Huawei’s nova series is doing pretty well so far. The company unveiled a number of new models in the nova 5 lineup, including the new nova 5i pro that was launched alongside the Mate 20 X 5G smartphone a few days back. Now, Huawei has announced that the nova 5 sales have exceeded 2 million units in just a month.
At present, Nova 5 has four models. The first three models, Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro, and Nova 5i, were announced in the later half of June. They were joined by a new model, the Nova 5i Pro, a few days back. It’s not surprising to see these models do well in the Chinese market as the nova lineup has managed to carve out a special fan following among the youth.
Its predecessor, the Nova 3 series also sold more than 2 million units in a month of its launch. In fact, by the end of 2018, Huawei revealed that it had sold more than 65 million nova smartphones since 2016. In order to commemorate 2 million sales of the new nova 5 series, the company has announced a special ‘Coral orange’ Limited Gift Box set for Nova 5 Pro as well.
Note that nova 5 models are still limited to the Chinese market.
The era of innovative smartphone designs have started and the most ambitious commercially available design is the foldable smartphone design. However, smartphone makers are still experimenting with other design types.
In a similar move, South Korean tech giant Samsung has been granted a new patent for a smartphone design with three display stacked on top of each other. The patent was filed by the company in August last year and was granted in March earlier this year.
Thanks to the renders made by Letsgodigital, we can see three parts each featuring a display. There’s a middle unit at the bottom and a metal rod that holds the three parts together. From the patent images, it seems that the user will be able to scroll left or right through parts independently of each other, which gives them a range of monitors only. The design seems quite unique and the enclosure also seems remarkably thin.
The company has included 10 patent sketches which show that the bottom unit is completely round-shaped. The phone also expands as a RAL-range while some colors range from the paint industry.
Also, there are no visible buttons or camera sensors on the smartphone apart from the receiver. Further, the back panel of the device is also completely smooth. It cannot be said with certainty if the company will go ahead with the production of this as the patent for this from Samsung Display is still pending.
Meanwhile, the South Korean giant is gearing up to launch the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone. The company has confirmed that it has fixed the issues and has taken measures to ensure the phone’s durability. The phone is set to go on sale in September this year but no specific date has been revealed yet.
In recent years, Huawei’s Hisilicon has managed to make chips that go head to head with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon and Samsung’s Exynos flagship series. However, this year, the company aims to take lead in the chipmaking industry by launching two new SoCs in the market. In addition to the Kirin 985 that’s expected to launch alongside the new Mate 30 series, Huawei is said to release an integrated 5G chipset later in the year.
Nikkei Asian Review reports that Kirin 985 will adopt the new-generation EUV technology, making it one of the most advanced mobile processors in the industry. Followed by its release, the company is said to release its new mobile chipset with an integrated 5G modem sometime around October-December of 2019. If true, Huawei is likely to beat Qualcomm in releasing the world’s first integrated 5G chipset in the market. Qualcomm’s 5G integrated chip is said to release only in the first half of 2020.
The new 5G integrated mobile chipset could likely be featured in the special 5G edition of the Mate 30 series that will launch by the end of the year. Nikkei adds that Huawei has set an aggressive internal goal of selling 10 million 5G smartphones by the end of the year. A majority of these sales should be driven by its first 5G smartphone, the Mate 20 X 5G which is already selling in Europe and will go on sale in August in China. It is worth adding that Huawei had certified four 5G smartphones in China earlier this month. In comparison, other manufacturers have just one commercial 5G smartphone under their belt. This goes on to show Huawei’s aggressive stand for the 5G market.
Recently, Huawei executive, He Gang had said that the company decided to price the Mate 20 X 5G aggressively in China because it was hoping for quicker adoption of the new age cellular technology. The company wants more people to start using 5G and the Mate 20 X is a powerful smartphone for anyone to start their journey into the new world of 5G.
Nikkei Asian Review also adds that Huawei is looking to decrease its reliance on US companies in the coming years. It quotes one of its sources saying that the company’s “priority will be to figure out detailed backup plans and imagine a world without American suppliers”. So even if the Trump Administration decides to loosen up its policies with regards to Huawei, the company will still look to reduce its reliance on US companies.
By helping you avert problems like bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease, good oral and dental hygiene ensure you preserve your teeth even as you grow older.
