Meizu has been working on the Meizu 16 series right after it announced the Meizu 15. There have been lots of info about the flagships with a large percentage of them coming from Meizu’s own CEO Huang Zhang. A new leak has surfaced again but this time from a Weibo user.
The new leak is an image showing the front panel of the Meizu 16 Plus placed atop OPPO’s Find X smartphone. The idea is to compare how the Meizu 16 Plus measures up against the Find X.
As you can see above, the area occupied by the screen of the Meizu 16 is larger than the OPPO Find X (bezels and screen included). The screen size of the Meizu 16 Plus has not been revealed but from the image, we can see it is larger than the Find X’ 6.42-inch display.
In the previous week, a Polish site had revealed the pricing and release date of Galaxy Note 9 for Poland. Fresh information coming from the home market of Samsung has revealed that the pre-orders of the smartphone will begin one week after its launch
Samsung has already confirmed that it will be announcing the Galaxy Note 9 phablet on Aug. 9. It is launching the smartphone earlier this yea as the predecessor Galaxy Note 8 was made official on Aug. 23. After announcing the Note 8 on the said date in August, it was made available for buying from Sept. 15.
In Poland, the Galaxy Note 9 is expected to be available on pre-orders on Aug 9, the day when it gets unveiled. Recent reports have revealed that the shipments of the pre-ordered units will begin on Aug. 24. However, today’s report claims that pre-orders of the Note 9 will begin by mid-August in the home market. Since Galaxy Note 8 was mad available in 42 markets on the day it was released, it is likely that the Note 9 would be also hitting multiple markets on its release date.
Design-wise, the Galaxy Note 9 will be sporting an appearance that is very similar to its predecessor. The only major design change expected on the Note 9 is the rearranged fingerprint scanner which now sits below the dual camera sensors on the back panel.
It is speculated that Galaxy Note 9’s Snapdragon 845 edition could be coming to markets like the U.S., Canada, Latin America, China, Hong Kong and Japan. The rest of the world including the entire Europe may receive the Exynos 9810 edition of the Note 9.
The Note 9 will be coming with 6.3-inch S-AMOLED Infinity Display, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, dual rear cameras with variable aperture and 4,000mAh battery. There is a possibility that there will be an advanced model featuring 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB or 512 GB of internal storage. The stylus arriving with the Note 9 will be the first S Pen ever to feature support for Bluetooth connectivity.
Following the launch of the OnePlus 6, OnePlus has refrained from using the phrase “Dash Charge” to refer to its fast charging technology or any of its charging accessories. The reason for that is due to a trademark issue in the US and EU. A new trademark filing has revealed what may be the new name for its fast charging technology.
According to a trademark filing in Europe, the new name for OnePlus’ fast charge technology may be “Warp Charge”. The application was filed on Friday, the 13th of July and includes the new logo for the charging technology. It is also said to fall under class 9 of trademark classifications. Items under this class include most of the electronics in use today.
In OnePlus’s application, the trademark will be used for data cables, power adapters, cell phone battery chargers, electrical adapters, chargers for electric batteries and wireless chargers.
You may be wondering why “wireless chargers” is on the list since OnePlus doesn’t have any phone that supports wireless charging neither does it make wireless chargers. Since it is a trademark application, it can as well cover future products.
DJ Koh, the head of Samsung’s mobile division has visited Wuhan, China to listen to the voice of Chinese customers. During the meet, he shared couple of new information on the upcoming Galaxy Note 9 and the smartphones that will be arriving next.
Recent reports have revealed that the Note 9’s S Pen will be a versatile stylus since it will carry support for Bluetooth connectivity. At the Wuhan event, Koh revealed that the S Pen will be arriving with many new features including some gaming-related features.
The recently unveiled Vivo X21 and Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition are equipped with optical fingerprint scanner supplied by Synaptics. And the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has optical fingerprint sensor manufacturer by Goodix. At the Wuhan press conference, DJ Koh has confirmed that the Galaxy S10 will be coming with ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
He added that since optical fingerprint scanner does not deliver good user experience, it hasn’t been included on the S10. He said that Samsung could have used optical fingerprint scanner on its smartphones two years ago, but it avoided using it because of poor user experience. By including ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the S10, the South Korean company wants to deliver better screen fingerprint scanning experience on the S10.
Samsung CEO Guo Minghao who was also present at the conference reveled that the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner will be also made available on other Galaxy phones arriving next year. He specifically revealed that the Galaxy A series and Galaxy Note 10 arriving in 2019 will be featuring ultrasonic fingerprint reader.
