Meizu may be struggling, but the company certainly isn’t letting it show if it is. They’ve gone to Weibo with a teaser for a new announcement taking place tomorrow, though there’s no mention of what they plan to launch. Along with that, they’ve posted a poster to go along with the teaser, asking people to essentially gear up for the announcement.
While we may not know what the announcement is for, we’ve got a pretty good idea for what it’ll be. Flyme, the custom user interface for the Android operating system from good old Meizu, is getting a new update, and a few months ago they teased the launch date of the new Flyme 8 as the 13th of August, which is tomorrow.
What we’re not sure about is whether Flyme 8 is the only big announcement they have for tomorrow. We’ve seen multiple leaks for several different Meizu devices as of late, and it’s fully possible that we’ll see at least one of these devices launch alongside the new UI. We don’t expect to see the new flagship Meizu 16S Pro, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see a new mid-range device come out of this.
We’re very eager to see what exactly Meizu has in store for us tomorrow. While we’d love to see the company announce something big, it’s more than likely they’ll just have a small announcement for Flyme 8. I hope that they manage come out of their situation relatively fine though, I’ve been an avid fan of the company and would hate to see them disappear.
From the beginning of this month, Xiaomi India started teasing the arrival of a new smartphone. A new tweet from Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi’s Global VP and Managing Director for India reveals that a new Android One phone will launch soon. Last week, citing an undisclosed source Smartprix had claimed Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphone on Aug. 23. However, there is no official confirmation on that yet. The Xiaomi Mi A3 is the next Android One-powered smartphone from the Chinese technology conglomerate to launch in India. It will be arriving as the successor to the Xiaomi Mi A2 which launched in India back in 2018.
Played a game with @Google Assistant on this upcoming #AndroidOne phone.
Google answered it right. Can you? Watch out for the question in this video.
The tweet from Jain features a minute and a half-long video. He has asked the fans to guess the launch date of the ‘new device’, while announcing a giveaway. He revealed that one lucky Mi fan will receive a “brand-new stunning looking device”, without naming the smartphone. The handset shown in the video is a clear give away that it could be the Xiaomi Mi A3 phone. Readers need to guess a probable launch date and share it using the hashtag #XiaomiAndroidOne and tag Manu in the post.
Xiaomi Mi A3 Specifications and Features
The Xiaomi Mi A3 packs a 6-inch HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB and 128GB of native storage. The primary camera is a 48-megapixel sensor with an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera is a 32-megapixel unit that is housed inside the waterdrop notch. The Mi A3 draws power from a 4,030 mAh battery.
The key highlights of the Mi A3 are the software, which is designed for smoothness, a better user experience and quick upgrades. The design deserves a special mention, as the smooth gradient finish lends a premium feel to the device. The smartphone is available in Europe in three funky colors, including blue, white and black. The same phone is selling as Xiaomi Mi CC9e in the Chinese market.
Xiaomi Mi A3 Price
The Xiaomi Mi A3 was introduced in Europe at a starting price of 249 euros (~$278) for the 4GB + 64GB variant. The higher-spec 4GB + 128GB variant is priced at 279 euros(~$312). The smartphones are expected to be priced at Rs. 19,000 (~$267) and Rs. 21,000 (~$295) respectively when they arrive in India.
Realme X is currently the most powerful smartphone from the company. The highest edition of the phone has 8 GB of RAM and it is equipped with 128 GB of internal storage. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has introduced a new edition of the smartphone that features 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The official sales of the smartphone will begin on Aug. 18.
Ahead of Aug. 18, the Chinese firm has made the Realme X smartphone available on reservations through its offline online store in China and other retailer sites like Jingdong Mall, Suning and Tmall. The handset is priced at 2,099 Yuan. However, during the reservations period that lasts until Aug. 18 starting from today, the handset can be reserved with a discounted price tag of 1,999 Yuan.
The Realme X models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage , 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB store were introduced in May in the home market with respective price tags of 1,499 Yuan (~$212), 1599 Yuan (~$226) and 1,799 Yuan (~$254). Currently, the 128 GB storage variant is available with a discounted price tag of 1,539 Yuan (~$217). The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model carries a discount pricing of 1,399 Yuan (~$197) between Aug. 10 and Aug. 13. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model is also selling for 1,399 Yuan (~$197). The Realme X can be availed in color editions such as Punk Blue and Steam White.
