At the announcement of its new charging technologies this week, OPPO revealed that the successor to the K3 is coming, and the phone which will launch as the OPPO K5 will be the first to feature its new VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge. The spec sheet of the phone has now leaked and it reveals the OPPO K5 is an upper mid-range phone.
The spec sheet was posted on Weibo by @Digital chat station. The sheet shows the OPPO K5 will have a 6.4-inch 2340 x 1080 display. The phone measures 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 millimeters, making it smaller than the OPPO K3.
Inside the phone is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G processor and it is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. OPPO has packed four cameras on the back of the phone – a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP camera, and two 2MP sensors most likely for Macro shots and depth capturing. The selfie camera is a 32MP sensor.
The OPPO K5 will pack a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W VOOC 4.0 fast charging via a USB Type-C port. It will also have an audio jack. There is no mention of support for a MicroSD card neither is there mention of the version of Android it is running.
The specs of the phone are identical to that of the Realme X2 which hints at it being a rebrand of the OPPO K5. The Realme X2 spec sheet reveals the phone has an AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch, so we expect the same display type for the K5 with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
5G is still in its nascent stages, and still, only a handful of countries across the globe have live 5G networks available. However, most flagship smartphones launched in the second half of the year have a 5G version. For example, even the Huawei Mate 30 Pro comes in two different versions, a 4G one and a 5G one. The main reason why Huawei decided to release two different versions of its flagship is that 5G tech is more expensive.
Mate 20 X comes with new-age 5G support at an expensive price tag
But things will change in 2020. According to Huawei’s Richard Yu, cheaper 5G phones are coming our way next year.
“5G will definitely hit mid-range and even low price range definitely from next year,” said Richard Yu while speaking to journalists at the Mate 30 series event. “This year (our) premium segmentation is 5G, next year we will go to middle-tier 5G smartphones, and later on, the low tier.”
Given that Huawei traditionally sticks with its Kirin chipsets, even for its mid-range smartphones, this is a good hint that we’ll see a 5G enabled mid-range Kirin processor sometime in the next few months. Currently, Kirin 810 and Kirin 710 handle Huawei and Honor’s mid-range and budget segments. So we may see a 5G enabled Kirin 800 series chip next year.
Apple recently unveiled the hotly-anticipated iPhone 11 series of smartphones comprising the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Designed to offer a little bit extra, the iPhone Pro models boast uncomplicated features that matter a lot to extreme smartphone users and mobile phone photography enthusiasts. iPhone users leave no stone unturned when it comes to protecting their phones from scratches and drops.
As a result, they usually end up spending a lot of money on iPhone cases and other accessories. Taking that into consideration, we have listed the top 10 iPhone Pro Max cases that you can buy without emptying your pocket.
OtterBox Lumen Series Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max
Available in pink, red, black, and blue color options, the OtterBox Lumen Series Case not only protects your iPhone but also highlights its emblematic design by adding an appealing color. It’s precision fit ensures your iPhone is not influenced by daily wear and tear.
The OtterBox Lumen Series is a clear, scratch-resistant case that shows off your iPhone. Moreover, this super sleek, pocket-friendly phone case is currently up for grabs for $39.95 from Apple online store.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the OtterBox Lumen Series Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max and place your order.
Sporting a premium look, the iPhone 11 Pro Max Leather Folio is made from specially tanned and finished European leather. You can wake up or snooze your iPhone 11 Pro Max simply by opening and closing the case, which fits snugly around your phone.
The interior of the case features a soft microfiber lining for additional protection. Aside from that, the case offers space for you to store your cards, small notes, bills, etc. You can keep it on even when you are charging it wirelessly.
Currently available on Apple online store for $129, the iPhone 11 Pro Max Leather Folio comes in Aubergine, as well as Black color options. You can visit this link and place your order.
Designed to fit comfortably over the curves of your iPhone 11 Pro Max, this case does not make your phone bulkier. This sturdy phone case is made using specially tanned and finished European leather that adds an elegant look to it.
To ensure durability, the case is passed through several hours of testing during the design and manufacturing process. You can buy it in Meyer Lemon, Forest Green, Midnight Blue, Saddle Brown, Black, and Red color options from the Apple online store for $49 by visiting this link.
