OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7 Pro a few days ago with high-end specifications. The flagship device is now receiving its first update carrying features like DC Dimming, April Security patch and other last minute optimizations. The OxygenOS 9.5.2 firmware is now rolling out to all the OnePlus 7 Pro units across the globe. OnePlus 7 Pro receiving the first update with DC Dimming and other optimizations
OnePlus 7 Pro update will optimize the device’s Fluid AMOLED with DC Dimming technology. It saves eyes from unnecessary strain when using it in low-brightness. The technique adjusts the DC current to dim the display. Users can access the feature by heading to Settings > Utilities > OnePlus Laboratory.
The update even enriches the experience with 90Hz refresh rate AMOLED display. The gamers can now enjoy the new Fnatic mode with enhanced gaming experience. It limits the background data usage so that the user can fully enjoy maximum bandwidth. Haptic feedback also improves the gaming experience with more control over vibrations. It can be turned on by going to Settings > Utilities > Gaming mode. The update brings improvements to the camera.
Digital Wellbeing also features various new improvements with additional features such as Wind Down and Grayscale. The update includes the April Security patch for improved security enhancements. Changes such as smooth scrolling and general bug fixes are also part of the update, enhancing the overall device performance.
Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro flagship phones will be made official on May 21 through an unveil event in London. These phones will be also announced in China on May 31. A tipster who is known for leaking information on upcoming Huawei / Honor phones has shared the rumored pricing of the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones.
Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro Pricing Leak (Rumored)
According to the tipster, the Honor 20 will be arriving in three models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are rumored to be respectively priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$390), 2,999 Yuan (~$423) and 3,499 Yuan (~$506).
The Honor 20 Pro will be coming with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at 3,699 Yuan (~$535) and 4,199 Yuan (~$607). The Honor 20 Pro MOSCHINO is also expected to go official in China. The leak reveals that it will be packed with an inbuilt storage of 512 GB. However, there is no information on the amount of RAM it will be arriving with.
Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro Specifications (Rumored)
Earlier this week, WinFuture.de had shared the entire specifications of the Honor 20 smartphone along with its images. It had revealed that the Honor 20 will be arriving with a 6.26-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole at its top-left corner to house a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The Kirin 980 SoC will be fueling the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. It may come with a native storage of 128 GB.
The smartphone will include a 3,750mAh battery that may arrive with support for SuperCharge fast charging technology. The Magic UI 2.1 flavored Android 9 Pie OS will be available preinstalled on the device. The rear shell of the phone may feature a quad camera setup with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The Honor 20 could be featuring a power button embedded fingerprint sensor. It may come with Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black color variants.
The Honor 20 Pro could be equipped with a 6.5-inch OLED display with in-screen fingerprint sensor, 32-megapixel selfie shooter, an advanced quad camera system, Kirin 980 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, native storage of up to 256 GB, around 4,000mAh battery with rapid charging technology.
In a world in which flagship phones become every day costlier, the number of people searching for flagship-killers is increasing every day more. Nowadays, you can get the same flagship-like performances as the most expensive handsets by spending less than half of their listing prices, but only if you know what to buy. The newly-announced Asus Zenfone 6, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro are currently among the most impressive flagship phones sold at an affordable price, and this is the perfect comparison for people who want the highest performance with the smallest (and smartest) expense.
Asus Zenfone 6 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro
Asus Zenfone 6
Xiaomi Mi 9
Lenovo Z6 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.1 x 75.4 x 9.2 mm, 190 g
157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm, 173 g
157.5 x 74.6 x 8.7 mm, 185 g
DISPLAY
6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 48 + 16 + 12 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.2
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 48 + 16 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 and f/1.8
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4.0
3300 mAh, fast charging with Quick Charge 4+, wireless charging
4000 mAh, fast charging 27W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot, rotating cameras
Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Design
Asus Zenfone 6 deserves an award just for its incredibly innovative form factor. Its display is almost completely bezel-less and it does not have a notch, thanks to the presence of a rotating camera setup on its rear side. It even comes with an astonishing build quality thanks to the glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 6, its aluminum 6000 series frame and its rotating camera tested with up to 100,000 flips, that is equivalent to 28 selfies a day for five years. On the other hand, it is still worth noting that Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro come with very elegant and premium aesthetics. Between Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro, the former has a better build quality as it is made with stronger materials.
Display
Asus Zenfone 6 is equipped with a panel which shows very realistic colors as it has a 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage and the HDR10 technology. But it is just an IPS panel, so you do not get the same deep blacks and vivid colors you can get with the Xiaomi Mi 9 or the Lenovo Z6 Pro. I personally prefer these two handsets because of their AMOLED panels but also because they have an in-display fingerprint reader which is much more comfortable than the traditional rear scanner found on the Zenfone 6.
