The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is one of the best camera smartphones you can purchase now. The phone currently sits at the second spot of DXOMark’s smartphone camera ranking just behind the OPPO Find X2 Pro.
Early this month, Xiaomi rolled out a camera update to the commercial version of the phone which is actually the camera software on the unit it sent to DXOMark for review. Now, it has been reported that more camera features will be coming to the phone’ next month. These features that number seven in total are currently available in beta.
Super Video Stabilization One of the features coming to the Mi 10 Pro (and Mi 10) is updated super video stabilization. According to the source of the info, this video stabilization will be available when recording at a higher resolution.
More Video Shooting Format The Xiaomi Mi 10 series will get new video shooting formats including a Hitchcock shooting mode and support for smooth zooming.
Pro Video Mode The said update will also bring a pro video recording mode that allows users to adjust parameters such as ISO, white balance, ISO, and shutter speed.
8K Video Recording Xiaomi already confirmed before the launch of the Mi 10 series that their new flagships will support 8K video recording. It appears the feature isn’t available right out of the box as this upcoming update is said to be bringing it to users.
Video Compression The Mi 10 series will get a new lossless video compression feature that allows you to record high-quality videos that are up to 50% smaller in size. This way, owners get more space on their devices for more videos.
Mi Clip The update will bring a new video tool called Mi Clip that automatically analyzes video clips and provides matching music for transitions. It also allows you to edit things like titles and subtitles to your videos. This should come in handy if you are planning on using your Mi 10 to shoot Vlogs.
Video Tag FunctionThe Mi 10 series will also get a video tag feature according to the source.
The Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition smartphones were made official earlier this week. As confirmed at the event, Redmi carried out the first sales of the K30 Pro duo today at 10 AM in China. The company confirmed through Weibo that the total sales of both phones exceeded 100 million Yuan in just 30 seconds.
Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition price
The Redmi K30 Pro is currently the cheapest Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered smartphone as it comes with a price tag of 2,999 Yuan (~$425) for 6 GB RAM (LPDDR4X) + 128 GB storage base variant. The other editions of the K30 Pro and the K30 Pro Zoom Edition phone feature LPDDR5 RAM. Both models ship with UFS 3.1 storage.
The Redmi K30 Pro comes in higher options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 3,399 Yuan (~$480) and 3,699 Yuan (~$525), respectively.
The camera-focused Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition comes in two choices such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Their respective price tags are 3,799 Yuan (~$538) and 3,999 Yuan (~$566). The phone has a top model with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage which is priced at 4,499 Yuan (~$637). The 12 GB RAM variant is not yet available for purchase. The K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition phones can be bought in four colors such as Space Gray, Moonlight White, Skye Blue and Purple.
In related news, an investigation of the MIUI camera app found in the latest beta of MIUI 11 revealed the existence of an Indian variant of the Redmi K30 Pro. It was also found that the phone could be heading to India as a POCO branded device. Hence, there is a possibility that the K30 Pro could be rebranded POCO F2 in India.
Xiaomi India had recently launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max smartphones in China. However, since these 4G phones are designed for overseas markets, they won’t be launching in China. It is speculated that the company will be launching a 5G-ready Redmi Note series smartphone in China in the near future. Today, a new handset with model number M2002J9E appeared on the database of 3C authority of China. It seems to be the first 5G-ready Redmi Note series phone from the company.
Last month, a well-known tipster from China had claimed that a forthcoming Redmi Note series phone will be arriving with a 22.5W fast charger. Today, the same phone has bagged certification from the 3c authority. The Xiaomi M2002J9E 5G phone appeared on 3C along with a charger that has a model number of MDY-11-EM. The charger supports a maximum charging rate of 22.5W.
Recently, the same tipster had claimed that Redmi is planning to discontinue the Redmi K30 4G. The probable reason behind it could be that the company wants to replace it with a cheaper 5G smartphone. The handset could be replaced by the new Redmi Note series smartphone. It is rumored to be priced between 1,000 Yuan (~$141) and 1,500 Yuan (~$212). Hence, it could be arriving as the cheapest 5G-ready smartphone in China. It could be driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G SoC.
There is no word on the other specifications of the rumored Redmi Note 5G phone for China. The handset is expected to soon surface on TENAA with its entire specifications. It could be made official in April.
In related news, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 9 Pro phone with a slightly different moniker of Redmi Note 9S moniker in Malaysia. The handset is fitted with a full HD+ 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a punch-hole for its 16-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear is fitted with a square-shaped module that includes a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is powered by Snapdragon 720G, 6 GB of RAM and a, 5020mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.
Originally slated to take place during a pre-MWC event on February 23, the Mi 10 series launch event was postponed due to GSMA’s decision to cancel this year’s MWC amid the coronavirus pandemic. Much to the relief of Xiaomi’s loyal fanbase, the Chinese phone maker will unveil Mi 10 series in an online event on Friday, Mar. 27.
Those who aren’t willing to wait until the phone hits the store shelves can pre-order the Xiaomi Mi 10 Global Version from Giztop, one of China’s most popular e-tailers. The black-tinted Xiaomi Mi 10 Global Version is estimated to be delivered to the buyers at the beginning of April this year.
Carrying a reasonable $699 price tag, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Global Version will ship with 8GB of RAM and offer 128GB of internal storage space, which is enough for storing all types of multimedia content including music, videos, pictures, etc. The device sports a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED punch-hole display that offers an impressive refresh rate of 90Hz.
Moreover, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Global Version is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 5G processor and packs a competent Adreno 650 GPU for a seamless overall experience. On the photography front, the handset features a quad-camera setup with a 108MP, 13MP, 2MP, and a 2MP camera at the back. Upfront, there’s a 20MP selfie camera.
