360 N7 4GB RAM And 32GB Storage Variant Announced, Priced At 1,299 Yuan ($203)

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Jun 7, 2018

Last month, 360 Mobiles launched its new smartphone 360 N7, which packs some impressive features. Today, the company has announced a new variant of the smartphone, which comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

This new variant of 360 N6 with 4GB RAM + 32GB storage is priced at 1,299 Yuan, which roughly converts to $203. The standard model, which was launched last month, comes with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage for a price of 1,699 Yuan (approx. $266).

Apart from the memory options, rest of the specifications remains same. The phone features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. There’s a 2.5D glass covering the display.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor — one of the most powerful mid-range chipset in the market, coupled with Adreno 512 GPU. As said, this new variant packs 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. It has a microSD card slot, enabling users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB.

The device comes with some additional features like Hybrid Engine 2.0, Game Accelerator 2.0, encryption and locking features. Coming to the camera department, the phone boasts a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. It comes with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and an LED flash. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper with face beauty optimizations.

The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box with the company’s own custom interface on top along with some software tweaks. The phone also has face unlock feature for added security. It is powered by a massive 5,030mAh battery that also has support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 technology (9V/2A fast charging).

According to the reports, the 360 N7 with 4GB RAM + 32GB storage will be available in Graphite Black color for a price of 1,299 Yuan (approx. $203). The smartphone is already available for purchase in China through online retailer JD.com.

Leaked Live Photos Show The Nubia Z18 In Action

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 7, 2018

Nubia has still not announced a launch date for the Nubia Z18 flagship. There is a high chance it will arrive this month since the Z17 launched in June last year. The Z18 will come with a new full-screen design and some live photos just leaked to show us what it looks like.

Just so you can see how significantly different the Z18 is from the Z17, we will include a picture of the latter.

Can you see those huge bezels on the Nubia Z17? That should have been left in 2016 but they made it to 2017. However, we are glad they have been left there. The Nubia Z18 isn’t Nubia’s first full-screen phone actually. Those huge bezels were trimmed down on the Nubia Z17s but the Z18 pushes it further by stretching the screen further up and including a notch.

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Nubia has decided not to join the bandwagon of the iPhone X notch-style. Instead, it has borrowed a leaf from the Essential PH-1. The bottom bezel is still a bit thick and can house a fingerprint scanner but ZTE has decided to keep it at the back. Nubia rounds off the design by keeping the side bezels as thin as possible.

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Xiaomi Redmi Y2 with Amazing AI Selfie Camera, Dual Cameras Unveiled for Rs. 9,999 (~$149)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 7, 2018

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Y2 smartphone in India to replace the Redmi Y1 phone that was launched in November last year. The handset is a rebranded Redmi S2 phone that was launched in China in the previous month. Compared to the last year’s Redmi Y1, the successor handset has come with numerous improvements like 18:9 display, improved processor, top quality selfie camera and dual rear cameras.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 Specifications and Features

The Redmi Y2 wears a metallic body and it comes in colors like Elegant Gold, Rose Gold and Dark Grey. It features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen that produces FHD+ resolution. The 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM editions of the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 are powered by Snapdragon 625. The handset features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The bestselling feature of the Redmi Y2 is the soft-LED equipped with 16-megapixel camera that comes with AI capabilities. It has a large aperture f/2.0 and offers a field of view of 78 degrees.

It can shoot better photos in low light by merging four pixels into a single Super Pixel that has a size of 2micron. The resultant images have reduced noise and better clarity. The Auto HDR feature can automatically adjust the brightness while shooting photos. The Al Beautify 4.0 feature enhances 10 kinds of facial features like skin tone, eyes, nose and lips while capturing selfies. AI Portrait mode is an optimized feature that effectively blurs the background by focusing more on the subject.

The Redmi Y2 borrows the 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup from the Redmi Note 5 Pro. It is equipped with features like dual-tone LED flash, AI portrait shots, AI low-light photography and HDR.