Sporting an unconventional design, the iPhone 11 Pro Max Symmetry Series Case is a great choice for those who fancy turning heads. Moreover, this slim, stylish case syncs with any look ranging from a night out to an unpredictable day loaded with adventurous activities.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max Symmetry Series Case comes in ten eye-catching color options, bearing a $49.95 price tag on OtterBox. There’s a 10 percent off on select cases including the Alpha Glass, Alpha Flex, or Amplify.
The aforesaid discount is available to those who purchase both the OtterBox case and screen protector. You can head straight to this link to avail the discount.
The Viva Series case for iPhone 11 Pro Max ensures protection against bumps, drops, and dust. It uses a combination of an Internal slipcover and exterior shell for a comfortable carrying experience.
It has grip pads at the back that ensure confident handling. The black-tinted Viva Series Case for your iPhone 11 Pro Max is currently available for $39.95 from OtterBox. You can visit this link and place your order.
iPhone 11 Pro Max Otter + Pop Symmetry Series Build Your Own Case
Featuring an integrated PopSockets PopGrip, the Otter + Pop Symmetry Series Build Your Own case allows you to express yourself while offering top-notch protection to your iPhone. Each case comes with a matching PopTop, and an extra PopTop of your choice so that you can adjust the overall appearance of the case to match your style.
The case colors include black, Maveoulous, Violet Dusk, Mint to Be, Lollipop, White Marble, and Island Ombre. You can choose from a wide selection of PopTop design. The Otter + Pop Symmetry Series Build Your Own case is available for $67.95 from OtterBox and you can purchase it by following this link.
A great choice when it comes to protecting your iPhone from scratches and other damages, the ASLING Beetle Series TPU Soft Shell Phone Case is available in three appealing color options including Coffee, Cadetblue, and Black for just $3.13 from Gearbest. On top of that, you can get an add-on item worth $4.59 if you spend $20.
Featuring three-dimensional lines, the ASLING Beetle Series phone case is antiperspirants and anti-fingerprint. On top of that, it has anti-stain capabilities which ensure it always looks like new.
You can follow this link to check out more details and get your hands on the ASLING Beetle Series TPU Soft Shell Phone Case.
Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronics and a slew of other items, Gearbest is currently offering the Liquid Silicone Phone Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max for a lowered price of just $5.66. This is a 5 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $5.97.
Aside from that, you get an add-on item worth $4.59 if you spend $20. Made using high-quality silicone material, this dirt-resistant phone case has a button protector and weighs in at just 0.0440 kg so you can carry it in your pocket without any sort of inconvenience.
You can choose between twelve appealing color options such as Sunrise Orange, Papaya Orange, Pink, Purple Mimosa, etc. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.
Copper Buckle Retro Crazy Horse Texture Horizontal Flip Leather Case
Compatible with the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the Copper Buckle Retro Crazy Horse Texture Horizontal Flip Leather Case not only protects your phone, but also offers ample space for you to store important items such as your cards or cash. It is available in black, blue, red, and brown color options in Sunsky for $3.63.
You can save a considerable amount of money by purchasing more units. For instance, if you order 2 units, the price reduces to $3.60, and if you order 1/4 case, you just pay $3.56 per unit. You can visit this link to check out more details and place your order.
DZGOGO MILO Series PC + PU Horizontal Flip Leather Case
The DZGOGO MILO Series PC + PU Horizontal Flip Leather Case comes in black, blue, rose gold, and red color options. You’d normally need to shell out $4.29 per piece, but Sunsky is giving you a chance to save money on more units.
For the sake of an instance, two units will set you back $4.25 but can get 1/4 case for just $4.21. In other words, the more units you order, the bigger discount you get. To check out more details and grab the discount, simply follow this link without wasting time.
News emanating from Huawei‘s Pollen club indicate that the Chinese company has already commenced recruitment of internal beta tester for the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 RS Porsche Design, Mate 20 X (4G), Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V20, Honor Magic 2. While the Huawei models will be tested with EMUI 10.0, the Honor models get Magic UI 3.0, both based on Google’s Android 10.
The company plans to recruit 500 users for the log version while 1500 users would be recruited for the non-log version (read about the difference from here). The registration is presently open to those who understand the process of internal beta testing. Registration can only be done via a mobile phone and not from a PC. Also, would-be testers will need to download the latest Pollen Club App version 9.0.6.300. The Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 RS, Mate 20X (4G), Honor 20, Honor View 20 and Honor 20 Pro are all scheduled to get their update in December according to an Android 10 roadmap for Huawei models that popped up online recently. The Mate 30 series has already come out with EMUI 10 based on Android 10 and next in line is the Huawei P30 models billed to get the update in November. The Mate 10 series, P20 series and P30 Lite are listed to get EMUI 10 update in March 2020 while other Huawei and Honor models will see the update from the second quarter of next year. The good thing is, all the older Huawei models will still get support for Google Play services, unlike the Mate 30 series that was launched without Google Services support.
