Vivo is set to announce a new smartphone in India on February 20, the same day Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S10 series and a couple of other devices. That smartphone has been revealed to be the Vivo V15 Pro and a number of its key specs have leaked.
The leak is an official promotional image that shows the phone along with its key specs listed beside it. Just like the first leaked promotional poster, this is also from 91 Mobiles.
The Snapdragon 675 is an 11nm octa-core processor with eight Kryo 460 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It also has an Adreno 612 GPU and the same Hexagon 685 DSP present in the Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 845 mobile platforms. The processor will be paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage but we expect it to come in other configurations too.
The poster reveals the Vivo V15 Pro will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a Super AMOLED display. The display won’t have a notch or a punch hole since Vivo has included a pop-up selfie camera like that of the Vivo NEX. However, the selfie camera slides out from the right and not the left like on the NEX.
Vivo isn’t holding back with the cameras. The selfie camera is a 32MP sensor while the rear is home to a triple camera setup made up of a 48MP primary sensor and an additional 8MP and 5MP sensors.
A render of a device said to be the Huawei P30 Pro has surfaced online. The image shows only the rear of the device but gives us a look at the camera setup.
The Huawei P20 Pro launched with a triple camera system but it appears Huawei will be adding a fourth sensor to its successor. This fourth sensor is a ToF 3D sensor for scanning 3D objects to use on the phone. You will also be able to use it for real-time motion tracking and even skeletal adjustments when taking photos.
The arrangement of the main sensors hasn’t changed. Two of the cameras share a single housing while the third is separated and positioned directly beneath them. Under the third sensor is the LED flash. There is also the LEICA branding which confirms Huawei’s partnership with the German company will continue this year.
The ToF 3D camera sits a few millimeters to the right of the first two cameras. It is placed in a housing with similar length but is less thick. There is a black circle above the sensor and below it is the laser autofocus module.
The Mi 9 has been rumored to launch this month. The phone is expected to come with a bunch of new features including a faster quick charging technology. Today, live photos of the phone have surfaced online to give us an early look at the next Xiaomi flagship.
The photos were shared on Weibo by Wang Teng Thomas but he later deleted them. Thankfully, someone was able to save them before he took them down. The images show just the back of the phone but we can still make out important details.
There have been rumors that the Mi 9 will come with three rear cameras and the image confirms that even though only two sensors are visible. The cameras are arranged vertically just like those of the Mi 8. However, the LED flash now sits outside the setup instead of between the sensors.
The Mi 9 doesn’t have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which means it should come with an in-display fingerprint sensor like the Mi 8 Explorer Edition and the Mi 8 Pro. We expect it to be the new in-display fingerprint scanner technology which has a larger scanning area which they showcased last month.
The rear of the phone is covered in glass which we believe to be Gorilla Glass 5 like its predecessor or Gorilla Glass 6. The Mi 9 has a reflective finish and this variant is blue.
Tmart has a reputation for providing a wide selection of products at manufacturer price.
Aside from that, the leading online-shopping enterprise offers a modernized purchasing process, unmatched customer service and worldwide free shipping to qualified regions.
Staying true to its notoriety, Tmart is now offering its users an unmissable opportunity to get a noteworthy 5 percent off on all items.
However, it is worth noting that the coupon cannot be used for Limited Sale or weekly deals products.
For the sake of an instance, the Solar Power 25 LED PIR Motion Sensor Light Garden Outdoor Security Wall Light usually sells for $11.99, but thanks to Weekly Deals, it is now available for just $8.59. On the downside, you will not be able to apply the 5% off coupon to get an extra discount on this outdoor wall light.
The Multifunctional Mini Vacuum Machine, on the other hand, bears an $18.99 price tag without any sort of discount. You can apply the 5% Off coupon AFFFEB05 and get an extra $0.95 off.
In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the item down to just $18.04 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out. If your cart value exceeds $10, you can use your Tmart.com Points and save more money without breaking a sweat.
You can earn points through text reviews, image reviews, and video reviews. On top of that, Tmart gives you points for even registering on the online store.
You can click here to visit Tmart and take full advantage of the site-wide 5% off coupon, which is likely to expire soon.
There are a lot of memorable moments that are worth capturing. Osmo Pocket is designed to let you share these memorable moments with friends and family anywhere, anytime in just matter of seconds.
Marketed as DJI’s smallest 3-axis stabilized handheld camera, the Osmo Pocket is compact, yet capable of turning into moment into a true-to-life memory.
Among a slew of other impressive features, the Osmo Pocket camera comes with a 3-axis stabilized gimbal. Moreover, it adopts a new algorithm to deliver 120°/s of maximum control speed and control accuracy of ±0.005°.
While you’d expect a feature-laden handheld camera to set you back a pretty penny, the DJI Osmo Pocket has now gone up for sale carrying a considerably lowered price of just $349 on Banggood.
This is a 13 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $399. But if that doesn’t impress you much, we got good news for you.
Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code DOP10 and save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you get an extra $34.90 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the handheld camera further down to just $314.10 simply by applying the coupon during the checkout process.