Samsung has been launching Galaxy A series smartphones in December and January since the past few years. The Galaxy S10 is expected to get unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February 2019 whereas the next Galaxy A series smartphones are likely to debut by the end of this year or early 2019. Since they are expected to launch ahead of S10 series, they are unlikely to feature ultrasonic fingerprint scanner because Samsung is reportedly planning to launch S10 series as its first phones with under display fingerprint scanner.
So, there are two possibilities here, the first one could be that Samsung may hold the launch of the upcoming Galaxy A phones and unveil it after debuting the S10 series. The second possibility is that the Galaxy A phones later this year or early 2019 could be mid-range phones and they may not feature under display fingerprint scanner. So, the company may launch some other Galaxy A phone with ultrasonic fingerprint scanner later in the coming year.
As far as Galaxy S10 series is concerned, it is likely to feature three smartphones that will be arriving with different screen sizes of 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch. Among these, only the 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch will be equipped with Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi‘s eco-chain company Yeelight has carved a reputation for itself for the wide array of home electric lighting systems including smart light, ceiling lamps, bedside lamps, eye-protection table lamps and others. The company has just launched the Yeelight Meteorite Induction Ceiling Lamp Mini which is similar to the Yeelight induction night lamp which was launched last year. That means the lamp comes with a motion sensor which powers the lamp when movement is detected and then it goes off in the absence of any motion.
The light is very suitable to light up rooms and passageways so that when the main light is turned off at night, they won’t need to turn the light back on when someone wants to use the restroom or have any other cause to wake off in the dead of the night. It actually is equipped with two sensors, a photosensitive sensor and human infrared sensor. It turns on automatically in the dark only when human body movement is detected. When there is no more movement, the light will automatically go off after 60 seconds.
The Yeelight Meteorite Induction Ceiling Lamp Mini has a diameter of 25cm and can also be used in the home porch aisle or balcony thus eliminating the need to switch on the light at any time. This will help to eliminate mosquitoes which are attracted by lights at night. It is said to have an anti-mosquito design but we don’t know how that works. Perhaps, the light won’t attract insects and mosquitoes when switched on.
The scooter is made of premium materials to ensure great durability – it uses metal, quality plastic, and rubber in the construction. The key specs include 20km/h top speed, 25km mileage, 11kg net weight and 100kg max. payload.
In addition, the Xiaomi Nineboot scooter sports a classy design with no visible cables. Also, it has a folding kickstand and a power LED light, so you can ride the scooter safely at night.
With only few days remaining for the official July 19 launch of Xiaomi Mi Max 3, the Chinese manufacturer is now building hype around the smartphone by rolling out new teasers. Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi Max 3 will be coming with a massive screen of 6.9 inches and it will be fueled by 5,500mAh battery. Today, it has a released a new teaser video which reveals the actual Mi Max 3 for fraction of a second.
The official teaser video shows that the batteries of most smartphones can exhaust quickly while playing high-end games. However, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 can last longer as it features a gigantic 5.5000mh battery. Also, the handset can be also seen in real just before the end of the video. The video is accessible through the source link at the bottom of the article.
The Mi Max 3 was recently spotted with 4 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 64 GB. It is expected to arrive in other storage choices like 32 GB and 128 GB that may respectively feature 3 GB and 6 GB of RAM. It is speculated that the 1.8 GHz octa-core processor that drives the Mi Max 3 could be the Snapdragon 636 SoC.
The frontside of the Mi Max 3 features a 6.9-inch IPS LCD display that supports tall aspect ratio of 18:9 and Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Apart from Snapdragon 636, the Mi Max 3 is also rumored to borrow 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 + 5-megapixel dual camera setup from Redmi Note 5 Pro. It may feature an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear side of the phone features a fingerprint reader. Rumors also claim that Xiaomi may launch Snapdragon 710 variant of Mi Max 3. However, this variant has not appeared in any of the recent leaks.
The Xiaomi MI Max 3 will be launching on July 19. After launching the Mi Max 3, the Chinese manufacturer will be heading to Spain to announce the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite smartphones through the global unveil event on July 24.
If you’re a fitness-conscious person looking for a high-end, yet low-priced smart bracelet that helps you keep track of your health, look no further. The well-received Mi Band 2 successor dubbed, the Mi Band 3 is currently up for grabs at a dropped price on Banggood.
