Call of Duty: Mobile from Activision and Tencent has achieved a massive 172 million downloads in just two months. The known game publisher partnered with Chinese gaming studio to bring the popular first-person shooter title to smartphones which has since become extremely successful.
According to a new report, Activision has generated 87 million dollars from player spending after its latest mobile title garners 172 million downloads. After its initial launch, the game picked up about 146 million downloads within the first month while November saw just over 21 million downloads.
Call of Duty: Mobile (Avatars)
Call of Duty: Mobile has proven to be successful in the United States where 28.5 million or 16.6 percent of all downloads have taken place. India arrives second with 17.5 million installs or 10.2 percent and Brazil third with 12 million installs or 7 percent of total downloads. The majority of the downloads took place via Google’s Play Store app which garnered up to 89 million downloads accounting for 52 percent of all installs. On the other hand, iOS version saw 83 million downloads or 48 percent of the total share
Alongside the growing number of downloads, Call of Duty: Mobile generated most of its revenue in the first month in October 2019. It grossed over 55 million US dollars compared to 31 million US dollars in November 2019. So far, the US has accounted for the largest share of the revenue with players spending 36 million dollars (or 42 percent of the total player bases’ expenditure). Meanwhile, Japanese players were the second-highest spenders in the game with 11 million dollars or 13.2 percent of total player expenditure while Great Britain arrived third with 2.6 million dollars or just 3 percent in total share.
Call of Duty: Mobile (Main Screen)
Regardless of declining spending in the game, Call of Duty: Mobile is ranked in the top 25 grossing titles in its key markets. The online multiplayer mobile game is free to play and offers fresh content with every new update, similar to PUBG Mobile. It is yet another example of a popular PC/Console game finding success in the mobile gaming market.
Huawei today held a launch event in China where a number of products were released including the Nova 6 5G as well as a 4G version, a smart Weighing scale and the Huawei Band 4 Pro. The company also sprang a surprise by unveiling the Nova 6 SE, a smartphone that falls on the mid-range segment but with an impressive design. Huawei Nova 6 SE has as its most outstanding feature a rear camera design that looks like that of Apple’s latest iPhone 11.
The Huawei Nova 6 SE utilises a single punch-hole display design unlike the Nova 6 with a wider cut-out that houses two selfie cameras. The punch-hole is situated at the top left corner of the display and does a great job in ensuring the device has an extremely reduced bezel at the top. The bezel at the chin is also at its barest minimum as well as the side bezels.
At the back, the camera design is the most prominent feature. The Nova 6 SE packs a quad camera setup. What makes it stand out is that the cameras are sitting on a square-shaped module which looks very similar to what Apple did on the iPhone 11 series. Apple may have been the first to utilise such design style but it is safe to speculate that Huawei had the iPhone 11 in mind when choosing the design. The Nova 6 SE utilises four rear camera arranged symmetrically on the module while the LED flash is just under the module. The main camera is a 48MP sensor with AI/beauty features. The front punch-hole houses a 16MP camera for selfies.
The Huawei Nova 6 SE is equipped with a 6.4-inch full-screen LCD display and is powered by an Hisilicon Kirin 810 chipset. The device comes in 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option. It packs a decent 4200mAh battery under the hood with support for 40W super-fast charging. The device doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor at the rear instead, it utilises a side-mounted sensor located at the left edge of the display.
The Nova 6 SE is available in three colors: magic night black, cherry snow clear sky, and Qijing Forest. As for the pricing and availability, the Nova6 SE is priced at 2199 yuan ($311). Pre-sale is billed to commence at 10:08 AM on December 18 while it will officially on sale on December 25.
Six months after announcing the Nova 5, Huawei has announced a successor or rather successors. The Nova 6 family launched today in Wuhan, China and includes the Nova 6, Nova 6 5G, and the Nova 6 SE.
Nova 6 5G
The Nova 6 5G is the first Nova phone with support for 5G. It is more of a successor to the Nova 5 Pro rather than the Nova 5.
With respect to design, this is also the first Huawei phone with a large punch-hole that is home to two selfie cameras. It has an LCD display, so there is no in-display fingerprint scanner. Instead, Huawei has once again adopted the side-mounted fingerprint position where it doubles as the power button.
Huawei says the rear of the phone has a dual-film dual-plating process with 14 nano-level coatings. The material is glass and it is curved on all four sides for more comfortable handling.
The Nova 6 5G is available in four color variants – a color-changing purple, soy blue, black, and honey red. Of all four color variants, only the red variant has the Nova logo. The other three have Huawei’s own logo at the bottom.