The dual-SIM smartphone runs MIUI 11 based on the latest Android 10 OS, bringing full-screen gesture support. Aside from that, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Global Version draws its juices from a robust 4780mAh battery that supports fast 30W wired and 30W wireless charging.
Furthermore, it supports multi-functional NFC, HPUE, an IR blaster, 4×4 MIMO and dual-frequency GPS. You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi 10 Global Version and place your pre-order through Giztop without wasting time.
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Earlier this week, Redmi unveiled the K30 Pro along with the K30 Pro Zoom Edition smartphones for consumers in China. Both handsets went immediately up for pre-order following their announcements, and are now available for purchase through Giztop.
Touted as one of China’s most popular e-tailers, Giztop is offering the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, as well as the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM variants at unbeatable prices. Let’s dive straight into the details without wasting time.
Available in blue, gray, as well as an eye-catching white color option, the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variant can now be yours for $649. Those who fancy storing larger multimedia files such as music, videos, images, etc on their phones, can go for the other model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hefty 256GB of onboard storage space.
The slightly larger variant is available in four highly appealing color options including blue, gray, purple and white for $699 on Giztop. In other words, you need to shell out $50 more to get your hands on the larger Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition smartphone.
The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition is an irresistible smartphone that sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a fingerprint scanner embedded under the screen for added safety. Under the hood, the phone packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, coupled with an Adreno 650 GPU.
In the optics department, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition features a quad camera setup comprising a 64MP, 13MP, an 8MP and a 2MP camera at the back. The dual-SIM phone offers a 20M front pop-up camera for the selfie addicts.
Furthermore, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition runs MIUI 11 based on the latest Android 10 OS, while drawing its juices from a robust 4700mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. It adopts the MI-FC technology to fully charge the device in about 60 minutes.
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Samsung launched the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 phones in December 2019. Soon after they went official, the rumor mill started speculating on the existence of their 5G versions. Recently, the Galaxy A71 5G was spotted at China’s TENAA authority with full specifications. Popular tipster Evan Blass shared leaked press renders of the Galaxy A51 5G phone.
The new render of the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G shows that its appearance is identical with its 4G version. The phone is fitted with an Infinity-O screen. The backside of the device features a rectangle camera module with four cameras arranged in L-shaped design. The right side of the device has a volume rocker and a power key.
Recent reports have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G will be arriving with a model number of SM-A5160. The handset is expected to arrive in some 5G-ready markets like South Korea and China. There is no official confirmation yet from the company on the existence of the device. The handset had recently appeared on Geekbench through which it was revealed that it will be fueled by Exynos 980 chipset and 6 GB of RAM.
The Galaxy A51 has a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution. It is fueled by the Exynos 9611 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. The phone ships with up to 128 GB of native storage. It offers with a microSD card slot for additional storage.
The rear side of the phone features a quad cameras setup. It comprises of a 48-megapixel main shooter, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. Up front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. It features an in-screen fingerprint reader.
In February, OPPO had launched a phone named Reno3 Vitality Edition in China. The Snapdragon 765 powered device was also dubbed as Reno3 Youth. Well-known Ishan Agarwal teamed up with Pricebaba recently revealed that it could be coming to international markets as Find X2 Lite. The same sources have now revealed that the Chinese firm will be launching a new phone called OPPO Find X2 Neo. This handset is said to be international version of the Reno3 Pro 5G phone that was announced in December 2019 in China.
OPPO Find X2 Neo render
The leaked render of the Find X2 Neo shows that its appearance is identical with China’s Reno3 Pro 5G smartphone. The only major difference is the gradient blue paint job, which isn’t available in China. Hence, it appears that the global version of the smartphone could be available in this exclusive color.
The display of the phone curves towards the edges and its top and bottom bezels are slim. There is a small round-shaped cutout for the front-facing camera on the screen. The AMOLED screen is integrated with a fingerprint reader. The rear side of the device has a vertical quad camera system coupled with a dual LED flash unit. The ‘Ultra Steady’ text imprinted alongside the rear cameras highlights the phone’s ability to capture videos with the company’s video stabilization technology. The new leak has no information on the specification of the Find X2 Neo. However, it is likely to be packed with identical specs as China’s Reno3 Pro 5G.
OPPO Find X2 Neo specifications (Rumored)
The Find X2 Neo could be coming with 90Hz 6.5-inch OLED screen that offers full HD resolution. The Snapdragon 765G could be powering the phone with up 12 GB of RAM. It may offer users with up to 256 GB of storage. The ColorOS 7 based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the device.
The Find X2 Neo could be coming with a front camera of 32-mgeapixel. The rear shell of the device could be fitted with a 48-megapixel quad camera system. It could be housing a 4,025mAh battery that support VOOC 4.0 30W rapid charging.
The latest Apple Watch 5 series was released in two models, while one had a titanium body, the second version had a premium ceramic body. However, there are reports that Apple is planning to put an innovative feature in the mix. The company is said to be planning to equip future Watch series with a case, partly made of plastic and ceramic fibres.
The US company is making efforts to expand the Apple Watch user base in an effort to develop a watch that is cheaper to produce, a new Apple patent has revealed. The patent application proposes the use of ceramic fibre braids to produce a case that is strong enough to protect a watch but at a lower cost.
The patent filed at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the patent number – 20200096948 is entitled “Ceramic Weaving of Case for Low-Cost, Structured, Penetrating Antennas”. According to Apple, certain materials can provide the desired level of performance in terms of certain characteristics. For example, metal casings can be sturdy but have varying degrees of electromagnetic shielding. Plastic enclosures can be electromagnetically transparent but have lower strength, toughness and abrasion resistance. Ceramic materials can be stronger than plastic, but moulding and processing costs can be higher.
