Xiaomi just went official with the much-anticipated Mi Mix 2S flagship and indeed the device doesn’t disappoint in terms of the hardware it packs. Xiaomi is sure eyeing the international market so, it is no surprise that the MiMix 2s found its way into the hands of the guys at DXOMark in order to rate the device’s cameras.
Indeed, the Mi Mix 2S cameras didn’t disappoint in the ranking as the device sits among the top 5 models currently ranked by DXOMark. The Mi Mix 2S scored 97 points on the DXOMark rating and this is at par with the score of the iPhone X and Huawei Mate 10 Pro. Well, the Galaxy S9+ still sits atop the charts with 99 points and the Google Pixel 2 XL with 98 points is at the second spot. The Mix 2S’ score beats that of the iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, Galaxy Note 8 and Google Pixel.
The Mi MIX 2S camera aspect is taken care of by a vertically aligned dual rear camera setup. The camera consists of a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle lens with an f/1. 8 aperture and 1.4um pixel size. This is paired with a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with support for up to 2x optical zoom. The dual rear cameras can capture impressive bokeh effect shots by effectively blurring the background and focusing more on the subject. This is evident on the DXOMark sample shots showing a better Bokeh performance than the iPhone X. The dual rear cameras are enabled with features like dual-pixel autofocus, dual-tone LED flash and 4-axis optical image stabilization. The camera also comes with multi-frame image processing for noise reduction and this ensures that images shot in low-light conditions are captured with rich details. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera that is also capable of dishing out Bokeh shots through AI.
The Mi Mix 2S may not have launched with an awesome surprise on its design angle but the improvement on the camera is impressive.This is an important step for Xiaomi to go, moving from a phone maker with models having average cameras even on its flagships to this stage where its flagship camera compete with the top brands like Samsung and Apple. It can only keep getting better.
If you missed the full TENAA reveal of the Meizu 15 Plus, you should check it out here first. For those who have already seen that, then you may want to read on for the full specs of the Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Lite.
Meizu 15
The Meizu 15 has a 5.46” 1080 x 1920 display and it is AMOLED like that of the 15 Plus. It is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor which is said to be the Snapdragon 660. There is 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage.
The Meizu 15 might be smaller and have a less powerful processor than the 15 Plus but it comes with the same camera configuration – 12MP + 20MP on the rear and 20MP up in front. It also has 3x lossless zoom.
There is Android 7.1.1 on board and a 2,940mAh battery. It also has a fingerprint scanner buried beneath the circular home button. TENAA says it will come in Brushed Black, Ceramic White, Brushed Gold, and Brushed Blue.
Meizu 15 Lite
The Meizu 15 Lite keeps the 5.46” FHD screen of the Meizu 15 but swaps it for an IPS display. It is also powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core SoC but may not be the Snapdragon 660.
The Meizu 15 Lite will come in 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB RAM variants with 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB of storage. Unlike the other two, there is storage expansion for an extra 128GB.
It has a single 12MP rear camera with a ring flash and a 20MP front facing camera. It also runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat and has a fingerprint scanner.
Aymar de Lencquesaing who served as the president of the Lenovo-owned Motorola has left the firm. It has been officially announced that Sergio Buniac will be taking over as the new Chairman and President. The company also confirmed that its first phones will be unveiled next month.
Buniac has been working with Motorola for 22 years and he was recently appointed as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Latin America wing. The recent years have been quite challenging for the company. In 2012, Google had acquired Motorola’s consumer phone business and two years later it was taken over by Lenovo.
Earlier in this month, Motorola had reportedly laid off a large number of employees from its Chicago. Motorola had reportedly invested $200 million in the advertising of the Moto Z2 Force. However, a report from November last year had claimed that a dismal number of 145,000 units of the Z2 Force were sold by the top four carriers in the U.S. The Motorola handsets have received lukewarm response in China. Hence, the company has reportedly resurrected the Lenovo smartphone brand by introducing the newly announced Lenovo S5 smartphone.
The press release that confirms Buniac as the new president also reveals that the company will be launching its new products in the coming month. Recent reports have revealed plenty of information about the Moto E5, E5 Plus and E5 Play that includes and the Moto G6 Series that comprises of Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play.
