Lazada, an online retailer site from Philippines had listed the unannounced OPPO Find X2 Pro through which its specifications and pricing were revealed. Shortly after the listing was taken later, an OPPO representative confirmed that the e-commerce website had mistakenly published the listing ahead of schedule. The rep further stated that the pricing of the phone will be confirmed after the launch. Also, another source has shared some live shots of the Find X2 Pro smartphone.
The listing had revealed that the OPPO Find X2 Pro is priced at 62,990 PHP (~$1,232) in Philippines. Customers who order the phone will be provided with Enco Q1 wireless Bluetooth headset, Rockspace R51 wireless powerbank and 1,000 PHP (~$20) voucher. The e-commerce listing also revealed some images of the smartphone.
The Find X2 Pro appeared as a 4G device on Lazada. The listing revealed that the smartphone is fitted with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and it is fueled by Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. The SoC is assisted by 12 GB of RAM and it has an internal storage of 512 GB.
The listing further stated that the phone features a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup on its back. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel. The phone is backed by a 4,260mAh battery and it runs on ColorOS based Android 10 OS. The other features mentioned in the listing include dual nano-SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack, in-display fingerprint reader and VOOC fast charge support.
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OPPO Find X2 Pro leaked shot
Some of the aforementioned specifications of the OPPO Find X2 Pro do not match with recent findings like the specs leak through its Bluetooth SIG listing. Hence, it is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt.
OPPO will be announcing the Find X2 series on March 6. What’s your take on the design of the OPPO Find X2 Pro? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
Uncertainty is hovering around the world concerning where the COVID-19 epidemic could spread to. The uncertainty is expected to affect the overall mobile phone shipment recovery for the year 2020. Research firm IDC is anticipating a 2.3% decrease, down to 1.3 billion shipments. The main portion of 2020 will see a decrease of 10.6% YoY, with the market, anticipated to just make up ground in the second half with accelerated 5G endeavours.
China is attempting to recuperate from its interest stun that was made by the flare-up. IDC is figuring a multi-quarter development for the business in China as Chinese specialists progressively come back to industrial facilities in the midst of continuing transportation challenges. The Chinese government’s efforts to give incentives and bonuses will help improve the circumstance during the later quarters of the year, however, only real smartphone shipments will reveal how well the market is rebounding.
Another issue for major phone manufacturers is that the months of February and March usually are usually periods when most of the market leaders release their flagship product. That is already being affected by the outbreak. In addition, a lot of final pre-production tests and product debugging has also been delayed, creating potential problems for the handsets that are slated for release in the second half of the year.
The Realme 6 Pro was recently benchmarked on Geekbench benchmarking platform. The device had appeared with its RMX2061 model number on Geekbench. Today, the RMX2001 model number which belongs to the Realme 6 has been spotted on the same benchmarking site. The listing confirms that the phone will be powered by Helio G90 SoC.
On Geekbench 5, the Realme 6 scored 508 in the single-core test and 1633 in the multi-core test. The phone was found to be loaded with Android 10. It further reveals that the Realme 6 is driven by MediaTek MT6785 chipset that has a base frequency of 2.00GHz. It is nothing but the Helio G90 chipset. The SOC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM.
So far, recent reports have revealed that the Realme 6 will arriving with a display that features a single punch-hole. Like the Realme 6 Pro model, the Realme 6 too is expected to arrive with support for 90Hz refresh rate. It is speculated that the base model of the Realme 6 will be priced at Rs. 9,999 (~$139).
As far as the Realme 6 Pro is concerned, it is expected to break cover as the first ever phone with Snapdragon 720G processor onboard. Its Geekbench listing revealed that I will also arrive with 8 GB of RAM. Its display has an elliptical cutout that houses two front-facing cameras. The setup includes an ultrawide lens and a regular lens. The smartphone is equipped with 64MP quad cameras on its back. It has a side-facing fingerprint reader. Its battery size is not known yet. However, the phone will carry support for 30W fast charging. Its base model may feature 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage and it could be priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$195).
Realme will be announcing the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones in India on March 5 at 12:30 PM (local time). The Realme Band fitness tracker will be also made official at the same event. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Realme Band.
In September 2019, Huawei had launched the MediaPad M5 Lite tablet in India. It had arrived with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. Today, the company has unveiled the MediaPad M5 Lite 10 tablet in the country. It is nothing but a higher version of the M5 Lite.
