Top Five Best Selling Smartwatches on Gearbest that you Can Buy at Lowered Prices

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Nov 22, 2019

Blackview has scheduled the global open sale event for the A80 Pro in a week from now but the phone has already attracted a lot of attention since its debut earlier this month. Since the phone isn’t yet on the market, many users are eager to see how the phone looks in real-life, as they’ve only seen it in photos. So, today, Blackview uploaded a video on their YouTube channel to show the world the real thing.

Its appearance isn’t far from what most smartphones look like nowadays so Blackview decided to offer the A80 Pro in four striking colors. The company names them Gradient Blue, Coral Red, Jade Green, and Midnight Black and all come with a refined plating finish that prevents the phone from looking dull. On the contrary, it enhances the contrast of light and shadow on the 2.5D back panel, which is especially obvious under lights.

As you can see in the video, the Blackview A80 Pro is sleek and has a minimal, elegant design thanks to its curved, ergonomic shape. The rounded edges join the 2.5D curved screen and back panel, extending the smoothness from back to front.

As for its size, Blackview says it’s 162.75 x 77 x 8.8mm and the 6.49″ display achieves a 90.3% screen/body ratio. The 8.8mm thickness is somewhat impressive if you take into account that there is a big, 4680mAh battery under the hood. The battery is charged through a Type-C port located at the bottom and the device also sports a 3.5mm audio jack and LED notification light. So, all the essential features are there.

At the top left corner on the back lies the quad vertically aligned camera that comes with a Sony® IMX258 13MPmain sensor and LED flash. The fingerprint scanner is also there while the selfie shooter is placed inside the front waterdrop notch featuring an AI-driven Sony® IMX239 8MP sensor.

Overall, it looks like a much more expensive phone than it really is as, during the open sale that will start on November 29th, the price will be just $79.99. If you are interested, bear in mind that the sale will take place exclusively on Aliexpress. You can add it to your cart beforehand so that you get notified when the global open sales begin. You can also join the giveaway to be among the 10 trial users to get the A80 Pro for free.

HMD Global to announce new phone on December 5; likely to be Nokia 8.2

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 22, 2019

HMD Global has announced via the Nokia Mobile Twitter account that it will hold an event on December 5. The event will be for the launch of a new member of the Nokia family.

The newest addition to our family will be launched on 5 December 2019. 🙌Stay tuned to find out more! #NokiamobileLive pic.twitter.com/iYqPxyOTKP

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) November 22, 2019

While the tweet didn’t reveal any details about the upcoming phone, there are quite a number of devices we expect will be unveiled on that day. Below are some of the phones expected to launch:

Nokia 8.2

The Nokia 8.2 is the most likely phone to launch on December 5. HMD Global launched the Nokia 8.1 on December 5 last year, so it makes sense that it is its successor launching exactly a year later. The manufacturer is also yet to announce an upper mid-range phone this year, so this is its chance to do so.

There are reports the phone will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 735 processor which should be announced at the Qualcomm Tech Summit scheduled a few days before the Nokia event. It has also been reported that it will come in different configurations with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Other rumored features are a 64MP quad-camera setup, a pop-up selfie camera, and a not so affordable price tag.

2. Nokia 5.2

While other 2018 models such as the Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 6.1, and Nokia 7.1 have all gotten successors, HMD Global is yet to announce a successor to the Nokia 5.1.

December 5 is sure a good day to announce the Nokia 5.2 even though it is coming four months late. However, seeing as HMD Global launched only the Nokia 8.1 at last year’s event, it may do the same this year and announce just the Nokia 8.2.

3. Nokia 2.3

Details about the Nokia 2.3 leaked early this month. The leak not only confirmed the phone’s name but also the three color variants it will be available in. The phone is reported to be a slight upgrade over the Nokia 2.2 that was announced back in June.

These are the three devices likely to be announced on that day but there is a high chance we may get just one device and that should be the Nokia 8.2.

Purported Vivo X30 (V1938T) 3C approved; May come with 60x zoom camera

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Nov 22, 2019

Vivo will be launching the Vivo X30 series 5G phones in December. The company has already confirmed that it will be powered by the Exynos 980 5G chipset. A new V1938T Vivo phone that has a model number has been approved by 3C authority of China. The fast charger that has been spotted in its certification reveals it could be the next high-end phone from the company. Probably, the V1938T could be the forthcoming Vivo X30 phone. New information surrounding the X30 reveals that it could be coming with 60x zoom capabilities.

Vivo V1938T Could be Vivo X30 or X30 Pro

The Vivo V1938t 3C certification suggests that it could be shipped with a charger that has a model number of V3330LOAO-CN. It is the very same charger that ships with the newly introduced iQOO Neo SD855 gaming phone.

