The Xiaomi M1908C3IC is actually a Redmi-branded device. The phone has the manufacturer’s name on the chin which itself is quite slim. There is a camera in the middle of the display’s upper portion hinting at the phone having a notch.
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On the back, the phone has dual cameras which are arranged vertically and positioned in the middle of the phone. There is an LED flash above the sensors while a fingerprint scanner sits below. The phone also has a Redmi logo on the back. The area where the cameras, fingerprint scanner, and manufacturer’s name occupy has a darker shade than the rest of the phone.
The official name of the Xiaomi M1908C3IC is still unknown. There are speculations it may be the Redmi 8. The Redmi 7 was announced back in March and it also has 10W charging, dual rear cameras, and a notched display. More details about the phone should surface soon, most especially its full TENAA listing.
As summer is coming to an end and back-to-school season is coming, it is a perfect time to grab a new smartphone for the upcoming school year. The newly-launched flagship-level Ulefone T2 would be a perfect choice as it sports both a fashionable design and powerful specs. For that reason, the Chinese manufacturer just launched its back-to-school promo that gives you the chance to win the new flagship for free as well as other deals with up to $110 off.
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The Ulefone T2 features a large, 6.7″ FHD+ display from Sharp and comes with a notch and 19:9 aspect ratio. Ulefone upgraded the CPU to Helio P70 instead of the P60 and that means a big performance jump, especially when combined with the 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A dual-camera setup with 16MP/8MP sensors on the back takes care of your photography needs while the front camera is an 8MP that also supports Face Unlock. The 4200mAh battery with 9V2A fast charge and OTG reverse charge will never let you down in the middle of the day as in conjunction with Android 9 Pie’s power management, many hours of use on a single charge are there for you. Lastly, there is a fingerprint sensor, dual 4G/dual VoLTE support, and NFC with Google Pay.
The presale will start on August 20th and until then, anyone who guesses the final presale price will have a chance to get a free T2. In the meantime, you can also join the giveaway event. The giveaway has started today on Ulefone’s official website but there will be two more competitions on Ulefone’s official VK and Facebook pages starting on August 20th.
Lastly, pretty good discounts for other Ulefone products are also available. You can grab the super-budget triple camera Note 7P at just $79.19, the entry-level rugged phone Armor X3 for just $79.99, and the 6350mAh big battery P6000 Plus for $89.99. Also, the Power 6, Armor 6E, and Armor 6 are also available for $149.99, $199.99, and $279.99 respectively. For more details about the promotion, visit the dedicated promotion page.
Xiaomi has got products that cater to the needs of every member of the family including the beloved pet. Here’s a new product for our pet, the Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest. The size makes it suitable for small pets like cats or puppies or even small breeds of dog like the Chihuahua. However, the manufacturer recommends its use for cats below 8kg and small dogs that weigh below 4kg.
The Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest adopts a spectacular design that resembles a space capsule. The entire space is 33L large. There are two entrances located in such a way that the pet doesn’t need to turn around to exit the nest. Both entrances each have a 19cm diameter.
The nest isn’t just a cute shelter for your pet but also comes with smart temperature control which regulates the coldness or warmness of the nest. This is regulated by the built-in precision environmental sensor which uses “semiconductor heat pump” technology. The temperature is thus adjusted as the ambient temperature changes. There is also a new refrigeration system to ensure no condensation in the humid regions.
Aside from that, the Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest comes with a health monitoring feature. There is a “Whistler Bridge” at the bottom of the smart nest to accurately monitor and record the pet’s activities and sleep data in real-time. The data can be viewed via the Moestar app at any time. The app also allows the owner to change the color of the nest’s lighting at any time. The app also alerts the owner if the pet has left a poo inside the nest.
The Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest comes with a price tag of 399 yuan ($56). It is expected to start shipping in China on September 29. There is no word yet on when this product will be available for the global market.
The market of wireless earphones is pretty crowded and it might be hard to choose the right pair of buds, especially if you are on a budget. I’ve come across the Xcentz Bluetooth necklace style earphones that cost about $30 but they are just packed with features.
