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Huawei Kirin 810 chipset poster teases it as a ‘key to the future’

Huawei has scheduled a launch event in China tomorrow, i.e. 21st June, where the company is all set to launch its Nova 5 smartphone series that includes Huawei Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro, and Nova 5i.

Along with that, the company has already confirmed that it will be launching a new Kirin chipset based on the 7nm node. With this launch, Huawei will become the first smartphone company to have two 7nm chipsets in its portfolio.

Huawei Kirin 810 SoC Teaser

Ahead of the launch tomorrow, the Chinese tech giant has shared a teaser poster of the upcoming Kirin 810 chipset. The company is teasing it as a “key to the future” and confirmed its unveiling on 21st June.

While Huawei has not revealed the name of the chipset, it is widely believed to be named Kirin 810, making it the first processor in the HiSilicon Kirin 800-series. Apart from the fact that it will be manufactured on a 7nm node, nothing much is known.

However, the company usually puts focus on artificial intelligence (AI) technology for its chipsets and it is expected to continue doing so for the Kirin 810 as well. For those who are unaware, Huawei was the first to introduce a dedicated AI core in the Kirin 970 SoC.

As per the reports, the Kirin 810 will be the successor of the popular Kirin 710 mid-range chipset. Based on TSMC’s 7nm process, the chipset is expected to come with eight core CPU and an upgraded GPU.

It seems that the Kirin 810 chipset will take on Qualcomm’s recently launched chipsets in the Snapdragon 700-series — Snapdragon 730 and SD730G. The same chipset is also expected to power the company’s upcoming Huawei 9X Pro smartphone.

To know for sure what the company has planned for tomorrow’s launch regarding this upcoming 7nm chipset, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to take place. Along with this chipset and Nova 5 series smartphones, Huawei will also be launching the MediaPad M6 tablet.

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These Huawei phones will be upgraded to Android Q in the future

The China-based smartphone maker has not yet officially announced the EMUI but the company has begun testing of its own custom Android skin — EMUI 10. Also, an early beta version of the Huawei’s EMUI 10, which is based on the upcoming Android Q operating system, is now available.

Now, a report suggests a list of Huawei smartphones that will be receiving the new Android Q-based EMUI 10 update. Do note that this list is not officially announced by the Chinese giant but comes through media reports.

Android Q phone

The list of Huawei devices set to receive the Android Q update includes Huawei P30, P30 Pro, P30 Lite, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X 5G, Huawei P Smart 2019, P Smart Plus 2019, P Smart Z, Huawei P20, and P20 Pro.

A report claims that the company has begun internal testing of the EMUI 10 custom user interface with the Huawei P30 Pro. As said, the EMUI 10 UI is based on the upcoming Android version 10, i.e. Android Q.

Nothing much is known about this upcoming EMUI update but the images of the home screen reveal that the company has decided to redesign the standard icons yet again. However, nothing is officially known so far and we’ll be getting more information about this in the coming weeks.

Soon after the U.S. ban on Huawei, it was reported that Google had removed the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone from the list of smartphones that are part of the Android Q beta program. However, last month, the smartphone was reinstated in the beta program.

Google is expected to introduce the final version of Android Q in August. The new OS will be first made available to Google’s Pixel devices and phones that are enrolled in the beta program such as Asus ZenFone 5z, Essential PH-1, Nokia 8.1, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, LG G8 ThinQ, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OPPO Reno, Realme 3 Pro, Redmi K20 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ3, Techno Spark 3 Pro, Vivo X27, Vivo NEX S, Vivo NEX A, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Pro cases leak lacking cut-outs for Bixby button and Audio jack

The rumour mills continue to buzz regarding Samsung‘s upcoming flagship Galaxy Note 10. We have seen quite a few leaked details and renders but we don’t expect them leaks to stop coming until the phablet is unveiled. The latest we have on our hands is pictures of a silicone case of a supposed Galaxy Note 10 Pro.

Alleged Galaxy Note 10 case renders

The images were leaked on Twitter by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) and he claims they are real-life cases of the Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro. The name is sort of confusing because Samsung is tipped to be planning to launch a Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, according to previous leaks. It is safe to assume the Galaxy Note 10 Pro is the same as the Galaxy Note 10 Plus.

