With the launch of the 2020 Vivo Apex being just around the corner, the company has teased the device online. Vivo‘s official Weibo account, a Chinese microblogging website, shared a poster that teased one of the upcoming smartphone highlight camera features.
According to the poster image shared, it is pretty apparent that the 2020 Vivo Apex will arrive with a zoom function. In other words, the handset will arrive with a telephoto or periscopic lens with optical zoom and may even arrive with digital hybrid zoom as well. This is clearly to create hype for its imminent launch and it does leave some anticipation regarding the smartphone.
Unfortunately, finer details regarding the exact specification about the camera and other critical details were promptly left out, so there is not a lot of information at hand. However, looking at the image, it details multiple lenses stacked on top of one another to create the word ZOOM. This may be indicative of its impressive zoom properties over its suggested 5x to 7.5x optical zoom capabilities.
Notably, the word “continuous” is also suggested in the teaser that implies a new functionality altogether. It may be indicative of the 2020 Vivo Apex’s new zoom lens, which could allow for optical zoom at different focal lengths. Although this is just speculation so take it with a grain of salt.
Apex 2020 concept render which reveals a 5x to 7.5x zoom lens
Previously, the Vivo XPlay 6 was launched back in 2016, and arrive with “full pixel dual core focusing” which brought DSLR-like focusing functions to smartphones. In recent years, mobile phones have increasingly become a compact and convenient replacement to handheld cameras, so it won’t come as a surprise if the successor to the original Vivo Apex concept smartphone brings new breakthroughs in the smartphone industry. So stay tuned for more coverage on the smartphone and its launch.
While mobile games can usually be played on most phones, playing them on a gaming smartphone enhances the overall experience. On the downside, gaming phones aren’t easy on the pocketbook.
Popular Chinese e-tailer Giztop is bent on making a top-end gaming phone available to those on a tight budget. Keeping in line with that, Giztop is offering the Asus ROG Phone 2 for a considerably lowered price. On top of that, you can between different colors, storage options, and even software.
If you are looking for a power-packed gaming phone, you might want to check out the 12GB RAM+1TB ROM, black-tinted Asus ROG Phone 2 variant that usually retails for $1,299. Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the aforesaid model is now available through Giztop for just $1,129.
Likewise, the 12GB RAM+512GB model that carries a steep $1,119 price tag has gone up for sale for a lowered price of just $949. You can also go for the other variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage without emptying your pocket.
While you’d normally end up shelling out $699 on this variant, it can now be yours for only $529. As if that weren’t enough, you can even choose between Original and International ROM from the Software drop-down menu.
ASUS introduced the ASUS ROG Phone 2 (or ASUS ROG 2 Gaming Phone) as its next-generation gaming smartphone during a launch event in China last year. Following the launch event, the Taiwanese phone maker began accepting registrations for the gaming phone.
The ASUS ROG Phone 2 received a staggering 2.33 million reservations on JD.com, taking the gaming phone realm by storm. Designed to offer a superior mobile gaming experience, the Asus ROG Phone 2 is loaded with the following features:
6.59-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate
An in-display fingerprint scanner
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor
Adreno 640 GPU
8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM
128GB/256GB/512GB UFS2.1 ROM
48MP+13MP dual AI rear camera
24MP front camera
ROG Gaming X mode UI based on Android 9.0 OS
6000mAh battery that supports 30W ROG HyperCharge with Quick Charge 4.0+
To know more about the Asus ROG Phone 2 and to take advantage of the discount before the promo comes to an end, simply follow this link.
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Realme recently launched its flagship smartphone named Realme X50 Pro 5G. Along with China, the phone was also launched in India at the same time, making it the country’s first 5G smartphone.
During the X50 Pro 5G smartphone launched in Madrid, Spain, the company’s country manager Emilio Alvarez shared some details about the company’s plans when it comes to 5G devices for this year.
He has revealed that OPPO-backed Realme is planning to introduce at least five more smartphones this year to support the next-generation network, as a part of a greater plan to build a 5G ecosystem.
The 5G devices from the brand will be across price segments and the company believes there will be demand for the feature in lower market segments. Surprisingly, Realme will cease to introduce 4G devices in China and will only launch 5G smartphones as part of a strategy called “All in 5G”.
Currently, the company has two 5G smartphones in the market — Realme X50 5G and its upgraded model — Realme X50 Pro 5G. The newly launched Pro model comes with a 6.44 Full HD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate and dual punch-hole cutout.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For regulating the internal temperature of the device while intensive gaming, it is equipped with vapor cooling system.