The existing 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage version of the MediaPad M5 Lite is selling with a price tag of Rs. 20,990 (~$289) in India. The new version comes in Champagne Gold and Space Grey colors and it features 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The device is priced at Rs. 22,990 (~$317). It will be available for pre-orders from March 6 through Flipkart, Croma and other retailers. The Chinese firm has said that it will offer exclusive offers for the buyers of the MatePad M5 Lite 10. People who are interested in the device can visit the website of Huawei India and register by hitting the Notify Me button the tablet’s landing page.
The metal-bodied MediaPad M5 Lite 10 come with a 10.1-inch IPS LCD panel that produces 1080 x 1920 pixels full HD resolution. The older Kirin 659 chipset that powered Huawei and Honor phones three years back powers the tablet. The Android 8.0 Oreo OS along with EMUI 8.0 runs on the device.
The tablet features an f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel front camera and its rear is fitted with an f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel snapper. The device houses a massive 7,500mAh battery which supports 18W charging through USB-C. The slate comes with four Harman Kardon speakers which promises enhanced audio output. Huawei is separately selling an M Pen stylus with pressure sensitivity of 2,048 points for M5 Lite users.
After the X30 and the X30 Pro, Vivo launched its third mid-ranger with 5G connectivity. We are talking about Vivo Z6 5G: 5G support is not the only amazing feature it offers and it is a device with an incredibly high quality-price ratio. But is it high enough to beat the Chinese competition? In order to establish it, we decided to compare it with other mid-range smartphones boasting 5G connectivity. For this specs comparison, we chose the Realme X50 5G and the Oppo Reno3 5G since we believe they are among the most attractive 5G mid-rangers of the moment alongside the Redmi K30 which we already talked about in several comparisons. Let’s find out which device has the highest value for money.
Quad 64 + 12 MP + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/3.0, f/2.3 and f/2.4
Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 44W
4200 mAh
Fast charging 30W
4025 mAh, Fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
It seems Punch-hole displays are becoming the trend of 2020. Vivo Z6 5G has a display with a single punch-hole aesthetically more attractive than the dual punch-hole Realme X50 Pro 5G and the waterdrop notch of the Oppo Reno3. But you should not underestimate the Oppo Reno3 since it offers a higher build quality, a thinner and more compact body. That is why, despite its waterdrop notch, it remains my favourite handset in terms of design. It is also the only with an in-display fingerprint reader.
Display
If the image quality is your priority, Oppo Reno3 deserves your attention because it is equipped with an AMOLED display with more brilliant colors. It is a smaller display, but its image quality is superior. On the other hand, despite having an IPS panel, Realme X50 Pro offers a higher refresh rate with 120 Hz, so it delivers a smoother viewing experience. And it has a wider display diagonal. Vivo Z6 5G does not offer anything special, it has a standard Full HD+ IPS panel with no advanced nor trendy technologies.
Hardware/Software
Oppo Reno3 can be defined as a midrange phone, but it is equipped with a high-end chipset: the Dimensity 1000L by MediaTek. If we only consider the speed and overall CPU and GPU performance, Dimensity 1000L is superior and benchmarks are very clear about it. But if we take other elements such as AI performance, camera support, image processing, and even 5G connectivity, Snapdragon 765G wins. Unlike Dimensity 1000L, Snapdragon 765G comes with an integrated dual-mode 5G modem supporting both sub 6 GHz frequencies and mmWave, while MediaTek Dimensity 1000L only supports slower sub 6 GHz 5G frequencies. Android 10 is out of the box on each of these handsets. Note that Vivo Z6 5G and Realme X50 5G both have the Snapdragon 765G, but in the most expensive configuration, Realme X50 5G offers more RAM (up to 12 GB) as well as the highest amount of internal storage (up to 256 GB).
Camera
Oppo Reno3 is the best camera phone here. It is the only to come with OIS and it can provide a better photo quality. But Realme X50 5G is all but a bad camera phone, with a quad camera including a telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom (unlike the Oppo Reno3). Vivo Z6 5G takes the last place.
Battery
While you should not rely on the Vivo Z6 5G if you need the best cameras, you should go for it without thinking twice if you need the longest battery life. Besides coming with a bigger 5000 mAh battery, it also offers the fastest charging technology with a 44W power.
Price
Vivo Z6 5G has a starting price of €300 in China, Oppo Reno3 starts from €440, and Realme X50 5G starts at €325. With its amazing cameras, higher performance and AMOLED display, we think Oppo Reno3 represents a more interesting choice for a lot of users. But for much less money you can get a bigger battery and better 5G connectivity with Vivo Z6 5G and Realme X50 5G. If you need the biggest battery and you do not care about cameras, Vivo Z6 5G is a better option. If you want the best overall quality, then Oppo Reno3 looks slightly better on the paper (but not for everyone). Realme X50 5G is a perfect compromise since it offers a pretty nice camera department, most of the qualities of Vivo Z6 5G and even a 120 Hz display with a high value for money.