The earphones are shipped in quite a nice looking packaging where all the accessories are packed neatly.
Inside the box, you can find a few extra ear tips, USB cable, and some paperwork.
DESIGN and COMFORT
As for design, we are looking at a very light necklace-type headset. You rubber material of the necklace is nice to the skin and feels comfortable.
The actual headphones have a quality metal housing and they can be attached to one another using magnets. The overall build quality is really good. The Xcentz earphones look and feel a bit more expensive than they actually cost.
I found the earphones to be comfortable to wear for hours and they do not fall out of my ears, which is really important to any type of music device.
The controller allows you to play/pause, increase/decrease the volume, skip tracks or turn on/off the headphones.
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KEY FEATURES and TEST NOTES
The key features of the Xcentz earphones include Bluetooth 5 which has better range (about 30m) over previous generation Bluetooth protocols.
Further, the headset is sweat proof thanks to IPX7 certification meaning you can use the device in the rain or at the gym while sweating and burning calories.
The battery life has been really good. I could get over 8 hours of music playback on a single charge. A 10-minute charge keeps you going for 70 minutes which is another highlight feature of the Xcentz earphones.
The built-in mic assures pretty good call quality as people on the other end could hear me properly and without significant sound distortions.
SOUND QUALITY
The sound quality is really good considering the price of the earphones.
The sound is balanced, the volume output is really good and I like soft and punchy bass. Further, I like a good separation between lows, mids and highs. Overall, I’m really impressed with the sound quality given the price tag of just below $30.
CONCLUSIONS
The Xcentz neckband earphones are really impressive considering the price. They offer nice design, excellent build, good comfort and most importantly, the sound quality is really good.
I’ve used the earphones for more than 2 weeks and so far, I haven’t noticed any shortcomings.
If you add the latest Bluetooth 5, good battery life with quick charging support and IPX7 water resistance rating, you are looking at a high-quality pair of earphones that I can easily recommend.
OPPO is reportedly planning to launch the successor to the OPPO Reno series later this month. The existing Reno series was first launched in China, but this time, the new-generation model is said to launch in India first.
Leaked OPPO Reno2 series launch teaser Source; 91Mobiles
91Mobiles has obtained a teaser for the upcoming OPPO Reno2 series launch. The teaser image reveals that the new series will launch on August 28 in India. It also confirms that the new Reno smartphone will feature a quad-camera setup at the back. So, the Reno2 model is getting an additional fourth camera as compared to the triple camera setup of its predecessor.
What’s more, the teaser also confirms that the shark fin selfie camera will make a return to the Reno2 series. Finally, it shows that the Reno2 model will feature 20X Hybrid zoom, which will be an upgrade from the 10X zoom on the existing model. If you recall, ZTE also added 20X Hybrid zoom to the Axon 10 Pro flagship a few weeks back.
As for the specs, the OPPO Reno2 is expected to feature a Snapdragon 700 series processor with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display featuring 2400 x 1080 pixels. The quad-camera setup is likely going to feature a 48MP primary camera with an 8MP wide-angle sensor, a 13MP telephoto lens as well as a 2MP monochrome sensor. The battery department should get an upgrade, with rumors stating up to 4065mAh capacity one inside the new flagship.
If OPPO Reno2 launch is indeed scheduled for August 28 in India, we can expect more details pretty soon.
Earlier today, Li Xiaoshuang, General Manager of Xiaomi’s TV segment shared a note about the upcoming Redmi TV on Weibo. He mentioned “Xiaomi TV has a strong team, and has outstanding performance in terms of image quality, sound effects, and systems. It will take time to reach the level of Xiaomi TV”. He also added, “I found that the friends are quite powerful and should pay attention to it.”
Before this, the Redmi TV had already appeared with the product code “L70M5” on China’s National Quality Certification Center listing. The product certification was issued on July 19th under the name TPV Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. On top of this, the TV also acquired 3C certification not too long ago.
