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Redmi 7A gets Foggy Gold variant in China

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Jul 16, 2019

When the Redmi 7A first launched in China, it was only available in Matte Black and Morning Blue. However, when it was announced in India, it got two new colors – Matte Blue and Matte Gold. Today, it was announced that the gold variant will also be available in China but as “Foggy Gold”.

The announcement was made on the official Weibo account. The attached poster says the Matte Gold variant will be available for purchase tomorrow, July 17. It will also keep the ¥549 (~$80) price tag.

We checked the official Mi online store to confirm if the new color variant will be available for the other configurations too and they are. The 2+32GB version will sell for ¥579 (~$84) while the 3+32GB version will sell for ¥799 (~$116).

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The Redmi 7A has a 5.45-inch HD+ display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 439 processor, has a 13MP rear camera (12MP in India) and a 5MP front-facing camera. There is a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner but there is Face Unlock. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a MicroUSB port, and an audio jack.

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More Elephone PX pop-up camera device surface showing its colors

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 16, 2019

Last month we informed you about the redesigned Elephone PX smartphone that is set to follow the U2 in the pop-up camera series of the company. The original Elephone PX that was announced about a year ago never made it to the market due to manufacturing problems so the company decided to reimburse all the backer of the Indiegogo campaign.

It seems that the reason behind the delay of the redesigned PX is the control of supplier resources from first-line brands like Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi that have or are about to introduce their pop-up camera phones. Eventually, the phone will hit the market and judging from the photos that surfaced today, it will be soon. The new photos reveal the color choices made be Elephone and they look stunning.

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As you can see, there are 2 gradient colors and one solid color with lumia effects on the back. To keep up to date with future Elephone products, you can visit their official website.

ROG Phone 2 Geekbench result shows how powerful the Snapdragon 855+ is

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Jul 16, 2019

The ASUS ROG Phone 2 will be the first smartphone to come with the new Snapdragon 855 Plus processor. Set to be announced next week, July 23, the device has been spotted on Geekbench, giving us a chance to see how powerful the new SoC is.

Benchmarked as the “asus ASUS_I001DC”, the ROG Phone 2 runs Android 9 Pie. It also has 12GB of RAM, though we expect there will be another RAM variant. Last year’s model was only available in a single RAM variant (8GB) but you could choose between 12GB or 512GB of storage.

The Geekebench result shows the motherboard name as “msmnile”, the same name it shows for a lot of other Snapdragon 855 phones. The base frequency is also the same at 1.78GHz. However, the ROG 2 scores slightly higher in its core test.

For the single-core test, the device scored 3616 points and scored 11,103 points in the multi-core test. This is just a bit higher than the average score of Snapdragon 855-powered phones. The difference isn’t large because the only difference between the SD855 and SD855+ is the higher CPU and GPU clockspeed of the latter.

The new processor is expected to show up in phones from Black Shark, Xiaomi, Redmi, Nubia’s Red Magic line, and Vivo’s iQOO later this year.

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Exynos 9825-powered Galaxy Note 10 appears on GeekBench, surpasses Exynos 9820

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Jul 16, 2019

Samsung‘s Galaxy Note 10 has just been benchmarked for the first time on Geekbench. The device was sported on the benchmark app with a comparison between the Exynos 9820 and Exynos 9825 chipsets onboard. The Exynos 9820 is the SoC onboard the Galaxy S10+while the latter is onboard the Note 10.

The GeekBench listing shows the Note 10 comes with the model number Samsung SM-N970F. The device is also listed to have 8GB of RAM. The Exynos 9825 SoC is expected to be a 7nm chipset whereas the Exynos 9820 isn’t. The Exynos 9825 will utilise Samsung’s 7nm ultraviolet lithography that is perceived to be superior to the TSMC foundry’s aging production method that is reaching the end of its abilities.

As for the benchmark performance, the new Exynos 9825 chipset on board the Galaxy Note 10 is shown to be faster than even the Galaxy S10+ scores on Geekbench. The chipset manages a Single-Core Score of 4495 points and on the multi-core test, it scores 10223 points. Whereas the Galaxy S10+ is listed with a single-core score of 4357 and the multi-core score of 10045 points. This is pretty impressive as this puts the Note 10 in good stead ahead of next year’s Snapdragon 865 release. Both chipsets may likely be produced on the same node.