In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back that features a 64-megapixel main lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel portrait lens. On the front side, it comes with Sony IMX616 32-megapixel camera sensor and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens.
The smartphone runs the latest Android 10 operating system that is customized with the latest Realme UI. It is powered by a 4,200mAh battery that supports 65W SuperDart fast charging technology which is claimed to recharge the battery in just 35 minutes.
Along with unveiling its new branding, Xiaomi-backed gaming smartphone maker Black Shark had recently confirmed that the its next-generation flagship device, dubbed as Black Shark 3 will be launched in China on 3rd March.
Today, in a new teaser poster shared by the company, it confirms that the Black Shark 3 will come with a display having 270Hz touch sampling rate. The company is also offering calling the display “eSports Screen”.
The company has also added that the single-finger touch response delay is as low as 24ms while the multi-finger touch response delay is as low as 28ms. This is aimed at giving users a better gaming experience.
As per the previous leaks, the Black Shark 3 is expected to come powered by a 5,000mAh battery that has more than 800 charge cycles and support for 65W fast charging which can be fully charged in about 38 minutes.
It is also claimed to have dual-mode 5G support and a 2K display with 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, along with LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.0 flash storage.
The Black Shark 3 Pro smartphone was recently spotted on Geekbench 5 with model number MBU-A0, in which it managed to score 901 points in the single-core test and 3,015 points in the multi-core test. It also revealed that the phone will run Android 10 OS out of the box.
Black Shark is also expected to announce exclusive Tencent features for the phone since both the companies have entered into a partnership last month for collaborating on software and hardware for games.
OPPO was set to unveil its next-generation Find series flagship smartphones in Barcelona, Spain on 22nd February was the launch event was postponed after GSMA cancelled the Mobile World Congress 2020 because of coronavirus outbreak.
Today, the company has confirmed that the OPPO Find X2 series smartphones will be launched on 6th March. OPPO is expected to launch two smartphones at the event — Find X2 and Find X2 Pro.
Recent revelations indicate that the OPPO Find X2 will come with a 6.5-inch Samsung OLED curved display offering 3K screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is also said to have 240Hz sampling rate, can convert SDR to HDR, offer maximum 1200nit brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3.
The display is said to have Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top for protection. Under the hood, the device will come powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, along with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
As for the cameras, the device will feature a triple-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens, and a 13 megapixel telephoto lens. It is also said to come with the world’s first full-pixel omnidirectional focusing technology.
On the front side, the device will be equipped with 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The phone will run Android 10 operating system out of the box with the company’s own ColorOS 7 on top.
In terms of battery, it will be powered by a 4065 mAh battery and is said to come with 65W fast charging technology, similar to the one we’ve seen on the OPPO Reno Ace, along with support for 30W wireless flash charge and 10W reverse charging.
We’ll get to know more about the smartphone along with its pricing and availability details at the launch event in the coming days. Along with the Find X2 and X2 Pro smartphones, the company is also expected to launch OPPO Watch at the event.
The popularity of electric scooters is no longer limited to just commuters who prefer using an eco-friendly mode of transports. Thanks to an array of advantageous features that newfangled e-bikes offer, more and more people are now willing to shell out a lot of money on these amazing EV (electric vehicle).
Regrettably, feature-laden electric scooters usually carry steep price tags, restricting cost-conscious buyers from getting their hands on them. Much to the delight of those on a tight budget, GeekBuying is now offering the KUGOO G-BOOSTER folding electric scooter for a lowered price.
The KUGOO G-BOOSTER would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can purchase it for just $1079.99 from the popular Chinese e-tailer. This is a significant 44 percent reduction in the electric scooter’s original asking price of $1918.27.
On top of that, you can get an extra 2% off by applying the New User Coupon at the time of checking out, if this is your first order with GeekBuying. As if that weren’t enough, you get five free gifts including Outdoor Sports Magic Scarf, Seat Set For KUGOO G-BOOSTER Folding Electric Scooter, Multi-purpose Kettle Holder For Folding Bicycle And KUGOO Electric scooter, Xiaomi Zanjia Waterproof 11L Lightweight Backpack, and Bicycle Helmet MTB Helmet Roller Skating Helmet M Size For Kugoo with your order.
The KUGOO G-BOOSTER has 10-inch wear-resisting, a pneumatic tire that ensures a stronger grip on all types of roads. The e-bike is backed by two powerful motors that provide an 800W output, allowing for a travel range of 85KM. For a more controlled riding experience, the electric scooter has been outfitted with a disc brake in the front, as well as in the back.