Meanwhile, it is rumored that Redmi TV will be available in two sizes – 40 inches and 70 inches models and both TVs will be equipped with 4K UHD resolution. It will directly compete with Huawei’s Honor Smart TV and OnePlus Smart TV. We expect Redmi TV will be announced in the month of September or early this year.
OPPO launched its brand new OPPO Reno series earlier this year and the lineup has turned out to be quite popular among customers, especially in China. The company is now planning to take advantage of its popularity by introducing new models in the Reno series.
OPPO Reno vs Huawei P30 Pro
OPPO’s VP Brian Shen has been quite vocal about the brand’s upcoming products. He revealed earlier today that there would be at least two OPPO Reno branded products later this year. He also mentioned another product that’s likely not a part of the Reno series. Weibo users speculate that the new product could be OPPO’s new noise-canceling over the ear headphones. Or it could be a Pikachu themed Power Bank with support for SuperVOOC charging. We had seen a similar power bank last year, so it could be an update to the old model.
So OPPO is likely going to focus on adding more models in the Reno series in the remaining half of year. The Reno lineup already has four models, the OPPO Reno, OPPO Reno Z, OPPO Reno 10X Zoom, and the OPPO Reno 5G.
Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone was launched in June this year and now the company has finally started selling Mi CC9 Star Diamond casing, which is priced at 499 Yuan that roughly converts to $71.
The Star Diamond case features nearly 10,000 Austrian crystal elements that show colorful luster at different angles. It is lightweight and offers a soft and comfortable feel when using it, and also comes with a beautiful gift box.
As for the Mi CC9, the smartphone comes with a gradient colored curved 3D glass panels. It features a 6.39-inch full HD+ resolution AMOLED display with dot notch, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Always-On Display, and latest 7th-generation in-display fingerprint sensors.
The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor and is coupled with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Mi CC9 runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system and comes with Game Turbo 2.0 for accelerated graphics performance for the enhanced gaming experience.
There’s a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 120-degree field-of-view, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It supports features like handheld super night mode, portrait mode bokeh, panorama, professional, HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition and 960fps slow-motion video recording.
On the front side, the phone is fitted with 32-megapixel selfie snapper. It can shoot better selfie shots in low-light conditions as it can combine four pixels in one large-sized pixel. The smartphone is powered by a 4,030mAh battery and comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.
Xiaomi has an exclusive sale of Harry Potter 3D book which when fully unfolded measures one square meter. The book is priced at 328 Yuan, which roughly converts to $47. It measures 242 x 289 x 60 mm when closed and 1.089 x 0.867 m when unfolded.
The book contains fives major scenes, which includes the main castle, tower, Quidditch stadium, Hogwarts village, and forest. There are more than 70 classic movie scenes. The book has been designed by American paper artist Matthew.
Usually, most three-dimensional books have two or three hundred parts but this book of Harry Potter has nearly a thousand parts. Some parts of the structure can also be moved to give it an interactive effect.
Apart from the 70 movie scenes, the company also jumps out of other small stereoscopic devices such as the magic world event “Three Races”, Live Map, Weasley’s Flying Car, etc. There are interactive pull rings for the doors and windows of the building.
Meizu has recently confirmed that it will be announcing the Meizu 16s Pro smartphone on Aug. 28. Multiple leaks have revealed the specifications of the smartphone. The smartphone has also appeared on AnTuTu to reveal some of its specs. A leaked document containing the key specs of the Meizu 16s Pro is now doing rounds on Weibo.
The leak document states the Meizu 16s Pro will be featuring the latest 7nm Snapdragon 855+ that tags along Adreno 640 graphics. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have claimed that the smartphone will come preloaded with the all new Flyme 8 UI. However, the new leak reveals that the Flyme 7.8 and it will bring along latest edition of OneMind 3.5 AI engine.
The leak further states that the Meizu 16s Pro will be coming in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM models in China. However, previous leaks had claimed that the phone could be arriving with up to 12 GB of RAM. According to the AnTuTu listing of the Meizu 16s Pro, its 6 GB RAM edition will be arriving with an internal storage of 128 GB. Hence, there is a possibility that its 8 GB RAM edition could be equipped with a native storage of 256 GB.
