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Feb 19, 2020

In November 2019, OPPO released its newly updated custom user interface for its mobile Android operating system — ColorOS 7. With that, the company had also revealed one of the largest adaptation plan for the new interface.

So far, the company has gradually released ColorOS 7 update for several of its smartphones in China, including Reno Ace, Reno 10x Zoom Edition, Find X, Reno2, among others while the global variant of Reno 10x Zoom, Reno2, and F11 and F11 Pro have also received the new update.

Today, the Chinese smartphone maker issued a new statement that the ColorOS 7 adaptation process has been impacted due to special circumstances and the company is doing everything to maintain the commitment.

Because of the coronavirus outbreak in China, it is difficult to maintain smooth operations in the company as several worker are not coming and some have reported late, affecting the planned operations.

The company says that it has been stepping up deployment of resources to improve the efficiency along with ensuring the health and safety of engineers. The company has thus updated the early adopters plan for the ColorOS 7 in the Chinese market.

With this, the OPPO Reno Ace, Reno Ace Gundam Edition, Reno 10x Zoom Edition, and Reno Barcelona Custom Edition, will be getting the update on 10th March 2020 instead of earlier plan of releasing update in January.

On the other hand, OPPO Reno and Reno Inspiration Edition are now set to get the ColorOS 7 update on 20th March while OPPO R17 and R17 New Year Edition will get the same on 10th March, postponed from January 2020.

Other smartphone models which are set to get the new ColorOS update on 10th March include OPPO R17 Pro, R17 Pro New Year Edition, R17 Pro King Custom Edition, Reno2, Find X, Find X Lamborghini Edition, and Find X Super Flash Charge Edition. OPPO K5 will get the update on 22nd February while Reno Z and Reno2 Z will get the same on 26th February and 31st March respectively.

ColorOS 7 is based on Oppo’s Infinite Design concept that has its core philosophy in lightweight visuals for a clean and user-friendly interface. It brings additional privacy-related features such as the Personal Information Protection option that allows users to protect their personal data from third-party apps and software. To know more about the new interface, including all the new features, click here.

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Buy Samsung Galaxy A60 Smartphone for Just $299.99 from Gearbest

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 19, 2020

Samsung relied on the Galaxy A series to reclaim its losing grip in the Chinese market. Launched in April last year, the lineup comprised the Galaxy A60 and the Galaxy A40s smartphones.

Even months after hitting the store shelves, the Galaxy A60 continues to garner noteworthy popularity among the South Korean phone maker’s huge fanbase. Taking its undying demand and skyrocketing popularity into consideration, Samsung is now offering the A60 for a lowered price through Gearbest.

The light blue tinted Galaxy A60 model that ships with 6GB RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity would normally set you back $387.35, but thanks to Gearbest’s latest flash sale, this variant can now be yours for a lowered price of just $299.99. This is a 23 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price.

The Galaxy A60 is an irresistible smartphone that sports a mammoth 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD (2340 x 1080 pixels resolution) that features a punch hole to accommodate the 32MP selfie camera. Rather than having a traditional speaker placed at the top, the phone adopts the sound-on-display technology, which we have seen in the Galaxy A80.

Moreover, the dual-SIM phone packs a powerful Snapdragon 675 Octa-Core processor along with a highly competent Adreno 612 GPU under the hood. It houses a triple camera setup featuring a 32MP, 5MP and an 8MP camera at the back.

The Galaxy A60 runs the Android 9.0 Pie operating system and is backed by a 3500mAh non-removable battery. Aside from that, the A60 comes with a slew of useful sensors such as the Accelerometer, three-axis Gyro, proximity sensor, geomagnetic sensor, gravity sensor and more.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and place your order. Gearbest had sold out more than a hundred pieces at the time of writing, and it is worth noting that the flash sale will come to an end in just nine days.

