Xiaomi is rolling out a new update to the global version of its Mi 9 flagship. The OTA update brings optimizations and new camera features according to Roland Quandt (@rquandt) who has already received it.
The update comes as MIUI 10.2.12.0 and is about 456MB in size. The changelog says the UI has been optimized for displays with a notch. You also get new camera features such as “Moon Mode for AI camera” and the ability to track moving objects while recording a video. Xiaomi says the image quality has also been improved.
The Mi 9 has a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 6. It comes with a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. A triple camera setup graces its back which includes a 48MP primary sensor, a 12MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, and a 16MP ultrawide-angle sensor.
Over the past few months, Xiaomi was quite busy in rolling out MIUI 10 Android 8.1 Oreo-based updates to the majority of devices. Even though, they pushed the Android 9.0 Pie update to a few devices like Pocophone F1, Mi 8 and Mi Mix 3. In addition, Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10.2.1 stable OTA update to Mi Max 3 in China. There are many improvements and new enhancements in the latest build of MIUI 10 including Android 9.0 Pie features.
Last week, the direct download links of the MIUI 10.2.1.0.PEDCNXM based ROM was made available. Some users have manually flashed the update, but most of them are still waiting for OTA update. Today, Xiaomi has started pushing the OTA update to Mi Max 3. There are major advancements that the new update carries.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 MIUI 10.2.1 stable update changes
As per changelog, the new MIUI 10.2.1 update optimized the camera and has added various fixes. In detail, they have fixed the problems such as automatic burst shot, crashing while previewing photo, resized the exposure icon while taking photos and has tweaked the full-screen camera reference line issue. Even, it enhances the inbuilt photo editor in the device with the addition of photo frame feature.
Moreover, it has addressed the hotspot glitch in the settings menu. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has improved the accessibility by adding the desktop shortcuts feature. By default it is turned off, users can turn it on by going into the settings menu of the device.
Particularly in the file manager of the devices, Xiaomi has fixed almost every bug that was reported in the last few months. The Chinese smartphone maker has fixed thumbnail refresh issue which was working abnormally in an unorderly manner. There are many other changes that the file manager has received in the latest update.
Overall, Xiaomi has optimized the overall performance of the device by fixing some significant bugs. User Interface has been improved for much better accessibility.
Users can check for the update by heading over to the Settings>About phone>System Update. The update weighs around 2.1 GB, so we suggest you switch to WiFi networks to save additional costs on the carrier network. Also, make sure, your device is charged above 60% for smooth installation of the update. Xiaomi has just pushed the update, means that it would take few more days to roll out on every Mi Max 3 unit in China.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 China versions have started receiving the latest Android 9.0 Pie based MIUI 10.2.1 OTA update. We expect that Xiaomi will soon commence the Android 9.0 Pie update for Global variants also.
Over the past few years, DxOMark has turned out to be an important part of smartphone benchmarks. Almost all of the new flagship models that are released in the market are subjected to their thorough camera tests. But there are some smartphone companies who opt out of DxOMark tests, and OPPO is one of them.
Earlier today, OPPO’s VP, Brian Shen, questioned the significance of DxOMark benchmarks in today’s smartphone market. While talking to his followers on Weibo, he said that there was no need to set a specific standard when it comes to smartphone cameras. He questioned whether it was right to tune every smartphone camera to one particular standard.
OPPO’s flagship, R17 Pro has never been featured in DxOMark
“Do you really need DXO? Do all cameras have to be tuned to the same standard?
I mean, there may be a need for rating agencies, but does anything as subjective as taking a picture have to be set to the same standard? Is it right To beautify everyone into one style?” Brian posted on his Weibo earlier today.
Interestingly, OPPO smartphones are never rated on DxOMark’s camera tests. As a result, you won’t find a single flagship from the company on DxOMark’s best smartphone camera list. On the other hand, you’ll find almost everyone else, including Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, Sony and even OnePlus on DxOMark’s chart.
This goes on to prove that most companies don’t mind getting their smartphones rated from the benchmarking platform. While I agree one specific standard is never the best way to judge a smartphone camera, what DxOMark gives us is the opportunity to compare the best phones out there on a standard benchmark. Understanding how different smartphone cameras work in a set environment does give us an idea of where it stands among the competition.