The 3C certification also revealed that the Vivo V1938T is a 5G phone. Since the Vivo X30 series is the next 5G phone from the company, there is a possibility that the Vivo V1938T could be the model number of the X30 or X30 Pro phone. Vivo has recently confirmed that it the Vivo X30 will be the first phone from the company to support dual-mode 5G. Nothing else is known on the specifications of the Vivo V1938T smartphone. Now that the phone has appeared on 3C, it is likely to get spotted on TENAA with its full specifications.

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Vivo X30 Cameras to Support 60x Zoom?

The Vivo X30 was recently spotted during the telecast of the “追我吧” reality show that includes popular Chinese artists on the Zhejiang Satellite TV. While the design of the phone was not clearly revealed, it appears that it could be featuring a full screen display with a notch or punch-hole. Also, the rear cameras of the phone to deliver 60x zoom.

Vivo X30, X30 Pro Specs and Pricing (Rumored)

The Vivo X30 could be coming with a 6.5-inch AMOLED whereas the X30 Pro could be featuring a 6.89-inch AMOLED display. Both phones are expected to deliver 90Hz refresh rate. The Exynos 980 5G SoC will be fueling both phones. The X30 may come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.1 storage. The X30 Pro could be coming with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage.

The Vivo X30 may feature 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system and a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. It could be housing a 4,500mAh battery. The X30 Pro could be coming with 60-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel quad camera setup and a frontal shooter of 32-megapixel. It could be housing a 4,500mAh battery along with 44W fast charging support. The Vivo X30 may have a starting price of 3,198 Yuan whereas the X30 Pro may begin at 3,998 Yuan. As always, readers are advised to digest Vivo X30 and X30 Pro specs and pricing rumors with a pinch of salt.

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Vivo U20 vs Redmi note 8 vs Realme 5s: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 22, 2019

Today Vivo surprised everyone by launching the value for money smartphone U20 in India. It is a very interesting take on Realme’s and Redmi’s affordable devices since it offers amazing specifications at an incredibly affordable price. It comes right after the launch of the Realme 5s in the nation and a lot of people are already considering its specs sheet even better. Another device that is fighting to become the best-seller under €200 in India and all around the world is the Redmi Note 8. Which is currently the device with the highest value for money? This specs comparison will shed some light on such a hard question to answer.

Vivo U20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Oppo Realme 5s

	Oppo Realme 5s	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8	Vivo U20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm, 198 grams	158.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm, 190 grams	162.2 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm, 193 grams
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 269 ppi, IPS LCD	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 16 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, fast charging 10W	4000 mAh, fast charging 18W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

The Redmi Note 8 clearly wins the design competition. First of all, it is the only which sports a glass back making the whole phone more elegant and refined (and protected by Gorilla Glass 5). Further, it is the most compact, the thinnest and the lightest phone of this trio. But despite the superiority of the Redmi Note 8, there is still to award the Vivo U20 which maintains a very thin and light body, even though it is equipped with a much bigger battery and a much wider display. Even the Realme 5s has a unique advantage: unlike its two rivals, it is splash resistant.

Display

Realme 5s loses the display comparison because it is equipped with a panel sporting a lower resolution. It is just HD+ and that is not the best for a wide 6.5-inch display as it does not provide a high definition level. On the other hand, the display is definitely one of the strong points of the Vivo U20, since it has a wide display diagonal (6.53 inches) and a high Full HD+ resolution. It even comes with the Widevine L1 certification which allows streaming content in high definition from the most known platform (such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video).

Specs & Software

While Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5s are fueled by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, Vivo decided to take a step forward by equipping the Vivo U20 with a more powerful Snapdragon 675, so you will most likely get higher speeds thanks to its higher CPU performance. Further, consider that Vivo U20 comes with 6 GB of RAM and a fast UFS 2.1 internal storage making its performance even higher than expected. Unfortunately, it does not have a 128 GB configuration, unlike the Redmi Note 8, but it sports a micro SD slot to expand the native storage. Android 9 Pie is installed out of the box on each phone but customized by different UIs (Funtouch OS, MIUI, and Color OS).

Camera

The cameras are the real weak point of the Vivo U20: indeed, while it sports a better display and hardware department, if you care about photo quality then you’d better go for the Redmi Note 8 or the Realme 5s. Both have a 48 MP quad camera, but currently, the MIUI seems to have a slightly better algorithm for imaging, at least from what I’ve seen by testing Realme and Redmi devices.