For security, Xiaomi has included AI-based facial recognition through the camera as well as fingerprint scanner. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo that is overlaid with a skin of MIUI 9.5. It includes the other usual connectivity features such as 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. It also features an IR blaster.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 Pricing, Availability and Launch Offers

Xiaomi is aiming the Y series of smartphones towards the youth in India. It has signed up popular Bollywood celebrity Katrina Kaif to endorse the phone in the country. The 32 GB edition of the selfie-centric Redmi Y2 is priced at Rs. 9,999 (~$149) whereas the 64 GB model carries a pricing of Rs. 12,999 (~$193). It sales will begin on Amazon India, Mi.com and Mi Home from June 12 starting at 12 PM.

ICICI credit and debit card users can take advantage of Rs. 500 discount on the first sale day of the Redmi Y2. Airtel is giving an instant cashback of Rs. 1,800 for Redmi Y2 buyers along with free 240 GB data. The handset will be reaching its customers along with a free ultra-thin case.

Sharp Aquos S3 High-End Version Brings SD660, More RAM & Wireless Charging

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 7, 2018

The Sharp Aquos S3 was announced in March in Taiwan. It launched with a redesigned notch and a larger display but the same processor as the Aquos S2. If the chipset put you off then, you may want to check out the new high-end version that comes with a more powerful processor and more features.

The high-end Aquos S3 swaps the Snapdragon 630 for the Snapdragon 660 processor. It also bumps the RAM to 6GB and storage to 128GB. While the battery capacity is the same as the base model, Sharp has added support for wireless charging (7.5W).

There are still dual cameras (12MP + 13MP) with support for 2x lossless zoom on the back of the phone. It also keeps the 16MP front camera. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock, dual SIM support, and Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

It also has NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 and runs Android 8.0 with Sharp’s Smile UX on top. The high-end version is a bit heavier at 167.4g compared to the base model which weighs 165.4g.

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MIUI 10 Global Beta Roll Out Confirmed with Eligible List of Devices

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 7, 2018

MIUI 10 was launched in China on May 31 when Xiaomi had announced the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE smartphones. Today, at the unveil event of the Redmi Y2 in India, the company confirmed the rollout of global beta version of MIUI 10.

The MIUI 10 has been optimized to deliver faster performance and it brings along nature-friendly notification sounds. It includes support for gesture-based navigations for full screen smartphones that come with new aspect ratios.

It includes a redesigned Recents app and the deep learning algorithms allow even older phones with single rear camera such as Redmi Note 3 to shoot amazing bokeh shots. For India, MIUI 10 brings customized content through Mi Music, Mi Video and a revamped Mi browser.

Xiaomi has confirmed that the MIUI 10 beta rollout will begin for following smartphones (global devices) from the mid-June.

Mi series

Mi MIX 2, Mi 6, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 5s, Mi 5, Mi 4, Mi 3, Mi Note 2, Mi Max 2, Mi Max

Redmi Note series

Redmi Note 5 (India), Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi Note 5A Prime, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi Note 4 (TW) and Redmi Note 3

Redmi series

Redmi 5, Redmi 5A, Redmi 4, Redmi 4A and Redmi 3S, Redmi Y2, Redmi Y1 Lite and Redmi Y1

Since Xiaomi is yet to launch the Mi 8 series in India, the company did not include these phones in the aforementioned list of eligible devices at the unveil event of Redmi Y2. However, it is very likely that the Mi 8 series will be also treated with MIUI 10 beta later this month. As far as the stable build is concerned, it was only confirmed that it will be made available in the near future.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Lenovo K5 Note (2018): Who’s the Low-End Segment King?

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 7, 2018

In 2018, you can get a relatively powerful device even if you are looking to spend less than 150 bucks! In my personal opinion, Xiaomi Redmi 5 and the new Lenovo K5 Note (2018) are among the best alternatives you can get in the price range just above $100. Today, we will compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Lenovo K5 Note (2018) as the K5 Note has just been announced and it may cannibalize the sales of the Redmi 5 which is currently one of the best-selling devices under $150.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Lenovo K5 Note (2018)

	Xiaomi Redmi 5	Lenovo K5 Note (2018)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7 mm, 157 g	158.3 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm, 176 g
DISPLAY	5.7 inches, 720 x 1440p (HD+), 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	6.0 inches, 720 x 1440p (HD+), 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	2 GB RAM, 16 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB, micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9	Android 8.0 Oreo, ZUI 3.9
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	12 MP f/2.2, 5 MP front camera	Dual 16 f/2.0 + 12 MP f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3300 mAh, fast charging 5V / 2A	3760 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM	Dual SIM slot

Design

Their designs are pretty good for $150. Both feature a full metal unibody design which is not the most original one, but grants a solid build quality and a sleek body. Xiaomi Redmi 5 is the more compact device, while the K5 Note is the one with a wider display which is more suitable for productivity. Aesthetically, the K5 Note reminds of the latest Honor mid-rangers due to its dual camera setup positioned near the top right corner, while Redmi 5 is a bit more original because of its design and the available color variants.