Touted as one of the best budget fitness trackers available online, the Mi Band 3 sports a relatively bigger 0.78 inch OLED touchscreen. Aside from that, the Mi Band 3 boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make an irresistible smart bracelet.
The Mi Band 3 would normally set you back $59.99 on GearBest, but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the already low-priced fitness band is currently carrying a slashed price tag of just $36.99 on Banggood. This is a noteworthy 33% reduction in the device’s original selling price, which will be valid for a specific period of time.
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The feature-laden Mi Band 3 smart bracelet is quite a bargain at this dropped price, given that it can track a myriad of activities such as steps taken, distance moved, calories burned, total sleep, and heart rate. The device can not only track these actions over the past day but also over the week and month.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has now officially lifted the ban on ZTE from doing business with American companies. This will now enable Chinese firm, which the one of the leading manufacturer of telecommunication equipment, to resume its major business operations, which the company had ceased due to the ban.
The development comes a couple of days after it was announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has reached an agreement with China’s ZTE Corp to lift the ban. The ban was imposed after the company broke an agreement reached after it pleaded guilty for illegally shipping U.S. goods and technology to Iran, which is in violation of U.S. sanctions.
As a part of the agreement, the company has deposited $400 million in an escrow account. The escrow agreement is part of a $1.4 billion settlement it reached with the Commerce Department last month to regain access to U.S. suppliers, whose components it relies on for its smartphones and networking gear.
The new settlement also includes a $1 billion penalty that ZTE paid to the U.S. Treasury last month and the $400 million in the escrow account that the United States. The government could seize the escrow amount if ZTE violates the latest settlement. Also, the $1 billion penalty is in addition to nearly $900 million ZTE paid last year.
Under the new settlement, ZTE was required to change its board and management within 30 days. In addition, the company must hire an outside compliance monitor selected by the Commerce Department.
It has also agreed to allow the U.S. government unfettered site visits to verify U.S. components are being used as claimed by the company. It has also agreed to post calculations of the U.S. components in its products on its website in Chinese and English.
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 5 smartphone in South Korea. The handset is now available for buying through leading local carriers in the country.
Xiaomi devices have been available in South Korea through online shopping sites or through third-party retailers. However, for the first time Xiaomi has partnered with local telecom service providers in South Korea to introduce the Redmi Note 5 in the country. Xiaomi had held a launch event in partnership with G-mobi, a local distributor in Seoul, South Korea on Monday to announce the arrival of Redmi Note 5.
The Redmi Note 5 carries a price tag of 299,200 won (~$265). However, the offers provided by SK Telecom and KT could allow consumers to avail it under 100,000 won (~$88). LG Uplus, the third largest mobile operator of South Korea is not selling the Redmi Note 5.
The Redmi Note 5 that has arrived in South Korea is actually the Note 5 Pro smartphone that was unveiled in India in February. It is equipped with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 636 SoC and 4 GB are present under the hood of the phone. It has a native storage of 64 GB.
Xiaomi claims that the premium autofocus technology enabled 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup is the USP of the Redmi Note 5. It houses a 4,000mAh battery. The Redmi Note 5 is available in South Korea in color options such as gold and black.
Samsung has been dominating the South Korean market since several years. Xiaomi has just entered the country with Redmi Note 5. Probably, it could be prepping up to become a threat for Samsung in its home country.
Xiaomi has managed to dethrone Samsung to become the number smartphone brand in India. According to Counterpoint Research’s survey, Xiaomi held a market share of 31.1 percent in India in Q1 2018. Samsung is in the second spot with a market share of 26.2 percent. OPPO is now holding on to the third spot in India.
If you like keeping your house clean and tidy all the time without breaking much of a sweat, the iLife A4s Robot Vacuum Cleaner can prove to be a perfect companion for the task. Regrettably, the device doesn’t come cheap.
Capable of deep cleaning carpets and any floor, the compact iLife A4s possesses CyclonePower cleaning system. While the side brushes sweep dirt to the cleaning path, the main brush does the important job of rolling up dirt, and its powerful suction passage accumulates dust and dirt into the dustbin.
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Two new iPads have been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). This confirms that Apple is working to bring at least two brand new tablets in the European market. The two new devices are identified by the model numbers A1895 and A1980 and these new codenames are the confirmation that we are talking about new models certified. Further, they are running iOS 12 which is the latest version of Apple’s operating system. According to reports, Apple is planning to release new models from the iPad Pro line-up, so these ones might be the most powerful upcoming phablets from the Cupertino giant.