An absolute steal at this price, the Osmo Pocket adapts to your movement, turning various moments into a movie-like scene.
Moreover, it houses a 1/2.3-inch sensor, 80° FOV, and f/2.0 aperture so that you can capture lifelike images. Aside from that, it can shoot 4K/60fps video at 100 Mbps.
You can also capture slow motion videos at 1080p/120fps 4x and click pictures at 12-megapixel with a pixel size of 1.55 μm at any moment.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the DJI Osmo Pocket handheld camera and avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.
With their ability to efficiently transform a regular television into a smart one, TV boxes are understandably popular among cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite series and playing popular games without leaving the comfort of their rooms. Much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers, a top-branded TV box or Mini PC isn’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.
Buying a low-priced TV box or a Mini PC usually allude to compromising on the quality. But it looks like GearBest is bent on changing that.
Keeping in link with that, the Chinese online store is offering a feature-laden TV box and a Mini PC from Beelink at unbeatable prices. Moreover, you’ll be able to save more money at checkout so keep reading to know how.
Beelink GT1 Ultimate TV Box
Equipped with the latest Amlogic S912 processor with octa-core, the GT1 Ultimate delivers high-speed feedback, coupled with smooth response.
It packs a highly competent ARM Mali-T820MP3 GPU, under the hood for an unmatched viewing and casual gaming experience.
The device runs Android 7.1 Nougat OS, allowing users to download, install or uninstall applications without breaking a sweat.
Aside from that, it ships with 3GB of DDR4 RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage capacity that can be extended up to 64GB.
While you’d expect a top-branded TV box offering the aforesaid features to cost a bomb, the Beelink GT1 Ultimate will set you back just $78.99 on GearBest.
This is a noteworthy 12 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $89.65. You can use coupon code GBCNGT1 and bring the already lowered retail price of the Beelink GT1 Ultimate further down to just $73.99.
On the downside, this discount will only be valid for 199 pieces only. It is also worth noting that the coupon will be available at 21:30:00 on February 2nd and it will expire at 21:30:00 on February 14th.
You can head straight to this link and grab the discount before the remaining pieces get sold out. Note that the promo is slated to end in nine days.
The Beelink N41 N4100 Mini PC packs Intel’s Gemini Lake Celeron N4100 processor along with the HD Graphics 600 GPU for enhanced performance.
It ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of expandable (up to 64GB) internal storage capacity.
Furthermore, the N41 N4100 Mini PC runs Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system and uses H.265 decoding in order to save bandwidth. It also supports 4K video display.
In a bid to make the feature-laden N41 N4100 available to the cost-conscious buyers, GearBest is now offering this Beelink-branded Mini PC at a dropped price of just $169.99. This is a significant 26 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $229.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GBCNN41 and reduce the selling price of the Mini PC to just $159.99.
The coupon helps you save $10 more before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
This coupon can be used starting at 21:30:00 from February 2nd. It will lapse at 21:30:00 on February 14th.
You can follow this link and avail the discount, which will be valid for the remaining 49 pieces only. It is also worth noting that the promo will come to an end in ten days.
Looking for a cost-effective tablet that doesn’t cost a bomb? We got good news for you.
Deemed as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying is now doling out noteworthy discounts on the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 and the Teclast F6 Pro Notebook.
We’ll divulge more details about the two devices and the discounts you can get on them in just a bit. Moreover, you’ll find out how you can save more money during the checkout process.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4
Launched in June last year, the Mi Pad 4 is designed to be operated using just one hand.
Aside from that, the device is loaded with jaw-dropped features and top-end specifications that justify the $342.99 price tag it normally carries.
Much to the delight of those living on a tight budget, Xiaomi has teamed up with GeekBuying to offer the well-received Mi Pad 4 at a lowered price of just $235.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_LQGDTJCP to reduce the retail price of the tablet to $229.99. In other words, you can get an extra $6 off simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out. You can follow this link to grab the discount.
The discount will be valid for the black-tinted variant of the Mi Pad 4 that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity.
Despite hitting the store shelves ahead of the F5 and F7, the F6 Pro became an instant hit among Teclast fans.
Marketed as a 2-in-1 convertible ultrabook, the F6 Pro is the first product from Teclast that targetted the mainstream market.
The F6 Pro boasts an impressive array of features including a new Fingerprints Identification. This feature enables the user to lock/unlock the laptop using just their fingerprints.
The device packs a powerful Intel Core M3-7Y30, Dual Core processor along with a competent Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU, under the hood. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage for advanced multitasking. While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a notebook that offers comparable features, the F6 Pro can be yours for a considerably lowered price of just $469.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a 31 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $680.69. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
Aside from taking advantage of the discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_XHTKXIWG and save $134 more before placing your order.
As a result, the retail price of the Teclast F6 Pro notebook reduces to just $465.99. On the downside, this promo will only be valid for two days.
So without further ado, you can follow this link and avail the discount, which is limited to the silver color version of the F6 Pro notebook.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you plan to treat your loved one to something special this February 14, you’ve come to the right place.
As part of its latest ‘2019 Valentine’s Day’ promo, the Chinese online store is offering a wide selection of products at unbeatable prices.