The Meizu 16s that was unveiled in April this year in China has a 6.2-inch full HD+ display. Probably, the Pro sibling will be coming with a larger screen of around 6.5 inches. The 16s Pro will carry support for 1080 x 2232 pixels full HD+ resolution. It will carry support for in-screen fingerprint reader. The screen may support 90Hz refresh rate.
The Meizu 16s Pro will come preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS. It could be housing a 4,010mAh battery. The 3C listing of the smartphone has confirmed that it will be shipped with a charger that supports 24W fast charging. Rumors have it that it will support wireless charging. The rear shell of the Meizu 16s Pro will be equipped with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 triple cameras. For capturing selfies, it may sport a front camera of 20-megapixel. The handset is expected to arrive in Blue, White and Green color variants.
While tech gadgets and accessories usually carry steep price tags, AliExpress is offering monthly deals of up to 50 percent, allowing you to get your tech greedy hands on a wide range of products without breaking the bank.
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China-based smartphone maker Xiaomi is currently developing the next version of its custom Android user interface which will be called MIUI 11. Recently, the Product Manager and Design Director for MIUI had shared some features that we can expect from the upcoming MIUI 11.
Now, Xiaomi’s Product Director and Experience Chief for MIUI has hinted that the launch of the MIUI 11 isn’t far away. The company has said that the MIUI 11 is positioned as a “new unique OS” and along with new features, it will also address the advertisement issues.
Earlier, the company had announced that it will be optimizing and monitoring the advertisements on the MIUI platform. The company has already started reducing the number of advertising spots and will further reduce the spots in the coming months.
Xiaomi is also going to introduce an easy switch in the MIUI system tools to disable advertisements. So, in the next couple of months, Xiaomi aims to provide a lighter and fresher MIUI which is likely to happen with MIUI 11.
The upcoming user interface will introduce a brand new set of system icons that have been redesigned from the ground up. The new icons will also have a unified design. Another feature coming to MIUI is an ultimate power saving mode where all system functions are turned off except calls and messages.
In this mode, all colors will be turned off and the UI will switch to a monochrome mode to conserve power. Users will be able to customize this power-saving mode too in case they want a certain app to still function.
Further, the MIUI 11 will also automatically delete screenshots after they have been shared with others. The status bar will also be optimized and more apps will support the phone’s built-in dark mode.
A few months ago, at the launch event of Huawei P30 series smartphones, the company had also announced a partnership between Huawei and Gentle Monster, a Korea-based fashion brand.
Both the companies have been working on developing the first smart glasses for Huawei. The said AR/VR smart glasses are expected to be stylish and will look like normal sunglasses at first glance.
Now, new trademark applications filed by the company hints that the device has gone through the development process and is all set to get unveiled at IFA 2019.
A couple of days ago, on 14th August, Huawei Technologies filed two trademarks application to the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) and at the UK IPO (Intellectual Property Office) for the names Huawei VR Glass and Huawei AR Glass.
Both the applications have been categorized as Class 9 with description mentioning smartglasses, smartwatches, smartphones, 3D spectacles, and eyeglasses. The applications for the same were submitted by Forresters from Munich, Germany.
This is the same company that filed applications earlier this month for the names Huawei SuperSensing Camera and Cine Lens, both are probably meant for the Huawei Mate 30 series phones, which are expected to get launched around October.
Earlier this year, the company had shared details of its developing AR glasses, which would be the first to come with a built-in Voice Assistant. Thanks to a built-in microphone and speakers, it is also possible to to make telephone calls via the smart glasses. The glasses are IP67 certified, making it water and dust resistant.
In addition, it’s also possible to charge them through Wireless charging as well as through the included leather case with USB Type-C connection. The Huawei smart glasses will come powered by a big 2,200mAh battery.