The protective case gives us an idea of the Note 10’s design, thanks to the cut-outs. If the case turns out to be actually for the Note 10, then it confirms many of the previous leaks which suggested that the Galaxy Note 10 would have a vertical, triple camera setup at the back. But then, the case design could be based on the same leaks.Galaxy Note 10

Both models are distinct from each other in the aspect of screen size and positions of the rear cameras. The Galaxy Note 10 only sports a single circular cutout for the flash whereas the Pro model has a longer, pill-like cutout. This could be an indication that the Note 10 Pro may have additional sensors such as a laser sensor or the heart-rate sensor. The case for the Pro model is also shown from multiple angles, which gives us a glimpse at the button layout and ports. Of note, is the absence of a Bixby button. This would make it the first Samsung flagship in recent years to ditch it.

However, if you look a little closer to the area at the bottom left side of the case, there seems to be another little bump, presumably for a dedicated camera button. Unless Samsung has repositioned the Bixby button towards the bottom, which doesn’t seem logical, this would most likely be a button for the camera shutter. The case for the standard Galaxy Note 10 also seems to have this little bump at the bottom.Galaxy Note 10

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The cases also show the device with two ports cut-out on the top edge which is rumoured to be for an IR blaster and one for the microphone. This again suggests the absence of another key component present on previous models, that us the headphone jack.  There are cutouts at the bottom for the S Pen dock, a speaker grille, the USB Type-C port and the microphone.

Samsung is tipped to launch the Galaxy Note 10 in late-August.

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OPPO A5s gets a 4GB RAM variant in India priced at Rs 12,990 (~$186)

OPPO has launched a 4GB RAM variant for the OPPO A5s in India. The higher memory variant is said to be available already via brick and mortar stores in India. This new storage variant expands the options fans have to choose from and the price isn’t a bomb. The A5s 4GB RAM variant comes with a price tag of Rs 12,990 (~$186).OPPO A5s

OPPO A5s was first launched in Taiwan in March this year. The device made its debut in India, a month later but was only available in 2GB and 3GB RAM variants. Not too long ago, OPPO adjusted the prices of the two variants downward, apparently in preparation for the arrival of the 4GB RAM variant. Apart from memory, all other details are the same. The new variant comes in Green and Gold colours.

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As a reminder, the OPPO A5s sports a 6.2 Inch HD+ In-Cell display with 720×1520 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) processor. On the software front, the device runs on Android 9 Pie based ColorOS 5.2.1. The device adopts the waterdrop notch design with an 8MP selfie shooter housed inside the notch. At the rear, is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera setup. Keeping the lights on is a large 4,230mAh battery.

 

UP NEXT: These features may be coming to OxygenOS soon

These features may be coming to OxygenOS soon

OnePlus prides itself as a company that listens to its users to better improve its phones and its OS. In 2017, it began the Open Ears Forum – a meeting between senior leadership team members and OnePlus customers to discuss user feedback and suggestions. It is held in different cities and next month, it will hold in Amsterdam where the focus will be on cameras.

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Yesterday, OnePlus published a post on its forum page, listing a number of user-requested features for OxygenOS. A lot of these features will be coming soon as they have already been approved. Below are the top rank feature requests as OnePlus calls them and the responses OnePlus provided:

  • Support for Horizon Light customization on the OnePlus 7 Pro.

OnePlus said they are looking into this, as well as other alternatives to implement AOD in a battery-friendly way.

  • Support for folders in the app drawer

OnePlus said they are looking into this feature and acknowledge it is a faster way to find apps.

  • Support for video recording using the ultra-wide camera on the OnePlus 7 Pro

This feature has been approved and is currently under development.

  • Support for adaptive icons using OnePlus launcher

OnePlus says they are already working on it.

  • Support for step counter

OnePlus said this feature will be merged into the routine of OnePlus Shelf development.

  • Ability to see more apps when accessing the recent apps menu

The feature has been approved and is under development.

  • Charging sound effect

The feature has been approved and is under development

  • Ability to block messages using specific keywords

The feature is under closed beta testing. Will soon be released if there are no major issues.

  • Ability to customize the duration of Zen Mode

Yes, we are working on it.

  • Support for blocking calls in phone settings

This feature is already being tested in the open beta program.

  • Support for Digital Wellbeing on OnePlus devices

Already available for OnePlus 5/5T/6/6T in the open beta program.

