Realme C1 new variant likely to debut soon with big display, storage and battery

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Jan 25, 2019

Flipkart has recently started a dedicated page to tease the arrival of an entertainment-centric notched phone. The handset is packed with “mega battery, mega screen and mega storage” claims the teaser. While the rumor mill has been speculating that it could be the Realme A1 smartphone, an Indian publication has learnt from Realme that the upcoming entertainment-focused will be a new variant of the Realme C1 smartphone.

The Realme C1 smartphone that was announced in September is packed with modest specs. It comes with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display. The notched screen produces HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The rear panel of the Realme C1 is made from glass.

The Snapdragon 450 chipset powers the phone with 2 GB of RAM. It comes with 16 GB of internal storage. The Android 8.1 Oreo OS is preinstalled on the device along with ColorOS 5.1. It comes with a microSD card slot for additional storage. The handset receives power from 4,230mAh battery. For photography, the Realme C1 features 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone was introduced with a price tag of Rs. 6,999. In November, its price was hiked to Rs. 7,999. Currently, the Realme C1 is selling with a price tag of Rs. 7,499.

Read More: Smartisan’s XiaoPeng joins Realme as design director

Probably, the company could be gearing up to launch a variant with Realme C1 with better specifications. The company is expected to launch the Realme 3 smartphone in the first quarter of this year. Recent rumors had suggested that the company would be releasing a smartphone with 48-megapixel camera. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed that the company will be not launching such a phone with higher megapixel camera. Instead, it will focus on improving the camera experience through software optimization.

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Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Nokia 2.1 vs Huawei Y5 Lite: Android Go Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 25, 2019

The wisest choice to get the cheapest entry-level handset is opting for an Android Go device because Android Go is a lite version of the operating system suitable for devices with low-end or outdated components. Unlike the standard Android version, it can run smoothly even on smartphones with less than 1 GB of RAM. Finally even Xiaomi, that is one the most known manufacturer of budget phones, released an Android Go handset: the Redmi Go. Here, we compared it with the other best phones with this version of the operating system: the Nokia 2.1 and the Huawei Y5 Lite.

Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Nokia 2.1 vs Huawei Y5 Lite

	Xiaomi Redmi Go	Nokia 2.1	Huawei Y5 Lite
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	140.4 x 70.1 x 8.4 mm, 137 grams	153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm, 174 grams	146.5 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm, 142 grams
DISPLAY	5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels, 294 ppi, 16:9 ratio, LCD	5.5 inches, 720 x 1280p (HD), 267 ppi, 16:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.45 inches, 720 x 1440 pixels, 295 ppi, 18:9 ratio, LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, quad-core 1.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, quad-core 1.4 GHz	Mediatek MT6739, quad-core 1.5 GHz
MEMORY	1 GB RAM, 8 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	1 GB RAM, 8 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	1 GB RAM, 16 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android Go	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android Go	Android 8.1 Oreo, Android Go
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	8 MP f/2.0 5 MP f/2.2 front camera	8 MP 5 MP front camera	8 MP f/2.2 5 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	3000 mAh	4000 mAh	3020 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Android Go devices always come with outdated hardware components and the same happens with the aesthetics. Xiaomi Redmi Go and Nokia 2.1 still come with 16:9 display that nowadays are rarely used in the smartphones market. So their bezels are all but narrow and the phones do not look so attractive. Huawei Y5 Lite has an 18:9 display, so it has a slightly better look thanks to its slimmer bezels and a taller design. But Nokia 2.1 has the best build quality thanks to its aluminum frame and the Gorilla Glass protection for the display. It is even the only Android Go phone to feature loud stereo speakers.

Display

Nokia 2.1 has the most interesting display because it is the biggest one, so also the most suitable for productivity. But you won’t get a better display quality than its opponents; more or less, these handsets feature the same level of detail and color reproduction. In my opinion, Nokia 2.1 a better device to watch videos and for productivity because of its bigger display paired with stereo speakers. Note that even though Huawei Y5 Lite has a 5.45-inch display (Nokia 2.1 is 5.5-inch), it has a way inferior display surface than Nokia 2.1 due to its taller aspect ratio.