Nova 6 5G Specs
Coming to specs, the Nova 6 5G (WLZ-AN00) has a 6.57-inch FHD+ 2400 x 1080 display that is certified by TUV Rheinland. The phone is powered by a Kirin 990 processor and it is paired with the Balong 5000 modem which brings support for NSA and SA 5G networks. The processor draws power from a 4200mAh battery with support for 40W SuperCharge Wired Charging. Huawei says the Nova 6 5G is the first phone to obtain a TUV Rheinland 5G mobile phone performance and experience certificate.
There is 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage. It also has dual-SIM support (nano-only) and both SIM slots support 5G. However, only one SIM can use 5G at a time.
The Nova 6 5G has triple rear cameras – a 40MP RYYB Sony sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 1.2µm pixel size which allows for more light and an ISO of up to 204800. There is also an 8MP f/2.4 120° ultrawide angle camera and an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera with 30x ultra-long zoom, AF, and OIS. The phone has EIS and can record 4K HD videos.
The Nova 6 5G has a 32MP Sony IMX616 f/2.2 Autofocus camera that is paired with an 8MP 105° f/2.2 FF camera so you can take wide-angle selfies. The selfie camera has EIS, a portrait mode and a Super Night Scene mode. Huawei says it is the first phone to support 4K 30fps HD video recording with the selfie camera. The Nova 6 5G ranks first on DxOMark’s list of phones with the best selfie cameras.
The Nova 6 5G has NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-band WiFi support, and dual-frequency GPS. It also supports reverse wired charging (5V 1A) via OTG. It runs EMUI 10 based on Android 10 out of the box.
Nova 6 5G Price and Availability
The Nova 6 5G has a price tag of ¥3799 (~$539) for the 128GB version and ¥4199 (~596) for the 256GB version. It will go on sale on December 12 at 10:08 AM.
The Nova 6 (WLZ-AL10) has the same design and even shares some of the specs of the 5G version but there are some key differences too.
It has the same 6.57-inch FHD+ display with the same punch hole but its 32MP selfie camera has a fixed focus. It also has an f/2.0 aperture. You still get an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle secondary selfie camera.
Another difference is the primary 40MP camera has an f/1.8 aperture and not f/1.7. It is paired with the same 8MP telephoto camera and 8MP ultrawide angle camera as the 5G version.
The Nova 6 has a Kirin 990 processor under the hood and is only available in one configuration – 8GB RAM + 128GB. It has a slightly smaller 4100mAh battery but still supports 40W SuperCharge wired fast charge. It also has Bluetooth 5.1, dual-band WiFi support, dual-frequency GPS, and reverse wired charging (5V 1A) via OTG. It runs EMUI 10 based on Android 10 out of the box too.
Nova 6 Price and Availability
The Nova 6 is priced at ¥3199 (~$454) and is available in Black, Blue, and the color-shifting purple. The Honeymoon Red is exclusive to the 5G version.
Disney’s latest animated film, Frozen 2, is being released all over the world. The movie is a sequel to the original Frozen that released back in 2013. The movie in its opening week has already set the record for the highest-grossing animated movie in the weekend box office. Following this, Samsung has partnered up with Disney to launch a series of Frozen 2 based accessories in Taiwan.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (Frozen 2 Edition Cover)
Samsung’s Galaxy Friends Frozen 2 themed accessories are primarily for the Galaxy Note 10+ series and the Galaxy Bud. The handset receives a new smart back cover while the wireless earphones receives a new case. The smart back cover arrives in two distinct styles, namely “Snow Treasure” and “Journey.” Both covers depict different plot settings in the movie. For the Galaxy Buds, Samsung has introduced a snowball themed case for the wireless earphones.
The smart cover for the Galaxy Note 10+ primarily features ice crystals with snowflakes and the mysterious magic forest silhouettes. Within this design, users can either opt for a depiction of the snowman character reading or of the main characters’ brave journey.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (Frozen 2 Edition Cover)
For the Galaxy Buds, the new case automatically downloads the new Frozen 2 theme when paired with a Galaxy smartphone bringing unique animations from the movie characters. Additionally, the Always-On Display can be customized alongside new wallpapers and a full set of snow and ice themes as well.
Galaxy Buds Frozen 2 Edition
Samsung’s Frozen 2 themed Galaxy Note 10+ smart cover is offered at a price of 1490 NT (roughly 343 CNY or 48 USD) while the new Galaxy Bud case is priced at 890 NT (roughly 206 CNY or 29 USD).
Apple is set to finally introduce 5G networking which will be seen in the 2020 iPhone lineup. Furthermore, one of its suppliers named Murata Manufacturing has recently developed a new “ultrasmall” version of a key electronic component for 5G modems. This will allow Apple to free up more valuable space in its upcoming 5G iPhones.