Display

Both the devices come with a tall 18:9 display, but as said above, Lenovo K5 Note has a bigger panel. The resolution is the same (HD+), so you will get a slightly higher detail on the Redmi 5 due to its higher pixel density. The HD+ resolution is not the max on a 6-inch display, but the wider panel makes it more comfortable to use with complex apps. We will not choose a winner on the display side, it is up to you to decide if you want a bigger but less detailed display or a smaller but more detailed one.

Hardware/Software

We got exactly the same SoC on these devices: the Snapdragon 450. It is an octa-core chipset for the low-end sector, but it is not the most entry-level Qualcomm’s chipset. Indeed, it is the best one from the 4xx series, so you will get a pretty decent performance if you choose one of these devices. Further, you can get up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB on the K5 Note (4/32 GB for the Redmi 5), that is a high-end memory configuration which is very good in multi-tasking. In my opinion, the MIUI found on the Redmi 5 is definitely a better user interface than the one of K5 Note. It has tons of additional features and stunning performance, so I would pick the Redmi 5 for the software. Note that K5 Note has a micro SD dedicated slot (you can use the dual SIM slot and the micro SD one at the same time).

Camera

Photos shot from the Xiaomi Redmi 5 did not surprise us too much and we believe that Lenovo K5 Note will be able to do better. Xiaomi Redmi 5 shoots detailed photos in good light conditions, but not impressive ones, and a lot of digital noise starts appearing with low light. Lenovo K5 Note has an interesting dual camera with a 16MP resolution capable of calculating depth for an excellent bokeh effect. We are yet to see the first camera samples, but it seems better on the paper.

Battery

The battery side is another victory for Lenovo K5 Note. It features a massive 3760 mAh unit. Paired with very efficient components such as the Snapdragon 450 SoC and the HD+ display, we believe it will provide a full day of battery life even with a stressed use. Xiaomi Redmi 5 still has a satisfying battery life, but it isn’t as good as its opponent.

Price

The best thing is that both Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Lenovo K5 Note are sold at the same and very affordable price tag. In their 3/32 GB variant, both start from 799 Yuan in China (roughly $124/€106). Xiaomi is always the king of quality-price ratio, but this time it has a very good competition. According to us, Lenovo K5 Note wins the comparison thanks to its bigger battery and potentially better camera department.

What’s your pick?

Xiaomi Redmi 5 vs Lenovo K5 Note (2018): PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 5

PRO

Compact size
Low price
Good hardware
Advanced software

CONS

Average camera

Lenovo K5 Note 2018

PRO

Big battery
Wide display
Nice hardware
Interesting cameras

CONS

Limited availability

Honor Launches Wired Earphones With Heart Rate Detection & Sports Armband

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 7, 2018

Apart from the Honor 9i, Honor Play and GPU Turbo Technology announced yesterday, Honor also announced a new pair of wired earphones and a sports armband.

Honor Earphones

The pair of wired earphones is the first from Honor to support heart rate measurement. Honor says the human ear is filled with capillaries and when compared with measuring via the wrist, they found out that readings from the ears were more accurate.

Honor has a custom app that users are required to download to monitor their heart rate. The new Honor earphones come in black and pearl white but only the latter is available at the moment. It is priced at ¥129 (~$20) and comes with extra earbuds and ear clips depending on the size of your ears.

Honor says the heart rate function works with a bunch of smartphones including the Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P20 and P20 Pro, Galaxy S7, Galaxy Note 8, Vivo X9, Vivo, Y66 etc.

You can grab a pair on Vmall.com or JD.com.

Honor Sports Armband

If you are the type that likes to take your phone along for a run or when going to the gym so as not to miss calls or even for the GPS function, Honor has a new sports armband for you.