That said, some might prefer Google Pixel 3’s camera (DxoMark score: 107) over Huawei Mate 20 Pro (DxOMark score: 109). So there’s definitely a hint of personal preference to a smartphone’s camera performance. But it’s unlikely that you would end up finding Asus Zenfone 5’s camera (much lower down the DxoMark chart at 90 points) better than say something like the Galaxy Note 9 (featuring one of the top DxoMark scores — 103).
What are your thoughts? Should we stop giving too much importance to DxOMark ratings?
The Redmi Note 7 Pro launched in India last week and has been getting positive reviews. It will launch in China on March 18 where it is expected to bring along the Redmi 7. Yesterday, Redmi announced it will give 100 lucky winners in China a unit of the Redmi Note 7 for free. Those who are selected will have to test certain features of the phone and provide feedback.
The giveaway seems to be open only to residents of Mainland China. To apply, you are required to fill a form using your Mi account. You also have to include your name, gender, phone number, mailing address, and your Weibo and Xiaomi accounts’ usernames. It is also required that you state the numbers of followers you have on social media and provide a reason why you should be selected.
Those who are selected will have to test features such as cameras, gaming, and audio performance etc. If you are interested, head to the registration page here and submit your details.
ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia revealed a couple of months ago that the Nubia Z17 will get the Android Pie update. However, after that announcement, there was no news related to that. Now the company has confirmed that the smartphone, which was launched in June 2017, will soon get the latest Android 9 Pie update.
The company has announced that the company will start recruitment for beta testers to test the Android Pie Beta version on the Nubia Z17. Later, the company will officially roll-out the stable version of the Android Pie update to all the users.
This will be second major update for the company’s 2017 flagship smartphone after the Nubia 6.0 update that brought Android Oreo version last year.
Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a bezel-less design and comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p display panel protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. Under the hood, the phone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor clocked at 2.45GHz.
It packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM. There are other memory options available, including 6GB RAM with either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. As for the camera, it comes with a 23MP + 12MP camera sensors with f/1.8 aperture and 1.4um large pixel.
The camera setup supports 2x optical zoom and 10x dynamic zoom. The focus time is also impressive at 0.03 seconds. On the front side, the Nubia Z17 comes with a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and 80-degree wide angle lens.
As for the software, the phone comes with Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box with Nubia UI 5.0 on top. Connectivity features include Dolby Atmos, Hi-Fi+, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac. The phone is powered by a 3,200mAh battery which charges up to 50% in 25 minutes.
Meizu has finally taken off covers from the Meizu Note 9 mid-range smartphone. While the Meizu X9 that was unveiled in September 2018 was the company’s notched display smartphone, the newly announced Meizu Note 9 has arrived as its first waterdrop-style notch enabled smartphone. The handset is driven by the powerful Snapdragon 675 and it comes with some exciting features such as 48-megapixel dual camera and fast charging enabled big battery. Also, it carries an attractive starting price of 1,398 Yuan ($208).
Meizu Note 9 Specifications and Features
The Meizu Note 9 features a metal and glass combination chassis with 153.11 x 74.34 x 8.65 mm dimensions. It is equipped with a waterdrop-style notched IPS LCD display of 6.2-inches. It supports 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels. The Note 9 offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89.23 percent.The Snapdragon 675 mobile platform that powers the likes of Vivo V15 Pro and Redmi Note 7 Pro can be found under the hood of the Meizu Note 9 with up to 6 GB of RAM. It can be availed in 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. For optimized gaming experience through GPU acceleration, the Meizu Note 9 comes with the company’s Hyper Gaming technology.
The Meizu Note 9 features a 4,000mAh battery and still weighs only 169.7 grams. It is lighter than Redmi Note 7 Pro that houses a same-sized battery. The big battery of the Note 9 carries support for 18W mCharge rapid charging technology. An 18w charger is included in the retail box of the phone. The Android 9 Pie OS customized with the latest Flyme 7.2 UI comes preinstalled on the device. There is no microSD card slot on the phone.
The small notch at the front is the home for its 20-megapixel selfie camera. It is the very same selfie camera that’s available on the Meizu 16 series. The back panel of the Note 9 is fitted with a vertical dual camera setup. It includes a modified 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor as its primary lens and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel. The Note 9 comes with support night scene photography and offers features like handheld night scene mode and tripe mode. The other features of the Meizu Note 9 include rear-mounted fingerprint reader, face recognition 3.0 for unlocking in dim conditions, 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.
