Purported Vivo Z6’s full specifications leaked through TENAA listing

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Feb 24, 2020

Vivo has today revealed that the company’s next-generation Apex-series smartphone — Vivo APEX 2020 Concept Smartphone will be officially unveiled in its home country China on 28th February at 11:00 AM local time.

The company was expected to announce its APEX 2020 Concept Smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. However, as the MWC 2020 conference got cancelled due to concerns related to coronavirus, Vivo was forced to change it launch schedule and has now revealed that the phone will be showcased on 28th February in Beijing, China.

Making this announcement, Vivo said that the upcoming APEX 2020 represents vivo’s prediction and layout of mobile phone development and technological innovation in 2020, said the company.

The company has also released the first teaser poster for the smartphone that shows faintly curved screen and the number “120” which could be 120Hz screen or something complete different. Another image shows the back of the phone with periscope zoom camera for loss-less zoom.

For those who are unaware, Vivo’s Apex series for smartphones is known for launching devices with the latest as well as experimental technology. The upcoming device also hints at what we could expect from the company’s upcoming flagship smartphones.

Previously leaked renders of the upcoming smartphone suggest that the Vivo APEX 2020 will continue to have bezel-less design and apparently a super-high screen-to-body ratio. The device will utilise the in-display fingerprint sensor and would have a curved-edge display design.

It is also said that while APEX 2018 and APEX 2019 utilised a pop-up camera design, this year’s model will likely ditch that and may have an under-screen selfie camera. On the back side, there’s a circular Oreo-shaped main camera module with a rectangular optical zoom lens. The upcoming device will also come with 5G connectivity and fast charging technology support.

Pre-Order Xiaomi Mi 10 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G Smartphones from Giztop

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Feb 24, 2020

Xiaomi unveiled two premium flagship phones including the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro via an online-only event in China earlier this month. As part of Xiaomi’s attempt to make its foray into the premium category segment, the two devices have been integrated with top-notch specs and high-end features.

Both, the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro seem to adopt similar design elements including a curved display and a rear-mounted quad-camera setup. Xiaomi has reduced the display chin to just 3.32mm in a bid to increase the screen to body ratio on the new devices.

Multiple color and storage options of the 5G-ready Xiaomi Mi 10, as well as the Mi 10 Pro smartphones, have now gone up for pre-order through Giztop. Let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G

The Mi 10 was first made available in China on February 14th and as expected, it was sold out within a few minutes. Xiaomi even had to prepone the second sale, which was slated to take place on February 21st, to February 18th at 10:00 AM.

Available in black, gold and ice blue color option, you can pre-order the 5G-enable Mi 10 through Giztop. The 12GB RAM+256GB ROM variant would set you back $789. The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model, on the other hand, is available for $669.

The 8GB RAM+256GB ROM Xiaomi Mi 10 5G model is currently available for pre-order for $719 through Giztop. Note that the estimated delivery of the phone is by the end of this month. You can visit this link to place your pre-order. You can check out the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G features below:

6.67-inch Curved AMOLED punch-hole display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Octa-core processor
Adreno 650 GPU
108MP+13MP+2MP+2MP rear cameras
20MP AI front camera
MIUI 11 based on Android 10 OS
4780mAh battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 5G

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G

Just like the Mi 10 5G smartphone, various color and storage options of the Mi 10 Pro 5G are currently up for pre-order on Giztop. The blue-tinted 12GB RAM+256GB ROM model carries a $909 price tag, while the slightly larger model that ships with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage would set you back $989. This model is available in blue and white color options.

Alternatively, you can go for the 12GB RAM+256GB ROM variant which is available in just white color option for $909. Likewise, you can place your pre-order for the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G variant if you are willing to shell out $829. This variant comes in blue and white color options.

The irresistible Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G boasts an array of impressive features that you can check out below:

6.67-inch Curved AMOLED punch-hole display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Octa-core processor
Adreno 650 GPU
108MP+8MP+12MP+20MP rear cameras
20MP AI front camera
MIUI 11 based on Android 10 OS
4500mAh battery

It is worth noting that the estimated delivery of the phone is by the end of February this year. You can follow this link to place your pre-order now.

