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Jan 25, 2019

One of the leading names in display technology is Chinese firm – BOE display technology. The company has built a reputation for itself in the aspect of LCD screens using its proprietary Advanced Super Dimension Switch (ADSDS) technology for liquid-crystal (LCD) panels. But when it comes to OLED panels, the Chinese firm is behind Samsung and LG.

The company has now surpassed LG in the aspect of OLED supply and is closing in on Samsung. The company has seen its yield for AMOLED panels increase tremendously. The company’s yield for 6.39” QHD+ AMOLED panels increase from 10% in Q3 2018 to 30% in Q4 and may get as high as 50% before the end of the year. It’s biggest AMOLED display supply yet is for the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

This result has been a long time coming. We recall sometime in 2017 when the Chinese company unveiled its sixth generation of flexible AMOLED production line in a ceremony held in Chengdu, China. The production line is the wold’s second production line for flexible AMOLED panels and China’s first. The line was targeted at breaking the monopoly enjoyed by Korean companies Samsung, LG and others and that it is doing. BOE technology is reportedly planning a massive $6.85 million investment into a third production line for 6G flexible AMOLED panels.

The company has to improve on its yield rates and other factors in order to mount any serious threat on Samsung’s dominance of the market, according to the Display Supply Chain Consultants. In Q4 2018, while BOE spent an estimated $80 to manufacture the 6.39-inch AMOLED panel, it cost Samsung only $60 per panel.

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Buy OnePlus 6 And The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition At Lowered Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 25, 2019

The OnePlus 6 and the Oneplus 6T McLaren Edition took the mobile phone realm by storm after hitting the store shelves last year.

Even about a year after its launch, the two phones continue to garner huge popularity among OnePlus fans and smartphone lovers.

Taking this unceasing demand into consideration, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now offering the OnePlus 6 and the 6T McLaren Edition at lowered prices on GeekBuying.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at checkout.

OnePlus 6

Deemed as one of last year’s most awaited smartphones, the OnePlus 6 doesn’t come cheap. In fact, the phone would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online as well as offline stores.

In a bid to make the OnePlus 6 available to those living on a tight budget, OnePlus is now offering the coveted phone at a lowered price of just $539.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 50 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $1089.99. But there’s more for you to cheer about.
You can get an extra $351 off by applying coupon code GIZ_CGLEMWJX before placing your order.

In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the OnePlus 6 smartphone further down to $525.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

The aforesaid discount will be valid for the midnight black-tinted variant of the OnePlus 6 that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity.

Alternatively, you can get a 38 percent discount on the 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM variant that usually sells for $725.99. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy this model for $446.99.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in just one day.

Oneplus 6T McLaren Edition

Sporting an extra large 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with a screen resolution of FHD+ 2340 x 1080 pixels, the 6T McLaren Edition became an instant hit among those who fancy watching their favorite videos or playing popular games on a big-screen mobile device.

Much to the chagrin of cost-conscious buyers, the phone isn’t easy on the pocketbook.

The 6T McLaren Edition was made available to the public in December last year carrying a steep $1076.99 price tag.

OnePlus has now teamed up with GeekBuying to offer its 6T McLaren Edition smartphone at a considerably lowered price of only $849.99.

This is a 21 percent drop in the phone’s 10GB RAM, 256GB ROM variant. On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZ_BRFNARZL and save $86 more during the checkout process.

The aforesaid coupon helps you reduce the original asking price of the phone to just $839.99 without breaking a sweat.

You can visit this link in order to take advantage of the discount, which will be valid for the orange color version of the phone.

It is worth noting that the promo will come to an end in one day.

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Lenovo device believed to be the Phab 3 hits the FCC, packs large battery and single rear camera

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Jan 24, 2019

The Lenovo Phab series hasn’t gotten a new member since the Phab 2 Pro back in November 2016. That might change soon as a device believed to be the Phab 3 has been spotted at the FCC.

The Lenovo device has model numbers PB-6505M and PB-6505MC. The latter is for the version launching in India while the second is the version for the rest of the world.

The model number(s) is similar to that of older Phab models. The original Phab’s model number is PB1-750M and the Phab 2 Pro’s model number is PB2-690M.