While the company didn’t reveal the launch date of its smart glasses, there were reports about them getting launched in July 2019. Since they are not official yet, it’s possible that the company could launch them at the upcoming IFA 2019, which kcks-off on 6th September in Berlin, Germany.
Huawei is expected to unleash the Mate 30 series of flagship phones in the latter half of the September month. Couple of leaked shots of the front panel of the purported Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the actual device have appeared in the recent past to reveal its display design. Two new photos of the same phone seem to have appeared today to reveal its front and rear design.
Just like the real image of the Mate 30 that had appeared in the previous week, the new image shows the handset enclosed in a case to conceal its identity. Hence, it is not clear whether the phone shown in the images belong to the Huawei Mate 30 or Mate 30 Pro.
A closer look at the display of the phone shows its pronounced curvature towards its edges. A recent leak had revealed that the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will both arrive with dual-edge curved displays. However, the Mate 30 Pro will have a curvier screen than the Mate 30. Probably, the handset shown in the new images could be the Mate 30 Pro. A closer look at the top portion of the screen reveals the presence of a wide notch that could be housing all kinds of sensors for 3D face unlock, front camera and so on.
Shown below is the first real shot of the rear side of the purported Mate 30 Pro’s back panel. The rear cameras are completely hidden by the case, but a long LED strip along some other sensors seems to be present alongside it. It matches with the below shown case renders of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.
The recently spotted Mate 30 Pro case renders had revealed that the phone will come equipped with a round-shaped camera module with three lenses and a square-shaped LED flash inside it. However, the long strip does not seem to appear like LED flash. It also suggested that the phone will continue to sport an in-screen fingerprint reader.
Image Courtesy: SlashLeaks
In terms of specs, the rumor mill has so far revealed that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will be housing a 6.71-inch display with quad HD+ resolution support. The 7nm Kirin 990 chipset that is slated to go official at IFA 2019 tech trade show next month could be fueling the smartphone with up to 12 GB of RAM. The handset could be equipped with a 4,200mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging and fast wireless charging. For photography, the phone could be featuring a pair of 40-megapixel sensors on its rear. Huawei is expected to unleash the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro on Sept. 19. Hopefully, the company may also unveil the massive Mate 30 X as the successor of Mate 20 X. As of this writing, there is no proof on its existence.
Earlier this month, Xiaomi took the wraps off its second gaming laptop – the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019, which comes with an impressive set of specifications. Today, the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 will be officially available for purchase in China through JD.com at 10:00 AM local time, for a starting price of ¥7,299, roughly $1,037.
The laptop comes in three models based on their configuration. The base model with 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB PCIe SSD is priced at ¥7,299 (~$1,037).
There’s another model priced at ¥8,399 (~$1,037) that packs 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 RAM, and 512GB PCIe SSD. The high-end model has the same specs but packs NVIDIA GeForce RTXTM 2060 and is priced at ¥8,799, roughly $1,250.
The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 looks similar to the last year’s model and comes with the same number of ports and vents, a 15.6-inch display with the same bezel size, and the exact keyboard layout.
The 15.6-inch display offers 81 percent screen-to-body ratio and 72% color gamut as well as 144Hz refresh rate for much smoother gameplay. All the model have dual-band WI-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x 3W speakers, Dolby Audio, and a 1MP HD webcam.
Coming to the ports, there are 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x Ethernet port, 1 x microphone port, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x HDMI output port, and a 3-in-1 card reader. Although the dimensions are still the same (364 x 265.2 x 20.9 mm), the 2019 version weighs a tiny bit less at 2.6kg against last year’s model which is 2.7kg.
The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 comes with 4-color LED-backlit keyboard with 3 different modes, a glass touchpad with multiple gesture control, and ships with Microsoft‘s Windows 10 Home pre-installed. It has a 55Whr battery that is claimed to provide up to 4.5 hours of video playback, 4 hours of video streaming, and 4.5 hours of web browsing.
Redmi General Manager had recently confirmed that the company is working on Redmi Note 8 series. It is believed that the Redmi Note 8 or Note 8 Pro may come equipped with a 64-megapixel quad camera system. Two new devices have appeared on 3C authority. One of them carries support for 18W fast charging. It is being speculated that it could be the upcoming Redmi Note 8 smartphone.