Meizu Note 9 Price and Release Date
The Meizu Note 9 variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 1,398 Yuan (~$208), 1,598 Yuan (~$238) and 1,598 Yuan (~$238). The handset can be availed in Black, White and Blue. The official sales of the Meizu Note 9 will begin at 10 AM (local time) on March 11.
After nearly a year since it got a beta version of Android 8.1 Oreo, the stable version of the update is now rolling out to the Nokia 2.
The Nokia 2 is an entry-level phone that was released by HMD Global Oy in 2017. The phone has only 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage just like a lot of Android Go devices but it launched before the Android Go platform kicked off and unfortunately, it isn’t possible to migrate it to Android Go.
Juho Sarvikas, the chief product officer for HMD Global revealed last month that the update to Android Oreo will eventually arrive but there will be a trade-off on snappiness due to the phone’s entry-level specs.
The manufacturer has also revealed that the update will not be available to all users but just those whose mobile networks have approved the update. The official statement from HMD Global also said some applications may not be supported. The list of countries and operators where the update will not be available are as follows:
Countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland (Except Vodafone Ireland), Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.
Xiaomi’s newly independent Redmi brand launched its first smartphone in China in January — Redmi Note 7, which has been very well received in China. Recently, the company launched the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India.
The company has already confirmed that the Redmi Note 7 Pro will make its way to China on 18th March. However, the phone is expected to launch in China with minor changes in terms of specs and features and the company has said that it has “more surprises.”
Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch in China on 18th March, Lei Jun, co-founder of Xiaomi, has posted an image of the Redmi Note 7 Pro’s retail box in gradient color on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, teasing the arrival of the phone in China.
To remind you, the Redmi Note 7 Pro boasts a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 450 nits brightness and 15000:1 contrast ratio. The bezels surrounding the display measures just 1.95mm and it comes with Sunlight Display mode and Reading mode.
The device comes with a 2.5D curved glass on the front as well as back, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both the sides, protecting it from minor scratches. Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core chipset which is manufactured using the 11nm FinFET process, coupled with Adreno 612 GPU.
It comes in two variants — 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM, packing 64GB and 128GB of internal storage respectively. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 512GB.
In the camera department, the smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.79 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor for depth sensing along with an LED flash and AI-powered Steady handheld night photography mode.
On the front side, it is equipped with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with AI Beautify, Studio Lighting. Scene Detection, Portrait Selfie, etc. It also supports AI Face Unlock feature. The phone has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack and comes with a USB Type-C port as well as an IR blaster.
In terms of software, the phone is running the company’s own MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 18W Quick Charge 4 fast charging support.
Xiaomi has scheduled a launch event in China on March 18 at 2 PM (Beijing Time) for the launch of Redmi Note 7 Pro. We’ll have to wait for the official launch in China to know what “surprises” the company has to offer for the smartphone.
Meizu got the much-needed attention early this year when the company announced its Meizu Zero concept smartphone, which bears no holes or ports. Later, the company kicked-off plans to commercialize the smartphone and started crowdfunding on Indiegogo.
However, as we reported yesterday, the company failed to raise the amount of $100,000 in the specified time limit. Since the company chose the fixed goal route for the crowdfunding, the campaign only receives funding when the goal is reached within the deadline.
Now, Meizu CEO Huang Zhang responded on the company’s official forum to the news about the company’s failure of crowdfunding Meizu Zero smartphone. He shifted the blame to the company’s marketing department and said that the phone was only a pre-research project. Below is his statement.
This crowdfunding is carried out by the marketing department. The non-porous mobile phone is only a pre-research project of the development department. We never intended to mass-produce this project.
Many users have pointed out that the response of Huang Zhang lacks sincerity and is somewhat shameful and unfriendly to those who had decided to back the project.
As per the reports, the phone was considered in March 2018 and took almost a year to go to crowdfunding. The company had dubbed the smartphone as “Exclusive Engineer Unit”, priced at $1,299, and was said to be handmade by Meizu’s engineers.
There was also another version tagged “Exclusive Pioneering Unit” and with a $2,999 price tag but that version is sold out as just a single unit was available. The smartphone was to be offered in Black and White color options.
The Meizu Zero had a 5.99-inch curved OLED panel with full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and was equipped with mSound 2.0 technology, making it possible for the smartphone to emit sound from the screen which eliminates the need for the earpiece and external speaker.