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Moto Z3 Play Hands On Pictures Showcase the Sleek Glass Body & More

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 7, 2018

Motorola launched the Moto Z3 Play yesterday as the first model in the Z3 series. As expected, the Z3 Play comes with support for the existing Moto Mods. Motorola promised the Moto Mods will be supported by three generation of Z series models. The Z3 Play is the third-gen model and maybe the last that will support the existing Moto Mods.

The Moto Z3 Play comes with a flagship design, wearing a glass body wrapped around the aircraft-grade aluminium fuselage. The glass is the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 both at the front and rear and the device comes as a lightweight phone. This will ensure the Moto mods don’t end up making it too bulky. The device sports a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080p and the 18:9 aspect ratio. This gives the display up to 13% more screen area and more pixels than its predecessors. The trimmed bezels mean the fingerprint sensor has to find a new home and Motorola moved it to the right side, just beneath the volume rocker since it can’t be moved to the back because of the Moto Mods. The design looks quite ergonomic and is easy to access. Motorola also left the One Nav solution as a simple gesture-based bar at the bottom of the screen.

The Z3 Play also comes with a new dual camera setup which is a 12MP + 5M combo with the secondary sensor being a depth of field sensor. The camera comes with Google Lens support built in and fun Cinemagraphs. Up at the front, the device packs an 8MP sensor which has a dedicated Portrait mode.

The Motorola Moto Z3 Play gets its firepower from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor which is an upgrade from the SD 626 found on the Z2 Play. The processor ensures the new model is 30% faster than its predecessor. The phone also comes with Cat12 LTE support at 700mbps. The processor is paired with 4GB of RAM and there is a 32GB and 64GB internal storage which is expandable. Keeping the lights on is a 3000mAh battery. Motorola also threw in some new moto mods including an Alexa smart speaker and the Print Polaroid mod, which lets you print photos straight from your phone on the go. These new mods can be picked up separately but the device comes with a 2000mAh-capacity battery mod bundled with each purchase.

The device comes with a retail price of $499 which is quite pricey for an SD 636 phone but that could be as a result of the battery mod. Even if you are striking this out of your list because of the pricing, you may want to take a closer look at the device before doing that. Find more photos of the Moto Z3 Play courtesy of Geekspin from the gallery below.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Concept Renders Showcases Phone’s Design

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Jeet

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Jun 7, 2018

Samsung, which launched its flagship smartphones Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ earlier this year, is currently gearing up to launch another flagship smartphone in the coming months — Galaxy Note 9.

Now, concept renders and a 360-degree concept video of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has surfaced online, which gives us a look at what the smartphone’s design could be like.

The images suggest that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 won’t have a major difference in terms of design compared to its S-series siblings. The front side of the phone will be dominated by the Infinity Display, with thin bezels on the top and bottom.

The volume rocker, as well as the power button, has been placed on the left side, similar to its predecessor. Towards the right, there’s the dedicated Bixby button. The company has also decided to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack, which sits beside the USB Type-C port on the bottom.

On the back, one of the major change is the placement of the fingerprint scanner. According to these renders, the fingerprint sensor has now been moved below the camera module, which should make it more convenient to use.

The presence of fingerprint sensor on the back panel means that the phone won’t have an under-display fingerprint sensor, as reported earlier. The phone is said to be thicker at 8.8mm compared to the 8.6mm waistline of its predecessor.

According to the reports, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will come with a 6.3-inch display having QHD+ screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will be powered by the latest and Samsung Exynos 9810 or upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, depending on the region.

Earlier reports have indicated that the phone will pack 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage option. The flagship is also expected to come with an upgraded camera system, though we believe that the phone will continue to offer the same dual-aperture primary camera, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S9+.

In the software department, the device is expected to come with a redesigned interface from Samsung, which is dubbed as Crown UX and will be based on Android Oreo operating system out of the box. Further, the phone is also expected to come powered by a larger battery rated at 3,850mAh.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Price Slashed by 200 Yuan (~$30) in China; New Flame Red Edition Like to Arrive Soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 7, 2018

In March, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi Note 5 in three models in China. The 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM were respectively made available for 1,099 Yuan (~$171), 1,399 Yuan (~$218) and 1,699 Yuan (~$263). Except for the highest configuration model, Xiaomi has slashed the pricing of other two models.