Ceramic fibre is a lightweight insulating product. It has a low thermal mass which means that it does not retain heat, low thermal conductivity and is an extremely effective insulation material. The material may likely be used as a cheap priced version but we don’t see Apple entirely ditching the titanium or Ceramic material for this one. It may likely not be used on the next-gen Watch series. After all, not all Apple patents eventually find their way to its product.
2020 seems to be the year of top-end flagships. Unlike last year, both Samsung and Huawei released three variants in their latest flagship line-ups, and the third variant is a top-tier flagship without compromises. We are referring to Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Huawei P40 Pro+ which offer much more than the usual Pro and Plus versions. Oppo decided to launch a new flagship from its most advanced series: the Oppo Find X2 Pro, which comes with maxed out specifications as well. Currently, I consider these three devices as the best smartphones actually available in terms of specs sheet. But which one is the very best on the paper? This comparison will help you find out.
Huawei P40 Pro+ vs Oppo Find X2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Oppo Find X2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Huawei P40 Pro+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
165.2 x 74.4 x 8.8 mm, 200/208 g
166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm, 222 g
158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm, 226 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3168p (Quad HD+), AMOLED
6.9 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dual SIM slot, fast reverse wireless charging 27W, 5G, eSIM
Design
The huge camera modules found on Huawei P40 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra do not make them the most elegant smartphones out there. Oppo did a definitely better job with the design. The Oppo Find X2 Pro comes in two amazing color variants made of different materials: Vegan Leather Orange and Ceramic Black. The leather variant is unique and impressive, with an amazing touch & feel. Huawei P40 Pro+ has a ceramic body as well, while Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is made of glass and aluminum like most of the flagships. All these phones are waterproof with the IP68 certification.
Display
On the paper, Oppo Find X2 Pro looks the most awesome device in terms of display quality. It has a high Quad HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 240 Hz touch-sampling rate, as well as the support to HDR10 and complete DCI-P3 gamut. The Find X2 Pro is a device with a 10-bit screen that can display one billion colors; simply amazing. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a 120 Hz display as well, but it only supports the high refresh rate with the Full HD resolution. The display is not the strongest point of the Huawei P40 Pro+ which comes with a lower resolution and just a 90 Hz refresh rate.
Hardware/Software
If we consider the variant sold in the U.S. with Snapdragon 865, in its most expensive configuration, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra packs the most powerful hardware with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. With just 8 GB of RAM and an inferior Kirin 990 chipset, Huawei P40 Pro+ loses the battle, while Oppo Find X2 Pro sits in the middle. But the European version of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is fueled by a different and inferior chipset: the Exynos 990 is not only less performing than the Snapdragon 865, but it does not even support mmWave 5G technology. It supports 5G connectivity, but only in sub-6 GHz frequencies. With all of these handsets, you get Android 10 out of the box, but Huawei P40 Pro+ does not have Google services and apps.
Camera
Huawei P40 Pro+ has just been announced and we still had no chance to test its camera department, but on the paper, it looks the most convincing one. Huawei P40 Pro+ is the first phone with a 10x optical zoom and it has an amazing 50 MP main sensor with omnidirectional PDAF. It even comes with triple OIS and an awesome 40 MP ultrawide lens. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra might be right below the Huawei P40 Pro+ with its impressive 108 MP main camera supported by a 48 MP periscope lens. While Huawei P40 Pro+ might provide a better photo quality, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra may be a lot better than Huawei P40 Pro+ when it comes to video recording due to its advanced stabilization technology and 8K support. But do not underestimate Oppo Find X2 Pro which currently leads DxOMark’s ranking of the best camera phones (S20 Ultra and P40 Pro+ are still not in the ranking).
Battery
With its mammoth 5000 mAh battery, there is no doubt about the fact that Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will provide a way longer battery life than its two rivals. Right after, there should be Huawei P40 Pro+ with a 4200 mAh battery. The Huawei P40 Pro+ also comes with the fastest wireless charging and reverse wireless charging technologies ever. Oppo Find X2 Pro does not support wireless charging, but it has the fastest wired charging technology bringing the battery from 0 to 100 percent in just 38 minutes.
Price
Huawei P40 Pro+ will carry a price of €1399/$1543 globally, Oppo Find X2 Pro will cost €1200/$1324, and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra starts from €1379/$1399. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison, even though we think a lot of people would go for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra if we do not consider the prices, due to its bigger battery, amazing cameras, and more. Oppo Find X2 Pro has a more affordable price, a better design and an amazing display, as well as the fastest charging technology. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra offers a bigger battery and impressive cameras, as well as the best hardware in the Snapdragon 865 variant. Huawei P40 Pro+ comes with the most convincing cameras (but we are yet to establish if they are really superior cameras) and the best wireless charging technologies. Which one would you pick?
Huawei has hinted that it will halt its medical aid to Europe after a statement by the EU’s Foreign Chief Josep Borrell that a ‘politics of generosity’ is being played out. Borrel also claimed that Huawei’s donations suggest that there is a ‘global battle of narratives’ at play.
Borrel had written a blog post which we feel is ill-times, where he stated that “Following the EU’s donation of medical equipment to China earlier in the year, “China has brought down local new infections to single figures – and it is now sending equipment and doctors to Europe.” He also claimed that China’s generosity is an aggressive drive to push the message that it is a responsible and reliable partner, unlike the US. He also claimed Beijing had even made attempts to discredit the EU as well.