360’s mobile division may have gone under but the company still has its tentacles spread into several segments ranging from hardware to software. The company has launched a new Children smartwatch dubbed 360 Children’s Watch SE5 Plus. The watch comes with several innovative and important features that ensure that parents keep track of their kids from anywhere. The watch is presently on pre-sale on T-Mall for 249 yuan ($35) but when it is launched, it will adopt a price tag of 299 yuan ($42).
The smartwatch comes with support for mobile 4G/2G networks which ensures the wearer is still reachable even if there is no 4G cellular network. The watch utilises a square design which has come to be popular since the Apple Watch series was introduced. It equally presents with a single SIM slot that is housed on the side and perhaps uses nano-SIM.
Other features include fitness tracker, contactless payment using QR code, a front camera, IPX8 waterproof and others. The watch uses a powerful AI accurate positioning system which allows parents to know the specific location of their children anytime, anywhere. At the same time, parents can also manually set a safe area for their children. When the child leaves the programmed area, the parents will receive a reminder on the mobile phone as soon as possible. It also supports one-way listening mode, so parents can hear the sounds around their children even when the watch is not turned on.
With the QR code contactless payment on the 360 children’s watch SE5 Plus 4G, parents can also set pocket allowances for their children, and monitor the child’s consumption details in real-time, helping children establish a good consumption habit from an early age.
Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro 5G flagship smartphones in China. After the Mi 10 series was unveiled, Xiaomi India Managing Director and Global Vice-President, Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that the Mi 10 duo will be also coming to India. The India arrival of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro smartphones as they have received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) authority of the country. Citing information revealed through industry sources, 91mobiles has claimed that the Mi 10 series will be unveiled in India by mid-March. The publication has also claimed that the company may use the same platform to announce the Redmi 9 smartphone.
Xiaomi India is yet to confirm or tease on the arrival of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro series in the country. Except for the Redmi K20 series from last year, the flagship smartphones from Xiaomi haven’t received good reception in India. It appears that the company will be making another attempt at selling its premium Mi series flagship in the country. If the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro phones land in India, they will be revealing with Galaxy S20 lineup from Samsung.
Nothing much is not known about the Redmi 9 phone. A past report had revealed that the budget-friendly Redmi smartphone will be equipped with Helio G70. It is the same processor that drives the recently launched Realme C3. Nothing is known on the pricing of the Mi 10 series and Redmi 9 for India.
The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro smartphones are equipped with 6.67-inch S-AMOLED punch-hole displays that come with support for 90Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powers both smartphones. The Mi 10 series offers users with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The Mi 10 comes with up to 256 GB whereas the Pro model has up to 512 GB of storage.
The MI 10 duo come with 20-megapixel selfie cameras. Its rear is fitted with a 108-megapixel (main) + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megeapixel (depth) quad camera setup. It houses a 4,780mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) + 12-megapixel (portrait) + 20-megapixel (ultrawide) quad cameras. It houses a 4,500mh battery that supports 50W fast charging. The Mi 10 duo offer users with features like 30W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging and in-display fingerprint scanner.
The air traffic right now is at peak and is consistently increasing every year. People started traveling by air more often than a decade ago due to various reasons. In the aviation industry, communication technology and smartphones play a pivotal role in ticket booking. There are huge margins or commissions that the agents get while booking air tickets. There are different online portals and apps that allow users to book tickets from anywhere around the globe with just a few taps. We have concluded a guide listing all the best apps to find cheap flights.
There are tons of air ticket booking apps available for both Android and iOS devices. However, only a few apps provide genuine deals with maximum discounts. On the basis of user reviews, we tested a few of the apps and found that these are certain apps that provide cheap tickets.
Some apps listed will also help the users to book cheap hotels along with the affordable air tickets. Most of the apps are primarily created to facilitate travelers traveling across the globe. These apps have made the tough job of arranging accommodation and tickets a simple experience.
Best Apps for Cheap Air Tickets
Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a dominant player in the Air Ticket booking industry. Its intuitive user interface and rapid response for search queries make it favorite among the users. The user can compare prices on the chart with different search results per day in an intuitive and interactive monthly bar chart.
It even comes handy if you don’t know the destination as it can easily arrange the list of coolest and most affordable destinations. After selecting the airline and other details, you will be redirected to the respective airline website for the competition of the process. The major pro of the apps is its unbiased filtering of affordable flights across the globe.
Apart from flight booking, the user can also rent a car and book a hotel. The predictive search algorithm allows users to book tickets in advance.
