Alldocube X Media tablet carrying Super AMOLED display as like of Samsung Galaxy Fold available now

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Mar 5, 2019

The Z5s is Lenovo‘s first smartphone with triple rear cameras. A new TENAA listing has revealed it will soon be joined by a less-powerful mid-range phone which also has three cameras on its back.

Listed as the Lenovo L38082, the phone has a 6.2-inch IPS display with a 720 x 1520 resolution. There is a 2.0GHz octa-core processor powering the phone and it is paired with 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB of expandable storage.

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TENAA says the phone has a total of 4 cameras with three of them on the back according to one of the images provided. Unfortunately, the listing only reveals the specification of one of the rear cameras which is an 8MP sensor. The selfie camera is also an 8MP sensor.

Two of the rear cameras share the same housing while the third camera is separated and positioned below. The cameras and the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner all have gold accents.

[Updated: Images added] Redmi 7 listed on TENAA, packs a 6.26” display and a 4000mAh battery

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Mar 5, 2019

Update: We have added the images of the Redmi 7 from TENAA.

With the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro out of the way, it is now time for the more affordable Redmi 7 to shine. Ahead of the release date which is still under wraps, the mid-range phone has appeared on TENAA’s database.

The Redmi 7 has the model number M1810F6LE. It packs a 6.26-inch 1520 x 720 (HD+) display and is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor. The phone will come in three configurations – 2GB RAM + 16GB, 3GB RAM + 32GB, and 4GB RAM + 64GB. All variants will have support for storage expansion.

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Just like its predecessor – the Redmi 6, the Redmi 7 will also have three cameras in total. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor and one of the dual rear cameras is a 12MP sensor. TENAA didn’t reveal the specification of the secondary rear camera.

The Redmi 7 has a rated battery capacity of 3,900mAh and a fingerprint scanner. It also runs Android 9 Pie with MIUI 10 on top. TENAA gives its dimensions as 158.65 × 76.43 × 8.9 mm and its weight as 180 grams.

TENAA says the phone will come in black, red, blue, pink, white, green, purple, and gray. The images provided are of a variant with a red-purple gradient finish. The cameras are arranged vertically at the left corner of the phone with the LED flash below the setup.

Meizu Zero Holeless phone crowdfunding flops with only 29 backers raising just $45,998

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Mar 4, 2019

Chinese innovative smartphone manufacturer Meizu started the year on a high note (or so we thought) with the unveiling of the Meizu Zero Holeless phone. The announcement of such an innovative smartphone commanded quite a lot of attention. That may have been the recipe the phone maker needed to put the device up for sale on Indiegogo crowdfunding. Meizu, no doubt, intended to test the waters with the crowdfunding campaign but the result isn’t definitely what was expected.

Just so you’ll know, the Meizu Zero Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign has ended and there is no better word to describe it than disappointing! The device had a price tag of $1299 and there is even a variant dubbed “Exclusive Pioneering Unit” with a $2999 price tag. The company was scouting for just 100 backers who would raise $100,000 USD. That didn’t happen as the company was only able to raise $45,998 from 29 backers before the campaign closed.

We can’t really pinpoint why the crowdfunding recorded an unsatisfactory response but it may not be unconnected with the crazy price tag which Meizu slammed on the device. At that price, Apple’s latest iPhones are within reach, as well as Samsung Galaxy models. Apart from that, who even wants a “holeless phone”? As much as the design is awesome, the unsatisfactory level of interest may be a pointer to the fact that users are not only bothered about design but also performance. We are having a hard time grappling with the removal of 3.5mm audio jack from some flagship models and then Meizu’s holeless phone comes to complicate things. Apart from not being able to use the 3.5mm jack, you won’t even find a Type-C port as the device can only be charged wirelessly. You’ll also need a wireless headset if you need to use a headset. Meizu’s low-ranking reputation may have also played a role. Nevertheless, we believe price played a bigger role in the crowdfunding.

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Essential PH-1 gets Digital Wellbeing support in latest update

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Mar 4, 2019

A new update has started rolling out to the Essential PH-1. Unlike previous updates that have mostly just been security patches, this new one brings a new feature – support for Digital Wellbeing.

Digital Wellbeing was exclusive to the Pixels and Android One phones for a while but it has now started arriving on other Android devices.

