Today, after several leaks, Meizu has finally unveiled its new line-up of flagships composed of Meizu 16 and 16 Plus, which can be surely defined the most impressive devices ever released from the Chinese company. However, they share the same camera department as their predecessors Meizu 15 and 15 Plus launched a few months ago. But this does not mean their camera performance is the same as the previous line-up thanks to an enhanced algorithm and the Snapdragon 845 mobile platform making these devices way better than the previous models.
The first camera samples from Meizu 16 have just been published and they show a stunning photo quality. When light conditions are good, the detail and the sharpness of the photo are very impressive, while in a dark environment the phone still managed to capture a detailed shot with no digital noise. The 4th photo is also showing the potentialities of the fifth-generation beauty algorithm based on artificial intelligence, which can also recognize people’s age, gender, skin quality and more to adjust the photos consequently in order to realize the most beautiful selfies.
Meizu 16 and 16 Plus have a dual camera setup on their rear side. It is composed of a Sony IMX380 sensor and a Sony IMX350. The first has a resolution of 12 MP, a f/1.8 aperture and OIS, with a pixel size of 1.55 um. The secondary sensor is a telephoto lens with a resolution of 20 MP and a f/2.6 aperture, with a pixel size of 1.0 um. Under the cameras, there is a laser autofocus mechanism with a ring flash around which is composed of 6 LEDs. The selfie camera is a single snapper with a 20 MP resolution and a f/2.0 aperture.
What do you think about the above camera samples? Will this phone be able to compete with the top camera phones of 2018 such as Huawei P20 Pro?
The known hi-tech portal WinFuture.de in has published some official images highlighting the new features of the S Pen which will be included in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The phablet will be officially unveiled tomorrow, but we already know from now that its S Pen will be way more interesting than the previous model. The new pen will include Bluetooth connectivity, unlike the previous pens.
This will allow the user to remotely control the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 without having the pen stick to the phablet. Thanks to a dedicated button, it will be possible to shoot a photo remotely, control presentations or even third-party apps. It will also be possible to customize the S Pen key to do anything you want. According to the leak, the pen will have a finer tip and it will support 4096 pressure levels, that is the highest amount of pressure levels ever implemented on a mobile device. So, it will be possible to draw or handwriting with an extreme accuracy, similarly to paper.
Besides the details about the S Pen, the images confirm that the Note 9 will have an “Intelligent Camera” making it able to recognize scenes and adjust the colors, white balance and contrast. It will be even able to detect blink and bursts. Further, just like the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, the Galaxy Note 9 can be connected to an external monitor to enable DeX without a dock, just by using a cable. Obviously, the DeX dock remains more comfortable as it allows to connect external peripherals such as mouse and keyboards, it can charge the device and can even be used as a touchpad. At last, the images confirm the variable aperture of the camera just like the S9 line-up.
At a time when Google has released the new version of the Android mobile operating system — Android 9.0 Pie, Samsung is struggling to roll out the previous version — Android Oreo to its budget devices.
According to the leaked roadmap for the Oreo update of South Korean giant’s budget smartphones, which reveals when to expect the Android Oreo update for its twelve mid-range devices. The Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo is the only device listed to get Oreo update in December 2018.
In January 2019, the company is planning to roll out the update for a number of devices, which includes Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2017), Galaxy A9 Pro (2016), Galaxy C7 Pro, Galaxy C9 Pro, Galaxy J2 (2018), Galaxy On5 (2016), Galaxy On7 (2016), Galaxy J7 (2018), and Galaxy J7 (2017).
The Galaxy J7 Max and the Galaxy J7 (2016) will be receiving the update in February 2019 and March 2019, respectively. The company has also stated that there’s also a possibility that this new roadmap could also get changed.
The updates schedule may differ based on the region and the company says that the schedule can change based on the development and approval processes. Users can check the update roadmap for their region/country using the Samsung Members app.
Samsung’s flagship smartphones are already running Android Oreo operating system. However, the company has not yet made any official statement regarding the new Android Pie update. Some of its devices can run the beta version of Android 9.0 Pie but Samsung’s handsets aren’t supported in Google’s Android Pie public beta program and the company has not even clarified the reason.
The new Android Pie will definitely come to the company’s recently launched flagship smartphones, however, it’s too early to speculate precisely when Samsung will release Android Pie for compatible devices.