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Huawei P40 and P40 Pro 5G spotted on TENAA hinting imminent launch

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Feb 19, 2020

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is gearing up to launch its next-generation P-series flagship devices, which should be Huawei P40 and P40 Pro. While the phones have been leaked in the past, both of them have now appeared on TENAA.

Since the P40 and P40 Pro have been listed on certification website TENAA, it is being speculated that the launch of the flagship smartphones in the China isn’t far away. However, the company is yet to revealed any information regarding the same.

As per the TENAA listing, the Huawei P40 carries model number Huawei ANA-AN00 and ANA-TN00 while the P40 Pro carries model number ELS-AN00 and ELS-TN00. While the listing doesn’t reveal their specifications, it does confirm that both the smartphones will come with support for 5G connectivity.

Since the 5G support is touted, we expect the devices to come powered by the company’s latest flagship chipset — Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G SoC. We expect to know more about the phone’s specifications in the coming days or weeks.

As per the leaks, the Huawei P40 will come with a triple rear camera setup which will consist of a 40MP Cine (ultrawide) camera with a 1/1.5” sensor size, a 52MP main camera with a 1/1.3” sensor size, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

On the other hand, the Pro model will come with a 40MP Cine (ultrawide) camera with a 1/1.5” sensor size paired with a 52MP main camera with a 1/1.3” sensor size. Rather than a telephoto camera, Huawei is said to adopt a periscope zoom lens like that of the Huawei P30 Pro. It is said to offer more optical zoom, at least 5x, and of course more digital zoom and the phone will also have a 3D ToF camera.

Huawei is expected to offer an OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and the phones will have features like in-display fingerprint sensor. The screen will also come with a dual punch-hole cut-outs for housing the front-facing cameras of 32MP and 8MP.

As Huawei is still banned from doing business with the United States, the company lacks license to use Google Mobile Services. Thus, instead of GMS, the smartphones will come with the company’s own suite of apps named Huawei Mobile Services aka HMS. However, the device will be running the latest Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with its own EMUI custom interface.

Apart from the P40 and P40 Pro, Huawei will also be launching another smartphone in the lineup — Huawei P40 Lite E. The smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench with 1.71GHz octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM, along with Android 10 OS.

Huawei usually launches its P-series flagship smartphones in the month of March and we expect the Chinese giant to continue doing the same this time as well. Thus, we expect the company to soon announce the P40 series launch dates for the month of March.

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Buy Universal HUD Head Up Display 10W Wireless Fast Charging Car Cell phone GPS Navigation Image Reflector Holder Mount for Just $25.59 from Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 19, 2020

The market is teeming with a wide range of essential car accessories such as air fresheners, emergency kit, car safety hammer, universal chargers, etc that you must-have for a safer driving experience, especially if you travel by car daily or usually have family members on board.

If you search for car accessories online, you are highly likely to come across a slew of steeply-priced products that usually require you to go through an arduous installation process. Thankfully, the popular Chinese e-tailer offers a myriad of easy-to-install car accessories that you can get your hands on without emptying your pocket.

We’d be checking out the Universal HUD Head Up Display 10W Wireless Fast Charging Car Cell phone GPS Navigation Image Reflector Holder Mount that is currently available through Banggood for a considerably lowered price. Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is offering the amazing gadget for just $25.59.

Aside from doling out a noteworthy 15 percent discount on the gadget that usually retails for $29.99, Banggood is also giving its users a chance to avail of free shipping, provided your cart value exceeds $19.99. Moreover, if you are placing your first order through the Chinese online store, you qualify to use the $18 Off New User Coupon and save more money at checkout.

The New HUD (Head-Up Display) wireless fast charging mobile navigation holder mount comes with a no base mode that suits the environment of the instrument room in your car. Based on the driver’s line of sight, the display can be adjusted by 180-degrees.

Furthermore, it adopts import chip multiple advanced technology protection and delivers 10W wireless fast speed charging. This smart chip offers low temperature charging for extended battery life.