Specs

Coming to specs, Xiaomi Redmi Go and Nokia 2.1 are the ones with the most reliable chipset: the Snapdragon 425 by Qualcomm that is an entry-level but it can provide very smooth performances even on the standard Android version. Huawei Y5 Lite has a worse SoC in my opinion, but it doubles the internal storage from 8 to 16 GB and this may be important for you if you usually record a lot of videos or install a lot of apps. Note that all of these devices have a micro SD dedicated slot, but installing apps on SD cards is not recommended as it slows down their performances. And this counts a lot on an entry-level device. So if you plan to install a lot of apps, then go for a higher amount of storage. The operating systems of all these handsets are based on Android 8.1 Oreo and we already know that Nokia 2.1 will get the update to the next major version Android Pie, despite being one of the most affordable devices from Nokia.

Camera

The cameras of all these handsets are mediocre, but Xiaomi Redmi Go seems to have a slightly better sensor on the back, at least on the paper. It features an 8 MP snapper with an f/2.0 aperture which is bright enough for sufficient photos when light conditions are not so bad. If selfies are your main concern, then Huawei Y5 Lite is a definitely better handset because it offers a front-facing LED flash allowing to shoot selfies even in the dark. Nokia 2.1 is the most disappointing one, it does not even come with Carl Zeiss lenses unlike most of the devices from HMD Global’s line-up.

Battery

With Xiaomi Redmi Go and Huawei Y5 Lite offering just 3000 mAh of battery capacity, Nokia 2.1 is the handset with the longest battery life. It has a huge 4000 mAh battery which powers very efficient components. With an HD display and an efficient Snapdragon 425 chipset, this handset can last more than two days even if you stress it, on a single charge. However, just like its rivals, it does not feature a fast charging technology, so it will take a while to fully charge it. But once you charged it completely, you can forget the charger.

Price

The price is the strongest point of Android Go handsets and that is the main reason because people recommend them. You can grab a unit of the Xiaomi Redmi Go for just €50/$60 in Asia, while Nokia 2.1 and Huawei Y5 Lite cost about €100. Even though it costs 2x more than the Redmi Go, I would personally choose the Nokia 2.1 and it is the winner of this comparison. The main reason is the bigger battery, that I define a very important thing on entry-level devices. Its bigger display, the stereo speakers and the better build quality are three other reasons that would make me go for the Nokia 2.1 without thinking twice.

Read More: Huawei Y5 Lite Android Go phone launched; Specs, features and price

Xiaomi Redmi Go vs Nokia 2.1 vs Huawei Y5 Lite: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Go

PROs

Compact design
Affordable price
Good cameras
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Bezels and small display

Nokia 2.1

PROs

Big display
Biggest battery
Affordable
Stereo speakers
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Bezels

Huawei Y5 Lite

PROs

Compact dimensions
Micro SD dedicated slot
Front-facing LED flash
Affordable

CONS

Low-end hardware

Xiaomi’s latest stunt sees the Redmi Note 7 being used as a chopping board

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 25, 2019

Since the Redmi Note 7 was announced by Xiaomi last week, we have seen several promotional videos pointing at a solidly built device. In one of the videos, the Redmi Note 7 was stomped, smashed on a table and even struck with a rolling pin severally. The company also shared another video where the mid-range Note 7 was flung down the stairs and in another instance used as a skateboard. We are already convinced that the Gorilla Glass 5 on top of the display is durable. However, Xiaomi still wants to deliver that killer punch and they just did that.

A new video showing the Redmi Note 7’s display performing the function of a chopping board has been shared by Redmi’s new CEO Lu Weibing. The video shows the CEO chopping some fruits on top of the Redmi Note 7 in a “Fruit Ninja” style. As you would expect, the phone survives without any serious damage. We do hope this is the last video we’ll be seeing regarding the Redmi Note 7 display’s durability. We are convinced already.

Lest we forget, apart from the durable screen, the Redmi Note 7 still comes with a powerful specs lineup. The device is powered by the premium Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset and on the camera end, the device packs a 48MP main camera in a dual camera arrangement.

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Nokia MWC 2019 event officially confirmed; Nokia 9 PureView could be unveiled

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 25, 2019

HMD Global has official confirmed that it will be holding its keynote on Feb. 24, a day before the official start of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 tech event. The announcement has come in the form of a simple tweet from HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas. Hopefully, the Finnish firm will be sending out official invites for the upcoming launch event. The company had launched multiple smartphones at MWC 2018 and MWC 2017. Hence, it is speculated to launch several new phones including the Nokia 9 PureView camera-centric phone on Feb. 24.

Nokia 9 PureView

It goes without saying that the Nokia 9 PureView is the one of the most anticipated smartphones of the recent times since it is heavily pegged to arrive with penta-lens camera setup. Recent reports have revealed that the Nokia 9 PureView will be the first phone from the company to come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device is speculated to be equipped with a 5.9-inch AMOLED display that is expected to produce 18:9 aspect ratio and Quad HD resolution.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is rumored to power the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM. There are some rumors that the company may release its Snapdragon 855 edition later this year.