According to a new report, Murata Manufacturing is set to start the mass production of the tiny multilayer ceramic capacitors which is one-fifth the size of existing capacitors. In other words, a key component which is 80 percent smaller but offering 10 times the electrical storage capacity.
Murata’s (Apple Supplier) New Ultrasmall Capacitators
Each of the newly developed individual capacitors measures in at 0.25mm by 0.125mm and is designed to regulate power usage within circuits used in the iPhones. Murata refined ceramic powder that acts as the base material for the sheets used to produce the ultrasmall capacitors. This allows for more sheets being stacked upon one another for higher capacity whilst not consuming any additional circuit board space.
Notably, the drain on the smartphone’s battery is higher due to 5G technology or 4G. Hence, the need for larger batteries and efficient capacitors. Thus, Murata’s new capacitors will give smartphone manufacturers like Apple the ability to use the new freed up space for other crucial components, such as higher battery capacity.
Apple iPhone 11
Currently, there is no official confirmation if the Cupertino based tech giant will utilize the new technology by Murata. However, it is likely considering the latter is a known supplier of Apple. Additionally, Murata also partners with other smartphone brands like Huawei.
In 2020, Apple is planning on releasing at least three new iPhones by fall. All of which are expected to include 5G technology. This would enable the iPhones to better take on their Android competitors by utilizing 5G networks.
Yesterday, OPPO confirmed they will launch a 5G phone powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor. This phone will arrive as the Reno3 Pro. A new leak says the Chinese phone company actually has two mid-range 5G flagship phones planned with the second powered by MediaTek’s MT6885 processor. The alleged specs of this phone have now been leaked.
The info comes from @Digital Chat Station. He first posted on Weibo yesterday that OPPO will launch two 5G phones with two different chipsets. The post then said the specifications will be posted today. According to him, the final specs may be different, so we advise our readers to take the info with a grain of salt.
The unnamed OPPO phone will have a 6.4-inch OLED display with a waterdrop notch and a 2400 x 1080 resolution. It will be powered by MediaTek’s MT6885 dual-mode 5G processor. MediaTek is yet to announce the official name of the processor as well as its full specifications. However, we believe the phone will launch under the new Dimensity family.
The leak says the OPPO phone will also have 64MP quad rear cameras but we are not sure if it will be Samsung’s 64MP sensor or Sony’s new IMX686. The phone will also have support for 30W VOOC fast charge and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The Reno3 family will be a big one like its predecessor and there is a chance that this MediaTek 5G phone may also arrive with the Reno name. We hope more details surface soon.
Redmi, a Xiaomi subsidiary, officially released a new poster for the Redmi K30 series this morning (5th December 2019). The notable difference in the image shared over previous ones is that the upcoming handset is seen in a white variant in the hands of Wang Yibo.
Redmi K30 5G (Rear)
According to previous official announcements, it is known that the device will also arrive in a purple variant (Purple Jade) and a red variant. The Redmi K30 series sports a 6.67-inch screen with a punch hole dual front camera system on the front. Under the hood, the base variant is equipped with Qualcomm‘s latest 5G SoC in the 700 series, Snapdragon 765G. It is speculated that the device is a part of the ten 5G smartphones that the Xiaomi Group is planning on launching before 2020 ends.
The Redmi K30 is the first 5G smartphone from the company and features SA / NSA 5G dual-mode support. The device is expected to be powered by a large 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging as well. Notably, a major design overhaul, over its predecessor, arrives in the form of a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, a quad-camera module is present which is surrounded by a new ring design.
Redmi K30 5G (Front)
Redmi’s K30 series of smartphones will officially be unveiled on 10the December 2019. It is also expected to arrive alongside Redmi router AC2100, Redmi Speaker Play and RedmiBook notebooks.
Earlier this year, Japanese electronics maker, Sharp launched the AQUOS Zero2. It was announced in Japan back in September when it made headlines for featuring a 240Hz display, making it a world’s first. Today, the company has officially launched the device in Taiwan, though it’s still not available for purchase.
Sharp’s product manager said in an interview that the Sharp AQUOS Zero2 is still awaiting certification in Taiwan, so the device won’t be going on sale there yet. Instead, the device will predictably be released in Japan in the first quarter of 2020. After that, Sharp will push to have the AQUOS Zero2 go on sale in Taiwan as quickly as possible.
The Sharp AQUOS Zero2 features a 6.4-inch OLED display that has a resolution of 2340×1080. Like a lot of other modern devices, it features the controversial waterdrop notch above the display that houses an 8 MP selfie camera. Most importantly however, AQUOS Zero2 is the world’s first 240Hz smartphone, which is a pretty big deal.