Hardware/Software
Given that all of these devices are powered by the amazing Snapdragon 855 chipset which is currently the best SoC by Qualcomm, in each case you get incredibly fast performances in every scenario. But there is still a winner in terms of hardware: the Lenovo Z6 Pro. In its most advanced variant, it boasts 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage, that is the most powerful memory configuration ever found on an affordable flagship phone. All these three phones are based on Android 9 Pie but only Mi 9 and Z6 Pro have a custom user interface installed. Both the Asus Zenfone 6 and the Lenovo Z6 Pro feature a micro SD slot which allows expanding the internal storage, while Xiaomi Mi 9 does not.
Camera
The most complete and versatile rear camera department belongs to the Xiaomi Mi 9. It has a total of three sensors with a main 48 MP lens, an ultrawide secondary sensor and a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. Unlike its rivals, it can record super slow motion videos at 960 fps with a 1080p resolution, and it boasts very accurate laser autofocus. Asus Zenfone 6 does not have a front camera, but you can use the main cameras as selfie cameras thanks to the rotating mechanism. The most convincing front camera belongs to the Lenovo Z6 Pro with a 32 MP resolution.
Battery
Asus is basing most of its marketing efforts for the Zenfone 6 on the rotating cameras and the huge battery. With a high 5000 mAh, there is no affordable flagship which can beat the Zenfone 6 when it comes to battery life. And with its reverse charging technology, it can even double as a power bank. The second place goes to the Lenovo Z6 Pro with its 4000 mAh battery which is still able to last two days with moderate use, despite it can not reach three days unlike the Zenfone 6. Xiaomi Mi 9 has the smallest battery and it is just an average unit, but it is the only to feature a wireless charging technology. And we are talking about fast wireless charging with a power of 20W: Asus Zenfone 6 and Lenovo Z6 Pro can only be charged via cable with a max power of 18W!
Price
The Lenovo Z6 Pro was launched in China with a starting price of just €400/$445 for the base 6/128 GB variant, Xiaomi Mi 9 starts from €450/$500 globally in the 6/64 GB version, and Asus Zenfone 6 starts from €500/$560 in the 6/128 GB configuration. Overall, Asus Zenfone 6 is making a big difference with its bigger battery, stereo speakers, reverse wireless charging and very innovative design, despite it lacks an AMOLED display and a UD fingerprint scanner.
Vivo has today launched a new smartphone that goes by the name Vivo Y3. The Y3 is a mid-range model but is crammed with top-of-the-pack hardware and sleek design. Perhaps, the most spectacular is the triple AI camera that adorns the back. The device also packs a mammoth 5000mAh battery onboard. Despite the rich specs lineup, the device comes with a 1498 yuan (~$216) price tag.
In terms of the design, the Vivo Y3 utilises a water drop notch which has room for the selfie camera only. The device features a 6.35-inch screen with narrow bezels on all sides, giving it a screen ratio of 89%. At the rear aspect, the Y3 uses a new nano-scale coating process, available in three different colour variants; peacock blue, peach pink and ink blue.
On the camera, the mid-range device is equipped with a 16MP HD front camera. As stated, there are three AI cameras at the rear comprised of a 13MP main camera. The second sensor is a 120 ° wide angle, while the third is a depth of field camera. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor on the device. Apart from this biometric feature, the Y3 also has Face Unlock.
The Y3 crams a MediaTek MT6765 processor clocked at 2.3GHz under its hood. The processor is paired with 4GB of RAM while there is 128GB of storage onboard which can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card.
Despite packing a big 5000mAh battery, the Y3 equally comes with 9V/2A flash charging and support OTG reverse charging. It is worth mentioning that the Vivo Y3 has a built-in game box, the Game Cube, which provides a lot of immersive game experience, such as the built-in e-sport mode 2.0. For the convenience of the elderly, it can not only switch to easy mode but also built the Jovi voice assistant.
After bringing the OPPO A9 last month in China, the company today unveiled OPPO A9X with few advancements. The latest mid-range smartphone carries a 48MP rear camera instead of the 16MP unit on the OPPO A9. Furthermore, OPPO A9X features VOOC 3.0 fast charging instead of traditional charging. There are more differences between both devices.
The OPPO A9x looks identical twin to its predecessor with a 3D gradient back. It carries the same 6.53-inch Full HD+ display with the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and features a dewdrop notch. MediaTek Helio P70 12nm octa-core processor sits inside carrying Mail G72 GPU. It runs on Android 9 Pie based ColorOS 6.0 with features like Game Boost 2.0 to enhance gaming performance.
For optics, OPPO upgraded the dual camera module with a 48-megapixel f/1.7 primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary camera. On the front, there’s a 16MP f/2.0 camera for beautiful selfies and video calls. As like its predecessor, OPPO carries a rear fingerprint sensor. There’s a 3.5 mm jack and FM radio. In connectivity, the device supports Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS/GLONASS.
The battery capacity remains the same with added support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.