It is no secret that brushing your teeth correctly and regularly leads to a healthier mouth and protects you from various medical disorders. It is equally important to choose the right toothbrush. While both manual, as well as an electric toothbrush, is effective when it comes to cleaning teeth and removing oral plaque, the electric toothbrush produces vibrations that create more micro-movements, thus making it more effective for avoiding decay.
While you can easily find all sorts of electrical toothbrushes on both, online as well as offline stores, these electric toothbrushes are not necessarily easy on the pocketbook. Those who go for inexpensive alternatives, on the other hand, end up compromising on quality.
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The Osmo Action camera is a great choice for those who want to capture memorable moments from behind a lens, and thrill-seekers that not only want to record but also want to be the star of their adventures.
DJI’s latest dual-screen action camera offers unlimited possibilities when it comes to capturing any adventure. The new addition to the company’s already popular Osmo lineup, this durable and versatile Osmo Action camera uses the RockSteady stabilization technology to deliver shake-free and awe-inspiring footage with just the touch of a button.
The Osmo Action camera sports a vivid screen in the front, allowing you to perfectly frame yourself regardless of the setting. It has a rear-mounted screen that acts as a crystal-clear, hyper-responsive display. Moreover, the Osmo Action camera is equipped with newfangled technology that minimizes the requirement for various pieces of equipment sp that you can spend more time living the action. Enhancing the stable technology, RockSteady now combines EIS with complex algorithms for stable, shake-free videos even when the action gets heavy.
You can considerably improve the dynamic range of your footage when you are recording with the HDR video mode on. This shooting mode facilitates a realistic transition between light and dark environment so that you do not end up losing the rich details that are usually lost in environments with complex lighting.
The market is crammed with action cameras that offer comparable features; however, they aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook. The Osmo Action, on the other hand, will set you back just $349 if you order it from DJI’s official online store by clicking here.
On top of that, you can get free shipping. Alternatively, you can make easy monthly payments over 3, 6, or 12 months with Affirm financing. You can find more details on the product page.
Touted as an ideal 4K laser projector for those on a tight budget, the fengmi 4K Laser Projector is part of Xiaomi’s ecological chain. It is designed to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience without emptying your pocket.
The fengmi 4K Laser Projector can be directly placed in the TV cabinet to project a 40 – 200-inch large screen, with 80 – 150 inch being the best projection screen size that can be achieved. It needs to be just 24cm from the wall to cast 100-inch large screen.
Moreover, the fengmi 4K Laser Projector adopts the latest ALPD 3.0, cinema-grade laser source technology to provide an absolute visual sense feast. Featuring the 3000:1 contrast ratio, with HDR10, it ensures even the dark details are visible.
With its eight-point correction system, the fengmi 4K laser projector offers a more precise picture adjustment feature. Aside from that, it offers high-fidelity audio with its inverted tube speaker that has a dual full-range dual-high frequency, with Dolby audio.
This 4K projector from Xiaomi runs MIUI TV OS and is compatible with Android 6.0 and above operating systems. It supports HDR format and adopts Bluetooth V4.0 for a stable connection.
While you’d normally associate a steep price tag with a top-end 4K projector that offers comparable features, the fengmi 4K Laser Projector, on the other hand, will set you back just $2298.99 on Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 23 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $2999.99.
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Earlier this year, after the ban on Huawei by the United States, FedEx re-routed Huawei packages, which the courier company claimed to be an “operational error”. However, the Chinese authority suspected that and launched an investigation into the matter.
Now, as per the reports coming from the local media, Chinese state departments have found that FedEx’s previous statement on the incident was inconsistent with the facts but didn’t elaborate on the matter.
However, the report further reveals that the regulators found that FedEx had held back more than 100 Huawei-related shipments. This came to light as a result of an investigation by the Chinese authority. According to Xinhua, the relevant state departments will uphold the principles of “comprehensiveness, objectivity, and fairness and continue to carry out an in-depth investigation in accordance with the laws.”
FedEx released a statement in regards to the new development and said: “We have and will continue to fully cooperate with the Chinese authorities on the investigation and we are committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. These shipments in question were handled while we were trying to comply with the US Department of Commerce order, which was unclear and resulted in considerable complexity for our operations.”
This issue has now become significant at a time when two of the world’s biggest economies are engaged in a trade war, which escalated when the US banned Chinese giant Huawei claiming national security without providing any proof for the claim.
