Nokia 7.1 4GB RAM variant hitting store shelves in Europe soon

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Nov 28, 2018

HMD Global’s Nokia 7.1 and Xiaomi‘s Mi A2 Lite are the latest phones to receive the Android Pie update. While HMD Global specifically announced that the update has begun rolling out to the Nokia 7.1 globally, Xiaomi didn’t make an announcement and the update seems to be rolling out to just a select few at the moment.

New day, and a new serving of Pie coming right up. Nokia 7.1 now on Android 9. 😋🥧 pic.twitter.com/ZPupm6TAmR

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) November 27, 2018

For the Nokia 7.1, the update is 1.3GB in size and it brings a new system navigation, adaptive brightness, adaptive battery, and November’s security patch.

The update for the Mi A2 Lite is about 1002MB and also brings the same features the Nokia 7.1 is getting in addition to FM radio. According to XDA Developers who first reported the Mi A2 Lite was already getting the update, one user who lives in Poland already received the update.

Get Big Discounts On Popular Color Versions Of Huawei Mate 20 Pro Smartphone On GeekBuying [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 28, 2018

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on Huawei’s recently launched Mate 20 Pro smartphone without breaking the bank, we got good news for you.
Huawei has teamed up with GeekBuying in a bid to make its well-received Mate 20 Pro smartphone available to those living on a tight budget. Different color versions of the phone have gone up for sale bearing unbeatable prices on GeekBuying.

In addition to taking advantage of the aforesaid discounts, we’ll show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (Aurora)

This model of the Mate 20 Pro smartphone ships with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of internal storage for you to save your favorite content. While you’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a top branded smartphone that offers comparable specs, this variant will set you back $1078.99 on GeekBuying.
This is a 15% reduction in the variant’s original asking price of $1267.99. On top of that, you can use coupon code QYRGZNYY to save $60 more before checking out. In other words, you can bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $1018.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

In order to ensure you avail this discount, which will be valid for the aurora color version, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (Sapphire Blue)

Alternatively, you can go for the sapphire blue color variant of the Mate 20 Pro smartphone that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage if you’re willing to shell out $1069.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 14% drop in this version’s original selling price of $1245.99.

An absolute bargain at this price, this sapphire blue-tinted Mate 20 Pro sports a big 6.39-inch 2K display with a screen resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels and a pixel density of 538 PPI. Moreover, it packs a powerful Hisilicon Kirin 980 processor with an equally competent Mali G76 720MHz GPU, under the hood.
You can follow this link if you’re interested in and checking out the full specification and taking advantage of this discount before it comes to end.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (Bright Black)

There’s a 17% off on the bright black-tinted Mate 20 Pro smartphone that has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage capacity. This version of the smartphone would normally set you back $1281.99 on both online as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for only $1065.99 on GeekBuying.

In addition to getting this discount, you can apply coupon code PDMGKGQV to save an extra $66 at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you reduce your cart value to just $999.99 without breaking much of a sweat.
On the downside, the promo will only be valid for a limited period of time. You can follow this link and avail the discount before the promo wraps up!

Huawei Mate 20 Pro (Black)

Much to the delight of those who’d prefer going for the black color version of the Mate 20 Pro smartphone, Huawei is doling out a noteworthy 13% off on the phone’s black-hued model that usually sells for $1234.99. Thanks to the above-mentioned discount, you can now buy it for $1079.99.
Moreover, you can use coupon code IEOVSLCC and get an extra $60 off before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. The coupon helps you reduce your grand total to just $1019.99. Note that the black color version comes with a Tronsmart R1 Mobile Phone Stand Holder.

You can head straight to this link to grab the discount which will only be valid for a limited period of time. Aside from that, the coupon is also likely to expire soon.

Samsung Galaxy M10 appears on Geekbench, has an Exynos 7870 chipset

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Nov 28, 2018

Of Samsung‘s upcoming Galaxy M series, the Galaxy M20 has been the one in the news a lot lately. Now a less-powerful model called the Galaxy M10 has been spotted in Geekbench.