The Realme X has a 6.53-inch AMOLED display. The notch-less display offers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is fueled by Snapdragon 710 chipset and is equipped with a 3,765mAh battery that carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology.
The backside of the phone feature a dual camera setup that includes Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It is fitted with a pop-up selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. The ColorOS based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the device.
Chinese telecom company Huawei may not find a place in ‘core’ elements of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio’s 5G networks as the Indian telecom industry tries to hedge any risks against any future ban on Chinese equipment manufacturers in India, if these new reports are to be believed.
The report comes from ET, which quoted at least two unidentified senior telecom executives as saying that the decision is meant to be a safeguard against a possible ban on Huawei equipment in the future. According to one of them: “Given how there are global security concerns regarding Huawei’s equipment, nobody wants to get caught in the crossfire. It’s better to be safe and deploy Huawei in the non-core part of the 5G network”.
Another senior executive at a second carrier also seemingly aired similar views, saying it would be too much of a risk to use Huawei equipment in ‘core’ sectors. “We don’t want to be caught in a situation where we have deployed Huawei and then a ban comes. It would be such a big gamble to do so and already, given the stress in the sector, looks like nobody is going to take that risk”, they said.
The executive added that eliminating Huawei and ZTE from a major part of the 5G contract by Airtel and Vodafone Idea could lead to the rise of the cost of deployment because their options would then be European vendors Nokia and Ericsson. “We are working with all our strategic network partners,” an Airtel spokesperson said in response to ET’s detailed queries. The telco didn’t elaborate on its 5G deployment plans.
OnePlus is slowly but steadily increasing its portfolio of products in the market. Starting off as a flagship smartphone maker, focusing on just one phone in a year, today OnePlus makes a number of products like wireless headphones,backpacks, and powerbanks. In the past few years, the company has started to release two flagship smartphones in a year and now, it is all set to expand its product portfolio further with a set of brand new TVs. The new TV models had passed through Bluetooth SIG certification last week and now a new report states that OnePlus TV could be announced somewhere between 25-30 September this year.
It’ll be exactly a year in September since OnePlus first revealed its plans for a TV. The company had announced in 2018 that it aimed to provide a more connected experience to its users with its new OnePlus TV, with a special focus on integrating it with smartphones and smart home devices. If the launch is really on September 26 (the report did mention an exact date), then we are just days away from hearing more about it from the company.
What’s more, mysmartprice’s report adds that there’s a very good possibility that one of the OnePlus TV models come with an OLED panel. The Bluetooth certification revealed at least four models of the upcoming TV: 43-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch. These are standard sizes for a smart TV but each region could get just a couple of variants at launch. The certification further revealed that the OnePlus TV will likely be launched in China, India, and the US.
As for features, the OnePlus TV is expected to be like other Android-powered smart TVs but with better connectivity features. The TV should have the latest features such as 4K HDR, voice-based assistant like Alexa or Google Assistant, and maybe even a camera like the Honor Vision Smart Screen TV.
After smartphones, TV is the next big market for innovation. With companies like OnePlus and Huawei entering this industry, things will get really interesting in the coming months.
Foxconn‘s iPhone production line in India was officially launched in August. Unfortunately, due to Apple facing some problematic export tariffs in India, Foxconn‘s Indian iPhone production line will only cater for the local Indian market. To this end, Foxconn will limit production at their Indian facility to an annual production capacity of only 1 million units.
Originally, Apple hoped that Foxconn‘s Indian iPhone production line could take into account both the export markets and India’s domestic market demand. To achieve this, Foxconn actively negotiated export preferential tariffs with the Indian government. Now, nearly half a year later, the Indian government still hasn’t given what Apple considers satisfactory rates.
According to the company, the export tariffs were favorable, but reinvigorated trade war between China and the US has unfortunately caused issues.Thus, Apple and Foxconn have decided go ahead with production in India, but only to supply the domestic market first. Until then, Apple will need to continue negotiating for more favorable rates. Until then, the company is limiting production to 1 million units annually.
