Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 210 phones unveiled at MWC 2019

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Feb 24, 2019

Nokia 1 Plus entry-level smartphone and Nokia 210 feature phone are the other devices that were announced alongside the Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 9 PureView smartphones. Here are the specifications, features and prices of the Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 210 phones.

Nokia 1 Plus Specifications and Price

The Nokia 1 Plus is an Android Go phone running on Go edition of Android 9 Pie OS. It is a larger-sized version of the Nokia 1 Android Go phone that was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo in February last year. The handset is equipped with a 5.45-inch IPS LCD screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and support for a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels.

The MediaTek MT6739 chipset with 1 GB of RAM powers the Nokia 1 Plus. It has an internal storage of 8 GB. For more storage, there is a microSD card slot. It has an autofocus and LED flash enabled 8-megapixel rear camera. It is fitted with a selfie shooter of 5-megapixel. The handset has a bigger battery of 2,500mAh capacity.

The Nokia 1 Plus is priced at $89. In Latin America, there will be a limited-edition 16 GB model that will carry a price tag of $99. The handset can be availed in colors like Black, Red and Blue. The availability of the phone is yet to be confirmed.

Nokia 210 Specifications and Price

The Nokia 210 is a feature phone with candy bar design. It comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display and below it is a numpad. A VGA camera with LED flash resides on the backside of the phone.

Read More: Nokia 9 PureView with penta-lens setup launched: Specifications, features and price

The handset is loaded with S30 software that comes with support for Mobile Store for downloading apps. It is loaded with apps such as Opera Mini Browser, Facebook and Classic Snake game. It carries a price tag of $35 and its sales is expected to begin next month.

Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2, first selfie notch Nokia phones announced with $139 starting price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 24, 2019

As HMD Global has been doing since the past two years, this year too it has used the Mobile World Congress (MWC) platform to announce multiple smartphones. While the star of HMD Global’s launch event was the penta-lens enabled Nokia 9 PureView, the company also announced budget-friendly phones such as Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2, Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 210 phones. Here is everything that you need to know about the Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 Android One smartphones.

Nokia 3.2 Specifications and Price

The Nokia 3.2 features a 6.26-inch a-Si TFT LCD display with a waterdrop notch that delivers 720 x 1520 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. It is the first mainstream smartphone after the Alcatel 3L phone to arrive with a Snapdragon 429 processor paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM. The handset is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery.

The Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the Nokia 3.2. Apart from internal storage choices of 16 GB and 32 GB, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. Only the 32 GB edition of the phone features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It has face unlock which HMD Global claims works in low-light and unlocks in just 2 seconds. It features a dedicated key for Google Assistant and a notification LED that is baked into the power button.

For photography, it is fitted with an f/2.2 aperture 13-megapixel rear camera and an f/2.2. aperture 5-megapixel front-facing camera with support for face unlock. The 16 GB and 32 GB editions of the Nokia 3.2 are respectively priced at $139 and $169. Black and Steel are the two color variants of the smartphone. Availability of the phone is scheduled for early May.

Nokia 4.2 Specifications and Price

The Nokia 4.2 has a slightly smaller 5.71-inch waterdrop notch enabled IPS LCD display that supports HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 439 drives the smartphone.

A dual camera setup is available on the backside of the phone. It includes f/2.2 autofocus enabled 13-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. For capturing selfies, it has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. It is equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and has support for face unlock. There is a dedicated Google Assistant key and a notification LED is baked into the power button just like on the Nokia 3.2. It also has NFC with Google pay support and Bluetooth 4.2 and packs a 3,000mAh battery.

Read More: Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 210 phones unveiled at MWC 2019

The Nokia 4.2 comes in two options – 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. Both are expandable via a MicroSD card slot (400GB max.). They are priced at $169 and $199 respectively. It is available in Pink Sand and Black and will be available for purchase in April.

