Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, the world’s one of the largest technology company, isn’t of the opinion that the smartphone industry has reached its peak. He even doesn’t think it is anywhere near reaching its peak.
During an interview, he said “I know of no one who would call a 12-year-old mature,” where he is referencing the 12 years since the first iPhone debuted. He added, “sometimes these steps are humongous, sometimes these steps are smaller. But the key is to always make things better, not just change for change’s sake.”
His comments come at a time when the sales of iPhone have declined in recent quarters and the overall smartphone shipments across the industry have slowed over the past several quarters.
The industry-wide slump has been attributed to the notion that many new flagship smartphones only offer minor upgrades over their predecessors. This makes it more difficult for companies to convince consumers to upgrade every year or two. This has contributed to the notion that smartphone innovation has peaked.
While analysts predicted that the iPhone 11 series would offer incremental upgrades over its predecessors, it is being believed that the upcoming iPhone models will come with 5G support as well as a new design and technology. It seems that the company is hoping to bring back the iPhone sales growth with major changes to the lineup.
On Monday, Redmi took off covers from the 4G and 5G editions of the Redmi K30 smartphone. The handset arrived as the successor for the Redmi K20 phone that was unveiled earlier this year. Unlike the Redmi K20 that came with a notch-less AMOLED display, the Redmi K30 features a notch-less IPS LCD panel with a cutout for two front-facing cameras. Fresh information reveals that the Redmi K30 does not feature a pill-shaped cutout for the dual selfie snappers as it was thought before. It actually features two separate punch-holes for the two cameras and there is a black bar masked through the software between the two lenses.
On Weibo, multiple users have revealed that while choosing from available options to hide the display cutout through settings, an empty space can be seen between the two lenses for a brief moment. Since the Redmi K30 does not feature an AMOLED screen but an LCD panel, the gap between the two cutouts are not deep black as it would have been on AMOLED screens. Some users have somehow managed to forcibly removed the black gap and the use the phone with two separate punch-holes.
The Redmi K30 comes with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels full HD+ resolution and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. The display offers a high refresh rate of 120Hz and it comes with anti-greasy and anti-fingerprint coating. The LCD panel supports HDR10. The TUV Rheinland certified screen can filter the harmful blue light. The two punch-holes on the screen houses a 20-megapixel main selfie camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The 8nm Snapdragon 730G mobile platform powers the 4G edition of the Redmi K30. Its 5G variant is fueled by the all new Snapdragon 765G SoC. Both models come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. There is a shared SIM slot for supporting a microSD card. The Android 10 OS customized with MIUI 11 runs on the device.
The rear shell of the Redmi K30 feature has a quad camera setup. It has a 64-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel dedicated macro sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor along with dual-LED flash. The Redmi K30 is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The device is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.
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At the launch event of the Redmi K30 series, all the eyes were catalyzed on the Redmi K30 5G due to its new Snapdragon 765G and its 5G capabilities. But Xiaomi also announced another device: the vanilla Redmi K30. It is not a 5G phone and it is nothing we did not already see in the past in terms of specs, but it will carry an incredibly affordable price. That is why we decided to compare it with the most important value for money smartphones released in the recent period. We chose the Realme X2 and the Huawei Nova 6 SE for an amazing value for money comparison between smartphones sold for less than €300.
Xiaomi Redmi K30 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Huawei Nova 6 SE
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 front camera
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 27W
4000 mAh, fast charging 30W
4200 mAh, fast charging 40W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Design
Redmi K30 and Huawei Nova 6 SE offer a slightly more attractive design because they have punch-hole displays. The former has two holes for a dual front camera, while the latter has just a single hole in the display, so a more beautiful front panel. I personally prefer the Huawei Nova 6 SE due to its cleaner design and its more compact dimensions, but it is all a question of tastes. While Realme X2 has a classic waterdrop notch, on the other hand, it offers a definitely interesting rear side with reflective glass and suggestive color variants. Which would you go for?