In this light, a Huawei official said to be familiar with the matter reportedly disclosed to EURACTIV that the company will scale down its donation of masks to countries in Europe to avoid getting entangled in the US/China power play. However, the company says it “remains open” to discussions with health authorities in Europe who are in “dire need” of additional equipment. The official also insisted that donations were never meant to have been a PR campaign.
The coronavirus pandemic began in China but it quickly spread like wildfire, overwhelming nations that were hitherto regarded as world powers such as Italy, Spain, France and even the US. While conspiracy theories are being forwarded as regards China’s intentions, we cannot simply brush aside the magnanimity of several top Chinese companies like Alibaba, Huawei, Xiaomi and others. The aids from these Chinese companies as well as the government of China have gone a long way to help countries contain the scourge and earned them accolades. Recently, China had responded to an appealed for assistance by Serbia and shipped equipment to the country. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is reported to have told China’s ambassador to Serbia that without China, Europe could “hardly defend itself.”
Huawei has also donated millions of masks to several EU member states, including Italy, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Holland, and Spain, to aid local efforts at fighting the disease. The Chinese government recently donated millions of masks and medical equipment to the Czech Republic this week. In response to the gesture, the Czech Interior Minister Jan Hamacek had claimed that China is “the only country capable of supplying Europe with such amounts.” These statements will no doubt make Washington and even the EU commission uncomfortable as it portrays China in a different light from the one the US wants countries to view Beijing.
As the March 31 launch date for the Vivo S6 5G draws closer, more details of the device continue to emerge. Today, Vivo shared an official promotion video for the S6 5G on Weibo. The video has confirmed the front design of which the main highlight is a waterdrop notch design.
The video clip equally confirms the device will be available in two colour options and will pack a 3.5mm audio jack located at the top edge.
Vivo had earlier shared a picture which showed the rear design. To recall, the device is shown to pack a quad-camera setup housing a 48MP main shooter. The other sensors include an 8MP and two 2MP sensors. There will also be a 32MP selfie camera.
As for the specification, the Vivo S6 5G will feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. The display will also have an under-screen fingerprint sensor onboard. It will come in 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM as well as 128GB and 256GB storage versions. GeekBench also revealed the device will pack an Exynos 980 chipset. In addition, the S6 5G will pack a 4,390 mAh battery with a USB-C charging port. It is also touted to come with an ultra-lightweight build.
Huawei has announced a bunch of official cases and wireless chargers for the new P40 series. The cases come in different colors and are made from different materials and also serve different purposes while the wireless chargers are for the Huawei P40 Pro and the Huawei P40 Pro+.
Huawei P40 series Silicone Case and Monogram Case
The silicone case is available for the P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro+. The cases provide four corner protection and their insides are lined with microfiber. There are six different colors to choose from including blue, beige, black, and orange.
There are also six different monogram cases available for the P40 series to make your phone stylish.
Huawei P40 Wireless Charging Case
Just like last year’s Huawei P30, the Huawei P40 also doesn’t support wireless charging but that doesn’t mean you can’t charge the device wirelessly. Huawei has made a wireless charging case for the non-pro model that allows you to charge it wirelessly.
The case comes in two colors with a dotted pattern on the back. With the case slapped on, the Huawei P40 supports 22.5W wireless Huawei SuperCharge. Huawei says the case has a TÜV Rheinland certification for safety.
Huawei P40 Pro Game Case
Huawei has made a special game case for the Huawei P40 Pro. The case not only provides protection for your phone but also has shoulder buttons on the right for your favorite shooting games.
The Game Case connects via Bluetooth. It has an on-off switch and comes in two colors. Do note that if you have the game case on, you cannot use wireless charging.
Huawei Snorkeling Case
The Huawei Snorkeling Case is available for all models in the P40 series and the Mate 30 Pro (excluding the Vegan Leather Edition). It allows you to shoot pictures underwater (up to 10 feet max. for 1 hour)
The case connects via Bluetooth to your device. It has a power button, a shutter button, and a zoom lever.
Huawei P40 Pro Glamorous Case
This case is included in the P40 Pro Special Edition Gift Box. The case is covered with Swarovski crystals that were individually carved and polished to give it a sophisticated look.
The box itself is handmade from brocade and lined inside with high-grade velvet. There is also a fragrant card included inside the box.
Huawei SuperCharge Wireless Charger Stand
The Huawei P40 and Huawei P40 Pro both support wireless charging, though only the latter supports 40W wireless charging.
The SuperCharge Wireless Charger Stand has a vertical design with a 60° tilt. You can decide to place your phone vertically on it or horizontally thanks to its dual coil design. There is a cooling fan at the bottom with very low noise. The charger is TÜV Rheinland-certified.
Huawei is yet to reveal the prices for these accessories. Once they do, we will update the post.
At the P40 launch event held today, Huawei announced a few other products. One of them is the Sound X wireless speaker. The speaker is jointedly developed by Huawei and Devialet and aims to revolutionize high-end acoustic technology with sonorous audio that leaves an enduring, life-altering impression on the listener.
The Sound X is the first high-end wireless speaker product from the Chinese telecommunications giant. Recall that the product was first announced in November 2019 during the Mate 30 launch. The Sound X is said to combine an awesome aesthetics with exquisite craftsmanship. The design is one of the recipients of the 2020 German iF Design Award as a result of its stunning appearance.
The smart speaker is designed to deliver seamless interaction with smart devices in the listener’s vicinity. Thus, if you gently tap your phone against the Sound X, it transmits audio to the speaker. The speaker also provides lossless, low-latency audio which can be further bolstered by a proprietary EMUI 10.1 multi-device control panel. This is Huawei’s equivalent of Apple’s AirPlay and is only available on the Huawei P40 since it is the only model running EMUI 10.1.