The FCC documents show the device has a single rear camera, LED flash and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is also a Dolby Digital logo at the bottom of the device.

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The Lenovo PB-6505M measures 198 mm diagonally and also has dimensions 178 x 86 mm which roughly translates to a screen size of more than 7-inches. It also has a 5,180mAh battery and support for dual-band Wi-Fi.

Vivo Apex 2019 vs Meizu Zero: holeless phones comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 24, 2019

Yesterday and today, Meizu and Vivo pushed the minimalism concept to the top by unveiling the world’s first smartphone with no ports, no hole, no speakers and no physical keys: Meizu Zero and Vivo Apex 2019. The latter is just a concept phone for now, but it is believed to hit the shelves later this year with some changes and a different name. Both the phones come with the cleanest design ever seen on a mobile device and the absence of ports, keys and so on is always replaced by more innovative technologies. Here is a comparison between the first holeless devices in the smartphone market.

Vivo Apex 2019 vs Meizu Zero

	Vivo Apex 2019	Meizu Zero
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 13 MP	Dual 12 + 20 MP, f/1.8 20 MP front camera
BATTERY	Fast charging	Fast charging 18W, Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	no ports/speakers/keys, Full-Display fingerprint scanning	eSIM, no ports/speakers/keys, IP68 certification

Design

I liked more the design of the Vivo Apex 2019 because it looks cleaner and more minimalist. Indeed, it has narrower bezels around the display, even though, on the other hand, it does not seem to have a front camera (Vivo did not confirm whether or not there is a pop-up camera). Further, the cameras on the back of the Vivo Apex 2019 are not included on a single protruding module like the Meizu Zero but they are separated, and the LED flash is barely visible unlike the one of the Meizu Zero. But if we talk about build quality, then maybe Meizu Zero is way better. Vivo did not mention whether or not the Apex 2019 is waterproof, but we know that Meizu Zero has an IP68 certification as well as a ceramic back. In both cases, the physical keys are replaced by touch control at the sides.

Display

We still have not enough info to establish which device has the best display. Both are AMOLED panels and both integrate an in-display fingerprint reader as well as a piezoelectric transductor which makes it double as a speaker. The differences we can notice are narrower bezels and the full-display fingerprint scanner on the Vivo Apex 2019, while Meizu Zero has thicker bezels on the upper and lower parts and a traditional in-display fingerprint reader that only works on a specific zone.

Hardware/Software

Vivo Apex 2019 features a way more advanced hardware, so it surely delivers a faster user experience and it is more suitable for productivity and heavy usage patterns. It comes with the most powerful chipset in the Android world: the octa-core Snapdragon 855 by Qualcomm, paired with 12 GB of RAM. Meizu Zero still has a Snapdragon 845 from 2018, so there is no way it can compete with its rival. But it will probably come with a more affordable price.

Camera

After announcing these handsets, the companies did not release all the details about their specs sheets, so we do not know everything. Among the things we do not know there are several camera specs. We just know the resolutions of Vivo Apex 2019’s rear cameras, while we do not even know whether or not it will feature a front camera. So we can not express a judgment on this.

Battery

Vivo and Meizu did not reveal the battery capacities of these phones, so we have no idea about how much they can last on a single charge. Given that they do not feature any port, they use alternative methods to charge the battery. Meizu Zero has Qi wireless charging that is more practical but slower, while Vivo Apex 2019 has the MagPort, a magnetic connector placed on the rear side for charging and data transfer.

Conclusion

At a first glance, I would choose the Vivo Apex 2019 because of its more futuristic design and its better hardware department. But it would be just a temporary decision because we still do not know the complete specs sheets of these phones, neither their price once they will be in the shelves (Apex 2019 is just a concept phone, so it will not even be released under this name and with those exact specifications). Do you like holeless phones or you think they are too limiting for the final user? Which one would you pick between Meizu Zero and Vivo Apex 2019?