Housed in a sturdy aluminum alloy frame, the KUGOO G-BOOSTER comes with a multi-function LCD display and 10W extra bright lights. You can visit this link to check out more details about the electric scooter and place your order. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
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LG has announced the LG Q51 budget-friendly smartphone in South Korea. The first Q-series phone of the year. The handset has a big-sized display with waterdrop notch. It has a decent battery and it flaunts a horizontal triple camera system on its rear.
LG Q51 specifications and features
The LG Q51 flaunts a FullVision IPS LCD screen of 6.5 inches with a V-shaped notch which produces HD+ resolution. The notch is the home for the 13-megapixel selfie camera of the device. The back panel of the phone has a main lens of 13-megapixel, an ultrawide snapper of 5-megapixel, a depth sensor of 2-megapixel and an LED flash. A fingerprint scanner that can be used for authentication payments can be found on the backside of the LG Q51. The official commercial of the phone suggests that its rear could be made out of glass.
LG Q51
The LG Q51 runs on LG UI’s flavored Android 10 OS. It comes with LG Pay payment solution. The modest Helio P22 chipset that has a 2.0GHz octa-core processor powers the device along with 3 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the phone is 32 GB and its storage can be further expanded by adding a microSD card.
A dedicated hardware button on the left edge of the LG Q51 can be used to access Google Assistant. The device is equipped with stereos speakers and it promises enhanced audio performance thanks to DTS:X 7.1 channel sound system. The phone draws power from a 4,000mAh battery. The other features of the LG Q51 smartphone include MIL-STD-810G complaint body, NFC and USB-C. The handset measures 164.5 x 77.5 x 8.4mm.
LG Q51 price and availability
The LG Q51 will be available for purchase in South Korea from tomorrow (Feb. 26) with a price tag of 317,000 won (~$261). The handset can be bought through the three popular telecom operators of South Korea. The Q51 comes in two color choices such as Moonlight Titanium and Frozen White. LG is yet to confirm on the availability of the phone outside of the home market.
The LG Q51 is the not first smartphone from the company in this year. So far, it has launched LG K61, LG K51S and LG K41S smartphones whereas the Indian market has been treated with LG W10 Alpha smartphone.
Yesterday, Redmi confirmed that it has delisted the Redmi K20 Pro. The company is now gearing up to build hype around its successor, the Redmi K30 Pro 5G. Today, the company took to Weibo to share the first official teaser of the Redmi K30 Pro 5G smartphone. It reveals that the phone will be announced in March with a notch-less display.
Past reports have claimed that the forthcoming Redmi K30 Pro will continue to sport a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie snapper like the Redmi K20 Pro. The official teaser image that was rolled out today shows the phone flaunting a notch-less display with a slim bezel at the top that houses an earpiece.
The right edge of the Redmi K30 Pro has a volume rocker and a power key. The phone could be housing a notch-less OLED display that could be equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The frontside of the Redmi K30 Pro differs a lot from the Redmi K30 5G phone that a punch-hole LCD display and a side-facing fingerprint reader.
While the rear design of the Redmi K30 Pro is still a mystery, a leaked render that is now doing rounds on social platforms state that the phone will be arriving with a rear design similar to the Redmi K30. The leaked render reveals that the rear shell of the Redmi K30 Pro 5G has a round-shaped design in which a vertical triple camera system is placed. A fourth lens can be seen outside the circular design. The render also suggests that the pop-up camera system of the Redmi K30 Pro will include two cameras.
Redmi K30 Pro specifications (Rumored)
Rumors surrounding the Redmi K30 Pro 5G could be sporting a 6.6-inch display. The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform will be fueling the smartphone. The phone will come with LPDDR5 RAM and it may ship with up to 256 GB of native storage. The primary lens in the quad camera setup of the Redmi K30 Pro could be the Sony IMX686 64-megapixel lens. The handset may draw power from a 4,700mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
Huawei’s Honor brand didn’t leave out its phone products from the launch despite the US sanctions that have made it impossible to include Google services on the models. The company took the wraps off two amazing models for its international audience- the Honor View 30 Pro and Honor 9X Pro.
The Honor View 30 Pro is the same as the Honor V30 Pro launched in China. A flagship model it is, powered by a Kirin 990 chipset with a Balong 5000 modem for 5G. The phone comes with 8GB of RAM as well as 128GB and 256GB storage options. The View 30 Pro equally has a 4100mAh battery with 40W wired fast charging support and wireless charging support.
In terms of design, the Honor V30 Pro 5G utilises a punch-hole display on its 6.57-inch IPS LCD display with full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixel and 20:9 aspect ratio. We had thought Huawei would shift to an LED punch-hole design on this model that disappointingly didn’t happen. The elliptical shaped cutout houses two selfie cameras. The cutout ensures the bezels at the top is trimmed down giving it a 91.46% screen ratio.