It also comes with the Huawei Share function. This saves users the hassle of waiting for a wireless or Bluetooth connection to establish. Instead, you can simply tap your phone’s NFC area against the Sound X, and the speaker will begin to play without delay. In addition, with Huawei Share, you can use the Sound X to answer calls by simply switching on the call mode with a tap of your hand.
The Sound X sound output is equally impressive, thanks to the input of Devialet, a global audio brand that enjoys a unique reputation for its premium High-Fidelity products. The company has garnered 76 awards and 160 technology patents, and cemented its position as a leader in acoustics, with inventive products that boast thunderous power and unparalleled performance within a limited-sized body. The product also comes with background noise suppression giving listeners a distortion-free sound even at maximum volume levels as well as low-pitched vibrations that can literally be felt in the listener’s bones.
The Huawei Sound X comes equipped with Devialet‘s patented signal-processing SAM® (Speaker Active Matching) technology, and iconic Push-Push symmetrical structure.
In terms of the exterior design, the main, glossy portion of the body is crafted from an advanced non-conductive vacuum electroplating process which allows for quality signal transmission and reception. The lower portion uses a seamless cover that further facilitates free, lossless transmission. The RGB tri-colour indicator light on the top surface seemingly blends the emitted light with its surroundings, for a kaleidoscopic display that is reminiscent of a glamorous music hall. The body is equally impact-resistant.
In addition, the speaker is equipped with dual subwoofers that deliver 60W of booming bass, while remaining compact and portable for every day, all-purpose use. The innovative, visible bass unit creates a lasting visual impression to pair with the resonance of the audio.
Huawei is yet to announce the pricing and availability details but promised to do that soon.
Apart from launching the Huawei P40 series, the company also announced EMUI 10.1 and unveiled two wearables. The first smartwatch named Huawei Watch GT 2 is the successor to the last year’s original Watch GT, while the second watch is a new product category altogether. This one called Huawei Watch GT 2e is a first of its kind by the company with sporty design and tailored features.
The Huawei Watch GT 2e comes only in one size and weighs 43g without the strap. The casing of the watch is made of metal + plastic and comes in Black Stainless Steel and Stainless Steel paint jobs. Further, the strap options for the watch include Black Fluoroelastomer, Red & Black TPU, Green & Black TPU, and White Fluoroelastomer Strap. Which means the watch can be rocked in Graphite Balck, Lava Red, Mint Green, and Icy White colours.
The wearable sports 1.39-inch AMOLED circular display with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. It supports touch and slide gestures as well as can be controlled using power and function buttons. Connectivity on the device includes a built-in GPS and Bluetooth 5.1 to connect with devices running Android 4.4+ or iOS 9.0+.
The watch supports a total of 100 fitness tracking mode including 15 professional workout modes and 85 customized workout modes. It also features a SpO2 sensor to monitor oxygen levels in the blood. The watch also comes with 4GB onboard storage to store music and includes a number of sensors like Accelerometer sensor gyroscope, geomagnetic, optical heart rate, ambient light, air pressure, capacitive for activity tracking.
Huawei Watch GT 2e Colours
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As for battery life, the company claims 14 days on a single charge via magnetic charging thimble port using the in-box proprietary charging cradle. Additionally, the watch is also water-resistance up to 5ATM and thus it can be worn while in shower and swimming.
Lastly, as for price, the Huawei Watch GT 2e will retail for €199 (~$219) starting April in Europe
Huawei announced three new devices at its online conference in Europe, including the compact Huawei P40. We have already covered the Huawei P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus in detail in our previous story here. So let’s take a closer look at what the standard P40 model has to offer.
The Huawei P40 comes with the exact same design as the P40 Pro. So you have a premium soft matte finish at the back in five color options: Silver Frost, Ice White, Blush Gold, Black, and Deep Sea Blue. The phone features just three camera sensors at the back but the rectangular camera housing remains the same size as the Pro and Plus variants. Since the phone comes with a smaller display and battery, it is lightweight and compact. The phone weighs just 175 grams which is pretty light and measures just 8.5mm in thickness. In comparison, the P40 Pro weighs 209 grams and is nearly 9mm thick.
Huawei has cut down on premium features on the standard P40 to keep the pricing low. So instead of the “overflow” curved display, you get a flat 6.1-inch FHD+ 2340 x 1080 Pixels OLED display on the front with dual punch-hole cameras on the top left corner. The phone is not as water-resistant as the IP68 certified Pro and Plus models, but the IP53 rating ensures it can withstand a few splashes.
huawei p40 Silver Frost
Huawei P40 Specs
Under the hood, the Huawei P40 comes with the Kirin 990 5G processor with support for SA/NSA 5G standards. You have 8GB of RAM onboard with 128GB of storage. The phone comes in dual SIM and single SIM variants. Note that the single SIM model also accepts an additional eSIM. As for the battery, you get a 3800mAh capacity one inside with 22.5W SuperCharge charging technology. The standard P40 model does not support Wireless Charging.
Interestingly, the new Huawei P40 models support NaVIC in addition to GPS, AGPS, Glonass, and BeiDou. You also get support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. It runs on EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 OS with HMS (unfortunately no GMS).
Coming to the cameras, the Huawei P40 comes with a pretty strong triple camera setup. It consists of a 50MP f/1.9 UltraVision camera along with a 16MP UltraWide Angle shooter and an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto shooter. The telephoto lens supports 3x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom, and 30x digital zoom. The phone gets OIS and AIS for image stabilization and can shoot 4K 60fps videos.
There’s a 32MP selfie shooter upfront with an IR depth sensor for bokeh. Like the Pro models, the standard P40 also supports 4K 60fps video recording but it doesn’t have autofocus.