The large screen display provides a crystal clear and wider view of the road. It can accommodate and wirelessly charge mobile phones that measure under 7-inches. The HUD provides the display for navigation.

To know more about the Universal HUD Head Up Display 10W Wireless Fast Charging Car Cell phone GPS Navigation Image Reflector Holder Mount, you can simply visit this link. Don’t forget to place your order before the promo ends if you are interested in receiving the discount.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip teardown shows the phones isn’t as durable as advertised

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Feb 19, 2020

Foldable smartphones are becoming mainstream and even though it carries an expensive price tag, such devices seem to be in-demand. While the build quality has improved from what companies offered last year, there’s still concern about the same because of how expensive such devices are.

The focus is currently on the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone and from what we’ve seen so far, it seems that the device is not easy to crack. iFixit recently shared a video teardown of the phone, showing the phone’s internals and revealing its build.

Samsung has been advertising its new “fiber shield” hinge which intends to trap stray dust and keep it from getting inside the smartphone. While the phone does have this new type of hinges, the working isn’t as good and impressive as what Samsung made it look.

Folks at iFixit dropped the foldable smartphone it into a bag of purple dust, they took the phone out and shook out the dust but despite this, some dust got inside the Galaxy Z Flip and it even stopped the hinge from fully opening.

As this is not a situation that you will face in your regular usage, the company may have designed the phone just keeping the real-time scenarios in mind and the fiber shield hinges are for repelling day-to-day pocket lint.

Also, it’s noteworthy that the company clearly says that the smartphone is not water and dust resistant and the same warning shows up on the screen when you first turn on the Galaxy Z Flip.

There are a few other teardown videos on the internet which shows that the screen is prone to marks and scratches just like a plastic screen but the company is advertising the screen to be glass. Samsung clarified that the display is indeed glass, but has a “protective layer” on top.

When that protective layer is removed, the screen stops working. This is similar to the original Galaxy Fold which wouldn’t work when the protector was peeled off, sparking concerns about its build and forcing Samsung to delay its launch.

Overall, it is evident that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is an impressive device as far as engineering is concerned. However, the device does have some flaws in terms of design and build, which could lead to durability issues.

Xiaomi granted patent for a smart mask with sensors for real-time data collection

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Feb 19, 2020

Face mask have been in demand for protecting users from environmental issues such as air pollution as well as from being affected with viruses. They are currently more in-demand in China because of the coronavirus outbreak.

While Xiaomi is already selling face masks in its home country, the company has now obtained a patent for the new “smart masks” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

The patent description reveals that the upcoming smart mask from Xiaomi will come equipped with a computing unit for the processor to calculate all the data that the sensors on the mask collects.

The collected data will be stored on the mask using the storage module and can also be transferred to other devices, thanks to the connection module. Along with all this, there’s also a built-in battery that powers the standard air filter.

It will also come with sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes which will help the mask determine if the user is moving or in a stationary position. Sensors on the Xiaomi smart mask will be recording data such as total wearing time, pollution absorption, breathing volume, breath counts, among others.

The mask can also be connected to a mobile application which will show all the data in real-time along with giving information about the weather and air quality of users’ city. It seems that the smart mask will also be able to detect potential breathing abnormalities and could also recommend a healthier breathing method.

However, do note that this is just a patent application from Xiaomi which has been granted and the company has not indicated if it plans to launch any such product in the market. Even if it does, there’s no guarantee that the smart mask will be available for purchase in the market anytime soon.

Samsung’s Galaxy M31 full spec sheet and renders leak

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Feb 18, 2020

The Galaxy M31 is an upcoming mid-range smartphone from Samsung set to launch on February 25. The launch is still a week away and promotional pages put up by Samsung and Amazon India have already confirmed a few specs. If you do not want to wait until next week for the full spec sheet, then it will please you to know it has been leaked along with renders of all the color variants.

The leak comes from Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414). According to his tweet, the Galaxy M31 will be powered by the Exynos 9611 which is the same processor that powers the Galaxy M30s.

