Vivo has a new phone with a 32MP selfie cam on the way. The phone which has model numbers V1832A/V1832T was certified last week. The Vivo V1832A shares a bunch of its specs with the Vivo V15 Pro and might even be its Chinese version.
The Vivo V1832A/V1832T might be the Chinese version of the V15 Pro pictured above.
It has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a fingerprint scanner buried under it and is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor. If this is the Chinese version of the V15 Pro, then the SoC is the Snapdragon 675. There is 6GB/8GB of RAM but unlike the V15 Pro which comes with only 128GB of storage, this has a 256GB version too.
There are triple rear cameras – a 12MP primary camera, an 8MP secondary sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is a 32MP sensor.
The Vivo V1832A will run Android 9 Pie out of the box. Its battery capacity is 3620mAh and it supports fast charging. The phone will be available in Gold. Its dimensions are given as 157.5 x 74.71 x 8.21 mm and it will weigh 185 grams. Unfortunately, there are no images for the listings.
A few days ago specs and images of a phone believed to be the OnePlus 7 Pro were leaked on the web. The device is said to be one of three scheduled to be released by OnePlus in a few months with the other two being the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.
A new leak has surfaced in the form of a poster which confirms there is indeed a phone called the OnePlus 7 Pro. The image also reveals the tag line for the phone and teases the camera too.
The tag line for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T is “The Speed You Need” and “Unlock The Speed” respectively. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition even has its own tag line – “Salute to Speed”. For the OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus has adopted the tag line “Go Beyond Speed”.
OnePlus phones are really fast compared to the competition. Some reviewers have even said they are faster than Google’s own Pixel smartphones which run pure Android. OnePlus itself never fails to emphasize how fast its phones are. From adverts comparing it against the competition to controversial street speed challenges.
There is also a text on the poster that teases the phone’s camera. Although it doesn’t reveal any important detail but it is one of the highlighted features of the device. The phone is expected to come with a 48MP + 16MP + 8MP triple rear camera setup.
After the evolution of mobile chipsets during the last years, entry-level and midrange devices became an important reality even for advanced users with a low budget. But it is still not easy for everyone to choose the perfect device for his needs, especially when it comes to speed and camera quality. That is why we often compare entry-level and midrange handsets in order to clear our readers’ ideas about them. The Protagonists of today’s comparison are three new smartphones we never compared before: the Samsung Galaxy A20e, Huawei’s Honor 8A Pro and HMD Global‘s Nokia 4.2. You can find all of them for a very modest price, and here we will try to let you understand which one you should opt for.
Samsung Galaxy A20e vs Honor 8A Pro vs Nokia 4.2
Samsung Galaxy A20e
Huawei Honor 8A Pro
Nokia 4.2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
147.2 x 69.5 x 8.3 mm
156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm, 150 grams
149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm, 161 grams
DISPLAY
5.8 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 296 ppi, IPS LCD
6.09 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 282 ppi, LCD
5.71 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 295 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR
Samsung Exynos 7884, octa-core 1.6 GHz
MediaTek Helio P35, octa-core 2.3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY
3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
3 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
2 GB RAM, 16 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE
Android 9 Pie. One UI
Android 9 Pie, EMUI
Android 9 Pie, Android One
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA
Dual 13 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.2
8 MP f/2.2 front camera
13 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 13 +2 MP f/2.2
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
3000 mAh, fast charging 15W
3020 mAh
3000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Design
The design is one of the weakest points of entry-level handsets, but it is not exactly the case for these three devices. They are definitely built with cheap materials, but they look very nice with their optimized bezels and their small notches. Of all these handsets, I personally prefer the Samsung Galaxy A20e not only for its high screen-to-body ratio but also because it is the most compact one. But if you do not like small displays, then you may prefer the Honor 8A Pro with its very narrow bezels and its clean plastic back that looks like glass.