The Nokia 9 PureView may feature 128 GB of internal storage. It will be loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. It could be packed with a 4,150mAh battery. The phone is also rumored to arrive with wireless charging support. The exact configuration of the penta-lens setup of the Nokia 9 PureView is still under the wraps. In Europe, the smartphone may cost around 749 euros (~$850).

Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 8.1 Plus

Nokia 6.2 is rumored to debut as the first Nokia phone with punch-hole display of 6.2 inches. It could be fueled by the Snapdragon 632 chipset and 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM.

The back panel of the phone will be featuring a dual camera setup with ZEISS branded 16-megapixel primary sensor. It will also carry support for OZO Audio technology. It will be receiving power from 3,000mAh battery. It is expected to land in Europe after it makes its debut in China.

Very less details on the specs of the Nokia 8.1 Plus smartphone have surfaced so far. It is expected to measure 156.9 x 76.2 x 7.9mm and house a 6.2-inch display.

Google Coral with Snapdragon 855 appears on GeekBench, Pixel 4?

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 25, 2019

A mysterious Google device that goes by the name “Google coral” has been spotted on Geekbench. The model is apparently one of the flagship models the company will be releasing this year as it is listed to run the yet to be announced Android Q OS. Android Q is yet to even get into the beta testing phase.

So this could be an Alpha build of the Pixel 4 which will likely be the first device that would feature Google’s next-generation operating system – Android Q. The processor at the heart of the device wasn’t revealed. Instead, it is just listed as “coral”. However, the GeekBench score bares it all as possibly Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 chipset. The single core test core of 3296 and multi-core score of 9235 are both up to 10% higher than the Snapdragon 845 chipset on the Pixel 3.

The Google coral is also listed with 6GB of RAM meaning we could see up to 8GB or more on the topmost variant. There are also speculations that this could be a new Chromebook model in the works. We’ll have to wait for an official confirmation to know exactly what this is.

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Royole takes a dig at Xiaomi’s foldable phone, Xiaomi responds

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 25, 2019

An interesting drama is currently playing out between two of China’s innovative companies, Royole Technology and Xiaomi. A couple of months back, Royole Technology was an unknown company but it blasted into the scene with the unveiling of the first true foldable phone dubbed Royole Flexpai. The company even recently showcased the smartphone at CES 2019. While the company is yet to disclose when the Flexpai will become available, its achievement is about getting overshadowed by Xiaomi’s foldable phone that was outed recently. Even though there are reports that the phone is still a long way from going commercial, the company effectively took the shine off Royole’s Flexpai.

That has apparently not gone down well with Royole as the company’s president recently took a swipe at Xiaomi’s own foldable model. The post didn’t directly mention Xiaomi but the content leaves no one in doubt that Xiaomi was being referred to. The company CEO shared a post by his VP which talked about the patented technology which the company has and how some companies are in the process of imitating its innovation. Obviously, Royole is aware that if Xiaomi goes head to head with it by launching a commercial model at the same time, it won’t survive the competition. The post apparently downplays Xiaomi’s ability to commercialize the concept foldable phone which it believes uses materials that may not be durable.

Xiaomi was quick to respond, that the Xiaomi double folding mobile phone is an innovative product independently developed by Xiaomi. The company went on to state that the flexible folding screen of this phone is the result of joint development by Xiaomi and supply chain partners. The company was also irked by headlines touting Xiaomi to have unveiled the world’s first foldable phone. However, that was clarified in the official response that the double folding design is the first in the industry.

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Meizu Zero Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign begins on January 30 in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 25, 2019

On Wednesday, Meizu had introduced the Meizu Zero as the world’s first smartphone without any physical buttons or ports. It is also the first ever phone to carry support for 18W wireless charging. The Chinese manufacturer also confirmed on the key specifications of the phone, but its pricing and availability was never revealed. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed today that it will be starting a crowdfunding campaign for from Jan. 30 in China.

The Meizu Zero features a curved OLED panel of 5.99 inches that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The mSound 2.0 technology makes it possible for the smartphone to emit sound from the screen which eliminates the need for earpiece and external speaker. The screen of the smartphone is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Meizu Zero is an IP68 certified dustproof and waterproof device. It is equipped with linear motor powered pressure-sensitive virtual buttons for power and volume. The rear panel of the smartphone is made up of ceramic. There is no SIM card slot on the device but carries support for eSIM.