The Moto E5 and G6 series have been recently certified in Indonesia. The Moto G6 has been spotted at China’s TENAA authority. whereas the Moto G6 Plus has been spotted at Taiwan’s NCC regulatory body. Since the company has confirmed it will be launching its “first products” in April, it is likely that the company may unveil the Moto E5 and Moto G6 series in the same month.
Earlier this month, Samsung started selling its flagship smartphones — Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in India. Both the devices were available in two storage models — 64GB and 256GB. Now, the South Korean giant has silently launched another variant which comes with 128GB internal storage.
The 128GB storage variant of Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ has been launched in India for offline partners, with retail availability expected later this week. However, it is not yet clear if and when this new model will be available online. At this time, the 128GB variant models are not listed on Flipkart or Amazon.
According to the reports, the Galaxy S9 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 61,900 (approximately $955), while the Galaxy S9+ is priced at Rs. 68,900, which roughly converts to $1,062. To recap, the Galaxy S9 64GB and 256GB variants are priced at Rs. 57,900 and Rs. 65,900, respectively while the Galaxy S9+ starts at Rs. 64,900 for the 64GB model and goes up to Rs. 72,900 for the 256GB option.
Samsung newest flagship smartphones — S9 and S9+ features 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, respectively which supports QHD+ resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. The company says that both phones come with a new kind of coating on the screen that delivers deeper blacks.
Both phones are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 9810 octa-core processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU. The Galaxy S9 packs 4GB RAM while the S9+ packs 6GB RAM. One of the highlights for the Galaxy S9-series is that it comes with improved camera experience to take on the likes of Apple’s iPhone X and Google Pixel 2. DxOMark, which tests and rates smartphone cameras, has placed Samsung Galaxy S9+ as the best camera ahead of both its rivals.
The Galaxy S9 features a 12-megapixel dual pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, and 960fps super slo-mo support. On the other hand, the Galaxy S9+ comes with a 12-megapixel primary rear camera and 12-megapixel secondary camera along with f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, LED Flash, and 960fps super slo-mo support. On the front, the devices feature 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with wide-angle lens and f/1.7 aperture.
The devices are running Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with TouchWiz custom interface on top. While the Galaxy S9 is powered by a 3,000mAh battery, the Galaxy S9+ is powered by a 3,500mAh battery. Apart from the fingerprint reader, both phones are also equipped with security features like improved KNOX and Intelligent Scan that combines Iris Scanner and face recognition.
Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, Bluetooth v5 (LE up to 2Mbps), GPS with GLONASS, USB 3.1, NFC and MST. The Galaxy S9 is powered by the 3,000mAh battery while the Galaxy S9+ is fuelled by a 3,500mAh battery and both devices come with wireless charging.
One of three products Xiaomi unveiled at its Shanghai event is the Mi AI Mini Speaker. This doesn’t come as a surprise as the speaker was already leaked a week before launch. However, we are sad that this is another China-exclusive product.
The Mi AI Mini Speaker is a much smaller version of the Mi AI Speaker released last year. In terms of design, the mini speaker looks like a miniature version of the Mijia IH Rice Cooker. That’s not much of a surprise since the larger AI speaker looks like a miniature Mi Air Purifier 2.
The speaker measures 90 x 90 x 50 mm and weighs 210g. It only comes in white but we believe the body is dirt resistant. There are four microphones at the top along with volume control buttons, a microphone mute button, and a play/pause button. There is also a LED in the middle that lights up when in use.
The Mi AI Mini Speaker can set alarms and reminders, take down notes, read the news, provide info on sport games, do conversions, and calculate distance and duration for trips.
It can also stream audio from 27 different supported audio content providers. There are also specific content providers that offer services aimed at kids.
The Mi AI Mini Speaker can also be used to control other Xiaomi smart home devices like vacuum cleaners, air conditioner, air purifiers, smart bulbs, and TVs. Xiaomi also says you can teach it new skills via the app.
The speaker is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. It has a 1.5-inch 2W speaker. Sadly, it doesn’t have a built-in battery, so you have to power it with the provided 5V/2A wall adapter that plugs into a MicroUSB port.