We know the name isn’t catchy but the POCOPHONE F1 is shaping up to be a very interesting device from Xiaomi as it packs flagship specs along with a low price tag. Xiaomi has not yet announced a release date yet but there have been lots of leak on the internet. Now the device has leaked in an unboxing video that bares it all.
The POCOPHONE F1 comes in a black and yellow box. The top black half of the packaging has the words “POCOPHONE by Xiaomi” written in yellow and on the side of the box we have the phone’s name also written in bright yellow and a red tag with the words “Global Version”.
The variant in the box is the 6GB RAM + 64GB Graphite Black model. Inside the box, we have the usual assortment of documents which includes a quick start guide and warranty card. Then there is the phone, a silicone translucent black case, an 18W Xiaomi-branded power adapter, a USB-C cable, and a SIM ejector tool.
The sticker on the phone lists some of the specs such as a Snapdragon 845 processor, a liquid cooling system, dual cameras, and a 4,000mAh battery. On the back, the POCOPHONE F1 has its cameras arranged vertically and positioned in the middle; under the setup is the fingerprint scanner and close to the bottom there is “POCOPHONE” engraved in silver.
The phone also shows “POCOPHONE by Xiaomi” when you boot it up and it is shown to be running MIUI 9. It even has a custom theme named POCO. The unboxing video ends once the initial setup is complete.
Meizu announced its latest flagships today – the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus today. Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor and the highest configuration has 8GB of RAM.
At the event today, Meizu revealed the AnTuTu score for its flagship. The device scored a whopping 291866 points, surpassing devices like the OnePlus 6 and the unreleased POCOPHONE F1.
To confirm the score, the folks at Chinese blog CNMO decided to run the app on their review unit and the result is quite similar. The model with them has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and it scored 291546 points on the benchmark app.
So far, the only devices with a higher benchmark score are the Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Smartphone and the ASUS ROG Phone. The Black Shark has a score of 292,977 points while the ROG Phone has a score of 304183 points on the benchmarking app.
With the number of flagships flooding the market these days, it’s very hard for any particular smartphone to stand out of the crowd. Things get even worse when you are a small time company, especially in the premium segment where Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, and OPPO have some really compelling options. Still, there are a few smartphones that do stand out because of its design and features and the Meizu 16 series can definitely be tagged as one of such devices. The phone offers tremendous value for money, starting under $400 in China, even beating the Xiaomi Mi 8 and OnePlus 6 in its pricing. So, let’s move on to the Meizu 16 hands on.
In this age where notches are taking over the smartphone market, its very refreshing to see a different design. Yes, I know there are notch-less options like the Vivo Nex and the OPPO Find X, but they do feature mechanical pop up cameras that may not be everyone’s cup of tea due to a number of reasons. Also, some users prefer a little bit of bezel around their smartphone and the Meizu 16 could be a perfect blend of bezel and screen. I say this because the Meizu 16 takes the screen to body ratio to up to 91.18%, and that’s almost the same as the full screen Vivo Nex!
Another important revelation from this Meizu 16 hands was its light weight feel. The phone is super light and as compared to competitors like the OnePlus 6, OPPO Find X and even the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Meizu 16 comes in as a significantly lightweight option weighing just 152 grams. Its quite thin as well, measuring just 7.3mm in thickness.
So how did Meizu limit its bezels to such a level? The company revealed that it spent millions of dollars squeezing in all the components like camera, earpiece and sensors on the thin top bezel by re-customizing its display packaging technology. The end result is a super thin bezel smartphone that comes with a very high screen to body ratio, without sacrificing on durability by adding any mechanical parts. It’s the perfect solution if you don’t mind the small bezels on the top and the bottom.
Coming to the body, the phone is essentially made of glass on both the sides, with the back getting a special 7 layer coating that makes the texture very similar to ceramic. The back isn’t as reflective as the Mirror Black edition of the OnePlus 6, but as you can see in the image, it’s quite glossy.
The back is curved making it comfortable to grip and the 6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display is compact yet large enough to satisfy your entertainment needs. The buttons are on the right while the SIM slot is on the left. The top is clean save for a microphone opening, while at the bottom you have a USB Type-C port, speakers, and a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack. The back features a dual camera setup with ring flash just below it. Apart from these, the overall design of the Meizu 16 is simple yet elegant, especially with an in-display fingerprint scanner neatly tucked under the AMOLED screen.
You can check out more Meizu 16 hands on pictures down below. Let me know your thoughts on the design of the new handset.