Display
When it comes to display size, Samsung Galaxy A20e and Nokia 4.2 are above-average devices with a diagonal of just 5.8 and 5.71 inches, respectively. So if you prefer phablets, you should definitely go for the Honor 8A Pro. Judging from the specs on the paper, Honor 8A Pro does not seem to offer the best colors and detail, but Samsung Galaxy A20e and Nokia 4.2 are just slightly superior and users should not notice a difference in daily use. So our suggestion is choosing just depending on the size of the display.
Specs & Software
Here you can find the most important differences: the Honor 8A Pro has a much better chipset in terms of speed and power. It comes with a midrange-class Helio P35 and, while not everyone trusts MediaTek nowadays, it is undoubtedly the most powerful chipset with its 12 nm production process and a max clock frequency of 2.3 GHz. The Honor 8A Pro is also the only device to come with 64 GB of internal storage, while Samsung Galaxy A20e stop at 32 GB. And it is possible to furtherly expand the internal storage thanks to a micro SD dedicated slot up to 512 GB.
Camera
If I had to choose the best camera, I would go for the Samsung Galaxy A20e without thinking twice. It is equipped with a dual camera module with a bright aperture and an ultrawide secondary sensor which is very rare to find on entry-level and budget devices. So it deserves the victory only for that. Despite having just a single camera on its back, Honor 8A Pro takes the second place thanks to its bright aperture and decent photos in most of the light conditions. Nokia 4.2 is a stock Android One device, while Samsung Galaxy A20e and Honor 8A Pro have a customized user interface which is not the max on an entry-level phone.
Battery
The opinions we are going to express on these phones battery life is just based on the specs on the paper as we did not test each of them thoroughly. As they come with more or less the same battery capacity (3000 mAh), there should not be important differences in battery life. But Nokia 4.2 may be able to last a bit more due to its smaller display, the very efficient Snapdragon 439 chipset and Android One.
Price
Samsung Galaxy A20e will hit the market next month with a price tag of €189/$213, Honor 8A Pro costs about €200/$225 and Nokia 4.2 costs €150/$170. Overall, despite its more affordable price, Nokia 4.2 looks like a more interesting device thanks to Android One, its optimization and its constant updates. But if you want the best performance and also a good camera, Honor 8A Pro is a more suitable device for you.
The Honor 8S is an upcoming entry-level/mid-range phone. Its specs along with some official renders just leaked. While there isn’t anything special about its specs, the design, specifically the rear is pretty unique.
A lot of the phones these days look alike and it seems it is pretty difficult to stand out. However, once in a while, we see a phone that stands out from the rest. The Honor 8S is one of such devices.
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While most entry-level/mid-range phones settle for a smooth slab of polycarbonate or metal with different sort of finishes to make them look good, the Honor 8S has a polycarbonate back with a dual-textured design.
The back is divided into two unequal halves. The part where the camera is down to the bottom has a smooth finish while the remaining half has a textured design that should make for a firmer grip. The blue is particularly my favorite. There is also black and gold variants. We wish Honor made a red one too and maybe even made the back cover replaceable, so you could easily switch between colors.
With respect to specs, the Honor 8S has a 5.71-inch IPS display with a 1520 x 720 resolution. There is a Dewdrop notch at the top for the selfie camera and the chin is a bit thick.
The phone is powered by the Helio A22 processor. There is 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot. The rear camera is a 13MP sensor with an LED flash and the selfie camera is a 5MP sensor. There is no fingerprint scanner.
The Honor 8S packs a 3020mAh battery which charges via a MicroUSB port. There is an audio jack at the top too. It will run EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie out of the box.
If you are in the market for a tablet that suits your fancy but doesn’t empty your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the top 5 feature-laden tablets that don’t cost a bomb.
Lenovo P8 ( TAB3 8 Plus ) 4G Phablet
Sporting an 8.0-inch 10-point touch IPS screen that breathes a new life into your photos and videos, the Lenovo P8 is an irresistible phablet that would normally set you back $229.31 on both online as well as offline stores.
As part of its latest flash sale, Gearbest is giving its users a chance to buy the Lenovo P8 for just $159.99. This is a noteworthy 30 percent drop in the devices original asking price.
