OPPO Find X Key Specs Revealed; 2K Display, SD845, 3D Face Unlock and 5X Optical Zoom More Expected

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Jun 3, 2018

Remember the Xiaomi device that we saw on TENAA last week with a notch? It appears it is the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite and it is heading to Singapore.

A Xiaomi device with model number M1805D1SG was seen on the website of Singapore’s IMDA (its equivalent of the FCC or TENAA). The page mentions that the device will be marketed as the Mi A2 Lite.

The model number of the device is similar to that of some other phones seen on TENAA last week. Those phones have model numbers M1805D1SC, M1805D1SE, and M1805D1ST. As you can see, the only differences from the Singaporean version are the last two alphabets. Although most sites have referred to the phone as the Redmi 6, we now know it will launch as the Mi A2 Lite in Singapore.

According to TENAA, the phone(s) will have a 5.84-inch screen with a notch at the top. The resolution of the display is FHD+. It will be powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. When it launches, it will be available in 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB RAM variants with 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB of storage respectively.

Like the Mi 6X which is expected to launch as the Mi A2 later, the Mi A2 Lite will also have dual rear cameras. One is a 12MP sensor and the second is unknown at the moment. A 5MP selfie camera sits within the notch.

Live Photo Shows Unreleased Lenovo L78011 With A Notch

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Jun 3, 2018

Lenovo is gearing up for the launch of the Z5 on Tuesday but there is a chance that may not be the only phone we’ll see. An unknown Lenovo phone with model number L78011 has surfaced online and there is a chance it may also arrive on Tuesday.

A live photo of the phone is actually what has appeared on the web and it provides some very important info. The photo not only shows the front of the device but also shows the “about phone” page which lists some of the key specs.

With respect to design, the Lenovo L78011 will have a notch at the top of its display. The design of the notch is similar to that of the Xiaomi Mi 8 but it is not as wide. The picture isn’t clear enough, so we can’t tell what else sits inside the cut-out other than the usual – front camera, earpiece, and sensor. The phone also seems to have a bit of bezel at the bottom.

With respect to specs, the Lenovo L78011 will come with a Snapdragon 636 processor. It will also have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. We want to believe there will be other storage options when it launches. The about phone page also reveals the phone runs ZUI 3.9.253 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Sony’s Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5C Tablets Reported To Have Been Cancelled

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Jun 3, 2018

A new report says that Sony has canceled the two new tablets it planned for release later this year. The tablets are said to be the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5C.

According to Android Marvel who first reported the news, the cancelation is due to the fact that its 2018 flagships – the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact are not doing well in terms of sales.

sony xperia xz2 tablet — The Xperia Z5 and Z5C Tablets (formerly referred to as Xperia XZ2) have been canceled

The source said the Xperia Z5 was going to come with a 10-inch display while the Z5C, where C stands for compact, would have an 8-inch screen. Proof of the existence of these tablets was discovered in a teardown of Sony’s camera app a few months ago. The manufacturer’s last tablet was the Xperia Z4 which was released in 2015.

Another perspective is Google’s lack of commitment to that segment of Android. A few days ago, the tablet section of the official Android website was missing. This fueled news that Google has given up on tablets.

Oops we had a bug when we updated the site. It's back up now. Sorry for the confusion! https://t.co/5mI3L3Gzif

— Hiroshi Lockheimer (@lockheimer) June 3, 2018

However, Google’s senior vice-president of platforms and ecosystems, Hiroshi Lockheimer, tweeted today that the section is back up. “We had a bug when we updated the site….” he said.

Notwithstanding, it doesn’t seem as if Google still has any plans for Android tablets. It also hasn’t released one since 2015’s Pixel C. Its focus has been on ChromeOS which now officially supports apps from the Play Store.

Sony itself is having a hard time. It has been on a downward spiral for a couple of years now. There are also reports it wants to cut off some models in its Xperia line.

Three Vivo NEX Variants Spotted On 3C Listings

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 3, 2018

With the name of Vivo NEX, the concept phone Vivo APEX became real and entered the mass production. After a bunch of leaks revealing more than one variant of the upcoming phone and after the official launch confirmation was given by the company through a teaser image, three variants of the handset have just been spotted. The variants have just appeared on a 3C listing. In case you do not know, 3C is a Chinese agency that verifies the eligibility of products for the consumers market. The three versions are dubbed as Vivo NEX, NEX A and NEX S.