In order to expedite and simplify the search process, products have been split into multiple categories including For Him, For Her, Smartphones & Laptops, TV Boxes & Gadgets, Outdoor & Toys etc.
There are certain items that will be tagged with a “Rose.” If you buy one of these items, you will be eligible to receive a surprise gift.
GeekBuying is also offering noteworthy discounts on a couple of other products too.
We’ll shed light on the aforesaid items, the discounts available on them and even show how you can save more money at checkout.
Xiaomi Mi WiFi Amplifier (International Version)
There’s a notable difference between the Chinese and the international version of the device.
The APP for International Version is in English, whereas Chinese Version APP is in Chinese.
Equipped with upgraded built-in dual antennas, the Xiaomi Mi WiFi Amplifier provides an enhanced transmission ratio of 300Mbps.
In other words, its performance is on par with the mainstream router. The International Version of the Mi WiFi Amplifier would normally set you back $19.99, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $12.99 on GeekBuying.
Moreover, you can extend this 35 percent discount with the help of coupon code GIZ_PCKNBIGR.
When applied, the coupon helps you save an extra $4 by reducing the retail price of the Mi WiFi Amplifier to just $10.99.
You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in one day.
Toshiba’s well-received DT01ACA series of 7,200 RPM 3.5 Inch HDDs can deliver an onboard storage capacity up to 1TB.
The DT01ACA100 is ideal for consumer and commercial PCs, gaming PCs. All-in-One systems, and applications where capacity and reliability play a vital role.
The TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB desktop HDD has now gone up for sale carrying a lowered price of just $71.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a significant 28 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $99.99.On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_HRQGUSOZ to get an extra $10 off.
In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the device further down to only $61.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.
You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promotion sale comes to an end.
Samsung Galaxy M10, alongside the Galaxy M20, is the first device from the brand new Galaxy M series that includes entry-level and midrange smartphones from the Koran giant. Its specs and its price tag are a clear sign that the company is trying to gain some ground on Chinese manufacturers which are becoming a bigger menace every day. Does the Galaxy M10 look as interesting as the latest entry-level devices from Chinese manufacturers? We will let you figure it out in this specs comparison with Honor Play 8A and Realme C1 2019.
Samsung Galaxy M10 vs Huawei Honor Play 8A vs Oppo Realme C1 (2019)
Dual 13 + 5 MP f/1.9 and f/2.2
5 MP f/2.0 front camera
13 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 13 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4
5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
3400 mAh
3000 mAh
4230 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
Smartphones manufacturers learned to release even entry-level phones with attractive aesthetics. In this trio, the one I would pick is the Samsung Galaxy S10 because of its higher screen-to-body ratio thanks to its Infinity-V Display featuring narrow bezels and a small V-shaped notch. It has even a thinner body than its rivals. Realme C1 2019 has a bigger notch and thicker bezels, but it has the best build quality thanks to Gorilla Glass 3 by Corning protecting the display from drop and scratches. Honor Play 8A has a dewdrop notch, but its chin is thicker and it does not help it to achieve a high screen-to-body ratio.
Display
The display is one of the components for which Samsung decided to cut costs in order to offer a very affordable phone to the public. It is not even an IPS display, but it is a lower-end TFT panel. It remains sufficient thanks to its HD+ resolution, but Realme C1 2019 and Honor Play 8A are more satisfying when it comes to display quality. Realme C1 2019 has a bigger and more resistant display, but it does not differ so much in terms of viewing quality. So you can choose either the Realme C1 2019 or the Honor Play 8A if you want the best display, just let your tastes decide.
Specs & Software
These three handsets are entry-level phones but they are not the most low-end ones. Their hardware sides allow using every app with sufficient performances, as long as you do not opt for high-level gaming and multi-tasking. The best is the Honor Play 8A that comes with a midrange-class Helio P35 chipset by MediaTek. It can be compared to the Snapdragon 632 by Qualcomm and it reaches high clock frequencies up to 2.3 GHz. It even comes with up to 64 GB of internal storage that are not present on the other two devices. The second place goes to the Realme C1 as I define the Snapdragon 450 a better chipset than the Exynos 7870 by Samsung.
Camera
Samsung devices are usually superior to most of their concurrence when it comes to cameras. And it is exactly the same as the Samsung Galaxy M10. It comes with a dual setup on the back boasting a good focal aperture and great performances in most of scenarios (for an entry-level phone, obviously). Honor Play 8A comes right after with its bright aperture and a better selfie camera, even though it has just a single sensor on its rear side.
Battery
Finally, a thing in which Realme C1 2019 is undoubtedly superior: the battery life. Thanks to the huge 4230 mAh unit, it can achieve a way longer battery life than Samsung Galaxy M10 and Honor Play 8A, reaching two days of intensive usage. The second place goes to Samsung Galaxy M10 and its 3400 mAh battery, but Honor Play 8A is still more than sufficient with its 3000 mAh battery, given the efficient components.