You can click here to avail this discount, which is valid for the deep blue color version. Note that there were 295 pieces left for this promo, which is slated to end in two days.
The Chuwi Hi9 Air CWI533 is a 4G-enabled phablet that cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on without breaking their banks.
The black color version of the phablet usually retails for $266 on online as well as offline stores, but Gearbest is now offering the cost-effective phablet for just $189.99.
In order to grab this discount, all you need to do is to visit this link without wasting time. With only 197 pieces remaining, this promo will come to an end in just two days.
In a bid to deliver high performance, the M20 packs a powerful MT6797D Helio X23 Deca Core 64 bit processor, under the hood. It boasts an impressive array of other features that justify the $248.25 price tag it normally carries.
Banggood users can now take advantage of a 12 percent discount that the Chinese online store is currently doling out on the M20 tablet. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now order it for just $147.99. The aforesaid discount will be valid for the 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM model. You can visit this link to place your order before the promo ends.
Powered by MTK8173 Quad Core 2.0GHz processor, the Onda V10 Plus is simply an irresistible tablet PC. It sports an eye-catching 10.1-inch 10-point touch IPS screen with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution for a superior viewing experience.
The Onda V10 Plus would normally retail for $268.99, but you can now buy it for only $135.99 on GeekBuying. This is a significant 49 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price. On the downside, the promo will come to an end in just three days. You can head straight to this link and avail the discount.
The Hi9 Pro is a cost-effective tablet PC that supports 4G network. It sports an extra large 8.4 inch 5-point IPS touch display with a high screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.
Moreover, it is powered by an MT6797 ( Helio X20 ) deca core processor, which is paired with 3GB of RAM to offer an unparalleled experience. It offers a hearty 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 128GB for you to save your favorite multimedia content.
The Chuwi Hi9 Pro tablet PC is currently up for grabs carrying a $145.99 price tag on GearVita. You can use coupon code GVCWIHi9p to bring the retail price of the device down to only $139.99 before placing your order.
You can visit this link to check out more details about the Chuwi Hi9 Pro and use the coupon to save a considerable amount of money at checkout before it expires.
It turns out the rumors are true. The Realme 3 Pro will indeed come with a Snapdragon 710 processor according to its Geekbench result.
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The phone which was benchmarked yesterday as the Realme RMX1851 pairs the sdm710 mobile processor with 6GB of RAM. The Realme 3 Pro will also have a 4GB RAM variant with 32GB or 64GB of storage. The benchmark result confirms it runs Android 9 Pie which will come as ColorOS 6.
In one result, the Realme 3 Pro scored 1590 points in the single-core test and 5823 points in the multi-core test. In the other, it scored 1483 and 5900 points in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. Compared to other Snapdragon 710 devices, the Realme 3 Pro’s single-core score is low. The single-core scores for the Mi 8 SE and the Nokia X7 cross the 1800 mark.
Smartphone manufacturers are often coming up with very innovative devices in the last couple of years, especially when it comes to the design. Smartphones designs have evolved pretty quickly: we saw glass and ceramic bodies, borderless displays, pop-up cameras and so much more.
But behind these unique and interesting designs, there are hundreds of patents and trials and errors. Of course not every patented design comes into existence, but they give us a glimpse of the future. Some of them are bound to make it to the market. So, what looks weird and unique right now, may become the norm in the next few years. Some may even become best sellers!
So today, we look at the 5 most interesting patents filed in the past few months, which could see the light of the day.
NOTE: You will notice that most of the patents mentioned here come via Letsgodigital. They are doing a great job at summarizing new patent filings and creating renders based on the available information. So, special thanks to them for making our lives easier.
1LG foldable phone with a transparent screen
What may seem impossible right now, sure could be a reality in a few years. LG has patented a foldable phone with a transparent screen. The astonishing patent filed at USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office) leaves no space to doubts: in a sketch from Letsgodigital, we can clearly see two hands behind a big foldable smartphone that looks like a tablet while unfolded, similarly to the Huawei Mate X. The display is not completely transparent but it includes an opaque section which supposedly contains all the hardware components. The phone also comes with very narrow bezels around the display which makes it look even more gorgeous. Someone is already thinking that such a device might have important implications in the AR sector… What do you think about this patent?