With all those Pro, Plus and Max variants out there, sometimes there is not enough attention given to the vanilla versions of Android flagships. But despite they are not the most advanced variants, they are often better deals in terms of value for money. Here you can find a specs comparison between the vanilla version of the latest flagship line-ups released by Samsung, Huawei, and Apple. We will try to let you understand which device is the best value for money top-tier flagship for your needs between the vanilla Huawei Mate 30, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and iPhone 11.
Huawei Mate 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Apple iPhone 11
Huawei Mate 30
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Apple iPhone 11
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm, 196 g
151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm, 168 g
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, 194 g
DISPLAY
6.62 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED
6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), Dynamic AMOLED
6.1 inches, 828 x 1792p (HD+), Liquid Retina IPS LCD
If we talk about design and build quality, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and iPhone 11 are superior to the Huawei Mate 30. They come with sturdier bodies which boast the IP68 resistance for water and dust resistant. iPhone 11 is the most compact one, but its big notch may not be the best for everyone. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 features a higher screen-to-body ratio and a notch-less punch-hole display, as well as a clean glass back and a slot for the S Pen which is another added value for productivity users.
Display
Despite it is just an LCD panel and not an OLED screen, the display of the iPhone 11 is the most interesting one. It boasts a very high brightness (625 nits), the HDR10 and Dolby Vision technology for outstanding color reproduction, and a high 120 Hz refresh ratio. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s display is all but disappointing as it is HDR10+ compliant and supports the S Pen and an in-display fingerprint reader. Huawei Mate 30 offers a wider diagonal but not better quality.
Hardware/Software
With its Apple A13 Bionic chipset, internal storage up to 256 GB and the wonderful iOS software optimization, iPhone 11 offers blazing speeds and constant stability. There is no challenge for its rivals: it is the best device when it comes to performance. But the iPhone 11 does not come with 5G connectivity, while both Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 have 5G variants (they are more expensive than the LTE ones). Huawei Mate 30 comes with Android 10 out of the box, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie.
Camera
It is still too early to make a camera comparison between Huawei Mate 30, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and iPhone 11. While the first made its debut yesterday, the iPhone 11 just hitten the shelves. On the paper, Huawei Mate 30 has the most interesting camera hardware, but camera hardware is not everything. Unlike its opponents, iPhone 11 lacks an ultrawide camera.
Battery
With a 4200 mAh battery and its chipset built at 7 nm+, we believe that Huawei Mate 30 will offer the longest battery life. It even boasts the fastest wired charging technology of the trio and the fastest wireless charging technology ever seen on a phone. iPhone 11 has an average 3046 mAh but it still offers a long battery life. Even Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is all but disappointing, but we do not believe they will match Huawei Mate 30 in any scenario.
Price
Huawei Mate 30 and iPhone 11 made their debut with €800/$880 (Asia) and €839/$699 (Global) price tags, respectively, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 starts from €950/$1045 globally. Due to its bigger battery, amazing cameras, and optional 5G support, Huawei Mate 30 looks like a more interesting device at the end of the day (on the paper), but we can give you a definitive opinion only after testing all of them accurately. If you are a productivity user, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may be more suitable for your needs due to the presence of S Pen.
Realme has continued to maintain its innovation so as to gain the upper hand over its competitors. The brand was launched as a sub-brand of OPPO in 2018 with the launch of the Realme 1. Since then, the brand has gone on to release several models, spurred by the success of the first model. The sub-brand has also since graduated to an independent brand.
Realme’s smartphones offer users an alternative to the value-for-money products which Xiaomi used to gain some traction in the market. The emergence of the brand has even forced Samsung to rethink its strategy in the mid-range segment. Even Xiaomi has had to adjust with the creation of the Redmi brand and Pocophone sub-brand. Realme is about taking the bar higher as it moves towards making its device more attractive by sending the Realme X to custom ROM and kernel developers.