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Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II renders and specs leaks; has ZEISS lens and audio jack

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 24, 2020

Last weekend should have been an exciting one for mobile phone lovers if MWC 2020 wasn’t canceled. Manufacturers such as TCL, OPPO, HMD Global, and Xiaomi had originally scheduled their product launches for the weekend but had to reschedule following the announcement that MWC will not hold this year due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Sony, on the other hand, scheduled its own event for today but has switched it to an online event that will be live-streamed on YouTube. Ahead of the launch, specs and renders of two new phones – the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 10 II – have been posted online.

Xperia 1 II

The Xperia 1 II is a flagship and the successor to the Xperia 1 released last year. The phone has been slightly designed and comes with significant upgrades and features.

Sony is sticking to the 6.5” screen size and 21:9 aspect ratio. There is no notch or punch hole but we still have bezels. The OLED screen has a 4K resolution and Sony has added what it calls Motion Blur Reduction which provides the same benefit as having a 90Hz refresh rate according to the spec sheet.

There is a Snapdragon 865 processor under the hood and it is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. We do not know if there will be other configurations, especially in Sony’s home country.

The Sony Xperia 1 II has four rear cameras. There is a 12MP 16mm 1/2.6” sensor with Dual-PD autofocus. It is paired with a 12MP 24mm 1/1.7” sensor with Dual-PD autofocus and OIS. You also get a third 12MP sensor with a 70mm focal length, 1/3.4” sensor size, PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom. The last rear camera is a 3D ToF camera with autofocus.

The rear cameras use ZEISS lens and have features such as Real-time Eye Autofocus and 20fps AF/AE tracking burst. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor.

The Xperia 1 II has stereo front speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and even has an audio jack, unlike its predecessor. There is a 4000mAh battery inside it with support for wireless charging but there no mention of the charging speed. The phone also has an IP65/IP68 rating which means it is dustproof and waterproof.

The spec sheet also mentions features such as 21:9 gaming support, DualShock 4 direct connection, Elite Gaming, and Game Enhancer.

The Xperia 1 II will be available in black and purple.

Xperia 10 II

Sony’s second phone is the mid-range Xperia 10 II. It doesn’t have 5G support like the flagship phone but it comes with more cameras and bigger battery capacity than its predecessor, the Xperia 10.

The display is a 6.0-inch 21:9 FHD+ OLED panel with Video Image Optimisation. There are bezels at the top and bottom of the screen.

Sony has replaced the Snapdragon 630 with the Snapdragon 665 processor and paired it with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It has three rear cameras arranged vertically on the left side. It includes a 26mm 12MP sensor with PDAF, a 52mm 8MP sensor, and a 16mm 8MP sensor. The spec sheet says it has color reproduction know-how from Digital Imaging. Users also get an 8MP front-facing camera.

The Xperia 10 II has an audio jack, Hi-Res Audio (wired and wireless), LDAC support, DSEE HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine. It packs a 3600mAh battery and also has an IP65/68 rating. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and NFC.

Sony will release the phone in black and white colorways.

We should know about the prices and availability of the two new phones when they launch later today.

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Redmi K20 Pro officially delisted; Redmi K30 Pro may debut in coming month

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 24, 2020

Earlier this month, Redmi had said that it will be stopping the sales of Redmi K20 Pro in China. Today, the company has officially confirmed that it has delisted the Redmi K20 Pro. While the Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition is still listed on the Xiaomi China’s website, it is no longer available for purchase. The delisting of Redmi K20 Pro is a good hint that the arrival of the Redmi K30 Pro is close at hand.

Redmi’s Weibo post that confirms the delisting of the Redmi K20 Pro highlights the good reception that it received from some of the best tech portals of the world. The company claims that it sold 5 million units of the Redmi K20 series across the globe. At the bottom of the poster, the text “Redmi K30 Pro is coming soon” (machine translated) can be seen. Based on the past reports, it can be said that the Redmi K30 Pro may break cover in March.