A couple of months ago, in May, Huawei accused FedEx of diverting packages to the US without authorization, including two that the Chinese company had sent from Japan to its offices on the mainland. It also said FedEx had attempted to divert two more packages to the US that were sent from Vietnam and destined for the Chinese firm’s offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.
The incidents prompted Huawei to seek a review of its logistics and document delivery support requirements. At that time, FedEx denied the incident but the company later apologized for the unauthorized re-routing of packages, adding that “there were no external parties” involved in the erroneous shipment to the US.
A couple of days later, in early June 2019, China announced that it has launched an investigation into the incident. Just weeks after that, FedEx acknowledged another missed delivery due to an “operational error” from the UK to the US.
After these issues with FedEx, Chinese giant Huawei entered into a strategic alliance with China’s state-owned logistics giant China Post. Last month, FedEx sued the U.S. government claiming that it should not be held liable in case the company inadvertently shipped products that violated a Trump admin’s ban on exports to Chinese companies.
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has today announced that it has signed a license agreement with eight companies, including product and chipset manufacturers, to develop, manufacture and sell devices with support for VOOC Flash Charging technology.
Prior to this, in November last year, the company had entered into a similar license agreement with around six companies. The addition of eight more companies will help the company to further expand the footprints of VOOC technology.
The eight companies which entered into a license agreement with Oppo for the VOOC tech includes Anke Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., Angbao Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Shilan Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Lilinda Technology Group Co., Ltd., Ningbo Bull Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Renqing Excellence Investment Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Shishang Exhibition Technology Co., Ltd. and Core Sea Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Commenting on this development, Feng Ying, Director of IP at Oppo, said: “VOOC flash charging technology fully demonstrates OPPO’s technological leadership in the field of fast charging, greatly enhancing the user’s charging experience. We are very pleased to be able to promote the sustainable development of VOOC’s flash-filled ecology through our external licensing. Today, OPPO VOOC flash has 14 excellent industry chain partners. In the future, we will also open the license to more enterprises, vOOC flash-charge technology plus accessories, chips and other areas of development.”
There are three versions of this flash charging technology — VOOC, VOOC Mini, and Super VOOC. The company has also developed a new 15W Wireless Flash Charging technology. Last year, Oppo had revealed that more than 100 million devices worldwide are using the company’s VOOC flash charging technology.
VOOC Flash Charge uses a low-voltage and high-current charging solution and claims to provide 2 hours of talk time when the phone is charged for only 5 minutes. VOOC Mini, on the other hand, has been optimized to have smaller adaptors. SuperVOOC, which is used in the company’s flagship devices, has a maximum charging power of around 50W, charging the phone in just 35 minutes.
If the reports coming from China are to be believed, then the smartphone maker Meizu is in deep waters. As per the report, which cites the company’s employees, Meizu carried out a new round of layoffs and the heavily hit department was marketing.
The report, citing Meizu insiders, says that the company has laid off more than 30 percent of its workforce this year so far and is now left with just around a thousand employees. Meizu has also confirmed that its well-known systems engineer Hong Hansheng has also left the Chinese company.
On the other hand, Meizu, which was touting itself to be a competitor of Huawei and was focusing on expanding its offline presence, seems to be backing down. The company, which had over 2,700 offline stores at its peak in 2016, is now left with just 5 or 6 such stores in one province.
As we recently reported, Li Nan, co-founder and Vice President of Meizu, resigned from the company earlier this month. In the memo shared publicly, he said that he had started taking fewer responsibilities following the launch of the Meizu 16. He did acknowledge that the company is facing challenges but believes things will get better as long as they do not stop improving.
While Li Nan hasn’t specified what his next step would be, he has revealed that he is still focused on the consumer market and developing new brands. While departing from Meizu, he thanked his co-workers, investors, and shareholders.
The Blue Charm brand was being headed by Li Nan while Bai Yongxiang became the CEO of the flagship Meizu brand. Huang Zhang was leading the product design efforts. Hong Hansheng, on the other hand, was leading the Flyme OS development. While all was good, the company couldn’t compete with the top OEMs in terms of sales.