XDA-Developers is a treasure trove of developers mostly, but not restricted to the Android OS. The community has previously teamed up with some phone manufacturers in the past to develop custom ROMs for devices. The community teamed up with Xiaomi on the Poco F1 which makes it easy for Poco F1 users to have access to several aftermarket ROMs, kernels and other modifications. Also, the ASUS ZenFone 6 also had an active development community thanks as a result of previous device seeding efforts.
In this same light, Realme has selected a number of developers from the XDA community who will be sent devices in order to give a boost to the community and its efforts. Already, the devs who are based in India have received their Realme X while those outside India will get theirs soon. The developers are expected to contribute to efforts that would extend the product life and to give end-users valuable choices. This is also made possible by Realme’s flexibility to allow more devices to unlock their bootloaders, and efforts like these will go a long way in instilling confidence in users. A good number of OEMs are already making efforts to open up their phone’s bootloaders to developers.
Smartphone lovers, rejoice! If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the latest mobile phones that boast an impressive array of features without spending a lot of money, Banggood’s got your back.
Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood keeps coming up with amazing promotion sales from time to time. Living up to its reputation, the Chinese online store has launched a brand new promo dubbed Seckill Price for Smartphones ES Warehouse.
The recently kicked-off activity features a wide range of feature-laden mobile phones from leading manufacturers. More importantly, you can buy these handsets without burning a hole in your pocket.
To simplify and expedite the search process, all products available on the promotion page have been split into specific categories. Let’s check them out.
The first section on the promo page is called Seckill Price Must Have. You can avail noteworthy discounts on the LeEco Cool1 dual Coolpad, Nubia M2 Lite, Xiaomi Pocophone F1, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphones.
For the sake of an instance, the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro variant usually retails for $256.19, but you can buy it for just $149.99 by applying coupon code BGN6P at the time of checking out. In other words, you can save $106.2 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.
Likewise, the next category dubbed Super Coupon Deals is loaded with handsets that usually carry steep price tags. Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, these smartphones have been assigned dedicated coupon codes that help you save a considerable amount of money before placing your order.
Featuring the Doogee Mix 2, Leagoo M9 Pro, and a slew of other popular smartphones, the Daily Flash Deals section is worth checking out as well. You can get noteworthy discounts on select mobile phones that have been placed under this category.
For example, you can grab a 7 percent off on the UMIDIGI One Pro smartphone, which usually sells for $149.99. As a result, the handset can now be yours for a reduced price of just $139.99.
Similarly, the Mega Discounts Now category gives you an unmissable chance to grab great discounts on top-end smartphones such as LeCo Le 2 X526, Leagoo KIICAA Mix 5, and more. Brand conscious buyers can head straight to the Top Brands section, which is brimming mobile phones from popular brands.
Aside from Xiaomi, you can check out a slew of amazing smartphones from OnePlus, Doogee, & Ele. While some mobile phones are carrying lowered prices, others have been assigned dedicated coupon codes that you can apply to get a discount at checkout.
In addition to that, a myriad of smartphones from other equally popular brands such as Umidigi, Gome, and Sharp have been placed under the concluding category called Other Brands. You can visit the activity page by following this link and take full advantage of coupons and discounts before the promo wraps up.
Chinese smartphones have never been popular for their haptics. In fact, even smartphones from OnePlus have fared poorly for haptics feedback. Things did improve with the OnePlus 7 Pro to a great extent but still, neither Xiaomi nor Huawei flagships fare well in this department.
But Xiaomi wants to change that with the Mi 9 Pro 5G.
After announcing that the new Mi 9 Pro 5G will feature strong haptics via a custom-made “transverse linear motor”, Lei Jun reveals that this implementation is probably the best in the Android ecosystem. Currently, it’s smartphones like Google Pixels, LG V30, and Samsung Galaxy Note series models that have the best haptics in the Android market. But the Mi 9 Pro 5G may join this premium list soon.
The earlier teaser revealed that the haptic feedback has a start-stop speed of 10ms, just like a mechanical keyboard. With this Vibration HD feature, the phone will also offer a 4D immersive gaming experience.
Touted as the world-leading smart lighting brand, Yeelight offers a wide range of smart home lighting products including table lights, furnishing lights, ambiance lights, etc.
Lighting has a considerable effect on our mood, and it can improve or disrupt our sleep. Lighting is a vital aspect of interior design as it not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also sets the mood and ambiance of a space.
Aside from that, lighting is an important factor in regulating sleep. Regrettably, lighting products and accessories such as LED nightlights and bedside lamps aren’t easy on the pocketbook.