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Asus 6z vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs OnePlus 7: Specs Comparison

After the success of the Zenfone 5z, Asus just launched the Zenfone 6 in the Indian market under a new moniker: Asus 6z. The handset has a lot of competition in the peninsula, especially in the affordable flagships segment. That is why it will be hard for people to choose the flagship with the highest value for money. With this post, we want to make your mind clearer by comparing the Asus 6z with other trending flagships in the Indian market. We believe that the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and the vanilla OnePlus 7 are the perfect candidate for a comparison like this, so here we go.

Asus 6z vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs OnePlus 7

Asus 6z Oppo Reno 10x zoom OnePlus 7
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 159.1 x 75.4 x 9.2 mm, 190 g 162 x 77.2 x 9.3 mm, 210 g 157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm, 182 g
DISPLAY  6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Optic AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY  6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 9 Pie, Zen UI Android 9 Pie, Color OS Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  Dual 48 + 13 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.4 Triple 48 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7, f/3.0 and f/2.2
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 48 + 5 MP, f/1.7 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY  5000 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4.0 4065 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC Flash Charge 3700 mAh, fast charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  Dual SIM slot, rotating cameras Hybrid Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

As long as you do not hate the flip camera, Asus 6z is the smartphone with the most interesting design alongside the Oppo Reno 10x zoom. I would exclude the OnePlus 7 as it is the classic phone with a waterdrop notch and a glass back, it is not even available in the outstanding Nebula Blue color variant, unlike its Pro version. My favorite one is the Oppo Reno 10x zoom with its shark fin pop-up camera and a stunning glass back with a clean and gorgeous look. But Oppo Reno 10x zoom is all but a compact phone: Asus 6z is smaller and easier to keep in a pocket; that is something you should consider if you always travel.

 

Display

Despite its IPS panel that is all but trending nowadays, the Asus 6z has been praised for its amazing color reproduction thanks to the HDR standard and a 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. The Oppo Reno 10x zoom only comes with high DCI-P3 coverage, as well as the OnePlus 7, but the Oppo’s flagship has a bigger display which may be very useful for those who are searching for a productivity phone for professional uses. Unfortunately, the display of the Asus 6z does not integrate a fingerprint reader: it is placed on the back of the phone, under the flip-up camera.

 

Hardware/Software

If you are deciding which device you want to buy from this trio, do not mind so much about the hardware department. They all have awesome flagship-class performances as they are all powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, and you can not expect a better SoC in 2019. Just note that OnePlus 7 does not have expandable storage, while Asus 6z and Oppo Reno 10x zoom do. Keep in mind that only the Asus 6z has a dedicated micro SD slot (allowing to use dual SIM slot at the same time) and it gives the chance to expand the internal storage up to 1 TB (Reno 10x zoom stops at 256 GB).

 

Camera

OIS, laser autofocus, periscope camera with 5x optical zoom and a bright focal aperture: Oppo Reno 10x zoom is one of the most amazing camera phones and it clicks gorgeous photos. It wins the camera comparison when it comes to camera quality, but Asus 6z is as interesting as the Oppo Reno 10x zoom for a simple reason: the flip-up camera. You can use the dual rear camera as a selfie camera too, but that is not all: you can regulate the position of the flip-up camera on several angles in order to shoot photos comfortably in almost every direction.

 

Battery

Asus 6z is the last-gen mainstream flagship with the biggest battery ever among the ones equipped with the Snapdragon 855 SoC. And it even has a great optimization in terms of energy consumption, so it is the perfect battery phone. It can also be used as a power bank thanks to reverse wireless charging. Right after, there is the Oppo Reno 10x zoom which still provides a long battery life (one day with most of the usages).

 

Price

Asus 6z carries a $450/€400 price tag in India, OnePlus 7 starts from €421/$472, and Oppo Reno 10x zoom costs €640/$720. Overall, Asus 6z definitely has the highest value for money, despite I define the Oppo Reno 10x zoom a slightly better handset for advanced users.