Nokia 9 PureView with penta-lens setup launched: Specifications, features and price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 24, 2019

After months of leaks, HMD Global has unveiled the Nokia 9 PureView flagship phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. The USP of the smartphone is that it is equipped with marvelous five rear-mounted cameras. Also, it is equipped with some interesting features such as HDR10 compliant display, in-screen fingerprint reader, wireless charging and more. Here is all the information available on its specifications, features and price:

Design and Display

The Nokia 9 PureView has a glass rear and an aluminum frame. It is an IP67-rated water-resistant and dustproof device. It measures 155 x 75 x 8mm and weighs 172 grams.

The Nokia 9 PureView is fitted with a 5.99-inch OLED display that carries support for 2880 x 1440 pixels quad HD+ resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, HDR10 and Always-on display. The display of the phone is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5. Also, it’s the first Nokia phone that comes with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor.

Cameras and Software

The rear shell of has dual-LED flash enabled Nokia 9 PureView has five cameras and a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. The penta-lens setup of the phone includes two 12-megapixel RGB sensors and three monochrome 12-megapixel sensors.

All the five camera sensors of the Nokia 9 PureView can function simultaneously to capture a single image of 50-megapixel powered a dedicated image co-processor. Each image has 12.4 stops of dynamic range. It is a sensitivity measurement where the brightness of the image increases by twofold. With the help of the ToF sensor, the Nokia 9 PureView can capture a depth map with up to 1200 layers of depth data for up to 40 meters away from camera.

For advanced editing of captured images, users can make use of Adobe Lightroom to export RAW images. Also, the phone includes the advanced Nokia Pro Camera UI that makes possible to see real-time camera adjustments. It also allows users to manage the exposure with fine detail. Google Photos app can natively support the photos taken through Nokia 9 PureView. When it comes to video shooting, it can support for 4K HDR video shooting at 30 fps.

Sitting at the frontside of the phone is a 20-megapixel camera with f/1.8 aperture with Tetracell pixel bining technology that can merge four pixels into one for brighter images in low-light conditions. The front camera carries support for AI Face Unlock

The Nokia 9 PureView offers pure Android experience of latest Android 9 Pie OS. Like other Android One phones, the Nokia 9 will be treated with OS updates for two years and security patches for three years.

Hardware

The Nokia 9 PureView is fueled by Snapdragon 845, a processor that powered Android flagship phones in 2018. The Finnish has reportedly optimized the camera algorithms using the SD845 that has been available since quite some time. It could have been impossible for the company to launch the Nokia 9 PureView now if it had used the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform that was announced in December 2018. The SoC is supported by 6 GB of RAM. The internal storage of 128 GB.

The smartphone is powered by 3,320mAh battery. It carries support for Quick Charge 3.0 and USB PD. Also, it is the company’s first phone to support 10W wireless charging.

Read More: Nokia 9 camera sample looks stunning, arrives via Nokia’s Edoardo Cassina Instagram handle

Price and Release Date

The Nokia 9 PureView carries a price tag of $699. The company has already started receiving pre-orders of the phone. The smartphone will be hitting the markets in March.

OPPO F11 Pro full specifications well ahead of launch

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 24, 2019

OPPO has scheduled a launch event on March 5 in Mumbai, India through which it will be unveiling the OPPO F11 Pro. It will be arriving as a successor for the OPPO F9 Pro smartphone from 2018. Well ahead of its launch, the full specifications of the OPPO F11 Pro smartphone have been revealed.

OPPO F11 Pro Specifications

The OPPO F11 Pro features a notch-less display like the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone that was recently announced in India. Instead of OLED panel found on the Vivo phone, the F11 Pro is fitted with a LTPS LCD screen of 6.5 inches. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The handset carries offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.9 percent.

The MediaTek Helio P70 that powers the upcoming Realme 3 will be also present under the hood of the F11 Pro. The smartphone is expected to arrive in two models such as 64 GB and 128 GB. Both variants are expected to feature 6 GB of RAM.