The screen of the smartphone is also embedded with an in-display fingerprint sensor and the device also comes with an IP68 certified for dustproof and waterproof to keep it completely sealed and there’s no opening on the device.
Since there’s no holes and buttons, the smartphone was equipped with linear motor-powered pressure-sensitive virtual buttons for power ON/OFF and volume up/down functions. The rear panel of the smartphone is made up of ceramic. Since there was no SIM card slot on the device, it carried support for eSIM.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G, the China-based company’s first 5G smartphone is claimed by the company to support 8K video streaming, thanks to the use of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset and Snapdragon X50 5G modem.
The company says that it has successfully tested using Unicom 5G in Shanghai that the phone can play 8K ultra-high definition videos online. It also says that the end-to-end 5G network solution provided by Nokia Bell is the first multi-vendor 5G live network communication base on the 3.3GHz frequency in China. With the ultra high-speed provided by the 5G network, its possible to stream 8K UHD videos on a smartphone.
As said, the Mi Mix 3 5G is Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone and one of the few 5G phones that have been released so far. While the company has announced the pricing and release itinerary for Europe during MWC 2019 in Barcelona, it is expected to soon launch the smartphone in China.
The smartphone features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED with a 1080 x 2340 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC, coupled with Snapdragon X50 modem, Adreno 630, and 6GB RAM.
It comes with a dual rear camera setup which consists of two 12-megapixel sensors with AI-based features. On the front side also, it features dual cameras – a 24-megapixel primary snapper and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front-facing cameras are placed on a pop-up magnetic slider.
It packs a 3,800mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging. It also has a dedicated Google Assistant button. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G will be available for purchase in Europe from May with a starting price of 599 Euros.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones were unveiled on Feb. 28 in India. While the Note 7 Pro smartphone is scheduled to go on its first sale on March 13, the Note 7 handset will be available for buying for the first time in India starting at 12 PM from today.
Redmi Note 7 Price and Launch Offers
The Redmi Note 7 comes in two variants such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. They are respectively priced at Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 11,999. Its three color options include Onyx Black, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue.
The Note 7 will be available for buying at 12 PM from today through various platforms such as Mi.com, Mi Store app, Flipkart, Mi Home stores. The handset will be available at local retail outlets soon. On Flipkart, the smartphone is available with a 5 percent discount for Axis Bank Buzz credit card users. Flipkart is also offering Rs. 5,500 Buyback value at Rs. 99 and EMI plans starting at Rs. 333 per month. Airtel and Reliance Jio are offering double data benefits for the buyers of Redmi Note 7.
The Redmi Note 7 smartphone that features a glass rear features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel that offers full HD+ resolution. The waterdrop-style notch screen offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the phone along with up to 6 GB of RAM. Apart from the internal storage of up to 64 GB, it comes with a hybrid SIM slot for adding a microSD card.
The dual camera setup of the Redmi Note 7 comprises of the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 48-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It has a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone supports 18W fast charging. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device. A fingerprint scanner is available on the backside of the phone.
Vivo has announced the new independent brand called iQOO months ago, and the latest phone of it has been released officially last week.
Vivo iQOO is powered by Snapdragon 855 with Adreno 640 GPU, the latest processor for Android phone. Coming with 6.41-inch dewdrop AMOLED display, the resolution of iQOO is 1080 x 2340 pixels. In the camera department, there are 12MP+13MP+2MP triple rear camera with IMX363 sensor. The handset carries support in-screen fingerprint sensor and facial unlock, also supports NFC. Different from the Vivo family, the charging slot of iQOO is Type-C. What’s, more, the battery capacity of the phone is 4000mAh with 44W fast charging. It should be noted that the iQOO of 6GB+128GB comes with 27W fast charging.
Several online shops are starting to do the pre-order, let’s see where to pre-order the Vivo iQOO.
At the Giztop, the price of Vivo iQOO starts from $549, which is the good price for you to choose. You can click the button to get the terrific phone on Giztop.
The Mobile Phone Mall in Aliexpress starts to preorder the Vivo iQOO. You can get the smartphone with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage at $549.99. Otherwise, it is priced at $549.99 of choosing to add wireless headset, and $579.99 of adding Xiaomi Mi Band 3.
Here is the coupon code for preordering the Vivo iQOO on GeekBuying. The original price of it is about $734.99, and now the price is $655.99 that the reduction is close to $80. You can get the phone at $599.99 with the coupon code GIZ_WOXANMPR.