Before the Snapdragon 700 series was announced, the Snapdragon 670 was the chipset we looked forward to. However, there were reports Qualcomm decided to launch it as the Snapdragon 710. It turns out those reports were wrong as Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 670 chipset.
The Snapdragon 670 is closer to the Snapdragon 710 in terms of specs which explains why there were reports it was relaunched as the SDM710. Like the Snapdragon 710, the Snapdragon 670 is a 10nm chipset. It even has the same Kryo 360 cores (eight) as the 710 but is clocked at 2.0GHz.
The Snapdragon 670 has an Adreno 615 GPU which should be less powerful than the SD710’s Adreno 616 GPU. It also supports FHD+ max resolution unlike the 710 which supports QHD+ maximum resolution. However, it has the same Hexagon 685 DSP and Spectra 250 ISP as the SD710. The SD670 supports up to a 25MP single camera and 16MP dual cameras.
Qualcomm has also swapped the X15 LTE modem of the SD710 for a slower X12 LTE modem. So maximum download speed is 600Mbps and maximum upload speed is 150Mbps. The Snapdragon 670 also supports Dual SIM Dual VoLTE (DSDV) and Quick Charge 4+ and comes with a multi-core AI engine that is said to be 1.8x better than that of the previous generation.
To sum it up, the Snapdragon 670 is just a slightly less-powerful Snapdragon 710. It has a lower clocked CPU, a slightly less-powerful GPU, and a slower modem.
A few weeks ago, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi introduced two Android One smartphones at a global launch event in Spain — Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Now, the company has officially brought the Mi A2 smartphone — the successor of the last year’s Mi A1, to India.
The phone will be exclusively available for purchase through Amazon India for Rs. 16,990, which roughly converts to $248. It’ll be available in four color options — Black, Gold, Lake Blue and Rose Gold. In India, the Mi A2 will be available for pre-order tomorrow on Amazon and Mi.com, while the shipments will being a week later, from 16th August.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 2160 x 1080 pixels and 2.5D curved glass and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.
The device packs 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. The 6GB RAM variant of the phone, which comes with 128GB storage, will be launched in India at a later date. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.
Coming to the camera department, the phone sports a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX486 sensor, LED flash, f/1.75 aperture and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor with Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper with Sony IMX376 sensor with Soft-LED flash.
The phone comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. It also comes with an IR blaster.
As the Mi A2 is a part of Google’s Android One program, the phone runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box instead of Xiaomi’s MIUI custom interface. The device drives power from a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 4 fast charging technology.
The design of the Hey+ Smartband is similar to that of the Mi Band 3. It has a capsule design that fits into a changeable rubber strap. The only physical difference is the position of its charge pins which are underneath the band.
The Hey+ is a much better smartband than the Mi Band 3 with respect to specs. Unlike the Mi Band 3 that has a 0.78-inch 128 x 80 display, the Hey+ comes with a 0.95-inch 240 x 120 colored AMOLED display.
Even with the color display, the Hey+ smartband is said to have a battery life of 18 days. Its battery capacity is 120mAh, same as that of the Mi Band 3.
The Hey+ smartband has NFC by default and supports payments and bus cards. The smartband records calories and steps taken and also tracks activities like swimming, cycling, running, and sleeping. It also has a sedentary reminder and will notify you of calls and display messages.
The Hey+ smartband connects via Bluetooth 4.0+ and works with devices running Android 4.4 and above or iOS 8 and above. There is a dedicated app for the smartband but it also works with the Mijia Home app as it can be used to control Mijia smart home products like the Mi Robot Vacuum cleaner, Mi Air Purifier, and smart cameras.
Xiaomi has launched a new Bluetooth headset with an ultra-cheap price tag. The gadget is dubbed the Mi Bluetooth Headset Youth version and is presently on sale on the Xiaomi online store.
The Mi Bluetooth Headset Youth version has a design similar to that of the Mi Bluetooth Headset Mini. The design includes a slightly tilted sports ear top for it to better fit the contour of the ear. With this design, it won’t fall off easily and can also be adjusted 360-degrees.
The wireless headset weighs just 13.6g which is pretty light. It is even lighter than the Mi Bluetooth Headset Mini version. The headset has an IPX4 waterproof build and has a battery life of 11 hours. It also supports Xiaomi’s AI assistant.
After more than a year since it was expected to ship, Meizu has finally announced the Gravity Speaker is available for purchase. The announcement was made today alongside the launch of the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus.