The Galaxy M10 appears on the benchmark site as the “samsung SM-M105F”. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo, has 3GB of RAM and is powered by an Exynos 7870 processor.

The Exynos 7870 is used in a lot of entry-level and mid-range Samsung phones including the Galaxy A6 (2018) and the Galaxy J6. The benchmark results revealed the Galaxy M10 scored 724 points in the single-core test and 3,637 points in the multi-core test.

Get 28% Off On Alfawise EKEN H6S Action Camera

Buy Alfawise EKEN H6S Action Camera For Just $89.99 On GearBest

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 28, 2018

If you’re in the market for a mini camera that can capture awe-inspiring images and videos without setting you back a pretty penny, the Alfawise EKEN H6S 2 inch 4K HD WiFi Action Camera might just fill the bill.
The mini, yet stylish EKEN H6S is a portable action camera that can be used to shoot professional videos even by someone who is new to action cameras. Aside from that, the device boasts an impressive array of other features that help you capture impeccable videos and images.

Before we shed more light on the exceptional features that make the Alfawise EKEN H6S an irresistible action camera, it might interest you to know that the feature-laden action camera from Alfawise has now gone up for sale carrying a heavily discounted price tag of $89.99 on GearBest.

This is a noteworthy 28% reduction in the device’s original selling price of $125.75. On top of that, buyers can use a coupon to save an extra $3 when their grand total exceeds $50. As part of the other promo, those spending more than $30 will be eligible to receive one add-on item for just $3, while those who spend $20 will receive an add-on item for $1.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Alfawise EKEN H6S sports a 2-inch display with a screen resolution of 320×240 pixels for better clarity. The action camera is 30m waterproof as it comes with an IP68 certificate. You can put the camera in the waterproof case and record memorable moments underwater or in the rain.

You can even use the Alfawise EKEN H6S camera while cycling, motorcycling, swimming, surfing, sailing etc. Moreover, the action camera can be controlled wirelessly. In other words, you can access its settings and controls, playback and even download files via Wi-Fi using the “EZ iCam” APP. Alternatively, you can connect the action camera to your TV for playback via HDMI port.

If the Alfawise EKEN H6S has stirred your interest, all you need to do is to follow this link to buy it at an unbeatable price on GearBest. With only 35 pieces remaining, this promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

UMIDIGI F1 key specs leaked: Helio P60, waterdrop notch, 5150 mAh battery & 128GB ROM

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Nov 27, 2018

Chinese phone manufacturer UMIDIGI is gradually carving out a name for itself in the mid-range and budget phone segments. The company recently launched the UMIDIGI One Pro and revealed some details of the expected UMIDIGI One Max. Some details of a new model that is in the works have been spotted in a poster which made the rounds recently. From the leaked poster, we can see that the device will adopt the moniker UMIDIGI F1 which bears semblance with Xiaomi’s affordable flagship killer- Poco F1.

The poster also contains not just the render of the device but also some key specifications. The render shows the presence of a waterdrop notch design on top of the full-screen display panel. This is similar to what would be utilised on the UMIDIGI One Max. UMIDIGI F1 is also expected to feature a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset which was used on the OPPO R15, F9 Pro, Vivo Y97 and UMIDIGI’s 2018 flagship UMIDIGI Z2 Pro. The Helio P60 is on the same level as the Snapdragon 660 chipset and so, can handle demanding games like PUBG.

In addition, the device will pack a 6.3-inch FHD+ display alongside a mammoth 128GB of internal storage. Keeping the lights on would be a 5150mAh battery and it’ll sure keep it on for a long time. UMIDIGI also teases the letter P on the poster which suggests that the F1 will be the company’s first model that would feature Google’s latest Android 9.0 Pie OS. This will bring many new features that other models don’t offer. Finally, the poster also teases a super fast and powerful device just like a Formula 1 racing car.

We expect more details of the device to get revealed soon. We’ll keep you abreast with the latest details as they appear.