On top of all this, the device also features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, it packs 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.0 ROM. For safely and securely logging into the UI, it features an in-display fingerprint sensor. Besides it also supports facial recognition.
On the back, we’ve got a dual-camera setup which consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a wide-angle sensor. Keeping everything running is a 3,130mAh battery and runs on the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, Android 10. The smartphone comes in two colour options which include Astro Black and Misty White.
Huawei’s recently announced Nova 6 has been placed at the top of the selfie rating by DxOMark. The new 5G smartphone that arrives today features dual selfie cameras on the front which has helped it achieve the highest score of 100. Previously, the DxOMark ratings used to primarily focus on dedicated cameras like DSLR’s and digital cameras but have since started benchmarking smartphones as well.
Huawei Nova 6 5G DxOMark Rating
The rating company announced today that Huawei’s Nova 6 5G, which features a 32MP selfie camera alongside an ultra-wide-angle lens, has scored a 100 points. This arrives just before the launch of the smartphone and has officially given it the top spot for selfies amongst its competitors. Notably, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G arrives a close second with a score of 99 points.
Huawei Nova 6 5G Key Camera Specs:
Dual front camera
1/2.8-inch 32MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture lens, 26mm equivalent
To achieve the score, DxOMark analyzed the smartphone’s front cameras with over 1,500 test images and more than 2 hours worth of video footage. This was done in controlled lab environments, and in natural indoor and outdoor settings, using the camera’s default settings.
Huawei Nova 6 5G
Huawei’s Nova 6 5G was stated to show good exposure in every condition, owing to its HDR processing technique. It was also capable of a wide dynamic range (helps in high contrast shots), accurate white balancing and also offers beautification filters. DxOMark has recommended the smartphone for any ‘ambitious selfie shooter’ that is in need of a smartphone with a great front camera setup.
On the second day of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, many more technical details regarding the Snapdragon 865 have been revealed. We now have a pretty good picture of what the next-generation high-end phones will be capable of, especially when it comes to photography.
The Snapdragon 865 is set to be quite the beast, at least in terms of numbers. Qualcomm said that it’s been working with camera sensor makers to develop 200MP sensors, usable exclusively on the Snapdragon 865 platform. Qualcomm says that the reason for this is that it allows users to zoom in much further on a picture while preserving detail.
So, how does it work? Well, the Snapdragon 865 platform camera performance is based around what Qualcomm calls Gigapixel speed. This means the Spectra 480 ISP (image signal processor) can read and process an insane amount of pixels (2 Gigapixel) coming from the sensor. This translates to an effective sensor size of up to 200 Megapixels.
To achieve this feat, Qualcomm has redesigned the three Spectra modules: first, the HiSpeed Capture module, to read four pixels per clock (RGGB), instead of one. It’s a big boost, and even allows for lower silicon frequency, resulting in more efficiency. However, maximum frequency and speed can be turned on to achieve that 2 Gigapixel speed.
In addition to this, Qualcomm also announced a few other features enabled by its latest chipset. For example, thanks to the improved image processing, you can take high-resolution snapshots while recording 4K video. Currently, taking snapshots while recording is limited to the resolution of the video, but the new chipset will lift that restriction.
While this is all interesting, it seems a bit like Qualcomm may be bringing back the pixel wars. After a hiatus of nearly a decade, late 2018 sparked a megapixel race, with 40MP and 48MP sensors. Then in 2019, 64MP and 108MP sensors have made appearances. With 200MP sensors imminent, we wonder where we’ll draw the limit this time.
When it comes to Christmas shopping on a budget, Banggood’s got your back! The popular Chinese e-tailer continues living up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck this holiday season.
Keeping in line with that, Banggood has launched a new promotion sale, allowing its loyal users to grab up to a whopping 75 percent off on amazing products across multiple categories. Dubbed as Christmas Gifts 2019, the recently launched promo features gifts that are ideal for your loved ones.
The gifts section has been split into three sub-categories including Top 5 Gifts for Her, Top 5 Gifts for Him and of course, Top 5 Gifts for Self. If you have restlessly been looking for a perfect gift for your significant other, sister, mother or friend, you might want to check out this Top 5 Gifts For Her section.
The top 1 and 2 products comprise the Xiaomi Mijia IMILAB Xiaobai H.265 1080P Smart Home IP Camera and the T09 LED Full Screen Smart Body Thermometer, both carrying dedicated coupon codes that can be used for a discount. For instance, the Xiaomi IMILAB 1080P Camera usually retails for $55.16, but you can get it now for just $53.75.