Full Specs-
Exynos 9611
6.4" Super AMOLED Infinity U, 2340 x 1080 res
64MP (f/1.8) Main + 8MP (f/2.2) Wide-Angle + 5MP (f/2.2) Depth + 5MP (f/2.4) Macro
32MP (f/2.0)
6000mAh with 15W charging
6/128
Dual SIM + dedicated microSD slot upto 512GB
159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm
191 g

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) February 18, 2020

The phone has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and there is a dedicated MicroSD card slot for up to an additional 512GB just in case you need more storage.

We already know the phone will have a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an FHD+ resolution. We also know the selfie camera is a 32MP sensor and the primary rear camera is a 64MP (f/1.8) sensor. However, his tweet reveals the other rear cameras are an 8MP f/2.2 wide-angle camera, a 5MP f/2.2 depth camera, and a 5MP f/2.4 macro camera.

The Galaxy M31 will have a 6000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. It will come with dual SIM slots too. Its dimensions are given as 159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 millimeters and its weight is 191 grams.

Alongside the spec sheet, he also posted renders of the phone in the three color variants it will be available in. We have already seen the phone in blue and black but this is the first time we are seeing the red variant.

The renders show the device has a small camera bump. You can also make out the hole for the audio jack at the bottom. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone.

Based on the above specs, the Galaxy M31 is just a Galaxy M30s with better and more cameras.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 18, 2020

After the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 lineups, we think it is time to compare the most powerful variants of the flagship series from the hottest brands of the moment. If you are looking for the best Samsung flagship and you have no budget limits, then you should go for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. The latest and most powerful Chinese handset of the moment is the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, while iPhone 11 Pro Max is the best Apple mobile device. Through this comparison between their specifications, you can learn which one offers the highest number of advantages on the paper.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

	Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max	Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm, 226 g	166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm, 222 g	162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 1242 x 2688p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED	6.9 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Apple A13 Bionic, octa-core 2.65 GHz	Samsung Exynos 990, octa-core 2.73 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB – 4 GB RAM, 512 GB	12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	iOS 13	Android 10, One UI	Android 10, MIUI
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 + 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.0 + f/2.4 12 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	Quad 108 + 8 + 12 + 20 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.0 + f/2.0 + f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3969 mAh, fast charging 18W, Qi wireless charging	5000 mAh, fast charging 45W, Fast wireless charging 15W	4500 mAh, fast charging 50W and fast wireless charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Waterproof IP68, Face ID	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 9W, waterproof IP68, 5G	Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging

Design

You might find it very hard to make a decision after evaluating the design of these three handsets. I will share with you my personal thoughts about the aesthetics since most of the opinions on the design are subjective. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is definitely a very elegant and futuristic design, but it has bigger dimensions and a huge camera module, that is why it would not be my choice. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is more compact and it comes with more premium materials (stainless steel for the frame), that is why it is my favorite choice. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is very elegant as well, it looks even more futuristic than both its rivals, but it has an inferior build quality and it lacks a certification for water resistance.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins the display comparison. It has a higher resolution (so a higher level of detail), a higher refresh rate and a better overall quality. And we are not the only ones saying this: the device has just been tested by DisplayMate which confirmed its amazing screen. Despite it lacks a high refresh rate, we give second place to the Super Retina XDR OLED display found on the iPhone 11 Pro Max. There is a silly and bigger notch, but it includes Face ID, so we can forgive it. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro still comes with an astonishing display, especially for that price. You get just a Full HD+ resolution, but there is a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 180 Hz touch sampling rate, as well as HDR10+.