2Samsung smartphones linked magnetically
Smartphones are becoming bigger every year. And smartphones manufacturers are constantly studying new solutions to provide big displays in compact bodies. After borderless displays and foldable phones, the next innovation might be smartphones linked magnetically. Or at least that is what Samsung has thought about, considering its recent patent. The new smartphone design varies depending on how two phones get linked, thanks to magnetical connectors placed on the borders. The new design allows linking two phones in several different ways. A cylindrical magnet on the side allows connecting them side by side, or you can even connect them on their backsides. The user can even opt for different formats after sticking the phones side by side and forming a unique big display, as you can see from the above patents image.
3LG notebook-like foldable phone
A year ago, LG patented a phone with a form factor similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold. The patent was published by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), and it shows a phone with two displays. The external display that you can see when the phone is folded contains a curved part on the edges which can show time, date and notifications. When the phone is partially unfolded, the internal display folds inwards like the Galaxy Fold making it notebook-like. At the same time, the external display can be used on both sides in order to let two users watch videos independently. Indeed, the phone even features two headphone jacks which can be used for the two parts of the external display. And that is not all, as the LG patents even include two batteries on the same phone. Everything seems to be dual on this device, evidently focused on multimedia.
Last but not least, Samsung patented a very weird 3D display. Unlike the other patents above, it is not a smartphone design, but it is a device that can be connected to a smartphone. We do not know exactly what it is, but it seems either a monitor or television which will be able to reproduce 3D content. The patent filed at USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) mentions a “three-dimensional display device and user interfacing method therefore”. By using its integrated camera, the new device can even create 3D content such as 3D objects and a 3D user interface. The integrated detection sensor can detect all the contacts with the object in a 3D space, so it may be possible to interact with the monitor with a touch screen or a touch pen. Even though the pictures are very detailed, they are not enough to get a good idea of what the 3D display will look like. Indeed, while the renders show a flat view, the 3D display may arrive with a cubic shape.
5Oppo smartphone with pop-up and side slider displays
A patent which deserves a mention is definitely the one filed by the Chinese manufacturer Oppo and spotted a few weeks ago. It consists of phones with displays popping up from both the upper and the left side. The first device shows two displays: a classic one on the front and a smaller pop-up display on top of the phone. The second phone is equipped with a side slider display coming out from the left side which seems to have the same dimensions as the main screen. The secondary display on each of these phones may be useful in several scenarios, such as watching videos with the primary display and showing remote controls on the secondary one or making it tablet-sized with both the displays opened or checking notification while playing games, and much more.
Which patent do you like the most? Is there any patent you think will surely hit the shelves in the coming years? Did you find even more interesting or weird patents around the web? Let us know in the comment box below.
Two new Samsung phones have been certified by China’s TENAA. The phones which have model numbers SM-A3050 and SM-A3058.
Galaxy A30
Looking at the model number of the two phones, you won’t be wrong to say these network variants of the Galaxy A30. However, their specs are far from similar to that of the Galaxy A30 which already launched. In fact, they are actually very similar to the specs of the Galaxy M30 (SM-M305F).
The Samsung SM-A3050 (and SM-A3085) has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display like the M30 but has a lower 1560 x 720 HD+ resolution. The TENAA listing says it will come with a 1.8GHz or 1.6GHz octa-core processor paired with 4GB, 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage.
Galaxy M30
The phone has the same camera setup as the M30. There is a 13MP + 5MP + 5MP triple camera combo on the rear of the device and a 16MP sensor in front for selfies.
The Samsung SM-A3050 runs Android 9 Pie, has a fingerprint scanner, and packs a 4900mAh battery with support for fast charging. It will come in black, gold, and blue. Its dimensions are given as 75.1 x 159 x 8.4 mm and its weight is 174 grams.