Display
Not a lot of people would easily think that in 2019 the best display of this comparison is an IPS panel. But it is exactly what we are trying to tell you: the Redmi K30 has an IPS panel, but it also comes with some technologies making it better than the AMOLED display found on the Realme X2. Unlike the X2, Redmi K30 supports the HDR standard and it is even the only affordable phone to offer a 120 Hz refresh rate. So it provides smooth user experience and even richer image quality. Even Huawei Nova 6 SE has an IPS panel, but in this case, you get a classic midrange display with nothing special to offer.
Specs & Software
The performance kings here are both Redmi K30 and Realme X2. Both are fueled by the Snapdragon 730G chipset paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of fast UFS 2.1 internal storage. But there is a small difference: Realme X2 is the only with a dedicated micro SD slot allowing to use both dual SIM and micro SD at the same time. On the other hand, Realme X2 is the only which still runs Android 9 Pie, while Redmi K30 and Huawei Nova 6 SE come with Android 10 out of the box. That is why Redmi K30 is slightly more interesting.
Camera
When it comes to cameras, Huawei Nova 6 SE is the inferior one, while Redmi K30 and Realme X2 are almost at the same level. Both are equipped with a 64 MP quad camera including an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. And both shoot pretty nice photos but they are not real camera phones. The main difference regards the front cameras: Realme X2 has a single 32 MP sensor, while Redmi K30 has a dual front camera with 20 and 2 MP resolution, including a depth sensor.
Battery
The bigger 4500 mAh battery on the Redmi K30 will most likely allow him to last more on a single charge. But Huawei Nova 6 SE is not so distant with its 4200 mAh unit and it offers a much faster charging technology with a 40W power.
Price
Redmi K30 starts from about €210/$233 in China, Realme X2 starts from €230/$255, and Huawei Nova 6 SE from €280/$311. At the end of the day, I would not choose the Huawei Nova 6 SE because I define Redmi K30 and Realme X2 two devices with a higher value for money. Redmi K30 is the most interesting because of its better display and probably longer battery life.
If you have used or owned a walkie-talkie before, then you are that the functions are mostly limited to two-way radio communication over a limited number of channels. This hasn’t really helped the transformation of the gadget from field use to a common gadget you can find everywhere. Xiaomi today crowdfunded a walkie-talkie that can change the market landscape. The product is actually dubbed BeeBest Smart Walkie-Talkie and will likely make owning one attractive.
BeeBest is a known brand when it comes to the manufacture of high-end walkie-talkies. We bring you a couple of pictures of the smart walkie-talkie as well as a closer look at the features.
The BeeBest Smart Walkie-Talkie adopts a more compact build which looks like a feature phone if not for the large front speaker and thickness. It, however, has a smaller form factor than the conventional walkie-talkie. Also, there is no extended antenna and that is because it uses a hidden antenna design. It equally comes with WiFi and 4G cellular connectivity. There is a SIM card slot and the intercom function works within a 5000km radius. Another good thing is that multiple devices can be interconnected at the same time with security.
Apart from group communication, you can also communicate with friends individually as there are multiple call modes onboard. There is a dedicated button to activate the intercom function. The button can also be used to inquire about the weather, listen to songs and news as it comes installed with XiaoAI Smart Assistant. The device can even be paired with the MIJIA smart home app.
Further, the walkie-talkie has a built-in GPS, adopts passive hybrid positioning, has SOS function, and can send location information to mobile phones in an emergency. It gets power from a 2440mAh battery with a battery life of 60 hours. It uses a USB-Cport which means the battery will be charged pretty fast. The device also comes with Bluetooth and the device can be used as a Bluetooth speaker, paired to a smartphone or other device.
In addition, the walkie-talkie features a built-in 2-inch IPS color screen. The screen shows the font and contents clearly even while outdoors. It displays contents such as time, information, battery level, connected groups, etc. The volume rockers are located at the right side of the display.
The device comes with IP54-level water/dust protection, dedicated smart assistant button, built-in back clip and vibration in case it is left on silent mode.
The BeeBest Walkie Talkie comes in BlackDeep Space Blue and Snowy white colour options and costs just 399 yuan ($57). See more pictures of the walkie-talkie from the gallery below.
