OPPO teases a new audio product, could be Breeno smart speaker

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Apr 6, 2020

HMD Global was expected to launch its first 5G phone has Nokia 8.2 5G. However, the handset was made official as Nokia 8.3 5G keeping its name in line with other Nokia phones of this year such as Nokia 5.3 and Nokia 1.3. The Finnish firm is reportedly working on a flagship phone. It is expected to replace 2019’s Nokia 9 PureView. Previous reports have claimed that it could be launching as Nokia 9.2 PureView, but newer leaks have revealed that it could be named as Nokia 9.3 PureView. A fresh report on Nokia Power User has claimed that Nokia’s SD865 flagship phone will be arriving in the latter half of the year.

In January, it was reported that the Nokia 9.3 could be debuting by the end of first half of the year. However, new information reveals that its arrival has been once again delayed. It is now expected to break cover in mid to late second half of 2020. The report states that it is due to the COVID-19 outbreak that the Nokia 9.3’s arrival has been pushed back. The report has no fresh details on the specs of the Nokia 9.3 PureView.

Editor’s Pick: Nokia 9.2 PureView Concept Design envisions a Under-Display camera & more!

Many leading brands like Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, Honor and Xiaomi are working on under-display camera technology. It is speculated that first ones featuring the new camera tech may debut this year. It is speculated that the Nokia 9.3 PureView could be one of the first phones to feature the in-screen camera technology.

The Finnish firm had partnered with Light technology for the penta-lens setup of the Nokia 9 PureView phone. It is speculated that the company may this time work with Toshiba to bring enhanced photography experience on the Nokia 9 PureView.

Some rumors surrounding the Nokia 9.3 PureView have claimed that it could be arriving with a curved bezel-less screen. The device could be sporting a 32-megapixel or 48-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset could be coming with wireless charging support but may lack a 3.5mm audio jack.

Alleged Honor 30 Pro likely with Kirin 990 spotted on Geekbench

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Apr 6, 2020

Honor recently unveiled the Honor 30S smartphone in China. It debuted as the first ever smartphone powered by the Kirin 820 5G chipset. On Thursday, the Chinese firm will be announcing the Honor Play 4T series. Next week, it will be unleashing the Honor 30 and Honor 30 Pro flagship phones on April 15. A Geekbench listing of an Honor phone with model number EBG-AN00 was spotted over the weekend. It seems to be benchmarks listing of the upcoming Honor 30 Pro smartphone.

The EBG-AN00 Geekbench listing reveals that it is powered by HiSilicon Kirin processor that has a base frequency of 1.95GHz. The Kirin 990 5G chipset that powers the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G phone from last year and recently unveiled Huawei P40 series has a base frequency of 1.95GHz. Hence, the EBN-AN00 i.e. alleged Honor 30 Pro is driven by Kirin 990 5G.

The listing further reveals that the SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM. The phone is loaded with Android 10 OS. Like the recent Huawei and Honor phones, the EBG-AN00 phone is unlikely to arrive with support for Google Mobile Services (GMS).

Editor’s Pick: Chip Battle: Huawei’s Kirin 820 5G vs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G

The EBG-AN00 / AN10 smartphone was spotted at the 3C certification database last month. The listing revealed that it is a 5G phone. Since the listing had a mentioning of a 40W fast charger, it appeared that it could be an upcoming flagship phone from Honor. The handset has also acquired Bluetooth SIG approval in the past. It is said “EBG” could be referring to it “Edinburgh” codename. The Honor 30 is said to have BHM-AN10 model number and its model name could be based on “Birmingham” codename.

Recently, the alleged Honor 30 Pro was spotted encased in a protective cover. Its leaked shots revealed it could be featuring a full-screen design display with curved edges. It also seemed to feature a punch-hole cutout for two front-facing cameras. Its quad camera setup is said to be equipped with a 64-megapixel main lens.