Another F11 Pro feature that resembles with the Vivo V15 Pro is the presence of a pop-up selfie camera. Leaked information reveals that the smartphone will be coming with 16-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. The back panel of the phone is fitted a dual camera setup that includes an f/1.79 aperture 48-megapixel and an f/2.4 aperture 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The All Ultra-Clear Engine will make it possible for the F11 Pro to capture topnotch photos in low-light conditions.

Read More: OPPO VP dismisses rumors about Find Z series, current Find X lineup to continue

The OPPO F11 Pro will come preloaded with Android 9.0 Pie OS that is flavored with ColorOS 6.0. It will be packed with 4,000mAh battery that supports VOOC fast charging 3.0. The F11 Pro will be equipped with other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and rear-facing fingerprint reader. The handset measures 161.3 x 76.1 x 8.8mm and weighs 190 grams. It will be available in colors like Aurora Green and Thunder Black. The pricing of the smartphone is still under the wraps. The V15 Pro is priced at Rs. 28,990 (~$408). It is speculated that the F11 Pro could be priced around Rs. 25,000 (~$352).

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Huawei Mate X: Worlds’s fastest, thinnest, and most expensive 5G foldable phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 24, 2019

Huawei might not be the first manufacturer to announce a foldable smartphone but its Mate X takes the crown in other areas.

Announced at a pre-MWC event in Barcelona, Huawei claims the Mate X is the fastest foldable 5G phone. It is also the thinnest and most expensive. Before we get to the price, let’s take a look at the features of the device.

Mate X Design

The Mate X has what is called “Falcon Wing Design”. Unlike Samsung‘s Galaxy Fold, it folds completely flat with no visible gap. Huawei says the hinge system used in the phone is patented and has over 100 components.

When unfolded, the Mate X is 5.4 mm thick – thinner than the Apple iPad Pro 2018, and when folded, it is just 11 mm thick. The device weighs 295 grams. There is no audio jack but there is a USB type-c port. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button.

Worried that the phone is fragile? Huawei has a specially made case for it that offers full protection.

Mate X Specs

The Huawei Mate X has a large 8” screen with a 2480 x 2200 resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels and no notch or “cliff” like the Samsung Galaxy Fold. When folded, It becomes a dual display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892) 25:9 display.

The Mate X is powered by the Kirin 980 paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card (256GB max.). The 7nm Balong 5000 modem brings 5G support to the device.

There are three cameras on the back of the Mate X which also double as the selfie cameras. The cameras were co-developed with Leica and are made up of a 40MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP ultra-wide angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. You can take a picture using the main display while the subject is visible in the secondary display that is facing them.

Just like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the Mate X also has its battery split into two but for a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. Huawei claims the new SuperCharge will allow you to charge the device from empty to 85% in just 30 minutes! This is the fastest charging technology on a device at the moment, dethroning OPPO‘s SuperVOOC 50W charging.

The Huawei Mate X runs EMUI 9.1.1 based on Android 9 Pie. It has NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 gets global launch, starts at €449

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 24, 2019

Following the announcement of the Mi MIX 3 5G, Xiaomi also announced the global version of its Mi 9 flagship which launched in China just last Wednesday, February 20.

Mi 9 Design

The Mi 9 succeeds the Mi 8 which launched last year and comes with tons of new features. It is Xiaomi’s first phone with triple rear cameras and also its first flagship with a waterdrop notch.

The Mi 9 is unlike the Mi 8. The back which is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 is completely curved and not just at the corners. Thanks to nano-laser engraving holographic technology and dual layer nano-coating, the Mi 9 has this cool rainbow spectrum design that is visible when light rays hit it. Xiaomi also added a halo ring to the 12MP telephoto lens on the back and covered the whole camera setup with sapphire glass to prevent scratches.

Mi 9 Specs

The Mi 9 has a 6.39-inch 1080 x 2340 AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 6 on top. Xiaomi has added Reading Mode 2.0 to protect your eyes. Under the hood is the Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform which is paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage.