Meizu was co-founded by Li Nan along with Bai Yongxiang who is the current CEO, and Huang Zhang (Jack Wong). Initially, the company was started as an MP3 player manufacturer before switching to phones in 2008. While the company’s portfolio is now diverse, smartphones remain Meizu’s major source of revenue. Last year, Meizu also celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Xiaomi is expected to announce its next Mi MIX smartphone in October. Last year in October, the Chinese firm had released the Snapdragon 845 chipset powered Mi MIX 3 smartphone and earlier this year, it announced the Mi MIX 3 5G phone with Snapdragon 855 chipset. Hence, there is a possibility that the next Mi MIX phone will arrive with support for 5G connectivity. Amidst rumors of the new Mi MIX phone, a 5G phone from the company’s has been spotted at the database of TENAA. It is being speculated that it could be the Mi MIX 4 or Mi MIX 3s smartphone.
The TENAA database has a listing for M1908F1XE Xiaomi phone. The listing has no information its specs. However, it reveals that the phone carries support for 5G connectivity which makes it quite evident that it could be the successor of the Mi MIX 3 smartphone.
In October 2017, Xiaomi had launched the Mi MIX 2 and an upgraded edition called Mi MIX 2S was made official in March 2018. The Mi MIX 2S had a model number of M1803D5XE which appears similar to the newly spotted M1908F1XE 5G phone. Hence, it is being said that it could be the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3S. However, there have been other rumors that have claimed that the company may release the next Mi MIX phone has Mi MIX 4. It remains to be seen what moniker the company will use for its upcoming Mi MIX smartphone.
Xiaomi Product Director Wang Teng Thomas had claimed recently that that the next Mi MIX phone will offer faster wireless charging than the Xiaomi Mi 9. The Mi 9 comes with 20W fast wireless charging technology. Hence, the upcoming Mi MIX phone’s rapid wireless charging tech is expected to exceed 20W.
Official image released earlier this year teases design of the next Mi MIX series smartphone
A report from May by XDA Developers had claimed that the next Snapdragon 855 flagship phone from Xiaomi is codenamed Hercules. It is equipped with triple rear cameras and a single front camera. Other rumored features of the smartphone include in-display fingerprint scanner, wireless charging and NFC. None of the Mi MIX series of smartphones that have released so far have featured an in-screen fingerprint reader. Hence, the Xiaomi Hercules phone could be the Mi MIX 4 could be coming with in-display fingerprint sensor. Also, like the predecessor models, it may offer a very high screen-to-body ratio. However, it is advisable to wait for further leaks to know more on the specs of the phone.
Smartphone cameras have come a long way, ever since the first camera phone, the Kyocera VP-210 visual phone was announced back in 1999. Manufacturers are looking for new ways to differentiate their smartphones and cameras are often one of these features that makes a phone stand out. In the pursuit of differentiating a smartphone, manufacturers have started adding huge sensors on their phones and 48MP sensors have become the norm for a lot of flagships and mid-rangers. But now, smartphones with even 64MP sensors are coming our way in the next few months. So it begs the question: Are such large sensors necessary and useful?
Nokia 9 Pureview has a penta-camera setup
According to Zeiss Group’s CEO & President Dr. Michael Kaschke, 40MP sensor is already more than enough for smartphones. While talking to the Indian Express, he explained that there are limits in terms of processing speeds, signal to noise ratio, and costs that put smartphone cameras already at its tipping point. According to his comments, anything over 40MP could be an overkill on smartphones given their limitations.
He further reveals that Zeiss Lens wants to focus more on products that cater to ‘professionals, semi-professionals, and artistic photographers’ rather than smartphones. However, he still wants to work with smartphone companies and currently has a partnership with HMD Global for its Nokia-branded devices. To recall, Zeiss and Nokia’s partnership dates back to the Nokia 95 days.
He adds that multiple sensor setup is the way to go for smartphones as it helps to enhance the photos as well as treat smartphones like a DSLR. However, he says for professional photography, consumers will look for professional cameras instead of smartphones.
What do you think? Will 64MP cameras be overkill for smartphones?
OPPO VP Brian Shen has today shared fresh images of a mysterious OPPO phone that features a dual-edge curved screen with one of the largest curves seen on a smartphone display ever. The images show that the smartphone offers a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to its tall aspect ratio display. Also, whats marvelous about the display of the mysterious OPPO smartphone is that its left and right edges curve at 88-degree. The new display design is dubbed as ‘Waterfall Screen.’
When viewed from the front, the new OPPO phone with Waterfall Screen does not seem to feature any side borders. It appears to offer a screen space of nearly 100 percent as it is equipped with ultrathin and symmetrical upper and lower bezels.