A part of Xiaomi Ecosystem, Yeelight has now teamed up with Gearbest to offer a feature-rich night light, as well as an amazing bedside lamp for considerably lowered prices. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.
Yeelight YLYD11YL Light Sensor Plug-in LED Nightlight
This plug-in night light turns on automatically in dark environment. It has a built-in light sensor and smart recognition capabilities for a convenient experience. With 2700K color temperature, the Yeelight YLYD11YL produces only soft light which is easy on the eyes.
The international version of the Yeelight YLYD11YL would normally set you back $11.86, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $6.99 from Gearbest. This is a 41 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.
With over a hundred pieces sold at the time of writing, this flash sale is slated to end in six days. You can visit this link to avail the discount before it ends.
Likewise, you can avail a 42 percent discount on the Yeelight YLCT01YL LED Bedside Lamp, which usually retails for $86.19. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy the lamp for just $49.99.
An absolute steal at this price, the Yeelight YLCT01YL LED Bedside Lamp produces soft light and offers color temperature and brightness adjustment options. The bright, yet cold lighting allows you to create a variety of scenes that suit your fancy.
You can check out more details about the Yeelight YLCT01YL LED Bedside Lamp and place your order by following this link. Note that forty pieces of the lamp were already sold at the time of writing and the flash sale is slated to end in six days.
Xiaomi has got a big event lined up for September 24 where a number of flagship products will be released. The Mi 9 Pro 5G and Mi Mix Alpha and then the Mi TV Pro are all expected to be announced on that day. The company has now unveiled the Mi TV Pro at one of its official stores in China with the product up for pre-order. The pre-order will run from September 15 to 24 and participants will need to deposit 100 yuan. After the device goes on sale, those who pre-order will receive a complementary Xiaomi TV speaker valued at 399 yuan.
The company made a short promotional video which shows how customers reacted to the TV when they checked out.
The Mi TV Pro is expected as the first Xiaomi TV to support 8K decoding. The TV is also coming with a full-screen, near bezel-less design as can be seen from the video. The bezels around the display are so thin you might wonder how the huge screen is held in place. Xiaomi will let us in on more details when it is launched.
Further, the TV adopts a metal base a well as a metal frame. Apart from the standout features like a full-screen design and slim metal frame, the Mi TV Pro isn’t any different from other Mi TV models but with a more premium look.
Talking about the response of fans interviewed in the video, the comments were mostly accolades for the attractive design. The fans had the opportunity of testing the TV and the software also showered praises on the new TV for the smoothness of installed apps. In our view, the ultra-thin bezels coupled with a high-resolution display will give users immersive viewing experience. The metal body gives the smart TV a premium look. The smart TV is expected to run PatchWall 2.0 based on Android Pie, delivering seamless and smooth operation. You can check out the promo video from the source link below.
After announcing the new Realme Buds Wireless in India last week, the company has officially announced that the same earbuds are heading to China. Teasers reveal that the design will stay exactly the same as the Indian version, coming in the brand’s iconic ‘Black and Yellow’ color scheme.
Just like the ones launched in India, the Realme Buds Wireless will be tuned by the world-renowned Norwegian DJ, Alan Walker. It’s clear that realme is looking to target customers who want a bass-heavy and cheap wireless earphones. The 10 hour+ battery life is definitely an added plus for people on the move.
The Realme Buds Wireless works quite similar to the OnePlus Bullet Wireless. The earbuds use MFP (Magnetic Fast Pairing) and connect to your smartphone as soon as you separate the two magnetic earbuds. In India, these wireless earbuds are priced at Rs. 1799 (~$25) and you can expect them to be announced at a slightly lower price in China.
Huawei took the wraps off Mate 30 lineup of smartphones during a recently concluded event which took place in Munich, Germany. The recently unveiled series comprises Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro and Porsche Design Mate 30 RS.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is the main flagship, which boasts noteworthy upgrades in various departments including camera, display, design, and performance. We will talk about the features and specifications in just a bit.
If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Mate 30 Pro, it might interest you know that the handset has gone up for pre-order on Giztop. You can choose between multiple colors and two storage options. Let’s check them out.
The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Mate 30 Pro variant comes in black, emerald green, purple and silver color options. Those interested in placing their pre-order need to bear in mind that the phone will be delivered by early of October.
The larger variant ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage space for you to save your favorite multimedia content. This model will set you back $1,399 on Giztop.