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Mysterious LG chocolate phone with SD765G to debut on May 15, claims report

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Apr 6, 2020

Last month, LG launched the LG V60 ThinQ 5G smartphone. The LG G9 ThinQ with Snapdragon 765G as a more affordable 5G phone was also speculated to debut soon. However, recent reports had revealed that LG has reportedly killed its G-lineup of smartphones. However, the company is said to be still planning to launch an upper mid-range 5G phone for the masses. A recent report revealed that will launch it as a new version of the yesteryear LG Chocolate series phone. On Saturday, Naver reported that the handset will go official on May 15 in South Korea.

According to the South Korean publication’s report, a mobile operator of the country revealed that the so-called LG Chocolate will be arriving with a sophisticated design along with a new chip. The final name of the product is not known yet. Since the company is said to have axed its G-series, the handset is unlikely to be called LG G9 ThinQ.

The upcoming LG Chocolate phone is said to be equipped with a lightweight body that houses a 6.7-inch or 6.9-inch display. It is said to be driven by Qualcomm’s 7-series 5G chipset which is probably the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform.

Renders of the LG G9 ThinQ that has been reportedly cancelled

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The handset is expected to sport 48-megapixel quad camera setup on its back. The size of its battery could be 4,000mAh capacity. It is also likely to arrive with support for dual screen accessory. It is speculated that the handset could be priced under 1 million won (~$810). Some reports have claimed that it could be priced around 850,000 won (~$688).

LG is reportedly aiming the 5G Chocolate phone to target consumers who are looking for reasonable priced 5G smartphone. After launching the upper mid-range LG Chocolate 5G phone. The South Korean firm also plans to launch low-end and mid-range 5G phones in the home market.

Vivo V19 live shots reveal design in fully glory ahead of launch

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Apr 6, 2020

Vivo India had planned to launch the Vivo V19 smartphone in March. However, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, the company cancelled the unveiling of the Vivo V19. The company is yet to confirm on the new launch date for the smartphone. However, its arrival may not be far away since it was recently spotted on Google Play Console. Also, some live shots of the phone have appeared to reveal its front and rear design.

The new images give a closer look at the smartphone along with its retail box. It is not known whether it is a real handset or a dummy unit. However, it does manage to reveal its appearance in full glory.

The Vivo V19 has an elongated screen that features a dual punch-hole for its dual selfie camera setup. On its back, there is a rectangular camera module that houses four cameras in L-shape arrangement along with an LED flash. The right edge of the Vivo V19 has a volume rocker and a power key. Past reports have revealed that the V19 will be releasing in two color variants like Mystic Silver and Piano Black. The new images may belong to the Vivo V19 Mystic Silver edition.

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Vivo V19 specifications (Rumored)

The Vivo V19 has a 6.44-inch 1080p AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 712 chipset will be powering the phone with 8 Gb of RAM. It may house a 4,500mAh battery that will carry support for 33W rapid charging.

The Vivo V19 has a 32-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual selfie camera system. On its rear, there is a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup. It may come with Android 10 OS with FunTouch OS UI, 128 GB of native storage and a microSD card slot. The handset could be priced around Rs. 24,999 (~$328).

Honor Play 4T series key details like Kirin 810, 48MP triple cameras and 4,000mAh battery revealed

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Apr 6, 2020

On April 9, Honor will be announcing the Honor Play 4T series of budget-friendly smartphones in China. The lineup consists of two phones such as Honor Play 4T and Play 4T Pro. Both handsets have already appeared on TENAA with their entire specifications. Over the weekend, Honor shared key details of the Honor Play 4T series.

The Chinese firm revealed that the Honor Play 4T series has Kirin 810 chipset, 48-megapixel triple rear cameras and 4,000mAh battery. These specs belong to the Honor Play 4T Pro handset. Past reports have revealed that the Play 4T is driven by a less powerful processor that works at 2.0GHz. The Kirin 810 that fuels the Play 4T Pro ticks at 2.27GHz. Also, the Honor Play 4T has a dual camera setup and houses the same sized battery.

Editor’s Pick: Chip Battle: Huawei’s Kirin 820 5G vs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G

Honor Play 4T and Play 4T Pro specifications

The Honor Play 4T that has a model number of AKA-AL10 has a 6.39-inch IPS LCD punch-hole display. It offers HD+ resolution. It is expected to come in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM versions and storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB in China.