The Essential PH-1 is the latest phone to get the new feature which lets you track the time spent on each app, the number of notifications you get per day and the number of times you unlock your device.

Digital Wellbeing also lets you set timers for your apps. When the timer ends, the app is paused for the rest of the day. There is also a “Wind Down” mode which when activated turns the screen to grayscale, so you can fall asleep easily.

The update also brings March 2019′ security patch to the 2017 device. It is less than 100MB in size and is already rolling out globally.

Lei Jun promises to personally handle a screwdriver if Mi 9 stock is inadequate!

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Mar 4, 2019

Xiaomi‘s CEO Lei Jun is known for his hard work and passion to see the company grow. This hard work has contributed in no small measure to the growth of the company and Lei isn’t letting off some steam anytime soon. He has continued to engage the company’s teeming fans in China on a regular basis. One of Lei Jun’s recent Weibo post is eliciting some admiration presently.

The Xiaomi CEO had assured fans in the Weibo post yesterday that if the Mi 9 stock fell short of 1 million units in its first month, he will personally head to the factory to handle the screwdriver in other to speed up the assembly process. This may sound like a joke but Xiaomi’s product manager Wang Teng Thomas affirmed that Lei Jun meant every word. Thomas even shared a picture of Lei Jun actually handling a screwdriver inside the company’s assembly plant. Now, the picture of Lei he shared wasn’t captured from the Mi 9 assembly line but was a throwback photo of Lei Jun actually helping out in the assembly line of the first Mi Router released in 2013.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 first flash sale is expected to commence at 10 AM on March 5. On that same day, Xiaomi will also open pre-sale on Mi Home with the device expected to ship within seven working days. One important thing we can grasp from Lei Jun’s boastful statement is that the company has got quite enough stock ahead of the sales. Xiaomi recently expanded the Mi 9 production plant to include BYD in addition to Foxconn’s foundry. That may have boosted the stock and indeed, we expect the sales in the global market to get rolling soon.

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Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Realme 3: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Mar 4, 2019

Oppo unveiled another handset from its sub-brand: the Realme 3. Unlike the previous model, this device has also a global version that comes with slightly different specifications, so it will not be limited to the Indian market. However, the initial launch will happen in India, that is why we decided to compare it with other devices launched in India that will soon hit the global market just like it. We are talking about the Samsung Galaxy M20 and the new Redmi Note 7, that is also the first Xiaomi phone after the separation of Redmi from Xiaomi. These devices are very different phones, but we can not say the same about their prices, so a comparison is perfect right now in order to find out which one is worth the money asked.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Oppo Realme 3

	Samsung Galaxy M20	Xiaomi Redmi Note 7	Oppo Realme 3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm, 186 grams	159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams	156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, PLS TFT	6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD	6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Samsung Exynos 7904, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Mediatek Helio P60, octa-core 2 GHz or MediaTek Helio P70, octa-core 2.1 Ghz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Samsung Experience	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, 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/2.0 front camera	Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 13 MP front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 13 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh	4000 mAh, fast charging	4230 mAh, fast charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

In order to cut costs, Oppo and Samsung opted for cheap materials for their affordable devices. We can not say exactly the same about the Redmi Note 7 as it comes with a more attractive glass back. It is not the most resistant phone out there as the endurance tests recently showed, but it is still above-average when it comes to the build quality, and it is also the most beautiful device of the trio. Despite the absence of an IP certification, Redmi Note 7 is also one of the few affordable phones equipped with water resistance, as revealed from the first teardowns.

Display

Samsung usually adopts its Super AMOLED panel for midrange and flagship series, while equips its entry-level line-ups with LCD panels. Samsung Galaxy M20 has a sufficient Full HD+ display, but Redmi Note 7 seems slightly better. And it has also a more resistant glass thanks to the Gorilla Glass 5 protection that is one of the strongest ones for smartphones glasses. Oppo Realme 3 totally loses the fight because it comes with a just HD display: its grade of detail is not enough to make it compete with its rivals from Samsung and Xiaomi. But we still appreciate its screen-to-body ratio and its narrow bezels.