We already heard about the NEX S variant which has recently appeared on Geekbench, but we never heard about the NEX A until now. 3C did not reveal any of the main specs of the smartphone. From the listing, we can just acknowledge that they support 5V / 2A, 9V / 2A and 10V /2.25A charging profiles. According to speculations, the NEX A may be a China-exclusive variant of the upcoming device, while the other two variants will hit markets outside of China as well.

Vivo NEX will sport a borderless design with a screen-to-body ratio near to 100 percent. In order to achieve this, the company has decided to implement a “periscope” selfie camera which can be extracted in a fraction of second from the top side of the device. According to reports, the top-end variant will offer an octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC by Qualcomm, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, and it is expected to be launched with a listing price of more than $1000. But there will be also a more affordable variant with the new Snapdragon 710, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It is rumored to cost less than $800. Vivo will launch the NEX and its variants on June 12.

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Honor 9 Lite Gets Price Cut, Now ¥999 (~$155)

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Jun 2, 2018

The Honor 9 Lite was released on 21st of December 2017 which means it is almost 6 months old. When it launched it had a starting price of ¥1199 (~$187) but it is now on sale for less.

Every year, Jingdong Mall (JD.com) runs a shopping festival called 618. The event is also a way to celebrate the retailer’s anniversary which is in June. However, items are usually discounted before the main day itself (18th of June). This year one of such items is the Honor 9 Lite.

Instead of its ¥1199 launch price, JD.com has the phone for ¥999 (~$155). This is for the 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant. The retail giant also has coupons available that you can grab for an overall lesser price.

The 4GB RAM + 32GB model seems to have gotten a price reduction as it is now ¥1399 (~$218) instead of ¥1499 (~$234) so also is the 6GB RAM + 64GB model which is now ¥1599 (~$249) instead of ¥1799 (~$280).

The Transparent Mi 8 Explorer Edition Isn’t Showing The Phone’s Real Internals

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Jun 2, 2018

For years now, device manufacturers have released see-through versions of their products. Some examples are game controllers and even game consoles. So it is no surprise that the trend is being picked up by phone manufacturers too. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition is the latest to join the train. However, it hasn’t gotten the type of publicity Xiaomi hoped for.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition comes with a transparent back which lets you see the internal components. It is actually very beautiful. But if you have seen a video or a picture of a phone torn apart, then you know the internals are not usually as good looking as that or that some of the components cannot be in the position depicted. These concerns led to a conclusion that what we actually see is fake and a sticker.

Xiaomi decided to clear up the brouhaha and issued a statement to The Verge saying that it isn’t a sticker and that the device is indeed transparent. It also said that the parts we see “on the back upper half, for example, are parts of the actual mainboard.”

But if you have seen the HTC U12+ which is translucent or JerryRigEverything’s DIY transparent OnePlus 6, then you know the internals of a phone isn’t that visually appealing. So what is actually happening with Xiaomi’s Mi 8 Explorer Edition?

Xiaomi Mi 8 vs OnePlus 6: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 2, 2018

Xiaomi Mi 8 has just been unveiled and finally, all the important Chinese flagship phones of the first half of 2018 are official. Now there is just one thing left: understanding which one of these devices is worth buying. With Huawei P20 Pro being the most expensive choice among Chinese flagships, Xiaomi Mi 8 and OnePlus 6 are the most suitable devices for a comparison due to their price. We believe that they are currently the best Chinese phones you can get besides Huawei P20 Pro, and this Xiaomi Mi 8 vs OnePlus 6 comparison will shed some light about their differences and similarities.