 

 

 

Asus 6z vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs OnePlus 7: PRO and CONS

Asus Zenfone 6

PROS

  • Flip up rear cameras
  • Good display
  • Micro SD dedicated slot up to 1 TB
  • Huge battery
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Oppo Reno 10x zoom

PROS

  • Bigger display
  • Great cameras
  • Good design
  • Big battery

CONS

  • Costlier

 

OnePlus 7

PROS

  • Affordable price
  • High performance
  • Stock and well optimized Android version
  • Stereo speakers

CONS

  • No MicroSD

 

Samsung Galaxy A60 to get new color variant

Last April, Samsung launched the Galaxy A60 in China. Last week, it launched in India as the Galaxy M40. The phone originally comes in three color variants – Orange (128GB version only), Blue, and Black but Samsung will be adding a fourth soon called Peach Sea Salt.

The new Peach Sea Salt Galaxy A60 is similar to the Pink-Blue Galaxy A8s FE but with the colors reversed. The announcement was made by the official Samsung China Weibo account yesterday. However, it wasn’t revealed when the new color variant will be available.

Galaxy A60 Peach Sea Salt

The Galaxy A60 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ punch hole display. It has a Snapdragon 675 processor, 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. On its rear are a fingerprint scanner, a 32MP primary camera, an 8MP super-wide angle camera, and a 5MP depth sensor. The camera inside the punch hole is a 16MP sensor. It doesn’t have a traditional earpiece, so it uses Samsung’s Screen Sound technology.

The rest of the specs includes a 3500mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging, Android Pie with One UI on top, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

 

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Xiaomi crowdfunds the Vifa City Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with 2000mAH battery

Xiaomi has announced a new portable Bluetooth speaker dubbed Vifa City Portable Bluetooth Speaker under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The gadget comes with a crowdfunding price of 699 yuan ($101) and a final retail price of 899 yuan ($130).

The wireless speaker isn’t a cheap product and that is mainly due to the audio technology at play and the brand quality offered by Vifa. The company Vifa is said to be a world-famous Danish audio brand founded in 1933 by Mr. N.C Madsen. The company started the first generation of Vifa electromagnetic unit in the famous city of Videbaek in Denmark, and has since then maintained its position as one of the “world leader in the electro-acoustic field”. The company also provides professional sound system support for more than 500 well-known brands around the world.Vifa City Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

The Vifa City Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker makes use of a coaxial speaker unit. The high-pitched part uses 15mm soft dome high-pitched diaphragm to make the middle and high frequency clear and delicate. While the bass part of the cone setup uses a rubber edge to provide better damping and distortion of the speaker. Despite the small size, the sound output is powerful.Vifa City Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Also, the speaker uses a 65mm bass neodymium iron boron magnetic circuit system which has stronger magnetic energy than other magnetic circuit systems of the same size. The system also comprehensively enhances the overall sound pressure of the speaker unit.

EDITOR’S PICK: Xiaomi pokes fun at notch screen phones in latest promo videos!

Apart from playing music, the speaker also supports hands-free calling as it has a built-in microphone. The microphone reduces noise and echo, and has a high sensitivity, effectively eliminate the noise of the surrounding environment, making it possible to clearly hear the other party’s voice.

The Vifa City Bluetooth speaker is made of high-strength aluminium alloy and weighs only 0.3Kg. The device comes with IPX4 splash-proof and dustproof properties. Providing the power is a big 2000mAh battery which it says can last up t 12 hours at the middle volume level. The speaker is available in Sun Red and Emerald Green and is expected to start shipping on August 1.

 

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Samsung reported to be planning a Galaxy Note10 Tesla Edition

Huawei is to Porsche (Design), OPPO is to Lamborghini, OnePlus is to McLaren, and Samsung is to……..well, Tesla, if the rumors are true. Yes, Samsung is said to be planning a Galaxy Note10 Tesla Edition.

A Chinese blogger shared a post on Weibo almost a week ago that the Korean phone giant will partner with Tesla to release a limited edition Galaxy Note10. The post even includes a render of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Tesla Edition

The phone has a gray brushed metal finish with red accents and a 3D Tesla logo sitting on the back. The S Pen is also mainly red with the upper third in gray.

We haven’t seen this get reported anywhere, so we advise you to take it with a grain of salt. However, it is also possible the info is genuine. Just before the Galaxy S10 launched, it was reported that there would be a red variant of the phone. While the source got the name wrong, Samsung did announce a Cardinal Red variant for the Galaxy S10 series.