For photography, it has a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup on the back and a frontal shooter of 8-mgeapixel. The Android 10 OS runs on the device and it is backed a 4,000mAh battery. Green, black and gradient white are its color editions.

The Honor Play 4T Pro with model number AQM-AL10 has a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch that offers HD+ resolution. The Kirin 810 chipset powers the phone’s 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. It may sell in 128 GB and 256 GB storage versions.

The rear shell of the phone has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system and a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. Its 4,000mAh battery may support 22.5W fast charging. It has an under-display fingerprint sensor.

BIS reveals Realme TV will have a 43-inch panel

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Apr 5, 2020

Realme launched its first smartband exactly a month ago. The manufacturer is also working on its first smartwatch and first smart TV. While we already know what the watch looks like thanks to a tease by the CEO, Madhav Sheth, we have very little info on the TV. Thankfully, a BIS listing has revealed its screen size.

The image below which is from the Burea of Indian Standards (BIS) reveals the smart TV will launch as the “realme TV 43”. From the name, one can deduce the TV will have a 43-inch screen. The image also reveals the model number for the TV is JSC55LSQL.

We do not know if this is the only size Realme plans to launch first or if there will be other sizes too. Nevertheless, we expect more details to surface in the coming weeks since the TV is scheduled to launch this quarter.

In the past year, more phone manufacturers have entered into the smart TV industry. Huawei, Honor, and OnePlus all announced their first smart TVs last year and should follow it up with new models this year. Motorola and Nokia also partnered with the Indian e-commerce store, Flipkart, to also launch smart TVs last year.

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How to Unlock Bootloader of Realme 3 Pro and Realme 5 Pro using Realme UI

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 5, 2020

Realme is fiercely launching new devices to compete against the ever-increasing competition from the other OEMs, especially Redmi. Oppo’s subbrand is performing really in terms of sales and software support. The company is constantly rolling to upgrades to all the devices from entry-level to flagship-level. All the devices like Realme X2, Realme 5, Realme XT, Realme C3, Realme X, and various other smartphones have received Realme UI inspired by the stock Android design.

Must See: Realme 5 Pro vs Realme X2 vs Realme XT: Specs Comparison

Realme 3 Pro and Realme 5 Pro received the Realme UI update last month. The update disabled the usual process of unlocking bootloader, but Realme is to the rescue here as a new way is already available. We are today penning down a guide to unlock bootloader of Realme 3 Pro and Realme 5 Pro running Realme UI. Both the smartphones were launched with a difference of a few months last year. The Kernel Source code of both the devices based on Realme UI is already available for developers.

What is Bootloader Unlocking?

The smartphones usually come with a locked bootloader so that no one can manipulate the code and harm the unified experience of the OS. The bootloader code organizes what programs to run after boot. However, if you want to root any Android smartphone, the user first needs to unlock bootloader and then install custom recovery. There are several advantages of unlocking bootloader, but there’s also another side of the story. Let’s first see the merits of unlocking bootloader.

Merits of Unlocked Bootloader

Brings the ability to unlock the smartphone
Allows to install custom recovery
It enables to flash any custom MOD

Demerits of unlocked bootloader

Voids smartphone’s warranty

Note: Gizmochina.com is not responsible if any damage to your device or data occurs while following this guide. You are proceeding at your own will. Unlocking Bootloader or rooting the device will void the warranty. The device will not receive any official OTA update from the company.

Unlock Bootloader of Realme 3 Pro and Realme 5 Pro

It’s quite easy to unlock Bootloader, only you need to follow the steps carefully.

Note: Keep in mind that after unlocking bootloader Widevine L1 will be replaced by Widevine L3. Moreover, the camera won’t work properly with third-party firmware.

Prerequisites:

Download and Install ADB and Fastboot drivers on PC/MAC.
Download Xiaomi USB Drivers.
Download Unlock APK.
Ensure the phone’s battery is more than 60%
Backup important data on any external media
You will need a USB cable for connectivity.
Make sure to update your system to the latest one.