One of them is rumored to come with a medium-sized 11-inch display and with a bezel-less design as well which will allow getting a compact device even though its screen is wide enough for productivity. Given the presence of thin bezels, we do not expect to see a Touch ID button, unlike the previous models. It might be replaced by a structured light which will allow users to unlock the tablet with Face ID, thanks to 3D facial recognition, just like the iPhone X. Usually, professional tablets released by Apple come with the most powerful SoC released from the Cupertino company.
To be accurate, they usually boast an enhanced version of the latest iPhones’ chipset. So, if these tablets will be released before the upcoming iPhones, there is a chance that at least one of them will sport a powerful Apple A12X SoC with an hexa-core architecture. Note that the Apple A12 Fusion present on the iPhone X is the only hexa-core mobile chipset able to make all of its six core work together. The SoC would be accompanied by up to 4 GB of RAM in the most powerful variant and up to 256 GB of internal storage or more.
Xiaomi has scheduled a global launch event on 24th July in Madrid, Spain where the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is expected to launch Mi A2 smartphone, which is the successor of the Mi A1 that was launched last year.
Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch, the company has confirmed that the Mi A2 will be a part of Google’s Android One program, just like its predecessor Mi A1. Xiaomi posted a photo on Twitter which shows the smartphone and number “2” and “The Next Gen is Coming” text.
The accompnying text with the image reads “Are you a big fan of #MiA1? You will love this…#Xiaomi #AndroidOne #2isbetterthan1.” While the company has not revealed the launch date, reports indicate that the phone will be launched at the Spain event.
The Xiaomi Mi A1 was the first Android One smartphone from the company and the first to not feature its own MIUI custom interface. The device was first introduced in India and was the rebranded version of the Mi 5X that was launched in India.
Similarly, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is also said to be the rebranded version of the Redmi 6 Pro smartphone that was launched in China earlier this year. The specifications of the Mi A2 and as well as the Mi A2 Lite have already been leaked online.
The Mi A2 is expected to feature a 5.99-inch full-screen display with Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor while the Lite variant is expected to have 5.84-inch noteched display and will be powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC.
The smartphone is expected to come in multiple variants based on the memory configuaration, including 4GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage.
The device also comes with a dual camera setup on the back, boasting a 12MP + 20MP sensors. On the front side, reports indicate that it will feature a 20MP snapper. While the Lite variant is said to feature 12MP + 5MP sensors on back and 5MP front-facing camera.
Being a part of Android One, both device will be running on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. The Mi A2 reportedly lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack and will be fuelled by a a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.
Xiaomi Mi A2 is expected to be availale in three color options — Blue, Black and Gold color variants. As for the pricing, the lowest configuration model of the Mi A2 is expected to be priced around $290 whereas the highest variant may carry a price tag of around $370.
However, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to know the official pricing and availability details. At the Spain launch event, Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Mi Max 3 global variant, which is scheduled to launch in China on 19th July.
Recently, Honor India had confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on July 24 to announce a new smartphone. The rumor mill has been speculating that the Honor 9i that was launched in China in the previous month would be arriving in India as Honor 9X. However, the latest tweet by Honor India reveals that the name of the smartphone that will be launching on July 24 is Honor 9N.
As far as specs of the Honor 9N is concerned, it could be sporting the same specs that can be found on China’s Honor 9i. The recent teasers of the smartphone have revealed that the Honor 9N will be arriving with dual rear cameras, glass back, rear-mounted fingerprint reader and color variants like Blue and Purple.
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The Honor 9N is expected to feature a 5.84-inch IPS LCD screen that will produce Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It may sport a notched screen that will deliver an aspect ratio of 19:9.
It is yet another phone from the company that will be driven by Kirin 659 SoC. The chipset will be supported by 4 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models. The handset will also feature a microSD card slot.
The Honor 9N could be equipped with a frontal shooter of 16-megapixel. The backside of the phone may sport 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. It may receive power from 3,000mAh battery. The Honor 9N will be preinstalled with Android Oreo and the latest version of EMUI skin.
There is no information available on the pricing of the Honor 9N. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants of the Honor 9i are respectively selling for 1,399 Yuan (~$209) and 1,699 Yuan (~$254) in the home market. In India, these variants may carry similar pricing.
Smartphones with translucent glass back are gradually gaining some momentum but the design is far from becoming popular. The design was utilized on the HTC U11+ and more recently, Xiaomi unveiled an Explorer edition with a translucent glass panel which gives a glimpse of the internals. OnePlus did not include a translucent glass variant when it launched the OnePlus 6 but that was spotted online. Turned out the translucent glass back design was a third-party creation by a fan of the brand who shared his design on Weibo.