There are no images yet. However, that seems to be the least worry. For a phone with up to 8GB of RAM, having an HD+ display is pretty unusual. We have a feeling this listing is mixed up and hope TENAA corrects it soon.
Known for manufacturing HD Media Players that deliver a superior video and audio experience, Egreat is now offering music lovers an unmissable chance to buy its products at lowered prices.
We’ll not only shed light on the discounts but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.
Egreat A10 Pro Hi3798CV200 4K 3D Blu-ray Media Player
Designed to support various types of Blu-ray Navigation Menu, the Egreat A10 Pro automatically searches and shows a relevant movie poster and cover art online. Moreover, it works with Dolby True-HD/Atoms and DTS-HD MA/DTS X passthrough and also offers HDR10 and Dolby Vision support.
While the aforesaid features justify the steep $445.48 price tag the Egreat A10 Pro usually carries, you can now buy it for only $399 on GeekBuying. On top of that, you can extend this 10 percent discount by using coupon code EDOMIJAW.
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Equipped with a dual HD interface output, the Egreat A13 supports full function Blu-ray menu. Aside from that, it also supports control4 and RS232 intelligent control system.
The device packs a powerful Hi3798CV200 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 up to 2.0GHz processor with a highly competent ARM Mali-720 3D GPU, under the hood. It ships with 2GB of DDR3 RAM and offers 16GB eMMC storage.
There are no prizes for guessing that a top-branded Blu-ray media player offering comparable features would normally cost a bomb. Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the Egreat A13 has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag of only $899 on GeekBuying.
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Egreat A8 Hi3798CV200 Blu-ray 3D Dolby ATOMS DTS X 4K Media Player
The Egreat A8 has gone up for sale bearing a slashed selling price of just $299 on GeekBuying. This is a 15 percent drop in the feature-rich media player’s retail price of $353.48, but there’s more for you to cheer about.
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The Egreat A5 is an irresistible media player that usually retails for $299, but GeekBuying users can now get their hands on it for an unbeatable price of just $209. This 30 percent discount can be enlarged by using coupon code MXFIEQXQ.
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The Honor V20 and Honor Magic 2 both run Magic UI 2.0 and not EMUI. Honor has revealed a new update which will arrive as Magic UI 2.1 and it will soon begin rolling out to both devices. The main feature of the update is GPU Turbo 3.0 which debuted on the Huawei P30 series.
GPU Turbo 3.0 brings support for more popular games which will be able to run at a higher frame rate and also consume less power. Huawei says power consumption has been reduced by 10% and supported games are now 25, up from 6.
Magic UI 2.1 brings more than just gaming features. The new update will allow users to unlock and control supported cars. It will also bring support for AI wake-up function which will let you activate the AI assistant by a single touch of the power button.
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The new update will also have a feature called Dual-SIM Dual Switching. When active, the phone will automatically switch the default SIM to the other when it notices the signal is poor. Magic UI 2.1 will also bring support for AR measurement using the ToF camera on both phones. There is also an AI video-editing function coming along with the update and a new health tracking feature which allows you to connect your phone to a treadmill. The phone will record key data such as calories burned, distance, speed, and duration.
Meizu has built a reputation for itself for the innovations on its smartphones. Except for complaints of lack of software support on Meizu models, the phones are just great. The Chinese tech giant is already gearing up to release its next-generation flagship tagged Meizu 16S. The Meizu 16s has been in the news for quite a while and most of the details of the flagship model has been revealed. There are indications the phone will not be shipping with an audio jack onboard. We say this because Meizu has listed a USB-C to 3.5mm jack adapter on Meizu mall.
The adapter is dubbed Meizu HIFI decoding amp and is listed as coming soon. The price wasn’t revealed but some key features of the special adapter were listed. The adapter comes with a built-in Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chip. One end is a USB Type-C interface while the other end is 3.5mm headphone jack. The DAC chip is actually embedded on the USB-C end of the adapter. The chip integrates a high-fidelity headphone amplifier that delivers outstanding system-level audio performance with extremely low power consumption of only 23mW, supports high impedance (600Ω), 130 dBA dynamic range, and supports sampling frequencies up to 384 kHz. The price wasn’t listed but the device is said to be priced around 499 yuan.