Battery

Realme 5s and Vivo U20 are the battery champions here: they come with a huge 5000 mAh battery, while Redmi Note 8 offers just a 4000 mAh unit. Between Realme 5s and Vivo U20, the former should last more since it has to manage a display with a lower resolution.

Price

Vivo U20 just debuted with a €151/$166 price tag (Rs. 11,990), while Redmi Note 8 starts from Rs. 9,999 (€126/$139) just like the Realme 5s. Due to its better display, huge battery and higher performance, Vivo U20 is the most interesting handset overall, but only if you do not care a lot about photo quality (in that case Redmi Note 8 is a better option, or Realme 5s if you need a bigger battery instead of an FHD+ display).

Read More: Realme 5s with 48MP quad cameras, 5,000mAh battery and SD665 launched for Rs. 9,999 (~$139)

Vivo U20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Oppo Realme 5s: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

PROs

Affordable price
Nice cameras
Good display
Faster charging

CONS

Smaller battery

Oppo Realme 5s

PROs

Huge battery
Wide display
Good cameras
Splash resistant

CONS

HD display

Vivo U20

PROs

Nice display
Wide display
Nice front camera
Huge battery

CONS

Worse rear cameras

Samsung Galaxy A81 with S Pen stylus could be in works

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Nov 22, 2019

Apart from launching the S-series flagship phones at the beginning of the year 2020, Samsung is also expected to new A-series phones. Recent reports have leaked vital information on the upcoming Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 phones. A fresh report on Sammobile hints at the existence of the Galaxy A81 phone. Interestingly, the Galaxy A81 is expected to arrive with support for S Pen stylus.

The report claims that the newly spotted SM-AN815F model number suggests that it could be an offbeat device. The letter that follows ‘SM’ in the model number usually denotes to the series a phone will belong to. For instance, S-series phones have SM-Gxxxx model number, Note-lineup smartphones have SM-Nxxxx model number and A-series phones have SM-Axxxx model number. However, the SM-AN815F seems to be a unique device.

The SM-AN815F model number could be belong to the upcoming Galaxy A81. However, the presence of A and N in the model number hints that the phone could be coming with a S Pen stylus. Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming Galaxy A91 that has a model number of SM-A915F and Galaxy S10 Lite with SM-G770F could be same device even though they belong to different series. Hence, there is a possibility that the Galaxy A81 could be a rebranded version of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite for some markets.

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Apart from Note series, no other Samsung phones have featured the S Pen stylus. If the Galaxy A81 really arrives with S Pen, it will be a good attempt from Samsung on bringing stylus support on a cheaper as Note lineup flagship phones have always carried hefty price tags.

Nothing much is known about the Galaxy A81 expect for the rumor that it will be equipped with 128 GB of native storage. Hopefully, more details on the Galaxy A81 phone in the coming weeks.

The swivel camera system of the predecessor Galaxy A80 phone was most striking feature. It remains to be seen whether the Galaxy A81 will retain it. Leaked information that appeared few months ago had revealed it will be equipped with quad rear cameras featuring a 64-megapixel main lens, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 12-megapixel sensor with 2x or 5x optical zoom and a 3D ToF sensor. The Galaxy A80 was made official in April this year. Hence, there is a possibility that the Galaxy A81 could be made official around the same time next year.

Do you think Samsung should launch a cheaper phone with S Pen support? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Samsung Galaxy S11 series juicy leak reveals camera configurations, 120Hz displays and launch date

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Nov 22, 2019

Samsung is heavily pegged to unleash the Galaxy S11 series in February 2020. Rumors have it that the lineup comprises of Galaxy S11e, Galaxy S11 and Galaxy S11+ phones. Couple of new reports have revealed some important information on the launch date of the S11 series along with its display and camera details.

According to Matrix Life German publication, Samsung will be holding a launch event on Feb. 11 to announce the Galaxy S11 lineup. The S-series phones will hit the markets few weeks later in March. The report claims that that S-lineup will indeed include Galaxy S11e, Galaxy S11 and Galaxy S11+ phones.

Samsung Galaxy S11 series early renders by Benjanim Geskin

The Galaxy S11 and S11+ will be featuring 120Hz refresh rate screens to raise the competition bar higher. As it has been revealed by the renders by @OnLeaks, the S11+ may feature a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole at the top-center position. Owners of the S11 and S11+ will have the power to lack the refresh rate at 120GHz or let it adjust automatically. Reputed tipster Evan Blass had recently revealed that the three phones of S11 series will have 6.4-inch (or 6.2-inch), 6.7-inch and 6.9-inch screen sizes.