OPPO A9x is available in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage version for the price of 1999 Yuan (~$289). It can be bought in two color options of Meteorite black and Ice Jade white. However, the OPPO A9 is available in Mica green, Ice Jade White, and Fluorite purple color version. It will go on sale from May 21.
Vivo is also joining the league of smartphone makers who have launched phones with the punch-hole display. According to a new leak from a Weibo user, Vivo Z5X will be the company’s first smartphone to host punch-hole display. As revealed earlier, it will be backed by a massive 5000 mAh battery. To refresh its Z-series, Vivo is introducing a batch of new smartphones starting with Vivo Z5x.
The new leak confirms the smartphone’s recent battery test, which revealed the B-G7 battery model number and 4880mAh/8.78Wh rated battery capacity. There’s no more information available concerning its design or specifications.
However, the smartphone is expected to feature Snapdragon 675 or 670, as Vivo used Snapdragon 660 on Vivo Z3x launched last month. Moving along its predecessor’s path, the Z5X is believed to follow an aggressive pricing strategy. It will run on Android Pie atop Funtouch OS 9.
Additionally, Vivo Z3X was recently launched in China for 1198 Yuan (~$173). It features a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. Vivo Z3X embeds a dual-camera module with 13-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. Whereas, a 16-megapixel shooter is available on the front for selfies.
Many mid-range smartphones are launching soon with several new features. Xiaomi is also unveiling the Redmi Note 7S on May 20 with an improved camera. A small soft launch event is scheduled to air on the company’s website. Manu Kumar Jain, Global VP and MD of Xiaomi India yesterday confirmed the presence of a new 48MP primary rear camera on upcoming Redmi Note 7S. Just ahead of the launch, Xiaomi published camera samples taken from Redmi 7S teasing its stunning camera capabilities. The watermark on photos is also confirming dual camera sensors on the device.
Multiple images showcase different aspects of the Redmi Note 7S camera. The clarity and saturation among the images look superb. The images are carrying lots of details which are improving the overall quality. The Redmi Note 7S camera has managed to pull every possible detail in the daylight. However, it beautifully captured colors during low-light conditions. The clarity is visible without much noise (graininess) in the photo taken under a normal street light.
As like of the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro, we expect Night Mode to debut on the Redmi Note 7S also. Redmi has confirmed the presence of a 48MP camera, but the detail of a secondary camera is still under clouds. According to reports, there might be a 2 MP secondary camera, and a 13 MP selfie shooter on the front.
The specifications are expected to resemble the other two Redmi Note 7 series smartphones. It will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with Adreno 512 GPU, a 6.3-inch full HD+ display with a drop notch and a 4000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0. It will be coming in 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB internal storage models.
Vivo has recently launched the Vivo Y17 smartphone in India. Recent reports have revealed that the Vivo Y15 is an upcoming Y-series from the company. Fresh information that has surfaced today reveals that the Chinese firm will be also announcing another Y-family phone called Vivo Y12 in the near future. It is expected to arrive in India with a price tag of Rs. 12,000 (~$170).
Vivo Y12 and Y15 Launch Nearing
According to 91mobiles, the Vivo Y12 phone may go official with the Vivo Y15 phone later this month. The Y15 is expected to carry a price tag of Rs. 14,990 (~$213). The Y12 will be a cheaper device with Rs. 12,000 (~$170) price tag. At present, there is no information on the specifications of the Vivo Y12 phone.
Like the Vivo Y17 smartphone, the Vivo Y15 is expected to arrive with a triple camera setup on its rear. This means that the Vivo Y15 will be one of the few phones under Rs. 15,000 (~$214) in India to arrive with triple rear cameras. The upcoming Vivo Y12 and Y15 are expected to be made available for purchase through offline channels.
Vivo Y91 New Version
In January, Vivo India had launched the Vivo Y91 smartphone with Helio P22 SoC and 2 GB of RAM. It had arrived with a price tag of Rs. 10,990 (~$157). With subsequent discounts, its price was reduced to Rs. 8,990 (~$128). The Chinese firm has recently launched a new version of Vivo 91. It comes with Snapdragon 439 SoC that is coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It carries a price tag of Rs. 9,990 (~$142).
The Vivo Y91 comes with a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display panel. The waterdrop-style notched screen offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The rear shell of the phone features a dual camera setup with f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel primary sensor and a secondary depth sensor of 2-megapixel. For capturing selfie snaps, the Vivo Y91 features an 8-megapixel front camera. The handset houses a 4,030mAh battery. The rear shell of the phone features a fingerprint reader.
Meizu launched the Meizu 16X smartphone in the Chinese market last year and now the company is gearing up to launch the Meizu 16Xs. The phone has already passed through TENAA, which reveals its design and some key specifications.
From the images, it appears that the phone will come with a triple camera setup on the back panel. This makes it the first smartphone from Meizu to feature three rear-facing camera sensors.
The back camera sensors are placed vertically in the top-left corner and are accompanied by an LED flash. The power button and the volume rocker keys rest on the right edge of the smartphone.