Xiaomi Mi 8 vs OnePlus 6

	Xiaomi Mi 8	OnePlus 6
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm, 175 g	155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm, 177 g
DISPLAY	6.21 inches, 1080 x 2248p (Full HD+), 19:9 ratio, Super AMOLED	6.28 inches, 1080 x 2280p (Full HD+), 19:9 ratio, Optic AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 10	Android 8.1 Oreo, Oxygen OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4, OIS 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 16 + 20 MP, f/1.7 + f/1.7, OIS 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3400 mAh, fast charging (Quick Charge 4.0)	3300 mAh, fast charging 5V / 4A (Dash Charge)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

A beautiful design is a must for a flagship to stand out. This is exactly why Xiaomi and OnePlus has put a lot of efforts in the making of the aesthetics of their latest flagships. Both come with an attractive glass back, as well as a notched display which helps to minimize the bezels. Xiaomi Mi 8 ditches the stainless steel frame found on the Mi 6, but it has a 7000-series aluminum frame. On the other hand, OnePlus 6 is a splashproof device according to the company (no IP certification). It is all about tastes: there is no winner when it comes to design, just choose the one you like the most!

Display

Even when it comes to displays, it is a close fight: both these handsets have a notched 6.2-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution and the AMOLED technology. However, Xiaomi Mi 8 seems to be the only one with the HDR10 compliant, which alongside its 60000:1 contrast ratio and its 600 nits max brightness makes it a slightly better display. Note that OnePlus 6’s display is slightly bigger (6.28 inches vs 6.21 inches) and it has a smaller notch. Xiaomi Mi 8 has a bigger notch because it contains infrared sensors for 3D facial recognition which is not present on the OP6.

Hardware/Software

Both the devices are powered by the top-end Snapdragon 845 SoC by Qualcomm which runs at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 256 GB of internal storage, however, the OP6 is the only one to come in a variant with 8 GB of RAM. So, at least in this variant, we expect better performance in multi-tasking. Further, OnePlus 6 should have a better overall performance as its software is usually better optimized . But on the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 8 has MIUI 10 out of the box, which we define a way better UI than OxygenOS due to its huge amount of additional features and customizations. You will probably have to choose between more features (Mi 8) and slightly better performance (OP6): what is your pick?

Camera

Even though we still haven’t shot a photo with Xiaomi Mi 8, we can make some conclusions regarding its camera performance. On the paper, OP6 has better specs. While OnePlus 6 comes with a 16 + 20 MP dual setup with bright f/1.7 and OIS (only 4K videos), Xiaomi Mi 8 has two 12 MP sensors with f/1.8 and f/2.4 apertures. In Gizmochina’s camera comparison, OnePlus 6 has managed to do slightly better than Xiaomi’s previous flagship Mi Mix 2S with its photo quality. However, Xiaomi claims that Mi 8 out-classed the Mi Mix 2S, and DxOMark has placed it in its top 5 best camera phones. So, we believe it will be a very hard challenge. One thing is sure: both are amazing camera phones, so you will not go wrong if you choose them for their cameras.

Battery

None of these devices have a very big battery. These devices willl just have a battery which can reach the end of the day with constant use. Since capacities are almost the same (3400 mAh vs 3300 mAh), they both have an AMOLED display and a similar hardware side, we do not expect a big difference between their battery life. Further, both feature a very efficient fast charging technology.

Price

We cannot make any claims on Xiaomi Mi 8’s price in the global market as it has just been launched in China (for now). In the country, the handset carries a price tag of 2699 Yuan (roughly $421/€360), while OnePlus 6 has been launched at 3199 Yuan ($500/€428). With the actual prices, I think Xiaomi Mi 8 has a higher value for money and there is no real need to spend 80 bucks more.

What’s your pick?

Xiaomi Mi 8 vs OnePlus 6: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 8

PRO

IR facial recognition
Outstanding cameras
AMOLED display
Performance

CONS

No expansion slot

OnePlus 6

PRO

Splashproof
Good display
Nice camera performance
Amazing hardware

CONS

No micro SD slot

Rumor Mill: Google Working On Snapdragon 710 Device, Set To Launch H1 2019

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Jun 2, 2018

A couple of months ago, we heard Google was making a mid-range Pixel phone for the Indian market. The report also said the phone may launch in July. We haven’t heard anything since then. However, there is new info on another Google mobile device, one that will not launch until next year.

According to popular leaker, Roland Quandt, Google is working on a mobile device that will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. He adds that the device is scheduled to launch in the first half of next year.

Is this the same mid-range device from before or a different one? We can’t say. A follow-up tweet says hardware development began last month.