Specs & Software

Realme 3 comes in two versions with different chipsets: one has Helio P60 and it will launch globally, while the other has Helio P70 and it is for the Indian market. Both are more or less at the same level as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 since it is equipped with the Snapdragon 660 chipset which is a direct rival of the Helio P60 and P70. The Helio P70 looks slightly more powerful, but the Redmi Note 7 has a configuration with 6 GB of RAM that overclasses the Realme 3 coming with up to 4 GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy M20 loses the comparison due to its lower-end Exynos 7904 chipset that is inferior to the Snapdragon 660.

Camera

As the Redmi Note 7 boasts the new Samsung’s sensor with a huge 48 MP resolution, it wins the camera comparison. It delivers more detail as well as more light, for more detailed photos. There is definitely no challenge as this sensor is way better than the dual cameras found on the Samsung Galaxy M20 and Realme 3. The Galaxy M20 should come at the second place with sufficient photo quality, but there should be only marginal differences between the Galaxy M20 and the Realme 3. In not any of these cases we are talking about high-end camera phones, but the Redmi Note 7 definitely offers something more. It is also the only device able to record videos in 1080p with a very high frame rate up to 120 fps.

Battery

Batteries are really strong points of these smartphones: all of them feature a high, above-average battery capacity. However, the most insane is the Samsung Galaxy M20 which reaches 5000 mAh. With so huge capacity, it should have the longest-lasting battery and it delivers up to two days of battery life on a single charge. It even supports a fast charging technology, even though Redmi Note 7 is the one that charges faster than everyone thanks to Quick Charge 4 and a max power of 18W.

Price

Realme 3 starts from just €110/$125 in the Indian market, Redmi Note 7 hitten the Chinese market with a price tag of €130/$147 and Samsung Galaxy M20 costs about €200/$225. Despite its price is not the most affordable one, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 wins this comparison due to better camera performance, a better hardware department, and a higher-end design and build quality. But its opponents still offer a very high value for money, especially the Realme 3 by Oppo whose price tag makes it almost a gift for Indian customers. Which one would you pick?

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen smashed severally but remains unscathed

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Oppo Realme 3: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

PROs

Great build quality
Affordable price
Amazing camera
Big battery
Nice design

CONS

Nothing particular

Oppo Realme 3

PROs

Big battery
Very affordable
Good hardware
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

HD display

Samsung Galaxy M20

PROs

Huge battery
Affordable price
Good cameras
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Android Oreo

OxygenOS 9.0.4 brings January’s security patch and Google Duo integration to OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

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Mar 4, 2019

OnePlus began rolling out a new update to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T over the weekend. The update which comes as OxygenOS 9.0.4 brings stability fixes and January’s security patch to both devices.

The full changelog for the update is listed below:

System

Updated Android security patch to 2019.1
Improved stability for OTA upgrade
General bug fixes and system improvements

Phone

Deep integration with Google Duo

Networks

Improved network stability

The update is 1741MB in size and is rolling out gradually to devices.

Honor teases an upcoming Tab 5 model with an 8-inch display, expected to launch soon

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Jeet

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Mar 4, 2019

Last year, in October, Honor launched its mid-range tablet in China, dubbed Honor MediaPad T5 which is also called the Honor Tab 5. While the original model launched in October last year comes with a 10.1-inch display, the company has now teased a new variant featuring an 8-inch display.

Apart from the smaller display, we expect the device to come with the same set of specifications and feature as of the standard model. The tablet comes in an all-metal CNC body and offers a screen resolution of 19200 x 1200 pixels with the aspect ratio of 16:10.

It is powered by a Kirin 659 processor with 3+32GB and 4+64GB options in terms of memory configuration. Since its a Kirin processor on board, you also get the company’s GPU Turbo technology which should offer solid gaming performance.

The tablet also features dual stereo speakers with Huawei Histen 5.0 sound technology with Harman Kardon professional tuning. It also comes with a fingerprint sensor and even face unlock feature. Other notable features include eye comfort mode with blue light filter and children’s corner.

Currently, the Honor MediaPad T5 is available in two color options in China — Glacier Blue and Grey. It is priced at 1399 Yuan ($200) for the 3+32GB model, 1599 Yuan ($230) for the 4+64GB model and goes up to 1799 Yuan ($260) for the LTE 4+64GB variant.