The Meizu Gravity Speaker has a unique design which makes it appear to be floating in mid-air. The trick to the floating illusion is a transparent rectangular glass prism that props the speaker’s main body up in the air. When viewed from a certain angle, it appears as if the speaker itself is floating. That isn’t the only cool thing about the speaker though.
At the top of the speaker is a triangular glass prism that acts as a heads-up display. The prism is actually placed over the speaker’s main display but thanks to the laws of physics, the light rays from the display passes through the prism and it appears as if the display is in the prism itself. Meizu calls this design “Half Mirror”.
The Meizu Gravity Speaker has two 40mm speakers each with a power output of 10W. There is a Texas Instrument TAS5754M audio chipset inside for audio processing. It also has Dirac HD Sound for improved audio quality.
The Gravity Speaker can play music from your devices via Bluetooth 4.1. It can also connect to the internet via the Gravity app (available only for Android at the moment, iOS app in development) and then stream music from a bunch of platforms like Spotify, SoundCloud, and TuneIn to name a few. It also has an aux port. Wi-Fi connectivity is limited to 2.4GHz.
Recently, Xiaomi teased the launch a new variant of the Mi MIX 2S by posting a video on a microblogging platform Weibo. In the video, there appears a number of Dunhuang art photos in green color. Now, a new image has surfaced online that shows the Mi MIX 2S in green color.
Prior to this upcoming Dunhuang Art Edition, Xiaomi had worked with the British Museum to design and package the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Special Art Edition, priced at 4,299 Yuan (approximately $629). Now, the green color variant of the Mi MIX 2S is expected to launch on August 10.
The Mi MIX 2S features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD Full Screen 2.0 display that offers a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The screen that delivers an aspect ratio of 18:9 carries support for DCI-P3 color gamut. The Mi MIX 2S offers higher screen-to-body ratio than the Mi MIX 2.
It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE). The device comes in three variants — 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB onboard storage. It’s not yet known if the new color option will be available in all three models or not.
The Mi MIX 2S is the first phone in the series to feature a vertically aligned dual camera setup. It features an f/1. 8 aperture 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle lens that has a pixel size of 1.4micron as the primary sensor. It is coupled with a secondary 12-megapixel telephoto lens that carries support for 2x optical zoom. There’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera with AI-based features.
The front camera of the Mi MIX 2S also works as face unlock feature. There’s also a fingerprint reader on the back panel. The connectivity features available on the device include dual-SIM, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and NFC.
Running on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own MIUI 10, the handset is fuelled by a 3,400mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.
Rumors have revealed Xiaomi will be soon debut a new flagship phone called Pocophone F1. In the last few days, the rumor mill has already unearthed the specifications and images of the smartphone. Today, a leaked hands-on video of the smartphone has surfaced online. The blurry video shows off its front and rear design.
The video begins by showing the front side of the phone. As it can be seen, the handset features a notched display. The front appearance of the Pocophone F1 is identical to the Xiaomi Mi 8 flagship phone. It features a wide notch like the Mi 8. Also, it features a slightly thick bottom bezel.
Since the video is blurry, the contents of the “About Phone” page is not clearly visible. However, it seems to show that it is packed with 2.8 GHz octa-core processor, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, It can also be deduced that phone is loaded with MIUI 9 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo.
It is speculated that the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 features a 6-inch IPS LCD display that supports 2246 x 1080 pixels. Hence, the smartphone will be supporting an aspect ratio of 19:9. Rumors have it the notch of the Pocophone F1 includes a flood illuminator and an infrared to camera to support AI face unlock in pitch-dark conditions.
The rear design of the Pocophone F1 is quite different from Xiaomi Mi 8. There is a vertical dual camera system followed by a fingerprint scanner in the top half of the back panel of Pocophone F1.
The Snapdragon 845 chipset is expected to power the phone along with 8 GB of RAM. It will be also equipped with liquid cooling system. For photography, it is expected to feature dual-LED flash enabled 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear camera. The notch of the expected to house a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. The handset will be receiving power from 4,000mAh battery that will carry support for Quick Charge 3.0.
The Pocophone F1 is expected to be available with a price tag of 420 euros (~$486) in Europe. The Pocophone F1 is also rumored to release in India in the near future. It is speculated that the Pocophone F1 may debut in Europe by September and it may arrive in India in October.