The Reno3 series will be announced in China on December 26. The launch will be for the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro and both will be 5G mid-range phones. While OPPO has announced that the Reno3 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor, it has not said anything about the chipset inside the Reno3. Now, we have official confirmation on the processor that will power the Reno3 as well as some other details, thanks to a page put up by OPPO.
According to the info on the page, the Reno3 will be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000L 5G processor. MediaTek is yet to announce the chipset which is also known as the MT6885.
Yesterday, the AnTuTu benchmark result of the Reno3 surfaced on the web and it revealed the device has an MT6885Z processor powering it. The benchmark result showed the processor has a Mali-G77 GPU. We presume it also has Cortex-A77 CPU cores like the Dimensity 1000 but at a lower clock speed.
The page also reveals the Reno3 has a thickness of 7.96 millimeters but does not say if it has the same 4025mAh battery capacity as the Reno3 Pro.
Based on the render we have seen, the Reno3 will have an AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. We also already know it will come with 64MP quad rear cameras and have an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The page also says OPPO is running a sweepstakes and the prizes up for grabs include the Reno3, OPPO OO-Fresh Earphones, and OPPO MH13 wired earphones etc.
Yesterday we reported that Realme Buds Air could feature Wireless Charging. The news came from a close source with GSMArena, but today, CEO Madhav Sheth has officially confirmed that you can charge the case using wireless charging. We haven’t got any specifications of the earbuds but this feature should explain why the Realme Buds Air could be costlier than offerings like the Redmi Airdots.
Recent reports have revealed that the retail package of the Realme Buds air will contain the earbuds, USB-C charging cable and a user manual, with up to six months warranty. Expected features of the earbuds include support for built-in voice assistant and touch controls, 12mm Bass boost driver and Bluetooth 5.0.
Huawei sort of attempted to reawaken the tablet market with the launch of the Huawei MatePad Pro towards e end of last month. Not only was the MatePad Pro launched with a Kirin 990 chipset, but it equally came with a 5G version. In terms of aesthetics, the tablet features a premium build.
The MatePad Pro has now gone on sale for the first time in China. The sale went live earlier today on VMall and will be wrapped up in a few hours time. It’ll be interesting to get a demographics of the flagship tablet’s sales performance. For this sale, only the 6GB RAM+128GB storage version is on offer and it comes with a price tag of 3,199 yuan (~$454). Of course, Huawei has already disclosed that the 5G version won’t meet with us until next year.
As a reminder, the MatePad Pro is equipped with a 10.8-inch display with rounded corners. The IPS LCD display that features a punch-hole for the front camera supports quad HD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and DCI-P3 color gamut. With 4.9mm slim bezels around the display, the MatePad Pro promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.
Huawei MatePad Pro
The Kirin 990 chipset is paired with 6GB/ 8GB of RAM and there are 128GB/512GB storage options. There is equally a nanoSD card slot onboard for expanding its storage. The package also includes a huge 7,250mAh battery that supports 40W rapid charging. There is also support for 15W wireless charging and 7.5W reverse wireless charging on the tablet. For interface, the tablet runs EMUI 10-flavoured Android 10 OS. Other features include quad speakers, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS (only on LTE edition), USB-C, a 13-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus and LED flash. There is also an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/20 aperture. The device comes with support for M-Pencil stylus that 4096-level pressure sensitivity nib. The stylus can be charged wirelessly by simply attaching it to the device.
Xiaomi’s Mi AirDots Pro is sold outside China as the Mi True Wireless Earphones. In September, Xiaomi announced the Air2 (AirDots Pro 2) which is the successor to the AirDots Pro and should sell outside China as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. However, Xiaomi is yet to announce the Air2 outside China and that isn’t surprising seeing as it took about six months before it launched the first model in Europe.
Now, a Bluetooth certification page for another pair of wireless earbuds from Xiaomi called the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S has been spotted.
The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S was certified today by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. The certification page reveals the model number of the earbuds has TWSEJ05WM and it confirms that it is a higher model than the Mi Air2/AirDots 2 Pro whose model number is TWSEJ02JY.