Price
Samsung Galaxy M10 and Honor Play 8A debuted in the Asian market with a price tag of about €100/$114, while Realme C1 2019 is available to purchase in India for 7500 INR that is equivalent to about €92/$105 at the actual change. In my opinion, finally Samsung is starting to become competitive even in the low-end sector, and the new M series may help it gain some ground on Chinese manufacturers in this niche. But the Galaxy M10 does not win this comparison unless the final user is a camera addicted. I think it is basically a draw, with Samsung Galaxy M10 offering better camera performances, Honor Play 8A with a better hardware and Realme C1 2019 with a longer battery life. Which one do you prefer?
Huawei‘s Richard Yu, CEO of its Consumer Business Group had first disclosed in October 2017 that the company has got a foldable phone in the works. Richard Yu also disclosed that the company already had a working prototype of a two-screen device with only a small gap between both screens that needed to be fixed. Before then, Huawei’s rival Samsung was also rumoured to be working on a foldable phone. That rumour soon blossomed and not long after, the company confirmed it is indeed working on such a device. 2019 is looking to be the year of the foldable phones and Huawei will indeed be one of the early birds to unveil a commercial model.
Richard Yu himself had indicated last week at the launch of the Balong 5000 5G chipset that Huawei will present her 5G Foldable smartphone at MWC 2019. The foldable smartphone is expected to feature the new Balong 5000 chipset which is the company’s response to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X50 5G modem.
Ahead of MWC 2019, tech blog LetsGoDigital has now released 3D renders of the Huawei foldable phone perhaps curried from patent sketches. We are no sure the final design will be exactly like this one. Apart from the attractive graphic design, there are not so many details we can cling on to. Looking at the renders, we cannot tell if the device will fold outwards or inwards only. Since it uses a flexible OLED panel, it is possible the device can open both ways as desired. When it is to be used as a phone, it is folded outward and when not on use, the user may have to fold it inward.
Details of the device are sketchy and so, it is unclear if there will be an M-Pen onboard as is the case with the Mate 20 X gaming smartphone. We’ll have to wait until MWC to find out more about the Huawei foldable phone. The Chinese giant has a press conference scheduled to hold on February 24 where we believe the 5G foldable smartphone will be unveiled.
February is the month in which MWC 2019 kicks off, so it usually represents the most important period of the year for the smartphones market. Just like in the last year, this month the main companies will unveil most of the best smartphones of 2019, that will also be among the most innovative ever seen. Almost every important smartphone manufacturer (excluding Apple and a few other names) will showcase at least one new device.
That is exactly the reason why we decided to publish a post with top upcoming smartphones in February 2019, including the ones that will be announced at Mobile World Congress. Note that not every phone mentioned is officially confirmed as our selection is also based on the most recent and reliable leaks and rumors.
Upcoming high-end smartphones in February 2019
Foldable and 5G smartphones by Samsung, LG and Oppo
All the eyes are pointed on foldable phones for the upcoming Mobile World Congress. They should be the hottest innovation of this year and they will act as smartphones and tablets at the same time. Samsung, LG, and Oppo will showcase their first foldable phone at MWC 2019. The first recently revealed it through some billboards in Paris, while LG was tipped to come up with a foldable phone by trusted Korean sources. Anyways, LG’s foldable phone should not have a foldable display but it should be something similar to ZTE Axon M with two displays merging into one. Instead, Oppo’s foldable phone may come with a foldable display just like the Galaxy F by Samsung. Samsung and LG should also announce at least one 5G-enabled device.
Samsung Galaxy S10 line-up
An official teaser confirmed that the whole Samsung Galaxy S10 line-up will be officially unveiled on February 20, in an event that will be held in San Francisco, United States. The line-up will be composed of at least three models: Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and a more affordable, flat-screened Galaxy S10 E. The Galaxy S10 and its Plus variant will come with an under-display fingerprint scanner and a curved screen. The smartphones will be equipped with a Snapdragon 855 or an Exynos 9820 chipset depending on the market. Everyone will be able to follow the launch event thanks to the live streaming on samsung.com.
Nokia 9 PureView
After a year waiting, HMD Global finally decided to unveil its next flagship: Nokia 9 PureView. It will be officially announced on February 24, the day in which MWC 2019 kicks off. Just like Samsung, HMD Global may decide to make live streaming to allow everyone watching the event. The most spectacular feature of the Nokia 9 PureView will be its Penta-camera setup on the back. The phone will be under the Android One program, it will come with a notch-less display and flagship-class features.
LG G8 and V50 ThinQ
LG usually unveils the flagships from G series at Mobile World Congress and this year it will be the same, but LG G8 ThinQ won’t be alone. It is speculated that the company will also bring the LG V50 ThinQ to the show, that is the next flagship from the V series. In case you do not know, flagship smartphones from the V series usually come in the second half of the year. Both LG G8 and V50 ThinQ will come with a new “touchless” technology that will allow users controlling their smartphones through gestures in the air, without even touching the display. For the LG G8, the company will opt for a waterdrop notch and it will boast a Snapdragon 855 chipset, just like the V50 ThinQ.