As per the report, the device will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor, which is a minor upgrade given that its predecessor is powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset. It will pack 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Along with the usual set of connectivity options, the smartphone will also support NFC and will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. As for the pricing, the phone will reportedly cost around 2,000 yuan, which roughly converts to $289.
The Meizu 16X features Snapdragon 710 processor clocked up to 2.2GHz with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and Adreno 616 GPU. It comes with a 6-inch AMOLED display featuring 90.62% screen to body ratio.
As for the camera, the phone comes with a powerful 20MP camera on the front side while the rear camera setup includes a 12MP IMX380 + 20MP IMX350 dual cameras with 1.55um large pixels, HDR, OIS and AI.
It is powered by a 3,100mAh, which should be enough to last an entire day with normal usage. The pricing of the Meizu 16X for the base model with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage starts at 2098 Yuan (approximately $306).
In recent years, more and more people focus on exercise and health, and most of the young people would like to record their outdoor activities by motion cameras.
Although there are more and more motion camera at the market, GoPro is at a dominant position which is like drones for DJI.
Last year, DJI launched OSMO Pocket 3-Axis Stabilized Handheld camera, which even made us think it was a competitor for GoPro Hero7. The advantages of DJI OSMO Pocket camera is the small size of the 3-axis stabilizers, while the advantages of GoPro Hero7 is the accumulation of motion cameras. But now, DJI OSMO ACTION motion camera has been launched, and it will be the strong rival for GoPro.
Design:
The size of OSMO Action is small, which looks like a automobile data recorder. The motion camera design is very delicate which should catch people’s eyes, and it can be operated by one hand.
Although the size of OSMO Action camera is small, the internal part is made of magnesium alloy frame, and the external part is made of PC plastic and soft rubber package which is processed specially, which makes sure the camera has sturdy design and good holding.
The most attractive point is the dual screen design, which has a 2.25-inch rear touching home screen having the resolution of 640 x 360 pixels. The monitor surface is covered with AF coating for oil drainage and antifouling, and some common operations are mainly completed through this home screen.
There is a 1.4-inch screen having the pixel density of 300ppi, which is used for showing the real-time shooting picture, recordable time of SD card, battery level and other information.
The brightness of the two screens is up to 750cd/m2, which can be seen clearly. Also, the OSMO Action has a built-in heat conduction system, which directs the heat generated by front screen and battery to the lens metal shield and metal heat sink placed on the front of the camera, that is to ensure the heat level of the camera is at a reasonable level.
Although the OSMO Action comes with dual screens, the buttons are fully equipped.
There are a power button and a capture button on the top side, and a switch button is on the left side which is to switch the front screen to rear screen and common modes operation.
It may be because the thick rubber on the surface, it is significantly heavier when pressed.
Performance:
The most attractive point is the dual screen viewfinder feature. Though the GoPro Hero 7 has a screen on both sides, the front screen is a monochrome LCD screen that can only display some information about the phone’s current operation, which is not a viewfinder. Therefore, GoPro Hero 7 just to be a single motion camera, which is not quite suitable to take vlogs.
GoPro Hero 7 is a small size motion camera, and you often use it with a selfie stick. After taking a selfie video for about 10 minutes, you realize the video didn’t get you, which will be annoyed. However, through the front screen of OSMO Action, you can know where your position is.
In addition, due to the small size of the OSMO Action, the front screen can act as an auxiliary viewfinder with a variety of accessories. The lens also supports the replacement of the filter.
It’s easy to switch between the front and rear screens, double-clicking the home screen with two fingers or pressing the buttons on the side.
Overall, the dual screen of OSMO Action is suitable for Vlogger. In addition, the port of OSMO Action is compatible for most of accessories of motion camera at the market.
OSMO Action runs DJI’s Action OS for scenes used in motion cameras. The operation is simple, which can operate it by sliding the screen. In addition to the regular screen touching operation, OSMO Action can also use the physical buttons with dual screens to switch the camera modes. When the camera is completely closed, users can also click the shooting button in accordance with the preset shooting mode to snap shot.
What’s more, OSMO Action can be controlled by voice. Simply speak a specific command for the motion camera, and the camera will automatically complete the command. OSMO Action currently supports five voice commands like filming, capturing photos, and powering down the device effortless.
Camera capability is an important indicator of a motion camera. Let’s check out how the OSMO Action camera performs.
OSMO Action comes with a 12MP wide-angle lens with f/2.8 and FOV of 145 degrees, and has a built-in 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. It is easy to shoot a video that simulates first person vision wearing on the head or chest.
According to the sample, OSMO Action films have good saturation and contrast in daytime, which can restore the color.
The image quality is also good at night and in low light, but there is serious noise.
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In the video part, the OSMO Action supports up to 4K 60fps of 10Mbps video.
Anti-shake performance has always been a key factor for motion cameras, so we test the anti-shake performance in the video part.