At the back, the View 30 Pro packs a triple camera setup arranged vertically inside a rather wide module. The module equally holds the LED flash. Since the device comes with wireless charging, the V30 Pro uses a glass back panel. The flagship model packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor found embedded in the power button on the right edge.
On the other hand, the Honor 9X Pro features a 6.59-inch IPS LCD display, along with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ screen resolution. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the company’s own Kirin 810 octa-core chipset. It equally comes with up to 8GB RAM and maximum storage of 256GB (UFS 2.1). The smartphone packs an impressive 4,000mAh battery.
For pricing and availability, the Honor View 30 Pro price wasn’t announced but it will be available in Russia and other countries from March. The Honor 9X Pro starts at 249 Euros for the 6GB RAM + 256GB storage model. It will also be available from March.
Honor today held a launch event which was live-streamed online. The Chinese tech giant took the wraps off a number of products that have earlier been launched in China for the global market. Top of the pack is the Honor MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 laptops.
The laptop prides itself with having an ultra-thin build with 4.8mm micro-bezel design on three sides, said to be about 0.4mm narrower than the previous generation model. This helps in offering a full-screen and immersive field-of-vision experience. The display is a 14-inch IPS display which Honor says is laminated to prevent glares. The laptop integrates a webcam in front of the keyboard with a retractable design. The power button also has a fingerprint sensor integrated with it.
Under the hood, the device is powered by AMD‘s Ryzen 5 3500U processor along with Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics card. This is notably different from the Ryzen 7 3700U processor and Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics card that the China version was announced with. The device comes equipped with DDR4 dual-channel memory and it uses PCIe NVMe SSD for storage.
Heat dissipation is one of the main focus of the MagicBook 14 & 15 as it comes with an S-shaped fab design. For higher-density fan blades, the number of fan blades has increased by 49 percent and the air volume and heat dissipation capacity increased by 38 percent.
As for the battery life, the new Honor MagicBook comes packed with a 56Wh large battery which the company says can provide 1080P video playback for 9.5 hours, web browsing for 9.4 hours, and daily office hours for 10 hours. Further, it also comes with a fast charger which the company claims can charge 46 percent in just 30 minutes.
Do note that the Honor MagicBook 15 features a 15.6-inch display that comes with a screen-to-body ratio of 87 percent. Apart from that, most of the specifications remain the same as the 14-inch model.
As for the pricing, Honor says the MagicBook 14/15 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 599 Euros and will b available from March in Germany, the UK, Spain and other countries. The pricing for the 8GB RAM+512GB storage version is yet to be announced but it will b available from April in some countries in Europe.
Realme X50 Pro 5G is finally official, despite the MWC 2020 cancellation due to the coronavirus outbreak. The handset brings all the power of the best Qualcomm’s chipset, 5G, and the fastest charging technology to the market at an incredibly affordable price compared to other flagship smartphones. We think comparing its specifications with the base variants of the latest Xiaomi and Samsung lineups is the best way to evaluate the potentialities offered by the new Realme X50 Pro 5G. That is why we wrote this article: if you want to know in detail the best affordable flagship out there, check this comparison between Realme X50 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20.
Realme X50 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20
Xiaomi Mi 10
Samsung Galaxy S20
Realme X50 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g
151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm, 163 g
159 x 74.2 x 9.4 mm, 207 g
DISPLAY
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.2 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X
6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Realme X50 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 are not among the most expensive flagships from the last generation, but they still offer a premium and trendy design. All come with punch-hole displays, but only the Realme X50 Pro 5G has a dual punch-hole. That is what makes Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 more elegant and minimalistic. I consider Xiaomi Mi 10 a more beautiful device with its curved screen and its smaller camera module, but Samsung Galaxy S20 is more compact and, unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Realme flagship, it is waterproof with the IP68 certification. Last but not least, it has the Gorilla Glass 6 protection for both the front and the rear side. So it is the device with the best build quality.
Display
Samsung Galaxy S20 wins the display comparison, despite its Dynamic AMOLED panel is actually smaller. It is the only with a Quad HD+ resolution, so a higher level of detail. Further, it reaches the highest refresh rate with 120 Hz (only available with the Full HD+ resolution). The Samsung Galaxy S20 also provides an outstanding overall image quality. It will be a hard fight between the Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 since they have almost the same display specifications. We can not give you a definitive opinion now since we did not test both the handsets.