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The publication has further revealed that the S11 series will be available in Snapdragon and Exynos CPU variants for different markets. Europe will get the Exynos 990 5G chipset powered S11 series. The S11 will be arriving in SIM and eSIM editions whereas the S11+ will carry support for 5G connectivity. The S11 series could be coming with 25W fast charging technology.

The Galaxy S11 and Galaxy S11+ are both expected arrive with quadruple rear cameras. This information contradicts the renders that seem to show five cameras on the backside of S11. Matrix Life has stated that the setup will include a 108-megapixel primary lens, a telephoto lens of 48-megapixel with 10x loseless zoom and 100x hybrid zoom support. A recent patent filing by Samsung suggest that S11 series may offer OIS enabled 5x optical zoom feature.

The S11 and S11+ will also support 8K video recording at 30fps. These phones will also users with multi-camera preview feature that allow them to give a preview of the captured video through all four camera lenses and let user choose the desired one. Based on recent reports, the multi-camera preview technology could be made available as Director’s View feature.

In related news, Samsung has trademarked camera features like Single Take and Video Spin with European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The former may make it possible for S11 series to shoot a series of photos and video by panning around for 15 seconds. There is no word on what the Video Spin feature could be.

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Honor V30, V30 Pro specifications leaked as launch nears

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Nov 22, 2019

Honor V30 and V30 Pro 5G phones are slated to go official on Nov. 26. With few days remaining for the unveil event, the rumor mill is now actively spilling more information on the Honor V30 series phones. Today, fresh information on the specs of the V30 and V30 Pro phones have surfaced ahead of the next week’s launch.

Honor V30 and V30 Pro Specifications (Rumored)

The leak has revealed that the Honor V30 and V30 Pro are equipped with a 6.57-inch IPS LCD display. Honor has revealed the present of a dual selfie camera system that will be made available a pill-shaped cutout on the screen. Probably, both phones arrive with same display design. The leak states that the Honor V30 and V30 Pro will offer a screen-to-body ratio of 91.46 percent.

The Kirin 990 5G chipset that will bring support SA (Standalone) and NSA (Non-Standalone) dual-mode 5G connectivity will be powering the Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro smartphones. The Honor V30 series will be the first 5G phones from the company. The Honor V30 may come in variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The Pro model could be coming to China in variants like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage which has been benchmarked on AnTuTu with an impressive score.

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The leak further reveals that the Honor V30 and V30 Pro will both feature three rear-mounted cameras. The Honor V30 may feature a 40-megapixel Sony IMX600 main lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens and an OIS enabled 8-megapixel wide-angle senor. The Honor V30 Pro could be featuring the same primary lens and telephoto lens along with an OIS assisted 12-megpixel lens for videography.

The Honor V30 may come with a 4,200mAh battery and V30 Pro could be packed with a slightly smaller 4,100mAh battery. The V30 could be coming with 40W fast charging whereas the V30 Pro may arrive with 40W rapid charging, 27W fast charging and 7.5W reverse wireless charging. Both phones may feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The V30 series are also expected to feature liquid cooling technology. The V30 and V30 Pro could be available in colors like Icelandic Fantasy, Magic Night Star River, Charm Star Blue and Twilight Orange. The leak has information on the pricing of the Honor V30 and V30 Pro phones.

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Ulefone Armor 7 GPS test reveals excellent performance (video)

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Nov 22, 2019

Being a high-end flagship rugged smartphone addressed to those who like to travel a lot or doing outdoor activities, besides durability and powerful performance, an excellent positioning system performance is absolutely necessary. Ulefone has equipped the Armor 7 with four navigation systems including GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo to offer accurate positioning and today they released a GPS test video on YouTube to show how good it is. Let’s see how it did.

According to the result of the GPSTest app, Armor 7 managed to “see” 42 satellites and lock into 18 of them. The accuracy level of positioning reaches 1m and according to the video, the GPS performance of Armor 7 is excellent, since it precisely tracks the road and every corner on it. Also, it quickly reroutes the path while you deviate from planned routes. Going through a tunnel, it will automatically switch to Dark Mode for better viewing and it will reconnect quickly after disconnection.

The Armor 7 comes with a 6.3″ FHD+ waterdrop screen, a triple rear camera (48MP+16MP+8MP) and 16MP selfie shooter, 8GB/128GB configuration, Qi 10W wireless charging, fingerprint and face unlock, global network bands, and NFC with Google Pay. The device is available on Banggood at a special price of $369.99. To see the rest of the Ulefone lineup, visit their official website.