The certification page says the product website is Tiiinlab.com.cn which is actually the website of the acoustics company behind the 1More brand of audio products.
The earbuds will connect via Bluetooth 5.0 but we do not know what it will look like and what new features it will bring. However, we do hope it will come with Qualcomm’s QCC5126 audio chip and support for wireless charging. We also cannot say when it will launch, though it doesn’t seem like it will be this year.
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is already available in multiple countries across the globe. Tomorrow, the Fold will be available for pre-order in yet another country, this time in Asia – Indonesia. The official Samsung Indonesia website has a count down timer that shows there’s still more than 12 hours left for the pre-orders to begin the country.
As with other markets, the Galaxy Fold is expected to come in limited quantities and is only available via pre-orders. Also, the company adds that the units will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Inside the box, you’ll get a pair of Galaxy buds and a case along with the foldable.
Note that Samsung is yet to reveal the official price tag of the Galaxy Fold 4G in Indonesia. Expect that information to surface tomorrow when the pre-orders begin. For your reference, the Galaxy Fold 4G launched in the U.S. for $1980 which comes to 27 million Indonesian Rupiah.
It is worth adding that the next generation of the Galaxy Fold is expected to release in February 2020 at a cheaper price tag. So it remains to be seen if people are ready to shell out thousands of dollars for the current generation model, just a couple of months before its successor launches in the market.
Redmi has just launched its first-ever 5G smartphone in China this week, the Redmi K30 5G. It will succeed the highly popular Redmi K20 lineup, featuring several next-generation technologies. This includes a brand new Snapdragon processor, the latest Sony image sensor, and of course, support for the new 5G network.
The Redmi K30 5G is a powerful contender in the upper mid-range market and boasts of several ‘World’s First’ titles in its pursuit of offering incredible value for money. There’s a lot to talk about the new phone, but here, let’s focus on the top 10 features of the Redmi K30 5G!
The Redmi K30 5G is the first Redmi branded smartphone to support the fifth-generation wireless network. Overall, it’s the third 5G Xiaomi smartphone in the market. Note that we are excluding Mix Alpha, as it’s not yet commercially available. 5G brings significantly faster download and upload speeds to the device, making it much superior to its predecessors in terms of connectivity.
5G is still in its nascent stages, so the Redmi K30 comes in a cheaper 4G option as well. This particular model may be the version that will be sold in international markets like India, where 5G networks are not yet available.
2. 120Hz Display
The Redmi K30 is the first Xiaomi smartphone to feature a 120Hz high refresh rate display. In fact, it is the first Xiaomi smartphone to feature a refresh rate higher than the traditional 60Hz. Despite being an LCD panel, the K30 comes with HDR10 support which should ensure crisp colors on the panel.
3. World’s First Snapdragon 765G smartphone
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 765G processor earlier this month, and the Redmi K30 is the first smartphone in the world to use this upper mid-range 5G chipset. The new processor boasts of powerful gaming features and is nearly as good as the company’s top-end Snapdragon 865 processor that will be available in flagship smartphones of 2020.
4. Redmi K30 will likely be more power-efficient than Snapdragon 865 flagships
Since the Snapdragon 765G is Qualcomm’s first 5G-integrated SoC, the Redmi K30 could be even more power-efficient than the Snapdragon 865 powered 2020 flagship smartphones. The Snapdragon 865’s modem technically supports faster download and upload speeds, but given how the K30 5G features an integrated X52 modem inside, it should offer better power efficiency, thereby providing a pretty decent battery life.
5. World’s First Phone to feature Sony IMX686 sensor
Remember the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor that was inside the Redmi K20 Pro? The new Redmi K30 5G comes with its successor, the Sony IMX686. It is the world’s first smartphone to use this new generation camera sensor with a 64MP resolution. This new Sony sensor will compete directly with the existing Samsung GW1 64MP sensor that’s on the back of the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
6. First Punch Hole camera phone from Xiaomi
Just like we said before, the Redmi K30 bags a lot of ‘firsts’ for the Redmi brand. Another first is the presence of the dual punch-hole cameras on its display. The phone is the first punch-hole camera smartphone in the entire Xiaomi lineup, and features not one, but two cameras in its display – 20MP + 2MP. Xiaomi did have a couple of dual selfie camera smartphones in the past like the Redmi Note 6 Pro and the Mi Mix 3, but the Redmi K30 5G is the first Xiaomi smartphone with dual punch hole shooters.