Just like its slightly smaller sibling, the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model is available in black, emerald green, purple and silver color options.
You can follow this link to place your pre-order. It is worth mentioning here that the phone is expected to be delivered by early of October.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro boasts an impressive array of features. You can check out a few of them below:
6.53-inch flex OLED 88° curved display
In-display fingerprint scanner and 3D Face Unlock
Kirin 990 Octa-core Processor (Big Core+Tiny Core NPUs)
Although the two new devices from Ulefone haven’t hit the market yet, the company just released a video demonstrating the performance of the two Helio P70-powered rugged phones. So, let’s check out how Ulefone Armor 3W/3WT perform in the video down below.
The IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certified Armor 3W/3WT scored 136,051 on AnTuTu Benchmark and 2,810 on AI Benchmark 3 while being underwater since they wanted to demonstrate the waterproof design of the phones. The score means that the Helio P70 performance is almost as good as Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 and 675. To continue, the user demonstrated app launching speed as well as gaming experience. He launched several apps in succession, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Twitter, Youtube, Spotify, Netflix, and played PUBG and Arena of Valor. Thanks to the Helio P70 and its 6GB of RAM, the phone is very fast in launching apps while the whole gameplay experience is fast, fluid, and responsive.
Both devices come with a huge, 10300mAh battery with 18W and MTK PE+2.0 fast charge, 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The display is a 5.7″ FHD+ one with 18:9 aspect ratio, and there is also an 8MP selfie shooter that supports face unlock. In addition, the devices come with a fingerprint sensor, dual-4G/dual-VoLTE, NFC with Google Pay, global frequency band support, and run Android 9 Pie. And they can be used for underwater photography as well with their 21MP rear camera and selfie shooter.
The global presale of Armor 3W/3WT will start next week, for more details about the presale, visit the company’s official website.
CMR short for CyberMedia Research, a Gurugram based research firm, has published a report that states Samsung and Realme smartphones, amongst other competitors, have the lowest return rates in India. In simpler words, owners of Samsung and Realme smartphones had to face the least amount of device-related problems, within 6 months of their purchase, which would lead to visiting a service centre.
Moreover, when it comes to problem resolution, Samsung tops the chart with 75%, closely followed by Realme at 71% and Redmi at 70%.
The report highlights the fact that the survey included 4,000 smartphone owners across eight Indian cities and covered a couple of factors that influenced their choice while selecting a mobile phone.
The main factor that affects a customer’s decision is apparently the specifications a particular model offers. Besides, this factor is sub-divided into several features that are as follows:
Performance: 88%
Build and Durability: 83%
Camera: 80%
Battery Life: 79%
RAM: 78%
The other factor that heavily influences a consumers choice while selecting a smartphone is after-sales service and return rate which was previously mentioned.
According to the report, Samsung is the clear leader when it comes to after-sales service and locating a service centre at 84%. The companies that secure the second and the third spot in after-sales service include Vivo with 82% and Oppo with 80%.
Furthermore, in terms of ease of locating a service centre, the places held by different OEMs are as follows:
Vivo (82%)
Realme (79%)
Xiaomi (76%)
Oppo (75%)
Conclusively, the report highlights the fact, even though Samsung might have passed its crown to Xiaomi as the highest smartphone selling brand in India, it still leads the pack in the domain of customer satisfaction and providing the best after-sales service. While Realme, which is a considerably new brand, has managed to bolster a reputable position in a short span of its existence.
Battery technology is ages behind the rest of the electronics industry but at least, manufacturers have figured out a way to make them charge faster thus, having a big battery device doesn’t mean hours and hours of charging. UGREEN is offering two deals for you that want a reliable and superior quality fast charger and cable. The offers are valid until September 30th.
UGREEN 30W PD 3.0 USB Type-C Charger
The UGREEN PD 3.0 charger comes with a USB Type-C port and supports a maximum power output of 30W that can be used to charge Apple devices, laptops, and all USB Type-C devices at high speed. In addition, it comes with an intelligent chip inside that helps the charger automatically match the current supported by your device. In addition, over-current, over-voltage and short-circuit protection are supported. You can get it 20% offon Amazon using coupon UGUS30W2.