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Redmi K30 Pro specifications (Rumored)

Like the Redmi K20 Pro, the Redmi K30 Pro smartphone will be arriving with a notch-less OLED screen and a pop-up selfie camera. A leaked render of the phone that surfaced recently revealed that it is equipped with a pop-up selfie camera system includes two front-facing cameras. Also, the back panel of the phone has a vertical camera setup placed inside a circular ring like the Redmi K30.

The image revealed that the rear camera setup of the Redmi K30 Pro has three camera sensors and two LED flash units in between. There is a fourth camera placed outside the circular ring. It is said that the Sony IMX686 64-megapixel lens which is also available on the Redmi K30 will be the primary lens of the Redmi K30 Pro.

The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform will be powering the device. The handset was recently spotted with 8 GB of RAM on Geekbench benchmarking platform. The phone is said to be equipped with LPDDR5 RAM technology. The device could be housing a 4,700mAh battery. It is speculated that the phone could be carrying support for 33W fast charging.

There is no word on the pricing of the Redmi K30 Pro. However, it is speculated to cost between 3,000 Yuan (~$426) and 3,500 Yuan (~$497).

Realme X50 Pro 5G will come in a new Moss Green color option

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Feb 24, 2020

Realme is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone in a few hours — Realme X50 Pro 5G. While the company has already shared several details related to the device, it has now revealed details about the phone’s color.

Xu Qi, Vice President of Realme and President for Global Marketing has revealed that the Realme X50 Pro 5G smartphone will come in Moss Green color, which he claims has never been launched before.

Recently, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth had announced that the X50 Pro 5G has achieved benchmark score of 603,871 on AnTuTu, making it the first smartphone to surpass the score of 600,000.

The company has confirmed that the Realme X50 Pro 5G will come with a Super AMOLED screen from Samsung with a refresh rate of 90Hz and E3 light-emitting material. As per the earlier reports, the phone will feature a Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with Snapdragon X55 5G modem that enables dual-mode 5G. It is also said to pack up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Realme recently confirmed that the phone will come with a 64MP primary sensor in the quad-camera setup. It has also been revealed that the camera will come with features like 20X hybrid zoom support, Realme’s SAT smooth zoom technology, seamless switching between photo and video mode, among others.

Coming to the battery department, Realme has confirmed that the X50 Pro 5G will come with a 65W SuperDart fast charging technology. The technology is most likely based on the SuperVOOC 2.0 charging tech used by OPPO in its last year’s Reno Ace model.

A recent report suggested the pricing of this upcoming smartphone for the Indian market. Press Trust of India quoted the company’s executive revealing that the X50 Pro 5G will be priced around ₹50,000 (~$696) in India.

Infinix S5 Pro images leaked online ahead of its launch; features pop-up selfie camera

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Feb 24, 2020

Infinix could soon launch a new smartphone named Infinix S5 Pro and ahead of the phone’s official launch, a few images of the same have leaked online, revealing its design as well as some key specs and features.

The leak suggests that the device will come with a 6.6-inch display and the screen won’t have any kind of notch on top. Instead, the company has opted for pop-up mechanism for the front-facing camera sensor.

As for the camera department, the smartphone will feature a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Details about the other two sensors are not yet known.

Recently, it was reported that the device will come equipped with a 4,000mAh battery along with AI smart power management feature. The phone could be fuelled by MediaTek SoC and it may house a rear-facing fingerprint reader.

According to some reports, the device could be made available in India in two color options — Green and Violet. It is said to be priced under ₹10,000 (~$139) which means that it could arrive as the cheapest phone with pop-up selfie snapper in India.

This will be the third model in the company’s S5 line after the standard Infinix S5 and S5 Lite. As for the specs, the Infinix S5 features 6.6-inch full HD+ punch-hole display whereas the Infinix S5 Lite sports a same-sized HD+ screen with punch-hole design.

Both phones are powered by Helio P22 chipset and 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of native storage. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on both devices along with XOS UI. The Infinix S5 and S5 Lite are packed with 4,000mAh batteries.