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Huawei releases third batch of 8 models getting EMUI 9.1 Public Beta

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Jul 16, 2019

Huawei has today released yet another batch of models that would get the EMUI 9.1 Public Beta update. This is the third batch of models that are getting the models and this batch is comprised of 8 models. The earlier two batches were made up of a total of 19 models. Thus, with this new entrants, the total number of Huawei/Honor models that have got the new update is now 27. Recall that Hauwei had promised to push the EMUI 9.1 update to a total of 49 models.

The eight new models that are about getting the EMUI 9.1 Open Beta update includes the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, Mate 9 Porsche Design, Huawei P10, P10 Plus, Honor V9, Honor 9 and Huawei Nova 2s. Huawei never forgets older models as these models were released in 2016-2017. It is nice to see the models still getting updates two to three years after their launch.

Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 adopts a minimalist design, thanks to Android 9.0’s deep customization optimization. This version also brings improvements in wallpapers, themes and icons. There are also several improvements to the overall user apps which makes it easier to use the UI. There are also improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) features covering various aspects such as health, office, entertainment, travel and more.

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EMUI 9.1 also comes with GPU Turbo 3.0 an upgrade to the GPU Turbo graphics acceleration technology. The feature adds support for 51 domestic games in addition to the already supported 60 domestic games, bringing a low-power full-frame gaming experience. Furthermore, EMUI 9.1 brings improvements to Huawei’s voice assistant as well as smart dual 4G SIM card switching, automatically switching SIM cards based on the one with the best internet coverage. You can read more about the features the new update brings from here. We are still at a loss as to when Huawei will push Andriod Q update to its phones as EMUI 9.1 is based on Android 9.0.

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Special edition Redmi K20 Pro with gold back teased ahead of Indian launch

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Jul 16, 2019

The Redmi K20 series will launch in India tomorrow, nearly 2 months after it was first announced in China. It has been a long wait for Xiaomi fans in India who have been waiting for the phones for weeks now. However, when it launches tomorrow, the Redmi K20 Pro will bring along a special edition that is not available in China.

A tweet by Manu Kumar Jain, head of Xiaomi India, mentioned a special version will be available tomorrow. The tweet also includes a photo of the device albeit just a part. This special edition is covered in gold with a textured design. There is also a “K” at the corner which seems to be covered in crystals.

20 hours to go for #RedmiK20Pro & #RedmiK20

Launching something OUT OF THE WORLD tomorrow! A very special version worth.. hold-your-breath..

₹ 4.8 Lakh! 🤑🤑

What's so special about this variant? RT if you want to know more! 🔁#Xiaomi ❤️ #FlagshipKiller #BelieveTheHype pic.twitter.com/WJkCI9NjYf

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) July 16, 2019

The tweet says this special version is worth 4.5 Lakh Rupees which converts to almost $7000. At this price, we deduce this special edition Redmi K20 Pro is covered in real gold and the “K” has real precious stones. More details will be available tomorrow.

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Vivo S1 launched; features a 6.38-inch FHD+ display, triple rear cameras and a 32 MP selfie camera

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Jeet

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Jul 16, 2019

Vivo has launched the Vivo S1 and S1 Pro smartphones in its home country China earlier this year. Now, it is being reported that the company is gearing up to launch the Vivo S1 in the Indian market, which could happen soon.

Now, ahead of the phone’s launch in the Indian market, the Vivo S1 has been launched in Indonesia. The phone is now available for pre-order in Indonesia and is priced at 3599000 Indonesian Rupiah, which roughly converts to $258. It comes in two color options — Cosmic Green and Skyline Blue and will start shipping from 23rd July.

The specifications of the device are a bit different from the specs of the Vivo S1 launched in China in March this year. It comes with a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and about 90% screen-to-body ratio. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest MediaTek Helio P65 12nm octa-core SoC. The handset packs 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

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Coming to the camera department, it features a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultrawide secondary sensor. There’s also a 2-megapixel tertiary camera sensor for depth sensing. On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

As for the connectivity options, the device comes with support for Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS, and a micro USB port. The device runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own FunTouch OS on top and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for fast charging.

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Galaxy Note 10 release reportedly hit by Japan’s removal of Korea from Export White list

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Jul 16, 2019

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 10 in a couple of months time. There are reports that the release of the Note 10 may be affected by Japan’s change in trade policy with South Korea. Japan was earlier reported to have removed South Korea from a White List of countries that were granted expedited export procedures. The move meant that companies exporting raw materials critical for semiconductor manufacture to South Korea would now have to wait for 90 days before their exports are cleared.