Read More: Meizu Note 9 tipped to release with Snapdragon 675 next month

The 20-megapixel selfie camera and 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera module present on the backside of the Meizu Zero is exactly the same one available on the Meizu 16th smartphone. It runs on Flyme 7 UI flavored Android 9 Pie OS. The exact size of the battery of the phone is not known yet. At the launch, the company had confirmed that the Meizu Zero phone would be available in Black and White color choices.

Since Meizu is yet to receive approvals from regulatory bodies for the eSIM, it may take some time for the phone to hit the Chinese market. There is no word on the international release of the smartphone.

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Xiaomi ShareSave app lets you buy its crowdfunded products from China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 25, 2019

You know all those cool crowdfunded products on Xiaomi’s Youpin store, you will soon be able to get your hands on them if you reside outside China. As a matter of fact, if you live in India, you can purchase some right now thanks to Xiaomi’s ShareSave app.

If you use shopping apps like AliExpress, you should be able to get the hang of the ShareSave app. You can decide to purchase an item right away, pair with a friend to get up to $10 off or join a team of other buyers till the price drops to $0. You can also kickstart a product by contributing $0.2 which will result in a $2 coupon.

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At the moment, there aren’t a lot of exciting products. Current catalog includes CIGA watches, Soocas electronic toothbrushes, Yeelight smart bulbs, the SWDK hand vacuum cleaner, and the SWDK electric mop etc. We expect more products will be added later.

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Huawei eyeing to become largest smartphone manufacturer in 2019

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 25, 2019

Huawei has proclaimed to become the largest smartphone manufacturer in the year 2019. At an event in Beijing China, Richard Yu CEO of Huawei made a statement that they will be number one smartphone brand around the globe. In a statement made out of US ban on Huawei, Richard said, “Even without the U.S. market, we will be number one in the world. I believe at the earliest this year, and next year at the latest.”

Huawei CEO Richard Yu Announcing The Kirin 970

The remarks made by Huawei’s CEO seems genuine as they have performed pretty well in the smartphone industry in the year 2017-18. They stood second after Samsung in the number of smartphone sales last year. Earlier, the second spot was with Apple but due to low demand, the Cupertino giant skipped to the third position in August. Since then, Huawei is doing pretty well in the smartphone market and has gained several gains over Apple and Samsung. In the year 2017-2018, Huawei shipments grew over by 35 percent.

Last year it was challenging for the Chinese giant, as their shipments were banned in the US and few other countries. Furthermore, countries like New Zealand and Australia banned the import of 5G equipment due to allegations of Chinese spying over using the Huawei equipment. Despite proper proofs, the company has gone through huge losses. In response to these feuds, Richard Yu said that “Our customers have trust and confidence in us, It’s only politics guys which are trying to put pressure on us.”

However, Huawei managed to perform very well despite these many hurdles last year.

Read More: Huawei Preparing its Own Voice Assistant to Pitch Against Google Assistant

Huawei also announced some new goodies that will launch in the upcoming few months. Huawei’s CEO Yu confirmed the company’s first foldable smartphone launch at Mobile World Conference by the end of February. It will become available for purchase by April and with Balong 5000 chipset competing against snapdragon X50 modem.

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Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play set to get Android 9 Pie update soon

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 25, 2019

After confirming the Android 9.0 Pie update for almost every compatible Moto device, the company is preparing to rollout Moto G6 and G6 Play update very soon. After a long wait, Motorola will push the Android Pie update to the respective devices in the upcoming week.

Although, Motorola Brazil has already started rolling out the update to Moto G6 users in Brazil. The wide rollout will take place soon within a couple of weeks. Currently, the update is going through final tests before it starts hitting the devices. As per the official changelog, it will carry various changes and feature additions on the device.

Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play will get all the features of Android 9 Pie such as refined permissions, new gestures, adaptive brightness, improved notifications, native notch support, app actions, and adaptive battery. Moreover, it will feature January Security patch with new security measures. It has even fixed the Google Pay functionality which got compromised in the past.

Well, the good news is that Motorola is in final development stages for Android 9.0 Pie update on Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus. It will take a few weeks more before it starts rolling out to all the devices.

Read More: Motorola One receives Android Pie update

Additionally, Motorola plans to roll out Android 9.0 Pie update almost on every Motorola device before Q2 2019. So, compatible Motorola devices will start getting it before Google announce the Android Q in Q2 2019. The Lenovo owned company has already updated various devices to the latest Android version.