In the camera department, while S5 has 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture the Lite variant comes with a 16-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. While the standard model has a triple camera setup, the Lite variant has a dual-camera setup. The S5 and S5 Lite are priced at ₹7,999 (~$111) and ₹8,999 (~$125), respectively.

Xiaomi-backed Roborock gets listed; raises $641 million

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Feb 24, 2020

Roborock Technology Co. Ltd., known as Roborock, which is backed by Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, raised around 4.5 billion yuan which is approximately $641 million through Initial Public Offering (IPO).

In the company’s trading debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market, the company’s share skyrocketed by 84.5 percent from its IPO price of 271.1 yuan and with that, Roborock’s market cap surged past 33 billion yuan, which is around $4.7 billion.

The listing price of 271.12 yuan per share for Roborock is the highest issue price on the A-share market since 2010. It will use the IPO proceeds to develop next-generation robotic home cleaners and a data analysis platform.

For those who are unaware, China-based Xiaomi owns about 24.7% of Roborock, a robotic cleaning appliances provider, through its associated companies Tianjin Jinmi Investment Partnership and Shunwei Capital. Other investors in the company include Gaorong Capital and Qiming Venture Partners.

The company was founded in the year 2014 and as said, it designs and sells intelligent home cleaners and other cleaning appliances. The first product from the startup was launched in 2016, named Mi Home Robotic Vacuum Cleaner.

For its second product — Roborock Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, which was launched in 2017, the firm took the route of crowdfunding and raised more than 10 million yuan in just four hours of going live.

Google address Huawei situation and warns users not to sideload apps

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Feb 24, 2020

Soon after Huawei was put on the “Entity List” by the United States, effectively banning the company from doing business with the US-based companies, Google stopped support for the Chinese company, prohibiting it from using Android on Huawei’s smartphones.

Now, Google has published a new article in which the company clarifies that it has been prohibited from working with Huawei on new device models or providing Google’s applications, including Gmail, Maps, YouTube, the Play Store and others for preload or download on these devices.

It also added that the company has continued to work with Huawei in compliance with government regulations to provide security updates and updates to Google’s apps and services on existing devices and says that it will continue to do so.

For those who are unaware, Google is only allowed to work with Huawei on device models available to the public on or before May 16, 2019. The company has also warned users not to sideload its applications on new Huawei phones.

It the blog post, it writes that “sideloaded Google apps will not work reliably because we do not allow these services to run on uncertified devices where security may be compromised. Sideloading Google’s apps also carries a high risk of installing an app that has been altered or tampered with in ways that can compromise user security.”

Meanwhile, Huawei has launched Huawei Mobile Services aka HMS which is being seen as an alternative to GMS in order to reduce its reliance on Google. The company is also planning to invest billions of dollars to boost its app ecosystem.

LG V60 ThinQ render leaks showcases the smartphone’s design

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Feb 24, 2020

LG’s upcoming flagship smartphone — LG V60 ThinQ smartphone was leaked earlier this month, revealing some of its key specifications. Now, ahead of the launch details, official-looking renders of the V60 ThinQ has leaked online.

This is the first clear at the flagship smartphone that we’ve seen so far. From the renders, it’s clear that the device will come with a waterdrop notch on top of the display for housing a single selfie camera.

In comparison, the LG V50S feature dual front-facing camera while the V50 packs a single camera sensor on the front side. However, the bezels around the display seems quite thin and there’s also an earpiece on the top bezel which seems a bit wider, indicating the presence of dual speakers.

On the left side, there’s a volume rocker key as well as a dedicated Google Assistant button while the power button is placed on the right side. However, that button is not visible on the rendered image.

The phone is said to come with a quad-camera setup on the back where the sensors will be arranged horizontally. The device is also expected to come powered by a 5,000mAh battery, an upgraded compared to the V50S ThinQ‘s 4,000mAh battery. We also expect the smartphone to come with fast charging technology.