UGREEN Type-C to Lightning Nylon Cable MFi-Certified
Apple started supporting fast charging since the iPhone 8/X but didn’t include a fast charger in the box until this year’s models, so you were forced to buy it for extra from them. If you are an iPhone 8 or above user, you can now grab the UGREEN fast charger together with this Type-C to Lighting cable and you are ready to go. With this cable and the fast charger, an iPhone 8 or above version can be charged from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes, almost twice as fast as the standard charger and cable. Fast charging also works on Apple’s newest iPad models like the 10.5″ iPad Air. You can get it on Amazon15% off using coupon UGUSCTL2.
Samsung has officially announced a new chipset dubbed Exynos 9611. The new chipset seems to be an upgrade over the Exynos 9610 chipset which was announced last year even though they both share several features.
The Exynos 9611 chipset utilises the same 10nm process as its predecessor. It comes with four Cortex A73 cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.3GHz as well as four Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.7GHz maximum, in a 64-bit octa-core arrangement. This is the same architecture as the Exynos 9610 SoC but there is an improvement in the clock speed. The Exynos 9611 equally packs a Mali -G72 MP3 GPU which fires up the graphics. This is also the same GPU on the Exynos 9610 but it has a faster clock speed than its predecessor. With this hardware setup, the processor lets users do more of their favourite activities such as gaming thanks to a robust performance that fits the evolved mobile devices.
The Exynos 9611 mobile processor brings intelligent performance for the next-generation experiences from artificial intelligent applications to pro-grade camera. The Exynos 9611 processor has a built-in artificial intelligence engine that consists of vision processing unit. It enables the smartphone to feature an intelligent pro-grade camera that makes smart enhancements to photographs. The chipset offers artificial intelligence capabilities via a deep-learning technology.
The new processor also brings along some improvements in image processing. It is built with a digital signal processor and a neural network engine. The vision image processing unit of the Exynos 9611 can analyze analogue signals of images and videos and identify the objects and environment within the scene. The technology enables users to enjoy enriched photography experiences and do more with intelligent assistant services. The advanced image processing unit uses the acquired data to fine-tune the settings such as exposure, white balance, hue, saturation, contrast, sharpness, etc. to take a higher quality photograph. The smart depth sensing allows the smartphone to take a beautiful portrait with a bokeh effect with just a single camera. The Exynos 9611 processor also supports diverse multi-camera solutions such as wide, ultra-wide, and tele cameras.
For connectivity, the Exynos 9611 processor comes with an LTE modem and diverse connectivity solutions. The integrated modem supports up to 600Mbps for downlink with 3CA and 150Mbps for uplink with 2CA for seamless live broadcasting and streaming. The Exynos 9611 also packs several connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and FM radio. Furthermore, for a location based mobile experiences, the Exynos 9611 features a 4-mode GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver that includes GPS (Global Positioning System), GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo.
Lenovo launched the K10 Note smartphone in the Indian market earlier this month along with the Z6 Pro flagship smartphone. Now, the company is gearing up to launch the Lenovo K10 Plus in the Indian market.
This upcoming smartphone has been spotted on online marketplace Flipkart and the landing page for the same suggests that the device will get launched on 22nd September. it suggests that the phone will feature a waterdrop notch display and will feature a triple camera setup on the back.
It has been confirmed that the Lenovo K10 Plus will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset and will pack 4,050mAh battery which is claimed to offer 39 hours of calling time on a single charge.
The phone will come with a 6.22-inch HD+ display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio, and 87 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device will pack 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage.
As for the cameras, on the back side, it will feature a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and PDAF, along with an 8-megapixel 120-degree wide-angle sensor, and a tertiary 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, it comes with a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The Lenovo K10 Plus will be made available in two color options — Black and Blue. To know about the phone’s pricing as well as availability information, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to take place on 22nd September.
At a time when smartphone makers are launching devices with foldable display, Alcatel has launched Go Flip 3 and Smartflip phones that come with the once-trendy flip design. The company claims that these are the first flip phones in the North American market to come with access to the KaiStore and Google Assistant.
Actually, both of these are the same phone but the naming depends on the carrier. For T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile, it is called Alcatel Go Flip 3, while on AT&T and Cricket Wireless it’s the Smartflip.
It comes with a 2.8-inch dispplay and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor. The device packs 8GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.
As for the battery life, the phone can provide 6.8 hours of continuous talktime on a single charge. The interesting part of the phone is that it runs on KaiOS operating system and comes with access to KaiStore which is an applications marketplace. Along with having KaiOS, the phone also comes with support for Google Assistant.
Thanks to Google Assistant, you can use voice commands to open and navigate to apps, message friends, control smart home devices, find information from the web, and more — basically everything that you could do with a smartphone.