The rear cameras consist of a 12MP telephoto lens with 2x zoom, a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera, and a 16MP ultra-wide angle camera for those wide-angle portrait pictures and videos. There are also a bunch of AI features to make your pictures appear better.

Under the display of the Mi 9 is an in-display fingerprint scanner which is faster and more reliable than last generation’s. The phone packs a 3300mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. The Mi 9 is also the first phone in the world to support 20W wireless fast charging which lets you charge the phone from empty to full in just 90 minutes.

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Xiaomi launches Mi MIX 3 5G for €599 at MWC 2019

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 24, 2019

Xiaomi is at MWC this year and it has brought along a number of new devices. Its first product launch is the Mi MIX 3 5G which comes with a new processor and a new modem.

The Mi MIX 3 5G has all the things you love from the regular Mi MIX 3 but swaps out the Snapdragon 845 for the newer and more powerful Snapdragon 855 processor. It also has the Qualcomm X50 modem for 5G.

The Mi MIX 3 5G is also pretty cheap. It starts at €599 – just €100 more than the non-5G version. Xiaomi says it will be available in May on Mi.com, at Mi Stores, and at retail partner stores. It will come in Onyx Black and Sapphire Blue.

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The Mi MIX 3 5G has a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED with a 1080 x 2340 resolution. It has dual 12MP rear cameras and dual front-facing cameras (24MP + 2MP). The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a USB-C port. It packs a 3,800mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4+ and 10W wireless charging. It also has a dedicated Google Assistant button.

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TCL shows off its foldable phones with DragonHinge™ and multiple cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 24, 2019

Last week we reported TCL is developing five foldable devices including one that wraps around the wrist like a large bracelet. It appears TCL already has some prototypes and is demoing them at MWC 2019. A Weibo user at the event took pictures of some of them and shared them on the web yesterday.

The pictures show different versions of TCL’s foldable phones but all of them share some similarities. First, they all fold inwards. They also have multiple cameras. And lastly, they use the same hinge system TCL has dubbed “DragonHinge™”.

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One of the foldable phones is designed like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. It has two screens – one on the outside and the main flexible one that’s inside. When unfolded, it transforms into a tablet.

TCL says the main display is a 7.2-inch 2K AMOLED panel with a 2048 x 1536 resolution and an ultra-wide color gamut. It also says the device has pretty narrow bezels with a screen-to-body ratio of 90.73%. There are four cameras arranged vertically on the rear of the phone.

The second device has only one display. When folded, it takes the shape of a flip phone. However, it doesn’t fold completely flat. On its back are three cameras.

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Samsung India teases 2019 Galaxy A series

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 24, 2019

This year Samsung is expected to launch no less than five new Galaxy A smartphones. They include the Galaxy A90 which will have a pop-up camera, the Galaxy A70, A50, A30, and Galaxy A10. Some of these models are expected to launch soon which should explain why Samsung India already has a page up for the phones.

The official Samsung India website already has a page for a few of the phones. The page shows three phones we believe to be the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50 and lists a few of the features we will see on them.

The Galaxy A10 has a single rear camera and an Infinity-V display. It is also missing a fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy A30 has dual rear cameras, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and an Infinity-U display.

The Galaxy A50 shown in silver also has an Infinity-U display and triple rear cameras. There is no fingerprint scanner visible and that is because it’s under the display.

Some of the features of the phones Samsung has teased include ultra-wide video mode, slow-motion recording, hyper-lapse video recording, and fast charging. Don’t expect all the models to have the aforementioned features.

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OPPO VP dismisses rumors about Find Z series, current Find X lineup to continue

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 24, 2019

Rumours about the OPPO Find Z just refused to die despite the launch of the Find X last year. A couple of weeks back, it was rumoured that OPPO’s next flagship series will be called Find Z. That rumour has now been debunked by OPPO’s vice-president Shen Yiren Brian.

In a Weibo post recently, the OPPO VP hinted that there wasn’t going to be any product bearing the Find Z moniker. He drew our minds to the fact that during the Find X launch conference last year, OPPO had disclosed that the Find series is now known as Find X series.