It is freely available for both the iOS and Android ecosystems.
Kiwi.com is known for its extravagant features that come along with flight bookings. The user can explore new destinations using the inbuilt car rental, activities, and tours search. It also gives a quick overview of the lounges, ATMs and storage areas at different airports throughout the globe.
There’s an intuitive feature to weigh your bags with just your phone’s camera. The advanced filtering options allow the app to easily desaturate the cheapest flights. It offers a simple approach to book flight tickets or opts for interesting flight itineraries. It’s a great app to search if you’re looking to travel to Europe. The app is freely available for both iOS and Android.
Hopper cheapest price prediction algorithm helps to efficiently analyze the most affordable airlines. The user can plan their travel after predicting the flight prices which usually have 95% accuracy. On average, a user typically saves $50 per flight.
Hopper uses historical data to generate a whole month pricing charts with color-coded dates to plan travel. Like the other apps, Hooper also helps to book hotels along with the flights. The user can opt for notifications for the cheapest flights. It is more useful if you have the independence to choose your travel date. It s available for both iOS and Android.
It is another popular ticket booking app offering cheap and easy ticket booking. Hipmunk compares all travel websites to bring the best fares for flight and hotel booking. The user just needs to input the destination city and the app will bring you the best affordable deals.
The user can narrow their search by defining filters over the search. It can even push alerts if any breaking deal arrives. However, there are also different packages for different budgets offering different styles at different times of the year.
Hipmunk flight search app is available for both Android and iOS.
Kayak is a widely used flight search tool for its various useful features. The app’s ability to forecast flight prices and the graphic charts helps users in booking affordable tickets. There are several smart flight search capabilities like WiFi filter, price histogram, red-eye filter, and others.
Kayak also carries the ability to rent cars and hotels through the app. It keeps full information about your trip in the respective tab. The last time gate changes are also possible via Kayak.
These are some widely used cheap flight ticket booking apps available for both Android and iOS devices. If you have any better recommendations, don’t forget to let us know via the comments below.
Samsung launched the LTE variant of the Galaxy A71 in Vietnam in December and it was recently unveiled in India. Recent reports have suggested that the South Korean company is working closely on a 5G variant of the smartphone. The device appeared with its SM-A7160 model number on the Wi-Fi Alliance database recently, hinting at an imminent launch. The smartphone reappeared on Bluetooth SIG confirming the Galaxy A71 5G moniker. It could very well be one of the cheapest 5G-enabled Samsung smartphones that money can buy, considering the LTE variant was introduced at Rs. 29,999 (~$417).
Now that the Bluetooth SIG listing of the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, select market may receive it within a month or two. Unfortunately, no other details regarding the device could be gathered from the listing. However, a few basic features were spotted earlier during the Geekbench tests.
The Geekbench listing of the Galaxy A71 5G revealed that it is powered by an Exynos 980 SoC with 8GB of RAM. The device runs Android 10 out of the box with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 skin on top. The handset scored 3,078 points at the Geekbench single-core test and 7,346 points in the multi-core tests.
Samsung Galaxy A71 LTE Specifications and Features
The 4G variant of the Galaxy A71 flaunts a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone draws power from a Snapdragon 730 SoC and is paired by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage, expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card.
In terms of optics, the handset flaunts a quad rear camera setup including a 64-megapixel primary sensor, coupled with a 5-megapixel macro lens, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the Galaxy A71 flaunts a 32-megapixel sensor for selfies, housed within the punch-hole display. The smartphone draws power from a 4,500 mAh battery, coupled with 23W fast charging.
Chinese phone maker Elephone has officially launched the Elephone U3H smartphone on AliExpress. The U3H is a mid-range model and is available in three memory variants. The pricing starts at $169.99 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Elephone U3H sports a 6.53-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. The display features a hole-punch at the top left corner and it houses a 24MP Sony IMX576 sensor for selfies camera. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC backed by 6GB/8GB of RAM. There is also the option of 128GB on both versions but the 8GB RAM model offers a 256GB storage version.
At the rear, the Elephone U3H packs a dual-camera setup consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX 586 main sensor teaming up with a 5MP depth sensor for bokeh. The rear camera is arranged vertically at the top left corner with the LED flash in between the two sensors. The rear panel also houses a fingerprint sensor located at the middle. You also get NFC and Wireless Charging support but the wireless charging support is only available on the 256GB version.
As for the prices, the Elephone U3H 8GB+256GB version is on offer for $209.99 while the 8GB+128GB version is priced at $214.99. Elephone will be offering all buyers a $10 coupon which means you can buy the product at a lower price presently. You may want to check out the AliExpress product page right away.