Off to Taiwan for @computex_taipei today, but here's a tidbit for ya: Google is working on a "mobile" device based on the Snapdragon 710 currently scheduled for launch in the 1st half of 2019. Sounds like this might be the (or one of them) upcoming mid-range Pixel phone.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) June 2, 2018

While we only know the processor and release date, it is safe to say this device will be in the upper mid-range category. The Snapdragon 710 already debuted in its first device – the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. If the Pixel does launch next year, there is a high chance it will no longer be Qualcomm’s most powerful mid-range chipset. Also, the fact that it will likely bear the Pixel name means it won’t be cheap. Our guess is it will be priced around $500.

BlackBerry KEY² Will Launch In China On June 8

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Jun 2, 2018

TCL will unveil the BlackBerry KEY² on June 7. The event will hold in New York, which means the phone will go on sale in North America first. If you live in China, you won’t have to wait for long as the phone will head to Asia the next day.

BlackBerry has already sent out invites that reveal the BlackBerry KEY² will launch in Beijing on June 8. The event will begin at 9:30 AM (Beijing time) at the Damai Center (Hall 1).

BlackBerry has also signed a deal with Jingdong to sell the device. We can’t confirm if this is exclusive to the e-commerce giant or if other platforms will sell the phone too. Jingdong has already put up a page for the device. If you are interested you can go on and register.

Fresh Renders of the Moto Z3 Play and its Moto Mods Appear Online

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 2, 2018

Ahead of its June 6 launch, a fresh set of renders of the MotoZ3 Play accompanied by those of its Moto Mods have appeared online. This set of renders comes just days after we first spotted the Z3 Play’s renders online but in this case, the pictures are more detailed in that they capture the device from all angles.

The fresh leaked renders confirm the presence of the Motorola branding on the lower chin and also that the Z3 Play will have support for Moto Mods. The leaked renders also showcases the glass back design, the dual camera setup and an unknown button positioned on the left side of the device. The right side houses the power button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor with the volume rocker right above it.

The images also include those of two of the Z3 Play’s Moto Mods – one loudspeaker for better multimedia experience and the other one being a projector with a kickstand. One of the promotional images also shows a microSD card meaning the phone will have a microSD slot.

As a reminder, the Moto Z3 Play will be announced on June 6 in Brazil and has a specs lineup that places it in the midrange category. The Z3 Play will have a 6-inch FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 636 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of storage. It will also have dual rear cameras and pack a 3000mAh battery while keeping the thickness to a minimum. The flagship Moto Z3 from the lineup will likely come in the following months as nothing has been heard about it as at this moment.

OnePlus 6 Silk White Limited Edition To Go On Sale In India From June 5

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Jeet

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Jun 1, 2018

Earlier this year, OnePlus launched its flagship smartphone OnePlus 6 in India in three colors — Mirror Black, Midnight Black, and Silk White Limited Edition. However, only Mirror Black and Midnight Black editions were available for purchase in India till now.

The company has now revealed that the OnePlus 6 Silk White Limited Edition will go on sale in India from 5th June through Amazon and OnePlus.in for Rs. 39,999 (approximately $597). Further, OnePlus has also revealed launch offers.

The company is offering Rs. 2,000 cash back on transactions using Citibank Debit and Credit Card during the first week. It is also offering No Cost EMI for up to 3 months on all popular banks. Further, there’s a 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify and Rs. 250 for all Amazon Prime Video consumers.

In addition to that, it is also providing discounts up to Rs. 500 on Amazon Kindle e-books, Rs. 2,000 cash back and device Insurance for Idea subscribers, and benefits up to Rs. 25,000 on flight and hotel bookings from ClearTrip.

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.

Honor Magicbook Sharp Dragon Ryzen Edition Launched With An AMD Processor But Same Design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 1, 2018

Huawei’s Honor brand has today announced a new version of its flagship Honor MagicBook laptop. The new Honor Magicbook Sharp Dragon Ryzen edition is already on reservation via JD.com but the price tag is still unknown.

The new version comes with an AMD processor which means it will have a lower price tag than the Intel Core i5/i7-powered models. Specifically, the Honor Magicbook Sharp Dragon Ryzen edition is equipped with an AMD R5 2500U processor. The processor is based on 14nm technology and has a Quad-core Octa-thread design. The processor has a default frequency of 2.0GHz and a peak frequency of 3.6GHz. The device is also equipped with Radeon Vega 8 GPU as well as 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD.