Industry sources pointed out that Foxconn’s current smartphone production line in India is mainly based on Android, with their main focus being on Xiaomi devices. It’s been estimated that production of these devices can reach upwards of 3 million units, far more than Apple’s annual amount. Some insiders claim this is because iPhones require higher precision for their assembly, resulting in longer production times.
Two months have passed since Tencent rebranded China’s version of PUBG Mobile as “Game for Peace,” and the mobile battle royale game has swiftly become the highest-grossing title in the genre, bringing in $860 million as of July, according to a report from analytics firm Sensor Tower.
Game for Peace has brought in a total of $241 million in player spending in the last 60 days, accounting for more than one-quarter of total revenue since it launched in February 2018. The figures do not include spending from third-party Chinese Android stores. In the US market, “PUBG Mobile” also posted a 565% year-over-year surge in revenue last month to $32 million.
This is especially impressive considering the competition. Epic Games’ Fortnite and NetEase’s Knives Out have grossed $725 million and $771 million since launch, respectively. The strong performance has helped Tencent become the top-grossing publisher as of July, raking in more than $679 million from in-app purchases, 39% higher year-on-year.
Tencent had been unable to monetize “PUBG Mobile” in China for more than a year due to a freeze on approvals from China’s game regulator, the State Administration of Press and Publication (SAPP). To this end, the company relaunched the game as “Game for Peace” in May, preserving the core gameplay but adding a more patriotic flavor. It then grossed more than $14 million in its first 72 hours on Apple’s China App Store.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G is the first 5G smartphone on sale in China. The phone is already available in the stores of China Telecom and will soon be on sale via China Mobile and China Unicom stores as well. In order to speed up the adoption of 5G in the market, ZTE, in partnership with the three carriers in China is offering an amazing deal to Axon 10 Pro 5G customers. Anyone who purchases the phone will get 100GB of 4G /5G data per month for free.
The promotional offer is only applicable for the months of August and September. You 100GB/month to burn which is a significant amount of data, even for a 5G network. The offer is applicable on China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom networks. ZTE also adds that you don’t have to change cards or numbers to avail this offer. Axon 10 Pro 5G users in China can simply contact their network provider to get this offer.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G
In addition to supporting the super-fast 5G network, the Axon 10 Pro 5G features top of the line specifications including Snapdragon 855 processor, a 48MP + 20MP + 8MP triple camera setup, a beautiful 6.47-inch 1080p FHD+ display with HDR10 support, and a large 4000mAh battery. Until the Mate 20 X 5G makes it to the Chinese market (later this month), the Axon 10 Pro 5G is a capable smartphone for your entry into the 5G world, especially coupled with the free 100GB 4G/5G data that you are getting every month!
Last week, Realme had recently teased it will be soon launching new Realme 5 series and Realme X series smartphones in the near future. Indian retailer site Flipkart has a dedicated page for Realme 5 series. The microsite shows that the Realme 5 series will be equipped with four rear-mounted cameras. It also confirms that the company will be holding an unveil event on Aug. 20 to announce the Realme 5 series.
The microsite for Realme 5 series on Flipkart reveals that it will be announced at 12:30PM on Aug. 20. The quad camera of the Realme 5 series will include a primary lens, an ultrawide lens, super macro lens and a portrait lens.
The primary lens of the Realme 5 series features a large aperture and a larger pixel size. The ultrawide lens of the phone offers 119-degree field-of-view. The third one is a macro lens with 4cm focal length. The portrait lens will ad sharpness and clarity to portrait shots. The microsite has no other information on the specifications of the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. On YouTube, Flipkart has shared a video that showcases the quad camera setup of the Realme 5 phone.
Realme has recently confirmed that it will be launching a quad camera Realme phone with 64-megapixel primary lens. The Realme 5 that is expected to be priced under Rs. 10,000 is unlikely to feature the 64-megapixel lens. The Realme 5 Pro may come with a better quad camera setup than the Realme 5. There is a possibility that the rumored Realme X Pro being an advanced phone will be equipped with a 64-megapixel lens in its quad camera setup.