Read More: Meizu Zero holeless phone with 18W wireless charging announced with key specifications

Vivo Apex 2019 vs Meizu Zero: PRO and CONS

Meizu Zero

PROS

Great ceramic design
Wireless charging
Holeless design
Waterproof

CONS

eSIM

Vivo Apex 2019

PROS

Holeless and borderless design
Outstanding hardware
MagPort
Full-Display fingerprint scanner

CONS

Still a concept

Honor grew 170% YoY internationally, ranked 1st E-Brand in China for 9 consecutive quarters

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Jan 24, 2019

Huawei today held an MWC 2019 sensitization and 5G conference in Beijing. The company announced the industry’s first 5G base station core chip – Huawei Tianyi as well as the industry’s first single-chip multi-mode 5G Modem – Balong5000. The Chinese giant also announced that it will unveil the world’s first commercial 5G product during the MWC2019 period, a 5G foldable phone.

During the conference, Huawei’s consumer business CEO Yu Chengdong also talked about the development of the Honor brand. Yu Chengdong, who is also known as Richard Yu, hinted that in the face of a dwindling global phone market, the Honor brand not only saw some upgrade but also achieved strong growth. The Honor brand achieved a lofty growth of 170% year-on-year in the international market. While on the domestic scene, the brand ranked first in terms of online sales for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Honor recently launched the Honor View 20 for the global market in Paris, France. During the event, Honor’s president George Zhao had announced some statistical data of the company’s progress in some countries where it has a strong presence such as France, Britain, Germany, Russia and India. The Honor president hinted that GfK data shows that Honor is ranked among the top 2 brands in the Russian market, and is in six countries in Europe and the Middle East including Germany, Finland and other countries. In addition, he hinted that Honor’s overseas sale accounted for more than 25% of the brand’s entire revenue.

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Xiaomi Redmi Go official render and full specs leaked, will launch soon

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Jan 24, 2019

If you have been waiting for Xiaomi’s own Android Go phone, then you are in luck as it seems a launch is happening very soon. The phone already got certified in a number of markets and now it appears it is ready to launch with The Philippines being the first market to get it.

The official Facebook account for Xiaomi Philippines shared a post a few hours ago teasing the launch of a new phone. The post also has the hashtag #GoSmartDoMore.

Ready. We're about to introduce something very special just for you! Here's a first hint of what's coming. 😁#GoSmartDoMore

Posted by Mi Philippines on Thursday, January 24, 2019

Philippino blog Revu.com.ph got a tip that the phone is already listed on online store Lazada and the listing includes a poster with the full specs of the Redmi Go. The poster also has the tag line Go Smart, Do More which means it is the same device teased by Xiaomi on Facebook.

The Redmi Go can be said to be a redesigned Redmi 4A/Redmi 5A with a few changes and of course less RAM and storage. We are glad it doesn’t have the rear-facing speaker of both phones.

It has a 5.0-inch 1280 x 720 display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 380 nits of brightness. There is a Snapdragon 425 processor under the hood and it is paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. A dedicated MicroSD card slot will allow you to add up to 128GB of extra storage.

The Redmi Go has an 8MP f/2.0 camera with HDR and an LED flash on its back. The camera is positioned at the top left corner of the phone. It also has a 5MP f/2.2 front-facing camera.

There is Bluetooth 4.1, single band Wi-Fi, a MicroUSB port, and dual-SIM support. It also has support for 4G LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, and 28. Availability of these bands including dual VoLTE and dual 4G will vary between markets.

The Redmi Go packs a 3,000mAh battery and will come with a 5V/1A charger in the box. Unfortunately, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) and not the latest Android 9 Pie (Go Edition). It will be available in black and blue when it launches.

There is no info on price yet. The one on Lazada is just a placeholder until the phone launches.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus surface in new live photos

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Jan 24, 2019

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 unpacked event draws nearer with each passing day. As expected, more details confirming new features of the phones have surfaced online and we expect it to continue this way right up until the launch. Today, live photos have been released on the web and they show the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus side by side.

These photos leave nothing to the imagination with respect to the design of both phones. They confirm the design of the displays as well as the rear of both phones.

The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus will both come with punch hole displays which Samsung has named Infinity-O Display. To be honest only the Galaxy S10’s display should be called Infinity-O as the hole in the Galaxy S10 Plus is shaped like a pill and not an “O”.

The holes in both phones are at the top right corner of the screen. The Galaxy S10 Plus has a bigger hole because it has dual front-facing cameras. Both the S10 and S10 Plus have their bezels shaved off but their chins are a bit thicker.