It is possible, the source of this Galaxy Note10 Tesla Edition rumor is someone in the supply chain. And just like the Cardinal Red Galaxy S10, it may launch much later after the Galaxy Note10 Unpacked event.

The Galaxy Note10 should launch in August. It will have a Pro variant with quad-rear cameras while the standard version will have triple rear cameras. Both will have a centered punch hole display and be powered by the unannounced Exynos 9825 processor.

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UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ to get new “Smoky Blue” variant in China

Samsung exec discloses that the Galaxy Fold is ready to ship!

You will recall that the  Samsung Galaxy Fold was already scheduled for release in April before a chain of events started happening which eventually led to the postponement of the Fold’s release. The Korean tech giant is yet to officially confirm when the Galaxy Fold will be released but there have been rumours it could drop in July. A Samsung executive has disclosed that the Galaxy Fold is “ready to hit the market.”Samsung Galaxy Fold Display Issue

The vice president of Samsung Display, Kim Seong-cheol disclosed during his speech at The Korean Information Display Society that “Most of the display problems have been ironed out, and the Galaxy Fold is ready to hit the market.” As you know, Samsung Display is responsible for the development and production of the flexible display panels used on the foldable phone. The exec also hinted that he has high expectations for the device and expects it to receive a lot of attention in the market when released.

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Sadly, he didn’t reveal any date for the release but we believe earlier rumours of a July release may just be correct. However, the Galaxy Fold will likely get different release dates for different regions. We expect the company to come out with a clear roadmap soon.

 

UP NEXT: Leaked poster shows Xiaomi and Meitu’s first phone has flip triple cameras

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MIUI camera app confirms 64MP Xiaomi/Redmi camera phone in development

Samsung released a 64MP camera sensor recently and it is expected to show up in devices in the second half of the year. A Galaxy A series smartphone is said to be the first phone to come with the sensor. It has also been reported that Redmi is also working on a phone with the same sensor.  A recent finding in the MIUI camera app further confirms it.

64MP ISOCELL GW1

The discovery was made by XDA-Developer member kackskrz. He found strings that contained “64MP” and “Ultra-Pixel” in the latest MIUI Chinese developer ROM (version 9.6.17). He also found the text “64MP DUAL CAMERA” in one string, confirming the Redmi phone will come with dual rear cameras.

Redmi 64MP sensor

The 64MP sensor is the Samsung 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1. It has a pixel size of 0.8μm and a feature called 4-in-1 Tetracell technology a.k.a pixel binning. What this means is that 64MP shots are actually 16MP; or in the case of a 48MP camera, actually 12MP, With Pixel Binning, low-light images should be better. You should also be able to shoot in 64MP when you switch to the Pro Mode or are in well-illuminated areas.

The unknown Redmi phone is expected to be the first phone in China with a 64M camera. There aren’t any other details regarding the specs of the phone at the moment but more details should surface soon.

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Huawei Nova 5 series confirmed to launch with 40W Super fast charging

Huawei is launching the new Huawei Nova 5 series consisting Nova 5 Pro, Nova 5, and Nova 5i on July 21. Already most of its specifications and other details have leaked via multiple rumours, teasers, and leaks. The company confirmed the Nova 5’s 40W Super fast charging capability in a poster via its official Weibo handle. It can fully charge the Nova 5 within 50-60 minutes.

According to the 3C listing, the Huawei Nova 5 was teased to feature 40W rapid charging. Moreover, it is expected to launch with a 7nm Kirin 810 SoC. It will be featuring an eight-core CPU along with the ARM Cortex-A76 custom large core and a Mali-G52 GPU.

The Huawei Nova 5 is expected to carry a 6.9 inch AMOLED FHD+ display with the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. There will be an under display fingerprint sensor along with a punch hole for a 32-megapixel front camera. A quad rear camera is expected to take place consisting a 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup. There will be an 8 GB RAM and 256 GB Internal Storage edition along with some other storage variants.

The 3C listing also reveals its four different colour options like Green, Black, Orange, and Purple. Some camera samples of the front shooter show its impressive low-light performance. However, on the AnTuTu benchmarks, the device with model number SEA-AL10 scored 315816 points.

The Nova 5i is expected to debut with a Kirin 710F SoC and a 6.4-inch display. It will also host quad camera setup with a 24-megapixel primary + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel sensors. It will be coupled with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage with a 4000 mAh battery.