Purported render of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Tesla Edition

This change in policy has resulted in a hike in the prices of DRAM in Soth Korea. This is despite claims by semiconductor industry officials that stocked inventory for the modules will ensure that real-world consumer impacts from the ban aren’t immediate. The new report of how the embargo affects Samsung says otherwise. The report from the South Korean press hints that Samsung will be affected by a decrease in Exynos 9825 production.

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The Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be powered by an Exynos 9825 chipset. The 7nm chipset has a smaller feature size than its predecessor the Exynos 9820, which is present on Samsung’s Galaxy S10 lineup. According to the official, as reported by Sammobile, “This month, Samsung has cut by 10 percent the target production of the Exynos, a mobile processor that will be used for the Note 10.” The company is expected to shore up production next month but we don’t know how they hope to achieve that. Worst-case scenario, the Galaxy Note 10 may be launched as scheduled but actual sales may be delayed slightly.

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OPPO Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona Edition will be announced tomorrow

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Joel Joseph

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Jul 16, 2019

OPPO and FC Barcelona have had a long-standing partnership since 2015. This is why every year we see special FC Barcelona editions of best-selling OPPO models. This year isn’t any different with the company announcing that the special OPPO Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona edition will meet us tomorrow. This special edition of the flagship will join the likes of OPPO R11, R9, R7 Plus, and even the F1 Plus which had their own Barcelona editions.

The OPPO Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona edition should have some additional design elements as compared to the regular edition. With previous special editions, OPPO had made the phone available in FC Barcelona’s iconic blue and red shades along with a 18K gold plated emblem (on the F11 Barcelona edition) of the club at the back. There are usually some FC Barcelona themed customizations inside the phone too.

OPPO R11 FC Barcelona Edition — OPPO R11 FC Barcelona edition looked perfect in its iconic blue and red shade

Unfortunately, OPPO’s teaser doesn’t give us a glimpse of the upcoming device. All we know is that the phone will be revealed tomorrow. As for the specs, expect it to be identical to the high-end OPPO Reno 10X Zoom variant. So you should have the same Snapdragon 855 processor with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, 48MP+13MP+8MP triple camera setup at the back, and a large 4000mAh battery inside.

Stay tuned to Gizmochina as more details about the phone unfold tomorrow.

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Ulefone Armor 6E positioning comparison with iPhone XS (video)

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 16, 2019

The latest rugged model from Ulefone, Armor 6E, is already in the market for some time now and has won the buyers’ preference for its great performance in outdoor performance and durability. The Armor 6E has gained up to 98% of good reputation from the users since it has been launched. You have already seen several videos about its performance and durability but today Ulefone released another one demonstrating the positioning performance of the device compared with iPhone XS. Let’s have a look.

As shown in the video, the 2km distance covered by the runner along the seaside was accurately recorded by the Armor 6E while the iPhone XS deviated from the original route. This means that in this case, the Armor 6E performed better than the $1000 opponent. The Armor 6E comes equipped with GPS, Glonass, and Beidou navigation system, offering wider and stable satellite signal reception, accurate positioning and navigation routes, making a perfect assistant when you get lost outdoors and want to find the right way.

Besides the excellent navigation capabilities, Armor 6E also comes with powerful specs like the 6.2″ FHD+ display covered with Gorilla Glass 5, Helio P70 SoC backed by 4GB/64GB memory configuration, 16MP/2MP dual rear camera setup, and an 8MP selfie shooter. In addition, there is a 5000mAh battery, face and fingerprint unlock, NFC with Google Pay support, global network coverage, and Android 9 Pie OS.

Until July 17th, Ulefone Armor 6E is on promotion over at Aliexpress costing just $197.49, a very low price for its specs. You can grab yours here.

Motorola One Macro is another Android One phone from Motorola

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Jul 16, 2019

Last year, Motorola joined the Android One program with its Motorola One and Motorola One Power smartphones. It followed them up with the Motorola One Vision this year. There are reports there will be two new phones called the Motorola One Action and Motorola One Pro; renders of both phones have already leaked. But it seems Motorola has more phones planned. A new leak has revealed there will be another device which will launch as the Motorola One Macro.