We recall that Meizu had first teased this HIFI device around November last year. Meizu’s CEO Jack Wong even shared two sketches, one of which is the design adopted for this HIFI adapter. The CEO hinted then that the technology on a Type-C cord will give consumers a better choice, and the sound quality can be better. Obviously, we don’t see the 16s packing a 3.5mm audio jack when this feature is likely to roll out with the Meizu 16s which would be launched soon.
Earlier this year, we reported Xiaomi established an African Regional Department to take on Transsion Holdings, the current king of the smartphone market in Africa. Nigeria is one of the major markets in the continent and Xiaomi has announced it has a product launch scheduled for April 24 in Lagos.
The official Facebook account shared a teaser poster for the event. The poster shows a silhouette of a phone and two major landmarks in the city of Lagos. We believe the phone in the image is the Mi 9.
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The original image is a bit dark but when we brightened it up the triple rear cameras on the back of the phone became visible. Xiaomi currently has three phones with triple rear cameras – the Mi 9, the Mi 9 Transparent Edition, and the Mi 9 SE. Only the Mi 9 and the Mi 9 SE have global variants at the moment which rules out the Mi 9 Transparent Edition, but the next proof confirms it is the Mi 9 and not the Mi 9 SE.
The official Xiaomi Nigeria Twitter account shared photos taken at the manufacturer’s 9th-anniversary celebration. The watermark for two of the pictures shows they were taken with the Mi 9. Since Xiaomi officials in Nigeria already have the phone, it only makes sense it is the one they plan to announce at the event
Happy belated 9th Birthday to Mi! You guys are truly what keep us going! We are so flattered to have Mi fans around Nigeria celebrate this special occasion with us. Retweet if you spot yourself in these pictures 🙂 #XiaomiNigeria#HappyBirthdayToMi#9thBirthdaypic.twitter.com/G7Rz8DtBT9
It is exciting to see Xiaomi’s first major product launch in Nigeria isn’t an entry-level phone but its latest flagship.
But the launch on April 24 isn’t only for the Mi 9. The other two pictures from the 9th-anniversary celebration were taken with the Redmi Note 7, the first phone from Redmi, a company which was originally a line of Xiaomi smartphones. Redmi is now a standalone business which not only makes phones but even announced a washing machine last month.
Taiwanese phone manufacturer HTC has built a reputation over the years for beautifully designed smartphones. However, the company has been struggling to stay afloat in recent times. We have seen the rate of releases drop drastically. The last phone released by the company was the Desire 12s which dropped in December 2019. A new HTC model recently made an appearance on GeekBench with the dressing of a mid-ranger. That same model has appeared on AnTuTu’s Weibo page revealing some key specifications and the benchmark score of the model.
The unnamed HTC model is listed as HTC 2Q7A100 and packs a Snapdragon 710 chipset which teams up with the Adreno 616 GPU. The device was able to pull a decent score of 169,617 points which is in line with those of other Snapdragon 710-powered models.
The HTC mid-ranger equally packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is possible there are other memory variants apart from this one. The display size wasn’t revealed but the listing shows the 2Q7A100 model will have an FHD+ resolution of 2160×1080 pixels. The device is also listed to run on Android 9.0 Pie which should have a touch of HTC’s Sense UI interface. We expect this to be the next generation Desire series model. That lineup has been one of HTC’s most popular and top-selling series in recent times. We expect HTC won’t disappoint with the pricing considering Snapdragon 710 models are not too expensive presently.
Huawei Y5 2019 recently got certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). alongside the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro and Huawei P Smart Z. The Y5 2019 specifications and photos of the device have appeared online once more.
The Huawei Y5 2019 is revealed to pack a 5.71-inch display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch on the display. The device is also listed with an Helio A22 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The phone will also run EMUI 9 which is based on Android 9.0 Pie.