Sony Xperia XZ4 renders reveals improved design with triple rear cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 27, 2018

Sony had announced the Xperia XZ3 smartphone at the IFA 2018 tech trade show in September. Rumors have it that the Japanese tech firm is working on the Xperia XZ4 smartphone. Teaming up with @OnLeaks, an Indian publication has shared the CAD renders of the upcoming Xperia XZ4.

The Xperia XZ4 renders show that it will be sporting a design that is slightly different from the Xperia XZ3. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.5-inch screen. The display of the phone is not curved like the Xperia XZ3. As it can be seen in the renders, the Xperia XZ4 features a notch-less screen that supports an aspect ratio of 18:9.

Since the Xperia XZ4 is equipped with slightly thick upper and lower bezels, it won’t be delivering high screen-to-body ratio like other flagships. The handset measures 166.9 x 72.4 x 8.2mm. There is a camera bump where the thickness of the device increases to 9mm. In comparison, the Xperia XZ3 that houses a 6-inch display measures 158 x 73 x 9.9 mm.

The renders also reveal that the Xperia XZ4 will be the first Sony phone to feature triple rear cameras. The presence of the triple camera module is a clear indication that it will deliver superior photography experience than its predecessor. The frontside of the XZ4 features a single camera.

The right edge of the phone features a power button that is embedded with a fingerprint reader, a camera shutter and a volume rocker. The bottom edge of the phone is equipped with a USB-C port. The handset lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Read More: Sony Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1, and XZ1 Compact are now receiving Android 9 Pie update

As of this writing, there is no information on the other specifications of the Xperia XZ4. Since the company follows the trend of announcing new smartphones at Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo, it is very like that the Xperia XZ4 will go official at MWC 2019 in February.

What’s your opinion on the design of the Sony Xperia XZ4? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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OPPO R17 Pro will be up for pre-order from December 1 in India

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Nov 27, 2018

OPPO India has already confirmed that the flagship OPPO R17 Pro will officially make its entry into India on December 4. The company has now released further details of the R17 Pro’s launch itinerary which includes that the device will be up for preorder from December 1, days before its official launch.

#SeizeTheNight with all-new #OPPOR17Pro. Magical gradient design,
hidden fingerprint unlock, and breathtaking night shots. pic.twitter.com/RwOT57aVpy

— OPPO Mobile India (@oppomobileindia) November 26, 2018

The R17 Pro was first launched in China around July and later made its entry into Europe on October 24 as OPPO RX17 Pro. Apparently, the device will bear the R17 Pro moniker when its sojourn in India commences.

As a reminder, the OPPO R17 Pro houses a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The large-sized display of the phone offers a screen-to-body ratio of a whopping 91.5%. Its display is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. OPPO has embedded a fingerprint reader under the screen of the smartphone. The R17 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The handset features an internal storage of 128 GB. The second SIM slot can be used for adding a microSD card. It is worthy to note that the device will be the first Super VOOC smartphone in India. The phone is also the first Oppo smartphone with three cameras on the back, with the third actually being 3D TOF depth sensor that can’t be used on its own. As for the price, the phone was initially introduced for CNY4,299 or $625 in China and in Europe, it is available for €599. The price may likely be slightly lower in India.

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Oppo R17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Vivo X23: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 27, 2018

Oppo R17 Pro, the first triple camera phone from Oppo, is going to hit the Indian market soon. It has many flagship-class features but it is not completely flagship, and this makes its price to be more affordable than the main flagships from the most known brands. Here, we will compare it with the other affordable high-end phones from China released by Oppo’s sister companies Vivo and OnePlus. We are talking about OnePlus 6T and Vivo X23: is the new Oppo R17 Pro (also known as Oppo RX17 Pro in the European market) at their levels in terms of value for money? Here you will find the answer.