7. Redmi K30 series is meant for gaming
As mentioned above, the Redmi K30 comes in 5G and 4G versions. They have two different processors inside – the K30 5G has the new Snapdragon 765G chipset while the 4G variant has the Snapdragon 730G chipset. If you notice, both these models have got the gaming versions of its chipsets that come with boosted GPUs, further confirming that they are targeted at gaming enthusiasts.
8. Larger battery for 5G consumption
Remember how Redmi increased the battery capacity of the Redmi Note 8 Pro to 4500mAh? Well, Redmi has decided to do the same for the Redmi K30 5G model as well, mainly because the 5G network is likely to drain more battery as compared to 4G. You get 30W fast charging, as well and Redmi says you can charge the phone from empty to full in just 1 hour.
9. Redmi K30 5G has 12 antennas
5G requires a complicated antenna setup inside a smartphone. So, the Redmi K30 5G comes with a total of 12 antennas inside, which is 2.4 times the number that is found on a traditional 4G smartphone.
The phone is also using a new structural design and complex RF solution to make 5G signals stronger and much more stable.
10. World’s Cheapest 5G model
As the world’s first phone to feature the Snapdragon 765G chipset, the Redmi K30 5G is also the world’s first true mid-range 5G smartphone. It is the cheapest 5G smartphone in the world! The phone will lead the 5G revolution in the mid-range segment, marking the entry of the new generation technology into cheaper price segments.
The Redmi K30 5G is the first of many mid-range 5G smartphones that are coming our way in 2020. It’s an important phone for Redmi as it marks the start of the 5G era for the brand.
Blackview BV9900 is the latest flagship from the company and it was announced recently, making fans of rugged phones excited about the new device. But an announcement is never enough so Blackview just released a durability test video to demonstrate just how indestructible the phone really is.
As you can see in the video above, the phone survives extreme tests like fire burning, dust jetting, rolled over by a car, drop test, and 19-hour cement burial. In addition to these tests, the Chinese manufacturer has increased the operating temperature of the BV9900 and it now ranges from -30℃ to 55℃. In the video, you can see that you can still make phone calls even though the device remained in the fridge at -30℃ for over 21 hours. Four basic phone functions including Phone, Message, Contacts, and Camera can be used at such a low temperature.
The video proves that when Blackview talks about IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD 810G military standard, they are serious. Of course, the main selling points of the BV9900 do not end with its durability. In terms of specs, it’s no less impressive. It’s a flagship-grade device and you can see all the specs here.
The phone will make its world premiere on December 23rd at a discounted price of $329.99. To celebrate the opening sale, Blackview will randomly give away a $1000 non-threshold coupon to one of the BV9900 buyers who purchase BV9900 at Blackview Official Store at AliExpress. You can add it to your cart in advance to get notified when the sale starts. By the way, on the same day, the new Blackview BV-SW02 smartwatch of the company will also go on sale at a 50% off discount (just $39.99). Lastly, you can join the giveaway of both devices here for a chance to be one of the 10 lucky winners.
Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Ninebot has released a series of teaser posters that point to the launch of an unnamed product on December 17. The posters leave incoherent clues as to what the product is but from the Weibo countdown, it looks like the product is a car!
We can’t say what type of car this is but since Ninebot is known for its self-balancing electric scooter, it is possible this is an electric car. However, we don’t think this is a big electric car, it is likely a toy car. We’ll have to wait until the launch to find out what it is exactly. In another light, the product could also be an electric bike (eBike).