The defunct Find series is OPPO’s flagship series with the last model being the Find 7 launched in 2014. Since then, there have been countless rumours that the next device would be the Find Z but OPPO stunned us with the release of the Find X. Since the series is now known as Find X, there are speculations that the next model will be known as Find X2. OPPO had hinted that it will launch a Snapdragon 855 device this year and we think that model may be the Find X2.

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ASUS Zenfone 6 launching May 14 in Valencia, Spain, “official” ad reveals

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 24, 2019

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS will be launching the next-generation Zenfone model dubbed Zenfone 6 on May 14 in Valencia, Spain. Although no official invitation has been sent out neither has the company released an official teaser to that effect, a newspaper ad containing the launch details was spotted recently

The advert was spotted inside the magazine that comes with the press passes for the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 holding in Barcelona, Spain. The ad has the caption “Defy Ordinary” which perhaps refers to the design. The ad also teases the design, quite vaguely but enough to suggest that the device may ditch the notch design for a notch-less design which could see it abandoning the selfie camera. Recently leaked live photos of the Zenfone 6 seem to confirm this. Such design will see the Zenfone 6 come with ultra-thin bezels.

The Zenfone 6 has featured in a couple of leaks in the past, including renders showing the front and back. The device is expected to pack a triple-rear camera setup but we are not so sure about that. We expect more details on the specs and design to emerge in the coming days before the May 14 launch date.

Huawei P30 Lite appears on TENAA, reveals partial specs

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 23, 2019

Huawei will unveil the P30 series on March 26. The series will include the P30 Lite, the P30, and the P30 Pro. However, there is a possibility the Lite version will launch before March 26 going by previous traditions.

The Huawei P30 Lite has been spotted on TENAA and there are a few specs along with the certification. The phone has the model number MAR-TL00. Its display is 6.15-inches which is a tad bigger than the 5.84-inch display of the P20 Lite. Case renders already revealed the display has a waterdrop notch.

The P30 Lite measures 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm. While the height and width have changed, the P30 Lite is still the same thickness as its predecessor. Under the hood of the P30 Lite is a 3,240mAh battery.

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OPPO 10X Optical Zoom feature stars in official demo video

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 23, 2019

About a month ago, OPPO revealed its breakthrough technology known as 10X optical zoom technology for smartphone cameras. The feature is an upgrade of the 5X lossless zoom which was unveiled last year and has been featuring in OPPO smartphones. A couple of years back, it would have sounded crazy to imagine that hone cameras would be able to capture clear shots of objects that are zoomed in up to ten times. But OPPO’s 10X optical zoom technology seems to have erased all doubts. The feature is the first ever 10X optical lossless zoom tech to hit cameras. A demo video of the feature in action has appeared online.

The video first appeared on China’s microblogging platform Weibo but has been uploaded on YouTube thanks to the guys at Sparrow News. It demonstrates the feature going from X2 zoom right through to 10X without any hassle. The picture still maintains its clarity without any sign of blurriness.

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OPPO has disclosed that the new 10X optical zoom camera tech will be mass produced in H1 of 2019 and will continue till the end of this year. It can be used through telephoto, super-wide-angle, and ultra-clear camera sensors to achieve 15.9mm-159mm of focal length. It is a breakthrough in smartphone camera technology.

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OPPO confirms 10x lossless zoom coming in Q2, releases more details

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 23, 2019

Today, OPPO held its Innovation Event in Barcelona where it released more details about its 10x lossless zoom technology.

OPPO’s 10x lossless zoom technology will appear in a triple camera setup that includes a 16MP ultra-wide angle camera with a 120° FOV, a 48MP primary sensor, and the telephoto lens with the 10x zoom technology.