As the following posters reveal, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 model featuring 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM is now available with a discount of 100 Yuan. The new pricing of this model is (~$15). The 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM edition of the Note 5 has a bigger price cut of 200 Yuan (~$30). It is now available for 1,199 Yuan (~$187).

The Redmi Note 5 has a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 636 chipset powers the smartphone along with 4,000mAh battery. For photography, it features 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and an LED equipped front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. The handset is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo that is overlaid with the latest edition of MIUI 9.

In related news, a tipster from India has claimed that the China will be getting the Redmi Note 5 in a new color variant of Flame Red. The handset is currently available in color choices like Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Lake Blue in the home country. The same leakster has predicted that the Redmi 6 launch event on June 12 will also bring along other phones like Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro.

Buy Elephone S7 Smartphone At A Discounted Price Of Just $106 On AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 7, 2018

The Elephone S7 continues to sweep smartphone lovers off their feet even 3 years after hitting the store shelves. The S7 comes equipped with a broad range of exceptional specs and features that make it an irresistible smartphone.

Just like any other power-packed smartphone that’s crammed with an array of awe-inspiring features, the Elephone S7 will set you back a pretty penny. Keeping in line with that, you’d normally have to shell out $179.99 to get your hands on the S7 smartphone on AliExpress.

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the Zhejiang-based online retail service is offering a 5% off on the original asking price of the Elephone S7 smartphone. In other words, the coveted phone can now be yours if you’re willing to spend just $170.99 on AliExpress.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t prepared to spend a fortune on a smartphone, we got good news for you. AliExpress is prepping to bring the discounted price tag even further down to only $106.

The price drop will be effective shortly. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the additional discount, you can head straight to this link.

The Elephone S7 is quite a bargain at just $106, given that it sports a big 5.5 inches FHD IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1920×1080 pixels.

The S7 packs a powerful Helio X25 Deca Core 2.0GHz processor along with an equally robust Mali T880 GPU, under the hood. It offers 4GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage.

The dual-SIM smartphone houses a 13MP camera with AF and flashlight on the back. Up front, it sports 5MP camera for selfies and face-to-face video calling.

The S7 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow but can be upgraded to Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system. Furthermore, the phone draws its juices from a 3000mAh non-removable Li-Polymer battery.

Note that the discount will be valid on the black and blue color versions of the Elephone S7 smartphone. It is also worth noting that 5% discount offered by AliExpress will come to an end in 2 days.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 Full Specifications Leaked; Will Borrow Dual Cameras from Xperia XZ2 Premium

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 7, 2018

Sony had launched the Xperia XZ2 smartphone fueled by the Snapdragon 845 chipset at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 event in February. A fresh leak has revealed the entire specifications of the upcoming Xperia XZ3 smartphone. The leak reveals that the Xperia XZ3 will be not only be driven by Snapdragon 845 chipset, but also it will be featuring the advanced dual camera setup that is available on the Xperia XZ2 Premium. It is speculated that this phone may get unveiled at the IFA 2018 tech trade show in Berlin, Germany in September this year.

The specs sheet of the Xperia XZ3 reveals that it will be measuring 153 x 72 x 10.1mm and weighing 183 grams. Compared to the Xperia XZ2, the XZ3 seems to be 1mm thinner and lighter by 15 grams. It will be sporting an IP68 certified chassis like the other premium Xperia phones from Sony. The handset is equipped with a 5.7-inch screen that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Hence, the XZ3 will also sport an 18:9 aspect ratio display like its predecessor.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6 GB of RAM will be driving the Xperia XZ3 smartphone. It will be arriving in 64 GB and 128 GB storage sizes. It includes a microSD card slot. The handset is fueled by 3,240mAh battery that will be enabled with support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. The battery is slightly larger than 3,180mAh battery found in Xperia XZ2.

The Xperia XZ2 has a single camera of 19-mgeapixel with f/2.0 aperture. However, the Xperia XZ3 is blessed with dual rear cameras that includes the same 19-megapixel primary sensor that is coupled with a 12-megapixel secondary sensor with f/1.6 aperture. Actually, it is the very same dual camera setup that is available on the Xperia XZ2 Premium. Also, the leaked specs sheet reveals that the Xperia XZ3 will be also borrowing f/2.0 aperture 13-megapixel front-facing camera from the XZ2 Premium. Lastly, it will come loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo.