Xiaomi is popular in and outside China for several reasons apart from its affordable premium smartphones. The company boast of a retinue of cool gadgets ranging from smart home products, IoTs, electric scooters and several others. The Segway-inspired Ninebot self-balancing scooter is one of its most popular products due to its affordability and sleek design. It even has a GoKart kit to convert the scooter to a racing Gokart. Xiaomi has a substantial sake in Ninebot which helped the latter acquire American self-balancing scooter manufacturer, Segway back in April 2015. Although Ninebot is an independent brand, the new product will likely be sold leveraging on Xiaomi’s widespread reach.
The Blackview BV-SW02 was announced last week and it is the first business and sports smartwatch of the company. It comes with many attractive features and the Chinese manufacturer confirmed that it will hit the market on December 23rd at the ridiculously low price of $39.99. Let’s see what it has to offer.
When used as a sports smartwatch it offers heart rate detection, calorie tracking as well as 12 sports-focused modes to help the user train better: outdoor running, indoor running, outdoor riding, indoor cycling, outdoor walking, hiking, indoor walking, elliptical machine, rowing machine, HIIT, yoga, and other (customizable via the app provided). Also, it sports 5ATM rating, meaning that it can withstand the pressure 50m deep underwater.
On the other hand, when used as a business-oriented watch, it notifies you about calls, texts, events, and other social notifications. It also supports hanging up incoming phone calls without taking out your phone. You can see the daily weather forecast and you can also wear it during sleeping to track your sleep habits and improve your sleep quality.
One of its best features is its battery performance. The BV-SW02 can go on for up to 15 days on a single charge, taking advantage of the power-efficient Nordic nRF52840 Bluetooth chip. It comes with a 1.3″ round LCD display with 4 styles supported. In the box, you will find a black TPU wristband dedicated to Decathlon as well as an extra orange wristband. It is compatible with phones running Android 4.4 or higher and iPhones with iOS 9.0 or above. The VeryFitPro app is used to communicate with the watch and record your activity.
Coming on December 23rd, it brings premium design and quality at an incredible price during presale. You can add it t your cart right now to get notified when the sale begins. On the same day, the Blackview BV9900 rugged flagship phone will start its open sale at a discounted price of $329.99. You can also join the giveaway of both products to win your one.
According to a new report, Samsung is starting the Open Beta testing for the Galaxy S9 series which will receive it’s One UI 2. It was previously revealed that Samsung’s Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9 series would receive the open beta but the exact date was not specified. Now, it is confirmed to arrive next Monday on 16th December 2019.
For those interested in participating in the open beta, users must download the Samsung Members app. Through this you must register for the Open Beta program and once eligible will receive the Beta build. To install, go to Settings>Software updates>Download updates manually. Note: Make sure to back up your devices, as it is Beta build and might lead to loss of user data. Also, update any app to the latest builds to avoid compatibility issues.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Sunrise Gold
Recently, the South Korean tech giant had also announced the list of system upgrade plans for Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e; these devices will receive the stable live build for Android 10 OS in January 2020. Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+, on the other hand, will receive the software update in February 2020.
Similarly, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 will also receive the update in February while the live build for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will launch in March 2020. The last smartphone to get the latest Android 10 OS update is Samsung Galaxy Fold, with a release date in May 2020. For owners of the aforementioned devices, this is great news as the new update brings tons of new features and security updates.
Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Rise of Skywalker Edition
Furthermore, while users are waiting for the major update, they can check any pending updates that might have by going to Settings and looking for the system update. Samsung has historically been a bit slow with updates and inclusion of smartphones due to its vast lineup but it generally always bring the older devices up to speed.
MIUI India has announced that the MIUI 11 Global Stable ROM is now available for the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A. Owners of the two phones will have to download the ROM and manually install it.
The stable ROM has version number 11.0.4.0 for the Redmi 6A and version number 11.0.1.0 for the Redmi 6. It brings features such as Mi Share, Game Booster, Sounds of Nature, Task and a revamped and minimalist design. The size of the ROM for both phones is 1.3GB.
The update arrives a month behind schedule according to the rollout timetable released back in October. Both phones were scheduled to get the update in the first few weeks of November but it is actually arriving a month later.
The Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 were announced in June 2018. The Redmi 6A has a 5.45-inch HD+ display, an Helio A22 processor, 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB of storage. There is a single 13MP camera on the back while a 5MP camera is in front for selfies. It has a 3000mAh battery and charges via a MicroUSB port.