GoPro 7 adopts HyperSmooth anti-shake technology, which is to achieve electronic anti-shake by movement compensation. While the OSMO Action adopts RockSteady stabilization technology, which comes with the latest stabilization algorithm researched by DJI. The shaking in all directions can be automatically identified and effectively eliminated. This technology can make sure that the camera’s normal steering motion can be preserved at the maximum while eliminating shaking.
In order to test the stability of the OSMO Action, I held the OSMO Action to shoot videos while ran and took the stairs. The video quality is well and smooth.
As a special note, I test the OSMO Action camera in handheld mode. This is the advantage of RockSteady stabilization technology, which can greatly reduce the picture dithering caused by camera shaking without the need of accessories.
Many motion scenes are shot by a motion camera placing on a stabilizer. However, in addition to losing the advantages of compact and light of motion camera, it also lose the ability to shoot certain scenes because the stabilizers themselves cannot be as waterproof and dustproof as motion cameras.
OSMO Action has other features in video mode, which supports 8x slow motion, timelapse and timed shooting mode.
In the default single shot mode, user can adjust the photo’s exposure, sensitivity, shutter speed and other common operations. It also supports 120s custom exposure settings and store RAW files.
What’s more, OSMO Action can connect to phone’s Mimo app by WiFi, and upload some of the videos to edit.
Battery:
OSMO Action is fueled by 1300mAh battery which is charged by Type-C port and charging time is about 88 minutes. A fully charged battery can support video recording at regular video mode for up to 40 minutes.
Conclusion:
OSMO Action as the first motion camera of DJI has good performance. Of course, it also has some disadvantages, such like the 12MP camera, which has serious noises in night shot.
Compared with GoPro’s emphasis on extreme sports, OSMO Action focuses more on life and is more suitable for novice users.
In price, the GoPro Hero 7 is priced at $399.99, and the OSMO Action is priced at $349. There is no essential difference in shooting quality, but the OSMO Action has dual viewfinders.
Overall, the powerful rival of GoPro Hero 7 shows up.
A new Redmi phone with model number M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE has been certified by China’s TENAA telecom authority. The specifications of the smartphone have not appeared on TENAA yet. Only the images of the phone have appeared on the database of the Chinese agency. Through the images it can be concluded that the M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE Redmi phone is an entry-level smartphone. Probably, it could be the Redmi 7A entry-level phone.
The Redmi M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE smartphone seems to be featuring an 18:9 aspect ratio display with thick bezels around it. The upper bezel houses a front-facing camera and an earpiece. The “Redmi” branding can be seen on the bottom bezel of the phone.
The rear side of the Redmi M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE smartphone seems to be made out of plastic. There is no fingerprint scanner on its rear. It appears that the phone may only have the face unlock feature for user authentication.
A single camera along with its LED flash and “AI Camera” text is placed at the top-left corner of the back panel. The “Redmi” brand name as well as “Designed by Xiaomi” are etched towards the bottom of its rear shell. The left side of the Redmi phone has a SIM tray while its right edge is flanked with a volume rocker and a power button. The design of the phone clearly suggests that it will be a low-priced Redmi phone.
In 2018, Redmi 6A was unveiled as the company’s cheapest phone. The Redmi M1903C3EC / M1903C3EE could be the successor of the Redmi 6A phone. The specifications of the alleged Redmi 7A may soon appear on TENAA in the coming days.
The Redmi 6A comes with a 5.45-inch HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display. It is fueled by Helio A22 chipset and up to 3 GB of RAM. It is powered by 3,000mAh battery. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a front-facing snapper of 5-megapixel. The Redmi 7A could be arriving with a larger display, a better chipset and a larger battery.
The M1903F11C is the other phone from the company that has appeared on the database of TENAA. Unfortunately, nothing is known about it since its TENAA listing is yet to be updated with specifications and images.
Oppo is currently gearing up to launch the Oppo K3 smartphone in China, which seems to be the successor of the Oppo K1. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch on 23rd May, the company has shared a new poster of the device, which reveals its specifications.
The image confirms that the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor. The image also shows a render of the smartphone, confirming that it features a pop-up front-facing snapper.
On the back side, the smartphone features dual camera sensors, placed vertically in the top-center position. There’s no fingerprint sensor visible, which confirms that the phone will indeed come with support for an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The phone was also was recently spotted on China Unicom’s product library detailing most of the specifications. The phone, which carries model number PCGM00, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Oppo K1 features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. There’s also a dual rear camera module comprising of a 16 MP + 2 MP sensors and a 16 MP pop-up selfie camera on the front side for taking selfies and video calling.
As per the reports, the Oppo K3 will come in three color options — Nebula Purple, White, and Black. The phone will come with a USB-C type interface and could be powered by a 3,700mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.
From the leaks specifications of the phone, the Oppo K3 seems very similar to the recently launched Realme X smartphone. Going by this, the phone could come in three variants — 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB.