Realme had recently held Camera Innovation Event in New Delhi, India to show off the photography prowess of a mysterious Realme phone with 64-meapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor. The handset was packed in special cases to conceal the design. The quad camera setup of the device features a 64-megapixel GW1 sensor that can shoot 16-megapixel shots in low-light conditions by relying on Tetracell technology, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.2 aperture, a super macro lens with 4cm focal length, 1.75micron pixel size and f/2.4 aperture and a portrait lens. Well, this phone seems to be Realme X Pro. However, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on it.
Recently, LG announced that their dual-screen smartphone will be ready for release next month. Yesterday, their patent for a specially designed foldable phone was approved. The device bears resemblance to the Samsung Galaxy Fold, but with a Z-Fold folding system.
LG’s patent shows a Z-fold device, and as one of the images here shows, the third screen is a stand-alone unit and appears to fold back onto the front surface of the smartphone. The design would give a full front screen that looks pretty much like all the smartphones we are used to seeing today that can unfold into a device that has a screen three times as wide when needed.
The design patent was filed in China on 6th March 2019, and included 18 sketches of a rectangular-shaped folding device with two displays; one of which is a flexible screen. The smartphone unfolds according to the Z-Fold principle, which is also used in brochures for the retail trade. After you unfold the phone, you’ll see a flexible screen which is twice the length of a regular screen and folds open in width like a tablet.These images omit any ports, USB included, where one might expect to find them. There is a series of symmetrical small holes along one edge that could be for speakers, but that is it. Therefore, it appears that LG intends to go fully wireless for this potential foldable phone – a risky strategy that has worked out poorly for other OEMs in the past.
Seeing something even remotely similar to the Z-FOLD in actual physical form from LG is pretty unlikely in the near future. Still, there are plenty of great ideas to improve on contemporary foldable display smartphones worth exploring here, and we look forward to seeing LG progress this idea further.
GeekBuying’s recently launched ‘5-day arrival for local warehouses’ promo features a wide selection of amazing products that you can buy without emptying your pocket.
STmagic SPT31 512G Mini Portable M.2 SSD
As part of the aforesaid promotion sale, the Chinese online store is giving you a chance to get your hands on the STmagic SPT31 512G Mini Portable M.2 SSD and STmagic SPT30 Plus 128GB Mini Portable NVME SSD at considerably lowered prices. On top of that, you can use specific coupons to grab extra discounts on both items before placing your order.
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STmagic SPT31 512G Mini Portable M.2 SSD
Housed in a precision metal case, the easy-to-carry STmagic SPT31 weighs in at about 40g and has 9mm thickness. This M.2 brand solid state drive comes with a built-in SATA3 standard protocol, USB3.1 interface HD transmission, and 4K HD video transmission for about 30s.
While the STmagic SPT31 mini portable SSD with 512GB internal storage capacity usually retails for $129.99 on both online, as well as offline stores, you can now buy it for just $76.99 from GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 41 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3JMHJ5DN.
STmagic SPT31 512G Mini Portable M.2 SSD USB3.1 Solid State Drive Read Speed 500MB/s – Gray
The coupon helps you save $7 more by reducing the retail price of the STmagic SPT31 512G Mini Portable M.2 SSD to just $69.99. You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon, which is slated to expire soon.
Alternatively, you can grab a 28 percent off on the STmagic SPT30 Plus mini portable SSD with 128GB of internal storage capacity. While the portable and compact SSD usually retails for $73.99, you can now buy it for just $52.99 from GeekBuying.
Moreover, you can get an extra $3 off with the help of coupon code 3JTK8AAU. You can bring the already reduced asking price of the STmagic SPT30 Plus 128GB Mini Portable NVME SSD further down to just $49.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.
STmagic SPT30 Plus 128GB Mini Portable NVME SSD USB3.1 To Type-C Solid State Drive Read Speed
An absolute bargain at this price, the STmagic SPT30 Plus is housed in a sturdy precision metal case with a thickness of 10mm and weighing in at just 50g. It offers an impressive read speed of 1810MB/s and a write speed of up to 560MB/s. On top of that, it is anti-fall and shockproof.
You can visit this link to check out more details about the STmagic SPT30 Plus 128GB Mini Portable NVME SSD and place your order. Note that the promo will end in just one day and the coupon is also likely to expire soon.