Samsung Display has announced a new OLED display that builds on the success of previous models. The new display is said to consume less power and emit less blue light than its previous creations.
Samsung Display happens to be a global leader in display panel market, with OLED and LCD technologies and products. The company still manufactures the best OLED panels with the Galaxy S20 recently credited to have the best OLED screen. The new display is said to emit a minimized 6.5% blue light as against 7.5% on previous panels.
Smartphones and other devices produce blue light which has been fingered as the culprit in the disruption of the circadian rhythm of persons. The circadian rhythm is the body’s natural 24-hour clock and blue light disrupts it by tricking the body to think it is daytime all the time. This then suppresses the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps control your sleep patterns. When the rhythm is disrupted, it impacts on the quality of sleep. This effect is felt mostly by persons who use their phones immediately before going to sleep.
Apart from the reduced blue light level, the new display is also said to consume 15% less power than the OLED smartphone displays that Samsung released last year. This is especially important in the emerging 5G era where power management is a major issue due to the power-hungry nature of 5G connections. Jee-ho Baek, the vice president of the mobile display strategic marketing team at Samsung Display stated; “5G is expanding into a rapidly commercialised ecosystem where consumers can be connected to 8K as well as 4K streaming services, cloud-based gaming content and infotainment networks, increasing mobile device usage everywhere.”
“Our 5G-optimized OLED display is taking the lead in the 5G era with its crystal clear imagery, distinguished designs, economical power consumption and increasingly eye-protective functionality,” he added.
Techinsights has published its teardown review of Xiaomi‘s flagship Mi 10. The review included an analysis of the cost of the components onboard the device. The teardown was carried out on the topmost 12GB + 256GB variant of the Mi 10 which has a price tag of 4699 yuan ($673).
The analysis led to the estimation that the Mi 10’s components cost around $440 (~3088 yuan). That may look outrageously low for a device that has an official retail price of 4699 yuan ($673) and may even sell for higher than the official price of third-party stores. However, we must point out that the production cost of a smartphone isn’t reliant on the components cost only.
Xiaomi’s Chairman Lei Jun had made this clarification several years back when he disclosed in 2012 the factors that determine the actual production cost of smartphones. The factors include component procurement costs, various taxes, foundry processing costs, production losses, research and development costs, after-sales, sales costs, Qualcomm patent fees, company operating costs, and others.
The Mi 10 is still relatively a cheap phone if we are to compare the production cost with those of some flagship models. For instance, the Bill of Material for the iPhone 11 Pro Max shows that the 512GB version components costs around $490.5. In comparison, the device is sold in China for 12,699 yuan (around $1,800).
Vivo has just launched the latest iteration of its Apex concept smartphone series, the Apex 2020. It arrives with top notch specs and some very unique and one of its kind features. So here’s a couple of hands on images of the newly unveiled device.
Waterfall Display and a Unique Aesthetic
Right off the bat, the most prominent feature one will notice on the Vivo Apex 2020 is its display. The entirety of the front is mostly covered by its display, which the company has dubbed as the “FullView Edgeless Display.” It is an extension of its Waterfall display which was also seen in the Nex 3, a commercial version of the Apex 2019. However, what differs from the latter is that the degree of curve, which is an impressive 120 degrees over the 88 degrees found in the previous iteration.
Images via MyDrivers
This alongside the under display selfie camera on the front allows Vivo to offer a completely immersive viewing experience. The notch on the top and the chin on the bottom are barely noticeable while the sides are wrapped by the display. It also means that the company has achieved a very high screen to body ratio. For dimensions, the Apex 2020 is 157.25 × 66.2 × 8.8mm and weighs 169 grams in total.
The Gimbal Stabilized Camera and Colors
Another great innovation found in the Vivo Apex 2020 is its primary camera module on the rear. Being inspired by a chameleon’s eyes, the company built a camera system that offers a complete optical zoom of 5x to 7.5x thanks to its moving lenses. This, in turn, has the rear camera module being housed in a circular format. Notably, the company has made the device in both Black and White colors.
Here is where things get interesting, the white variant clearly highlights the camera module on the rear. Thus, the Apex 2020 resembles an advanced and 2020 version of the Nokia Lumia 1020. The latter was known to feature a whopping 41 megapixel camera, something that was not seen until years after. Nokia’s Lumia 1020 represented innovation and possible growth in smartphone photography, and the Apex 2020 is another perfect example of the same.
Image Via Weisong Technology XYZone
Apart from this, a recurring aspect of the Vivo Apex series also makes a return here. The Apex 2020 has no seams, ports or buttons. Meaning, the smartphone is almost completely made out of a single cut, giving it a very minimalistic design as well. No ports include no charging port either, and this where the company pulled out its trump card of 60W wireless fast charging.