Hardware/Software
With these three devices, you always get the best Qualcomm’s chipset, with the exception of the European version of the Samsung Galaxy S20 fueled by the Exynos 990 SoC. The devices feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage, so expect astonishing speeds and reactivity in each case. Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G offer up to 256 GB of native storage, while Samsung Galaxy S20 only comes in a 128 GB configuration. On the other hand, it is also the one to feature expandable storage. Android 10 is preinstalled and highly-customized on each of these handsets. When it comes to performance, these devices are more or less at the same level.
Camera
On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 offers the most impressive main sensor on its rear camera department. But it lacks a telephoto sensor and its secondary sensors are not so amazing. Samsung Galaxy S20 does not have that amazing 108 MP sensor, but it comes with way better secondary sensors and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. We can not give you a definitive verdict only by looking at the specs on the paper, so you have to wait for us or anyone to thoroughly test these devices once they will both be available to purchase. Realme X50 Pro 5G has inferior rear cameras, but it comes with a very interesting dual front camera which includes an ultrawide sensor. A lot of people will find that useful.
Battery
Despite it is the base variant of the lineup, Xiaomi Mi 10 has an even bigger battery than Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. It is equipped with a huge 4780 mAh battery which will surely last a lot more than Realme X50 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20. Further, Xiaomi Mi 10 has the fastest wireless charging technology with a 30W power. Realme X50 Pro 5G takes the silver medal with a 4200 mAh battery and the fastest wired charging technology (up to 65W, from 0 to 100% in 35 minutes), but it does not support wireless charging.
Price
Realme X50 Pro 5G will offer the highest value for money as it will hit the global market with a €599/$650 starting price (and the base variant will support 5G). Xiaomi Mi 10 starts at $573/$527 in China (it still did not launch globally), while Samsung Galaxy S20 will start from €899/$909 globally. On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 are more advanced devices. The former offers a bigger battery and great cameras, while the latter has amazing cameras, it is waterproof and it even comes with a more interesting display, but it is smaller and more compact. Realme X50 Pro 5G has the highest value for money, it costs a lot less than Samsung Galaxy S20, but despite this, you do not have to face a lot of compromises. Which one would you pick?
Huawei Consumer Business Group just unveiled the Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 and the Wi-Fi AX3 routers via live stream, following their withdrawal from MWC 2020 due to the global coronavirus outbreak. The event was also used to announce other products such as Huawei Mate Xs foldable phone, MatePad Pro, MateBook X Pro, MateBook D series laptops for global audience. The 5G CPE Pro 2 is a part of Huawei’s CPE Pro series high-speed routers that support a wide range of frequencies including 5G. While the Wi-Fi AX3 marks Huawei’s foray into Wi-Fi 6+ terrain.
Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 specifications and features
The CPE Pro 2 flaunts Huawei’s innovative 5G Super Uplink technology and adheres to the latest Wi-Fi 6 standards. The router packs the latest 7nm Balong 5000 chipset that supports 5G NSA and 5G SA networks. The Balong 5000 is the first chipset in the segment to offer 200MHz bandwidth and carrier aggregation technology, which in theory can double the peak download speeds obtained by the first-gen CPE 5G routers to an astounding 3.6 GBPS.
Huawei CPE Pro 2
The Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 addresses an inherent flaw of TDD band routers. While they offer adequate bandwidth for fast connections, they can only cover a small area. On the other hand, routers supporting the FDD bandwidth cover large areas but offer limited speed. This is where Huawei’s innovative 5G Super Uplink technology shines. The technology leverages the best of both bandwidths, boosting uplink performance by a few notches.
The CPE Pro 2 is MU-MIMO-compliant and can connect up to 128 devices. It features dynamic narrow bandwidth technology, blessing Huawei branded smartphones supporting Wi-Fi 6 with blazing speeds and improved coverage. Despite measuring 30% less than its predecessor, the CPE Pro 2 features silent cooling fans that can automatically adjust operating speeds to stabilize the working temperature.
Operating at around 30 dB, the cooling fans can drop the temperature by up to 50%, which in turn reduces the router’s surface temperature by 5 degrees Celsius. Working in harmony is an effective heat dissipation system, which ensures the 5G CPE Pro 2 can handle the high operating temperature.
The Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 flaunts Huawei’s revolutionary Gigahome processor and Wi-Fi 6 chipset. The router supports Huawei’s multi-chip collaborative technology that ensures Wi-Fi 6+ speeds, effectively doubling the bandwidth and offering better wall penetration when used in conjunction with Wi-Fi 6-compliant devices from Huawei.