Oppo R17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Vivo X23

	Oppo R17 Pro	OnePlus 6T	Vivo X23
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.6 x 74.6x 7.9 mm, 183 g	157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm, 185 g	157.7 x 74.1 x 7.5 mm
DISPLAY	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Optic AMOLED	6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 670, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS	Android 8.1 Oreo, Funtouch OS
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	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 12 + 20 MP + TOF 3D camera, f/1.5-2.4 and f/2.6 25 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/1.7 and f/1.7, OIS 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 12 + 13 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.4 12 MP front camera
BATTERY	3700 mAh, fast charging with Super VOOC Flash Charge	3700 mAh, fast charging with Dash Charge	3400 mAh, fast charging 22.5W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

With its huge 86.3 percent screen-to-body ratio, the smallest waterdrop notch, and the thinnest body, Vivo X23 is not only the most beautiful device in this trio but also one of the most beautiful phones released in 2018. It rocks a glass back and an aluminum frame and it is also available in gradient color variants. But OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro are still among the best phones as well when it comes to aesthetics.

Display

The displays of these devices look almost identical, but the one of the OnePlus 6T boasts a better color reproduction thanks to its great DCI-P3 coverage. Further, note that OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro are protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6 that is the strongest protection existing for a smartphone’s glass. Vivo X23 lacks the Gorilla Glass 6 protection but it has a higher screen-to-body ratio and, as said above, a less invasive notch.

Hardware/Software

OnePlus 6T is definitely superior to both Oppo R17 Pro and Vivo X23 in terms of hardware and performance because it is equipped with the best chipset in the market: the octa-core Snapdragon 845 by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. Further, it has a very optimized Android fork called Oxygen OS and it comes with Android Pie out of the box. Oppo R17 Pro takes the second place with its Snapdragon 710 and Color OS, while Vivo X23 has a slightly less powerful Snapdragon 670.

Camera

Oppo R17 Pro wins the camera comparison. It has a triple rear camera with variable focal apertures in order to adapt to every light condition, as well as OIS and a 3D stereo camera to capture depth information. Even its front camera is better than the ones of its opponents with a higher 25 MP resolution and an ultrawide lens.

Battery

OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro both have a 3700 mAh battery, but OnePlus 6T lasts slightly more and it is optimized better, probably thanks to Android Pie. It is able to arrive at the end of the working day with 30-35 percent of remaining charge, while Oppo R17 Pro has just 25 percent. Vivo X23 has a smaller 3400 mAh unit which is more than sufficient but far from achieving OnePlus 6T and Oppo R17 Pro’s results.

Price

Oppo R17 Pro and OnePlus 6T are available globally with starting price tags of €599 and €569, while Vivo X23 is only available in Asia and it costs about €500 there. Due to its smaller battery and its less powerful SoC I wouldn’t actually choose the Vivo X23, but, even though it has not a Snapdragon 845 (SD710 is enough for every scenario), I would personally pick the Oppo R17 Pro because of its better camera department and the micro SD slot.

Read More: OnePlus 6T Pricing In China vs Other Regions

Oppo R17 Pro vs OnePlus 6T vs Vivo X23: PRO and CONS

Oppo R17 Pro

PROS

Amazing camera
Great design
Big battery
micro SD slot

CONS

Expensive

OnePlus 6T

PROS

Big battery
Amazing hardware
Good cameras
Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

No micro SD
Higher price

Vivo X23

PROS

Full borderless design
In-display fingerprint reader
Awesome camera
Affordable price

CONS

Smaller battery
No micro SD

Concept render shows the Nova 4 is a Huawei P20 Pro with a hole in its display

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Nov 27, 2018

Huawei is in the race to release a phone with a hole in its display and rumors say it will beat Samsung to it. Where Samsung’s contender is the Galaxy A8s, Huawei is expected to unveil the Nova 4. A concept render of the phone has surfaced online that shows what the phone might look like when Huawei unveils it next month.

The Nova 4 is shown here looking a lot like the Huawei P20 Pro with its triple rear cameras but ditching the notched display for a hole-in-screen display. However, unlike the P20 Pro, this Nova 4 doesn’t have a front-mounted fingerprint scanner thanks to its slimmer lower bezel. There also isn’t a fingerprint scanner on the rear which means it is most probably under the display.