If you are looking for a powerful, yet inexpensive cordless vacuum for home, you might want to give the Puppyoo T10 Home cordless vacuum cleaner a test drive.
This powerfully advanced cordless Vacuum has gone up for sale bearing a considerably reduced price tag on Gearbest. We will shed light on the aforesaid discount and show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process.
Manufactured by the leader in the floor-care industry Puppyoo, the T10 Home is simply an irresistible cordless Vacuum that enables you to clean even those hard-to-reach places without breaking a sweat. Moreover, the company touts the T10 Home as ‘the most powerful and affordable cordless vacuum,’ which is good news for those on a tight budget.
PUPPYOO T10 Home Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The Puppyoo T10 Home is capable of cleaning all sorts of dust, thanks to the Nidec High Precision 250W brushless motor which produces a powerful fade-free 17500Pa suction with the airflow reaching 14L/S. This cordless vacuum draws its juices from seven 2500mAH Samsung Lithium batteries that deliver a runtime of up to 45 minutes with the Standard mode and 15 minutes with the Max mode. It takes only 2.5 hours to fully charge.
PUPPYOO T10 Home Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The Puppyoo T10 Home cordless vacuum cleaner uses the Multi-Seal Cyclone Hepa Filtration System to scientifically separate dust and locks it firmly, providing a filtration effect of up to 99.99 percent. Rather than using the traditional PVC material, the Puppyoo T10 Home is made of superior PC materials, which makes it scratch resistant and anti-wear.
A top-branded cordless vacuum offering comparable features would set you back a pretty penny, but the feature-rich Puppyoo T10 Home cordless vacuum cleaner can now be yours for a lowered price of $192.99 through Gearbest. This is a 23 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $249.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code O33E83160018D000 and get an extra $13 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the cordless vacuum further down to just $179.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.
You can visit this link to avail the discount, which is valid for the white-tinted Puppyoo T10 Home Cordless Vacuum Cleaner and use the coupon. Note that the coupon will be valid only for the first 29 pieces and will lapse on August 31st.
LG has recently confirmed that it will be present at the upcoming IFA 2019 tech trade show. Reports have claimed that that South Korean company may launch the LG V60 ThinQ smartphone at IFA 2019. A new leak claims that the firm may unveil a new phone called LG G8X. PriceBaba in collaboration with OnLeaks has shared 360-degree renders of the smartphone.
The leak reveals that the LG G8X will be arriving as the successor of the LG G8 ThinQ that was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in February. However, the LG G8X sounds more like an enhanced version of the smartphone. The publication has shared some renders of the phone to reveal its front and rear design.
The front side of the LG G8X features a display with waterdrop notch. Even though the LG G8 ThinQ had arrived with flagship specifications, it came with an outdated display design that featured a wide notch. Like the G8 ThinQ, the G8 8X is also equipped with a horizontal dual camera setup. Next to the camera module is the LED flash and some sensors. Interestingly, there is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the device.
According to OnLeaks, the front notch of the phone has less space to house facial recognition sensors. Hence, the smartphone seems to be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. By this, it could become the first LG phone to come with the advanced fingerprint scanning feature.
The leak reveals that the smartphone will be featuring a 6.2-inch display. The right edge of the device is fitted with a power button. The volume up and down buttons are found on the left edge of the device. There is a dedicated key below the volume buttons that can be used to access the Google Assistant.
The top edge of the LG G8X has a SIM card tray. The bottom side of the smartphone features a loudspeaker grille, a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. The presence of an earpiece just above the front camera is an indication that the company could be ditching the Crystal Sound OLED speaker that emitted through the display.
Ther is no information available on the other specifications of the LG G8X ThinQ smartphone. Probably, it could be featuring the Snapdragon 855 or the faster Snapdragon 855+ SoC. The display of the phone may continue to support quad HD+ resolution. Hopefully, more details of the phone may get revealed through leaks ahead of the IFA 2019 launch.
Staying true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood comes up with amazing promotions from time to time. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store has launched the Back to School promo on August 5th, offering a wide selection of school essentials at considerably lowered prices.
The aforesaid products have been carefully added to specific categories to simplify and expedite the search process. The first section dubbed, Must-Buy List comprises various items that usually carry steep price tags but are currently available for reduced prices.