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Huawei claims that smartphone shipments in 2018 crosses 206 million units

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Jeet

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Jan 25, 2019

At the pre-MWC 2019 conference hosted by Huawei, the company has announced that it’s smartphone shipments for the year 2018 has crossed 206 million units. It is also being reported that the company’s consumer business revenue has reached $52 billion, which is the largest revenue of Huawei’s BG business.

Huawei further stated that the company sold more than 7.5 million units of Mate 20 series smartphones worldwide while it managed to sell 17 million units of the P20 series models.

The company further added its high-end mobile phones have made great process in term of influencing the global markets and performance. For the devices priced over $600 million, the company has managed to grab more than 10 percent share in 25 countries and regions around the world.

In November 2017, the company’s share for the high-end smartphones was around 7.2 percent, which increased to 12 percent in November last year.

According to the data revealed on 24th December, the company announced that its global smartphone shipments are expected to cross 200 million units in the year 2018, which represents an increase of around 66 times in the eight years.

At that time, Huawei had further revealed that the P20 series smartphones have shipped 16 million units while the Mate 20 series have shipped over five million units. Now, the recent data revealed by the company indicates that in just one month, the combined sales of both the smartphone models increased by 1 million and 2.5 million units respectively.

Meanwhile, the company is now gearing up to launch its foldable smartphone which is also expected to support 5G connectivity. The phone has been confirmed to get unveiled by the company during Mobile World Congress (MWC 2019). The smartphone will be powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset and Balong 5000 5G modem.

Rumors surrounding Huawei’s foldable phone reveals that it will be sporting fold-out design and will come equipped with flexible OLED panels by China’s BOE display maker. When unfolded, it may offer a screen area of around 8 inches and when folded, it will offer a display of 5 inches. However, nothing has been officially revealed by the company so far.

Intel, MediaTek and Qualcomm key players in 5G modem chips supply

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Simranpal Singh

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Jan 25, 2019

As the major smartphone manufacturers are looking forward to incorporating 5G technology into their devices. Currently, to serve the demand, only three chipmaker companies are leading the way to provide 5G technology solutions. Namingly Intel, MediaTek, and Qualcomm are willing to provide 5G IPs, patents and modem chips to the manufacturers.

On the other hand, manufacturers are also keeping a watch and still waiting for the technologies to get mature enough before trying. Huawei, Samsung, and Apple seem reluctant of jumping into the bandwagon of 5G modem chipsets. The source claims that “Huawei, Samsung Electronics and Apple are reportedly still taking a wait-and-see attitude toward whether to jump on the bandwagon of 5G modem chipsets”.

Due to various barriers, whether they are related to finance, marketing or development, these three companies will lead the path to 5G mobile communication technologies. Moreover, during the first phase of 5G evolution, these companies will endeavour the growth.

In monetary terms, the new solutions are not providing any extra financial advantages. As per Taiwan IC designers, the development processes are not posing any bigger economic challenges but AI chips are affecting the overall spending. Even though the complications, performance improvements need an advanced Research and Development effort which needs more funds. The fund crunch is keeping the newcomers at a bay of developing the 5G modem chipsets.

“But more complicated tests, performance improvements and yield rate adjustments for modem chips require much more support, requiring chipmakers to drastically expand the scale of R&D teams.”

As far as the MediaTek is concerned, then it would leverage the high price/performance ratios to generate momentum in the growth. Even though, they are figuring out a new marketing strategy to make the most from the upcoming 5G wave.

Read More: LG 5G smartphone to launch next month; packs Snapdragon 855 SoC and 4,000mAh battery

Additionally, Samsung is preparing to launch a 5G supported smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset later this year. Huawei is also making efforts to launch 5G supported handset this year. There’s a lot of gossip going on in the market related to the 5G supported smartphones, but nothing is confirmed as of now.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 with Infinity-O display and SD710 SoC announced

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Jeet

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Jan 25, 2019

Samsung has today announced a new smartphone in the South Korean market — Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019). This is the same smartphone that was launched as Galaxy A8s in China last month.

The phone comes in three color options — Blue, Gray, and Green and is priced at 599,500 Korean Won, which roughly converts to $533. The device will go on sale in Korea from 28th February.

As for the specifications, most of the phone’s specs are same as the Galaxy A8s. It features a 6.4-inch display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There’s an Infinity-O punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 10nm octa-core upper mid-range processor, paired with either 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

For photography, the device is equipped with three cameras on its back — a 10MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, a 24MP f/1.7 main sensor, and a 5MP f/2.2 sensor for real-time portrait effect. It also features a 24MP front-facing snapper for taking selfies.