KaiOS is a mobile OS that is developed by US-based KaiOS Technologies. The operating system is based on B2G (Boot to Gecko) which is an open source community-driven successor of Firefox OS from Mozilla. Last year, Google invested $22 million in the company, which at the time had over 40 million devices running KaiOS.
The Alcatel Go Flip 3 is now available from T-Mobile, while the Smartflip is available from AT&T but the pricing details have not been revealed yet. However, given that it’s a feature phone with lightweight software, we don’t expect it to cost much.
Vivo has officially launched a brand new selfie-focused flagship in the market, the Vivo V17 Pro. The phone distinguishes itself from competitors by offering not one, but two selfie camera sensors housed in a wide pop-up mechanism upfront. There’s even a flash onboard which ensures your selfies come out nice even when it’s dark.
World’s First Dual Front Pop-up Camera Setup
The V17 Pro is the world’s first camera to feature a dual pop-up front camera. Since this is the main highlight of the device, let’s talk about it first. The two camera sensors are housed inside a single pop-up mechanism. This makes for a much wider setup than what you usually see on such devices. The primary camera is a 32MP f/2.0 lens while the second 8MP wide-angle camera is aimed at ‘groufies’ with its 105-degree field of view. The same pop-up mechanism houses a moonlight flash. So, no more worrying about the ambient light for your selfies.
Given the phone’s focus on selfies, it comes with a set of software features that takes advantage of this unique setup. For example, the Vivo V17 Pro has a special ‘Super Night Mode’ for the front camera that combines multiple frames for high-quality selfies, even in low-light conditions. The Shot Refocus tool helps you manage the amount of bokeh effect. Then there’s another feature called the ‘Pose Master’ which will suggest several poses to make your selfies more creative.
The front camera setup is tested to withstand up to 40kgs of weight and comes with an auto-retraction feature, which has become common among such phones. The camera lens is protected by sapphire glass.
Coming to the rest of the hardware, the Vivo V17 Pro features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080p resolution. It is a true full-screen display, all thanks to the pop-up design and boasts 91.65% screen to body ratio.
The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As for the battery, the phone has a 4100mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging.
If the front camera didn’t impress you, then let’s have a look at its rear camera setup. The company has used a quad-camera setup on the back featuring a 48MP Sony (IMX582) primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP f/2.2 AI Super-wide angle lens, a 13MP f/2.5 telephoto lens that supports 2x optical zoom (10x digital zoom) and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. You can expect the usual set of camera features onboard such as portrait mode and Super night mode.
The phone is relatively thick at 9.8mm and weighs 201 grams. Other features include BL 5.0, Wi-Fi dual-band, Android 9 Pie-based Functouch OS 9.1, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Vivo V17 Pro Pricing & Availability
Vivo V17 Pro goes on sale at Rs. 29,990 ($423) for the 8GB+128GB storage variant. There are two color options available, Midnight Ocean and Glacier ice. Pre-orders are already open in India and the first sale starts on September 27 via Vivo’s eShop, Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm and Tata Cliq.
The company has several HDFC and ICICI credit card offers alongside no-cost EMI option. Vivo is also offering a limited one-time screen replacement for the device.
Oppo-backed Realme has already confirmed that the Realme X2 smartphone will be launched in China at an event on 24th September. Later, Francis Wang, Chief Marketing Officer of the company confirmed that the upcoming X2 is the re-branded version of XT for the Chinese market.
In the latest teaser shared by the company, it has been confirmed that the smartphone will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery and will come with 30W VOOC fast charging technology. The company claims that it can get charged up to 67 percent in 30 minutes.
The image shared by the company compares this 30W charging technology with 18W and 10W charging technology which can charge 4,000mAh battery to 39 percent and 34 percent respectively in 30 minutes.
In the past few days, the company has confirmed that the Realme X2 will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset and will be featuring a 32-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies and video calling.
Apart from these changes, we expect that most of the specifications on the Realme X2 will remain the same as Realme XT. It will feature 6.4-inch S-AMOLED Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It will come with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
The quad camera system on the phone will consist of 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary camera sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel dedicated macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone will be running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with ColorOS on top.
Looking at the features and specifications of this Realme X2 smartphone, it seems that the phone isn’t a rebranded version of the Realme XT but is a renamed variant of Realme XT 730G which is slated to go official in India later this year, in December.
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