Huawei P40 Pricing & Availability
The Huawei P40 starts at €799 ($880) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB model and goes on sale on the same day as the P40 Pro: April 7.
At the Huawei P40 series launch event, the company also took wraps off Huawei Watch GT 2, the successor to the last year’s Huawei Watch GT as well as EMUI 10.1 and another smartwatch called Huawei Watch GT 2e with sporty looks. But here in this post, let us take a closer look at what the new Huawei Watch GT 2 brings to the table.
Huawei Watch GT 2 Design
The Huawei Watch GT 2 is a spiritual successor to the original Huawei Watch GT launched in 2019. This smartwatch comes in two sizes – 42mm and 46mm as well as weighs 29g and 41g without the strap respectively. The watch case is made of metal + plastic and comes in Black Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold Stainless Steel (42mm), and Titanium Grey Stainless Steel colors respectively.
As for straps, the 42mm version gets Khaki Leather, Cyan Fluoroelastomer, Rose Gold Milanese, and Black Fluoroelastomer options. On the other hand, the 46mm variant can be either paired with Titanium Grey Metal, Orange Fluoroelastomer, Brown Leather or Black Fluoroelastomer strap.
Talking about the screen, both variants feature a circular AMOLED display but with varying sizes and resolution. The smaller 42mm model comes fitted with a 1.2-inch panel with a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels, while the 46mm version sports a 1.39-inch panel with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. Although Huawei does not mention the capacity of the batteries present in each model, they are different as the smaller model is only rated for a maximum of 7 days, whereas the larger model will last 14 days as per the company.
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As far as common features between the two are concerned, both come with Huawei’s own Kirin A1 wearable chip, fifteen professional sports modes, 85 custom workout modes, Bluetooth calling, in-device Music, notification support, sleep monitor, stress monitor, menstrual cycle management, built-in GPS, Bluetooth 5.1, power button, function button, water-resistance up to 5ATM, magnetic charging thimble port for charging, and loads of sensors including accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, optical heart rate, ambient light, air pressure, and capacitive.
Last but not least, the Huawei Watch GT 2 is priced at €229 (~$252) and €249 (~$274) for the 42mm and 46mm respectively.
Electric vehicles are the future and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi obviously has realised that. The brand’s partner Ninebot launched two new models months back. A second Xiaomi ecological chain company 70mai has launched its own e-scooter. The 70mai A1 and A1 Pro Smart Electric Scooters were announced at an unveiling event earlier today. The e-bikes were manufactured by 70mai which is known for its wide range of car accessories such as dashboard camera, smart rearview mirrors, and several others.
The 70mai e-scooters appear as the only electric bikes that are equipped with XiaoAI smart voice assistant. It equally comes with an impressive 70km range and affordable price starting at 2999 yuan ($423).
The 70mai A1 and A1 Pro Smart Electric scooters both have a similar design but the battery size and features onboard differentiate the two models. The design is said to have won the German iF Design Award 2020. It is extremely lightweight, weighing just 55kg and with a top speed of less than 25km/h which is in line with the new Chinese standard for e-bikes.
The 70mai e-bike features a unique design which isn’t too flashy, except for the attractive yellow and red colour versions. It uses a somewhat square-shaped LED headlight said to have a long illumination range. Just below the headlight is the company’s logo. Since the rear fender is low, the tail light is located just behind the seat increasing the visibility of the bike to rear traffic. The direction lights and hazard lights are integrated with the tail light.
The 70mai smart electric bike uses a one-piece seat cushion, which is very soft and comfortable. At the same time, the surface of the cushion is treated with waterproof and antifouling, so you don’t need to worry about it even if you park it outdoors in daily use.
The bike uses a pair of 14-inch vacuum tires, 4PR structure with the ground clearance of the chassis standing at 160mm. It presents with a disc brake system on the front while the rear is designed with a drum brake. The bike equally features motorcycle-level shock absorption system. The chassis itself is cast using cold-rolled steel pipe and Q195 carbon steel, which are integrated through die-casting to ensure safe and comfortable riding.
The most interesting part of the 70mai e-scooter is the 6.86-inch smart central control screen which features support for XiaoAI smart voice control. The display supports touch and voice commands. Apart from viewing traditional parameters such as cruising speed, battery power in real-time, the screen also has a built-in music and radio app to listen to music. There is also a built-in customized version of the MIJIA app that can control smart appliances at home. In addition, after it is connected to a mobile phone, the display also supports call reminders as well as navigation. With XiaoAI, voice commands can be used to operate the display while riding. At the front of the bike, is a high-definition camera that supports 1080P shooting and a 130 ° wide-angle. In other words, this smart electric vehicle also has a built-in driving recorder function. It has a built-in memory card, which can record 90 minutes of 1080P video. The camera also supports parking monitoring, which can also play a role in preventing theft to a certain extent.
In terms of anti-theft, the 70mai smart electric vehicle also has a convenient “Find my bike” function, which allows the bike to issue alerts and double flashes, and also for the camera to send images of the surrounding environment of the bike to the connected smartphone through the MIJIA app.
The 70 Mai smart electric vehicle is equipped with a brushless DC motor, which not only starts quickly but also is very smooth. In order to comply with the new national standard, the maximum speed of the vehicle is limited to 25km/h. In terms of battery life, 70 Mai smart electric vehicles use lithium batteries with support for fast charging. The battery can be fully charged in 7.5 hours. One of the differences between the A1 and A1 Pro is the range. While the Pro version has a range of 70km, and the A1’s range is 60km.