Interestingly, the lock screen on the leaked render of the phone shows 24th February, which was the scheduled launch date. However, since the Mobile World Congress 2020 has been cancelled, the new launch date for the same is not yet known.

While the company has not yet announced the new launch date for the LG V60 ThinQ smartphone, we expect the device to go official next month, i.e. March 2020.

Realme X50 Pro 5G Rumor Roundup: All we know about the affordable flagship

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 23, 2020

In less than one day Realme will officially launch its next flagship. The successor of the Realme X2 Pro will be called Realme X50 Pro 5G and besides being a flagship carrying a great price tag, it will also be the first 5G smartphone from the company launched by Oppo. Thanks to several leaks and official teasers, we do not need to wait for tomorrow in order to know the main specifications of the new “affordable flagship”. This is a rumor roundup listing all the known specs and features of the Realme X50 Pro 5G ahead of the official launch.

Realme X50 Pro 5G Rumor Roundup

Design

The design of the Realme X50 Pro 5G will not be so different from its more affordable sibling Realme X50 5G launched last month. Just like the vanilla X50, the Realme X50 Pro 5G will come with a dual punch-hole display, the same shape for the camera module (four rear cameras arranged vertically with a LED flash on the right), a glass back and a metal frame, as confirmed in official renders which partially showed the phone design.

But the color variants will be different: Realme X50 Pro 5G will be available in Rust Red and Most Green, as you can read on the official teaser on Realme’s website. On the bottom border of the phone, there will be a SIM tray placed on the left, a microphone, a USB Type-C port to charge the battery and a speaker. The volume balancer will be placed on the right side of the phone, while the power key should be on the right side.

Display

Realme X50 Pro 5G will boast an amazing display. It will be an AMOLED panel with a high 90 Hz refresh ratio and an in-display fingerprint reader and these are official details just like the ones listed in the design paragraph above. According to a leaked screenshot, the display will have a 20:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It will be a dual punch-hole display with two front cameras embedded. We still do not know the exact size of the display; Realme X50 5G is equipped with a 6.57-inch panel, but this does not mean anything.

You can read more by clicking here.

Specs & Software

Under the hood, Realme X50 Pro 5G will pack the most powerful Qualcomm’s chipset: we are talking about the octa-core Snapdragon 865 with a dual mode 5G modem (Snapdragon X55) supporting both sub-6 GHz frequencies and mmWave. The SoC will be paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 native storage. The phone is also expected to come in more affordable configurations with less RAM and storage.

Users will find Android 10 out of the box, customized by the new Realme UI 1.0. According to leaked benchmarks, Realme X50 Pro 5G will be one of the devices with the highest performance in the whole market. On AnTuTu, the device broke every record with a total score superior to 600,000 points. However, even though Realme’s CMO Xu Qi Chase shared a screenshot with that result, AnTuTu did not confirm it. This means it might be an offline test. In a previous test, the handset scored 574,986 points.

You can read more by clicking here.

Camera

In a promotional teaser published on the microblogging platform Weibo, the company revealed that the Realme X50 Pro 5G will come with a 64 MP quad-camera setup. The camera will feature 20x hybrid zoom support, Realme’s SAT smooth zoom technology and seamless switching between photo and video mode. The rest of the rear camera configuration is not yet confirmed.

According to rumors, the telephoto lens will come with a 13 MP resolution. On the front side, there will be a dual selfie camera including a 32 MP main sensor with UIS Max Super Video Stabilization, as confirmed on another official teaser shared on Weibo. The main sensor will be paired with an ultra wide angle lens with a 105 degree field of view. It looks like the camera department has improved a lot if we compare the device to the Realme X2 Pro. Its predecessor had its cameras as the weakest point since they can be considered as the only midrange feature of the handset.

You can read more by clicking here and here.

Battery

Unfortunately, Realme did not confirm the battery capacity of the Realme X50 Pro 5G and this does not leave us optimistic about it. We expect a battery capacity superior to 4000 mAh, but it might be just slightly above that threshold. On the other hand, Realme X50 Pro 5G will be one of the fastest charging smartphones out there. It will support the new SuperDart Charge technology with a power 65W. We do not know how much time it will take for a complete charge, it will depend on the battery capacity.