UMIDIGI A3S coming soon to become the most affordable stock Android 10 smartphone

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Nov 22, 2019

UMIDIGI A series is the most popular of the company as it is the representative of the company in the sub-$100 entry-level segment of the market. Last year’s UMIDIGI A3 became an instant hit and now the Chinese manufacturer is getting ready to release its successor, the UMIDIGI A3S that will be the most affordable smartphone with stock Android 10 OS.

Only a few entry-level devices feature the latest OS version from Google as most are running on last year’s Android 9 or even worse, Android 8. To that perspective, it’s nice to see that UMIDIGI is bringing all Android 10 features and security to the entry-level segment. Android 10 is smoother and has many new features like system-wide dark mode, live caption, and privacy controls.

Also, looking at the photos of the device we can confirm that the A3S will come with a dual rear camera as well as a fingerprint sensor. The phone will have two color variants, Space Grey and the iPhone-like Midnight Green. On the front, the A3S is equipped with a notchless display. Yes, the top and bottom bezels may be a bit on the large side but many users still prefer this over the notch. Judging from its predecessor, the A3S should be quite compact and should come with dual 2.5D glass with metal frame design, dual 4G VoLTE, global network bands, as well as triple card slots.

As for its debut price, it is rumored that during the open sale it will cost just $59.99! The A3S will hit the market early next month. In the meantime, UMIDIGI is running a big Giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for its new smartwatch, UWatch GT. If you want to participate, just enter the giveaway. To learn more about the company and the rest of its products, visit their official website.

Samsung Galaxy S11 renders leak Note 10-like front and redesigned camera setup

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Nov 22, 2019

The rumor mill has been leaking information on the Samsung Galaxy S11 series of flagship phones since the past few weeks. The Galaxy S11 series is expected to go official in February as Samsung’s first phones fueled by the upcoming Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990 5G chipset. Well ahead of the S11 series launch, 91mobiles has shared fresh renders of the Galaxy S11 phone in collaboration with popular leakster and industry expert @OnLeaks. The renders reveal that the Galaxy S11 will be arriving with Galaxy Note 10-like display appeal and its back panel will be equipped with a new design for its four rear-mounted cameras.

Samsung Galaxy S11 Renders

The Samsung Galaxy S10 that had gone official earlier this year featured a punch-hole at the top-right corner of the screen for its front camera. The Galaxy Note 10 series that was made official few months ago camera with a punch-hole at the top-center position. The Galaxy S11 renders reveal that its selfie camera will be also available through a top-center positioned cutout on its AMOLED display. There is a very thin earpiece lodged in the top bezel of the phone. The leak reveals that the phone measures 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8mm. The thickness of the device increases to 8.9mm at the camera bump on the back. The phone could be featuring a glass rear with a metallic frame.

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The renders suggest that the display curvature is lesser than that of the Galaxy S10. The leak did not reveal the screen size of the phone. However, popular tipster Evan Blass had claimed that there will be three phone sin the Galaxy S11 series with varying screen sizes of 6.4 or 6.2 inches, 6.7-inches and 6.9 inches. Probably, these phones may debut as Galaxy S11e, Galaxy S11 and Galaxy S11+. The screen of the phone will be integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The rear side of the Galaxy S11 has a rectangular camera module that includes four cameras arranged in an L-shaped design along with an LED flash. The camera system seems to be housing a laser autofocus module. One of the lenses could be a 3D ToF sensor. Probably, its main lens could be the 108-megapixel Samsung lensv. The edges of the rear shell of the Galaxy S11 are curved towards the edges. The right side of the smartphone features buttons for volume and power. The left edge of the device is barren. The bottom side of the S11 features a microphone, a USB-C port and an external speaker.

What’s your opinion on the design of the Galaxy S11? Share us your view by posting your comments below.

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OnePlus 7 Pro’s audio is almost as good as the Note 10+ reveals DxOMark Audio Test

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Nov 22, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro was recently put through DxOMark’s audio test and results reveal that its sound output is almost as good as the Galaxy Note 10+. DxOMark gave the device a score of 68 in audio playback and 56 in recording, taking the overall score to 65. This would place it below the likes of the Huawei Mate 20 X and the iPhone 11 Pro Max who currently rank high on the list.

The DxOMark audio test reveals that the OnePlus 7 Pro has a pretty good audio playback. The stereo speakers are pretty loud, however, the test reveals that the phone’s speakers are better suited for music and movie playback than gaming audio. Bass is not exactly its strong point and the audio output is slightly lower in volume than other phones like the Huawei Mate 20 X. However, the phone managed to output overall balanced audio, giving it a pretty good score of 68 in playback.