Hardware/Software

All of these devices feature top-tier hardware including the best Qualcomm’s and Apple’s chipsets, as well as an amazing software optimization. I had no chance to test the performances of the best Samsung device and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro since they are still not available globally, but overall, you should not get big differences given that they all feature an amazing hardware department. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro run Android 10 out of the box, while iPhone 11 Pro Max runs iOS. Note that S20 and Mi 10 support 5G connectivity, while iPhone 11 Pro Max does not.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins the camera comparison as well, at least on the paper. It features up to 100x digital zoom (10x hybrid optical zoom) thanks to a 48 MP periscope lens, and it even comes with a huge 108 MP main sensor and an ultrawide lens. Even its front camera is top-notch with its 40 MP resolution. Even Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are top-end camera phones, with the latter providing an astonishing quality when it comes to video recording. But unlike Samsung Galaxy S20 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, the iPhone 11 Pro Max does not support 8K video recording.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a huge 5000 mAh battery and it will likely last a lot more on a single charge. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro should come right after with a 4500 mAh battery supporting the fastest charging technology (50W wired and 30W wireless). But you still get a great battery life with the iPhone 11 Pro Max, despite it has a battery capacity below 4000 mAh. In each case, you get wireless charging.

Price

Prices are the weakest points of these flagships. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a starting price of €1349/$1399, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro starts from €660/$712 (actually we only know its Chinese price, it will cost more globally) and iPhone 11 Pro Max is priced €1189/$1099 for its base variant with 64 GB of internal storage. Overall the most interesting and awesome device on the paper is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. It offers an amazing camera department, a bigger battery, and a better display experience.

Read More: iPhone 11 Pro Max selfie camera makes the Top 10 on DXOMark

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

PROS

Amazing cameras
Waterproof IP68
Huge battery
Best display
Ultrasonic fingerprint reader

CONS

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

PROS

Awesome cameras
Fastest wireless charging technology
Fastest charging technology
Good price

CONS

Nothing particular

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

PROS

Waterproof IP68
Great build quality
Face ID
Nice cameras

CONS

No 5G

Samsung Galaxy A71 could go official in India tomorrow

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Feb 18, 2020

After launching the Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphone in the Indian market last month, the South Korean giant seems all set to launch yet another smartphone in the A-series — Samsung Galaxy A71 in India tomorrow.

A new report from IANS citing sources aware of the development claims that the Galaxy A71 will go official in the Indian market tomorrow as a premium mid-range device and will be priced around ₹30,000, which roughly converts to $419.

Since the smartphone has already been made available in Vietnam, we know what to expect from it. The phone comes with a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED Infinity-O display that is integrated with a fingerprint reader.

The display offers Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC clocked at 2.2GHz and is packed with 6GB and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of an f/1.8 aperture 64-megapixel main lens, an f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel depth sensor, an f/2.4 aperture 5-megapixel macro lens and an f/2.2 aperture 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. On the front side, it features a 32-megapixel snapper with f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling.

As for the software, the device runs the latest Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box and comes pre-loaded with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging technology.

The report indicates that Samsung is likely to bring some useful “Make for India” features in the Galaxy A71 which have been developed at Samsung R&D Institute in Bengaluru. It is Samsung’s biggest research and development facility outside of home country South Korea.

While the Samsung Galaxy A71 is expected to go official in India tomorrow, it is said to be available for purchase in the country from 24th February. To know for sure about the phone’s availability as well as pricing information, we’ll have to wait for a few more hours.

Performance test video shows Ulefone Armor 7 going against CAT S61

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Dimitris Economou

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Feb 18, 2020

Ulefone is a well-established brand in the rugged smartphone market and its latest flagship -Armor 7- not only can withstand extreme working conditions but is a great performer too. Of course, there are other famous brands on the market as well and today’s video puts Armor 7 against the famous CAT S61. Let’s check out how the 2 rugged flagships performed in the video down below.

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Ulefone’s Armor 7 sports the Helio P90 SoC backed by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and this bundle achieves a score of 210472 points in AnTuTu Benchmark test, 2 times higher than its famous opponent. App launching and multitasking is much faster and smooth on Armor 7 compared to CAT S61 and even large games like Arena of Valor and PUBG run without and hiccups. Also, Armor 7’s camera performance is far superior to that on the S61 as it comes with a triple rear camera with 48MP main sensor that captures detailed photos with lower noise and bright colors, close to the original subject. On the other hand, the result on CAT S61 seems a bit dim. The overall user experience is superior on the Armor 7.