Huawei WiFi AX3
Huawei made it possible by increasing the bandwidth to 160 MHz and implementing dynamic narrowband technology, which stabilizes the band frequency at 2MHz. Simply put, users can enjoy a more stable connection from afar while enjoying higher speeds near the device. The quad-core variant of the Huawei Wi-Fi 6 AX3 supports Huawei Share, which uses NFC to connect Android smartphones to the router, abolishing the need for passwords.
The quad-core variant also flaunts four independent signal amplifiers allowing Mesh networking on multiple Huawei routers. The AX3 is the first domestic router from Huawei to run Harmony OS. The OS optimizes routing from the app layer, kernel layer, and driver layer, establishing long-term stability. The AX3 also features HomeSec security protection, which uses an independent security zone built into the Gigahome quad-core chip, following financial-level security safeguards.
Sony earlier today sent out press releases for its latest smartphones but most of the releases did not contain the pricing and availability details of the smartphones. However, we have been able to scoop up the details of the Xperia 1 II, Xperia 10 II and L4 pricing and launch info from the press release in Germany.
Xperia 10 II
The Sony Xperia 1 II which happens to be Sony’s first 5G phone and comes in 8GB RAM/256GB expandable storage is expected to be launched in the second quarter of this year. The device will be available in Black and Purple and will retail for €1,200. Unfortunately, there’s no 4G version for this model.
Sony xperia L4
On the other hand, the Xperia 10 II will be available in Black and White hues. The device will cost €370 for the only model with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The phone is also expected to go on sale in the second quarter.
Recall that Sony announced the Xperia L4 last week but made no mention of the pricing and availability. The Sony Xperia L4 has now been revealed to also go on sale sometime in the second quarter of this year. The device will have a retail price of €200 and will be available Blue and Black colours. It equally comes in a single variant with 3GB of RAM and 64GB storage.
Realme had an event today where it launched its first flagship phone of the year. The Realme X50 Pro 5G is the first 5G smartphone to go on sale on India. Realme might have another launch soon but this time for a more affordable smartphone. This device has the model number RMX2040 and is believed to be the Realme 6i. Photos and specs of the phone gotten from FCC documents published today have surfaced on the web.
The Realme 6i has a notch at the top just like the Realme 5i that was announced in December 2019. It also has four rear cameras arranged in the same fashion as that of its predecessor. However, the main camera is a 48MP sensor and not a 12MP camera.
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Realme 6i
Realme 6i
The images show the Realme 6i also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The volume buttons are on the left while the power button is on the right.
The camera is not the only upgrade. If you look at the bottom of the phone, you will see there is a USB Type-C port at the bottom, flanked on one side by the audio jack and microphones while the other side has a speaker grille.
Sudhanshu Ambhore who shared the photos on Twitter stated that the phone has a 5000mAh battery capacity. Also, there is an image of two different power adapters that support 9V 2A output (18W). That should be good news for anyone looking to purchase the phone.
The rest of the specs are unknown. However, based on the above info, we know the Realme 6i is keeping the design of the Realme 5i but will have improved cameras, a USB-C port, and support for 18W fast charge.
Since the Realme 5i launched not long ago, it will be surprising if Realme announces a successor so soon.
Multiple sources are now spilling information on the upcoming OnePlus 8 series. OnePlus is expected to announce the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 Lite smartphones by the end of the coming month or in April. A screenshot of the About Phone page of the OnePlus 8 Pro is now doing rounds on social sites. The image has revealed the key specs of the smartphone.
OnePlus 8 Pro specifications (Rumored)
As it can be seen, the OnePlus 8 Pro has a model number of HD2023. The handset can be running on OxygenOS based Android 10 OS. The phone is fitted with a 6.65-inch Fluid AMOLED display that offers 120Hz refresh rate. The image of the phone in the screenshot shows a punch-hole placed at the top-left corner of the screen.
The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powers the smartphone along with 12 GB of RAM. The device has an internal storage of 256 GB. The image further states that the handset has a triple camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel main lens, a 20-megapixel secondary shooter and a 12-megapixel third lens. The primary lens could be the Sony IMX686 lens that debuted first on the Redmi K30 phone. Shown below are some of the live shots of the OnePlus 8 Pro that have surfaced from the same source that first leaked the above screenshot.
Previous leaks have claimed that the OnePlus 8 Pro has a quad camera setup on its back. Its fourth lens is said to be a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) lens. The authenticity of the above image could not be confirmed. Hence, it is advisable to digest the leak with a grain of salt.
Past reports have revealed that the OnePlus 8 Pro could be the company’s first phone to arrive with an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant chassis. it could also be the first OnePlus phone to arrive with wireless charging support. The Chinese manufacturer may sell the phone in a new Green color version.