DxOMark has reviewed nine smartphones so far for Audio

OnePlus 7 Pro’s recording score isn’t that great though. At 56 points, the phone ranks well below Mate 20 X and Galaxy Note 10 5G’s scores of 70 and 61 respectively. In fact, it is the lowest score for recording among the nine smartphones reviewed by DxOMark, even lower than Sony Xperia 5 and Honor 20 Pro. DxOMark points out that ‘Recorded voices often sounded unnatural and metallic, with their sound envelopes compromised by excessive compression’.

But if you are not recording audio through its microphones, the OnePlus 7 Pro should perform well in playing music and movie audio through its stereo speakers.

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Honor V30 Pro 5G AnTuTu listing leaks specs before next week’s launch

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Nov 22, 2019

On coming Tuesday, Honor will be holding an unveil event in China to announce the Honor V30 and V30 Pro phones. The Honor V30 series will be the first 5G phones from the company. Recently, the OXF-AN10 phone was spotted on Geekbench with some of its key specs. Today, the same model has surfaced on AnTuTu benchmarking platform to reveal more details. According to AnTuTu, OXF-AN10 model number belongs to the Honor V30 Pro 5G phone and not Honor V30 5Gv as it was believed before.

On AnTuTu, the Honor V30 Pro 5G phone has recorded 476,480 average benchmarking score. This score is an average of CPU, GPU, memory and UX tests in which the phone scored 154,496, 169,369, 92,807 and 59,811 points. AnTuTu claimed that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s benchmarking scores for CPU and memory tests are higher than V30 Pro 5G. Both phones have scored recorded similar points in the UX score. However, the V30 Pro 5G outscored the Mate 30 Pro in the graphics test.

Coming to the specs of the Honor V30 Pro 5G phone that revealed through AnTuTu listing, it features a display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2440 pixels. Hence, the display of the Honor V30 Pro with an elliptical cutout for its two front-facing cameras will deliver a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. The Kirin 990 5G chipset that powers the Mate 30 Pro 5G is also present under the hood of the V30 Pro 5G. The SoC is coupled with 8 GB of RAM.

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The variant of the Honor V30 Pro 5G that was benchmarked on AnTuTu has 256 GB of native storage. There is no confirmation whether the phone has UFS 3.0 storage onboard. AnTuTu has revealed that one of the front-facing cameras of the Honor V30 Pro 5G is of 32-megapixel.

Previous reports have revealed that the Honor V30 Pro could be equipped with a 4,200mAh battery. Its 3C certification has reveled that it may arrive with a 40W fast charging technology like the Mate 30 Pro 5G. The phone is likely to come with 15W fast wireless charging technology. The phone is expected to feature a quad camera setup on its rear with a 60-megapixel primary lens. The handset is now up for registrations in China. There is a possibility that the company may also unleash a special Honor V30 Pro Aston Martin edition phone.

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Chuwi’s Black Friday preheat event is up and running

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Nov 22, 2019

Chuwi is getting ready for a huge Black Friday event and as we enter the final week before the event, the company is hosting a preheat promotion with discount coupons as well as Giveaways. The deals will include most of their products including the LapBook Pro and HeroBook. The main event will be held from November 28th to December 2nd and the highest discount coupon will be $76 off. Below, you can see the promotion price of the eligible devices and all the details can be found on the promotion page.

In order to get the corresponding coupon for the product you want to buy, all you have to do is simply participate in the “Wish List” activity. Choose the product you want, enter your email and you will receive the discount coupon.

You can “make your wish” until November 29th. The wish list activity is for the 4 laptops and 4 tablets that you see below.

In addition, Chuwi is offering a UBook Pro Giveaway. Three lucky users will get it for free and the procedure is simple as it goes through the Gleam platform. Follow Chuwi on YouTube and Twitter to get more Giveaway Entries.

Chuwi had always had affordable products and the price ranges around $200 to $400. In each price range, there is a killer product. For example, for under $200 you can get the HeroBook, a durable device perfectly balancing between performance and durability. Also, for under $300 you can get the LapBook Pro with a full-screen design and decent performance. Lastly, you can get the AeroBook for under $400 that sports a great design and a fast Core M CPU. Find all the details about the activity here.

Xiaomi will fix slow charging on the Mi Watch via OTA Update in December

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Nov 22, 2019

Xiaomi announced its first smartwatch, the Mi Watch a couple of weeks back. Being a relatively new product category for Xiaomi, users had a couple of questions or rather issues with regards to the watch. Today, Xiaomi’s ecological chain (MIJIA) product director Cheng Liang answered the two major questions about the Mi Watch.