Moreover, you can extend this discount by applying coupon code BG1612 during the checkout process. The coupon helps you bring the original asking price of the camera down to only $23.49.
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Regards for one’s own happiness is important and keeping that in mind, Banggod has included the Top 5 Gifts For Self category on the promotion page. Not only does this section feature amazing products such as the Blitzwolf BW-VP1 LCD Projector, but it also gives you a chance to save a considerable amount of money at the checkout by assigning coupons to the top 2 products.
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Coming up with Christmas gift ideas can prove to a time-consuming task. In addition to that, we are likely to run out of gift ideas at the end of the day.
To make sure you have ample of gifts to choose from without worrying about spending a lot of money, Gearbest has launched the Christmas Gifts Best Deals promotion sale. Promising to offer ‘Discounts Beyond Expectations,’ Gearbest’s latest promo features amazing products that have carefully been added to specific categories.
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For example, the KOSPET Prime smartwatch that would normally set you back a pretty penny can now be yours for a lowered price of only $139.99. This is a noteworthy 28 percent reduction in the watch’s original asking price of $194.60.
If you are searching for some thoughtful gifts for women, you might want to check out the following section called Xmas Gifts for Her. The items featured under this section not only carry lowered prices but are likely to sweep the receiver off her feet.
Christmas is a perfect time for you to show your love to your parents, and there’s no better way to show you care than giving them a gift that comes in handy in day to day life. The Xmas Gifts for Parents category is teeming with such products and much to your relief, they are available for reduced prices.
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A robot vacuum cleaner can be touted as one of the most popular home appliances that come in handy in day to day life.
Also known as robovac, this smart household appliance is crafted to perform the arduous task of floor cleaning. You can operate it manually, as well as with remote control. Using a powerful vacuum and side brush, the robot efficiently absorbs debris and dust on the ground into its dust box.
The market is teeming with all sorts of robot vacuum cleaners that boast an impressive array of features and useful functions to make sure your house is clean and tidy all the time. On the downside, these robots aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.
If you have been searching for an inexpensive, yet power-packed robot vacuum cleaner, we got good news for you. As part of its latest promotion sale dubbed The Best Robot Vacuums Black Friday Deals 2019, Gearbest is offering the year’s best smart robot vacuums at unbeatable prices.
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As part of the recently kicked-off Cyber Monday Sale, GeekBuying is offering up a whopping 70 percent off on amazing products across various categories.
The sale offers high-end electronic devices including mobile phones, electronic scooters, laptops, mobile phone accessories, smartphones, etc at unbeatable prices. To make sure you do not waste a lot of time searching for your favorite product, the Chinese e-tailer has arranged systematically arranged them into specific categories.
Today, we would be checking out the discount GeekBuying Cyber Monday Sale is offering on Xiaomi’s 32-inch Mi TV 4A. Aside from shedding light on the discount, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out.
The 32-inch Mi TV 4A model usually carries a steep price tag of $295.99, but GeekBuying is giving you a chance to purchase it for just $219.99. Moreover, you can extend this 26 percent discount with the help of coupon code 44JAIHLK.
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Your order will be shipped via UPS within a couple of days after completing the payment process. You can replace the TV if the screen is damaged or it cannot be turned out within three days after you receive it.
Two new renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite surfaced online revealing a few notable changes to its design and specifications. The revelation comes from a post on 91mobiles, in association with a reputed tipster @OnLeaks. Recent reports have claimed that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 10 Lite as the Galaxy A81 in certain markets.
The highlight of the device is a triple-camera setup within a square layout. The Galaxy Note 10 Lite flaunts a punch-hole display, which is also found on the Galaxy S10 Lite/Galaxy A91 and the Galaxy S11 lineup. The Lite sticks to its origin and supports the S Pen. Moreover, the renders clearly reveal a 3.5mm headphone port missing on the Galaxy Note 10.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Design
Although the two renders of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite simply highlight the outlines over a black background, the details are crystal clear. Samsung has been following a uniform design layout on all modern Galaxy devices. The front flaunts a centrally-aligned punch-hole camera while the rear sports a square-shaped camera module.
At the rear, the design includes a curved glass panel with a square camera module, complete with three sensors. The device lacks a physical fingerprint sensor, hinting towards an in-display sensor. While the bottom edge has an S Pen dock, speaker grille, and the elusive 3.5mm AUX port.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Specifications and Features (Rumored)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is expected to flaunt a display between 6.5 and 6.7-inches. The smartphone appeared on a Geekbench recently, revealing some of its key features, including an Exynos 9810 SoC with 6GB of RAM and Android 10 out-of-the-box. Samsung is possibly trying to cut down on production costs by using an older chipset. To recall, the Exynos 9810 debuted on the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ and the Galaxy Note 9 back in 2018. Details regarding the front and rear cameras are yet to surface. The device likely measures 163.9 x 76 x 8.6 mm.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Price and Availability (Rumored)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite could be priced around $800. The South Korean company is yet to confirm on the existence of the smartphone.