For the sake of an instance, the global version of the Xiaomi Mi9T which ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity usually sells for $599.99, but you can now buy it for only $487.99, under the Must-Buy List category. This is a noteworthy 19 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price.
Banggood Back to School Tech Guide
Likewise, you can get your hands on the rest of the products available in this section without emptying your pocket. The next category called Flash Deals has been split into three sub-categories including Aug 7 – Aug 11, Aug 12 – Aug 16, and Aug 17 – Aug 19. Each sub-category features amazing products that have gone up for sale bearing reduced price tags.
Aside from carrying lowered prices, select products under the Flash Deals section have been assigned coupon codes that you can use to get extra discounts. For example, the Blitzwolf BW-FYE5 Mini True Wireless Earbuds which normally retails for $49.99 have gone up for sale carrying a dropped price tag of just $36.99.
Moreover, you can extend this 26 percent discount with the help of coupon code BGFYE5709 and save $5 more during the checkout process. In other words, you end up paying just $31.99 for the Blitzwolf BW-FYE5 Mini True Wireless Earbuds, thanks to the aforesaid coupon.
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Tech buffs can head straight to the next section dubbed, The Latest Tech. This section features the Umidigi A5 Pro smartphone, XCY Mini PC, RunCam Nano 2 FPV camera, a slew of other well-received products that you can now buy for lowered prices. The following category called Event Exclusive Coupon includes equally popular items that have been assigned coupon codes that can be used for discounts.
For example, the 3GB RAM+32GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 variant would normally set you back $219.99, but you can now buy it for just $213.76. On top of that, you can bring this already lowered asking price of the phone further down to just $167.74 simply by applying coupon code BGEDM at checkout.
Gadget lovers can check out the next category called Geek’s Favorite for a myriad of steeply-priced products that are now available for reduced prices. Aside from carrying significant discounts, these items have been assigned coupon codes that you can use to save more money during the checkout process.
Similarly, products available under the next category called Consumer Electronics Acc can be purchased for lowered prices as well. Drone enthusiasts who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a high-end RC drone without breaking the bank can check out the RC Player and the Must-Have RC Parts categories.
The concluding section dubbed, Brand Deals feature products from popular brands like BlitzWolf, Xiaomi, and Bakeey. While you can get great discounts on select items from these leading manufacturers, it is worth noting that the promotion sale is slated to end on August 19th.
You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts without wasting time.
Samsung has just announced the world’s first mobile camera sensor that goes beyond 100MP. The Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX is a 108MP sensor for smartphones that comes as a result of a close collaboration between Xiaomi. This partnership isn’t entirely surprising given that these two companies recently came together for Xiaomi’s 64MP smartphone that incorporates Samsung’s 64MP ISOCELL GW1 sensor inside.
Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX will still be a 0.8um image sensor as its 64MP offering but increases the sensor size to a staggering 1/1.33″, a first for a smartphone camera. This helps it churn out large 12032 x 9024-pixel resolution photos, comparable to high-end DSLRs. The large sensor size helps HMX to absorb more light in low-lit conditions. Further, Smart-ISO helps the sensor intelligently select the right ISO to match the needs of the environment. The HMX sensor is using Samsung’s Tetracell and ISOCELL Plus technologies, so it will be able to generate bright, big-pixel 27MP images. The sensor also supports 6K (6016 x 3384 pixels) video recording at 30 fps.
“Samsung is continuously pushing for innovations in pixel and logic technologies to engineer our ISOCELL image sensors to capture the world as close to how our eyes perceive them,” said Yongin Park, executive vice president of sensor business at Samsung Electronics. “Through close collaboration with Xiaomi, ISOCELL Bright HMX is the first mobile image sensor to pack over 100 million pixels and delivers unparalleled color reproduction and stunning detail with advanced Tetracell and ISOCELL Plus technology.”
Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX
Now that it’s confirmed that Xiaomi will be the first to use this sensor, it’s said that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 will likely be the first smartphone to feature a 108MP camera sensor. Mass production will kick off later this month, which means it won’t be long until we see the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor inside smartphones.
The renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 4 XL that have appeared in the recently past have revealed what sort of design it will be arriving with. The handset is expected to sport a thick forehead since it houses multiple sensors including the ones for 3D facial recognition. Like the predecessor model, the Pixel 4 XL was expected to come with a thick chin. However, freshly leaked photos of the Pixel 4 XL have revealed that it will be sporting an ultrathin chin.
UK based tech blog, The Teen Tech has shared some images of a prototype of the Pixel 4 XL smartphone. The publication claims that an alleged Google employee was found using the smartphone in a plane. The images shared by it reveal that the top bezel of the phone is quite thick. Previous reports have revealed the upper bezel of the Pixel 4 XL will be housing a single front-facing camera, sensors for 3D facial scanning, Soli radar chip, and a small speaker grill. The below shown images reveal that the phone is equipped with very thin side bezels and chin.
The publication has also described whats not visible in the images. It has claimed that the phone features a volume rocker on the right edge of the device and above it is an orange-colored power button. The rear side of the phone sported the new black-colored and square-shaped camera housing. The entire rear including the covering for the camera unit is made out of glass. The white rear of the smartphone suggests that the company may bring back the Panda color variant which was one of the color variants of the Pixel 2 XL smartphone.
The camera unit of the phone features three camera sensors. As rumors have claimed, it could be featuring a new primary lens and a telephoto lens. The publication has also added that the phone features a completely redesigned camera app. A recent rumor had revealed that the company may sell an optional DSLR-like attachment for the smartphone.
Google is yet to confirm the launch date of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones. As it has done for the predecessor models, the Pixel 4 series may go official by early October.
The rumor mill is now actively spilling information on the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro flagship phones. The Huawei Mate 10 series was made official in October 2017 and the Mate 20 series was announced in October 2018. Hence, Huawei fans have been expecting that the Mate 30 series may go official in October this year. Citing information from Huawei Consumer Business Software President, Dr. Wang Chenglu, a Russian tech blog has reported that the Mate 30 series will be debuting on Sept. 19.
According to the publication, Chenglu has revealed that the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will be powered by the Kirin 990 chipset. One of the major features of this new SoC is that it will consume less energy. The Mate 30 series will come preloaded with the latest Android Q OS overlaid with the latest EMUI 10 skin. The publication has claimed that devices will not come preloaded with Google services due to the ongoing conflicts with the US authorities because of the trade ban.
The rumor mill has already leaked that Huawei’s next flagship chipset for mobile devices i.e. Kirin 985 will again be a 7nm product. Probably, the same SoC could be made official as Kirin 990. The SoC is expected to come bundled with a 5G modem. This suggests that the company may sell 5G editions of Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro as well.
While the Mate 30 series may go official on Sept. 19, their 5G editions may come around December. So far, the rumor mill has revealed that the Mate 30 Pro has a massive 6.7-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate. The display will have extremely curved edges and it will feature a wide notch to house the complex sensors of 3D face unlock. The rear shell of the phone may include a triple camera unit with two 40-megapixel sensorsv. The battery of the Mate 30 Pro could be coupled with 55W fast charging. The Mate 30 is expected to arrive with slightly weaker specs than the Pro model.
Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Lite will be the first phone from the company to arrive with its Android alternative HarmonyOS. Probably, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro units in China may also feature the new OS from the firm.
Rumors have it that Samsung will be soon launching Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M20s, Galaxy M30s and Galaxy M40s are upgraded versions of phones such as Galaxy M10, M20, M30 and M40 that were released in the first half of the year. A fresh leak reveals that Samsung is also working on a new smartphone called Galaxy M90. The handset may go official in October or November.
According to tipster Ishan Agarwal, the South Korean company is working on the Galaxy M90 smartphone that has a model number of SM-M905F. The handset is codenamed as R6. Nothing is known on the specifications of the smartphone yet. The only thing that seems to be confirmed about the phone is that it will be going official before November.
Through a tweet, Agarwal has claimed that that the Galaxy M90 will be exactly same as the forthcoming Galaxy A90. The A90 is expected to come with topnotch specs. Hence, it appears that the M90 will offer stellar specs at affordable price.