Up Next: Huawei Nova 5 Pro Master Lu benchmark listing reveals detailed specs

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Vivo to showcase 5G technology at the MWC Shanghai 2019

The world is embracing the new 5G technology. Every smartphone manufacturer is innovating to extend support for the 5G technology across its devices. Samsung, ZTE, LG, and Huawei have already unveiled their respective 5G smartphones – Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, ZTE Axon 10 Pro, LG V50 ThinQ and Huawei Mate 20X 5G. However, China’s homegrown smartphone manufacturer – Vivo is also not behind any other OEM. They have already announced the Vivo APEX 2019 5G smartphone in China.

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The company is now going to exhibit 5G related technologies at the MWC Shanghai 2019. Vivo formally confirmed via Weibo to present the new 5G technologies or products at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2019. However, the company didn’t reveal any details of the upcoming technologies.

According to developments in the past, Vivo is expected to unveil new 5G technologies which would facilitate the 5G deployment. The company has always remained ahead in the road to the development of 5G technology. In December, Vivo showcased the first Vivo NEX 5G prototype at the China Mobile’s exhibition. It is among the Qualcomm’s committed 5G partners for 2019.

Vivo always stood ahead in bringing high-end technologies to their smartphones. They introduced ToF technology to map the objects on the 3D surface accurately. Fast charging and liquid cooling are also significant advancements by the company to step into the 5G world. The Mobile World Congress Shanghai edition is taking place between June 26-28th in China.

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Huawei Nova 5 Pro Master Lu benchmark listing reveals detailed specs

Huawei is expected to launch the Nova 5 Pro on July 21 along with the Nova 5 and Nova 5i. Ahead of the date, details of the device continue to make the rounds. The Master Lu data centre has shared the benchmark performance of the Nova 5 Pro and it contains the major specifications of the device.Huawei Nova 5 Pro

The listing shows the Nova 5 Pro display will feature a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. The device is equipped with a Kirin 980 processor, as well as 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage. On the camera aspect, there is a 32MP selfie camera at the front, while the rear aspect has four cameras with the main one being a 48MP AI sensor. One of the lenses is a TOF lens. The Nova 5 Pro also has an overall score of 334491 points.

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Huawei Nova 5 Pro

The Nova 5 Po is also said to come with support for on-screen fingerprint recognition technology, making it the first Nova series model with such. In addition, the Nova 5 Pro supports 40W fast charge, which will be another first for the phone. Not only will it be the first Nova series model to have 40W charging support but also the first Huawei model outside the P and Mate series with such.

 

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Leaked poster shows Xiaomi and Meitu’s first phone has flip triple cameras

Last year, Xiaomi and Meitu signed a partnership that will see Xiaomi manufacture and sell devices under the Meitu brand both at home and abroad. Xiaomi will also get a global license to use Meitu’s technologies and domain names. A poster has surfaced revealing what might be the first smartphone co-developed by the two companies.

The poster shows a Meitu branded phone with a flip camera similar to that of the ASUS Zenfone 6/ASUS 6z. However, unlike the ASUS, this has a bigger module since it has three rear cameras. Looking at it again, the design seems to be like a cross between the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone 6.

Meitu Xiaomi Little Fairy phone

There are no details regarding the camera specs but we bet one of the cameras is a 48MP sensor. We are also pretty sure the phone will have some really amazing camera features for taking breathtaking selfies. To sum it up, this might just be the new selfie camera king if DxOMark reviews it.

With respect to design, the phone has a pink gradient finish, curved sides, and pink buttons on the right frame. You can already tell who the target market is.

Xiaomi + Meitu Little Fairy

The text on the poster translates to “Meitu” and “Little Fairy”. This is not the first place we have come across the name “Little Fairy”. A Weibo post from earlier today by Xiaomi’s Lin Bin also mentioned the name. In the post, he mentioned the name was formed from the collaboration between Xiaomi and Meitu.

We have no idea when this device will launch but we are pretty excited and we are sure you are too. Nevertheless, we sure will update you when we get more details.

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iQOO Neo official teaser: has triple rear cameras and a waterdrop notch

A few weeks ago, we reported iQOO may launch a less-powerful variant of its gaming phone called the iQOO Youth Edition or iQOO Lite. It turns out we were wrong about the name. iQOO has released a poster revealing its next smartphone is called the iQOO Neo.