Oppo Reno Ace is another device featuring a 65W fast charging technology and it brings its 4000 mAh battery from 0 to 100 percent in just 30 minutes. Blazing speeds. According to the CMO Xu Qi Chase, Realme X50 Pro 5G will ship with a 65W charger out of the box. It will be a GaN charger, so much more compact and lighter than other high speed chargers such as the one of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. Consider that, besides being more compact, GaN chargers are usually much more expensive than regular ones.

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Realme X50 Pro 5G – Launch, price and availability

Realme X50 Pro 5G was initially scheduled to launch at MWC 2020 in Barcellona. But after the MWC 2020’s cancellation due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the company will announce its flagship in an online launch event in Madrid on February 24, at 10:00 AM CET. The company will also hold an event in New Delhi (India) on February 24 at 2:30 local time (same time as the Madrid launch).

The flagship was advertised as India’s first 5G smartphone, but it will not launch in India only. It will also come to the European market. The Chinese giant still did not reveal the official pricing, but according to rumors, the handset will be priced around ₹50,000 in India, which roughly translates into $696.

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Poll of The Week: Will you purchase a 5G phone in 2020?

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 23, 2020

When it comes to purchasing phones this year, there will be a new factor for buyers to consider – 4G or 5G. The sales of 5G smartphones are expected to increase this year even though most parts of the world, including key markets such as India, are yet to have 5G networks. However, there will still be lots of 4G smartphones too released alongside 5G models.

For example, Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series comes in both 4G and 5G variants. In some markets, only the former is available, while in others, both versions are available. iQOO has also confirmed that its iQOO 3 will also have a 4G version and will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro launched in China doesn’t have a “non-5G” model. However, that might change when it gets a global launch especially in markets that are yet to have 5G networks. Xiaomi may even decide to announce a different 4G flagship for these markets.

So for this week’s poll, we want to know if you will be picking up a 5G phone this year. Will you get a 5G device because there is 5G where you live or will you pick up one even though 5G service is yet to roll out where you reside? Do take the poll and also share your opinions in the comment section.

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Leaked OnePlus 8 Pro’s live photo shows quad rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 23, 2020

The OnePlus 8 Pro is one of three phones OnePlus is expected to announce in the first half of the year. We already know what the device looks like thanks to leaked renders that were posted on the web as early as last year. Now, live photos of the flagship have been posted on the web and they confirm what we already know.

OnePlus is sticking with the same vertical camera arrangement it used for the OnePlus 7 Pro and the OnePlus 7T Pro. The image shows the camera housing holds three sensors just like its predecessors. However, the setup is now flanked by an extra camera on the left. This camera has been reported to be a 3D ToF camera. There is also a slit below the 3D camera while the LED flash sits below the camera housing.

Sadly, the image does not show the front of the device so we can’t get a good look at the punch-hole display. The OnePlus 8 Pro will have a curved display with a hole-punch on the top left corner for a single front-facing camera.

Other than a new display and an extra camera, the OnePlus 8 Pro will also have support for wireless charging. The standard/non-pro OnePlus 8 has also been reported to have wireless charging which is good news for those who plan to save some bucks and pick it up over the Pro model.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 processor will power the OnePlus 8 Pro and it will have a Snapdragon X55 modem for 5G network support alongside.

The launch date is still unknown and there are reports that it will launch earlier than its predecessor did last year. Nevertheless, when it does launch, it will be held online (at least in China) due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 vs S20+ vs S20 Ultra: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 22, 2020

This year the latest Galaxy S lineup is composed of three flagships: Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. For the first time, the Plus variant is not the most advanced one anymore and there is an even more awesome version: the Ultra variant. While everyone already knows which is the best variant and which is the inferior one, for a lot of people it is not easy to realize which variant is the best for their needs and which provides the highest value for money. That is why we decided to publish this comparison highlighting the differences between the specifications of Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