As it can be seen in the below shown screenshot, an unknown Xiaomi phone with M1908C3IE and M1908C3IC variants have been certified by China’s 3C authority. The listing further reveals that the phone may come equipped with MDY-09-EK charger that supports only 5V/2V (10W) charging.
The other phone has variants such as M1906G7E and M1906G7T. Its 3C certification reveals that it could be shipped with MDY-10-EC charger that supports up to 18W rapid charging. Probably, this smartphone could be Redmi Note 8 or Redmi Note 8 Pro handset. There is a possibility that it could be an entirely different device. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on the exact identities of M1908C3IE/C and M1906G7E/T smartphones.
Rumors are rife that the Redmi Note 8 could be arriving as Redmi’s first phone with 64-megapixel quad camera setup. Speculations are rife that the smartphone will continue to sport a waterdrop-style notch screen like the predecessor Redmi Note 7 smartphone. The handset could be either be featuring a side-mounted fingerprint sensor or an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Shown above is the render of the alleged Redmi Note 8 smartphone. It shows that the phone is equipped with a quad camera setup. There are three camera sensors arranged vertically and on their right is an LED flash and a fourth sensor. It could be the first smartphone ever to feature the gaming centric MediaTek Helio G90T chipset. No other details of the Redmi Note 8 are known yet.
Redmi is expected to release Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro as successors for the popular Redmi Note 7/7S and Note 7 Pro phones that were released in the first half of the year. The Redmi Note 8 series may receive fierce competition from Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. Realme is expected to release 64-megapixel Realme X Pro smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855+ by October. It is believed that Redmi is also working on an upgraded version of the Redmi K20 Pro to take on the Realme X Pro. The upgraded Redmi K20 Pro is speculated to feature 64-megapixel camera and SD855+.
Last year, the Huawei P20 Pro was adjudged to be the best smartphone in Europe by EISA (Expert Imaging and Sound Association). This year’s edition of the award has been announced and the Huawei P30 Pro this time around still emerged as the best smartphone. The P30 Pro is the successor to the P20 Pro. Apart from the P30 Pro, other winners include the Honor 20 Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7. The winners were selected by 61 experts from tech magazines from 29 countries across the globe.
There is no doubt that the Huawei P30 Pro is an amazing device. Until recently, the P30 Pro’s camera was crowned as the best by DXOMark and even no, it still ranks among the top 3. Apart from the camera, the P30 Pro also came with several amazing features.
The award is a confirmation of Huawei’s dominance in terms of smartphone design and features. The Honor 20 Pro also bagged an award as the best “Lifestyle smartphone”. The Honor 20 Pro isn’t a flagship model but it comes with a spectacular gradient 3D glass finish paired with its flagship-grade camera and amazing price tag.
The OnePlus 7 Pro isn’t a surprise addition to the list considering that got all the juice you need in a perfect flagship model. Stuff like the Snapdragon 855 chipset, up to 12GB RAM and UFS 3.0 storage with a large curved, bezel-less display. There is even a pop-up camera.
Another surprise winner is Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7. The device clinched the awarded as the “Best buy” smartphone and that is as a result of its feature-packed specs sheet featuring a dual-glass design, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 48MP camera and 4,000 mAh battery.
All awards will be presented during a gala ceremony at IFA Berlin
A new Redmi smartphone with quad camera setup featuring the all new 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 as primary sensor will be launching in the last quarter of this year. Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing took to Weibo to share a video to confirm that the mass production of the device has already started. The video reveals the arrangement of the four camera sensors. A new render of the purported Redmi Note 8 smartphone featuring a quad camera setup as shown in the official video is now doing rounds on Weibo.
As it can be seen in the above video, the unnamed handset that is believed to be the Redmi Note 8 features a three vertically placed camera sensors and a fourth one positioned on the right. The innards of the phone shows that it does not feature a pop-up camera module. It indicates that the frontside of the phone may feature a waterdrop notch. Also, the fingerprint scanner is not visible on the backside of the phone.