The Samsung Galaxy A8s comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security. There’s also a dedicated Bixby button on the side. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom interface and is powered by a 3,300mAh battery.

Meanwhile, the company is also set to launch the Galaxy A8s FE in China on 14th February, which will be available in gradient colors. While one model will come with a gradient of yellow and pink while the other model will gradient of light-blue and light-pink.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G smartphone to be first available in Korea, color options leaked

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Jeet

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Jan 25, 2019

Samsung has been working on its foldable smartphone since past few years and while it may not be the first one to launch the foldable smartphone, it is the most-awaited smartphone. The company is expected to launch its foldable smartphone later this year and whenever it launches, reports indicate that there will be a 5G variant as well.

The upcoming foldable smartphone from Samsung is expected to be named Samsung Galaxy Fold and the 5G Galaxy Fold is also speculated to makes its debut along with the standard version. While the company had previously said that the phone will be launched globally, it seems that the 5G model will be limited to South Korean initially as most markets won’t have live commercial 5G connectivity solutions.

According to the reports, the Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F907N) will be offered in South Korean and the network carriers have already completed deployment and are waiting on manufacturers to release compatible smartphones. Samsung will most likely be the first with the 5G Galaxy S10. It has already started working on this variant’s firmware for South Korea.

The report further adds that the Samsung Galaxy Fold will be offered in four color options — Blue, Green, Silver, and Black. However, do note that the marketing terms for these color options may differ and there may also be additional color options.

The South Korean company has not yet revealed the launch date for the Samsung Galaxy Fold but there’s a possibility that we’ll get to see the company’s foldable smartphone in February alongside the company’s flagship Galaxy S10-series phones.

Samsung is also expected to launch a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 smartphone as well, which could be unveiled at the company’s upcoming Samsung Unboxed event on 20th February. As per the rumors, the 5G Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Fold will come with larger capacity batteries. We’ll have to wait for a few more weeks to know for sure.

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Buy YI Compact Dash Camera At A Lowered Price Of Only $35.99 On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 25, 2019

AliExpress is doling out up to a considerably 50 percent off on a wide range of tools and accessories as part of its latest promotion.

Dubbed as ‘Automotive Essentials Sale,’ the promo features various items that have been separated into Car Electronics, Car Decorations, Motorcycle Accessories & Parts, Other Vehicle Parts, and Tools & Maintenance categories.

More importantly, all products featured on the promotion page will be up for grabs carrying unbeatable prices.

We’ll be taking a gander at the discount available on the YI compact dash camera, which is included under ‘The Bestsellers’ section of the promo.

YI Compact Dash Camera

Touted as a highly reliable, yet an easy-to-use dash camera, the YI Compact is loaded with essential functions that make your drive safe.

The dash camera is capable of recording fast-moving scenes and efficiently capturing intense movements. Moreover, it provides emergency recordings as well.

The YI Compact dash camera adopts a highly efficient H.264 video encoding for crystal clear images in high resolution while making more room for footages by optimizing the storage space.

The system empowers the camera to save footages automatically in the case that there’s a collision. These footages can come in handy for insurance disputes and other purposes.

Owing to several reasons like poor lighting, intrusive headlights or driver fatigue, accidents are more likely to take place at night.

This makes night vision one of the most important indicators of a dash camera’s performance.

Keeping in line with that, the YI Compact is equipped with an all-glass high-resolution lens, an F2.0 large aperture and a high sensitivity image sensor that warrants enhanced night vision.

While there’s no dearth of top-branded dash cameras in the market today, they aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

The YI Compact, on the other hand, has gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of just $35.99 on AliExpress. This is a 55 percent drop in the feature-laden dash camera’s original asking price.

You can follow this link to take full advantage of this discount before the promotion sale comes to an end.

Get 55% Off On YI Compact Dash Camera

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Samsung Galaxy A50 launch date could be approaching fast

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 25, 2019

Around a week ago, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A50 with model number SM-A505F was spotted on the database of Wi-Fi Alliance. Now, the smartphone has received approval from Bluetooth SIG body. Since devices are known to go official around a month after appearing on Bluetooth SIG website, it appears the arrival of the Galaxy A50 could be approaching fast.

As it can be seen in the screenshot taken from the Bluetooth SIG site, the SM-A505FN model number belongs to the upcoming Galaxy A50 smartphone. Apart from Bluetooth 5.0 LE support, the listing doe not include any details on its specifications.