One of the images that show the new OPPO phone with Waterfall Screen held along with the Find X flagship phone from last year Probably, the smartphone could be offering a tall aspect ratio of 21:9 like the Xperia 1. The images and video of the phone also shows that it is equipped with a slim body.
The curvature on the phone is more pronounced than the ones found on flagship phones from Samsung, Huawei and OnePlus 7 Pro. Recently, a Chinese leakster had revealed that OPPO’s sibling brand Vivo is reportedly working on Vivo NEX 3 with extremely curved display design.
There is no front camera on the mysterious OPPO with Waterfall Screen. The slimness of the phone suggests that it could be equipped with OPPO’s under-display camera technology that was showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 Shanghai tech trade show in June. Under-display camera technology is all about embedding the camera beneath the top portion of the display which remains invisible while using the device and appears only when the front camera is accessed.
Since the Chinese manufacturer has started teasing the new OPPO phone with Waterfall Screen early in the second half of the year, the company may debut it in the next few months. As of this writing, there is no other information available on its specifications.
What’s your opinion on the new display of the new OPPO phone? What could be the name of the device? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro gaming smartphone will be launching tomorrow in China. Ahead of the launch, the smartphone has appeared on Geekbench and AnTuTu to reveal some of its key specs. During the week, Black Shark had released a teaser video to confirm that the Snapdragon 855+ chipset powering the smartphone. Through a fresh leak, the storage, RAM and color editions of the phone have been revealed. Also, another leak has revealed the front view of the phone.
Black Shark 2 Pro Variants
According to MySmartPrice, the Black Shark 2 Pro will come in three editions such as 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. Hence, it may not arrive in 6 GB / 8 GB RAM options and 128 GB storage editions like the Black Shark 2 phone. Since it’s a Pro model, Xiaomi will be probably offering it with topnotch specs.
The publication has also revealed that the smartphone will be available in three colors such as Black, Blue and Ice Shades. The following video released by Black Shark is an official confirmation that the newly Snapdragon 855+ will be fueling the smartphone.
A leaked image of the alleged Black Shark 2 Pro has also appeared to reveal its front design. Unfortunately, the device is held in such a way that it difficult to guess whether it features a notch or not. However, since Black Shark 2 features a notch-less display with a tall aspect ratio, the Pro model may also come with an identical screen. It is known that the Black Shark 2 Pro will carry support for DC dimming 2.0. Shown below is the leaked image of the rear shell of the phone that had appeared in the last week.
The exact size of the Black Shark 2 Pro’s battery is not known yet. However, its 3C certification that was spotted at the beginning of this month had revealed that it will come with a 27W fast charger. The pricing of the phone is not known yet. Currently, it is up for reservations in the home market.
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Huawei Honor Band 5 is the latest smart bracelet launched by Huawei Honor. Huawei Honor Band 5 comes with a 0.95-inch AMOLED color display having the resolution of 240 x 120 pixels, which as same as the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. The Honor Band 5 supports sleep monitoring, which is capable of identifying and providing advices on common sleeping issues, such as insomnia, light and deep sleep, easily awakened and so on. This smart band also can track the heart rate on real-time, which use infrared technology to detect the heart rate of users. And the workout monitoring is the basic feature for the Honor Band 5. It is also water resistant up to 5ATM (50meters), so you can wear the bracelet in daily washing. Huawei Honor Band 5 is fueled by 100mAh battery.
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At the beginning of this month, Vivo had launched the Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone in India. The first sale of the smartphone was carried out on July 11 and it was made available for purchase through Vivo India’s online store and Flipkart. Over the past weekend, Vivo began the open sale of the smartphone, meaning that customers who are interested in the Vivo Z1 Pro can visit any of the aforementioned stores and purchase it anytime without waiting for flash sales.
Vivo Z1 Price in India
The Vivo Z1 Pro comes in three models in India such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage for Rs. 14,990 (~$219), 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage for Rs. 16,990 (~$244) and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for Rs. 17,990 (~$259). The smartphone can be availed in colors like Mirror Black, Sonic Blue and Sonic Black.
Vivo Z1 Pro – Sonic Black, Mirror Black and Sonic Blue
The Vivo Z1 Pro houses a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a punch-hole at its top-left corner. It produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Snapdragon 712 chipset is present under the hood of the device along with up to 6 GB of RAM. Apart from its internal storage of up to 128 GB, it features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card. The Android 9 Pie OS on the device is skinned with FunTouch OS 9.