To target first-time smartphone buyers, Lava has launched the Lava Z40 Android Go phone. The entry-level smartphone comes with modest specs and it carries an attractive price tag of Rs. 3,499. Here is all the information on its specifications and features.
Lava Z40 Specifications and Features
The Lava Z40 that runs on Android Go version of Android 8.1 Oreo OS is fitted with a 4-inch display. The smartphone delivers a resolution of 400 x 800 pixels along with a conventional aspect ratio of 16:9. The display of the phone is shielded by a Gorilla Glass layer.
The Z40 is driven by an octa-core processor that works at 1.4 GHz. The SoC is supported by 1 GB of RAM. The native storage available on the device is 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone supports up to 64 GB of microSD card. The device comes with support for 10 Indian languages. The Go edition of different apps consume less space on the device. Moreover, there is a Data Saver feature for cutting down the mobile data consumption.
The Lava Z40 features a single camera of 2-megapixel on its rear which is assisted by an LED flash. Placed on the front is an LED enabled 2-megapixel selfie shooter. The modest phone carries support for bokeh mode for capturing photos with blurred effect. It is packed with a 2,250mAhbattery. The other features of the Lava Z40 include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack and theatre-like sound output. The handset measures 125.5 x 63.9 x 11.65mm and weighs 120 grams.
Huawei P30 Pro renders and leaked photos that have surfaced recently have revealed that it will be arriving with four rear-mounted cameras. A recently released teaser had hinted that the smartphone may carry support for 10x zoom. According to Android Central, Huawei’s Vice President of Global Product Marketing, Clement Wong has confirmed that the P30 Pro will be arriving with a periscope-style zoom camera that will offer “super-zoom” capabilities.
The Huawei P20 Pro from last year offered 3x optical zoom and up to 5x hybrid zoom. While Wong did not confirm on the exact zoom details of the P30 Pro, it is speculated that it will offer up to 10x zoom. Huawei CEO Richard Yu had shared an image of the moon that was snapped using the P30 Pro in the previous week. According to Wong, the image was captured handheld with no external help like tripod.
The renders of the Huawei P30 Pro had revealed that it features a triple camera module on the top-left corner of the back panel. Alongside it is a 3D (Time of Flight) sensor, a laser autofocus and dual LED flash. It is speculated that the periscope camera could be the third sensor that has a squarish design. Describing the photography prowess of the P30 Pro, Wong stated that it will offer “something nobody has done before.”
The Huawei P20 Pro was praised for its low-light photography performance. Wong has confirmed that the P30 Pro will offer enhanced low-light shooting experience. Google Pixel 3 and other phones that offer impressive night scene photography rely on software-based algorithms. Wong has added the P30 Pro’s night mode will be better than the software-only approach of competitors. This indicates that the P30 Pro will be equipped with unique camera hardware.
He did not share any information on the camera prowess of the Huawei P30. It goes without saying that the Chinese manufacturer may have designed it to deliver stellar photography experience like its Pro sibling. Reputed tipster Evan Blass had claimed in December that the P30 will deliver 40-megapixel maximum resolution and 5x loseless zoom.
The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones are slated to go official on March 26. Both phones will be equipped with OLED displays, Kirin 980 SoC, 40W fast charging (P30 Pro) technology and more.
Through a recent leak it was revealed that Samsung will be debuting the Galaxy A60 smartphone on April 19. It will be equipped with a massive display, a big battery and a triple camera system. Through a fresh leak, the front and rear design of the smartphone has been revealed. Moreover, the new leak has also confirmed some of the key specs of the Galaxy A60.
The rear view of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A60 reveals that it could be equipped with a 3D Glasstic body like the Galaxy A50. In other words, the phone could be featuring a polycarbonate rear with a shiny appeal like glass. There is a vertical triple camera setup placed at the top-left corner followed by an LED flash.
The frontside of the Galaxy A60 features an Infinity-U Super AMOLED display of 6.7 inches. Placed under the display is an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Its selfie notch includes a 32-megapixel camera. The screen resolution of Galaxy A60’s massive display is not mentioned. Needless to say, it will carry support for full HD+ resolution.
A volume rocker and a power key are located on the right side of the handset. The bottom edge of the smartphone features a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port and an external speaker.