Quick Specs
The Vivo Apex 2020 features Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 SoC under the hood. For memory, it houses 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It sports a 1080p resolution and runs the latest Android 10 OS. Its front camera is a 16 megapixel sensor while the rear houses a 48 megapixel primary lens and a telephoto lens with varying optical magnification capabilities.
Vivo had been teasing its latest concept flagship smartphone for a while, even up till this morning. But now, its finally here as the company launched the Vivo Apex 2020. It arrives with many first of its kind features ranging from cameras display and more.
Vivo Apex 2020
The concept flagship was initially slated to be unveiled during the MWC 2020 in Barcelona. Unfortunately, ever since the cancelation of the major event, many OEMs like Vivo lost a stage for various launches. However, the company in a special launch event earlier today (28th February 2020) has finally announced the Apex 2020.
Design and Specifications
One of the highlighting features of the Vivo Apex 2020 is undoubtedly its display. It sports a 6.45 inch “FullView Edgeless Display” with a 120 degree curved edge. In other words, its a curve far beyond what last year’s flagship the Vivo Nex 3 featured and has been aptly dubbed as a “waterfall display.” Similar to previous iterations, the Vivo Apex 2020 doesn’t feature any ports, opening or seams. In its stead, the smartphone is equipped with virtual buttons.
Furthermore, the notch on the Apex 2020 is almost nonexistent, and impressively, the Apex 2020 has managed to successfully integrate a 16 megapixel selfie camera right under the display. Vivo stated that this was achieved thanks to an increase in light transmittance in the portion of the display that houses the camera by 6 times. The company has even heavily relied on software algorithms to achieve better image quality.
Vivo Apex 2020
Under the hood, the Vivo Apex 2020 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC with the X55 5G Modem. It is also equipped with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The display resolution is 1080p and the phone weighs 169 grams. The device runs the latest Android 10 and arrives in both Black and White colors as well.
When talking about smartphone cameras, Vivo isn’t exactly the first name that pops into one’s mind. However, it seems that the company has outdone itself with various first of its kind technologies. The rear camera module features what Vivo calls the “continuous optical zoom” lens. In simpler terms, unlike most flagship telephoto/periscopic lens which feature both optical and digital zoom to achieve magnified results; the Vivo Apex 2020 presents an actual moving lens, enabling magnification capabilities ranging from 5x to 7.5x zoom.
Vivo stated that the 16 megapixel lens is just 6.2mm thick due to its periscopic design, allowing it to be housed in the 8.8mm body. But the innovation doesn’t end there, the company has made a major breakthrough in the industry with its Gimbal-like stabilizing camera for its 48 megapixel primary camera. Vivo claims this provides an increase in stabilization by over 200 percent in comparison to current OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) standards of today.
Apparently, the company designs for the new camera module was inspired by the moving eyes of a chameleon, helping it better track objects. Although, it is currently unknown just what implications and practical uses the design will offer in real life. Just to put it into perspective, a gimbal-like stabilization and optical zoom of this caliber are generally seen in proper handheld cameras, so it is nothing short of an impressive feat that has been achieved.
Battery and 60W Wireless Fast Charging
Yes, you read it right. The Vivo Apex 2020 supports 60W wireless fast charging. Since the smartphone has no ports, wireless charging is the only way to go, and the company pulled out every trick up its sleeve to make it highly practical. Vivo claims that the technology can charge a 2,000mAh battery pack in just 20 minutes. Thus, this wireless charging technology is capable of even rivaling most wired fast charging solutions out there.
Conclusion
The Apex 2020 is the culmination of efforts from Vivo’s dedicated R&D department, engineers, designers and a whole lot more. Although the device wouldn’t see a mass commercial launch, it still showcases the innovation the smartphone industry has to offer. Each iteration in the Apex series brings new things to the table, and the 2020 edition has just raised the bar. We may see a new Vivo Nex device that brings a lot of these features to a commercial device in the near future, but as of right now, the device remains a concept smartphone and will not be available for purchase.
So let us know in the comments down below about what you think of this smartphone.
Xiaomi’s Malaysia branch has just given out a bunch of powerbanks to reporters. In an interesting move, the Chinese tech giant handed out free 20,000mAh powerbanks to the media personnel standing outside Istana Negara.