On the rear, the Galaxy S10 duo sport triple rear cameras arranged horizontally. They share the same housing along with an LED flash and what we believe is a blood pressure monitor. There is no fingerprint scanner visible which means they do have in-display fingerprint sensors as reported in earlier leaks.

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The Galaxy S10 in the photo is black while the Galaxy S10 Plus has a silver finish. The latter has slightly more curved edges and even its display appears to be more curved too.

The Galaxy A8s and Samsung W2019 have ditched the audio jack but Samsung is not yet ready to remove it from its S-series flagships. The audio port sits on the left of the USB-C port on both phones while the speaker grille is positioned on the right.

The live photos also show the phones powered on and we get to see the homescreen and what Samsung’s One UI looks like. The icons are large and there is a Google search bar sitting above them.

Honor View 20 price for India leaked with color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 24, 2019

The Honor View 20 will be arriving as a worthy rival for the OnePlus 6T in India. The smartphone will be made official on Jan. 29 and it will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon India. The specifications of the smartphone s already known through its launch in China. The price tag of the base model of the Honor View 20 has been leaked today.

Honor View 20 Price in India

Fresh leak reveals that the Honor View 20 will be costing Rs. 35,999 (~$506) for the variant featuring 6 GB of RAM and an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. The smartphone will be hitting the market in color such as Midnight Black and Blue Sapphire.

The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB OnePlus 6T with in-display fingerprint reader is priced at Rs. 37,999 (~$534). In China, the company is also selling a higher edition of the phone with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage which is priced at 3,499 Yuan (~$515). There is no confirmation on whether India will be receiving the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB Honor View 20 edition.

Read More: Honor Play 8A gets a new Flame Red colour variant

Honor View 20 Specifications

The Honor View 20 has a 6.4-inch punch-hole display that produces full HD+ resolution. The Kirin 980 chipset powers the phone. The rear shell of the phone features 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor and 3D ToF stereo camera.

Placed on the front is a selfie shooter of 25-megapixel. The Magic UI 2.0 based Android 9 Pie OS is preinstalled on the View 20. It receives power from 4,000mAh battery that carries support for rapid charging.

Huawei P30, P30 Pro juicy leak reveals OLED displays, Sony IMX600, periscope optical zoom, 3.5mm jack

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 24, 2019

The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro phones from last year came with notched displays. Since then Huawei has launched a couple of phones with waterdrop notch screens. Hence, it is speculated that the upcoming Huawei P30 and P30 Pro phones will be equipped with waterdrop notch displays. Juicy details on the upcoming P30 series have been leaked by people who have tried the engineering samples.

The Huawei P20 series feature LCD panels, but the P30 and P30 Pro will be adopting OLED panels with waterdrop notch to offer bigger screen space. Both phones are expected to arrive with in-display fingerprint scanners. The P30 is expected to arrive with a 6.1-inch display whereas the P30 Pro may come with a 6.5-inch screen.

The Huawei P30 may come with triple cameras with Sony IMX600 as the primary sensor. The P30 Pro may come with quad camera setup with periscope module for achieving higher optical zoom. The quad camera module is also expected to feature a new Sony IMX 6-series sensor. Probably, it could be featuring the all new Sony IMX607 38-megapixel sensor.

Read More: Huawei P30 360° renders show the phone will have three rear cameras and a dewdrop notch

The Kirin 980 chipset will be powering the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro handsets. The P30 will come with 8 GB of RAM whereas the P30 Pro will be arriving with 12 GB of RAM. Huawei had 40W charging available on the Mate 20 Pro smartphone. Instead of using 40W charging, the P30 series is expected to support 22.5W rapid charging. The P30 won’t be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack, but there is no information on whether the P30 Pro will also feature it. The P30 series is expected to come equipped with EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS.

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Vivo APEX 2019 hands on pictures take us into the future; Check ’em out!

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Jan 24, 2019

Vivo first took us on a beautiful journey last year when it unveiled the Vivo APEX concept smartphone in China. The flagship took the concept of full-screen display design to another level entirely as it comes with an amazing screen-to-body ratio. The company has taken things to an all new level with the APEX 2019 that has just been unveiled. We bring you some hands-on pictures of the APEX 2019, thanks to Chinese website Anzhou.