Steps to Realme 3 Pro and Realme 5 Pro bootloader unlocking

Install the Unlock Apk and tap on Start Applying button.
Read all the disclaimer in detail, select the checkbox, and submit the application.
Now, the application some time of up to 15 minutes for servers to evaluate your request and respond. If not, then wait for some more time.
If you request approved, then proceed with the following steps.
Tap on “Start the in-depth test” and your device will reboot. Now, the sting “fast boot_unlock_verify ok” will show on the display.
Extract the Fastboot tool in a folder on your PC or Macbook.
Use USB cable to connect your phone and PC.
Open CMD or Powershell in Fastboot Tool folder by pressing Shift + Right Click.
Type the following command to reboot the device into bootloader:
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adb reboot bootloader
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Now to unlock the bootloader of any of the device user the command:
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fastboot flashing unlock
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Now, press Volume Up key to select “Unlock The Bootloader”.
The device will erase all data and will reboot with an unlocked bootloader.

Now, the users are ready to install any custom Recovery or root Realme 5 Pro and Realme 3 Pro smartphone.

Realme 5 Pro and Realme 3 Pro specs

Realme launched both the smartphones last year featuring familiar specs with a difference of aa drop in ocean. The Realme 5 Pro hosts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset featuring an octa-core processor and Adreno 616 GPU. It houses a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone features a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. A 16-megapixel shooter is present on the front for selfies. The users will get a 4035 mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

Whereas, the Realme 3 Pro comes powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset coupled wan octa-core processor. It is available in three storage configurations of 64 GB + 4GB, 64GB + 6GB, 128GB + 6GB. There’s a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with the 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. However, the Realme 3 Pro camera features only a dual rear camera module with 16-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixels depth sensor. Surprisingly, you will get a 25-megapixel front for high-quality selfies and video calling. THe users will get a 4045 mAh battery with 20W fast charging.

We hope you have successfully unlocked Bootloader of Realme 5 Pro and Realme 3 Pro. If you get any problem, then do let us know via the comments below.

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iPhone 8 recovered from a river after two months still worked perfectly

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 5, 2020

Apple iPhones have long garnered a reputation for the fluid and secure software as well as their impressive camera. Apple added one feature that has come to be a vital one for the models and that is a water-resistant build. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models which were launched in 2016, were the first water-resistant iPhones released by Apple. Since then, we have heard amazing stories of how the waterproof build has come to the rescue in rather bizarre circumstances.

The latest of such stories is that of a British woman who accidentally dropped her phone in the Thames while feeding swans and after two months, she luckily stumbled on the phone in the river bed and it was still in prestine condition.

A woman who dropped her phone in the River Thames found it in the water two months later – and it still worked.

British Airways administrator Thayse Bussolo-Vieira, 29, was feeding the swans when her brand new iPhone 8 fell out of her pocket and into the river in early February. The loss was devastating as a result of the thousands of memorable photos inside the phone that she was yet to back up. According to the lady, she even contemplated jumping into the water but backtracked due to the inherent danger in doing so due to the high water level.

Luck smiled on Thayse two months later when she and her fiance were out on their daily permitted walk. They had walked to the spot in Staines-upon-Thames and were surprised to see the phone lying on the riverbed.

We recall a similar story of Erica Bennett who had dropped her iPhone in the Edisto River while she was out with family back in June 2018. The phone had spent 15 months inside the river before it was discovered by a YouTube star who was diving for treasures. Apart from “black erosion” hat had covered the body, the phone still worked perfectly after plugging it in a power source.

Thanks to the waterproof build, newer iPhone owners have nothing to worry about when it comes to water.

iQOO Neo 3 will have a 120Hz LCD display

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Apr 5, 2020

The iQOO Neo 3 is an upcoming flagship phone that is expected to take on the Redmi K30 Pro. The latter is currently the most affordable Snapdragon 865 phone you can purchase but iQOO wants to challenge it for the crown with its Neo 3 which is expected later this month. Ahead of the launch of the phone, some of its key specs have leaked.

According to Digital Chat Station, a popular Chinese blogger and leaker, the iQOO Neo 3 will have a 6.6-inch FHD+ display. However, unlike its predecessors which have an AMOLED display, the iQOO Neo 3 will come with an LCD panel. He adds that the panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and has a punch hole.