Xiaomi recently launched its flagship smartphone of the year — Xiaomi Mi 8. The device packs up to 6GB RAM but now the company is all set to launch a new variant of the Mi 8 that comes with 8GB RAM.
The company has released a poster of Mi 8 on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo which hints at the 8GB RAM model of the Mi 8 flagship phone from Xiaomi. While the Mi 8 doesn’t have 8GB RAM model yet, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition packs 8GB RAM.
The Xiaomi Mi 8, which is the successor of the Mi 6, comes with a 6.21-inch Full HD+ display with 2248 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and a notch on top of the display. The AMOLED display is equipped with features like support for DCI-P3 color gamut, 60000:1 contrast ratio, up to 600nits brightness, HDR support, Eye protection mode, and Always-On Display.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor, running at a maximum frequency of 2.8GHz. It packs up to 6GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. The handset receives power from 3,400mAh battery enabled with Quick Charge 4+ fast charging. The phone also comes pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo with the company’s own custom MIUI 10 on top.
For photography, the Xiaomi Mi 8 features a wide-angle Sony IMX363 12-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 1.4micron pixel size and a secondary 12-megapixel S5K3M3 sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 1micron pixel size. The dual cameras offer features like 4-axis optical image stabilization, optical zoom, and dual pixel autofocus.
The notch present at the top of the display comprises a 20-megapixel front-facing camera, proximity sensor, earpiece, infrared lighting and infrared lens. The advanced facial recognition feature has been dubbed as Infrared Face Unlock. The phone also features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security.
Connectivity options on the device include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. It is also the world’s first smartphone to come with dual-frequency GPS.
The current top-end edition of the Mi 8, which packs 6GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage, is priced at 3,299 Yuan which roughly converts to $515. To know the official pricing of the 8GB RAM variant, we’ll have to wait for the official announcement.
Meizu has always had a slightly different approach to smartphones but history reveals that being different doesn’t always pay off. Now, the company is back in business, this time in the premium segment with its two new smartphones, the Meizu 16 and the Meizu 16 Plus. For the first time in Meizu’s history, the company is going to use the flagship chipset from Qualcomm in its smartphones — the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. So, Meizu is finally going with the mainstream chipmaker, after years of reliance on competitors like MediaTek and Samsung. This does put the new Meizu 16 and the 16 Plus in the big leagues, right besides smartphones like the Mi 8, Mi Mix 2S, and even the OnePlus 6.
Meizu 16 Design
Hate the notch up front on recent smartphones? You’d be glad to know that the Meizu 16 and the Meizu 16 Plus are both notch-less smartphones. Before you get too excited, note that they don’t have pop up cameras like that of the Vivo Nex or even the OPPO Find X, but the company’s design is very refined to minimise the bezels on all the four sides!
Symmetry has always been a big part of Meizu devices and despite the challenges associated with new age 2018 smartphones, the company has managed to retain a symmetric design on its new Meizu 16 series. But without a pop up camera, does it mean that the Meizu 16 has a thick forehead?
Not really! Meizu explains that the company had to spend millions of dollars to re-customize the screen packaging technology to ensure that all the necessary components on the front are incorporated in the thin forehead on the top. The forehead of a smartphone has always been a crowded spot, with the earpiece, cameras, and sensors all cramming for space up on top. While it’s not as thin as the Vivo Nex’s almost non-existent forehead, the company has managed to bring the screen to body ratio to up to 91.18% with this design.
Wait a second! If you remember, the Vivo Nex has a 91.24% screen to body ratio, and comparing this figure to Meizu 16’s 91.18% STB ratio, you’d immediately understand how thin its bezels are!
As I said above, the design is pretty refined and the overall smartphone looks beautiful from up front. The overall body is made out of glass and the back cover comes with a 7 layer coating process that creates a texture very close to ceramic. There are two colors available, White and Black and with the polished glass finish, the Black variant in particular turns out to be quite reflective, similar to OnePlus 6’s Mirror Black edition.
Meizu’s obsession with refined design translates into a lighter and thinner smartphone too! So, officially, Meizu is marketing the Meizu 16 as the thinnest in-screen fingerprint smartphone in the world! The Meizu 16 is just 7.3mm thick, way less thinner than OPPO Find X which measures 9.3mm.