Further, the Y5 2019 is listed to feature a 13MP primary camera at the rear. The device also comes with Face Unlock which would be the only biometric unlock feature available. The device doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner. The leaked image also shows the device will have a faux leather finish. We can’t say if this feature will be restricted to one variant or if all the variants will have this faux leather finish irrespective of the paint job.
Huawei is yet to release the launch itinerary for the Y5 2019 but we expect the model to go official in no distant time. As always, we’ll keep you posted here at Gizmochina when that happens.
The popularity of gaming smartphones has been on the rise steadily. In the face of a saturated mobile phone market, OEMs have often shifted their attention to gaming phones. Xiaomi‘s Black Shark brand is one of the strong brands when it comes to gaming phones. The Black Shark 2 was announced recently and one of the rather surprising changes in the design was the removal of an audio jack.
Black Shark 2 comes with DC dimming
The first-gen Black Shark phone came with the 3.5mm audio jack onboard but for some unknown reasons, it was removed on the Black Shark 2. However, Black Shark is reportedly working on returning the feature to upcoming models. TechRadar quotes a spokesperson for Black Shark to have justified dropping the jack by saying, “high-end flagship mobile phones have cancelled 3.5mm headphone jacks a few years ago as it is not in line with the development trend of mobile phones.” The statement continued, “this was a design decision made in conjunction with initial feedback from our audience however after communicating and discussing with gamers further, we realized the importance of the 3.5 headphones for the gamers’ user experience. “We will have 3.5 headphones jack in our future products,” the official hinted.
Despite not having a 3.5mm jack, the Black Shark 2 came with a USB-C to 3.5mm audio jack converter. Unfortunately, it is impossible to use the charging port and still connect a gaming headset or other peripherals at the same time. Thus, most fans want the jack on their gaming phones and it is good Black Shark has listened to their yearnings.
On April 17, Honor will be announcing the Honor 20i as the first Honor 20 series smartphone. The major highlight of the Honor 20i is that it is equipped with an AI driven 32-megapixel selfie camera. The Chinese firm began with the reservations of the smartphone on April 9. The Weibo account of Vmall (official online store for Huawei and Honor phones) has confirmed that the pre-orders of the Honor 20i will begin on April 15 at 10:08 AM (local time).
At the time of writing this post, the Honor 20i registrations had reached 19,600 mark. In few hours, it may cross 20,000 mark. It appears that before the phone becomes available for pre-orders, its registrations count may reach around 40,000 mark. There is no information available on the pricing of the Honor 20i. It will be available in two color gradient versions such as Blue-Purple and Red Purple and apart from Black model.
Honor 20i Specifications and Features
The TENAA certification of the smartphone and its Geekbench appearance has revealed its entire specifications. It will be arriving with a 6.21-inch IPS LCD display enabled with waterdrop notch. It will offer full HD+ resolution. The Kirin 710 SoC will be powering the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions of the smartphone. It will be hitting the Chinese markets in storage versions of 64 GB and 128 GB.
The EMUI 9 based Android 9 Pie operating system will be preinstalled on the device. It will feature a 3,400mAh battery. The back panel of the phone that features a fingerprint scanner is also equipped with a 24-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. As mentioned above, it will be sporting a 32-megapixel selfie snapper.
The Vivo iQOO smartphone was announced on March 1. The gaming phone comes with various attractive feature such as Snapdragon 855, 12 GB of RAM, triple rear cameras, 44W rapid, big battery and high screen-to-body ratio. At the unveil event, the smartphone was announced in four models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Vivo iQOO has now confirmed that it will begin receiving the registrations of a new model featuring 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage on April 14.
The Vivo iQOO 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model will be available with a price tag of 3,698 Yuan (~$550). It will come in a single color choice of Optic Blue. The pricing of the other variants of the Vivo iQOO model like 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB are 2,998 Yuan (~$446), 3,298 Yuan (~$491), 3,598 Yuan (~$536) and 4,298 Yuan (~$640).
Vivo iQOO Specifications and Features
The Vivo iQOO smartphone comes with a 6.41-inch AMOLED display. The waterdrop-styled notched screen offers full HD+ resolution and it is embedded with an in-display fingerprint reader. The FunTouch 9 OS based Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the device. The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform is the driving force of the smartphone.