	Samsung Galaxy S20	Samsung Galaxy S20+	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm, 163 g	161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm, 188 grams	166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm, 222 g
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), 525 ppi, Dynamic AMOLED 2X	6.9 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X
PROCESSOR	Samsung Exynos 990, octa-core 2.73 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz Samsung Exynos 990, octa-core 2,73 GHz	Samsung Exynos 990, octa-core 2.73 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot	12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 10, One UI	Android 10, One UI	Android 10, One UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 12 + 64 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.0 + f/2.2 10 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 12 + 64 + 12 + 0.3 MP f/1.8, f/2.0, f/2.2 and f/1.0 10 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 108 + 48 + 12 + 0.3 MP TOF, f/1.8 + f/3.5 + f/2.2 + f/1.0 40 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 25W, Fast wireless charging 15W	4500 mAh Fast charging 25W and wireless charging 15W	5000 mAh, fast charging 45W, Fast wireless charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 9W, waterproof IP68	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP68 waterproof, reverse wireless charging 9W, Optional 5G	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 9W, waterproof IP68, 5G

Design

The vanilla version of the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup provides the most elegant and minimalistic design since it features the smallest camera bump on the rear side. Further, the vanilla S20 is also a more compact device than Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra, since it features a smaller display. But it looks like Galaxy S20+ has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio than both Galaxy S20 and S20 Ultra. Further, its camera module is not much bigger than the vanilla S20. In each case, you get a waterproof phone with both the front and back sides protected by Gorilla Glass 6, so an outstanding build quality.

Display

The displays of Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra come with the same flagship-level specifications. They are all Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with HDR10+, a Quad HD+ resolution, and a refresh rate up to 120 Hz (you can enable the 120 Hz refresh rate only if you opt for the Full HD+ resolution, otherwise you have to stick to 60 Hz. What really changes between these handsets is the display diagonal: Galaxy S20 has a compact 6.2-inch display, Galaxy S20+ has a 6.7-inch screen and Galaxy S20 Ultra has a wide 6.9-inch display. Bigger displays are better for productivity and multimedia lovers, while smaller ones allow easy one-handed use and transportability.

Hardware/Software

The whole Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup is fueled by either a Snapdragon 865 or an Exynos 990 chipset depending on the market, paired with 12 GB of RAM in every configuration (except for the Galaxy S20 Ultra which comes in a higher-end configuration with 16 GB of RAM). So you get essentially the same performance. And all of these devices have 5G variants. What changes is the internal storage: for the vanilla S20 you only have the 128 GB option, while for the S20 Plus and the S20 Ultra you get up to 512 GB of internal storage. All the devices come with UFS 3.0 storage expandable with a micro SD. They pack Android 10 out of the box, customized by One UI 2.

Camera

The best camera phone of the trio (on the paper it is even the best camera phone of the whole market, currently) is the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Unlike its cheaper siblings, it supports up to 100x zoom and it comes with the main sensor boasting a 108 MP resolution. The second place goes to Galaxy S20+ which differs from the vanilla S20 for an additional TOF 3D camera.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the most amazing even when it comes to the battery life, thanks to a big 5000 mAh battery. Right after we got the S20 Plus with a 4500 mAh battery.

Price

Samsung Galaxy S20 starts from €999/$999 (5G), S20+ costs €1,099/$1,199 (5G) in its base variant, and Galaxy S20 Ultra (5G) has a starting price of €1,349/$1,399. Galaxy S20 Ultra is obviously the winner, but if you do not need the best cameras and a 4500 mAh battery is sufficient for you, S20+ is enough. Galaxy S20 has a compact display and not everyone likes this. Further, it has a way smaller 4000 mAh battery. If you do not care about those two compromises, then the Galaxy S20 remains a good deal which will allow you saving some money.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S20

PROS

More compact
More affordable

CONS

Smallest battery
Inferior camera department

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus

PROS

Good quality price ratio
More compact than S20 Ultra
Better cameras and battery than S20

CONS

Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

PROS

Best cameras
Biggest display
Biggest battery
Fastest charging speeds

CONS

Price
Dimensions

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