The name of the device was revealed by Evan Blass (@evleaks) in the early hours of today. We have no reason to doubt the leak since he originally leaked the name of the other Motorola One Vision before it launched and that of the Motorola One Action and Motorola One Pro too.

There are no details regarding the specs of the phone or its design. We also can’t tell if it will launch this year or it is just a trademarked name. The Motorola One Action and Motorola One Pro are yet to launch, so the Macro might arrive much later.

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Kirin 810 performance is really amazing, almost as good as Exynos 9810

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Jul 16, 2019

Chinese smartphone benchmark app Master Lu has released the benchmark score of two of Huawei‘s Kirin 810-powered smartphones. The Hisilicon Kirin 810 chipset was launched onboard the Huawei Nova 5 a few weeks back. It is also expected to be on board the upcoming Honor 9X.

The data released shows the Honor 9X scored a total of 270,037 points while the Huawei Nova 5 seems to have a higher clock speed, polling a total of 278,181 points. This is over 20,000 points higher than the Snapdragon 730-powered Redmi K20’s Master Lu benchmark score.

Master Lu acknowledged that since the two Huawei phones are yet to go on sale, there’s the possibility that the score of the test units and that of the commercial units may be different. However, the difference may not be too significant.

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Master Lu stressed that since both models have not yet been sold, the current number of test models is small, and it is not possible to rule out the possibility that the scores will fluctuate later. However, with the scores of Huawei’s nova 5 and glory 9X, the performance of the Kirin 810 is almost similar to the Samsung Exynos 9810 which is Samsung’s 2018 flagship SoC. The chipset seems to surpass all others in the mid-range category and that is pretty impressive.

As a reminder, the HiSilicon Kirin 810 is an octa-core processor which is built on TSMC’s 7nm node. It comes equipped with two Cortex-A76 high-performance large cores clocked at 2.27 GHz and six Cortex-A55 energy-efficient small cores clocked at 1.88 GHz. It is coupled with Mali-G52 GPU for graphics processing. It also comes with the new Huawei DaVinci architecture NPU, which consumes less energy and has artificial intelligence (AI) technology running at over 32,280 points. s stated, the AI performance of the Kirin 810 even surpasses that of the flagship Snapdragon 855.

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Get ALLDOCUBE M5X at $189.99 on Amazon Prime Day

Alldocube participates in Amazon’s Prime Day with 6 products at great prices

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 16, 2019

Amazon Prime Day is ongoing and manufacturers are offering more and more discounts as the final day is today. Alldocube couldn’t be absent from the big festival and they are offering six of their products at great prices. These products include the Android tablet flagship with AMOLED display Alldocube X, iWork10 Pro Windows 10/Android 5.1 dual boot tablet, KNote5 Windows 10 tablet, and MX5X/MX5XS/M8 budget Android tablets. You can see all the deals here.

The biggest offer comes for the Alldocube M5X that sells for just $189.99 during the promotion. The M5X features the Helio X27 SoC that supports 4G/LTE networks. Compared to the previous X23 model, it comes equipped with EnergySmart Screen power-saving technology for optimum power management. The 10.1″ tablet comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB more. In addition, the display has a high resolution of 2560×1600 and the dual-band WiFi allows for fast and uninterrupted online gaming and video streaming. Lastly, the battery has a 6600mAh capacity that should be enough to take you through the day easily.

MediaTek to announce Helio G90 chipset designed for mobile gaming

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Jul 16, 2019

Following the launch of the Snapdragon 855+ yesterday, reports have surfaced about MediaTek‘s plan to launch a new mobile processor. The new processor which is called the Helio G90 will be the first of a new line of mobile gaming-focused chipsets.

A poster of the Helio G90 has leaked but it doesn’t reveal much other than the fact that it is targeted at mobile gaming. There are rumors it will be officially announced by the end of July, hopefully, more details will surface before then.

We are also curious to know which manufacturers will adopt the Helio G90 which it launches. Xiaomi hasn’t announced a phone powered by a MediaTek processor this year. The Mi Play released last year was the last Xiaomi phone with an MTK chipset. Other big-name manufacturers like OPPO and Vivo have announced multiple phones with MediaTek chipsets, so one of them might be the first to announce an Helio G90-powered device.