As for the pricing, the 70mai A1 smart electric car is on offer for 2999 yuan but after the crowdfunding exercise, the price will go up to 3699 yuan ($522). On the other hand, the A1 Pro goes for 3999 yuan ($565) on crowdfunding and 4699 yuan ($663) after the exercise. The crowdfunding is live on Xiaomi Youpin.
Along with the new Huawei P40 series comes a new version of EMUI. Called EMUI 10.1, the new version of Huawei’s custom Android Skin brings lots of new features and apps. Below are the new features Huawei has preloaded on its new phones.
Hey Celia AI Voice Assistant
Quite a number of the new features that EMUI 10.1 brings are its own version of apps and services that would usually be available for Huawei phones if they used Google Mobile Services. Celia is Huawei’s own AI voice assistant and the replacement for Google’s AI voice assistant.
The wake word for the assistant is “Hey Celia” and you can pretty much ask it questions, set alarms, identify objects, control smart home appliances, and do lots more.
Huawei MeeTime
Since no Google Mobile Services, it means no Google Duo. While there are third-party video calling apps, Huawei has announced its own and it is called MeeTime (FaceTime, anyone?).
The good thing is that MeeTime is not limited to Huawei devices only. It can also work on other devices. The video calling app brings 1080p video calls, low-light mode, and even screen sharing (this is not available on Duo or WhatsApp).
Huawei says you can also continue calls on its Huawei Vision smart screen (read TV) and its Sound X smart speaker.
Cross-Device Photo Gallery
Huawei is developing more ways for its products to communicate with one another and Cross-Device Photo Gallery is the latest way to do so. With this feature, owners can access the gallery of any of their devices on the one currently in use as long as all the devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Users will also be able to enter keywords to search for images such as flowers, cats, or cars to help with image search across devices.
New and Vibrant AOD
EMUI 10.1 brings an improved Always-on Display feature with 3D icons and low-power consumption.
Convenient Multi-Window
The new version of EMUI comes with new multi-window features. There is Edge Panel which is a drawer that contains shortcuts to apps and tools that can be accessed by swiping from the sides of the screen.
When in multi-window mode, users can drag and drop text and images from one window to another. EMUI 10.1 also allows you to respond to messages by presenting a floating window of the app rather than opening the app when you tap on the notification. This way, you do not need to leave the app currently in use just to reply to a notification.
Multi-Device Control Panel
This is a new feature that brings all connected devices to your fingertips. To access the multi-device control pane, you swipe up from the left or right bottom corner of the screen. A control panel that allows you to connect new devices or control already connected devices is then displayed on the screen.
Huawei Video, Huawei Music, and Huawei News
Huawei has partnered with several content partners for its music, news, and video content. Some of its partners include Universal Music, Napster, Warner Music Group for music; News UK, The Times, The Sun, and talkSPORT for news; Discovery, FilmBox, eOne, BBC News, Youku, Lionsgate, Universal, Paramount, and Sony, etc for video content.
After months of speculation and rumors, Huawei has unveiled one of the most anticipated smartphone lineups of 2020, the Huawei P40 series today. This year, the lineup has a special addition, the Huawei P40 Pro Plus. This is the company’s most powerful camera phone to date, upgrading its cutting edge RYYB camera technology and bringing a new generation of its periscope camera setup. The P40 Pro Plus gets exclusive features that sets it apart from the already powerful P40 Pro. Let’s take a deeper look at the two new models.
Huawei P40 Pro & Pro Plus Design
Both models feature the same design with a curved screen and rectangular camera housing at the back. The P40 Pro builds on the material and color scheme of its predecessor by offering a soft matte glass finish in five color options: Deepsea Blue, Silver Frost, Ice White, Black, and Blush Gold.
While the Huawei P40 Pro Plus uses the same form factor as the P40 Pro, it features a different texture and material. In fact, the P40 Pro Plus is one of the best-looking smartphones in the market right now. The phone features a premium ceramic body that comes in just two plain colors: Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. What makes this design special is the amount of processing that’s required to bring this design to reality.
Huawei reveals that the P40 Pro Plus’ body uses a nanotech technology to compress the ceramic powder and kiln it for five days at 1500 degrees. The resulting material has a refractive index similar to diamond and the strength of sapphire. So you don’t have to worry about scratches or fingerprints on the phone’s back.
The P40 Pro Plus brings a really powerful camera setup onboard, featuring five cameras (as opposed to P40 Pro’s quad-cameras), a first for Huawei’s P-series lineup. The five cameras are placed in a rectangular camera housing on the top left corner.
The Huawei P40 Pro Plus is also IP68 certified, just like the P40 Pro, so it is dust and water-resistant.
Huawei P40 Pro & Pro Plus Display
Huawei P40 Pro Plus comes with the exact same display as the P40 Pro model. The phone features a 6.58-inch 19.8:9 aspect ratio display with 2640 x 1200 resolution and 441 PPI. In case you are wondering, yes, the P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus come with a 90Hz screen refresh rate.
The company is calling it as an ‘overflow display’ that’s inspired by the surface tension of a cup filled with water up to the brim. So the display is curved on both the edges with really thin bezels (1.7mm side bezels).
There are two punch-hole cameras in its display and both the P40 Pro and Pro Plus models feature IR face unlock. So, there’s a 32MP AF camera and another IR camera for Face Unlock and depth sensing. This ensures that you can accurately unlock your device even when the lighting is dim. The IR sensor also helps add an Attention Aware feature and Smart Gestures. You can simply Swipe in the air to scroll and grab to capture the screen.
Note that the standard P40 also features a front IR depth sensor, it only comes with a regular AI face unlock.
Huawei has also upgraded the screen fingerprint sensor. So now all the three Huawei P40 models including the P40 Pro Plus features a 30% larger screen fingerprint sensor which is 30% faster as well.