Sony Xperia XZ4 and XZ4 Compact
Sony confirmed its presence at MWC 2019 through a press invite, but it did not mention which devices will be unveiled. However, according to the latest leak, we will see Sony Xperia XZ4 and XZ4 Compact. A Sony exec recently promised a much better camera experience in an interview, and this is a further confirmation of the arrival of a flagship phone. Sony Xperia XZ4 should be the first smartphone to have a super tall display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The XZ4 Compact will be its compact variant, it should still come with flagship-class specifications but also with a more affordable price.
Upcoming midrange smartphones in February 2019
Xiaomi Redmi X
Redmi has always been a series of Xiaomi phones focused on the quality-price ratio, with midrange and low-end specs. That is why we put the Xiaomi Redmi X in the midrange sections. But according to the latest teaser from Xiaomi sub-brand, the handset might come with high-end hardware. The mysterious Redmi X will be official on February 15 and according to the poster, it will have an in-display fingerprint reader. This is a feature that Xiaomi includes in flagships only, so this suggests that the phone may be equipped with either a Snapdragon 710/675 chipset or with a SoC from the Snapdragon 8xx series.
Nokia 6.2 and 8.1 Plus
Take this info with a pinch of salt as it comes from rumors and leaks, but Nokia 9 PureView may not be the only new HMD Global device at MWC 2019. Nokia 6.2 might join the club alongside the Nokia 8.1 Plus. The first is expected to come with a Snapdragon 632 chipset, a 6.2-inch display and an in-display front camera. Both the handsets are expected to come with a rear dual camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The devices will initially launch in China, then they will hit Europe shortly after.
Vivo V15 Pro
February 20 will not only be the day of Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones, but there will also be another interesting device to catalyze the attention of midrange lovers. Vivo V15 Pro will be announced on February 20 and it will be the second Vivo’s phone after the NEX to sport a pop-up selfie camera. Given that there will be a motorized pop-up camera, the display should be almost fully borderless. Leaked photos of a protective case revealed the presence of a big cutout on the upper right side that should be the housing for triple rear camera setup.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
Earlier this month Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 made its debut with an impressive price and perfect midrange specifications. After that, the company launched a survey in order to know whether or not people desired a higher-end variant of the handset. The survey had a positive result and soon the Chinese giant will release the Redmi Note 7 Pro. However, the new variant will not be so different from the vanilla Redmi Note 7. The only difference should be in the hardware side: Redmi Note 7 Pro is said to come with a Snapdragon 675 instead of a 660. Plus, it will have 128 GB of internal storage and 6 GB of RAM.
In a press conference in Brazil, Motorola will unveil the new devices from the series which literally trained its sales in the last year: the Moto G7 and G7 Plus, with midrange-class specs. They will come with thinner bezels compared to their predecessors, as well as a waterdrop notch. They will be different in the screen size and the hardware side. The first will come with a Snapdragon 632 chipset, while the second is said to have a Snapdragon 660.
Sony Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra
Alongside the Xperia XZ4 series, Sony will refresh its midrange line-up with the Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra. The latter is definitely the most interesting as it is said to come with a huge 6.5-inch screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio, perfect for phablet lovers. The former will have an average 5.9-inch display and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset. These smartphones may be the first from the XA line-up to have dual rear cameras. The only “affordable” Sony device with a dual camera until now is the Xperia XA2 Ultra, but it has a dual selfie camera.
Upcoming low-end smartphones in February 2019
Oppo Realme 3
After launching the Realme C1 (2019) with an upgraded hardware side, Oppo’s sub-brand is planning the launch of the Realme 3 with a totally renewed specs sheet. We do not know for sure that it will come in February, but we know that it will be launched in this quarter. Even though it will be a very affordable device, it is said to sport an excellent 48 MP camera on its back, which will not cause a huge loss of detail even while zooming and will provide a high definition in most of the scenarios. The phone is rumored to come alongside the Realme A1, another affordable device that will sit in the middle between Realme C1 and U1.
Moto G7 Play and G7 Power
Moto G7 Play and G7 Power will be unveiled alongside the vanilla Moto G7 and the G7 Plus on February 7, Brazil. The former will simply be a more affordable device with lower-end specs, while the second will distinguish from its brother not only for its great quality-price ratio but also for having a huge 5000 mAh battery.
Sony Xperia L3
Last but not least, Sony is expected to unveil its most affordable last-generation handset at MWC 2019: the Xperia L3. It recently obtained the Bluetooth SIG certification alongside the Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra. According to leaks, it will have a side-mounted fingerprint reader, a 5.7 panel and a dual rear camera.
Huawei recently launched its mid-range smartphone Huawei P Smart (2019). Now, the company has launched the same smartphone in the Japanese market, albeit with a different name — Huawei Nova Lite 3. The device is now available for purchase in Japan carrying a price tag of JPY 26,880, which roughly converts to $247.
The smartphone will be available in three color options — Coral Red, Aurora Blue, and Midnight Black color. In the U.K., the device is available in Aurora Blue, Midnight Black, and Sapphire Blue colors. Apart from the internal storage capacity and front-facing camera, most of the specifications in Nova Lite 3 remain the same as P Smart (2019).