Xiaomi is a relatively new player in the laptop market but that hasn’t stopped the company from releasing its first Mi Gaming laptop. Alongside the Mi Mix 2S launch in Shanghai, the company also took the wraps off its first gaming laptop in the market. Xiaomi has continued its strategy in this market too by offering top of the line specs at an affordable price tag to gaming enthusiasts.
Xiaomi’s laptop design philosophy is pretty simple. The company keeps the size and thickness as less as possible and does not believe in adding any fancy logos or stickers to differentiate its product. So, what you get is a plain design. Some love it, others hate it, but it’s a personal choice. It’s a bit thick to be honest at 20.9mm, but then powerful gaming laptops don’t usually get any thinner than this. The laptop weighs 2.7 kgs.
The Mi Gaming Laptop boasts of a professional keyboard with 5 programmable keys. CEO Lei Jun added that gamers often like to order take-out food and one of these programmable buttons could be easily configured to order your favourite meal with just a hit of a button.
The laptop comes with a 15.6-inch FHD screen with a narrow frame, nothing fancy to be honest but it can connect to two other 4K external monitors for an ultimate gaming experience. You have Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio 2 x 3W speakers for a great gaming experience. The laptop is also loaded with a rich set of ports like HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C, Ethernet and USB 3.0.
There are four official variants of the Mi Gaming Laptop. Configurations start from an i5 standard voltage processor with GTX Ti 1050, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, and 1TB HDD. You can upgrade the graphics to GTX Ti 1060 for an additional thousand Yuan, and for another thousand more, you can upgrade the CPU to Core i7. The top-end Mi Gaming Laptop features the Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and 1TB of HDD.
Given the powerful configuration, it was necessary for Xiaomi to take care of its cooling. In this regard, the Mi Gaming Laptop comes with 3+2 large diameter cooling pipes inside with 4 air vents. There’s a special TORNADO button which kicks in ultra fast cooling, dropping the temperature by up to 3-5 degree celsius within 10 minutes. It will be loud with the fans blowing at full speed but your laptop should cool down very quickly.
Overall, the Mi Gaming Laptop looks very competitive. The Mi Gaming Laptop starts at 5999 Yuan ($956) for the Core i5 + GTX 1050 Ti variant and goes all the up to 8999 Yuan ($1435) for the Core i7 + GTX 1060 variant. You can check out the entire official specs of the four variants from this link (in Chinese).
Xiaomi has finally announced the highly anticipated Mi MIX 2S flagship phone. It has arrived as the first smartphone from China to feature the Snapdragon 845 chipset. One of the major attractions of the Mi MIX 2S is that it features dual rear cameras that is equipped with numerous functions.
Design and Display
When it comes to the front design, the Mi MIX 2S appears quite similar to the Mi MIX 2. It measures 150.86 x 74.9 x 8.1mm and weighs 189 grams. Xiaomi has slightly reduced the size of the bottom bezel that features a selfie camera at the right corner. The slim-sized upper bezel features an earpiece.
The Mi MIX 2s features a 7000-series aluminum frame and four-sided curved ceramic body. It can be availed in black and white color options. The dual camera module of the black and white models is respectively surrounded by gold and silver accents.
Like the Mi MIX 2, its upgraded model features an IPS LCD Full Screen 2.0 display that measures 5.99 inches and it offers Full HD+ 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. However, the exact information of the screen-to-body ratio of MI MIX 2S was not revealed at its launch event.
Performance, Variants and Software
The Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE) powers the Mi MIX 2S. It is packed with Quick Charge 3.0 enabled 3,400mAh battery like the Mi MIX 2. However, the Mi MIX 2S is the first Xiaomi phone to arrive with support wireless charging. Its supports 7.5W Qi wireless charging like the 2017 iPhones. The wireless charging bed made available for Mi MIX 2S can be also used for charging other compatible phones.
Here are all the variants of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S:
6GB RAM + 64GB ROM
6GB RAM + 128GB ROM
8GB RAM + 256GB ROM (King Version)
All the variants of the Mi MIX 2S feature a microSD card slot. It is running on Android 8.0 Oreo that is flavored with the latest MIUI 9.5 that brings along support for full screen gestures. According to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, the Xiao AI voice assistant (only available in China) that has been introduced on the Mi MIX 2S is smart enough to take on the Apple’s Siri. It also includes support for Google ARCore.