What do you think about the specs of the Sony Xperia XZ3? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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OPPO Find X Fresh Teaser Suggests Arrival of 5x Optical Zoom Periscope Dual Camera or 3D Facial Recognition

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 7, 2018

OPPO will be debuting the Find X phone on June 19. Until then, the company will continue to release teasers on the features of the smartphone. A fresh teaser that the Chinese manufacturer has added on its Weibo account reveals the Find X will be either equipped with a periscope camera that offers 5x optical zoom or it may feature the advanced 3D structured light module for 3D facial scanning.

The Weibo post that accompanies the following poster reads “Galileo looked at the sky, and the vast universe was unlocked” and the text on the image reads similar thing, “Focus on the sky and the universe to unlock it.” Also, the poster shows a man viewing the sky by using a telescope.

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017, Oppo had showcased how it could achieve 5x optical zoom by using a dual camera setup that includes a OIS enabled telephoto lens and a wide-angle lens. The setup also features a prism for diverting light through a periscope. The refraction of light lets the camera to zoom up to 5 times on far away objects without using large-sized lenses. Apart from the hardware, the software also plays a vital role in stitching the image data captured by both the sensors.

The main function of a telescope is to zoom into the sky for getting a clear view of the planets and other heavenly bodies. It appears that the new teaser of the Find X shows a man using a telescope suggests that the smartphone could be arriving with a 5x optical zoom enabled dual camera setup.

The other thing that can be deduced from the teaser image is the arrival of 3D facial recognition feature on Oppo Find X. The word “unlock” in the Weibo post hints that the Find X may offer an innovative way to unlock the phone.

The Chinese manufacturer had showcased its 3D structured light technology through a press event in the previous month. Hence, it is speculated that the new teaser could be suggesting 3D facial unlock feature. Interestingly, one of the recent leaks have claimed that the Oppo Find X supports 5x optical zoom and 3D facial scanning.

It is not clear whether the Oppo Find X will have 5x optical zoom enabled dual cameras or 3D facial recognition or both. Hence, it is advisable to wait for the company to release more teasers on the phone. The smartphone will be unleashed at The Louvre in Paris, France on June 19.

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OnePlus 6 Silk White Limited Edition Goes Out Of Stock In The US And Europe Within A Day

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Jeet

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Jun 7, 2018

Recently, OnePlus launched its flagship smartphone OnePlus 6 but was available in two colors — Mirror Black and Midnight Black. Recently, the company launched OnePlus 6 Silver White Limited Edition smartphone on June 5. Within just 24 hours, the smartphone went out of stock in both United States and Europe. However, the device is still available for purchase in India.

Similarly, along with the OnePlus 6 Silk White Limited Edition, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones also sold out within the same time frame. Unlike other color options, the Silver White color variant comes with a white matte coating instead of the glossy all-glass build of the Mirror Black model. Further, this limited edition device also has subtle rose gold accents embellishing the logo, the metal frame, and the fingerprint scanner.

For those who intend to buy the OnePlus 6 Silk White edition smartphone and didn’t manage to get their hands this time, the smartphone will again go on sale on June 12.

The smartphone comes with a 6.28-inch notched AMOLED display with screen resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor.

The OnePlus 6 Silk White Limited Edition model comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There are other models which offer 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB internal storage. The phone is powered by a 3,300mAh battery, with support for company’s fast charging technology — Dash Charge.

On the back side, there’s a dual camera setup, sporting a 16MP primary Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, 1.22um pixels, and OIS, and a 20MP Sony IMX376K secondary camera sensor, mainly for depth information. On the front side, there’s a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device is running the company’s own OxygenOS, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. However, the OnePlus is already a part of Android P Beta program and thus, users can also try out the upcoming Android P.

Redmi 6 Teaser Promises No Lags in Long Term Use

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 7, 2018

Yesterday, Xiaomi had confirmed that it will be announcing the Redmi 6 series on June 12. It is speculated that Xiaomi will be debuting the Redmi 6, Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro/Plus smartphones on the said date. Without mentioning more on the Redmi 6 series, the company has claimed that it will be a surprise upgrade. The Chinese manufacturer has released a fresh teaser today through which the company has promised that there will be no lags on Redmi 6 in long-term use.