The Galaxy A10, A30 and A50 smartphones that have launched recently are all powered by Samsung’s Exynos chipset. The Galaxy A60 is rumored to be fueled by Snapdragon 675 SoC. The new leak states that the phone will be packed with a 4,500mAh battery and it will be available in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. Both models are expected to include 128 GB of native storage.
The above specs are quite good for Galaxy A60 upper mid-range phone, but it would have been better it came with a glass or metallic rear. There is no information on the pricing of the Galaxy A60. The Snapdragon 675 powered Redmi Note 7 Pro with impressive 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 has a fabulous price tag of Rs. 13,999 (~$199). Being an upper mid-range phone, the Galaxy A60 has better specs than the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The Galaxy A50 has been introduced with a price tag of Rs. 19,990 (~$285) in India. Hence, the Galaxy A60 may cost under Rs. 30,000 (~$452).
What’s your opinion on the specifications and design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A60? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones will be unveiled on March 26 in Paris, France. The mid-range P30 Lite phone is also coming, but it may debut separately in European markets. Popular tipster Roland Quandt had revealed through a tweet that the base model of the P30 Lite will be arriving with 128 GB of internal storage along with a price tag of 369 euros. Through another tweet, he has also shared the configurations of the P30 and P30 Pro models arriving in Europe.
According to Quandt, the Huawei P30 will be landing in Europe with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage. There is no information available on whether the European markets will be higher RAM and storage editions of the phone.
The Huawei P30 Pro will be available in three variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. He has added the configurations and color variants of the P30 series may vary depending on country. Last week, the tipster had shared the renders of the P30 and P30 Pro smartphones. Both phones are expected to be available in colors like black, sea green and electric blue. There is no information available on the pricing of the P30 and P30 Pro handsets.
The Huawei P30v will be equipped with a 6.1-inch flat OLED display embedded with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The P30 Pro will be featuring a 6.5-inch curved OLED screen along with an in-display fingerprint reader. The Kirin 980 SoC will be powering both the handsets. Some reports have claimed that there will be a 5G version of the P30 Pro with 12 GB of RAM onboard. So far, Quandt has not revealed any information on its existence.
The P30 will be arriving with triple rear cameras that may deliver a maximum resolution of 40-megapixel. The P30 Pro will have an additional 3D ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. The P30 will be equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack whereas the P30 Pro will be lacking it. The exact configurations of the batteries that will be driving the P30 and P30 Pro are not known. However, the 3C certifications of both devices have revealed that the P30 will carry support 22.5W fast charging and the P30 Pro will offer 40W rapid charging.
Elephone A6 Mini is in the news from past few months, earlier it was seen in various leaks and rumors. Recently, Elephone launched it officially with 5.71-inch waterdrop display and MTK6761 SoC. There are many other improvements that the Elephone has made in the latest offering. It has added high performing hardware with many software advancements in the Elephone A6 Mini. Despite carrying mid-level specs, the device is made available for the price of $99.
Although, for the users who want to have an insight into the device before ordering it, then you can watch the above video for your satisfaction. The new video showcases the design language of the device more precisely and gives us a fresh look at how its User Interface look. Further, in the video, we can see its dewdrop display incorporating a front camera with a tiny speaker grill on the top. Its side fingerprint sensor, volume button, and power button placement make it easily accessible at any time. Further, it carries fully furnished User Interface running on Android 9.0 Pie. It carries a simple camera App UI focusing on the main features of the module.
As far as the specs are concerned, Elephone A6 Mini comes with a dual rear camera of 16 megapixels + 2 megapxiel. On the front, there’s also a 16-megapixel camera with inbuilt AI features. It carries 5.71 inches of dew drop display featuring 19:9 aspect ratio. The A6 Mini hosts the MTK6761 SoC accompanied by 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. In order to charge its 3000 mAh battery, the company has added a secure supercharging technology.
To facilitate its customers, the device comes with a fingerprint sensor as well as Face ID recognition. It is available in three different colors for the price of $99.
The Huawei P30 Lite is the least powerful model in the upcoming Huawei P30 series but it will still be packing some pretty interesting specs. Images of the phone on TENAA have revealed it will come with a triple rear camera setup. Now there is info that the base model will have plenty of storage.