The front notch of the Vivo Z1 Pro includes a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The triple camera setup placed on its rear side includes a primary lens of 16-megapixel, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W dual-engine fast charging. A fingerprint scanner is also found on the rear shell of the Vivo Z1 Pro.
The Vivo Z1 Pro handset has been designed to offer good gaming experience. It comes with Game Turbo for accelerated graphics performance while gaming and 4D in-game vibrations. There is a dedicated hardware button on the device for accessing Google Assistant.
When ASUS announced the Zenfone 6, it promised that the phone will get updated to Android Q and Android R. Now, it has begun recruiting beta testers for Android Q.
The recruitment is said to run from now up until November 24, after which the stable update should be released. Those who are selected will receive the latest beta release of Android Q as an OTA update. Below are the requirements for a beta tester as well as responsibilities:
Requirements
Own a ZenFone 6 (ZS630KL).
Be a member of ZenTalk and actively participate in the discussion of ZenFone on ZenTalk.
Be willing to provide detailed information including IMEI, Serial Number(SN), Current Firmware for the beta test setting.
Be able to read and provide feedback in English.
Be familiar with the Android operating system.
Responsibilities
Participate in every Beta version release and test on a daily basis.
Report valid bugs with the correct format.
Maintain confidentiality of the Beta Testing program.
Be sure to post all beta-testing related issues in the beta restricted board.
The Nokia 9 PureView is still the most powerful Nokia phone but definitely not the most powerful phone you can buy now. It recently launched in India, nearly half a year since it was first announced. A report says a successor is coming soon and it is reported to arrive as the Nokia 9.1 Pureview.
According to NokiaPowerUser, the Nokia 9.1 PureView was originally scheduled for a Q3 launch but it has now been pushed forward to Q4 based on info from a source.
The postponement is said to be as a result of some unresolved issues with certain aspects of the phone such as its camera. We hope the delay is worth it, so as to avoid a repeat of the negative reviews the Nokia 9 PureView suffered.
With respect to features and specs, HMD Global will continue its partnership with Light. The camera performance should get a significant improvement especially in low-light and video recording. It is also said to be faster thanks to a better processor and better software algorithms developed with help from Light.
The Nokia 9.1 PureView is also said to feature a punch-hole display like that of the Nokia X71 and there are reports of prototypes with this design. Under the hood of the phone will be a Snapdragon 855 processor. It will also run Android Q out of the box and of course have 5G support. We are not sure if there will be an LTE-only version.
Huawei just does not want to stop releasing affordable midrange smartphones this summer. After making the Honor 9X series official, the Chinese giant announced the Nova 5i Pro which is supposed to hit the global market as the Mate 30 Lite. The cute handset has a lot of internal rivals this year, so many devices that it is worth comparing the most valid ones in order to clear your ideas in case you are looking for a new Huawei handset. So, we decided to compare the Nova 5i Pro with the latest mid-ranger from Huawei’s sub-brand which carries a similar price tag: the Honor 9X Pro. But given that this should be the Mate 30 Lite, we also decided to include the P30 Lite in the comparison, as it makes sense to include both the Mate and the P series since they are the most important Huawei line-ups. Below you can read our findings and our opinion about them.
Huawei Nova 5i Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Huawei P30 Lite
Dual 16 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4000 mAh
3340 mAh, fast charging 18W
3400 mAh, fast charging 10W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Design
If you do not care about having the most compact dimensions, the perfect choice in terms of design is the Honor 9X Pro. There is really nothing better than its amazing pop-up camera and the attractive X pattern on its rear side, at least according to my tastes. Despite it comes with a punch-hole display, I do not like the Huawei Nova 5i Pro so much because of its anonymous rear side with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. If you need a compact, thin and lightweight smartphone, then you should choose the Huawei P30 Lite as it is just 7.4 mm thin, it weighs just 159 grams and it is very small thanks to its 6.15-inch display.
Display
As I am usually a productivity user, I personally prefer wider displays, just like most of the users out there. That is why I would go for the Honor 9X Pro and its huge 6.59-inch screen. I even think that this device will offer better quality compared to the Huawei Nova 5i Pro, but I still can not test it thoroughly as I am waiting for it to go on sale. The Huawei P30 has a very nice display as well, but it is small: just 6.15 inches, so it is not comfortable for everyone. But if you usually are a one-handed user, then you will like it.