Apart from this, the new version is similar to its contemporaries. The Honor Magicbook adopts a design which sees the side bezels slightly reduced, giving it an 81% screen-to-body ratio. The hinges also come with a spectacular design as the laptop can open up to 180 degrees. We can’t tell for now how this would be of any use but it sure could come in handy someday to the user. The MagicBook sports a metal body and has a full-size QWERTY keyboard. It is just 15.8mm thick and weighs 1.47kg which means it isn’t only portable but also lightweight. The laptop comes in three colour combination Glacier Silver, Starry Ash and Nebula Purple but this new version is available in Glacier Silver only.

In addition, it comes with four speakers and support for Dolby Sound System. There is also a built-in 2 x 2 MIMO dual-antenna Wi-Fi. Another spectacular thing is that it is equipped with a 57Wh battery which the company says can provide 12 hours of native 1080p video playback, 12 hours of web browsing, and 13 hours of document processing.

As stated earlier, the new Magicbook version is on reservation on Jingdong until June 6 when it will go on its first flash sale. There will also be a second flash sale on June 8.

Motorola One Power Appears Again in a Leaked Photo to Reveal Front Design

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 1, 2018

Earlier this week, the unannounced Motorola One Power Android One smartphone was spotted in a leaked render. Today, a new image showing of what appears to be a real One Power phone has appeared on SlashLeaks.

The text “Motorola Confidential Property. Not for Sale” that is mentioned in very tiny letters in the bottom bezel suggests that it could be a prototype of the Motorola One Power. The leaked render of the phone that had surfaced earlier this week had revealed that the bottom bezel will carry “motorola” branding.

The Motorola One Power borrows its notched display design from the Apple iPhone X. Most of the other iPhone X inspired Android smartphones feature smaller notch, except for the newly unveiled Xiaomi Mi 8 series. The iPhone X and Mi 8 Explorer Edition have complex structured light 3D module for 3D facial recognition. The Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE also have wider notch, but they feature infrared face unlock and other components. There is no information available on why Motorola has included a larger notch on the One Power phone.

The new leak does not reveal the posterior of the phone. However, the previously spotted render reveals that it borrows vertical dual camera setup like the iPhone X. The back panel of the phone also features a fingerprint reader.

The specifications of the Motorola One Power handset are yet to appear. Rumors from the beginning of this year had claimed that the Moto X5 will be arriving as the successor for Moto X4 which is the first Android One phone from Motorola. However, recent reports have claimed that the Lenovo-owned company may have cancelled the Moto X5. Hence, it is now being speculated that the Motorola One Power could be some sort of sequel for Moto X4.

As of this writing, there is no information available on the launch date of the Motorola One Power. Most of the Motorola phones have launched in the recent years have Moto branding. After a long time, we may soon see a Motorola phone without Moto branding.

OPPO Find X Website Is Now Live, Device May Launch Soon

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 1, 2018

Earlier last month, OPPO filed a trademark for the Find X moniker thus setting the stage for what is likely the impending launch of the flagship device. The renders of the OPPO flagship also appeared online not too long ago and earlier today, the company shared a poster containing the Find X moniker. The source of the poster has now been unravelled. The OPPO Find X website recently went online with the leaker poster sitting as the banner.

The official website is www.oppofind.com and it contains a video teasing the name. The video begins with “Hi” and the next slide says “It’s been a long time” and then a third slide appears which teases the Find X name. The colour of the website’s theme is dynamic, finally ending in the Red colour seen on the leaked poster. We must also add that OPPO India has also teased the Find X and even labelled it a futuristic phone.

The OPPO Find X has been an elusive model that has been a long time coming. The last model that was launched in the series was the Find 7 and that was in 2014. Since then there have been several rumours of a Find 9 and later Find X launching. All that ended up not materializing over the years and it was later disclosed that the Find series has been scrapped in favour of the A and R series.