Previous leaks have revealed that the Galaxy A50 will be equipped with Infinity-V display. The display type could be AMOLED since the handset is rumored to come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. There is no information available on the exact size of the display of Galaxy A50.

The smartphone was spotted with Exynos 9610 chipset on Geekbench benchmarking platform in the recent past along with 4 GB of RAM. there is a possibility that the handset could be equipped with an internal storage of 64 GB or 128 GB. The latest Android 9 Pie OS will come preinstalled on the device. It is likely to receive power from 4,000mAh battery. The WFA certification of the phone revealed that it supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac.

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The Galaxy A50 is expected to arrive with a triple camera setup. Its camera sensors could be similar to that Galaxy A7 (2018). Hence, it is expected to feature a 24-megapixel main sensor, a wide-angle lens and a depth sensor. It is expected to be available in multiple colors like blue, pink, black, silver and white.

The South Korean company is yet to confirm on the existence of the Galaxy A50 smartphone. On Feb. 20, the Galaxy S10 series will be made official through the Unpacked event. Few days later at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019, the company may announce the Galaxy A50 smartphone.

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Get Up To A 30% Off On MECOOL-Branded TV Boxes On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 25, 2019

Established back in 2015, MECOOL is a popular brand that focuses primarily on making high-end smartphones, tablets and TV boxes.

As part of its latest promotion, Banggood has collaborated with MECOOL to offer a wide selection of their top-end TV boxes at lowered prices.

Dubbed as ‘Top Sale TV Box Brand MECOOL,’ the recently kicked-off promo offers up to a considerable 30 percent off TV boxes featured on the promotion page.

In order to simplify and expedite the search process, these heavily discounted TV boxes have been split into three categories – Hot Sale, Voice Control and DVB Signal.

The first section dubbed, ‘Hot Sale’ features MECOOL’s M8S Pro W and KM9 Android TV boxes. More importantly, you can now get your hands on the aforesaid TV boxes at lowered prices.

For the sake of an instance, the M8S PRO W would normally set you back $39.99, but you can now buy it for a dropped price of just $26.99 on Banggood.

This is a 33 percent drop in the device’s retail price.
Likewise, you can get a 27 percent off on the KM9 TV box that usually retails for $72.99. As a result, the feature-laden TV box can now be yours at a reduced price of just $52.99.

The ‘Voice Control’ section is brimming with all sorts of top-end TV boxes that you can buy without emptying your pockets.

The category features the M8S Pro W, KM8, M8S Pro Plus and M8S Pro L TV boxes carrying slashed price tags.

The ‘DVB Signal’ section is where you can buy the KI Pro, KII Pro, KIII Pro as well as the M8S Plus TV boxes without breaking the bank.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discount. It is worth noting that the promo is slated to end soon.

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Buy A95X MAX S905X2 And Tanix TX5 Max TV Boxes At Unbeatable Prices On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 25, 2019

Looking for a cost-effective TV box that doesn’t compromise on quality? GeekBuying’s got your back!
Known as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GeekBuying is offering cost-conscious cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite series or playing popular games on a big-screen without leaving the comfort of their rooms something to cheer about.

As part of its latest promotion, GeekBuying is doling out significant discounts on a wide selection of TV boxes and mini PCs that usually carry steep price tags.

Dubbed as ‘Top 10 TV Boxes,’ the recently kicked-off promo has been split into multiple categories like Top 10, More Savings, New Arrivals, Mini PCs etc.

Aside from grabbing big discounts on select items included in the aforesaid categories, buyers will be able to use promo code TOP10TV to save a considerable amount of extra money at check out.

We’ll take a gander at two top-branded TV boxes that you can now buy on GeekBuying without emptying your pocket. We’ll even show how you can get extra discounts on these devices without breaking a sweat.

A95X MAX S905X2 TV Box

Touted as one of the first TV boxes to run Android 8.1 Oreo OS, the A95X MAX delivers a superior user experience, coupled with steady performance.

Under the hood, the device packs the long-awaited Amlogic S905X successor dubbed the S905X2 chip.

It uses an ARM Dvalin MP2 GPU and features the VP9 hardware decoding, which is a globally popular mainstream decoding formats.
Carrying a $110.05 price tag, this variant of the A95X MAX comes with 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage capacity, but you can now buy it for just $74.88 on GeekBuying.

Moreover, you can extend this 32 percent discount by using coupon code GIZ_FEVMJNDO at checkout.