The Vivo APEX 2019 continues to explore new technology, heading into the next generation while featuring a minimalist design. It doesn’t feature a charging port instead, it has some metal grooves at the back which can be used to charge the phone wirelessly.

The design utilises a fully CNC-integrated glass body with a range of cutouts which provides a super integrated visual experience. The edges are well chamfered in order to provide a comfortable grip.

Despite the sleek build, Vivo also worked on providing the APEX 2019 with waterproof and dustproof properties. The device lacks physical buttons but instead, it features touch-sensitive ones. There is also a “high-definition” linear motor to provide haptic feedback when using the buttons. It also comes with a screen fingerprint technology that works on any part of the screen. Read Also: Vivo Y89 with Snapdragon 626, dual cameras and 1,598 Yuan (~$235) announced

On the specification, the Vivo APEX 2019 packs the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset which pairs with 12GB of RAM. The device will also be available in 512GB storage option. Since this is a concept phone, we may never see it launched officially. However, since the NEX was basically the Vivo APEX with a different name, the same pathway may be followed with the APEX 2019. Before then, do feast your eyes on more of the hands-on pictures from below.

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Nokia 5 (2017) gets Android Pie update

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Jan 24, 2019

Earlier this week HMD Global released a roadmap detailing its plans for updating all its phones to Android Pie. Today, it announced that the update has begun rolling out to the Nokia 5 (2017).

The roadmap did mention that the Nokia 5 will receive the update this month, and Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer confirmed in a separate tweet that the update will be released for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 3.1 Plus this week.

It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Nokia 5 (2017) has just been updated to Android 9 Pie! Nokia Phones truly get better over time! pic.twitter.com/HbwKxilXc8

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) January 24, 2019

So if you have a Nokia 5 (2017) you should check for the update. It brings a new system navigation, adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, predictive app actions, and January’s security patch.

The Nokia 5 launched in February 2017 with Android Nougat. It received an update to Android Oreo last year and has now been updated to Android Pie making it two major OS updates.

The phone has a 5.2-inch HD screen, a Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. There is a single 13MP sensor on the back and an 8MP sensor in front for selfies. It also has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, FM Radio, and packs a 3000mAh battery.

Vivo APEX 2019 announced: Full-screen fingerprint unlock, Glass unibody, 5G, Snapdragon 855, 12GB RAM & Magnetic Charger

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Jan 24, 2019

After weeks of waiting, Vivo has announced its latest smartphone – the Vivo APEX 2019. The phone not only has a unique design but also packs all the important specs worthy of a 2019 flagship and even some few tricks of its own.

Design

The Vivo APEX 2019 is all glass. No metal frame, just CNC machined glass much like some of Xiaomi‘s Mi MIX series which have an all-ceramic body. Vivo calls the design Super Unibody. The phone also doesn’t have physical buttons but touch-sensitive ones. There is also a “high-definition” linear motor to provide haptic feedback when using the buttons.

The APEX 2019 has no visible speaker too, so it uses screen-sound technology. The same thing is replicated on the back for the loudspeaker.

The phone also comes with the latest version of Vivo’s in-display fingerprint scanner which has a scanning area that covers the whole screen! So no matter where you put your finger on the screen, the phone unlocks. It also supports two-finger unlock!!

Since this is a phone with no holes, you might be wondering how it charges. Vivo has taken a path different from the Meizu Zero. Rather than wireless charging, the APEX 2019 has magnetic charging connector pins on the back similar to that of a smartwatch. These connector pins can also be used for data transfer.

The Vivo APEX 2019 comes in three color variants – silver, black, and white.

Specs

The phone has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor which is paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

The phone also has 5G with support for bands n41, n78, and n79. According to Vivo, 5G usage heats up the phone, so it used a combination of multi-layer graphite heat sinks and liquid-cooling technology to reduce the heat.

The phone has 12MP + 13MP dual rear cameras but there is no mention of the front-facing camera. Not only do we not know the front-camera details but Vivo also failed to show us there is one. There is also no mention of the battery capacity and OS version.

Apple hires Samsung executive as it commences plans to develop its own battery

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