Lastly, there’s another field where the Armor 7 excels in: price. It currently is on sale on Aliexpress selling at just $369.99 whereas its opponent’s original price is $999, almost triple! It’s clear that famous brands aren’t always the best choice. If you are interested, you can grab the Armor 7 on Aliepxress. For more details about the company and its other products, check out their official website.

Realme unveils Realme Link app for its IoT but wants you to choose an icon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 18, 2020

Realme Payhat Fitness Tracker — We may see a Realme fitness tracker

It is already a confirmed fact that Realme will be launching its first 5G phone – the Realme X50 Pro 5G simultaneously in Spain and India on February 24. The event which will be an online-only event will also see the company unveil its plans for future IoT products.

Realme doesn’t have any IoT device in the market presently but has just announced an app that will serve as a hub for its ecosystem. The app is called the Realme Link. According to the company, the Realme Link will come pre-installed on all future Realme smartphones and it will let you view and control all your Realme IoT products from one place. The app is obviously still in development as the company recently shared four different icons on Realme Community and is seeking for users to vote for the one they like best. According to Realme, the main icon consists of two interconnected letters L, which stands for “Link”. The letter “O” in the middle, stands for “Operator”. Also, +the “O” represents an ecosystem. “We hope to bring you an ecosystem with excellent IoT experience through realme Link. The extension of the circle represents that realme aims to continuously enrich AIoT product categories and prefect the experience of the realme ecosystem. You can also see the icon as two people hugging. realme Link wants to provide a platform for our fans to have more connections with each other.”

The voting is open until February 21, 4:30 PM IST. We expect some cool smart home gadgets to also go official on February 24. Already, we know the company will launch a fitness tracker and TWS headset.

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New Galaxy Fold 2 leak reveals it will come with a new form of S Pen

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Feb 18, 2020

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is still making the news and it sure deserves the spotlight. However, it is not the only foldable phone we are getting from Samsung this year as the Korean manufacturer is going to release a successor to the Galaxy Fold later. There have been leaks of the Galaxy Fold 2 floating across the web in recent weeks, and another one popped up online yesterday, this time from Max Weinbach of XDA Developers.

Galaxy Fold with S Pen |3 — Image source: LETSGODIGITAL

According to him, the Galaxy Fold 2 will have an Infinity-V display up in front. There is no mention of the screen being bigger than that of its predecessor but there is a high chance it will be.

Galaxy Fold 2: front cover is infinity V display. Main is either hole punch or under display camera. New form of SPen. S20+ camera setup. Ceramic and stainless steel. Will come in Blue, Silver, Gold, Pink, Black.

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) February 17, 2020

He adds that the main display either has a hole for the camera or will have an under-display camera. This should mean that “notch” at the top left of the Galaxy Fold’s display is gone.

The big reveal is actually that the Galaxy Fold 2 will have an S Pen and a new type for that matter. This is exciting news since the device practically unfolds into a tablet and a stylus will definitely make it a more productive device.

Max also mentions that the Galaxy Fold 2 will have the Galaxy S20+‘s camera configuration which is a 12MP main camera paired with a 64MP telephoto camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 3D ToF camera.

The tweet also reveals the phone will come in both ceramic and stainless steel variants and will be available in blue, silver, gold, pink, and black.

The Galaxy Fold 2 sure sounds pretty exciting with all these new additions but it may also translate into a more expensive device than its predecessor.

Qualcomm to launch the 5G modem & RF-integrated Snapdragon X60 early 2021

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 18, 2020

US fabless chipmaker Qualcomm has been at the forefront of the 5G chip development for mobile devices. The company hopes to continue its exploit with the planned release of an integrated 5G modem and RF system that can aggregate 5G mmWave and sub-6 bands and include a smaller antenna.