You guys cover the news for us, we got you covered!Thank you, the unsung hero!#ForTheUnsungHero #NoMiWithoutYou #XiaomiMY #Xiaomi
The company shared various images on its official Facebook page, where Xiaomi officials can be seen giving out the large 20,000mAh powerbanks in large boxes to the reporters standing outside. And in a thoughtful manner, the company even shared a small note alongside it. The note said that “You cover the news, we got you covered! From Xiaomi Malaysia.”
Xiaomi staff can be seen giving out the 20,000mAh Powerbank for free to reporters waiting outside in Istana Negara
This move was highly applauded on social media and the reporters themselves. The media reporters arrived with smartphones (with some exclusively relying on it) and other photography tools, which can run out of battery after continuous use. Thus, the massive capacity on the powerbank would ensure no one faces inconveniences during their working hours on the field.
The Xiaomi Malaysia staff wore orange Tshirts and carries the powerbank, which also arrived with a thoughtfu note, in large boxes
The Xiaomi Malaysia officials wore orange Tshirts and can be seen walking around with large boxes filled with the powerbanks. They handed out the gadget for free. This has been seen as a sense of aiding position from Xiaomi as the reporters in the country have been facing troubles due to the ongoing political crisis that has gripped the region.
What do you think about this occurrence? Is it just a publicity stunt or genuine concern shown by Xiaomi? Maybe a bit of both? Let us know in the comments section down below.
Xiaomi had recently unveiled a new Wi-Fi router in China, boosting its AIoT portfolio (artificial intelligence of things). It carried the model number AX3600 and offered a great value through its specifications and performance for the price it was sold at. However, since its first launch earlier this morning (28th February 2020), the device has sold out which has caused many anticipating customers to show their disappointment online.
To address the mass dissatisfaction, the General Manager of Xiaomi Group, Liu Xinyu took to Weibo to share the reason for the limited stock. On the Chinese microblogging website, the company’s senior executive stated that the reason for the limited initial stock was the recent Coronavirus outbreak. According to Liu, it is difficult to keep up with demand since the Government had enforced a factory shutdown previously, making it harder to resume work now.
As of right now, Xiaomi is facing issues with various suppliers and other outlets at different levels. The General Manager has assured that stocks will be replenished and sales will start again sometime next month. Currently, no official date for the second sale has been officially announced but Liu Xinyu mentioned that future date will be revealed soon.
For those unaware, the new AX3600 Wi-Fi router from Xiaomi is equipped with Qualcomm’s latest IPQ8071A 6-core chip. Generally, high end routers arrive with 28nm process chips, however, the new chip from Qualcomm is made from a 14nm process.
Xiaomi AX3600 Wi-Fi Router, features Qualcomms 14nm IPQ8071A 6-core chip and supports WiFi 6 Standards
This is in line with the chipmaker’s latest generation of router chips that also support WiFi 6 standards. Notably, one of the reasons for such a massive hype was the fact that Xiaomi claimed the router provided a network coverage area about two football fields large, which technically kills any possibilities of dead zones in a typical house.
Huawei is all set to build its first manufacturing line in France, according to a senior executive of the Chinese tech giant stated. The move will be in line with the company’s plans for expanding in the region whilst also providing 5G networking. It is also seen as an act to ease tensions with the US, which has previously accused Huawei of spying using its telecommunications equipment.
The Chairman of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Liang Hua, mentioned that the company will be investing 200 million Euros (roughly 217 million US Dollars) in the first phase of setting up the mobile base station plant. The new plant is expected to create about 500 new jobs in the area. Huawei has denied all counts of accusations from various governments regarding the safety of its telecommunication tools and equipment. However, the US is adamant regarding its position against the company amidst the US-China trade disputes.
Currently, 5G networking is seen as the new hallmark for developed countries, causing many to join the bandwidth advancement race. Currently, Huawei is one of the pioneers in this networking field, especially 5G, but has difficulties operating in the Western regions like the US and certain European countries as well. In a new conference, Liang Hua said that “This site will supply the entire European market, not just France’s. Our group’s activities are worldwide and for this we need a global industrial footprint.”
In other words, despite opening a manufacturing plant in France, it will target the entire European market. Furthermore, it will also aim to have a more dominant impact in the area and the global market through its new expansion since Huawei operates worldwide. 5G network is a crucial aspect of the new advancements and will be the tie that binds various IoT devices, smart home appliances, and smartphones, all of which are also provided by the company itself.
The launch of the Black Shark 3 series of smartphones is just around the corner. The device is a gaming handset and will launch on 3rd March 2020. However, prior to its launch, certain details regarding the smartphone has been officially revealed.