Huawei P40 Pro Plus Cameras
The biggest difference between the P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus is in the camera department. The Huawei P40 Pro comes with a quad-camera setup while the P40 Pro Plus features a penta-camera setup. The Pro Plus variant features an additional Super Periscope telephoto sensor that captures up to 10x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom.
The Huawei P40 Pro Plus camera setup is as follow:
A 40MP f/1.8 Ultra Wide Cine Lens
An upgraded 50MP RYYB f/1.9 sensor with OIS
An 8MP f/2.4 Optical Super Periscope Telephoto camera with OIS and up to 10x optical zoom (240mm)
8MP f/2.4 Optical Periscope camera with OIS (80mm)
ToF depth sensor
Color temperature flash
The biggest upgrade in the camera department this year is the 10x optical zoom capable Super Periscope camera. This makes the Huawei P40 Pro Plus as the world’s first smartphone camera with such high optical zoom support! This is achieved by using a dual prism design with multiple reflections inside the periscope camera setup. So you have multiple optical zoom modes like 3X low-range zoom, 5x mid-range zoom, and 10x long-range optical zoom.
Another highlight of this Super Periscope camera setup is the use of the RYYB sensor. This also makes it the first smartphone from Huawei to use two separate RYYB sensors, which shows Huawei is confident about its RGB alternative. The company claims that the use of the RYYB sensor for telephoto significantly increases light intake for clearer zoomed-in shots.
In short, the Huawei P40 Pro Plus is capable of capturing 10x optical zoom, 20x Hybrid zoom, and up to 100x digital zoom.
As mentioned above, the Huawei P40 Pro model skips this super periscope sensor. The rest of the camera setup is the same as the Pro Plus. So the P40 Pro is able to capture 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and 50x digital zoom – similar to the P30 Pro.
Both the P40 Pro models feature 16-in-1 pixel fusion technology that can churn out pictures with a 4.48um pixel size. The 40MP UltraWide Cine lens on these two devices is actually the industry’s largest ultra-wide camera sensor with 1/1.54-inch sensor size.
The P40 Pro Plus takes the ISO sensitivity to an incredible ISO 51200 for videos. The two models can capture 4K HDR+ time-lapse videos, 4K 60 fps videos, 7680 fps super slo-mo videos, as well as real-time bokeh videos. Dual OIS + AIS ensures stability for the videos shot from the phone.
The P40 Pro Plus can also take Super Zoom videos, for example, Huawei claims that it can capture the zoomed-in video of the moon clearly. There’s also a special Dual View video mode that outputs a combined ultra-wide and close up view on the screen.
Upfront, the Huawei P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus feature a dual 32MP selfie shooter and an IR depth sensor. This front selfie shooter features AutoFocus and is capable of capturing 4K selfie videos.
Huawei P40 Pro & Pro Plus Specs
The Huawei P40 Pro duo is powered by the Kirin 990 5G processor. The chip features a brand new NPU that offers a 460% improvement in performance and a 290% improvement in efficiency. Both the models naturally support SA/NSA 5G networks. The phone also features a 4-layer VC Liquid Super Cooling system to ensure that the phone stays cool, even under heavy load.
The Huawei phone comes with Wi-Fi 6 Plus support with transfer speeds up to 2600Mbps. All the models come with EMUI 10.1 out of the box with Android 10 onboard. Note that the P40 models don’t have Google services. Instead, the phones feature Huawei Mobile Services with its own AppGallery App Store.
The new phones also offer dual SIM and also supports eSIM (only for its single SIM variant). Note that you can also use one of these SIM slots to add more storage to the device via a nano memory card.
Huawei P40 Pro & Pro Plus Battery
Both the models feature a decent 4200mAh battery on board with 40W wired Charging. But the P40 Pro Plus gets an equally fast Wireless Charging too! Yes, you read that right, the P40 Pro Plus features the world’s fastest wireless charging technology with 40W charging speed. Like its predecessors, the P40 Pro duo also supports reverse wireless charging.
Huawei P40 Pro & Pro Plus Pricing & Availability
The Huawei P40 Pro starts at €999 ($1095) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model.
The Huawei P40 Pro Plus starts at €1399 ($1533) for the 8GB RAM and 512GB storage model.
The P40 Pro will be available on 7th April while the P40 Pro Plus will be available a while later in June 2020.
Lenovo has launched a new tablet in China. The tablet is dubbed Lenovo M10 Plus and is an offshoot of the Lenovo M10 tablet which was launched in December 2019. The M10 Plus is an entry-level tablet but the pricing doesn’t reflect that as it starts at 1599 yuan ($254).
The Lenovo M10 Plus tablet packs a 10.3-inch display with FHD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The display comes with a sizeable amount of bezels on all sides but the device has a screen ratio of 87% which isn’t bad for a 10-inch tablet. The display supports 10-point touch and is said to have TUV Rheinland certification. It equally comes with a child mode.
The tablet is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22T 64-bit, 12nm processor paired with 4GB of RAM while there are options of 64GB and 128GB storage. For interface, the tablet runs on Android 9.0 Pie operating system and we are not sure if that will even be upgraded to Android 10 in future.
In terms of the build, the tablet is touted to be very slim, with a thickness of 8.15mm and weight of 480 grams. That is because of the 7000mAh battery that is crammed inside. There are speakers on both sides of the tablet with support for Dolby Atmos sound effect.
The Lenovo M10 Plus tablet equally packs an 8MP front camera as well as a 13MP rear camera with autofocus, HD video shoot. The tablet comes with a Child mode which can protect the eyes of young children and prevent children from playing games for a long time.
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