As for the pricing, the Oppo K3 should be a bit more expensive than the Realme X. For the uninitiated, Realme started off as a sub-brand of Oppo but later split from the parent company to work independently. However, Realme is still backed by Oppo.
Samsung’s ambitious and futuristic smartphone — Samsung Galaxy Fold, the company’s first foldable smartphone, was finally unveiled a couple of months ago after being in development for years.
However, just days before the phone’s launch, the company postponed the sales of the Galaxy Fold smartphone based on the feedback received from the early users of the device regarding issues with the display.
At that time, the company simply said that the new launch of the Galaxy Fold smartphone will soon be announced it thoroughly checks the device. While the company said that it’ll fix the issues, it didn’t reveal how it plans to do so.
A new report from Yonhap News claims that the company is planning to tuck the protective display layer into the body. This will help prevent users from removing it, which some users did as they considered it to be a screen protector. It further adds that Samsung will also block the gaps at the top and bottom of the hinge to prevent debris from damaging the foldable display of the phone.
The company is reportedly testing the smartphone on Korean networks. The report also adds that Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Fold in June but it’s not yet confirmed and the company could change the launch timeline.
As for the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone presents a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display with a 1536 x 2152 resolution. In this mode, you can use three apps at the same time which Samsung calls Three-app Multitasking.
When folded into phone mode, it offers a 4.6-inch 840 x 1960 display. It comes with a feature called App Continuity which automatically adjust an app when you switch screens. It is powered by a 7nm processor paired with 12GB of RAM.
The phone comes with a camera module that’s made up of a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and another 12MP wide-angle camera. On the front side, it comes with a 10MP sensor. It runs the latest Samsung One UI with Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The phone packs a 4,380mAh battery which is split into two units.
Huawei’s chipmaking arm HiSilicon is reportedly planning to go aggressive for the development of 5G mobile chipsets with an integrated modem. It is also planning to make 5G mmWave solutions for smartphones after releasing a new chipset later this year.
As per the reports, Huawei will be releasing its next chipset called the Kirin 985 in the second half of this year. The chipset will support Huawei’s high-end 4G smartphones, and can also come with add-on Balong 5G modem chips to support 5G sub 6GHz smartphones.
The same chipset could be used to power the company’s next flagship smartphone — the Huawei Mate 30 series, which is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of this year. The Kirin 985 chipset will be manufactured by TSMC on its 7nm+ node and packaged by ASE Technology Holding and its affiliated Siliconware Precision with FC-PoP technology.
Reports indicate that the company’s new mobile SoC will undergo trial production in the second quarter and based on that, it will go into mass production in the third quarter. Following the footsteps of Qualcomm, the leading company in the mobile chipsets market, Huawei is also going aggressive for the 5G.
It is planning to roll out 5G SoCs integrated with modem chips between late 2019 and early 2020, which are expected to become the mainstream AP solutions for smartphones in the 5G era. The company also plans to tap into the segment of mmWave 5G smartphone AP in early 2020.
To support the transition from 4G to 5G, chipmakers are also rolling out multiple mobile AP versions that can be installed with add-on 4G and 5G modem chips, before launching the chipsets integrating 5G modem chips and mmWave 5G SoCs in 2020.
With such rapid pace development, Qualcomm and Huawei are eyeing to be among the top two suppliers of 5G SoC. On the other hand, Taiwan-based MediaTek is set to release a sub 6GHz 5G chip by the end of this year while Apple is not expected to join the 5G market until 2020.
Huawei had first announced the Mate 20 X 5G model back in February. The phone made it to Switzerland a couple of weeks ago. It was the first country in the EU to get this Huawei flagship. Now, the company has launched the Mate 20 X 5G in the UK as well, and sales begin in June.
The 5G phone will support all the major networks in the UK like EE, O2, Three, and Vodaphone. The Mate 20 X 5G is very similar to its 4G edition, with the only major difference being the battery capacity. The new model features a 4200mAh battery as opposed to the 4G model’s 5000mAh battery. But the charging tech gets upgraded to 40W (instead of 22.5W on the 4G model!). The battery size reduction is probably due to space constraints caused by the addition of the Balong 5000 5G modem inside. Rest of the specifications remain the same as the regular Mate 20 X (you can find its full specs here!).
Interestingly, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is going to be a lot more expensive than in Switzerland. In the UK, the phone will start at £999 ($1278), which is way more than its price tag of CHF 997 ($987) in Switzerland.
Even with a battery reduction, the Mate 20 X 5G is a beast in terms of specs. With the Kirin 980 powering the device, the phone can handle everything thrown at it with ease. In the camera department, the phone does well all thanks to its 40MP f/1.8 triple camera setup. But the best feature of the phone is its beautiful 7.2-inch display supporting M-Pen stylus with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity.
We have reviewed the Mate 20 X 4G model and we loved it! You can check out our review from below.