The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $22.30 off by bringing the already lowered asking price of the TV box further down to just $68.69.

Alternatively, you can go for the 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM variant that usually sells for $94.25, but can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $68.99.

You can follow this link to grab the discount. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Get 32% Off On A95X MAX TV Box

Tanix TX5 Max TV Box

The TX5 Max runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS that ensures better speed and uninterrupted performance.

The Tanix TX5 Max can efficiently transform your regular television into a smart TV. It is powered by an Amlogic S905X2, which is an upgrade to the S905X chip.

Equipped with the same quad-core Cortex A53 cores, the TX5 Max features an ARM Dvalin MP2, while adding VP9 hardware decoding, which is globally considered as a mainstream decoding format.
This model of the Tanix-branded TV box that retails for $97.90, ships with 4GB of DDR4 RAM and offers 32GB of onboard storage space.

As part of its latest promo, GeekBuying is now offering this feature-laden Tanix TX5 Max TV box at a dropped price of just $59.88.

Aside from taking full advantage of this 39 percent discount, you can use coupon code GIZ_ IVEBISOI to reduce the TV box’s original selling price to only $54.99.

In other words, you can get an extra $4.89 off simply by applying the coupon before placing your order.

You can follow this link to avail the discount which will be valid only for a limited period of time.

Get 39% Off On Tanix TX5 Max TV Box

OPPO PCDM00 / PCDT00 full specifications and images leaked on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 25, 2019

A new OPPO smartphone that has a model number of PCDM00 has appeared on TENAA with full specs. A variant of the same phone having a model number of PCDT00 has also appeared alongside it. The specifications and appearance of the smartphone suggests that it could be an upcoming mid-range phone from the Chinese manufacturer.

OPPO PCDM00 / PCDT00 Specifications

The PCDM00 / PCDT00 handset measures 155.9 x 75.4 x 8.3mm and it weighs 170 grams. It houses a 6.2-inch display that produces 1520 x 720 pixels HD+ resolution. The display of the phone features a waterdrop notch.

The PCDM00 / PCDT00 is powered by an octa-core processor that works at 2.3 GHz. The clocking speed suggests that it could be fueled by MediaTek Helio P35 chipset. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM. The handset offers 64 GB of native storage and it is equipped with a microSD card slot. It is fueled by 4,100mAh battery.

When it comes to photography, the OPPO PCDM00 / PCDT00 offers 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel rear-mounted dual camera setup and a frontal camera of 16-megapixel. The device is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

Even the PCDM00 model has been shown in red variant above, its TENAA listing claims it will be available in Blue color as well. The PCDT00 model can be seen in black color in the below shown images. However, its listing also claims that it will be available in Black color.

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The OPPO PCDM00 / PCDT00 smartphone seems to be wearing a glossy polycarbonate rear panel. It features golden accents around the fingerprint canner and horizontal dual camera setup on the rear. The left edge of the phone has volume buttons and its power button is located on the right.

The newly spotted OPPO phone has also been approved by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT) in the recent past. The exact product name of the phone is still under the wraps.

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Buy The Huawei Honor 10 Smartphone For Just $369.99 On Banggood

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 25, 2019

While the Huawei continues to garner skyrocketing popularity even months after hitting the store shelves, it doesn’t come cheap.
In a bid to make the Honor 10 available to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese handset maker is now offering the global version of its coveted smartphone at a considerably lowered price on Banggood.

The Huawei Honor 10 boasts an array of awe-inspiring features and top-end specs that completely justify the $479.99 price tag it normally carries.

Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the Honor 10 smartphone has now gone up for sale carrying a dropped price tag of just $369.99 on Banggood.

An absolute steal at this price, the Honor 10 sports an eye-catching I5.84 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The phone comes with Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection.

Under the hood, the Honor 10 packs the powerful Huawei Kirin 970 Octa-core processor along with a highly competent Mali-G72 MP12 GPU.
It ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a non-expandable 128GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite content.

On the photography front, the Huawei-branded smartphone houses a 20.0MP MONO + 16.0MP RGB dual-camera module on the back. Up front, there’s a 24.0MP front shooter for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Furthermore, the Honor 10 runs EMUI 8.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo OS and draws its juices from a robust 3400mAh battery.

Aside from a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, the Huawei Honor 10 features a slew of other useful sensors including accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification of the Honor 10 and take advantage of the discount.

Note that the aforesaid discount will be valid for the blue and black color versions of the smartphone for a limited period of time.

Get 23% Off On Huawei Honor 10 Smartphone

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