One of the big issues regarding the new Mi Watch was the slow charging speeds. Users were worried whether this was a permanent problem. However, Cheng Liang said that the charging issue on the Mi Watch will be fixed via an OTA update around early December. So, it looks like an issue in the software rather than the hardware.

Unfortunately, we can’t confirm whether this fix will be bundled with the December 3 OTA update. The first OTA update for Mi Watch will reportedly optimize several features, including first pairing, application market, dial market, notification prompts, input method interaction, and weather positioning.

Another big question was about Mi Watch’s eSIM. If you recall, we had reported that carriers like China Telecom haven’t yet configured eSIM networks in China. So you couldn’t use eSIM services in the country, which was one big reason why the new Motorola Razr 2019 foldable didn’t launch in the Chinese market. However, Liang said that eSIM services are expected to be opened by Chinese carriers around mid-December. Once it’s available, Xiaomi will enable eSIM support for the Mi Watch via an OTA update. So users won’t have to do anything from their end to activate the services.

The Xiaomi Mi Watch runs on Google’s WearOS platform with its own MIUI skin on top. It’s almost a mini smartphone coming with the ability to make and receive calls (via eSIM), connect to the internet, and even run apps like WeChat and DiDi.

Despite its stark resemblance to the Apple Watch, the Mi Watch tries to carve out its own identity via its software and features. You can read more about the watch from our Mi watch hands-on article.

Snoppa Vmate VS DJI Osmo Pocket: What’s the difference?

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Nov 22, 2019

Recently we covered the new pocket-sized gimbal released by Snoppa, the Vmate. It is a small gimbal with an embedded camera that you can carry anywhere as it can literally fit into your pocket. There are other similar products like this on the market like the well-known DJI Osmo Pocket and today, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAQlBPJm6kMSnoppa points out the differences between these two. Let’s see what they have to say.

For starters, the Vmate sports a 90 degrees rotatable lens and you can switch from horizontal to vertical orientation quickly. This is something very useful that the DJI Osmo Pocket is missing. In addition, the horizontal axis has a rotation range of 400 degrees so there are no blind spots or dead corners when shooting. On the other hand, DJI’s gimbal reaches up to just 280 degrees. That’s less than a turn.

When talking about connectivity, the Vmatec comes with WiFi built-in and you can preview what you’re shooting on your phone and also use the smartphone as a remote control. Thanks to that connection, the Vmate can wirelessly transmit 4k video files to the phone. The DJI Osmo Pocket is using a USB connection that after a period of time is easy to loosen resulting in poor contact and it’s even easier to break. Not to mention the fact that it’s not very practical when using it as the cable gets in the way. Using WiFi means that you can attach the Snoppa Vmate anywhere on the phone while the Osmo Pocket has to be placed only on the right side of the phone. Lastly, both come with USB Type-C ports at the bottom but Osmo’s uses USB 2.0 protocol which means reduced transmission speeds.

Both devices can shoot up to 4K@60fps video but the Vmate can also shoot slow-motion FHD video @240fps while the Osmo Pocket stays @120fps. In addition, Snoppa Vmate reaches up to 200Mbps bitrate and Osmo just 100Mbps. This means better video quality for the Vmate that has a new hardware module that does away with the focus issues found on Osmo.

Vmate and Osmo Pocket are similar in size but the Vmate handle is 5mm wider to offer a more comfortable grip and it also has a slightly larger display than the DJI. Also, the Vmate has built-in Bluetooth and can be externally connected to a Bluetooth microphone like Apple’s Airpods, Xiaomi, etc. And even more important is the dual microphone of the Vmate that offers 2 functions: Noise reduction or stereo sound recording.

The rest of the differences are found mostly in the software department. The Snoppa Vmate app offers a unique PIP mode besides the standard POV, time-lapse, panorama, and other modes. The PIP mode uses the smartphone’s front camera and vloggers love it. Finally, the Vmate has a TF card slot protected against water and also a lanyard hole if you prefer to carry it on your wrist. The Snoppa Vmate is currently in production and you can preorder it on Indiegogo at a discounted price.

Vivo U20 takes on the Redmi Note 8 with Snapdragon 675 & 5000mAh battery in India

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Nov 22, 2019

If you thought Redmi and Realme had the best budget smartphone options in India, Vivo is here to change your opinion. The Chinese smartphone company has announced the new Vivo U20 model that features a Snapdragon 675 processor along with a very large 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The U20 has the hardware and pricing to take on both, Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5S smartphones.

The Vivo U20 Specs include a Snapdragon 675 processor

While Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5S feature Snapdragon 665 chipset, the new Vivo U20 takes things a step forward with Snapdragon 675. There are 4GB and 6GB RAM options with 64GB of storage and a hybrid MicroSD card slot onboard. For display, the Vivo U20 comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ 2340 x 1080p IPS LCD screen and a 90.5 percent screen to body ratio. Since its a budget device, the phone is built out of plastic.