Microsoft put paid to speculations about its rumoured foldable phone when it announced the Surface Neo and Surface Duo in October 2019 with the Surface Duo adopting a folding phone design. The two models which happened to be Microsoft’s first attempt at the dual-screen phones was billed to be released in 2020. However, seems Microsoft has got another concept foldable phones in the works.
A recent patent application stumbled upon by MSPoweruser suggests the US company may be planning to launch a redesigned foldable phone that may have borrowed some design inspiration from the Galaxy Fold. The patent titled “FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE WITH INTERACTABLE USER INTERFACE SURFACE ON THE EXTERNAL SHELL” was filed with the European Patent Office in 2018 and was published in December of 2019.
The patent description details including a third screen at the back of a foldable smartphone so the user can interact with the phone without unfolding it into a tablet. Notably, this is the same concept used by Samsung on the Galaxy Fold which had an in-folding design with a small screen at the back that can be used when the phone is folded.
Interaction on the user interface surface during the closed state of the foldable display device may allow the user to select content to be shown on at least one display screen of the foldable display device on the interior section during a subsequent open state of the foldable display device.
Additionally, the user interface surface may be configured to allow an object produced (e.g., drawn or written) on the user interface surface to be stored for display on at least one of the first display screen, the second display screen, or the user interface surface. The interface will also allow users to transfer content to the bigger screen if they unfold the display. This could, in theory, allow seamless switching between displays and could improve the overall user experience.
OPPO recently confirmed that it will be announcing the OPPO Find X2 series on March 6. The line-up includes OPPO Find X2 and Find X2 Pro smartphones. Ahead of the launch, the Find X2 Pro has bagged Bluetooth SIG certification through which its key details have been revealed.
Earlier, the certification platforms like Thailand’s NBTC and Malaysia’s SIRIM had revealed that the Find X2 series would have two phones, Find X2 (CPH2023 model number) and Find X2 Pro (CPH2025 model number). The Bluetooth SIG certification of CPH2025 Find X2 Pro reveals that it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC processor along with 8 GB of RAM> it has an internal storage of 256 GB.
The listing also resolves any doubts over the phone’s rear camera. This would be a triple camera setup that includes 48-megapixel, 48-megapixel, and 12-megapixel sensors. The front of the phone would house a 32-megapixel camera in a punch-hole display cut-out. The selfie camera could be a Sony IMX616 lens whereas the triple cameras setup may include a custom-made Sony IMX689 primary lens, a Sony IMX708 ultrawide sensor and a telephoto shooter. The phone runs on Android 10 OS and ColorOS 7.1 and it carries support for Bluetooth 5.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi.
The listing further furbishes details on the display for the phone series. Find X2 Pro would come with a 6.7-inch, QHD+ display. OPPO’s VP, Shen Yiren has earlier revealed that the phone series will have flexible OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.
Additionally, a video chip would also allow for upscaling from SDR to HDR. The panel specifications certainly seem to meet the “waterfall display” tag but with curves that are not very sharp. This would allow some room for hardware buttons on the side. The display will feature a hole at the top left corner. A Chinese leakster who on Weibo post said that Find X2 has support for 65W wired flash charge, 30W wireless flash charge, and 10W reverse charging. The Find X2 series will be arriving with some other features such as M1 co-processor, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.0 storage, Wi-Fi 6 and NFC. There is no word on the pricing of the Find X2 series.
Huawei has launched its new flagship-grade Matebook X Pro 2020 laptop in Europe, bringing a bezel-less display and Intel’s latest 10th generation chipset. In addition to the Matebook X Pro ultrabook, the company is also bringing its cheaper Matebook D lineup from China to Europe. The D series comes in two versions, the Matebook D 14 and D 15.
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020
The Matebook X Pro comes with top of the line specifications featuring Intel’s latest 10th generation Comet Lake processors. The laptop can be configured with up to Core i7 chip, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. You also have the option to upgrade to Nvidia’s MX250 discrete graphics.
The ultrabook has a 13.9-inch touchscreen display with a 3:2 3000 x 2000 aspect ratio and 91% screen to body ratio. Design-wise not much has changed as compared to its predecessor. In fact, you have the exact same 14.6mm × 304mm × 217mm chassis that weighs 1.33kg as last year. You also get one USB-A port and two USB-C ports along with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a fingerprint enabled power button. The pop-up 1MP camera that’s hidden on the keyboard also makes a come in this model.
The Matebook X Pro 2020 comes in a new emerald green color option, in addition to space grey and mystic silver.
The ultrabook starts at €1499 for the base Core i5 variant and will go on sale in April 2020.