Weibing has claimed that the mass production of the Redmi phone with 64-megapixel quad camera setup began around half a month back. However, he did not reveal any details on the specifications of the smartphone.
A render of the purported Redmi Note 8 has been created based on the video released by Weibing. Based on the imagination of the designer, the alleged Redmi Note 8 is shown with a gradient colored rear panel.
The image shows the placement of triple camera setup in the upper half of the device with an LED flash and fourth sensor placed alongside it. There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear side of the device. Hence, it appears that the phone could be either featuring a side-mounted fingerprint scanner or the latest in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi will be the first company to launch a smartphone powered by the gaming-centric Helio G90T chipset from MediaTek. Probably, the Redmi Note 8 Pro could be the first phone to feature it. Other details of the smartphone are currently under the wraps.
Readers are advised to take this report with a grain of salt since it is not yet confirmed officially whether the Redmi Note 8 series will be featuring the much hyped 64-megapixel camera sensor.
On Aug. 8, Nubia had held an unveil event in China to announce the dual display Nubia Z20 flagship phone. It is the first non-gaming phone to feature the latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset. Starting from today, the handset will be available for purchase in China.
Nubia Z20 Price and Specifications
The Nubia Z20 was introduced in three models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. These variants are respectively priced at 3,499 Yuan (~$497), 3,699 Yuan (~$526) and 4,199 Yuan (~$597) in China. Black, Blue and Orange (Living Coral) are the three color variants of the Nubia Z20.
The Nubia Z20 features two displays. The 6.42-inch front AMOLED display supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The rear side of the smartphone features a 5.1-inch AMOLED display that supports the same full HD+ resolution. The front and rear screens can show two different Always-on Display (AOD) contents. Both screens can be used to view two apps simultaneously. The rear display can also function has a virtual button and it can be also used as a viewfinder while taking selfies using the rear-mounted triple cameras.
The Snapdragon 855+ chipset that includes 2.96GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the device with up to 8 GB of RAM. The Nubia UI 7 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It lacks a microSD card slot but offers users with a highest storage capacity of 512 GB.
The Nubia Z20 does not feature a front-facing camera. The rear-positioned triple cameras can be used to capture regular shots and top quality selfies. The triple camera setup includes a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens. The rear cameras that are assisted by a pair of LED flash units can shoot 8K videos at 15fps.
The Nubia Z20 handset features dual fingerprint scanners that are placed on its either sides. The 4,000mAh battery of the Nubia Z20 supports 27W fast charging. The smartphone does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack.
At the end of July, Huawei had held an unveil event in China to announce the Huawei Nova 5i Pro and Huawei Mate 20 X 5G smartphones. The Nova 5i Pro has been available for purchase since the beginning of this month. As scheduled, the first sale of the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G will take place at 10:00 AM in China today. It will be hitting the market as Huawei’s first 5G phone for the home market.
Huawei Mate 20 X 5G Price and Specifications
The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G that features 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage carries a price tag of 6,199 Yuan (~$881). The handset comes in a single color of Emerald Green.
The Mate 20 X 5G features a massive 7.2-inch OLED display with waterdrop notch. It delivers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The 7nm Kirin 980 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The presence of Balong 5000 5G modem brings about 5G connection on the device. It is a dual SIM phone that supports a 5G SIM and a 4G SIM at the same time.
The smartphone is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 40W fast charging. The hybrid SIM slot of the device supports up to 256 GB of nanoSD card. At the front side of the phone is a 24-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. The rear shell of the smartphone features Leica engineered three camera sensors housed inside a square-shaped module. It includes an LED flash, an f/1.8 aperture 40-megapixel primary sensor, an f/2.4 aperture 8-megapixel telephoto lens with OIS and a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens.
The Mate 20 X 5G comes preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with EMU 9.1. The other features of the smartphone include Dolby Atmos support, face unlock, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack and a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.
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