If you have been a regular flagship user over the years, you would have realised that smartphones have gradually become heavier. This is another area where Meizu 16 excels as the phone weighs just 152 grams! In comparison, the Vivo Nex weighs 199 grams, Find X weighs 186 grams and even the OnePlus 6 weighs 177 grams. That’s a significant difference in weight and big thumbs up for Meizu in limiting its weight and thickness to such an extent!
Meizu 16 Specs
So far the Meizu 16 is turning out to be quite an impressive smartphone. In the specs department too, the phone doesn’t disappoint. The 16 series comes with the powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset (so no more less powerful chip alternatives for Meizu fans!) that is 1.53 times faster than its predecessor, the Meizu 15 Plus. After seeing the Meizu 16 come to life, it really looks as if the 15 series was just a testing platform for the company in order to perfect the 16 series for the mainstream market.
The phone starts with 6GB of RAM and goes up to 8GB of RAM for higher-end models. The top-end model comes with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Meizu 16 comes with a 6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display will its elder sibling will feature a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution. In comparison, the 16 features a 3010mAh battery while the 16 Plus has a larger 3640mAh battery inside.
Both the models feature an in-display fingerprint sensor and after months of debugging and optimisation, the recognition speed is 0.25 seconds and the success rate is as much as 99.12%. While an in-screen fingerprint sensor might not be as fast or accurate as a traditional optical sensor, it’s really exciting to see more companies opting for this new technology which will further speed up its optimisation, helping it mature soon.
Another highlight of the Meizu 16 series is the new liquid cooled copper tube cooling system inside. This will ensure that the phone will stay cool even in the heaviest of gaming scenarios, ensuring you get maximum performance from Snapdragon 845 and its supporting hardware. With phones like the Honor Note 10 featuring liquid cooling tech, this move from Meizu is not really surprising.
Other features include dual band Wi-Fi 2×2 MIMO and LTE 4×4 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, Qualcomm aptX support and Sony LDAC for the best wireless music experience.
Meizu 16 Cameras
The Meizu 16 series features a large 20MP sensor up front with ArcSoft’s beauty algorithms. You also get special features on the front camera such as bokeh mode.
The rear dual camera setup is the same as the Meizu 15 Plus, so you get a 12MP IMX 380 sensor paired with a 20MP IMX350 sensor. Additional features include four axis OIS, and 1/4s shutter speed. This setup paired with the advanced Spectra 280 ISP on the SD845 should ensure high quality photos from the phone. Further, like all other flagship phones of 2018, Meizu 16 also relies on AI to improve its photography. The phone features a solid auto HDR mode and scene recognition that promises vibrant colors on your landscape photos.
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Meizu 16 Software
The new Meizu 16 series comes with the latest Flyme 7 UI based on Android Oreo out of the box. The company is using OneMind AI to create a new app preloading technology that promises to improve start up speed by up to 36%. The phone also features Meizu’s SuperSwipe technology that is said to improve UI fluency by up to 67% by optimising the CPU’s multi-core algorithms.
In order to give you the best gaming experience, Meizu has also set up a joint lab with top gaming publishers in China like Tencent and NetEase to ensure games are optimised for its new devices. Considering liquid cooling and hardware on board, Meizu 16 should run most high-end games without a sweat!
mBack has always been an important part of Meizu smartphones and the new Meizu 16 series comes with the improved Super mBack 2.0. The new version replaces the small circle in favour of a small horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen. This definitely reminds us of Android Pie’s navigation button but Meizu adds that it accepts the standard Super mBack gestures seen on its previous devices.
Meizu 16 Price & Availability
The Meizu 16 comes in three variants and their prices are as follows:
6+64GB: 2698 Yuan (~$395)
6+128GB: 2998 Yuan (~$439)
8+128GB: 3298 Yuan (~$483)
The Meizu 16 variants and their prices are as follows:
6+128GB: 3198 Yuan (~$468)
8+128GB: 3498 Yuan (~$512)
8+256GB: 3998 Yuan (~$586)
The Meizu 16 goes on sale via major retailers including Meizu mall, JD.com, Suning tesco and even via offline channels from August 20. The phones are already up for reservations on these sites.
Our Meizu 16 hands on is coming real soon, so stay tuned to the site in the coming hours!
Google is expected to debut Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones at the beginning of October. The design of these phones is no secret as recent reports have claimed that the Pixel 3 will be sporting an 18:9 display whereas the Pixel 3 XL would be arriving with a notched screen. Today, the Pixel 3 XL has surfaced on Master Lu, a benchmarking platform from China to reveal some of its key specifications.