More and more smartphone manufacturers are now adopting the full-screen display design and in order to achieve the same, the concept of a pop-up front-facing camera, punch-hole design as well as flip mechanism have come up.
Recently, OnePlus launched its all-new flagship lineup — OnePlus 7 (specs here!) and OnePlus 7 Pro. The Pro model of the device features a pop-up selfie camera mechanism. Unlike Samsung’s flagship smartphones, the phone doesn’t come with a punch-hole design.
Now, Pete Lau, co-founder and CEO of OnePlus has explained why the company didn’t opt for the punch-hole design for the front-facing camera sensor. He explains that the major issue was the size of the hole in the display. He also said that if the hole can be made smaller, the company would consider the cut-out display. Huang Zhang, founder, chairman, and CEO of Meizu Group also shares similar views.
The OnePlus 7 Pro (full specs here) comes with 6.67-inch Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED curved display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It also comes with a third generation in-display fingerprint scanner that is faster and unlocks in 0.21 seconds.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset and comes with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. For storage, the company is using UFS 3.0 technology which is said to be 79% faster than UFS 2.1 technology.
The OnePlus 7 Pro comes with a 48MP f/1.6 Sony IMX586 camera has OIS and EIS, which is paired with an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom and its own OIS and a 16MP 117° ultra-wide angle camera. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a pop-up front-facing mechanism featuring a 16MP snapper.
Other features on the device include Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos sound, Bluetooth 5.0, and support for aptX and aptXHD, LDAC, and AAC. There is NFC, dual-frequency GPS, dual-band Wi-Fi, dual SIM support, and a USB Type-C port.
It runs Oxygen OS 9.5 based on Android 9 Pie operating system that comes with features like Game Mode, Fnatic Mode for a world-class gaming experience, and Zen Mode to take a break from the phone. The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a 4,000mAh battery and comes with support for 30W Warp Charge fast charging technology.
Xiaomi has revealed more details about this hidden 20W wireless charging table. It can technically be a DIY (Do It Yourself) thing, with Xiaomi showing us how it’s made. The IKEA table costs 119 Yuan ($17) while the 20W wireless charging module is priced at 99 Yuan ($15). So, you can make your own 20W Wireless Charging table for around $32 in China.
Well, considering how the entire table doesn’t support wireless charging, it’s definitely less impressive than what we originally thought! Still, that hidden design isn’t bad, especially when you can charge at 20W. Don’t forget where it’s placed though, as your phone would have to be exactly on top of the wireless charger to get some juice.
You can see how it’s done below.
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could place your smartphone on the table and it would start charging automatically? No need for any wires or any switches. That’s the dream, right? Well, Xiaomi and IKEA are making it happen. Both brands have come together to make a new table that can wirelessly charge your smartphone quickly at 20W.
You must have seen dedicated wireless charging spots on coffee shops and stores, but here, the entire table is said to support wireless charging. Not to mention, it would be charging pretty quickly, all thanks to Xiaomi’s 20W wireless charging technology. This is definitely the future of charging and not just for smartphones. I personally wouldn’t be surprised to see it in coffee shops, airports, and other public areas in the near future.
Xiaomi has not yet given out any details for this particular partnership (so no word on its pricing either), except for a video which you can watch from here.
The tablet market never really attained its full potentials before the arrival of phablet-sized phones stifled its growth. Despite the sharp decline in popularity, Amazon has continued to refresh its affordable Fire tablet brand lineup. The company has launched a refreshed Amazon Fire 7 with an outrageously cheap price tag and a Fire 7 Kids Edition which is basically the same except for a protective pouch with a kickstand.
The new Amazon Fire 7 has the same physical appearance with earlier models. The tablet features a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels and 171ppi. It comes with 16GB storage which is double that of the earlier version. There is also a 32GB storage variant with a slightly higher price tag. Both storage versions are expandable up to 512GB. The tablet is powered by an unnamed 1.3GHz processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The tablet comes in three new color variants, Plum Red, Sage Green and Twilight Blue.
In addition, the tablet features a 2MP camera at the front and rear aspects but now with HD resolution (720p) which is higher than the 480p camera in the previous generation. The battery seems to have reduced capacity, though, as Amazon rates the battery at seven hours which is 60 minutes less than the previous version. Both the Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids edition support hands-free Alexa alongside all the usual Amazon Prime services built in.
As stated, the Fire 7 Kids Edition has the same upgrades found on the standard Fire 7 but it comes with a rugged kid-proof case with an adjustable kickstand. The tablet comes in black colour only but the case is available in Pink, Blue and Purple. The Kids edition is also available only in 16GB storage which can be bumped up to 512GB via microSD. Amazon offers a two-year worry-free guarantee promising to replace the tablet if it gets damaged in any way. The kids’ tablet also comes with one-year FreeTime Unlimited with access to over 20,000 apps, games, videos and educational content.