OPPO says it used a periscope module for the telephoto lens to keep the camera setup from being thick. The periscope module features two D-cut lenses and a prism. The Chinese manufacturer adds that both the main camera and the telephoto zoom lens have OIS to reduce blurry images even when you zoom in. The whole setup has a focal length of 16mm to 160mm and a thickness of 6.76 mm.

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OPPO revealed the 10x lossless zoom module is ready for mass production and will appear in its first device in Q2 2019. However, it didn’t hint at the name of the device. OPPO also provided camera samples taken with the super-wide-angle camera and the 10x lossless zoom telephoto lens.

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Nokia 9 camera sample looks stunning, arrives via Nokia’s Edoardo Cassina Instagram handle

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 23, 2019

Nokia is hosting a press event at MWC 2019 on February 24 to launch various new devices. As per the reports and leaks the HMD Global owned company is set to unveil Nokia 9, Nokia 1 Plus and a couple of other devices at the event. Except Nokia 9, all other devices will be of the entry-level and mid-level segment. Today, Nokia’s social media chief, Edoardo Cassina has shared a stunning photo taken by Finnish photographer on the Nokia 9.

The new images are showing the full potential of the Nokia 9 Penta camera module. It looks like Nokia has also tweaked its camera software along with robust hardware to take enriched yet beautiful photos. Nokia has followed leaders in the camera market such as Apple, Google, and Huawei in optimizing the camera software for excellent photography.

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Nokia 9’s Penta-camera module has been rumored to carry some out of bounds features and stunning picture quality. Although, from the photo, it appears that those rumors are somewhat true. Despite the fact that Instagram compresses images, we can still guess some metrics such as clarity and composition of the whole photo taken by Nokia 9. Even, the darkness, color balance, and extra level depth across different images are justifying the beautiful scenes.

The photo seems to be stressfully testing the camera capabilities. As different exposures at different parts of the photo are challenging the phone’s camera. Irrespective of these difficulties, the cameras of the device have managed to capture the beautiful scene in a really good manner.

Well, it would be quite difficult to consider any device’s camera from a single photo. A single photo is unable to justify the device’s camera capabilities. Even though we are unaware of any editing that has taken place before publishing this photo. Still, we expect Nokia 9 to come with powerful cameras as rumored in the past.

Nokia 9 Specs

As per the details that have been leaked in some past time, Nokia 9 will be coming with a Penta-camera module along with PDAF, AF sensors, and an LED flash. In recent official press renders, we have got to know about Android Nokia 9 One edition. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as revealed in a Geekbench listing. Furthermore, there is loads of unconfirmed information that is available in the web sphere.

Read More: Nokia 9 PureView penta-lens configurations leak 64MP resolution photography prowess

We suggest you wait for a few hours more, as Nokia is scheduled to host an event at MWC 2019 on February 24th in Barcelona.

OnePlus 5G Smartphone launch due for second quarter, initially will skip the US

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Simranpal Singh

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Feb 23, 2019

Samsung, Huawei, and LG are already on the verge of a 5G smartphone launch. Samsung has already announced the Galaxy S10 5G edition which will be made available within a few months. On the other hand, Huawei 5G device powered with 5000 Balong modem will debut in next few hours at MWC 2019 in Barcelona. Surprisingly, OnePlus has also posted some details about its 5G device.

As per details, OnePlus will unveil its 5G device in the second quarter this year. If everything goes as said, then the Chinese company will be among the first batch of manufacturers who would launch the 5G devices. Although, OnePlus has not detailed anything about the device yet but will be up for a showcase at MWC 2019.

Concerning its availability, then OnePlus won’t make it to the US as like of other manufacturers. Instead, they will debut the new 5G device in the United Kingdom via EE carrier. Further, the 5G compatible device will move to Finland with Elisa network carrier by Q2, 2019.

In an Interview to our sources, OnePlus Founder Pete Lau said that “It’s still very early days for 5G, and we want to take the opportunity to raise more awareness particularly within the OnePlus community, but not just limited to the OnePlus community, in what we can look forward to with 5G.”