As seen in the photos, the transparent glass back gives a glimpse of the internals such as the battery, fuselage, cable and other components. The fan seems to have moulded the back panel of the OP6 using a translucent material that can then be glued onto the back. Thus, all the components that can be seen when the rear panel is removed become visible. The rear panel has cutouts for the dual rear cameras and flashlight as well as the fingerprint sensor.
Of course, this sort of third-party design brings along safety concerns. OnePlus CEO Lui Zuohu who also shared the pictures adviced that attention is paid to safety when embarking on such venture. The rear panel swap will also void the phone’s warranty. In our opinion, the internal components don’t look too beautiful to have them all displayed. The Mi 8 Explorer edition and HTC U11+ variant with a translucent back looked beautiful because the manufacturer had to arrange the internals to make them attractive. In the case of the Mi 8, the real internals isn’t even what is displayed and we still love it.
In the previous week, Vivo had launched Night Purple color edition of the Vivo X21i smartphone. Today, Vivo has confirmed that it will be selling the Vivo X21 and X21 UD smartphones in the same new color beginning from July 20. The Chinese manufacturer is now receiving pre-orders of the X21 and X21 UD through its official online store.
The below image shows that the Vivo X21 and X21 UD Night Purple editions are respectively priced at 2,998 Yuan and 3,298 Yuan. The newly introduced Night Purple color variant looks like Aurora blue-purple color gradient of the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer claims that the Night Purple is inspired by the night view of the Bolivian Salt Lake. The reflection of the starry sky also produces a similar dreamy color.
The Vivo X21 and Vivo X21 UD are packed with the same specs. However, the only major difference between the two phones is that the X21 UD model features an in-screen fingerprint reader.
The Vivo X21 duo houses a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display that supports FHD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Snapdragon 660 SoC is present under the hood of the device. Both phones include 6 GB of RAM and internal storage of 128 GB. The X21 smartphone also comes in a lower variant that features 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM.
For snapping photos, the X21 duo is equipped with 12-mgeapixel dual rear cameras and a selfie shooter of 12-megapixel. The FunTouch OS flavored Android 8.1 Oreo is preinstalled on the X21 and X21 UD. Both phones are fueled by 3,200mAh battery.
Apart from Night Purple, the X21 and X21 UD are also available in other colors like Diamond Black, Ruby Red and Aurora White. The newly launched Night Purple variants of X21 duo are also available on pre-orders through Vivo’s online stores at Tmall, Jingdong, Suning and other online channels.
Last month, Lenovo launched its much-awaited mid-range smartphone Lenovo Z5. While the phone didn’t turned out as teased by the company prior to its launch, the device has performed well in terms of sales.
The Lenovo Z5 was announced on sale in three color options — Schumann Black, Indigo Blue, and Aurora, which switches color from Blue to Purple depending on the lighting. However, only the Black and Blue color version were available for sale.
Recently, Lenovo reveled that the Aurora color variant will go on sale in China on July 17th, i.e. tomorrow and will be available in only one variant — 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It is priced at 1,799 Yuan, which roughly converts to $269.
The Lenovo Z5 comes with a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ display with screen resolution of 2240 x 1080p pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch on top. The display is covered by a layer of 2.5D Gorilla Glass which protects it from minor scratches. The notch on the display is smaller than flagship phones like the iPhone X or the Xiaomi Mi 8.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 636 processor along with 6GB of RAM. The smartphone comes in two storage options — 64GB and 128GB, but the Aurora color variant is available for the 128GB internal storage model only.
There’s a dual camera setup at the back of the phone with a primary 16MP f/2.0 sensor and a secondary 8MP sensor for depth information. The smartphone provides enhanced camera experience using artificial intelligence with support for 4D beauty mode, AI noise reduction, night mode, and AI portrait mode. On the front side, there’s an 8MP f/2.0 sensor with beauty mode for taking selfies and video calling.
It runs on Android Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own ZUI 4.0 on top which brings fluidity of the UI and adds Full U-Touch 4.0 Screen gestures, AI voice commands, and features such as automatic call answer via gestures.
The company has also promised the upcoming Android P version update for the Lenovo Z5. The device is powered by a 3,300mAh battery which comes with support for 18W fast charging.
Xiaomi is all set to launch its next-generation Mi Max series smartphone on 19th July. Now ahead of the phone’s official launch, the retail box of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has been leaked online, revealing some of the phone’s key specifications.