Hi! It's been a long time.
The OPPO Futuristic Flagship phone is coming. #OPPOFindX pic.twitter.com/uiJIv2tEgc

— OPPO Mobile India (@oppomobileindia) June 1, 2018

This upcoming OPPO Find series of new products is different from the previous naming styles. It no longer adopts a digital naming scheme and instead uses X as the product name. In mathematics, X stands for infinite possibilities, which is in line with the discovery spirit that the Find series has always insisted on. It also shows that Find X will be an OPPO product that focuses on the future. Rumours have it that it could be equipped with a structured light 3D module like what is found on Apple’s iPhone X and Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition for 3D facial recognition. Some of the other features that are expected to arrive on the Find X smartphone include super-fast 15-minute flash charge, 5x lossless zoom and support for 5G connectivity. We expect more details of the device to emerge in the coming days and from the look of things, its launch may be close by.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 To Be Amazon Exclusive In India, Launching On June 7

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Jeet

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Jun 1, 2018

Xiaomi India has scheduled a launch event in India on June 7, where the company is expected to launch its new selfie-focused smartphone. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to launch Redmi Y2, which is the rebranded model of Redmi S2 that was recently launched in China.

While the smartphone’s name has already been confirmed through a leaked benchmark listing, now latest information related to the smartphone has surfaced online, confirming that the Redmi Y2 will be Amazon exclusive in India.

A photo of the smartphone shared by the company has revealed that the device will come with a Dual SIM support and a dedicated microSD card slot in a single SIM tray. Recent benchmark listing has revealed that the smartphone will pack 3GB RAM and will be running Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. As of the processor, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz.

The smartphone is expected to come with 5.99-inch HD+ display with 2.5D curved glass on top, 18:9 aspect ratio and a screen resolution of 1440 × 720 pixels. Further, it has 1000:1 contrast ratio, 450 nits Brightness, and 70.8% NTSC color gamut.

While the Geekbench listing shows 3GB RAM, it is expected that the smartphone will also have another variant with 4GB RAM. The 3GB RAM model will pack 32GB internal storage and the 4GB RAM model will come with 64GB internal storage. There’ll also be a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 256GB.

In the camera department, the phone is expected to sport a 12MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1.25μm pixel size, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary sensor. On the front side, it will come with a 16MP snapper along with an LED flash.

The Xiaomi Redmi Y-series is focused on the front-facing camera and the upcoming Y2 is also expected to follow the suit. It is expected to come with AI-based features to improve the captured images, including two major AI modes — AI portrait and AI beauty.

The smartphone is expected to feature a fingerprint scanner on the back panel. It will be running on company’s own MIUI based on Android Oreo and will be powered by a 3,080mAh battery. Just like the Redmi S2, the Redmi Y2 is expected to come in three color options — Rose Gold, Champagne Gold, and Platinum Silver.

In China, the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model is priced at 999 yuan ($156) while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model costs 1299 Yuan ($204).

Vivo NEX Name and June 12 Launch Date Officially Confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 1, 2018

Around a week ago, Vivo confirmed that it will be holding a launch event in Shanghai, China on June 12. It is speculated that the Vivo APEX concept that was unveiled earlier this year may get rebranded and showcased through the upcoming event. Recent reports have revealed that the smartphone may get introduced as Vivo NEX. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released a new poster on its Weibo account to confirm the Vivo NEX name as well as the June 12 launch date.

The above teaser reveals that the smartphone would be arriving with breakthrough technology. Since it is supposed to be a rebranded edition of the Vivo APEX, it is likely to feature an half-screen fingerprint reader, a display that offers over 90-percent screen-to-body ratio and some other advanced features.

Recent leaks have revealed that there could be two editions of the phone. The base model that is rumored to feature Snapdragon 710 may sport a slightly different design. It is expected to feature a front-facing on the right corner of the bottom bezel. The SD710 chipset is expected to be coupled with features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset along with 8 GB of RAM is speculated to be power the top variant. It is expected to feature a pop-up camera like the one that was seen on the Vivo APEX phone. This edition is also expected to come with an inbuilt storage of 256 GB.

Also, the Vivo NEX is pegged to carry support for up to 22.5W fast charging. Hence, it will be the first ever smartphone from the company to come with a USB-C port.

Rumors have it either the SD710 or SD845 variant will be arriving with Vivo NEX S moniker. The base model is expected to carry a pricing of 4,998 Yuan (~$779) while the higher edition may cost 6,998 Yuan (~$1,090).