On Master Lu, the Google Pixel 3 XL has recorded an impressive score of 212,778. The Master Lu listing has revealed that the smartphone features Snapdragon 845 SoC and 4 GB of RAM. Even the Geekbench listing of the Pixel 3 XL smartphone had revealed that it is equipped with the same amount of RAM.
Some of the flagship phones that have launched in the recent past such as OnePlus 6 include 8 GB of RAM. Also, most of other flagship phones have 6 GB of RAM. Hence, Pixel 3 XL with 4 GB appears weaker than the flagship smartphones from rivaling brands. Probably, there could be a higher variant of Pixel with 6 GB of RAM.
The Master Lu listing of the Pixel 3 XL has further revealed that it supports a screen resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. It means the phone will offer an aspect ratio of 18.5:9 like the notch-less displays found on Samsung Galaxy phones. However, renders of the Pixel 3 XL that have surfaced in the recent past have revealed that it will be equipped with a notched screen. Hence, it appears that the display resolution mentioned on Master Lu suggests that it may not have taken its notch into consideration.
Master Lu has not revealed other information such as battery capacity and storage size of Pixel 3 XL. Recent reports including the case renders of the smartphone have revealed that it will be featuring a single rear camera. The Pixel 2 XL that featured a single camera was able to score 98 points on Dx0Mark. The Pixel 3 XL is expected to deliver stellar photography experience, but it won’t be featuring dual rear cameras like its rivals.
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to support two-tone design like their predecessor models. It is speculated that the presence of the glass portion on Pixel 3 XL duo will allow them to support wireless charging. Also, the smartphone will deliver an improved Active Edge experience. Both the smartphones are expected to feature dual front-facing cameras and dual speakers.
As part of its one-day-only promotion sale, AliExpress will be doling out big discounts on select electronic items that would usually set you back a pretty penny. Dubbed as ‘Star Deals Of The Week’, the promo features a well-received smartphone, a feature-laden smartwatch and a couple of more popular items.
AliExpress is offering a considerable discount on the 32GB and the 64GB versions of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone. In order to get your hands on the 32GB variant, you’d normally end up spending $173.32, but the Chinese online retail company will be selling it at a reduced price of just $129.99.
Likewise, the slightly bigger 64GB variant that comes bearing a price tag of $210.65 will be available at a discounted price of just $157.99. The discount will be valid for 1500 pieces of the 32GB and the remaining 1200 pieces of the 64GB variants.
Moreover, you can save a considerable amount of more money in the form of a New User Coupons. For the sake of an instance, you can use the $2 off coupon on items that sell for $159.
The promo will also feature the well-received Mi Band 3 smart tracker band, which usually sells for $30.65. With a 21% off, the coveted fitness tracker will be up for grabs at a reduced price of just $22.99.
The promotion sale will also bring a big reduction in the original selling price of the DOSS Touch Control Bluetooth V4.0 Speaker. Thanks to a 46% discount offered by AliExpress, you’ll be able to buy this portable speaker at a reduced price of just $26.83.
The YI 4K Action Camera will be up for grabs at a discounted price of just $129.99. The device normally sells for $185.70, but AliExpress is offering a noteworthy discount on the camera’s retail price, which will be valid for the remaining 896 pieces.
You can visit this link to check out more details and avail the hot deals before they wrap up.
On Monday, Google had introduced Android 9 Pie as the latest version of Android OS. On the very same day, Xiaomi confirmed that the Mi MIX 2S will be its first smartphone to receive the latest MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie. In fact, soon after Android 9 was made official, some of the users of Mi MIX 2S received MIUI 10 8.8.7 flavored closed beta version of Android 9 Pie in China through an OTA update. By this, Xiaomi has become first company to release a custom UI flavored Android 9. This shows how quickly Xiaomi has worked to rollout MIUI 9 Android Pie for Mi MIX 2S.
During the Google I/O 2018 event that was held in May this year, the search engine giant had made the developer preview edition of Android P available to multiple non-Google devices such as Nokia 7 Plus, Sony Xperia XZ2, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, Oppo R15 Pro, Vivo X21, Essential PH‑1, and OnePlus 6. Google has already rolled out Android 9 Pie to its Pixel devices. Apart from the Pixel devices, the aforementioned non-Google devices will be the first ones to be treated with stable version of Android 9.