The Redmi K30 Pro, in order to keep its low price tag, has a 60Hz AMOLED display. However, a high-refresh-rate is a feature that more buyers want in their phones, which explains why iQOO is going with a 120Hz panel. However, with it being an LCD panel they can keep the cost of production low.

Another key info revealed is the camera specs. The leaker revealed the phone will have a 48MP camera. This is definitely the primary rear camera, although we do not know if it is the same sensor as the one used in the iQOO 3 5G.

The iQOO Neo 3 will have a Snapdragon 865 processor which means it should have a 5G modem paired with it. Nevertheless, we won’t be surprised if there is a 4G version just as the iQOO 3 has a 4G version. This 4G version should even have a cheaper price tag.

What do you think about the iQOO Neo 3’s 120Hz LCD display? Let us know in the comment box below.

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Realme 6 vs Realme 6i vs Realme 6 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 5, 2020

The latest lineup of affordable mid-range smartphones released by Realme is composed of three devices: Realme 6, Realme 6i and Realme 6 Pro. They cover three price segments, but all of them can be considered mid-rangers. Which phone should you go for? Depending on the kind of user you are, the answer to this question is different. There is no doubt about the fact that Realme 6 Pro is overall the most advanced one, followed by Realme 6. But not under every aspect. In this comparison, we will highlight for you the differences between the specifications of Realme 6, 6i and 6 Pro.

Realme 6 vs Realme 6i vs Realme 6 Pro

	Realme 6	Realme 6i	Realme 6 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm, 191 grams	164.4 x 75.4 x 9 mm, 199 grams	163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 399 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Helio G90T, octa-core 2.05 GHz	Mediatek Helio G80, octa-core 2.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 10, Realme UI	Android 10, Realme UI	Android 10, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.3 and f/2.4 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.1 and f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4300 mAh, fast charging 30W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W	4300 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant	Dual SIM slot, splash resistant

Design

At first glance, the vanilla Realme 6 has the most elegant design because it is more minimalistic. While the 6i comes with a notch and 6 Pro has a dual punch-hole, the vanilla version has just a single punch hole in the display. But the 6 Pro wins the design comparison because it is the only with a glass back and its rear side is way more attractive than Realme 6. The silver medal obviously goes to the vanilla version. But each of these phones has a good build quality and protection against water (they are splash resistant).

Display

The displays of Realme 6 and 6 Pro offer exactly the same specifications with the exception of the diagonal: the Pro variant has a slightly wider 6.6-inch screen (but it comes with a dual punch hole instead of a single one). In both cases, you get a Full HD+ resolution, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a 120 Hz touch-sampling rate, as well as a high 480 nits brightness. The 6i is inferior with its 6.5-inch display sporting a lower HD+ resolution and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. So if you need a very nice display, either go for the IPS panel of the Realme 6 or the 6 Pro without thinking twice.

Specs & Software

Despite it is mounted on a more affordable version, the Helio G90T found on the vanilla Realme 6 has actually better CPU and GPU performance than the Snapdragon 720G found on the 6 Pro. A lot of people prefer Qualcomm’s chipsets due to MediaTek’s past, but that is the truth. On the other hand, the Snapdragon 720G has a way lower energy consumption than Helio G90T as it is built with a 7 nm production process. The memory configurations in which the two handsets are offered are the same. Realme 6i is powered by an Helio G80 chipset which is inferior to both Helio G90T and Snapdragon 720G, but it is still a very nice SoC with high GPU capabilities. With the whole trio, you get Android 10 out of the box, customized by Realme UI.

Camera

Realme 6 Pro has the most advanced cameras and despite it is not a high-end camera phone, it includes a telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom. It even comes with an ultrawide dual front camera. Its camera potentialities are superior to Realme’s mid-rangers released during the last year, including the Realme X2. Currently, the only better camera phones from Realme are the X2 Pro and the X50 Pro 5G. The silver medal goes to the vanilla Realme 6 coming with a quad rear camera, but it lacks a telephoto sensor and an ultrawide front camera.