AI Dual Camera and Selfie Camera
The Mi MIX 2S is the first phone in its 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. The dual rear cameras can capture impressive bokeh effect shots by effectively blurring the background and focusing more on the subject.
Also, the backgrounds of the bokeh shots can be customized with 6 kinds of dynamic effects such as AI Dream Bokeh, Van Gogh Starry Night effect and so on. The AI also makes it possible to detect up to 206 scenes along with support for real-time language translation and currency.
With multi-frame image processing for noise reduction onboard, the images shot in low-light conditions are captured with rich details. The dual rear cameras are enabled with features like dual pixel autofocus, dual-tone LED flash and 4-axis optical image stabilization. On DxOMark, the Mi MIX 2S has scored of 101 in photography benchmarks. However, the total benchmarks of DxOMark is 97 which puts it behind the likes of Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Google Pixel 2 XL. The score of 97 ranks it alongside other phones like iPhone X and Huawei Mate 10 Pro.
The 8-megapixel selfie camera is also capable at snapping amazing bokeh effect shots through AI. The Mi MIX 2S includes support for facial recognition through the front camera.
Other Features
The front camera of the Mi MIX 2S also works as face unlock feature. Its back panel is fitted with a fingerprint reader. The connectivity features available on the Mi MIX 2S include dual-SIM, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC and it supports 43 network bands from 226 countries. Like the Mi MIX 2, it does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack.
Pricing and Availability
The pricing of the different variants of the Mi MIX 2S are as follows:
The wireless charging station for Mi MIX 2S is priced at 99 Yuan (~$15) only. The All the 6 GB variants are available in black color whereas the special edition model has a white-colored ceramic body. The official sales of the Mi MIX 2S will begin on April 3.
Sony already released the flagship Xperia XZ2 at MWC 2018 but that should be regarded as an appetizer. In its usual style, the Japanese tech giant will also release its main flagship for the year and that is the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The flagship may not drop until IFA 2018 in September but some details of the device have appeared online.
The details of the Xperia XZ2 Premium were scooped up from the code file for the H8188 developer and it shows some interesting specs. Among the specs on display is an 18:9 aspect ratio with a screen resolution of 4360 x 2160 pixels. The resolution will be on top of a 6.01-inch display screen although this isn’t among the leaked details. The screen is said to be an LCD screen.
One spectacular detail which was also leaked is the presence of the unreleased Android P operating system onboard the Xperia XZ2 Premium. Google has already announced that this year’s I/O Developer conference would hold on May 7. The tech giant will unveil its next-gen OS – Android P on that day. Apart from these specs, the Xperia XZ2 Premium is also expected to feature a Snapdragon 845 chip paired with 6GB of RAM. The device will still pack a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and double glass design. Another thing, we also expect a premium pricing as well. This is definitely not going to be cheap.
Motorola‘s Moto G6 real life pictures have made a surprise appearance on TENAA. The live pictures were put on display by the Chinese Telecoms certification agency but the specifications were not disclosed. We believe the full certification page would go live any moment from now with the specs in tow.
The Moto G6 recently got network certified in Thailand and Indonesia which is an indication that its launch is imminent. This TENAA appearance could be seen as reaffirming that stance. Apart from TENAA, the Moto G6 was allegedly listed on Amazon but the page was later pulled down. That wasn’t before a screenshot of the product page was grabbed, though.
The Moto G6 is listed to feature a 5.7-inch FullHD+ display with 2160 x 1080p resolution and a dimension of 154.5×72.2×8.3mm. There will be an Octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz at the helm of affairs and that is believed to be a Snapdragon 450 chipset going by previous leaks. The processor will be paired with a 4GB RAM while a 3000mAh battery will keep the lights on. The device will also pack dual rear cameras comprising a 12MP main sensor + 5MP secondary sensor. There is no word yet on when the G6 line up will be officially unveiled.