Huawei Matebook D 14 & 15
Huawei also announced the new Matebook D 14 & 15 models globally today. These aren’t exactly new laptop models from the company. Huawei had announced them back in China in November 2019 and today, it has launched them globally.
The Matebook D features a 14-inch 1080p display while the Matebook 15 comes with a 15.6-inch 1080p screen. The two laptops can be configured up to the 10th generation Core i7 processor with an option to go for an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U chipset. You can choose between SSD or SSD + HDD combo too. Notably, features such as a fingerprint enabled power button and pop-up button camera will be available on this budget D series as well. Both the laptops get a 65W charger in the box.
Unfortunately, we have no word on the availability or pricing of the Matebook D lineup in Europe yet.
Chinese tech giant Huawei has announced the MatePad Pro 5G for the global market today. The MatePad Pro redefines tablet in the 5G era and is in good stead to take on the iPad Pro than previous models. It’s Huawei’s first major attempt at launching a premium tablet range as it comes with 5G connectivity, something that was missing on the model released in China in November last year. The tablet presents with stylish design as well as a keyboard folio and companion stylus.
Huawei MatePad Pro
The MatePad Pro 5G is indeed a true flagship tablet as it is powered by a Kirin 990 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB storage. The tablet packs a nanoSD card slot onboard that can be used to expand the storage when needed.
Design-wise, the MatePad Pro features a 10.8-inch IPS LCD display with rounded corners and a punch-hole that houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The display comes with quad HD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and DCI-P3 color gamut. The device weighs just 460 grams. With 4.9mm slim bezels around the display, the MatePad Pro promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.
The tablet is equipped with a huge 7,250mAh battery that supports 40W rapid charging. However, the device ships with 20W fast charger. There is also support for 15W wireless charging and 7.5W reverse wireless charging on the onboard.
For interface, the Huawei MatePad Pro runs EMUI 10-flavoured Android 10 OS. By connecting the optional keyboard, the tablet’s interface will switch to computer mode to offers users with a friendly desktop PC experience. The Smart Keyboard costs €129 (around $140).
The rear aspect of the device is made of a premium metal panel. The rear panel features a 13-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture. It comes with features like phase detection autofocus and LED flash. The device comes with support for M-Pencil stylus that 4096-level pressure sensitivity nib. The stylus can be charged wirelessly by simply attaching to the device.
Other features include Histen 6.0 audio support, quad speakers, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS (only on LTE edition) and USB-C. Lastly, there is no fingerprint scanner on the MatePad Pro and it also lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.
As for the pricing, the MatePad Pro will start at €549 (around $594) for the WiFi version with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage WiFi model (€749 or around $810) houses the M-Pencil and includes an extra €200. The non-LTE 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version without M-Pencil is priced at around €599 (around $648) while the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version is priced at €699 (around $756) respectively. Huawei detailed the WiFi versions to go on sale in April. The 5G version comes with a €799 (around $865) but the company didn’t disclose when it will be available.
Black Shark has confirmed that it will be launching the Black Shark 3 smartphone on March 3 in China. Ahead of the launch, the two Black Shark devices with model numbers KLE-A0 and MBU-A0 have appeared on the database of 3C authority of China. These devices could be arriving in the Chinese markets as Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro, respectively. The KLE-A0 has also appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform through which some of its key details have been revealed.
Black Shark 3 3C certifications
As it can be seen in the screenshot, both KLE-A0 and MBU-A0 are 5G-ready devices. Both phones are equipped with MDY-11-EF/EB charger that supports 65W rapid charging. No other information has surfaced through the 3C listing of the KLE-A0 and MBU-A0 Black Shark 3 phones. Previously, the MBU-A0 phones was spotted at the MIIT certification body of China.
The Geekbench 5 listing of the MBU-A0 smartphone reveals that it scored 901 points in the single-core test and 3,015 points in the multi-core test. The Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the device. The name mobius mentioned in the Geekbench listing in the motherboard field could be the codename of the smartphone. Speaking of codename, it is believed the KLE-A0B Black Shark 3 is codenamed as Klein. Coming back to MBU-A0, the phone is fueled by a Qualcomm chipset that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. It seems to be the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM.
Nothing much is known on the specifications of the Black Shark 3 or Black 3 Pro smartphones. It was recently revealed that the Black Shark 3 will be arriving with a massive 5,000mAh battery that will carry support for 65W fast charging. Black Shark has partnered with Tencent Games for the forthcoming Black Shark 3 smartphone. Some reports have claimed that the Black Shark 3 could be arriving with a quad HD+ resolution supporting display that offers 120Hz refresh rate and up to 16 GB of RAM.
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