The Snapdragon X60 will be the third generation of Qualcomm’s 5G modem integrated with an RF system. The X50 kicked off 5G and the X55 is being used in the latest Samsung devices. The X60 is designed to scale 5G devices and allow carriers to be flexible with the spectrum and optimize performance.

Snapdragon X60 comes with the first 5-nm 5G baseband design. X60 has the ability to aggregate multiple 5G bands and combinations including mmWave and sub-6 using frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD). The modem is equipped with the Qualcomm QTM535 mmWave antenna module with a more compact design. Qualcomm didn’t mention how much smaller the QTM535 is relative to its predecessor.
The 5G modem-to-antenna system can deliver up to 7.5 Gbps download speeds with 3 Gbps upload speeds.

The x60 will reportedly be sampled in the first quarter of this year and will start finding its way into devices from early 2021.

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Honor 9X Pro global launch set for February 24; will ship with HMS

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Feb 18, 2020

Honor as well as its parent company, Huawei will both hold an online event on February 24. It has now been revealed that Honor’s event which is called the All-Scenario Intelligence Conference will also double as the global launch of the Honor 9X Pro.

According to Android Authority, Honor stated in a press release sent to them that the Honor 9X Pro will be its “first HMS-based smartphone”. HMS is short for Huawei Mobile Services and is the solution Huawei came up with as an alternative to Google Mobile Services (GMS). This info nullifies the earlier report that the Honor View 30 will be the first HMS-based smartphone.

The Honor 9X was already announced in China more than six months ago but it will just be getting a global launch. The phone has a Kirin 810 processor which is more powerful than the Kirin 710/Kirin 710F found in the global version of the Honor 9X.

The press release also revealed that Honor will also announce new MagicBook laptops. These should be the Honor MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 that launched in China last November. It remains to be seen if Honor will launch the Intel version or Ryzen version or both.

The Honor 9X Pro has a 6.59-inch 1080 x 2340 display. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of expandable storage. There is a 16MP motorized pop-up selfie camera and a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup on the back. Honor has included a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and ships it with a 4000mAh battery and Android 9 Pie.

Alleged Sony Xperia 9 press render leaks; has triple rear cameras

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Feb 18, 2020

Sony’s naming scheme is messed up at the moment. It launched the Xperia 1 in February 2019 and followed it with the Xperia 5 in September 2019. One of the phones it was supposed to announce at MWC 2020 before the event was canceled is said to be a flagship phone called the Xperia 5 Plus or Xperia 1.1. Now a new leak has surfaced of an upper mid-range phone called the Xperia 9 and it should be the successor to last year’s Xperia 10.

A press render of the Xperia 9 was posted on Reddit a few days ago and it gives us our first look at the upcoming device which is rumored to be powered by a Snapdragon 765 processor.

The Xperia 9 is shown to have a curved display with a big bezel at the top and a significantly smaller one at the bottom. The phone looks like an elongated Pixel 4. The forehead of the phone houses a single camera and the cutout for the speaker.

On the back of the device are triple rear cameras arranged vertically. All three sensors share the same housing while an LED flash sits below the setup. If you look closely, you should see the NFC logo a few millimeters from the camera setup.

The authenticity of this image is not yet verified, so we advise you to take it with a grain of salt.

Sony says it will have an online event on its Xperia YouTube channel. We will have to wait until then to know if this leak is false or not.

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Giveaway – Realme offers a chance to Win 5 Realme 5i for Free

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Feb 18, 2020

Realme, the popular smartphone manufacturer, has just announced that it will be offering a chance to win 5 Realme 5i smartphone for free. The giveaway is a part of the celebration after the smartphone model sold more than 5.5 million units globally.