The Redmi 6 has the same 5.45-inch HD+ display but swaps the Helio A22 for the Helio P22. It also comes with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage that can be expanded via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. Unlike the Redmi 6A, the Redmi 6 has a fingerprint scanner. It also has dual rear cameras (12MP + 5MP) but its selfie camera is the same. It also has a 3000mAh battery.
The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition is live on sale in China. Vivo unveiled the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition discreetly in China on Dec. 5. The smartphone is a slightly upgraded version of the iQOO Neo 855 that was launched back in October this year. The new smartphone is powered by the upgraded SD 855+ SoC and is priced from 2,598 Yuan (~$370).
iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition Specifications and Features
The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition features the standard 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display found on the iQOO 855 Neo. The display offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels full HD+ resolution, HDR10 and flaunts a waterdrop notch. The screen is embedded with a fingerprint sensor. Powering the iQOO 855 Neo Racing Edition is a 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ SoC with up to 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage.
The Racing Edition has a triple sensor layout on its back with the primary lens using a 12-megapixel sensor with an aperture ratio of f/1.79. It is paired to an 8-megapixel sensor with an aperture rating of f/2.2, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an aperture rating of f/2.4 complete with an LED flash module. The selfie camera uses a 16-megapixel lens with an aperture rating of f/2.0. Camera aids on the smartphone include panorama, HDR, Super Night Scene 2.0, AI scene detection and professional mode.
The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition draws power from a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charge. The highlight of the Racing Edition is the 10-layer heat dissipation system that comprises liquid cooling, thermally conductive gel, and heat pipes. These work in conjunction to keep the overall temperature of the different internal hardware components down under heavy load.
The iQOO 855 Neo Racing Edition runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based FunTouch OS 9 with a custom Monster UI on top. The device features a Multi Turbo acceleration technology that optimizes performance while gaming. The device comes preloaded with Game Space 2.5 and Game Box for an immersive gaming experience. Connectivity options on the smartphone include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, USB-C, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone port. The smartphone supports face unlock and features an in-display fingerprint scanner for additional security.
iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition Price and Availability
Vivo is currently selling two variants of the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition in China. While the base variant with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is priced at CNY 2,598 Yuan (~$370). The higher-end variant with 12 GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at 2,798 Yuan (~$400). The smartphone is available in three color variants, including Carbon Black, Iceland Aurora and Light Mint.
Apart from launching the Galaxy A51, Samsung Vietnam also unveiled the Galaxy A71 smartphone today. It comes with a similar design as the Galaxy A51 but is packed with better internals. The Galaxy A71 manages to impress with an Infinity-O display like the Galaxy Note 10. It comes equipped with a 64-megapixel quad camera setup on its back and its driven by a large-sized battery that carries support for fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy A71 Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A71 that measures 163.6 x 76 x 7.7mm and weighs 179 grams features a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED Infinity-O display that is integrated with a fingerprint reader. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9.
The octa-core processor that powers the Galaxy A71 has 2.2GHz Snapdragon 730 CPU. The phone comes in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. Both models offer 128 GB of native storage. The device comes with a dedicated microSD card slot for additional storage.
For capturing selfies, the Galaxy A71 has an f/2.2 aperture 32-megapixel front camera. The rear shell of the smartphone has a rectangular camera module that houses four lenses and an LED flash. It comprises 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.
The One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS comes preloaded on the Galaxy A71. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. The phone also supports face recognition.
Samsung Galaxy A71 Price
Samsung has not confirmed the pricing and availability of the Galaxy A71. However, it has revealed that the phone will be available in colors like Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Silver, Prism Crush Blue and Prism Crush Pink.
Today, Samsung unveiled two new Galaxy A 2020 series of smartphones in Vietnam. The Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 phones have gone as successor edition of the Galaxy A50/50s and Galaxy A70/70s smartphones. The Galaxy A51 comes with a top-center positioned punch-hole display like the Galaxy Note 10. It also comes with some other exciting features such as quad rear cameras, large-sized batteries and attractive color editions. Visit this link to know about the Galaxy A71 smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A51 Specifications
The all new Samsung Galaxy A51 has an Infinity-O S-AMOLED display of 6.5 inches. It supports 20:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display is fitted with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The device also supports face recognition.