The Nova 4 has a gradient finish and might as well be one of the nicest we have seen on a phone.

The Vivobook 14 (X420) is ASUS’ latest frameless, lightweight, and compact laptop

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Nov 27, 2018

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has launched a new laptop dubbed VivoBook 14 (X420). The new laptop comes with a revolutionary design which sees the laptop come in without a frame around the display. The laptop is also very compact and lightweight, yet studded with a fine hardware setup.

The ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420) features a frameless four-sided NanoEdge display with an 87% screen-to-body ratio for immersive viewing. The ultra-thin bezels around the display are just 5.7mm wide on all four sides. The incredibly slim bezel made it possible for the large screen to fit into a smaller chassis. The laptop is also equipped with the innovative ErgoLift hinge that tilts the keyboard to replicate the feel of a desktop keyboard for a more comfortable typing experience. The display panel comes with FHD resolution which includes a wide-view technology and exceptional color reproduction for lifelike visuals even when viewed from extreme positions. The compact sized laptop measures just 322.4 x 210 x 17.7mm and is said to be the lightest and most compact model in the current VivoBook 14 lineup. It weighs just 1.4kg.

On the specs end, the VivoBook 14 is powered by an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor can be specified with up to a 512GB SSD. It’s an everyday laptop that’s perfect for productive multitasking, multimedia editing, or casual gaming. In addition, dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi connections provide speeds of up to 867Mbps — 6X-faster than 802.11n — for seamless video-streaming and smoot’h web-surfing. The laptop also features Bluetooth 4.2, an optional fingerprint sensor built into the touchpad, a full-size backlit keyboard that’s perfect for working in dim environments. It has a sturdy one-piece construction and 1.3mm key travel for comfortable typing. Other features include an array of ports including USB Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI output, and a microSD card reader for hassle-free compatibility with current peripherals, displays, and projectors. In addition, the laptop comes with a durable battery that is said to be 3X more durable than normal Lithium-ion batteries. The device also comes with fast charging technology which can deliver up to 60% battery power in just 49 minutes.

ASUS is yet to release details of its pricing and availability are yet to be released.

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OnePlus announces partnership with McLaren, will launch OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition on December 11

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Nov 27, 2018

This year, OnePlus‘s tag lines have been related to speed. With the OnePlus 6, it went with “The Speed You Need” and for the new OnePlus 6T the tag line is “Unlock The Speed”.

Now OnePlus is set to take things further with a new partnership with British automotive company, McLaren. And the result of its partnership is the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition, the first of future McLaren-branded OnePlus devices.

OnePlus and @McLarenF1. Forever in pursuit of speed. Experience the #SalutetoSpeed on December 11. https://t.co/inqbUCRYcK pic.twitter.com/Q7HGBqmZtw

— OnePlus (@oneplus) November 27, 2018

McLaren announces a new partnership with leading smartphone maker @OnePlus ➡️ https://t.co/o2DcLa3qqH #NeverSettle pic.twitter.com/vq6EdrbA6T

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 27, 2018

OnePlus and McLaren both took to their respective social media accounts to announce their new partnership and also to reveal there would be a co-hosted event on December 11. The URL of the page where OnePlus announces the partnership and the upcoming event contains “mclaren-6T”, so we are pretty sure the event is for the launch of the Oneplus 6T McLaren Edition.

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will have a different color, probably orange just like McLaren’s official color. It should also have the McLaren logo. With respect to specs, OnePlus may decide to add extra RAM and storage and bundle it with McLaren branded accessories.

Leaked Lenovo K5X specs reveal Snapdragon 636 + 6GB RAM combo

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Nov 27, 2018

A new leak has revealed that Lenovo is working on a new mid-range smartphone. According to the source, the phone will launch as the Lenovo K5X, joining the resurrected K5 series.