Tactile Gaming buttons can be observed on the upcoming Black Shark 3 gaming smartphone
Earlier today (28th February 2020), it was officially revealed that the Black Shark 3 series will support physical gaming buttons. In other words, the smartphone will arrive with twin tactile buttons, which will provide zero latency and responsive feedback on inputs. The zero latency is crucial during fast pace multiplayer games where a split second decision matters. So, the support for gaming buttons on a gaming smartphone will be a well received inclusion.
The news regarding the gaming buttons’ support for the Black Shark 3 was officially shared online through a couple of image posters. As seen in the images, the gaming smartphone is equipped with two side buttons that aim to greatly improve gaming related controls on a smartphone. This will vastly improve the gameplay experience, especially with shooters in mind like PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds).
The new keys will improve gameplay during high paced shooter games
According to official notes, the mechanical keys, which is a first for the company, will use a 21mm keycap and has a keystroke of 1.5mm. These keys are also likely to be programmable and users will be able to customize them according to their preferences. From what we know so far, the Black Shark 3 will also support 65W fast charging on its 4,720mAh inbuilt battery pack.
UPDATE:Android Headlines has shared a leaked render of the Galaxy A11 smartphone. It states that the phone has a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-O display, Exynos 7-series processor, 3 GB of RAM, 5,000mAh battery, 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple cameras and 8-megapixel front camera.
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Since the past few weeks, the rumor mill has been spilling information on the forthcoming Galaxy A11 smartphone. Last month, the Samsung phone was spotted at the database of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) through which some of its key specs were revealed. The handset has also received approval from the Wi-Fi Alliance. 91mobiles has teamed up with popular tipster Ishan Agarwal to reveal the specifications of the upcoming Galaxy A11 smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A11 specifications (Rumored)
Th Galaxy A11 smartphone that has a model number of SM-A115. The handset is expected to arrive with a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display that will offer HD+ resolution. A previous leak has revealed that it will be sporting a punch-hole screen. The One UI based Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the Galaxy A11. There is no accurate information available on the processor that powers the handset.
The rear shell of the smartphone is said to be equipped with a triple camera setup that will sport a primary lens of 13-megapixel. The configurations of the other sensors are not known yet. For shooting selfies, it has a front camera of 8-megapixel. The smartphone is expected to come equipped with a large internal storage of 128 GB.
The Galaxy A11 that will be arriving as the successor for the Galaxy A10s from last year is rumored to house a 4,000mAh battery which can be charged through a USB-C. There is no confirmation on whether it will be equipped with fast charging technology. It will be arriving with a rear-facing fingerprint reader. The usual connectivity features such as dual SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi and GPS will be also available on the device.
The Galaxy A11 smartphone is expected to carry a price tag of around Rs. 10,000 (~$139). Samsung is yet to confirm on the existence of the smartphone. It is likely that the South Korean company may announce it in March. A previous leak had claimed that the phone will be hitting the Indian markets in color options such as red, blue, black and white.
Vivo has just teased the Apex 2020 again. This time the company revealed certain highlighting features regarding the upcoming flagship smartphone, which will be equipped with a 120 degree FullView Edgeless Display and more.
The details were revealed on Twitter through the official account of Vivo India’s Director of Brand Strategy, Nipun Marya. In the tweet, the senior executive shared a couple of noteworthy points about the upcoming Apex 2020, alongside a short trailer video that showcases its curved display. The company has described this technology as the 120° FullView Edgeless Display.
Here it is guys, futuristic vision beyond imagination – the #Apex2020.
– 120° FullView Edgeless Display – Wireless Super FlashCharge 60W – Gimbal-Stabilizing Main Camera – Half screen fingerprint sensor
Furthermore, Nipun gave out additional information regarding the Apex 2020 as well. The flagship smartphone will feature a Gimbal-Stabilizing Main Camera, which was previously teased as well with the PTZ camera module we had previously reported on. Apart from this, the Director mentioned that the Vivo Apex 2020 will feature a Wireless Super FlashCharge 60W; which is one of the fastest wireless fast charging rates that is currently available in the industry.
The final point shared by Nipun Marya was regarding the fingerprint scanner. According to him, the Vivo Apex 2020 will sport a Half screen fingerprint sensor. What this exactly means is a mystery, but is probably a new form or variant of the popular in display fingerprint scanner that is common today; especially since the front of the handset is observed to mostly be covered by the display. In other words, the front will have negligible borders on the top and bottom while the sides feature none at all.
Vivo Apex 2020 features a 120° FullView Edgeless Display
The Vivo Apex 2020 is proving to be quite an interesting launch to look out for. The smartphone is expected to arrive with top notch specs from the current generation and with these unique features, it has proven to be a highly anticipated smartphone. So stay tuned for more such teasers or leaks as the launch event is almost here.
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