From the leaked images of the smartphone’s retail box, it is confirmed that the Mi Max 3 will be powered by Qualcomm‘s recently launched Snapdragon 636 processor. It also revealed that the phone will come with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
On the photography front, there’s a dual camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors. It also comes with a massive 6.9-inch Full-HD+ notchless display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The accessory information on the box also reveals that the phone will come with USB Type-C port.
The recently leaked images of the phone revealed that the phone will come with MIUI 9 out-of-the-box, which is quite disaapointing as the company has already started rolling out MIUI 10 operating system to some of its smartphones.
According to the rumors, there will be another high-end varaint of the Mi Max 3, which will pack 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The report also hints that the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. There are also reports about the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage models.
As of the front-facing camera, the smartphone is expected to come with an 8-megapixel shooter for taking selfies and video calling. Running on Android Oreo operating system, the phone is expected to be fuelled by a 5,500mAh battery.
It’s just a matter of couple of days before we known everything related to the smartphone, including color options, variants, pricing and availability as the company has scheduled a launch event for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 on 19th July.
Oppo Find X, the Chinese company’s flagship smartphone with almost 94 percent screen-to-body ratio, was launched last month in Paris, France. After the phone’s launch in China and India, the company is now gearing up to launch the Oppo Find X in the UK market.
According to the report, the smartphone will soon be available for purchase in Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. While Oppo spokesperon has confirmed that the phone will land in the UK, no specific date for this has been revealed.
In the Europe, the phone’s pricing starts at €999 and goes all the way up to €1699 for the Find X Lamborghini Edition. While the standard model will be available in two colors — Blue and Red, the Lamborghini Edition comes in Black color.
The Oppo Find X comes with a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ OLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display dominates the front side of the phone and it is touted as the world’s first smartphone to come with a screen-to-body-ratio of 93.8 percent.
The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. The smartphone doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner, instead, it comes with O-Face (3D face unlock) which OPPO says has a failure rate of 1/1,000,000 compared to that of a fingerprint scanner which is 1/50,000.
The Oppo Find X comes with a motorised sliding mechanism, which equips both — front as well as rear cameras. When this part of the phone slides out, it not only reveals the front camera and 3D face scanning sensors for unlocking the phone, it also reveals the dual rear cameras and LED flash. OPPO has termed its camera as “Stealth 3D cameras”.
The 3D face unlock feature, which Oppo calls O-Face Recognition, uses 3D Structured Light Technology which scans 15,000 facial points. The company claims that it is 20 times safer than fingerprint recognition for unlocking the phone.
For the photography, the smartphone comes equipped with a dual camera setup that consists of a 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors on the back with OIS and AI features. The front-facing camera sensor is of 25-megapixel for taking selfies. It comes with multiple 3D portrait lighting features and Omoji, which is OPPO’s own take on the iPhone X’s emojis.
The Oppo Find X runs on ColorOS 5.1 AI Smart custom UI based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The company says that the OS will learn usage habits, preload common applications, and make the app start faster. It also features a smartphone voice assistant. The device is fuelled by a 3730mAh battery, which supports Oppo’s custom VOOC/SuperVOOC fast charging.
Everytime an important flagship gets released, Zack from the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything performs an endurance test in order to check how resistant it is. He did the same with the new Vivo NEX S, which we can define one of the most innovative smartphones of this year. Zack did three kinds of test: a scratch test, a bend test, and a burn test. And the phone has passed all the tests successfully with an incredible result, showing to be a very solid and resistant device.
Zack confirmed that the handset is made of glass for the backplate and metal for the frame, as the company did not reveal it before. One of the main concerns of people who are deciding to buy this handset is the resistance of its motorized pop-up camera. Well, he tested the pop-up camera of the Vivo NEX S as well and it is incredibly solid. It is made of glass and metal just like the device. In the bend test, it flexed a bit, but the display has not cracked and neither the glass back. From what this torture test is showing, besides focusing on innovation and an outstanding hardware side, Vivo has also been able to release a very sturdy phone with long-lasting aesthetics.
Vivo NEX S rocks a wide 6.59-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2316 x 1080 pixels, no notch and an in-display fingerprint reader based on the chip unveiled by Synaptics in the second half of last year. Its processor is the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz, paired with 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of internal storage. It boasts a rear dual camera with 12 and 5 MP resolutions, f/1.8 and f/2.4 apertures, while the motorized pop-up camera has a resolution of 8 MP and a f/2.0 aperture.
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