The iQOO phone features a 4,000mAh battery to keep the lights on. Except for the base model that carries support for 22.5W rapid charging, the remaining models are equipped with 44W fast charging. The back panel of the phone features a vertical triple camera setup with 12-megapixel primary sensor, an ultra wide-angle lens of 12-megapixel as secondary sensor and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The smartphone is fitted with a selfie snapper of 12-megapixel.
Huawei took the wraps off the P30 series in its home market of China on April 11. The device was immediately opened for pre-orders in the evening of the same day simultaneously via online and offline platforms. The tech giant has now revealed that the models raked in a lofty 200 million yuan in sales in just 10 seconds.
While the amount is huge, the device couldn’t have sold more than 50,000 units considering the unit price of the variants. However, the record pre-order sales in a true reflection of the popularity of the P30 models. The P30 starts at 3,988 yuan for the 8+64GB variant. The 8GB+128GB variant costs 4,288 yuan while the 8+256GB variant is 4,788 yuan. The P30 Pro comes in with a higher price starting at 5,488 yuan.
The P series has always been a popular one among female fans and the P30 models are exceptions. TMall released the data for its “blind” pre-sale which commenced on March 27, showing that over 3.2 million persons have searched for the P30 series in half a month. The data also showed that 60% of the search was done by women.
The users of faulty Google Nexus 6P that participated in the on-going lawsuit could receive up to $400 as Google and Huawei have agreed for a settlement. Pending court approval, the companies would be liable to a $9.75 million settlement for the class action lawsuit that began in April 2017.
According to the lawsuit, Google, which contracted the design and manufacturing of its Android smartphone to the third-party companies, including Huawei, breached the warranty as the company was aware of the issue but didn’t respond with a fix. Instead, the companies continued selling the faulty devices and didn’t acknowledge the issue.
The issue talked about in the lawsuit is the boot looping issue that caused the phone to shut down randomly, regardless of the phone’s battery level. If the court approves the settlement, then the Nexus 6P users in the US who purchased the device on or after September 25th, 2015 would be eligible to claim reimbursement.
The next hearing for the case is scheduled on 9th May. As per the settlement proposal, those who are eligible for the settlement could receive up to $400, while those who received a Pixel XL smartphone in warranty exchange program would only be eligible for up to $10 in reimbursement.
Those who submit proper documentation for the bug will receive the most settlement money, while those without may be eligible for up to $75. For full details on submitting a claim, check out the as-filed long-form notice document, which explains the process. However, do keep in mind that these numbers aren’t concrete as the settlement is still in its final stages of approval.
The Nexus 6P was one of Google’s final two Nexus devices launched in 2015. The entire lineup was scrapped and was replaced with the Pixel series. It features a 5.7-inch 1440p display, Snapdragon 810 SoC, 3GB RAM, 12MP camera, and 3,450mAh battery.
The Honor Play 8A launched in January. It was referred to as the Xiaomi Mi Play‘s competitor as both phones shared similar specs. However, where the Mi Play has the upper hand is in its dual rear cameras and fingerprint scanner. Honor has now launched the Honor 8A Pro in Russia which is practically the Honor Play 8A with a fingerprint scanner.
The Honor 8A Pro (JAT-L41) has a TÜV Rheinland certified 6.09-inch display with a 1560 x 720 resolution and a screen-to-body ratio of 87% thanks to its Dewdrop notch.
The phone is powered by the 2.3GHz Helio P35 octa-core processor a.k.a. MT6765 and it is paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A dedicated MicroSD card slot will let you add up to an extra 512GB of storage.
You still get a 13MP f/1.8 rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera with AI features. The rear camera is now kept company by a fingerprint scanner. You also get Face Unlock but the former is more secure.
The Honor 8A Pro runs EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie. It packs a 3020mAh battery that charges via MicroUSB and has a triple card slot (dual nano + MicroSD card). There is Bluetooth 4.2, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
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