The Lenovo K5X will be powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor paired with 6GB of RAM. There is no mention of the storage capacity but 64GB or maybe even 128GB might be what users will get.

There are a lot of other specs missing such as the screen size, cameras or even battery capacity. However, the leak does say it will have a 1080 x 2160 resolution and run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

The source says the Lenovo K5X is the Lenovo phone with model number L38041 on TENAA. However, that phone has a 2246 x 1080 resolution which is different from the resolution above. It appears TENAA is wrong though as phones with that resolution have a notch and the added image shows the phone doesn’t have a notch.

The Lenovo L38041 has a 6.18-inch screen, a 1.8GHz processor with 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB of storage. On its back is a 16MP + 5MP dual-camera setup while an 8MP sensor is in front for selfies and video call.

It runs Android 8.1 Oreo, has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and packs a 3930mAh (~4000mAh) battery. TENAA says it will come in black, gray, gold, silver and white. Images provided of the phone also show it doesn’t have a notch.

Sharp Aquos Zero with 2K OLED Display Debuts in Taiwan

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Andrew

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Nov 27, 2018

Japanese Electronics giant, Sharp, recently announced its first OLED display flagship at IFA 2018 labelled as Aquos Zero. The company known for its quality LCD panels showcased the handset that not only has an OLED panel but also has a curved display design and high-end specifications. Now, the brand has held a product launch conference in Taiwan announcing the Aquos Zero there. The company has not yet declared prices as an official release will be in January. However, the handset is believed to cost around NT$20,000 (about RMB 4,500).

The big highlight of the Aquos Zero is, obviously the curved 2k OLED panel. Sharp boasts that this is the lightest OLED flagship around tipping the scales at just 146g. That is achieved by the carbon fiber back in conjunction with the magnesium alloy frames that also make it a sturdy device. The display is 6.2-inches and has a pixel density of 538ppi and a resolution of 2992×1440p owing to the notch. The curved display has support for HDR as well as 100 percent DCI-P3 wide colour gamut.

Under the hood, the Aquos Zero rocks a Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’a single 22.6MP rear sensor beneath which lies a fingerprint reader while the front has an 8MP shooter. It runs Android 9.0 Pie which is always good to hear on the back of a 3130mAh battery. It also comes with IP68 water resistance and Dolby Atmos stereo sound.

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MediaTek Helio P80 to feature first on next year’s OPPO R19

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Nov 27, 2018

Since the poor performance of the flagship Helio X30 chipset, MediaTek seems to have given up on the high-end chipset market. Rather, the Taiwanese fabless chip manufacturer is focusing on the mid-range market in the last two years. The company first released the Helio P30 and later on the Helio P60 and recently, the Helio 70 was announced. The chipsets have received an appreciable level of patronage. The company is now set to release its next-gen midrange SoC and it is the Helio P80.

Details of the Helio P80 chipset includes that the it will be built on the same process as TSMC’s 12nm process but the architecture will be upgraded and the AI performance will be greatly improved. There are speculations that the AI performance is even stronger than Huawei ‘s Kirin 980 processor despite being a midrange chip. This was further buttressed by the AI benchmark results which placed Helio P80 and Snapdragon 8150 above the Kirin 980. In addition, the Helio P80 processor is tipped to be used on OPPO’s R19 billed to launch next year.

A report by Taiwan Business Times hinted that MediaTek’s Helio P60 was successfully used on the OPPO R15 in the first half of last year but the R17 series, released in the second half, abandoned MediaTek’s chipset. This has forced MediaTek to strengthen the processor performance in order to get sufficient orders for OPPO R19 in the first half of next year. Sources from the Taiwanese supply chain disclosed that the Helio P80 will be MediaTek’s main product for the first half of 2019 and will use ARM’s Octa-core architecture just like the P60/P70. The CPU/GPU architecture may be upgraded since only an improved AI capability won’t be enough to curry enough patronage especially when Qualcomm and Huawei processors are built on the faster 10nm process.