The Huawei Nova Lite 3 comes with a 6.21-inch waterdrop notch screen. The handset supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by the company’s own Kirin 710 chipset, accompanied by 3GB of RAM. For storage, the handset comes equipped with 32GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.
As for the photography, the smartphone comes with vertically aligned dual camera sensors with a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, it comes with a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone’s camera comes with artificial intelligence (AI) integration, which allows the smartphone to select the camera parameters based on the subjects in a scene that ensures you get the best shot. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. The device runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own EMUI 9.0.
Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and micro-USB 2.0. It will also be auVoLTE compatible when the device will receive the next software update. The device is powered by a 3,400mAh battery.
Last year, Oppo announced innovative devices with bezel-less display and on-screen fingerprint sensors. It packed the Oppo X Find with outstanding hardware specification which turned into a nightmare for some other competitor’s flagship devices. As like of 2018, Oppo is also targeting 2019 on a high note, they will announce another high-end smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855. This year they will also debut into the market of smartwatches and smart headphones.
In a recent Qualcomm China’s text interview of Oppo’s CEO Chen Mingyong, he talked about the Oppo’s 2019 plans. He added that the company is keen on bringing new powerful devices to the market. They are also looking to move into the smart home products market with the launch of smart devices for everyday use. They are working on every effort to bring 5G support to their new smartphones.
Oppo 2019 plans
Oppo Find X2 in works?
Oppo is tremendously working hard to bring various new devices into the market. In the interview, Chen Mingyong awsnered about upcoming Oppo flagships and the future of Find X device. He said that Find X is inspired by exploration and innovative technologies. It is a combination of art and technology along with the fusion of new innovative inventions. He termed Snapdragon 845 and 3D structured light technology as reasons behind such immense popularity of Find X.
He also urged that company is soon planning to come up with a Snapdragon 855 processor powered smartphone device. It is expected to make a debut before the end of 2019’s first half. Although he didn’t confirm any other spec of the device, most probably it would be named Oppo FInd X2.
Oppo 5G Plans
Terming the 5G as a groundbreaking technology, he confirmed that Oppo is continuously evolving to develop AI capabilities and 5G technology. It is a revolutionary experience which users should enjoy with much satisfaction and primitiveness. He said Oppo “will further develop AI capabilities with 5G, actively explore the application scenarios of 5G+ era”.
Speaking about 5G technology, Meng added that the new technology needs the blend of AI, AR and other technologies. Although he asserted that 5G is not just about the Internet of Things, it is an overall makeover of devices with new futuristic technologies. He said, “The 5G+ era is not just the Internet of Everything, but also the integration of all things. The deep integration of 5G with AI, AR and other technologies will lead to new hardware, new connections and new services. At the beginning of this year, OPPO officially established the emerging mobile terminal business unit to explore new entrances in the 5G+ era. Based on the user’s high frequency and cross-scenario usage, we will take the lead in targeting smart watches and smart headphones to create the next entry-level product.”
Oppo Smart devices
Oppo is also trying to enter the new spheres of the technology world. As per the Chen, Oppo is actively working on to bring different smart devices in the market. They are set to debut various new smart home devices such as smart headphones, smartwatches and others in the market.
Oppo is tremendously improving its product catalogue and this year will be significant for the Chinese company. It is actively working to bring new products and services under the single branch.
Moreover, last year in October, Oppo successfully achieved the 5G connectivity support with a customised version of Oppo R15.
The official press renders of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ had leaked few hours ago. A new leak has now revealed the different variants, color options and pricing of the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ for the Netherland..
Samsung Galaxy S10e
The Galaxy S10e will be the entry-level model in the Galaxy S10 series. The leak reveals that it will be arriving with an inbuilt storage of 128 GB and 6 GB of RAM. It will be available in Europe in colors like Canary Yellow, Prism Black, Green and White. It will be carrying a price tag of 749 euros (~857). Europe will be receiving a Blue variant for the phone sometime after the launch.$
Samsung Galaxy S10
The Galaxy S10 will be available in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB + 512 GB storage choices. Both storage variants of the S10 will be available in colors like Black, Green, White and Blue. The 128 GB and 512 GB variants of the smartphone will be respectively priced at 899 euros (~$1,029) and 1,149 euros (~$1,315).
Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Galaxy S10+ models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage will be available in colors like Black, Green, White and Blue. These models will be respectively priced at 999 euros (~$1,145) and 1,249 euros (~$1,430).
The highest configuration of the Galaxy S10+ will have 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. This model will be equipped with ceramic body. Hence, it will be available in two colors like Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. The 1 TB Galaxy S10+ with 12 GB of RAM will be priced at 1,499 euros (~$1,720).
The Galaxy S10e will be featuring a 5.8-inch S-AMOLED display and it will be fueled by a 3,000mAh battery. It will be equipped with a dual camera setup on its rear and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
The Galaxy S10 and S10+ will be respectively arriving with 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch displays. Both devices will feature triple rear-mounted cameras and under-display fingerprint scanners. The S10 will have a single front-facing camera whereas the S10+ will have dual selfie snappers. The S10 will be housing a 3,300mAh battery and the S10+ will be arriving with a 4,000mAh battery.