Realme 5i serves as the entry model in the Realme 5 series and is targetted in the more affordable price range. One of its notable features is most definitely its power capacity with a 5,000mAh battery pack. This offers an impressive 30 day standby which also translates to an overall higher endurance even when consuming multimedia content like movies or videos.

Under the hood, the Realme 5i features Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC alongside either 3GB or 4GB of RAM paired with 32GB and 64GB of internal storage. Furthermore, the handset also features a quad camera setup, which is quite rare for an affordable smartphone at this price range. For display, the device arrives with a 6.5 inch FHD display with a mini-drop screen.

Here’s how to Enter the Giveaway to Win 5 Realme 5i Smartphones:

First, one must add the Realme 5i to the cart on AliExpress. (special discount also offered). (Click here to go to the AliExpress website with the smartphone)
You also have to follow Realme’s Global Page on Facebook. (Click here to go to the Facebook page)
Next, participants also have to send screenshots of the device being added on the cart to the Realme’s page via Messenger.
The company will announce the 5 lucky winners randomly.

Note: The time period to participate in this giveaway is from 11th February to 26th February 2020. So hurry up before the special offer ends.

LG K61, LG K51S, and LG K41S launch with 6.5” screens and quad rear cameras

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Feb 18, 2020

LG has just announced a trio of mid-range phones for its K-series. The LG K61, LG K51S, and the LG K41S are the names of its three new phones. All three devices come with 6.5-inch displays albeit different designs, quad rear cameras, and 4000mAh batteries.

LG K61

The LG K61 is the leader of the pack and is another LG phone with a punch-hole display just like the LG Q70. The 6.5-inch display has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and an FHD+ resolution. The punch hole which is at the top left corner houses a 16MP sensor.

On the back are four cameras arranged horizontally. There is a primary 48MP camera paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 5MP sensor for depth. Below the cameras is a fingerprint scanner

LG says there is a 2.3GHz octa-core processor inside the device but the manufacturer and model are not specified. You also get 4GB of RAM and the option to choose between 64GB and 128GB of expandable storage (2TB max.).

The LG K61 packs a 4000mAh battery that charges via a USB Type-C port. The phone has DTS:X 3D Surround Sound, a dedicated Google Assistant Button, and MIL-STD 810G compliance. There is also Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and an audio jack. LG has kept mute on the version of Android the phone ships with.

The K61 will be available in Titanium, White, and Blue.

LG K51S

The LG K51S also has a 6.5-inch punch-hole display but the resolution has dropped to HD+. It also has a 20:9 aspect ratio and is narrower than the K61S.

Inside the phone is a 2.3GHz octa-core chipset and there is 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot will allow you to add up to an additional 2TB of storage.

There is a 13MP camera in front for selfies while on the back you get a 32MP primary camera, a 5MP super wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Below the rear cameras is a fingerprint scanner.

Just like the K61S, you have MIL-STD 810G compliance, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, a Google Assistant Button, a USB-C port, an audio jack, DTS:X 3D Surround Sound. The LG K51S has a 4000mAh battery too and will be available in Titanium, Pink (Red), and Blue.

LG K41S

The LG K41S ditches the punch-hole display for one with a waterdrop notch but keeps the size at 6.5-inches, the resolution at HD+, and the aspect ratio at 20:9. Its processor is clocked at 2.0GHz and you get 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor while the primary rear camera is a 13MP sensor. The remaining three rear cameras are the same as that of the LG K51S.

It also has a fingerprint scanner, dedicated Google Assistant button, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type-C port. There is MIL-STD 810G compliance and DTS:X 3D Surround Sound.

The battery capacity is 4000mAh and you will be able to pick up the phone in Titanium, Black, and White.

Price and Availability

LG has not revealed the pricing for the phones. However, it says the phone will be available in the second quarter of the year in the Americas as well as key markets in Europe and Asia.

The phones should not be expensive since LG says they are targeted at consumers who want to “upgrade from their mediocre smartphone experience while staying within budget”.

LG also added in the press release that specifications and features may vary depending on the market.