The Exynos 9611 chipset that includes 2.3GHz octa-core processor. The phone comes in multiple RAM options of 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB. Its storage variants are 64 GB and 128 GB. There is a dedicated microSD card slot for more storage.
When it comes to photography, the Galaxy A51 features an f/2.2 aperture 32-megapixel lens on the front and a rectangle-shaped quad camera setup on its back. The Galaxy A51’s quad camera system a 48-megapixel main lens with f/2.0 aperture, a depth sensor of 5-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture, a macro lens of 5-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture and a ultrawide lens of 12-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture.
The Android 10 OS customized with the latest One UI 2.0 runs on the Galaxy A51. It houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. The device also supports Dolby Atmos. The handset measures 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9mm and weighs 172 grams.
Samsung Galaxy A51 Price
The Galaxy A51 is priced at 7,990,000 VND (~$346) in Vietnam. Samsung will start with its pre-orders on Dec. 16 and it will be available for purchase from Dec. 27. Customers that pre-order receive a Bluetooth headset and a 10,000mAh power bank from Samsung. Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Blue and Prism Crush Pink are the color variants of the Galaxy A51. There is no word on the availability of the smartphone outside of Vietnam.
According to a new report, Vivo has just launched a unique Type-C charger which doubles as a mobile gaming data cable. The product has strictly been marketed towards gamers and also features useful functions and design.
Vivo Gaming Type-C Cable
Design & Features
Vivo’s new flash charging mobile gaming data cable uses a T-shaped charging plug alongside a suction cup that attaches to the back of a smartphone. The latter can be used to run the cable through the back of the device when charging, which allows for an uninterrupted and nonintrusive gaming experience. This lets only the Type-C charging pin and its small head to be found exposed on the lower part of the handset.
The new flash charger for mobile gaming supports 2A charging. According to officials, it is compatible with both Vivo and IQOO smartphones; and is capable of providing a 44W ultra fast charging which can charge a compatible IQOO device up to 69 percent in just 30 minutes. On the other hand, Vivo’s X27 can also be charged up to 57 percent in 30 minutes using the gaming data cable when it is used with the smartphones 22.5W fast charger. The cable is about 1.2 meters in length and arrives with anti-winding design. Meaning, it is less likely to get tangled in and of itself.
Vivo Gaming Type-C Cable in Red
Price & Colors
Vivo’s gaming-oriented type-C cable is offered in two color variants which include red and blue versions. And as for the cost, the unique product from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is offered at a price of 59 Yuan or roughly 7.11 US Dollars.
The Reno3 Pro is ready to give the Redmi K30 5G a run for its money. Details about the features of the upcoming phone, which will launch on December 26, have been pouring in for weeks now. The latest is about the fast-charge technology that will be bundled with the device.
OPPO’s Vice President, Shen Yiren, took to Weibo to reveal that the Reno3 Pro will have an enhanced version of VOOC 4.0. He said the phone will be able to charge from 0 to 50% in just 20 minutes while a full charge will take 56 minutes.
That is much faster than the original VOOC 4.0 which takes 30 minutes to charge a 4000mAh battery from 0 to 67% and 73 minutes to charge it to 100%.
Based on the figures, it appears OPPO has reduced the trickle charge duration or increased the duration of the rapid charge. This way, the phone takes a shorter time to get full.
The Reno3 Pro has been confirmed to have a 4025mAh battery squeezed into a 7.7 millimeters thin body. The battery capacity is smaller than the Redmi K30 5G’s 4500mAh battery but nevertheless, it is good news that the phone is getting an improved fast charge technology.
The Reno3 Pro will come with a Snapdragon 765G processor, 48MP quad-rear cameras, a 6.5-inch OLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a punch hole for a 32MP selfie camera, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and run Android 10 out of the box.
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