Amid of diplomatic crisis between Canada and China due to Huawei Telecom, the Canadian telecom operator is joining hands with Huawei. ABC Communications has partnered with the Huawei to test broadband in the rural areas of western British Columbia. Currently, the Canada telecom will test the service within a small area and then will expand to more regions.
It is quite surprising that on one hand, the Canadian government is taking a tough stance against Huawei. But country’s telecom player, ABC communication is making a new deal with Huawei for expanding its broadband reach across the country. Speaking on occasion, Eric Li, president of Huawei Canada has welcomed the move. He said in a statement that the company was “proud to provide a solution to this unique Canadian challenge” in the announcement.
Recently, in a US-China trade War, Canada made an entry by arresting Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou from Vancouver airport at the request of American Authorities. Since then, China has been finding ways to take on Canada. Although, the home country of Huawei has arrested two Canadians and sentenced one of them to the death penalty under an apparent act of retaliation.
Huawei has received a lot of flak in the past few months as the US and its allies have excluded the company from 5G networking plans. Various countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and others have banned Huawei for participating in 5G plans. Though, Canada is now reconsidering about its stance on Huawei’s inclusion in the new era networking plans.
Whatever the thing is, this new partnership is a step ahead in providing faster speed internet in the rural areas. It will also serve the Canadian Government’s task to increase overall internet speed in rural Canada. Earlier, Canada planned to trade rural internet services for the 5G networks in Cities, but now there will be some other model to serve the purpose.
Indian retailer Flipkart had recently teased that a new series of smartphones will be made official soon. The landing page on the retailer site has been now updated as it now confirms that the OPPO K1 smartphone will be made official on Feb. 6 at 12 PM. The K1 smartphone will be introducing the OPPO’s K-series of smartphones in India. It is the very same smartphone that was announced in China in October last year.
OPPO K1 promises to deliver latest technology at an incredible price. It is expected to arrive as the cheapest smartphone with in-screen fingerprint scanner. In China, the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage editions of the OPPO K1 are respectively priced at 1,599 yuan (~$237) and 1,799 Yuan (~$267). In India, the smartphone is likely to be priced around Rs. 20,000 (~$281).
OPPO K1 Specifications and Features
The OPPO K1 is fitted with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display that delivers full HD+ resolution. The waterdrop-style notched screen offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Snapdragon 660 is present under the hood of the OPPO K1 with up to 6 GB of RAM. It comes with a native storage of up to 64 GB.
The ColorOS 5.2 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo is preinstalled on the device. It comes with a selfie camera of 25-megapixel. Placed on the rear side of the phone is 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It is packed with a 3,600mAh battery. The smartphone had initially launched in gradient color variants of Blue and Red color choices in China. Later on, the Chinese manufacturer had released Silver Green and Black color editions of the smartphone.
A recent report has revealed that Redmi may launch the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in India on Feb. 12. The OPPO K1 that is launching around a week ahead of the Redmi Note 7 will be a good rival for the Xiaomi phone. In related news, it is speculated that the OPPO will be also launching new smartphones such as OPPO F11, F11 Pro and R17 Neo in India in the near future.
Samsung will be holding its Unpacked 2019 event on Feb. 20 to announce the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ smartphones. Rumors are rife that the first foldable phone from the company will be also announced at the same event. At the Samsung Developers Conference (SDC) 2018 in December, the South Korean company had showcased the foldable Infinity Flex screen that will be available on its first foldable smartphone. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019, the company had shown to select audience behind closed doors. Samsung Vietnam had posted a teaser video of the forthcoming Unpacked event on its YouTube channel. The video that has been taken off also featured Samsung’s foldable phone among other smartphones.
Here is the deleted video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P86t1F-B5Hs
The foldable phone from Samsung features a cover display on the outside and a foldable screen on the inside. The woman can be seen opening the phone like a book for viewing the internal screen. At the SDC 2018, Samsung had revealed that the cover display measures 4.9 inches and it offers 840 x 1960 pixels resolution, 21:0 aspect ratio and 420dpi. The inner screen measures 7.3 inches and it produces 1536 x 2152 pixels resolution, 4.2:3 aspect ratio and 420dpi.
The exact name of Samsung’s foldable phone is still under the wraps. Some claim that it could be called Galaxy Fold, while others say that it may debut as Galaxy Flex. The Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820 chipset is expected to power the smartphone. It may come with up to 1 TB of storage. The foldable phone may com e with two rear-mounted cameras and 12-megapixel and 8-meapixel sensors on the cover. It is rumored to be packed with a pair of 2,190mAh batteries. It is likely to cost around $1,800.
Samsung is not the only coming working on a foldable phone. Huawei is rumored to showcase its foldable phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech trade show in the coming month. Xiaomi has an innovative foldable phone in works that features a double folding display.
In an effort to make the world a cleaner place, Elon Musk has made Tesla patents public. In an effort to fight the climate change, Elon Musk has open sourced the patents for the anyone who wants to use it. While making an announcement in a blog post founder of Tesla added that they, “will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology.”