As for their prices, the standard Fire 7 is priced at $49.99 for the 16GB storage variant and $69.99 for the 32GB storage variant. While the Kids Edition comes in at $99.99. Both versions are presently on pre-order at Amazon with cool freebies on offer for those who make pre-orders. Official sale is expected to commence on June 6.
Sony‘s recent Xperia 1 flagship model represents the change from the traditional design style that the Japanese company is well known for a bigger, bezel-less 21:9 cinematic display design. This is in its bid to appeal to more fans and rake in some more revenue from the mobile division. Sony had always stuck with a design having wide bezels at the top and bottom edges of the display on the Xperia series. While that has started changing, the company surprised us with the release of a compact phone with the good old bezels. The new model dubbed Sony Xperia Ace has been launched in Japan exclusively to local telecom carrier Docomo.
Sony never released the much-anticipated Xperia XZ4 Compact but this could be the design we never saw. The new device features a 5-inch LCD screen with FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset. The processor is backed by 4GB of RAM while there is 64GB of storage which can be expanded using a microSD card.
On the camera department, the Xperia Ace features an 8MP selfie shooter while at the back, there is a single 12MP shooter as well as an LED flash. The Ace packs a side fingerprint design with the button doubling as the power button. The right-hand side also has the volume rockers just above the fingerprint sensor/power button. For electricity, the device packs a disappointing 2700mAh battery that can be charged by a USB-C port. The phone runs on Android 9.0 Pie with a custom overlay. Another interesting thing, the Xperia Ace is water and dust proof. There is also NFC and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The device comes in Black, White and Purple colors and is priced at JPY 48,600 ($444). The official sale is expected to begin on June but the device is already up for reservation.
ASUS‘s latest flagship, the Zenfone 6, was announced tonight in Europe. The successor to last year’s Zenfone 5z doesn’t come with any siblings this time around. However, it does pack some really nice features that will put the competition to shame.
Design and Specs
The Zenfone 6 has ditched the notch of its predecessor, not for a smaller one or even a punch hole. Instead, it uses a 6.4-inch Nano Edge IPS LCD with a 92% screen-to-body ratio and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is covered with Gorilla Glass 6 and there is a slit in the frame above it for the earpiece.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor and is paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM with 64GB/128GB/256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. A dedicated MicroSD card slot means you will be able to add extra storage (up to 2TB) without sacrificing a SIM slot.
Other than the display, the Zenfone 6′ cameras is another of its selling points. It can actually be called the main one. ASUS has tagged it “Flip Camera” and that is because the dual rear cameras lift up to serve as the front-facing camera. What this means is that you can use the 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.79 1.6µm primary camera and 13MP 125° ultra-wide angle camera to take selfies.
The camera has 2×1 OCL PDAF, EIS and a ton of filters and camera modes (including a Super Night Mode, RAW support, and AI scene detection). The flip camera houses a gravitational sensor, a gyro sensor, a hall sensor, and an upper speaker. It also uses specially designed cables that pass through a hole 2mm in diameter to connect the cameras and sensors to the motherboard. ASUS says there are 13 gears in the module.
The Zenfone 6’s Flip Camera has some pretty neat tricks. It is the first phone whose “front-facing camera” can record 4K videos at 60fps with EIS. It also has a special 90° angle for taking pictures so you don’t need a tripod and can shoot at new angles. You can also adjust the angle of the cameras as you deem fit by using the volume buttons to set the angle and the Smart Key to take the picture.
The camera housing is made of liquid metal which is lighter but four times stronger than steel. ASUS says it has put the camera module through up to 100,000 flips which is equivalent to 28 selfies per day for 5 years. The cameras will also fold back if the phone falls from your hands.
The Flip Camera is pretty fast too. A demonstration during the launch showed the camera flip open and launch the app using the Google Assistant voice command “Take a Selfie” in roughly a second.
The Smart Key is actually a button to call up the Google Assistant. However, you can customize it to a variety of functions such as launching the camera app or turning on the flashlight.
The Zenfone 6 packs a 5000mAh battery that will easily last you more than a day. There is no wireless charging but you get Quick Charge 4 (18W) and also reverse charging (10W). ASUS says because of the large battery capacity, the phone can maintain the higher current mode for longer, thereby reducing total charging time. ASUS claims battery life is longer this way and there are fewer charge cycles.
The phone runs ZenUI 6 but it has been designed to look like stock Android Pie. You still get a lot of customization options such as Splendid Color Display Management and a Dark Mode. The Zenfone 6 will also join the Zenfone 5z for the Android Beta program and will get guaranteed updates to Android Q and Android R. It will also get security patches every two months for a minimum of two years. We really hope it fulfills these promises.
The Zenfone 6 comes with stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, Wi-FI a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, and a fingerprint scanner on its Gorilla Glass protected back. It is 9.2mm thick and weighs just 190 grams, lesser than the OnePlus 7 Pro which has a smaller battery capacity.
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