Last month, MediaTek announced the Helio P65, an octa-core processor with Cortex-A75 and Cortex A55 cores, making it more powerful (CPU-only) than the Helio P60 and Helio P70. However, it comes with a less powerful GPU, doesn’t support UFS 2.1 storage like the P70, and only supports single-channel LPDDR4x RAM. On the plus side, the P65 has a better NPU than the P60 and P70.

The Helio P65 will make its debut in the Indian version of the Vivo S1 which is reported to launch in early August.

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MINIX NEO Storage, USB-C Multiport SSD Storage Hub Review: Amazing and Practical

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Cheky Zhu

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Jul 16, 2019

How do you think about a USB-C hub with built-in SSD storage? Before I get the MINIX NEO USB-C Multiport SSD Hub, I never heard about it. A week ago, I got the MINIX NEO SSD Hub, which is an amazing product combining USB-C hub and SSD storage. Let’s check out the review.

Unboxing:

The MINIX NEO USB-C Multiport SSD Hub ships with a user manual and a storage bag.

MINIX NEO Storage, USB-C Multiport SSD Storage Hub Review

Design:

The MINIX NEO SSD Hub comes with the high-quality aluminum material which is solid and light. The cable is made from white plastic. On the middle of the SSD Hub, there is a logo of MINIX. And it shows the SSD memory on the right corner. The SSD Hub has a LED indicator, which will show green light after connecting to the laptops.

Look at the back side. The MINIX NEO SSD Hub is equipped with four rubber feet to on back surface for stable positioning.

There are some input and output details on the back side.

MINIX NEO SSD HUB is not only a storage, but also a multiport adapter. It comes with two USB 3.0 ports, a HDMI port and a USB-C port for power delivery only. It’s worth noting that the HDMI output port supports the resolutions up to 4K/30Hz.

There are two memory variants and color variants, which are 120GB/240GB and Silver/Space Gray.

In Use:

MINIX NEO SSD Hub exclusively supports for Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Air and Apple MacBook Pro. Therefore, we tested the SSD Hub on Apple MacBook.

The speed of different storage capacity external SSD is different. The performance of 120GB SSD is that the reading speed is up to 365MB/s and the writing speed is up to 350MB/s. For the 240GB SSD, the performance is better, which is up to 415MB/s on reading and 400MB/s on writing.

The hub is always connected to a flash drive and a wireless mouse in our test. The wireless mouse use smoothly, and the data transmission speed is fast enough for daily use.

Conclusion:

I think the MINIX NEO Storage, USB-C Multiport SSD Storage Hub performs well. I like its high quality material, light weight and multiport design. The MINIX NEO SSD Hub is portable, and it’s easy for you to take it out.

You can get the MINIX NEO SSD Hub on Amazon store.

120GB variant on Amazon

240GB variant on Amazon

OPPO Reno undergoes JerryRigEverything’s durability test, See if it survives

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Jul 16, 2019

OPPO took the industry by storm when it released the Reno series comprising the OPPO Reno 10x zoom and the Reno. Later the Reno Z joined the fray. The Reno 10x zoom is unarguably the top of the pack model but if you can’t afford the price tag, the Reno is a worthy replacement with mid-range specs, including a Snapdragon 710 SoC and without the periscope camera.

The Reno still retains the design of the flagship 10x zoom variant including the amazing triangular pop-up shooter that houses the selfie camera on one side and the LED flash for the rear snappers on the other side.

The OPPO Reno has now been subjected to the durability test process of Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything fame. There’s hardly the possibility that phones would go through the sort of torture that characterizes the test. However, it gives us an idea of how the phone fares under extreme conditions in real life.

First off, the YouTuber subjected the phone to a scratch test. The scratch test doesn’t really reveal anything out of the ordinary. Since there is a Gorilla Glass protection over the screen, the device will scratch at similar levels on the Mohs hardness scale. The device was also subjected to the rather pointless flame test which turns the AMOLED pixels white after around thirty seconds, and they never quite recover.

The one that interests us the most is the bend test. The only snag is that the glass back separates from the frame, perhaps due to weak adhesive but there is no irreversible damage to the phone.

Check out the YouTube video from down below.

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Vivo V1916A First Vivo 5G phone 3C certified; Could it be iQOO 5G?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 16, 2019

Vivo announced the launch of the iQOO 5G at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 Shanghai back in June. The iQOO 5G is the first 5G-enabled smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer. The company had confirmed that the device will go on sale as early as the third quarter of 2019. A listing of a 5G-enabled Vivo smartphone with model number V1916A from has appeared on the database China’s 3C certification body. It could be the upcoming Vivo iQOO 5G.