OnePlus 5G device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Chipset incorporating X50 5G Modem. The specially designed modem is capable of providing download speeds of upto 4.5 Gbps. Even though, OnePlus shared an image of a prototype device encased within a shell.

In the coming days, OnePlus will showcase the gaming capabilities of its 5G device. Particularly, the company is set to highlight the device’s gaming experience with “Ace Combat 7” game. It would be interesting to see how the company flaunts the device’s gaming hardware when the computing is done at the cloud level rather than on the device.

Overall, it’s good to see that different manufacturers are working onto bringing 5G devices by the end of this year. Many other Chinese manufacturers like Oppo, Vivo, Huawei are already working to build 5G infrastructure. Even though, US President also seemed curious about the Chinese’s involvement in building 5G technology via a couple of tweets yesterday.

Initially, OnePlus is skipping the US market but has plans to launch 5G devices later in time once technology gets improved. While talking, Pete Lau marked, “The US is an important market, so a longterm 5G focus is critically important.”

Read More: OnePlus 5G Smartphone prototype to be showcased during MWC 2019

OnePlus has not named the new 5G device, but will soon get a one. Additionally, the Chinese company officially launched OnePlus 6T in the US via T-Mobile. Its unlocked version is also available from AT&T and Verizon. Currently, the OnePlus is retailing at the price of $549. In a small period, the Chinese firm has managed to attain the fifth spot in the list of top 5 brands of phones sold above $500.

As of now, we have to wait some time for OnePlus 5G device to official touch on the US shores.

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OPPO T1 flagship teaser image and specs leaks: OLED display, Snapdragon 855, and a ¥2499 (~$370) starting price

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 23, 2019

It appears OPPO may announce a new line of smartphones soon. An image of an upcoming phone called the OPPO T1 has surfaced on the web. The poster reveals the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform.

The image shows only the upper half of the OPPO T1 and a rough translation of the text on the poster says “Snapdragon 855 Youth Flagship”. The notch-less display stretches to the top and there is a slit in the frame for the speaker. The volume control buttons are on the left side of its frame. Since there is no notch or punch hole, the OPPO T1 is believed to have a pop-up selfie camera.

Specs of the OPPO T1 have also leaked. According to the source, the OPPO T1 has a 6.39-inch OLED display with an unspecified resolution. Its selfie camera is a 12MP sensor pop-out camera with AI beauty mode while a 48MP ultra-clear camera sits on the rear. The rear camera is said to have support for a super night scene mode, a new portrait mode, and macro mode. The phone also has Game Mode 3.0.

The OPPO T1 is also pretty affordable for an OPPO phone. Its starting price is ¥2499 (~$372) and this version has 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. For ¥2799 (~$416), you will be able to purchase the model with 128GB of storage but the same RAM as above. If you want more RAM, the 8GB + 128GB version will set you back ¥3099 (~$461).

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Huawei’s foldable phone is called the Mate X, poster and specs leaks

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 23, 2019

Earlier this week, Samsung unveiled its first foldable phone – the Galaxy Fold. It’s an interesting device albeit with a pretty steep price. Huawei will announce its own foldable device in a few days at MWC 2019 and a picture of a poster taken at the event has revealed it will launch as the Mate X.

Yes, Huawei’s foldable phone will be commercially known as the Mate X and not the Mate F, or Mate Flexi, or Mate Fold. Huawei actually applied for a trademark for the name back in February last year. Even at a point, the Mate X was thought to be the name of the device that eventually launched as the Mate RS Porsche Design.

With respect to design, the Mate X has only one display, unlike the Galaxy Fold. It also has pretty thin bezels and doesn’t have a notch. It doesn’t appear to be as wide though. The flexible screen actually folds backward into phone mode.

The right side of the phone’s frame is also thicker which is not surprising seeing as that is where the cameras and controls are located. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner with a button above it and on the back is a triple camera setup.

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Buy Doogee S90 Smartphone For Just $299.99 On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 23, 2019

If you are a thrill seeker looking for a brass-bound smartphone that helps you stay in touch with friends and family during your adventurous outdoor activities, the Doogee S90 might just fill the bill.