Motorola has struggled to find its footing in the smartphone era. After early successes like the Droid, it increasingly fell behind the likes of Samsung and OnePlus. After focusing on cheaper phones for the last few years, Moto says it’s coming back to the flagship space in 2020 with the brand new Snapdragon chipsets in tow.
Under Lenovo, Motorola backed away from high-end phones—it hasn’t even launched a competitive flagship device in the last two years. In 2018, it released the Moto Z3 on Verizon with a year-old Snapdragon 835. This year, the Verizon Moto Z4 stepped down to the Snapdragon 675.
At the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit in Maui, Motorola announced plans to release new flagship devices by 2020. They’ll reportedly be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 SoC and offer 5G connectivity. Motorola’s Moto Z series of ‘premium’ smartphones fell flat after the Moto Z4 and we could very likely see a sequel to that, but this time with a Snapdragon 865 instead.
Future Motorola device will also be running the Snapdragon 765. “Thanks to the new technologies announced today, we’ll have new premium products to announce in early 2020,” Motorola’s Sergio Buniac said onstage at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. Motorola plans to globally launch products with the Snapdragon 765 soon.
A non-5G flagship / high-end phone from Huawei with model number JNY-AL10 was spotted on the database of 3C certification body last month. Multiple country variants of the phone like JNY-AL10, JNY-TL10, JNY-AL00, JNY-TL00, JNY-LX2, JNY-LX2A, JNY-LX2B, JNY-LX1M, JNY-LX1MA, JNY-LX1MB, JNY-LX1, JNY-LX1A, JNY-LX1B, JNY-LX3, JNY-LX3A, JNY-LX3B, JNY-LX2J, JNY-LX2JA and JNY-LX2JB have received approval from the Bluetooth SIG authority. Now the smartphone has appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications. However, the listing lacks images. The Huawei Nova 6 will be debuting today in China. The specs of the JNY-AL10 matches with that of the leaked details of the Nova 6 SE phone that have appeared in the recent reports. Hence, it appears that the JNY-AL10 could be the Nova 6 SE smartphone.
Huawei JNY-AL10 Specifications
The Huawei JNY-AL10 measures 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7mm and it weighs 183 grams. It is fitted with a 6.4-inch display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels. The leaked images of the Nova 6 SE have revealed that it is equipped with a punch-hole display.
The smartphone is fueled by 2.27GHz octa-core processor. It could be a phone fueled by Kirin 810 chipset. The smartphone features 8 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in China in 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices. The smartphone may come with support for a nanoSD card slot.
The rear side of the Huawei JNY-AL10 is fitted with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. On the front is a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. The device includes a 4,100mAh minimum rated battery. Its typical sized could be 4,200mAh. The Android 10 OS will come preloaded on the device which will be overlaid with EMUI 10 skin. The device will be coming with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. TENAA listing says the phone will come in black color. However, leaked information had revealed other color options such as gradient pink and green. The pricing of the Nova 6 SE is currently under the wraps.
Alongside the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, Qualcomm had also introduced the Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G chipsets on the day one of the Snapdragon Tech Summit yesterday. Today, the detailed information on the Snapdragon 865, 765 and 765G mobile platforms. Readers can go read about the technical specifications of the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform through its dedicated article. The SD865 requires an external X55 5G modem to connect to 5G networks. Aimed towards the upper mid-range and mid-tier markets, the SD765 and SD765G chipsets are integrated 5G modem. The first devices featuring the SD765G SoC such as Redmi K30 and OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G will break cover this month. Nokia Mobile is expected to announce SD765 driven smartphone in Q1 2020.
The Snapdragon 765G SoC is 7nm octa-core processor that includes one Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76) CPU working at 2.4GHz, one Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76) CPU clocking at 2.2GHz and six Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55) working at 1.8GHz. On the SD765, the Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76) CPU clocks at 2.3GHz and rest of its CPU cores are same as SD765G.
People with technical knowledge will be disappointed to see Qualcomm still using Cortex-A76 based CPU cores on SD765 and SD765G. In comparison, the mid-range Exynos 980 from Samsung comes with Cortex-A77 cores.
For graphics, the SD765 and SD765G come with Adreno GPU that promises 38 percent improved performance than the predecessor Adreno 618 GPU that came with Snapdragon 730 last year. The SD765 offers 20 percent better GPU performance than SD730. Thus, the SD765G is designed to offer better gaming experience compared to SD765. The rest of the specs of the SD765 and SD765G are identical.