Xiaomi will be announcing the Mi MIX 2S flagship phone later today. It is speculated that the Chinese manufacturer will also launch two new devices alongside the Mi MIX 2S. However, it goes without saying that the major attraction of the unveil event would be the upgraded version of the Mi MIX 2. Just ahead of the launch event, the upcoming Mi MIX 2S has appeared in real in freshly leaked photos. The new images show the handset in black and white color variants.
In the below images, the Mi MIX 2 can be seen sitting on the extreme left while the black model of the Mi MIX 2S is in the center. The white variant is placed on the right. As it can be seen in the new images, the front view of the Mi MIX 2S is almost same as the Mi MIX 2 from last year. However, the Mi MIX 2S appears slightly smaller and its bottom bezel appears to be a bit reduced. Recent reports have revealed that the Mi MIX 2S could be featuring the same 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that is available on the Mi MIX 2.
The major change in the design can be seen on the backside of the Mi MIX 2S. The Mi MIX 2 has a single camera on its rear panel, but the Mi MIX 2S is fitted with a dual camera setup at the top-left corner of the rear shell. It is speculated that its primary sensor could be 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor with a pixel size of 1.4micron. The fingerprint scanner is also available on the backside of the Mi MIX 2S.
The back panel appears to be made out of glass, but there could a special edition model with a ceramic rear. It has been already revealed through recent reports that the Snapdragon 845 chipset would be powering the Mi MIX 2S. It may feature 3,400mAh battery that will carry support for wireless charging.
The 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variant of the Mi MIX 2S is likely to cost 3,299 Yuan (~$527) whereas the 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variant may be priced at 3,599 Yuan (~$575). It is speculated that will be another model featuring 256 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. It could be priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$639). The highest configuration model featuring a ceramic shell, 256 GB storage and 8 GB of RAM may be priced at 4,699 Yuan (~$750).
The Meizu 15 Plus is one of three Meizu phones that will be launched to mark the manufacturer’s 15th anniversary. It has been listed on TENAA and its specs are nothing short of a high-end flagship.
The Meizu 15 Plus has a 5.95” AMOLED display. Surprisingly, it doesn’t have an 18:9 aspect ratio. Its resolution is listed as 1440 x 2560 (QHD) and that gives it a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The chipset is a 2.5GHz octa-core processor which is rumored to be Samsung’s Exynos 8895 SoC. The phone will come in 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants with 64GB and 128GB storage respectively.
As seen in the images from yesterday, the Meizu 15 Plus has dual rear cameras. TENAA says it is a 12MP + 20MP combination. One of the rear cameras also has 3x lossless zoom. Another 20MP camera sits above the display in front.
Earlier today, the Xiaomi Mi 6X was seen on TENAA, but only a few specs were revealed. Now, the telecommunications agency has the full specs listed on its site.
The Xiaomi Mi 6X is listed on the site in two variants – M1804D2SE and M1804D2SC. Both share the same specs and are probably just network variants.
The phone will have a 5.99” display with a 2160 x 1080 resolution. This translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio, so thankfully there is no notch.
It is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor. Our guess is this is the Snapdragon 630 or Snapdragon 660 as they are both clocked at 2.2GHz. There is 4GB or 6GB of RAM with 64GB and 128GB of storage respectively.
The Mi 6X has three cameras but TENAA only lists one on each side. The front facing camera is a 20MP sensor and one of the rear cameras is another 20MP sensor.
A few months ago, a Twitter user shared a photo of an Acer tablet running Google’s Chrome OS. That tablet has launched today as the Acer Chromebook Tab 10. And it comes in blue!!!
Design
The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 (this is a long name, ChromeTab 10 is better) doesn’t stray from the usual design of older tablets. There are bezels (black) on all sides which are pretty useful when it comes to holding a device this large. The top bezel is home to a front camera and the lower bezel has Acer’s logo.
The rear of the tablet is covered in Blue Cobalt paint with a hatching pattern. The sides are smooth and have a matte finish. There is a camera at the top right corner and a Chrome logo at the bottom. Buttons are on the left hand side and between the power button and volume rocker is a LED light.
Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Specs
The Chromebook Tab 10 has a 9.7” 2048 x 1536 LCD display. It is powered by a hexa-core processor called the OP1. You may be wondering what processor is called the OP1.