The makers of Android flagship phones extend the lifespan of these devices by releasing regular updates. Hence, even after using for longer period, some flagship phones still deliver lag-free performance. However, entry-level and low-budget phones tend to lag in long-term use. The new teaser by Xiaomi reveals that the Redmi 6 won’t encounter such an issue.

The company did not reveal what sort of optimization will be available on the smartphone for lag-free performance. It is likely that the handset may come loaded with the latest MIUI 10 ROM which is said to deliver faster performance than MIUI 9. With deep integration of AI, the MIUI 10 will be able to under the usage pattern of the user to deliver optimized performance.

It is speculated that the M1805D1SE Xiaomi phone that has recently appeared on TENAA with a notched display will get official as Xiaomi Redmi 6. It features a 5.84-inch FHD+ display and it is rumored to be powered by the old Snapdragon 625. The handset is expected to arrive in options like 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. It is likely to house a 3,900mAh battery

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 may feature a selfie camera of 5-megapixel and the primary camera in the dual camera setup could be of 12-megapixel. It will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and it will be housing a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Rumor have it that the handset may launch in China with a starting price of 799 Yuan (~$125).

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Vivo NEX to Offer Highest Screen Space Without Notch, Reveals Official Teaser

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 7, 2018

Vivo has recently confirmed through an official teaser that the Vivo NEX flagship phone would be equipped with a pop-up selfie camera. Today, the company has released to showcase the amazing display of the phone that offers a huge screen space.

Most of the smartphone makers including Vivo have been launching notch enabled smartphones in a bid to provide users with ample screen space. It seems that Vivo is all set to start a new trend of notch-less display that offers a very high screen-to-body ratio. Here is the first official teaser of Vivo NEX that shows its marvelous display.

As it can be seen in the official poster, the display of the phone is surrounded by super-slim bezels on three sides. The bottom side of the NEX’s display is slightly thick. Rumors have that the Vivo NEX will be coming with a massive display of 6.59 inches.

Like the Vivo APEX concept phone, the NEX smartphone is expected to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of around 91 percent. One of the ways through which Vivo has manage to offer user with a such large screen space by removing the selfie camera from the top bezel. This has allowed the company to significantly reduce the size of the top bezel. The front camera is now hidden in at the top edge of the phone. It can pop-up on its own when a user wants to activate it through the camera app to capture a selfie shot. The Vivo NEX is also expected to feature half-screen fingerprint scanner that will allow users to unlock the phone by touching the finger on any area on the lower half of the screen.

There are conflicting rumors surrounding the specs and variants of the Vivo NEX. Recent reports have revealed that the highest configuration will be featuring Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. This variant is likely to arrive as Vivo NEX S. This model could be priced around $1,000.

The other variant may feature 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The lowest model may come with Snapdragon 710, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. One of these could be arriving as Vivo NEX A.

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Three Unknown Vivo Midrange Models Certified By China’s TENAA

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 6, 2018

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has been pretty busy in the market lately with a couple of new releases, some of which were done unannounced. The company recently unveiled the Snapdragon 660-powered premium midranger- Vivo Z1 and while we were still savouring the beauty, the Vivo Y83 was launched quietly with a new Helio P22 chipset, the first device to feature such. Vivo seems to be on a drive to consolidate its grip on the mid-range market with the impending release of three more models. The models have just been certified by TENAA in China.

The models are identified with the model numbers Vivo V1732A, V1732T and V1801A0. The Vivo V1801A0 looks like a higher model than the other two. It comes with a dual rear camera setup and is believed to be the upcoming Vivo V9. The device is listed with a 6.26-inch TFT display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080p. It is powered by an unnamed processor with its CPU clocked at 2.2GHz. The device also packs a 3180mAh battery under its hood and will be available in Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, and Matte Black colours.

On the other hand, the Vivo V1732A and V1732T models have the same specs lineup and design which means they are likely the same device but perhaps different variants. The models could be variants of another Y-series model, likely the Y81. The listing reveals the presence of a processor with CPU clocked at 2GHz which is likely the Helio P60 chip. The RAM is 3 GB, while the internal storage is 64 GB. There is only one camera on the back that is 8 MP (but reaches 13 MP with software enhancements), while the selfie cam is 5 MP. The models do not have fingerprint scanners but pack a 6.22-inch display apiece. Both models are also listed to pack a battery capacity of 3,180 mAh.