While the poster doesn’t expressly confirm that this is indeed a less-powerful variant of the iQOO gaming smartphone, the name pretty much does. If I remember correctly, the last time a manufacturer used the name “Neo” was for a less-powerful variant of the main device. That manufacturer is Samsung and the device is the Galaxy Note3 Neo, a lite version of the Galaxy Note 3.

iQOO Neo

The iQOO Neo has a waterdrop notch like the iQOO gaming smartphone. It also has triple rear cameras arranged vertically but unlike its sibling, its LED flash is also inside the housing for the cameras.

It will come in two color variants – Purple with a gradient design and Samurai Black. Unfortunately, the iQOO Neo doesn’t have an LED strip on its back like the iQOO gaming smartphone.

Previous reports say the phone will come with a Snapdragon 845 processor. It might be a year old already but only a handful of SoCs can outperform it. The phone is also said to have a 4000mAh battery, 6GB of RAM and 128Gb of storage.

The iQOO Neo is believed to be the same device as the Vivo V1914A which was benchmarked in May. It runs Android 9, has 6GB of RAM and is powered by the Snapdragon 845. The same device was also certified by China’s 3C agency and the certificate revealed it has support for 22.5W fast charging. This is the same charging speed as the base model of the iQOO gaming smartphone. The other variants support 44W. Since the iQOO Neo is a lite version, it makes sense that it only supports 22.5W fast charging.

iQOO didn’t mention a release date for the phone but we expect it should be very close.

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ASUS 6z launched in India; Pricing starts at Rs. 31,999

Through a dedicated launch event in India, ASUS has unveiled the ASUS ZenFone 6z smartphone. It is a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset. However, the USP of the phone is that it comes with a unique flip-up camera system that doubles up a selfie snapper. The smartphone has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 31,999 in India.

ASUS 6z Price in India

The ASUS 6z has arrived in India in three versions such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 31,999, Rs. 34,999 and Rs. 39,999. The smartphone comes in two color options such as Midnight Black and Twilight Silver. The ASUS 6z will go on sale for the first time on June 26 exclusively through Flipkart.

ASUS 6z

 

ASUS 6z Specifications

The ASUS 6z features an IPS LCD display of 6.4 inches. The notch-less screen carries support for full HD+ resolution. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 6. The Android 9.0 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device along with ZenUI 6. It comes with a microSD card slot for additional storage apart from its internal storage of up to 256 GB.

The Snapdragon 855 chipset powers the ASUS 6z with up to 8 GB of RAM. There is no selfie camera on the device. The rear side of the phone is fitted with dual-LED flash enabled 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel motorized flip-up camera module. The 5,000mAh battery of the ASUS 6z is coupled with 18W fast charging. The smartphone also supports for 10W reverse charging.

The ASUS 6z features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The connectivity features of the phone include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. A customized smart key is available on the device for accessing the Google Assistant.

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Pocophone F1 gets May security patch; confirmed to get Android Q update

A couple of months ago, in April, Xiaomi released the MIUI 10.3.4.0 update for the Pocophone F1 (aka Poco F1) which added the Widevine L1 support as well as Game Turbo mode on the device.

Now, the company has started releasing yet another update for the smartphone — MIUI 10.3.5.0, which brings the May 2019 security patch to the device along with a few other features. This new update weighs around 390MB in size and is being rolled out in phases.

Pocophone F1 May 2019 Security Patch

It also comes with support for a customizable lock screen clock which can be accessed by heading over to the Settings > Lock screen & password > Advanced settings menu. However, it’s noteworthy that this clock won’t work with third-party themes.

The changelog for the update also mentions a few fixes, including optimizing sorting principles for Wi-Fi networks and fix for the issue of dual apps disappearing after reboot. The new MIUI 10.3.5.0 update for the Poco F1 is based on Android 9 Pie.

Alvin Tse, who is the Global Head of Pocophone, has confirmed that the Pocophone F1 will be getting the new Android Q update as well. However, he has not revealed any more details or any timeline for the update rollout.

Meanwhile, fans are eagerly waiting for the Pocophone F2 or Poco F2 but the company has not confirmed anytime related to the successor of the Poco F1. The launch of Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro has created confusion about the positioning of the Poco smartphones as well as the brand’s future.

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