The Snapdragon 765 and 765G are both integrated with X52 5G modem promises 3.7Gbps 5G download speeds and 1.6Gbps 5G upload speeds over sub-6GHz and mmWave. The SD765 carries support for up to dual 16-bit 12 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The on-device resolution on SD765 powered phone will support Quad HD+ with 60Hz refresh rate and full HD+ resolution with 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports HDR10+ and Rec2020 color gamut. The maximum resolution supported by an external display on SD765 phone is UHD with 60Hz refresh rate.
The Spectra 355 ISP allows the Snapdragon 765 to support single camera of up to 192-megapixel and single camera of 36-megapixel with zero shutter lag and multi-frame noise reduction. It supports up to 22-megapixel dual cameras with zero shutter lag and multi-frame noise reduction. The SoC supports 720p slow-motion video shooting at 480 fps. It can capture videos in formats like HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and HEV. The SD765 powered phones can shoot 4K HDR videos at 30fps with portrait mode.
The 5th generation AI engine on SD765G offer 5.5TOPs of computing power. The audio capabilities of the SD765 include Hexagon Voice Assistant Accelerator, Aqstic smart speaker amplifier up to WSA8815 and Aqstic™ audio technology. When it comes to charging, the SD765 supports Quick Charge 4+ and Quick Charge AI technologies. Fingerprint, iris, voice and face scanning biometric recognition features are also supported by SD765. The SD765 offers connectivity features like dual-band GPS, Wi-Fi-6, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C. The Qualcomm Sensing Hub is available on SD765 and SD765 that assists voice assistants to work better in busy environments.
Xiaomi eventually released its first watch product, the Xiaomi Mi Watch. Thanks to the Mi Band series, Xiaomi has dominated the market share of smart wearables. But the Mi Band is more targeting at the budget market. Though it has a great shipping volume of the whole market, it’s not able to help Xiaomi build up a good reputation in the market and cover different market segments. As Xiaomi calls, the market positioning of the Mi Watch is a ‘small phone on your wrist’. So Mi Watch probably is considered as a new beginning to practice Xiaomi’s ambition in Xiaomi ecological chain.
Let’s start with the design. Well, it’s not new to us. And I think it’s hard for Xiaomi to deny the design imitation here. Xiaomi has suffered quite a dispute with plagiarism. We love to see Xiaomi bringing us good products at affordable prices, but at the same time, we also hope that Xiaomi should pay more attention to develop their own design language. However, I still want to remind you, the Mi Watch is less than half the price of its Apple counterpart.
Design
The watch in my hand is a premium version. Compared to the standard version, the main difference is the surface protection. The Premium version is covered by Sapphire crystal glass rather than the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the standard one. The frame of the premium version is made with stainless steel while the material of the standard’s frame is Aluminum alloy. They both have a ceramic back. Thanks to such scratched protection, the Mi Watch hasn’t been scratched during my daily uses. The Mi Watch features a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with a PPI of 326, which provides a pretty good viewing experience. Meanwhile, it also supports a feature of the always-on display, which will lead to shorter battery endurance.
A crown and a power button are arranged on its right side, and a microphone is placed between these two mechanisms. Combining with the touch screen, the operation experience is pretty good. Rotate the crown to scroll up or down the content; short press the crown to enter the application list or return to the previous layer; long-press the crown to wake up the voice assistant.
On the left edge, it features a single speaker, which allows you to play music or have a conversation without earphones. Inside the watch, Xiaomi equipped a Qualcomm snapdragon 3100 processor, which was based on Qualcomm’s 2013 snapdragon 400 mobile processor. So compared to the latest mobile phones, it’s not a surprising option. But we’ve seen it drive some other smartwatch running the Wear OS in 2019, like the watches from Fossil and Misfit. And it also gets 1GB ram and 8GB storage with a 570mAh battery. So, there is no need to worry about its performance on running these apps. But please, please forget gaming. You definitely won’t play games on a watch.
Software
Well, I just mentioned Wear OS. The Xiaomi Watch layers MIUI For Watch on the interface of Wear OS. It’s the first watch to run a custom interface on Google’s smartwatch operating system. You can install over 40 apps from the Watch App store, including lighter versions of MIUI apps like Recorder, Notes, Mi home and a few third party’s popular apps like Sogo maps and so on. The app store now is accessible to third-party developers, so there should be more options for users in the near future. But pay attention here. The Mi watch now is mainly available in China. Most of the conversation apps you can install are from china. Because it’s more targeting in China market rather than in consideration of global users’ habits.