While the market is brimming with sturdy smartphones that usually cost a bomb, the built-to-last Doogee S90 smartphone has now gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag on AliExpress.

As part of its latest promotion, AliExpress has teamed up with Doogee to offer the S90 at an unbeatable price.

In addition to giving its loyal users a chance to grab the discount, the Alibaba-owned online retail service is offering coupons that you can use to save more money.

Doogee S90

Doogee made its long-awaited S90 smartphone available to the public in January this year.

Living up to the hype, the phone became an instant hit among adventure junkies and those looking for a sturdy smartphone.

Unlike other top-branded smartphones that are highly durable, the S90 doesn’t cost a bomb.

In fact, the 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant of the Doogee S90 has gone up for sale carrying an unbelievably reduced price of just $299.99 on AliExpress. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $374.99.
You can choose between various options such as 5000mAh Power Module, Gamepad g1, Night Vision Camera, Digital Walkie-Talkie, S90 Super Vision, Super Big Package and 10W Wireless Charger.

More importantly, you can avail great discounts on the aforesaid options.

For instance, the 5000mAh Power Module usually retails for $423.74, but thanks to a 20 percent discount, you can now buy it for just $338.99.

Moreover, if your shopping cart exceeds $300, you can use a $5 off coupon. If you end up spending $600 or more, you can use a specific coupon that lets you get an extra $10 at checkout.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out more details about the great discount that you can avail on different versions of the Doogee S90.

Buy Selfie Sticks, Speakers And A Slew Of Other Top-End Accessories At Slashed Prices On Banggod [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Feb 23, 2019

Accessories not only give your gadgets an unparalleled facelift but also enhance its overall performance.

While the market is brimming with all sorts of adornments for your mobile phones, speakers and other smart devices, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

In order to make a wide range of awe-inspiring accessories available to cost-conscious buyers, Banggood has launched a new promo called ‘Spring Outing Season.’

As part of this recently kicked-off promo, Banggood will be doling out great discounts on various items.

On top of that, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is giving its loyal users a chance to save extra 20 percent at checkout. We’ll divulge more details about it in just a bit.

In a bid to simplify and expedite the search process, the promotion has been split into multiple categories including Highly Recommended, $0 for 2nd, Half Price For 2nd, and more.

Each of the aforesaid sections features items that would normally set you back a pretty penny but are currently up for grabs bearing heavily discounted prices.

For the sake of an instance, the Blitzwolf BW-BS8 extendable Bluetooth tripod selfie stick usually sells for $31.99, but you can buy it at a dropped price of just $20.49, under the ‘Highly Recommended’ category on the promotion page.

You can extend this 36 percent discount by applying coupon code 18BS8.

The aforesaid coupon gets you an extra $1.50 off and brings the already lowered retail price of the Blitzwolf BW-BS8 further down to just $18.99 before you place your order.

Likewise, you can use an extra 20% off coupon to save a considerable amount of more money on select items at the time of checking out.

Aside from that, Banggood is giving its users an unmissable opportunity to buy two products and pay only for one.

The ‘$0 For 2nd’ category comprises items carrying slashed prices.

You can add two products of your choice to your cart, apply coupon code 50se0 during the checkout process and get the second item for $0 i.e. for absolutely free.

Likewise, you can add two products from the ‘Half Price For 2nd’ section to your cart and get 50 percent off for the second product by applying coupon code 50se1.

On top of that, the promotion page features a slew of other coupons that you can use to get additional discounts on various items.

For example, you can use coupon code 15selfie to get extra 15 percent off on selfie sticks, coupon code 15selfie to get extra 15 percent off on selfie tripods, and coupon code 20speaker to save 20 percent off on outdoor speakers.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts while availing extra discounts by applying these coupons that are regrettably, slated to expire soon.

Check Out Spring Outing Season Promotion On Banggood