Battery

Realme 6i is able to offer the longest battery life thanks to a huge 5000 mAh battery and a display packing a lower resolution and a standard refresh rate. Right after, there is 6 Pro which achieves a better result thanks to its efficient Snapdragon 720G chipset.

Price

Realme 6 and 6i are available globally with price tags starting from €199 and €229, while 6 Pro is still an Indian exclusive with a price starting from Rs. 16,999 in the peninsula. At the end of the day, the 6 Pro wins the comparison. But if you do not care a lot about cameras, maybe Realme 6 is enough for you. The 6i boasts the longest battery life, but the other specs are inferior to both 6 and 6 Pro.

Read More: Realme 6i becomes the World’s First Helio G80 Smartphone, Launched in Myanmar

Realme 6 vs Realme 6i vs Realme 6 Pro: PROs and CONS

Realme 6i

PROs

Biggest battery
More affordable

CONS

Inferior cameras, hardware, and display

Realme 6

PROs

Great design
Very good display
Most powerful chipset
Still good price

CONS

Nothing particular

Realme 6 Pro

PROs

Good display
Ultrawide front camera
Better rear cameras
Qualcomm SoC

CONS

Highest price

Xiaomi releases the RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition starting at 3299 yuan (~$464)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 5, 2020

Xiaomi has officially released the RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition in China. The version was first announced around October 2019 and is touted to offer powerful hardware at affordable pricing. It is now available for pre-order on Jingdong with sales set to commence on April 9.

The RedmiBook 14 was initially launched in May featuring Intel Core processors. The Ryzen edition retains the 14-inch display that offers an 81.2 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The laptops equally come with support for Dolby DTS audio for an immersive experience.

The RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition comes in two variants in terms of processor, some models pack an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor while and others pack an AMD Ryzen 7 3700U processor. Both processor versions are bundled with 8GB/16GB RAM versions and 512GB storage.

Yesterday, the company has also revealed that it will come with support for a new feature on the device — support for the company’s new cross-brand file transfer feature. The feature was launched earlier this year in cooperation with Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo for transferring files between the devices from these brands. It can transfer files between laptops and smartphones without any file size limit and can transfer over 1000 images and HD videos in a blink of an eye.

As for the prices, the RedmiBook 14 AMD Ryzen 5 8GB+512GB storage version is listed for 3299 yuan ($464). The top-end AMD Ryzen 7 16GB +512GB version is priced at 3999 yuan ($563).

Haylou Solar Smart Watch arrives with a round dial and a 30-day battery life

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Apr 5, 2020

Haylou (pronounced as “Hello”) is one of the first companies under Xiaomi’s ecosystem. Established in 2015, the company was originally known for its audio products including TWS earbuds. However, it wasn’t really popular until it announced its very first “smartwatch” – the Haylou LS01 – which costs just ¥99 (~$14). The Chinese company is back with another smartwatch called the Haylou Solar and this too packs some really nice features matched with an affordable price tag.

The Haylou Solar has a round dial like a regular watch and Haylou says they have adopted a minimalist design that appeals to the younger generation. The screen is a 1.28 TFT color 240 x 240 display that is sharp and bright even under direct sunlight. It is surrounded by a metal frame and attached to it are 22mm silicone breathable straps that can be comfortably worn for long.

The Haylou Solar can track a total of 12 different physical activities:

Outdoor running
Walking
Mountain Climbing
Cycling
Elliptical training
Yoga
Treadmill running
Free training
Gymnastics
Basketball
Soccer
Rowing

The watch also has sleep tracking, a pedometer, a calorie counter, and a heart rate sensor for 24-hour heart rate monitoring. There is also a sedentary reminder, a stopwatch, a phone finder, support for music playback, weather alerts, breathing training, and support for app notification alerts.

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The Haylou Solar has a 30-day battery life (340mAh) but it drops by half if 24-hour heart rate monitoring is turned on. While it is called the Haylou Solar, it doesn’t charge via solar but has charging pins at the back. The watch also has an IP68 rating which means you can take it swimming or wear it in the shower.