Connectivity
Another reason why Xiaomi defined the Mi watch as a small phone is wireless connectivity. The Mi Watch supports Bluetooth, Wifi, GPS, and NFC connections, and meanwhile, the Snapdragon 3100 platform supports 4G e-sim connectivity, which in true allows you to take the watch as a small phone for standalone calls, music streaming and other basic functions. So when you want to enjoy outdoors for a while such as running, swimming or just having a cup of coffee, there is no need to carry on your phone but just make sure you wear the Wrist phone, the Mi Watch.
Fitness Tracking
Thanks to the success of Mi band series, Xiaomi continues its typical features of fitness tracking. The Mi Watch can track 10 physical activities, including walking, running, swimming, climbing and other workout trackings. Besides, it also supports heart-rate monitoring. It enables users to track their heart-rate every 30mins or turn on real-time monitoring. But the real-time monitoring would cut down the battery endurance of the watch. As a result, I suggest to turn it on only when you are exercising.
Battery
A warm detail here is that when the battery is completely discharged, the Mi Watch will turn on the watch mode to display time only. And it just turns into a watch only. According to the official specifications, the watch can last for 36 hours. But in our test of daily use, it’s safe to say that it could last for the whole day when turning on some connectivity or functions like wifi, Bluetooth, always-on-display and real-time heart-rate monitoring.
Watch Faces
Compared to a traditional watch, one of the greatest pleasures of a smartwatch is the switchable dial theme. The Mi Watch has a large number of dial themes for you. You can even replace the picture in the watch album as the background of the watch face, just like changing the wallpaper on your phone.
WaterProofness
We received a lot of concerns about its waterproofness. After our simple test, well it did have waterproofness to a certain extent. And even we can say that there is no problem that you want to swim with it. But Xiaomi doesn’t release its certificated waterproof level, and they claimed that the Mi Watch supports swimming in shallow water but doesn’t apply to a hot shower, steam bath, or diving. And the waterproofness will be weakened as time goes by. And the water damage won’t be included in the Mi Watch warranty. So just pay attention to the risk you take.
Conclusion
If you were a fan of the Xiaomi device and own a lot of Xiaomi smart home devices, the Mi Watch would be one of the Xiaomi products that you won’t miss. The Mi Watch can become a central processor to control all these devices. But the problem is that the Mi Home app has only supported the Chinese language so far.
iQOO has discreetly launched a new gaming smartphone called the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition in China. It is nothing but an enhanced version of the iQOO Neo 855 that went official in October. The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition comes with an improved processor and carries a starting price of 2,598 Yuan (~$368).
iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition Specifications
The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition features a 6.38-inch S-AMOLED display that is integrated with a fingerprint reader. The waterdrop notch enabled display offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio, full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and HDR10.
The Snapdragon 855+ chipset that includes 2.96GHz octa-core processor powers the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition smartphone. The device comes with up to 12 GB of RAM. The smartphone lacks a microSD card slot, but it comes with a large internal storage of 128 GB (UFS 3.0).
The FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with Monster UI comes preloaded on the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition phone. There is Multi-Turbo acceleration technology that enhances the overall performance of the device even while gaming. The smartphone comes with Game Box and Game Space 2.5 for enhanced gaming experience.
The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition handset is backed by a big-sized battery of 4,500mAh battery. Vivo has included support for 33W fast charging on the device. There is a 10-layer heat dissipation system which includes liquid cooling, heat pipes and thermally conducive gel to maintain the internal temperature of the device.
The rear side of the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition features a triple camera system with LED flash. It includes a primary lens of 12-megapixel with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture. For snapping selfies, the device is fitted with an f/2.0 aperture 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone offers users with photography features like HDR, panorama, Super Night Scene 2.0, professional mode, AI scene detection and more.
The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition is a dual SIM phone that supports 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack and Wi-Fi 802.11ac with capabilities to connect 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks simultaneously. The handset also supports face recognition.
iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition Pricing and Availability
Vivo is now receiving pre-orders of the iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition smartphone in China. Here is the pricing of the different variants of the phone.
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,598 Yuan (~$368)
12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,798 Yuan (~$396)
Color variants: Iceland Aurora, Carbon Black and Light Mint
In comparison, the Snapdragon 855 SoC powered iQOO Neo 855 phone is priced between 1,998 Yuan (~$283) and 2,698 Yuan (~$382). The Snapdragon 855+ powered iQOO Pro 5G has a starting price of 3,198 Yuan (~$453). The iQOO Neo phone with Snapdragon 845 is priced at 1,898 Yuan (~$269).
The first sale iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition will be carried out on Dec. 12 in the home market.
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