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Geekbench Listing Confirms Vivo Nex S Is The Flagship

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 6, 2018

Vivo is expected to launch three variants of its bezel-less and notch-less phone – the Vivo NEX. The three models are the NEX, NEX S, and NEX A. An earlier report said the Vivo NEX S will come with a Snapdragon 710 but a Geekbench listing has disproved it.

The Vivo NEX S was seen on Geekbench today and the benchmarking site revealed that the phone will come with a Snapdragon 845 processor and not the Snapdragon 710. It will also have 8GB of RAM. While storage isn’t mentioned, we presume it will be 256GB.

Geekbench also revealed the device runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The Vivo NEX S scored 2419 points in the single-core test and 9085 points in the multi-core test.

The Vivo NEX is the launch name for the Vivo APEX that was revealed earlier this year. Vivo has provided no explanation for why it changed the name. Nevertheless, it is nice to see Vivo is releasing a proper flagship this year. Last year, it skipped the Snapdragon 835 and didn’t release the Xplay7.

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The Affordable Lenovo Z5 Unboxing Pictures Highlight Its Premium Design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 6, 2018

Okay, we gave Lenovo some knocks a while ago for over-hyping the Z5 and delivering to us a smartphone that really wasn’t up to the picture they painted and the lofty claims made. That won’t make us lose sight of the fact that the Lenovo Z5 isn’t in anyway a bad device. Well, that is if you don’t mind yet another notch display-packing phone. The device ticks most of the boxes to be crowned as a premium midranger even though some still argue it is a flagship model.

The device comes with a design that we are not going to bore you comparing with the one featured on the pre-launch teasers. The design is sleek, with one of the variants having the Aurora gradient back which we have only seen on flagship models like the Huawei P20 Pro.

The Lenovo Z5 comes with a 6.2-inch full-screen display with 19:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution of 2240 x 1080p. The display is covered with a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass. The screen as a 90% screen-to-body ratio which is pretty impressive. At the rear, we find a glass back with a vertically arranged dual camera setup on the left and a fingerprint sensor at the centre. The dual camera is a powerful setup with AI technology and the camera samples testify to that.

The disappointment of not having a design that redefines bezel-less phones is eroded when we look at the prices it is pegged at. Pricing starts from 1299 Yuan ($202) for the 6GB + 64GB version and goes up to 1799 Yuan ($281) for the 6GB + 128GB edition. Thi is definitely an amazing one for such a device. Unfortunately, it is uncertain if Lenovo will sell the model outside China. Check out the pictures and camera samples of the Z5 on the image gallery below.

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HTC Desire 12 And Desire 12+ Launched In India, Price Starts At Rs. 15,800 ($236)

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Jeet

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Jun 6, 2018

After HTC teased the HTC Desire 12 launch earlier this week, the company has now officially launched the HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ in India. Both the smartphones were originally launched in March earlier this year.

Both devices come with the trendy full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio and durable acrylic glass back surface. The Desire 12 features a 5.5-inch HD+ IPS display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6739 SoC, coupled with PowerVR Rogue GE8100 GPU, 3GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 2TB.

The smartphone comes with a 13-megapixel BSI camera sensor on the back with PDAF and f/2.2 aperture, accompanied by an LED flash. On the front side, there’s a 5-megapixel BSI sensor with a f/2.4 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS. Running on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with HTC Sense UI on top, the phone is powered by a 2,730mAh battery.

On the other hand, the HTC Desire 12+ comes with a 6-inch HD+ IPS display with screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage.

Unlike the Desire 12, this one comes with a dual rear camera setup on the back, which includes a 13-megapixel BSI primary sensor and a secondary 2-megapixel sensor. The setup has a f/2.2 aperture and enables features such as Bokeh mode, Face detection, and Panorama mode. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel BSI camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS + GLONASS. This one runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box with HTC Sense custom interface and is powered by a 2,965mAh battery.

The HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12+ will be available in two color options in India — Cool Black and Warm Silver. While the Desire 12 is priced at Rs. 15,800 (approximately $236), the Desire 12+ costs Rs. 19,790 (approximately $296). Both smartphones will be available for pre-order through HTC eStore from tomorrow, June 7th and will be available through online and offline from June 11th.