As far as Galaxy A90 is concerned, the rumor mill is claiming it will be the most powerful A-series phone that will be fueled by Snapdragon 855 chipset. Rumors surrounding it also claim that Samsung will be releasing a 5G edition of the A90 too. It remains to be seen whether the Galaxy M90 is also powered SD855 or the Snapdragon 730 SoC.
So, the Galaxy M90 is coming, but there is information available whether the South Korean firm will be also releasing Galaxy M50, Galaxy M60, Galaxy M70 and Galaxy M80. Hopefully, more details on the M90 will appear as its launch approaches near.
In related news, the Galaxy A90 is expected to come with a full HD+ 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display Infinity-U notch and it could be coming in 4G and 5G versions. The 5G model may feature 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup while the 4G edition may come with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera unit. Both models may house 4,400mAh batteries. The other details of the Galaxy A90 are under the wraps.
Recently, two upcoming Meizu smartphones carrying model numbers M973Q and M928Q passed through the radio certification process in China. Later, it was revealed that the Meizu smartphone with model number M973Q could be the upgraded version of the Meizu 16s, dubbed Meizu 16s Pro.
Now, an alleged render of the upcoming Meizu 16s Pro has leaked online, showcasing the smartphone’s design. It shows that the phone will come with a curved display and will feature three camera sensors on the back aligned vertically in the top-left corner. It will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The same smartphone also appeared on 3C listing recently without revealing any of the specifications. However, it reveals that the smartphone could be accompanied by a charger that supports up to 24W fast charging. The Meizu 16s, which was launched in April this year, also carries support for 24W rapid charging.
Last month, Chinese retailer site Taobao had listed the unannounced Meizu 16s Pro smartphone with an image that resembled with the design of the Meizu 16s phone. The same listing revealed that it will come with a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens and a 20-megapixel telephoto lens. A ring-like LED flash is also present below the triple camera unit.
With more and more leaks coming in, the launch of the Meizu 16s Pro should not be far away. Recently, Meizu’s Founder, Chairman, and CEO also revealed on the company’s forum that a new product will soon be launched in the market. Currently, there’s no information available about the Meizu 16s Pro smartphone.
Meizu 16s was launched in April this year featuring a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display which uses a COF bonding technique and has curved corners allows for a screen-to-body ratio of 91.53%. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage.
As for the camera, the phone has dual rear cameras where the primary sensor is a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and 4-axis OIS. There’s a 20MP Sony IMX350 secondary sensor with an f/2.6 aperture.
It also comes with Hyper Gaming technology for smooth and lag-free mobile gaming and mEngine 3.0 which provides an immersive gaming experience. Running on Android 9 Pie OS with its own custom user interface, the smartphone is powered by a 3,600mAh battery.
Xiaomi has filed a patent for a new smartphone design with World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) in China. The patent illustrations reveal that the smartphone features a periscope lens. Since it features a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera, it seems to be an ideal design for an upcoming Xiaomi phone.
The rear side of the phone features a vertical camera setup that includes as many as quad cameras. The first sensor in the camera setup appears to be a periscope lens which is followed by three other sensors. The rest of the rear shell of the phone is barren. Last month too, Xiaomi had filed a smartphone design that featured a periscope zoom lens with State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) in China.
The frontal image of the smartphone shows that it is equipped with a notch-less display. The chin of the device seems to be a bit thick and its upper bezel has an earpiece. It features a pop-up selfie snapper.
On the right edge of the device is the volume rocker and a power button. The SIM card tray appears to be on the left side of the device. The bottom of the phone features a USB-C port and an external speaker. It’s difficult to confirm form the images whether the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack or not.
Xiaomi’s flagship phones are quite popular. However, photography is one department where the Chinese brand it has been underperforming compared to flagship phones from Chinese rivals like Huawei and OPPO. The inclusion of periscope lens will make it possible for the phone to offer up to 60x digital zoom.
Xiaomi is expected to debut the net Mi MIX smartphone by October this year. The rumored Mi MIX 4 will be the first smartphone to come equipped with 108-megapixel camera sensor. Probably, it could be arriving as the first Xiaomi smartphone with periscope lens. It is advisable to wait for few more weeks to find out whether these speculations come true on the next Mi MIX series smartphone.
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