In order to upgrade to the global closed beta edition of Android P, Mi MIX 2S users can enroll for it through the MIUI official forum page or app. The update tags along MIUI 10 developer ROM. The Mi MIX 2S is one of the first smartphones to support Google ARCore. Also, Xiaomi has managed to build good relationship with Google since the past two years.
Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi A1 as its first ever Android One smartphone in partnership with Google. The Mi A2 Android One that was launched recently is now being made available in wider markets. Since Mi A1 and Mi A2 are Android One phones, these devices will be soon upgraded to Android Pie.
Android 9 Pie comes with plenty of AI features such as AI powered Adaptive battery and Brightness which allows the phone to learn the usage pattern of the user and accordingly adjust the brightness level and battery consumption. App Actions is also another AI driven feature that can predict the actions of the user based on the context. Also, Android Pie includes dedicated settings to handle or hide the display notch. It also equipped with different gestures for navigation. In addition to the features of Android 9 Pie, the new MIUI 10 brings improves the phone’s capabilities to capture portrait shots. Also, MIUI 10 also features its own version of gestures-based navigation.
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that MIUI 9 based Android 9 Pie will be also coming to other Xiaomi phones. However, the company is yet to confirm on a release schedule for rolling out the latest Android version to its devices.
Nokia 7 Plus is one of the non-Google devices that was provided with developer preview version of Android P in May. Hence, it is expected to the first Nokia phone to receive the stable version of Android 9 Pie. Rumors have claimed that it could be available to the Nokia 7 Plus by the end of this month. A fresh report on Nokia Power User states that an Indian edition of Nokia 7 Plus has received the stable version of Android 9 Pie.
The following screenshots that were shared by an Indian user of Nokia 7 Plus confirms the arrival of stable version of Android 9 Pie. The update weighs 1,173 MB. HMD Global is yet to make an official announcement on the release of Android 9 Pie for Nokia 7 Plus. The new OS brings along new features Adaptive battery and brightness that relies on AI to adjust battery consumption and display brightness. Through AI, Android P Pie can predict the actions of its users. It also features gestures-based navigation.
In the recent past, the Finnish firm had also confirmed that it will be rolling out Android P update to all the smartphones that it has released so far since they all fall in the 2-year time bracket for OS update set by Google. Hence, Android 9 Pie will be also coming to Nokia 8, Nokia 7, Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, Nokia 2 and Nokia 1 that were released in 2017. However, these may not receive the Android P update before Nokia’s Android One devices.
Have you received Android 9 Pie update on your Nokia 7 Plus handset? Let us know about it so that readers can be provided with updated information.
If you’re a smartwatch enthusiast who has been waiting to buy a high-end outdoor smartwatch that doesn’t cost a fortune, we got good news for you. The feature-laden F18 sports smartwatch is now available at a considerably lowered price on GearBest.
The F18 comes in 3 color versions including onyx black, lava red and army green. More importantly, the Chinese online store is currently doling out a noteworthy 29% off on the aforesaid color versions of the smartwatch.
While the NO.1 F18 would normally set you back a $55.99 on online stores, GearBest will be selling 800 units of the sports smartwatch at a dropped price of just $45.99. Aside from that, the first 5 units will be sold at an even lowered price of $24.99 daily at 09:00 UTC until August 12th.
As if that weren’t enough, those who buy the F18 sports smartwatch will also be eligible to receive the k30 Universal Wireless Sports Bluetooth Wired Earphones as a free gift. Note the lightweight earphones come bearing a price tag of $4.99.
The No.1 F13 is quite an irresistible smartwatch at this reduced price, given that it sports an eye-catching round display, which is further augmented with an equally appealing spherical glass. Equipped with an IP68 certification, the F13 can be dunked in up to 50m deep water without inflicting any sort of damage.
The F13 boasts an array of standard features including a 24/7 heart rate monitor. The device is crammed with a slew of other valuable attributes such as a pedometer, sedentary reminder, sleep monitor as well as support for incoming calls, messages, and social media notifications.
If you’re interested in checking out more details and taking advantage of the discount, just follow this link. It is worth noting that there were only 139 pieces of the black, 292 pieces of the lava red, and 285 pieces of the army green color versions left at the time of writing.
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As part of its one-day-only promotion sale, AliExpress will be doling out big discounts on select electronic items that would usually set you back a pretty penny. Dubbed as ‘Star Deals Of The Week’, the promo features a well-received smartphone, a feature-laden smartwatch and a couple of more popular items.