At the back, the Vivo U20 features a triple camera setup. The primary camera is the Sony IMX499 16MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture while there are two other sensors: a 120° degree 8MP super wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro lens that can shoot objects as close as 4cm. Upfront, the phone features a 16MP selfie camera housed in a waterdrop notch.

One of the biggest highlights of the Vivo U20 is the battery on board. The phone features a 5000mAh battery that comes with an 18W fast charger right inside the box. Even with such a large battery, the phone is both lighter (193 grams) and thinner (8.9mm) than the Realme 5S.

Vivo U20 blue official 03 — U20 still features MicroUSB unlike the Redmi Note 8

For software, the Vivo U20 comes with Android 9 Pie with Funtouch OS 9 skin on top. The company also confirmed support for Widevine L1 certification, so streaming HD content on Netflix and Prime Video apps shouldn’t be an issue. As for the other connectivity features, you get a fingerprint sensor at the back, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, and Galileo. Available sensors include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, magnetometer, ambient light sensor, and gyroscope.

Vivo U20 Pricing & Availability

Vivo U20 will go on sale on November 28 at 12 PM in India via Amazon.in and Vivo’s online store. The 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant starts at Rs. 10,990 ($153) while the 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant is priced at Rs. 11,990 ($167).

There are two color options at launch: Racing Black and Blaze Blue.

Huawei Nova 6 5G promo video bares it all with respect to design

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Nov 22, 2019

The Huawei Nova 6 5G arrives in a few weeks and today, Huawei has released a promotional video that doesn’t hide anything about the design. The new video comes a few days after the first video ad that showed us just the front of the device.

Unlike the first ad which is animated, this new video ad shows the real device in use. The video shows the Nova 6 5G in blue, the second color variant we have seen. The first being the red version leaked by Evan Blass earlier this month.

The Nova 6 5G appears to have a mesmerizing light effect depending on the angle it is held.

The back of the phone houses three cameras and an LED flash vertically arranged and housed together. Flanking the sensors is a laser focus module.

There isn’t a fingerprint scanner on the back but it isn’t under the display either as the screen is LCD and not AMOLED. Huawei has put the sensor on the side where it doubles as a power button.

Unlike the render leaked by Evan Blass, the Nova 6 5G in the video doesn’t have the Nova logo on the back but Huawei’s own branding.

It has been reported that the Nova 6 5G will be powered by the Kirin 990 5G processor. It will have 32MP + 12MP dual front-facing cameras and a 60MP primary rear camera. The phone will arrive with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 4000mAh battery, and support for 40W SuperCharge fast charge.

Redmi K30 live photos confirm display has a 120Hz refresh rate

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Nov 22, 2019

The Redmi K30 is scheduled to arrive in December as the very first 5G phone from Xiaomi’s subsidiary. Ahead of its release date which is still unknown, live photos of the device have been posted on the web and they reveal some very key details.

First, the images don’t give us a look at the design save for the display and this is because the phone has a case on. We do get a good look at the punch-hole that houses dual selfie cameras. We believe the hole will be noticeable for the first few weeks but owners will definitely get used to it.

What the photos do show us is a generous amount of details thanks to the fact that they were taken with system information app, AIDA64, running.

The Redmi K30 has a 6.66-inch display with a 1080 x 2400 resolution. While the exact processor is unknown, we do know it is a Qualcomm SoC as the GPU is the Adreno 618. This is the GPU for the Snapdragon 730 and Snapdragon 730G and it appears Qualcomm is using it for the SM7250 too.

One important info the first image reveals is that the device has a 120Hz refresh rate which is really exciting news. Xiaomi may be late when it comes to adopting displays with a high refresh rate but it isn’t settling for 90Hz but going for 120Hz.

Another of the image shows the Display Settings menu where users will be able to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz. The menu does mention that switching to a lower refresh rate will save battery. Under this menu, users will also be able to turn on reading mode and dark mode.

The third image is the About Phone page and it shows the Redmi K30 is running MIUI 11 version 9.11.18. This variant also has 64GB of storage and is most likely the base model. There definitely will be other configurations but we hope there is support for storage expansion.

We are pretty excited about the Redmi K30 and its 120Hz refresh rate. We are also looking forward to its camera performance. However, we expect the device will sell for higher than the Redmi K20 when it launches.

(Sources: 1, 2; Via)

Apple could be exempted from China Tariffs & It’s probably because of Samsung

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