OPPO to announce ColorOS 6 update schedule by month’s end

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Mar 4, 2019

It has been months since OPPO announced the latest version of its custom Android OS called ColorOS 6. At the moment, ColorOS 6 is only available in beta for the OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. A lot of OPPO users are wondering why there isn’t a wider rollout yet. Yesterday, the vice president of OPPO, Brian Shen addressed their concerns in a Weibo post.

According to the company executive, the announcement last year was just a presentation showing what is to come. He added that the upgrade plan will be announced later this month.

The official ColorOS Weibo account joined the conversation and said optimizations and changes are being made at the moment. These will take some time but users will have to be patient.

OPPO 10X Lossless zoom camera smartphone stock to be around Two million

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Mar 4, 2019

At the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, OPPO officially showcased its 10X Lossless zoom technology crammed in a smartphone. Several stunning samples shot using the new camera tech were also shown. Later, OPPO’s VP hinted on his Weibo page that the smartphone bearing the new 10X lossless zoom feature will be unveiled in April. The OPPO VP has again shared some details on the launch itinerary of the OPPO model.

The name of the model is still unknown but ahead of the launch in April, the company VP hinted that fans will get a chance to pick up the device as soon as it is released. He hinted that the company shifted the release to April so as to get enough stock for the first sale. Consequently, he stated that the stock for the first sale will be up to two million units.

As a reminder, the 10x optical zoom uses a periscopic lens system. Although it seems the device has a triple camera setup but in the real sense, there are just two visible sensors; a 48MP main + wide-angle camera, both with OIS. The third lens is a prism, hence the shape is not round like the others. Light travels through the prism where it meets about five lenses before hitting the image sensor. The camera interface comes with a slider which changes the zoom level as it slides up. In other specs, the device is expected to feature a Snapdragon 855 chipset.

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Meizu Note 9 price leak confirms 1,699 Yuan (~$253) for starting model

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 4, 2019

On March 6, the Meizu Note 9 will be made official through a launch event in Beijing, China. The specs and design of the phone are not secret since they have already surfaced in recent reports. An image of the price card of the Note 9 placed at a retailer store is now doing rounds. It has revealed that the Note 9 will be available in China with a starting price of 1,699 Yuan (~$253).

The leak reveals that the Note 9 will have a base model with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage. There will be a higher model with 6 GB of RAM with the same amount of native storage. The leak shows that the higher variant will be costing 1,899 Yuan (~$283).

A recent leak had revealed that Meizu may also announce another phone called Meizu Note 9 Lite alongside the Note 9. While the Snapdragon 675 mobile platform will be powering the Note 9 smartphone, the Note 9 Lite is speculated to arrive with Snapdragon 660 chipset. The Lite edition of the phone is also speculated to arrive with a full HD+ waterdrop-style notch screen.

Read More: Meizu 16s to come with 48 MP Sony IMX586 camera and Opticial Image Stabilisation confirms Huang Zhang

The Meizu Note 9 will be equipped with a waterdrop notch display of 6.2 inches. A 4,000mAh battery will be powering the phone. It is expected to arrive with support for 18W mCharge fast charging technology. It will be featuring a fingerprint sensor on its rear side. For photography, the Note 9 will be arriving with a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. Probably, it could be equipped with Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor as the main sensor in its dual camera setup. The Flyme 7 OS based Android 9 Pie will be preloaded on the device. It will be available in colors like Dark Ochre, Silver Ochre and Starry Blue in China.

Huawei P30 Pro front panel image leaked to confirm curved display design and features

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 4, 2019

The Huawei P30 Pro renders that had emerged in the previous week had revealed the front and rear design of the smartphone. Freshly leaked images of the display panel of the P30 Pro have surfaced today. The new images corroborate on the rumors that the P30 Pro will be equipped with a curved display.

Rumor have it that the Huawei P30 Pro will be featuring an OLED display of 6.5 inches. The waterdrop notch display design will let the phone offer an impressive screen-to-body ratio. It is speculated that the handset will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. While Samsung has settled for ultrasonic type of in-screen fingerprint sensor on its Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ smartphones, the P30 and P30 Pro are expected to arrive with optical type of the biometric recognition feature. The display of the P30 Pro is expected to deliver full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

Photography has always been the major highlight of the P-series Huawei phones. The upcoming Huawei P30 Pro is expected to arrive with Leica engineered quad cameras. The exact configuration of the four cameras are not known yet. However, it is likely to feature a 3D ToF lens as the fourth sensor. Shown below is the camera sample of the P30 Pro. The smartphone is expected to deliver 10x optical zoom experience. It may house a front-facing camera of 25-megapixel.