The Haylou Solar connects via Bluetooth 5.0 and there is a dedicated app called the Haylou Fit for setting up the watch and for more detailed info on your physical activities. It works with both Android (Android 4.4+) and iOS (iOS 8.0+) devices. The watch is 264 millimeters long and weighs 54 grams.

Just like the LSO1, the Haylou Solar (LS05) is really affordable with its price tag of ¥149 (~$21). It has crossed its crowdfunding goal and will begin shipping May 18, 2020.

Chip Battle: Huawei’s Kirin 820 5G vs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G

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Apr 5, 2020

The Kirin 820 5G is the latest 5G mid-range processor. Announced last week and appearing first in the spanking new Honor 30S, this chipset is one of Huawei’s most powerful processor. For this edition of Chip Battle, we want to see how it measures up to another mid-range 5G chipset – the Snapdragon 765G.

CPU

The Kirin 820 5G is a 7nm chipset with a prime core (Cortex-A76) clocked at 2.36GHz and three performance cores (Cortex-A76) at 2.22GHz and four efficiency cores clocked at 1.84GHz.

For the Snapdragon 765G, we have a 7nm octa-core chipset too with a Kryo 475 Prime core (Cortex-A76) clocked at 2.4GHz, a Kryo 475 Gold core (Cortex-A76) clocked at 2.2GHz and six Kryo 475 Silver cores (Cortex-A55) clocked at 1.8GHz.

Just looking at the cores, one can see the Kirin 820 5G is the more powerful processor as it has four Cortex-A76 cores whereas the Snapdragon 765G has just two. However, for more practical evidence, below are benchmark results from Geekbench.

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As you can see, the Kirin 820 5G has significantly higher scores compared to the Snapdragon 765G (Redmi K30 5G).

Scores from AnTuTu are no different either as the Kirin 820 5G scored 130,080 points while the Snapdragon 765G scored 104,223 points.

GPU

The GPU of the Kirin 820 5G is a Mali-G57 with six cores while that of the Snapdragon 765G is the Adreno 620. According to the AnTuTu benchmark result above, the Mali-G57 is a more powerful GPU as it scored 116,516 points in the benchmark result as against the Adreno 620 which scored 92,536 points.

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In another AnTuTu test, the Kirin 820 5G scored 119,839 points (GPU) which is higher than the 93,977 points scored by the Snapdragon 765G-powered OPPO Reno3 Pro.

In the above benchmark result, the Honor 30S (Kirin 820 5G) doesn’t just floor the OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G (Snapdragon 765G) in CPU and GPU performance but also outshines it in the other areas too. Yes, we know the AnTuTu version numbers are not the same but even if they were, the Kirin 820 5G will still come out on top.

Others

In terms of connectivity, both processors support SA and NSA 5G networks. There is Bluetooth 5.0 on the Snapdragon 765G while the Kirin 820 5G has Bluetooth 5.1. With respect to GPS, the Kirin 820 5G doesn’t support NavIC, unlike the Snapdragon 765G which does.

Conclusion

The Kirin 820 5G is definitely one of the most powerful processors Huawei has ever made and no Qualcomm mid-range chipset can hold its own against it. However, we won’t be surprised if Qualcomm announces a new mid-range chipset later this year that surpasses the Kirin 820 5G. The San Diego-based semiconductor company is known for churning out new SoCs pretty frequently and it most likely already has one on the horizon.

OPPO A12e specs and images appear on official site; Appears to be rebranded OPPO A3s

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Apr 5, 2020

The OPPO A12e smartphone that is yet to get a formal announcement popped up on the official website of OPPO Vietnam. The listing is no longer accessible as it has been taken down. The listing revealed the key specs and images of the phone. it revealed that it could be a rebranded version of the OPPO A3s phone that went official in India last year.

OPPO A12e specifications

The appearance of the OPPO A12e on official site revealed that it has 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2mm and it weighs 168 grams. The phone is equipped with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD panel with a wide notch that houses a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The rear side of the device has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera system.

The older ColorOS 5.1 based Android 8.0 Oreo runs on the OPPO A12e. The Snapdragon 450 chipset drives the phone with 3 GB of RAM. It has a 64 GB internal storage and a microSD card slot. The 4,230mAh battery with 10W charging support powers the device.