It is an exceptional gesture in the era where companies usually defend every minor advancement in the technology within their boundary walls. Elon Musk said that along with an effort to save the world, they are also pushing for advancements in the electric vehicle technology. In the same spirit, he added, “Yesterday, there was a wall of Tesla patents in the lobby of our Palo Alto headquarters. That is no longer the case. They have been removed, in the spirit of the open source movement…”
Surprisingly, the announcement came just after the US prosecutors framed a Chinese national against charges of stealing Apple’s self-driving vehicle project. Elon Musk said he is doubtful for patents which only served giant corporations and lawyers to gain rather than inventors. He said these patents repress the progress or “stifle progress” in the field.
The recent announcement has allowed Tesla to gain notoriety among the general public. Even though, enthusiasts in the electric vehicle market and some environment savvy guys will surely appreciate the move by Tesla. While making an announcement, Musk again remembered the ethos of Tesla and said, “Tesla Motors was created to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport. If we clear a path to the creation of compelling electric vehicles, but then lay intellectual property landmines behind us to inhibit others, we are acting in a manner contrary to that goal.”
Musk pressed on the fact that they will remain very strict against corporations which will use their patents, and then sell their products in the market at higher prices.
He even addressed the crisis that our world is going through. Musk said that other big companies are not working on clean fuel cars or electric vehicles. But they alone can’t even produce these many cars to compete for the never-ending demand. Even though, he added, “it is impossible for Tesla to build electric cars fast enough to address the carbon crisis.” Overall the idea behind the open-source philosophy is to make rapid advances in technology and match the demand.
“We believe that applying the open-source philosophy to our patents will strengthen rather than diminish Tesla’s position,” and ability to attract talented engineers, he said. We hope other companies should also follow the same way to invent new technologies at a much faster pace.
Update: The image was found to be fake. Let’s wait for further leaks and official confirmation to know the arrival of Redmi Note 7 in India.
Original story follows:
Recent reports have revealed Xiaomi India is planning to launch the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in India in February. Leaked information shared by an Indian publication reveals that the Redmi Note 7 will be announced in India on Feb. 12. The publication has also shared a leaked launch date poster.
The launch poster reveals that a Redmi smartphone will be announced in New Delhi, India on Feb. 12. The poster does not directly reveal the name of the device that will be unveiled in the coming month. However, the image of a notched phone suggests that the Redmi Note 7 that features a notched screen will be announced on the said date.
The Redmi Note 7 has already launched in China earlier this month. It is the first glass-bodied Redmi phone that comes with a 6.3-inch display that produces full HD+ resolution. The notched screen offers a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It comes with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of native storage. For additional storage, it is equipped with a microSD card slot. The MIUI 10 UI based Android 9 Pie comes preinstalled on the device.
The front notch is the home for the 13-megapixel selfie snapper. The rear side of the phone features a dual camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. It features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and also carries support for face unlock. The handset draws power from 4,000mAh battery which carries support for fast charging.
The Redmi Note 7 comes in three models in India. The base model that is priced at 999 Yuan (~$149) includes 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage. The second variant is priced at 1,199 Yuan (~$178) and it features 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. The highest model that comprises of 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage costs 1,399 Yuan (~$208). Rumors have it that the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Go Android Go smartphones may also debut soon in India. However, there is no fresh information available on their release.
Xiaomi, which is mostly known as a smartphone brand, has launched products in multiple categories, including lifestyle. In the lifestyle category in India, the company is selling products such as backpacks, pillows, sunglasses, and tees.
Now, according to the reports, the company is soon going to launch its smart shoes in the Indian market dubbed as Xiaomi Mi Sport Shoes. The report further adds it could be priced at Rs. 2,999 which roughly converts to $42.
The Mi Sport Shoes, which will be launched in India soon, is the rebranded Xiaomi Mijia Sneakers 2 which were launched in China last year, for a price of 199 Yuan, which roughly converts to $31. While the India launch date is not yet known, reports indicate that it could be launched in India as soon as this week.
As smart shoes have already been launched in China, its features are known. It is manufactured using the Uni-Moulding process which ensures five different layers and types of materials are fused into a single mould. Each of the layers is then separated using a thin polyurethane film pressed and bonded.
As the components are pressed together with the mold, the appearance of the components appears to be cleaner than the ordinary manual glue combination, and the probability of the glue opening up is also highly reduced. This new uni-Moulding process also provides better stability and support to the feet.
Additionally, the midsole is crafted using the INFUSE material by the popular company Dow Chemical (DuPont). This material can greatly increase the resiliency of the midsole and is more comfortable and less deformable than ordinary EVA.
The upper part of the shoes is manufactured using a three-dimensional seamless high-elastic knitting process. It uses just one seam thus minimizing foreign body sensation. While there’s no mention of the intelligent chip inside but since the first version had one, this model likely houses it.
The company is selling even more sneakers and shoes in Mainland China under its Amazfit, Mijia, Urevo, and other ecosystem brands, however, the other products unlikely to launch in India anytime soon. To know more about this along with its pricing and availability, we’ll have to wait for the official launch in India.
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