The Kirin 980 SoC may power the P30 Pro with up to 8 GB of RAM. Some rumors claim that there will be a 5G version of the phone with 12 GB of RAM. There is no information available on the battery capacity of the P30 Pro. The 3C certification of the phone has confirmed that it will carry support for 40W fast charging.

Read More: Huawei Y6 2019 launched: A Y6 Pro with less RAM but a fingerprint scanner

The pricing of the Huawei P30 Pro is still under the wraps. The handset will be announced with Huawei P30 smartphone through an unveil event in Paris, France on March 26. The company is also expected to soon P30 Lite smartphone soon. The same phone is expected to release in China as Huawei Nova 4e.

OnePlus 7 hands-on image leaked to reveal pop-up front camera and a notch-less screen

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Mar 4, 2019

Last year, OnePlus had announced the OnePlus 6 flagship phone in May. Hence, it is speculated that the OnePlus 7 may go official around the same time this year. Reputed tipster has already shared 360-degree renders of the phone recently to reveal its design from all angles. A leaked hands-on image of the alleged OnePlus 7 has surfaced today to reveal its design in real.

Just as the new renders of the OnePlus 7 had revealed, its leaked hands-on image also shows that it will be arriving with a display without a notch. The upper edge of the phone hides a pop-up selfie camera. This design will allow the phone to offer a screen space of 90 to 95 percent. The recognition setup page seen in the image confirms that the phone will carry support face unlock apart from in-screen fingerprint scanner. The leak has no information on the specs of the phone.

Recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus 7 measures 162.6 x 76 x 8.8mm. The smartphone is expected to arrive with a triple camera setup on its rear. Also, the phone is expected to continue to feature the in-display fingerprint sensor that was first seen on the OnePlus 6T. The Snapdragon 855 SoC may power the phone with up to 8 GB of RAM. It may come with up to 256 GB of native storage. Some rumors have claimed that it could be equipped with a 4,150mAh battery. OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau had confirmed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 event that OnePlus 7 won’t carry support for wireless charging. However, the handset may come with better rapid charging technology.

The Snapdragon 855 SoC that will power the OnePlus 7 may not feature X50 LTE 5G modem. Hence, the OnePlus 7 may not debut as the company’s first 5G phone. It is speculated that the Chinese firm is working on a different 5G enabled phone that may debut some time after the OnePlus 7 smartphone.

There is no confirmation on the authenticity of the leaked image of the smartphone. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on its design and specs.

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Huawei Y6 2019 launched: A Y6 Pro with less RAM but a fingerprint scanner

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Mar 4, 2019

The Huawei Y6 Pro 2019 was announced first in late January in Sri Lanka. It was later unveiled in the Philippines in February. Huawei has now announced its sibling – the Huawei Y6 2019 which shares a lot of features with the Pro variant and even has a key feature the Y6 Pro is missing.

The Huawei Y6 2019 keeps the 6.09-inch 1560 x 720 Dewdrop display of the Y6 Pro and also the 12nm Helio A22 processor. However, it has just 2GB of RAM. Built-in storage is still 32GB and you can expand it via a MicroSD card slot (512GB Max.).

Within the notch is an 8MP camera for selfies. There is Selfie Toning Flash 2.0 which works with the screen’s own light for taking bright and natural portrait images in lowlight environments.

The rear camera is a 13MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture that allows in up to 50% more light for better lowlight images. Unlike the Y6 Pro 2019, the Y6 has a fingerprint scanner (we honestly don’t know what Huawei is thinking). It also has Face Unlock.

The Huawei Y6 2019 packs a 3020mAh battery that charges via a MicroUSB port. It also runs EMUI 9.0 out of the box based on Android 9 Pie. There is Huawei SuperSound on board which lets it release an additional 6 decibels of sound with stronger bass. It has a built-in FM radio that works without earbuds, support for Histen 5.0 and also has a party mode.

OPPO F11 Pro Sleek Hands on pictures appear ahead of March 5 launch

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