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The device supports Music Party function through which the A12e can be paired with other’s phone to play music simultaneously. Face unlock is the only biometric recognition feature on the phone as it lacks support for fingerprint reader. The phone could be coming in Red and White color editions.

OPPO India had launched the OPPO A3s budget-friendly phone in India in July. The entire specs and images of the A3s are identical with Vietnam’s OPPO A12e. Hence, it appears that the country will be receiving the A12e as a rebranded as A3s.

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Infinix Note 7 and Note 7 Lite announced; Specifications, features and price

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Apr 5, 2020

Infinix has unveiled the Infinix Note 7 and Note 7 Lite smartphones. The Infinix Note 7 comes with a trendy round-shaped camera module that houses four cameras and it features a punch-hole display. The Note 7 Lite is also equipped with a display with punch-hole and its rear has four cameras packed inside a rectangular camera system. Both phones are blessed large-sized screens, 48-megapixel quad cameras and large-sized batteries.

Infinix Note 7 and Note 7 Lite specifications

The Infinix Note 7 houses a 6.95-inch IPS LCD Infinity-O screen that offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. It produces 20.5:9 aspect ratio, 580nits brightness and 91.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. The Helio G70 chipset is at the helm of the smartphone. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM.

On the other side, the Infinix Note 7 Lite has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD Infinity O- display that delivers 720 x 1600 pixels. The handset supports 20:9 aspect ratio and 90.5 percent screen space. The Helio P22 along with 4 GB of RAM powers the device.

The Note 7 and Note 7 Lite are both equipped with an internal storage of 128 GB. A microSD card slot is available onboard for additional storage. Both phones are backed by large-sized 5,000mAh batteries. However, only the Note 7 comes with support for 18W rapid charging. The Note 7 Lite supports 10W charging. The company claims that the handset can last for up to 4 days once charged.

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The Infinix Note 7 has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel and the Note 7 Lite has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The quad camera setup of the smartphone has a 48-megapixel with f/1.79 aperture, a 25mm 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a low light video camera. It is assisted by quad-LED unit. A similar 48-megaipxel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel + low light video lens quad camera system is available on the rear side of the Note 7 Lite.

The Android 10 coupled with XOS 6.0 UI runs on Infinix Note 7 and Note 7 Lite. There is support for gesture-based navigation on the Note 7 and it is equipped with stereo speakers. Both phones support DTS Audio processing. Both smartphones are equipped with side-mounted fingerprint sensors. The predecessor Note 6 had featured an X Pen stylus, but the successor model lacks support for it.

Infinix Note 7 and Note 7 Lite price and availability

While the entire specs of the Infinix Note 7 and Note 7 Lite are listed on the official site, there is no word on their pricing and availability.

Vivo Y50 is almost official as key specs, renders and pricing appear

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Apr 5, 2020

The Vivo Y50 moniker was first confirmed through its appearance at IMEI database in the beginning of this year. Recently, the Vivo Y50 smartphone that has a model number of Vivo V1935 surfaced on Google Play Console recently, which suggested that it may go official soon. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared official renders and key specifications that appears to have been taken from some sort of official listing of the handset in Cambodia.

Vivo Y50 design

The Vivo Y50 renders show that it is equipped with a punch-hole display. The two color options of the smartphone are black and gradient violet. The rear side of the device has a fingerprint scanner and a rectangular camera module that houses four cameras and an LED flash.

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Vivo Y50 specifications

The Vivo Y50 has a 6.53-inch Ultra O screen that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Snapdragon 665 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device. The handset comes with 8 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB. The Google Play listing of the phone had revealed that it has a lower version of 6 GB of RAM.

The rear camera setup of the device has a 13-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel wide-angle shooter with a field-of-view of 120 degrees, a 2-megapixel portrait lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor with 4cm focal length. The smartphone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

Vivo Y50 price

On Vivo Cambodia’s Facebook page, the pricing of the Vivo Y50 phone is mentioned as $249. There is no word on the availability of the Vivo Y50. There is no word on the availability of the smartphone.