Specs & Software
Given that it is equipped with a lower-end and older chipset, Huawei P30 Lite loses this comparison. Huawei Nova 5i Pro and Honor 9X Pro are a lot better thanks to their amazing Kirin 810 SoC which was announced recently with a 7 nm production process. They even offer great memory configurations: up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Performance apart, Honor 9X Pro is more suitable for advanced users due to its bigger screen, so I would go for it. Note that Huawei Nova 5i Pro and Honor 9X Pro ship with EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie, while Huawei P30 Lite comes with EMUI 9.0. But you can update it.
Camera
The Huawei Nova 5i Pro wins the camera comparison because it offers a more versatile rear camera department. It is equipped with a quad rear camera with a main 48 MP sensor, an ultrawide sensor, a 2 MP dedicated macro camera and even a depth sensor. Both Honor 9X Pro and Huawei P30 Lite have the same setup but they lack the dedicated macro camera. Last but not least, Huawei Nova 5i Pro has a better front camera with a higher 32 MP resolution.
Battery
The bigger batteries found on the Huawei Nova 5i Pro and Honor 9X Pro will make them last more than Huawei P30 Lite, and I believe that the Nova 5i Pro will last even more than Honor 9X Pro due to its smaller and more efficient display.
Price
€290/$325 starting price for both the Huawei Nova 5i Pro and Honor 9X Pro, while Huawei P30 Lite starts from €280/$312. Honor 9X Pro wins for its better design, wider display, the P30 Lite is inferior to both, while Huawei Nova 5i Pro comes with the best cameras.
The Nubia Z20 will launch on August 8 and when it does arrive, it will have a feature that is still not common in a lot of phones. As a matter of fact, the only device that we have seen that has the same feature is a Nubia phone – the Red Magic 3.
President of Nubia, Ni Fei, revealed at the Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) that the Nubia Z20 will support 8K video recording. However, unlike the Red Magic 3 which records at 15fps, it seems the Nubia Z20 will record at a higher frame rate. The company executive also said the phone will have a feature for professional video recording.
Apart from being able to record at a higher resolution, Ni Fei said the Nubia Z20 will have a special screen technology and design that will take advantage of the phone’s special camera features. We really do not understand what this special display is about but more details should surface before the launch event.
The Nubia Z20 should come with either the Snapdragon 855 or Snapdragon 855+ processor and an AMOLED display. We do not know how many camera sensors it will have but Nubia has released some camera samples to show us what the phone is capable of.
Vivo S1 will be launching in India on Aug. 7. The smartphone is already available in Indonesia. The same phone has been recently introduced in China as Vivo Y7s. A recent leak had revealed that the smartphone will be arriving in India with a starting price of Rs. 17,990 (~$260). A fresh leak has revealed that Vivo India will be three variants of the Vivo S1 smartphone. The pricing of three variants have also leaked.
The new leak reveals that the Vivo S1’s base model with 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will be priced at Rs. 17,990 (~$260). There will be two other models of the phone such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Both models could be respectively priced at Rs. 19,990 (~$290) and Rs. 24,990 (~$360).
It is also speculated that there could be a cheaper model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. However, the new leak has no information on its pricing. A leaked poster that reveals the specifications of the Vivo S1 shows that it will be available in Skyline Blue and Diamond Black colors.
The Vivo S1 features a 6.38-inch Halo FullView S-AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.
The MediaTek MT6768 (Helio P65) chipset will be powering the smartphone with up to 6 GB of RAM. It comes with up to 128 GB of storage. The FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device.
The front notch of the Vivo S1 is fitted with a 32-mgeapixel selfie camera that is equipped with features like face beauty, bokeh, AI filter, AR stickers, video face beauty selfie lighting and AI face beauty. The rear of the smartphone has a vertical triple camera setup that includes a ultrawide angle lens of 8-megapixel, a 16-megapixel main lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The triple cameras are assisted by features like HDR, Portrait Mode, AR stickers, video face beauty, selfie lighting, AI filter, AI face beauty and AI portrait framing.
The Vivo S1 is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W dual engine fast charging. Lastly, the phone offers its user with an in-screen fingerprint reader that can unlock the device in just 0.42 seconds.
According to a previous leak, Vivo S1 pre-orders will begin in early August. Its first sale may begin on Aug. 15.
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