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Exynos 9820 powered Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus benchmarked on AnTuTu

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Nov 27, 2018

In a few months, Samsung will unveil new phones in the Galaxy S series. The Galaxy S10 Plus will be one of them and its AnTuTu benchmark result shows that it will be one of the most powerful phones released in 2019.

The Galaxy S10 Plus’ model number is revealed as SM-G975F and this is the variant powered by the recently announced Exynos 9820. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This will most definitely not be the only configuration at launch.

AnTuTu says the Galaxy S10 Plus has a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 which translates to a 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone also runs Android 9 Pie which is what we expect of any flagship launching before Google announces Android Q.

Samsung’s next flagship scored 325,076 points in the test which puts it above all the Android phones currently being sold. However, the score is still far from that of the Snapdragon 8150 test device that surfaced a few weeks ago.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus Polaris Blue color variant is coming to Germany next month

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Jeet

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Nov 27, 2018

Samsung had launched the Ice Blue color variant for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus in China and South Korea and now the color option is making its way to other regions as the ‘Polaris Blue’ color.

The Polaris Blue Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will be available for purchase in Germany from early December for a price of €849 (approximately $960) and €949 (approximately $1,079) for the S9 and S9 Plus respectively.

The new Polaris Blue color is the sixth color for the Galaxy S9 series, joining the list of Coral Blue, Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, and Titanium Gray. The Polaris Blue color has a dual-tone finish with blue color in the upper-half and silver-white shade in the lower half, creating a gradient pattern.

Both the smartphones were released back in March. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ feature 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, respectively, which supports QHD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels.

Both phones are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9810 octa-core processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC, depending on the region. Along with a fingerprint scanner, both phones are also equipped with security features like improved KNOX and Intelligent Scan that combines Iris Scanner and face recognition.

The Galaxy S9 packs 4GB RAM while the S9+ packs 6GB RAM. One of the highlights of the Galaxy S9-series is that it comes with improved camera experience to take on the likes of Apple’s iPhone X and Google Pixel 2. The Galaxy S9 features a 12-megapixel dual pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, and 960fps super slo-mo support.

The Galaxy S9+ comes with a 12-megapixel primary rear camera and 12-megapixel secondary camera along with f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, LED Flash, and 960fps super slo-mo support. On the front, the devices feature 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with wide-angle lens and f/1.7 aperture.

The devices are running Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with TouchWiz custom interface on top. While the Galaxy S9 is powered by a 3,000mAh battery, the Galaxy S9+ is powered by a 3,500mAh battery.

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FCC: Moto G7 Play will have a notch, Snapdragon 632 processor and a 3,000mAh battery

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Nov 27, 2018

Although it is just five years since Motorola announced the first Moto G smartphone, the series is set to enter its 7th generation next year. The Moto G series has expanded to include Plus and Play variants and next year’s version will be no different. Images and specs of the Moto G7 Play have surfaced on the web thanks to FCC documents.

According to the images from the user manual, the Moto G7 Play will have a notch but not a water-drop type like that of the Moto G7 Plus and the Moto G7. The notch will be wider and will be home to the front camera, speaker and an LED flash. The bezel below the screen is a bit thick and even has the manufacturer’s name.

The Moto G7 Play will retain the single rear camera of its predecessor albeit with a slightly redesigned housing. It will also keep the fingerprint scanner under the Motorola logo and the audio jack at the top. However, Motorola has swapped the MicroUSB port at the bottom for a USB-C type. The volume and power buttons are on the right while the SIM card and MicroSD card sit on the left.

The Moto G7 Play will have a single SIM version and a dual-SIM version that has a triple card slot as shown in the image above. The phone will also have support for Face Unlock.

There are also a couple of live photos and one reveals the phone will come in Ice Blue and Black. Another image also shows the different chargers (5V 1A) that will come with the phone. We can make out a US plug, an EU plug, an AU plug (Australia) and a UK plug. So expect the Moto G7 Play to launch in these regions. There is also a pair of wired earphones.