According to Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de, the base model of the Huawei P30 Lite will have 128GB of storage, double that of its predecessor, the P20 Lite. But that’s not the best part.
tidbit: Huawei P30 Lite gets 128 GB base model, so 2x the memory for the same price as last year (369 Euro MSRP)
Even with the double storage, the Huawei P30 Lite will sell for the same price as its predecessor. This means you get overall better specs for the same price as last year’s model which sold for €369 (~$417). No extra charges, no hidden fees. Sounds great, right?
UMIDIGI always tend to focus on new innovative smartphones with high-end specs at affordable pricing. UMIDIGI S3 Pro is another device which has received a huge applaud from the audience at Indiegogo crowdfunding platform. About a month ago, UMIDIGI listed the S3 Pro at Indiegogo after details about the specifications and other features of the device. Surprisingly, it has received a massive flow of funding and has even crossed the 201% of its funding goals.
UMIDIGI S3 Pro: Camera
Recently, UMIDIGI launched the flagship camera-centric device. It carries a 48 MP Sony IMX586 primary camera + 12 megapixels secondary camera on the rear side of the device with a dual LED flash. It has the ability to shot crisp photos even in the low light environment. Its 4-in-1 light fusion technology makes photos more beautiful, clear, bright and contains less noise.
On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel Sony IMX 376 selfie camera. It will allow users to snap vibrant, dazzling selfies. UMIDIGI has improvised the software which makes the photos even more beautiful. Its both the rear and front cameras are capable of capturing exceptional details in every photo.
UMIDIGI S3 Pro: Design & Display
In terms of design, UMIDIGI S3 Pro has a premium ceramic material coated on the body. It carries the glossy metal frame for better durability and even facilitates better signal reception. UMIDIGI has added a highly durable aluminum alloy which makes it light in weight. It purely matches the Galaxy S10+ design with its premium build material.
On the rear side, the device carries a dual camera module along with a fingerprint sensor. Further, you can see a UMIDIGI branding at the bottom giving an elegant look. On the right side of the device, users can easily access the power button and volume rockers.
There’s a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with waterdrop notch. It outputs 2340 x 1080 pixels of resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Its display is paired with the LTPS technology which can provide higher resolution and gives vivid contrast picture experience.
Additionally, unlike the other manufacturers, UMIDIGI has added 3.5 mm jack along with YSB Type-C Port.
Performance
It is powered by Helio P70 Processor which is coupled with 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. Its Mali G72 MP3 GPU can easily handle high-end games and graphics intensive tasks more efficiently. The new MediaTek Helio P70 processor is optimized for Advanced AI processing efficiency and carries various other improvements over P60.
Along with the hardware, UMIDIGI has enhanced its software for improved performance. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie with various new tweaks that optimizes its performance further. About network connection, the S3 Pro supports global bands and Dual 4G VoLTE and it can support almost all network around the world.
Connectivity and other features
UMIDIGI has added a multi-function NFC support for Google Pay to ease out payments. In order to keep it running for a straight couple of days, the company has added a 5150 mAh battery with 18W fast charging technology.
Due to its growing popularity and to answer the backers’ aspirations, UMIDIGI has published a new hands-on video of the device depicting the magic of its 48-megapixel camera. It has allowed the backers to know the inner details of the device. Even though, the company has showcased the magic of UMIDIGI S3 Pro’s 48-megapixel dual cameras. The rear camera sensors have proved that the device can shoot detailed photos. It’s Helio P70 processor has also helped the 48-megapixel camera to function seamlessly.
The UMIDIGI S3 Pro is set to go on sale on March 18th for $279 which roughly translates to 1853 Yuan. Moreover, the company is giving away 10 units of UMIDIGI S3 Pro, one for each user who will win. If you wish to join the giveaway, you should head over to their official website.
LG has a number of entry-level and mid-range series but a lot of them are usually exclusive to its home country of South Korea. One of such phones is the LG X4+ which launched in early 2018. A new report has revealed it will be getting a successor this year called the LG X4 (2019).
Details of the LG X4 (2019) was found in the Android Enterprise Device Catalog and it includes some key specs. The phone will have a 5.7-inch display, which is significantly bigger than the 5.3-inch screen of its predecessor. There is no mention of the display resolution.
There is 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage but the processor isn’t specified. The LG X4+ is powered by a Snapdragon 425 processor which is pretty old already. Our guess is that the new model will come with a newer processor in the Snapdragon 400 series, maybe the Snapdragon 429. LG may also surprise us and use a MediaTek chipset.
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