The 3C listing further states that the Vivo V1916A will be shipped with the Vivo V3030A-CN charger, which supports up to 44W Fast Charging. No other information of the specs of the phone is currently available on 3C.

The regular Vivo iQOO smartphone carries support for 44W rapid charging technology. Hence, it is being speculated that the V1916A is the iQOO 5G hiding in plain sight. There is no concrete evidence at the moment to confirm on its exact identity.

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Vivo iQOO Specifications and Features

The Vivo iQOO features a 1080 x 2340pixel full HD+ 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is powered by a 2.84GHz octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC and gets up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. The device lacks support for expandable memory.

The Vivo iQOO runs on the Android 9.0 Pie-based FunTouch 9.0 OS, and draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery. It has a triple camera setup at the rear. The primary lens is a 12-megapixel unit, which works along with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front-facing camera is a 12-megapixel unit.

The Vivo iQOO is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The connectivity options include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The 5G edition of the smartphone may house a smaller battery compared to its regular version.

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Huami launches the Amazfit GTR series with AMOLED displays

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Airyl Jaszly

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Jul 16, 2019

Huami has just launched the latest in their popular line of Amazfit smartwatches, the brand new Amazfit GTR. While the average Amazfit smartwatch is squarely aimed at the budget conscious market, the Amafit GTR is a clear step towards a more premium direction. It’s obvious from the presentation alone that this isn’t your typical Huami smartwatch.

The Amazfit GTR comes in two different size options at 42mm and 47mm. While there are minute differences in terms of colour and dimensions, when it comes to specifications both models are identical. Regardless of which size you pick, your Amazfir GTR will have an AMOLED display with 326PPI pixel density and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top of it.

What sets the two sizes apart are colour options and dimensions, as well as the actual display resolution itself. The Amazfit GTR 42mm watch comes in four colour options, those being starry black, moonlight white, cherry powder, and coral red. This variant is slimmer and lighter. The body is about only about 9.2mm thick, and it weighs in at a dainty 25.5g. There’s also a limited edition version of the 42mm that comes with 60 swarovski crystals.

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The Amazfit GTR 47mm, as you would expect, is slightly chunkier than the 42mm, but not by a significant amount. It comes in a bunch of more professional colours like aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium, but there’s also a limited edition Iron Man edition unit here. Unlike the other options, the Iron Man edition Amazfit GTR has a red silicone strap instead.

On top of the typical smartwatch features like showing notifications and issuing controls to your smartphone, the Amazfit GTR has a few more tricks up its sleeve. The device has BioTracker PPG bio-optical sensors to offer advanced heart rate monitoring and 12 different sports modes covering a wide range of activities from swimming to skiing. It’s also water resistant to up to 50 meters with 5ATM certification, which is fantastic to hear.

Amazfit GTR specifications

47mm — 1.39-inch (454 x 454 pixels) / 42mm — 1.2-inch ( 390 x 390 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, AF Coating
Supports Android 5.0 and above, iO S10.0 and above
BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor,6-Axis Accelerometer , 3 Axial Geomagnetic Sensor, Air Pressure Sensor, Capacitive Sensor, Ambient Light Brightness Sensor
Bluetooth 5.0 LE, NFC, GPS + GLONASS
Dimensions (47mm): 47.2 x 47.2 x 10.75 mm; Weight: 36g (aluminum alloy), 48g (stainless steel), 40g (titanium metal)
Dimensions (42mm): 42.6 x 42.6 x 9.2 mm mm; Weight: 25.5g
Water-resistant and dust-resistant (5ATM / 50 meters)
47mm — 410mAh LiPo battery with up to 24-days battery life with normal use, up to 74 days in basic watch mode
42mm —195mAh LiPo battery with up to 12-days battery life with normal use, up to 34 days in basic watch mode

The standard variants of the Amazfit GTR 42mm is priced at 799 yuan ($116), while the limited edition swarovski model will go on sale for 999 yuan ($145). The Amazfit GTR 47mm aluminum alloy and stainless steel versions go for 999 yuan (US$ 145), while the titanium version and Iron Man special edition are priced at 1399 yuan (US$ 203). All of these are available for order starting today in China.

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