OP is actually a Google owned trademark for chipsets that are optimized for ChromeOS. The OP1 is an ARM chip made by Rockchip and it also powers the Samsung Chromebook Plus and the ASUS Chromebook Flip C101.
The OP1 has dual Cortex-A72 cores and quad Cortex-A53 cores. It is paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage in the Chromebook Tab 10.
There is a 2MP front camera for video calls and a 5MP camera on the back for pictures and video recording. The tablet also comes with a Wacom EMR Pen for taking down notes and drawing. The stylus doesn’t use a battery neither does it need to be charged. It can be safely stored in a slot at the bottom of the device.
Acer doesn’t state the battery capacity but says it can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. It recharges via a USB-C 3.1 port which also has DisplayPort support in case you want to hook it up to an external display.
The Chromebook Tab 10 comes with Play Store support out of the box. Acer says it will also receive support for Google Expeditions AR in future.
It weighs 550g and measures 172.2 x 238.2 x 9.98 mm.
Last month, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, HMD Global announced its first Android Go edition smartphone — Nokia 1. Now, the company has launched the Nokia 1 in the Indian market, making it the second Android Go phone available in the country after Lava Z50.
The phone comes with a 4.5-inch IPS display that offers a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by a low-level quad-core processor from MediaTek which is clocked at 1.1GHz. However, at this time, we don’t know which specific chipset is used.
The device comes with just 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. However, there’s a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the storage capacity of the device. Further, the phone features a 5-megapixel camera sensor at the back and a 2-megapixel camera sensor on the front, primarily for video calling.
Being a part of Android Go program, the phone runs Android Oreo (Go Edition) and comes with access to several Android Go-specific applications. Google has launched Go-specific version of some of its apps, including Gmail, Maps, Chrome, Assistant, and the Play Store
Google had announced the Android Go initiative with an aim to bring a tailored distribution of the latest Android version to low-end devices. The search engine giant has begun this program to release Android Go phones in emerging markets.
In India, the Nokia 1 smartphone comes in two color options — Warm Red and Dark Blue. Priced at Rs. 5,499 (approximately $85), the phone will be available for purchase from 28th March across the nation. The company has also launched Xpress On covers which will be available in Azure and Grey or Yellow and Pink color for Rs. 450, which roughly converts to $7.
Additionally, Reliance Jio is offering cashback worth Rs. 2,200, bringing down the effective price of Nokia 1 to Rs. 3,299 (approx. $51). Further, the users will also be eligible for a 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening the Kotak 811 savings account.
Huawei has officially confirmed that the Honor 7A will be officially showcased on April 2 through an official teaser published online. At the same time, new renders have surfaced on Slashleaks: they reveal the complete design of the new device, so we won’t have to wait until April 2 to know it perfectly. Huawei Honor 7A has a similar design to Honor 8 Pro with a full metal body, but, unlike its older brother, it sports an 18:9 display with narrower bezels on the upper and lower part of the front panel.
On the other hand, bezels at the sides do not seem to be so narrow. Above the display, we can clearly see a dual front camera equipped with a front-facing LED flash. On the rear side, there is a single camera with a LED flash. There is no fingerprint reader on this device, and that is why it will be a very affordable handset. According to reports, Honor 7A measures 152.4 x 73 x 7.8 mm and it boasts a 5.7-inch display with an HD resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
On the hardware side, it should have an octa-core Snapdragon 430 chipset by Qualcomm, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The front camera should have resolutions of 13 and 2 MP, while the rear camera will likely be a single sensor with a 13 MP resolution. At last, the battery should come with a capacity of 3000 mAh. According to the official teaser, the smartphone will sport stereo speakers and it will also support facial recognition for authentication. Given that there is a face with glasses in the photo, there is a chance that AR may play an important role among the features of the Honor 7A.
Moto E5 is the upcoming series of budget phones which will be released by Motorola this year and, according to the official website, it will also include a Play variant. In case you don’t know, Play variants of Motorola budget handsets are even cheaper devices than the standard version. This year it will be the first time that the E-series will get a Play version.
The name Moto E5 Play has just appeared on the official website of the company, confirming its existence. From what the website is showing, even though it will be a very affordable device, it will support Moto Actions, a feature which should add new software-based gestures on Motorola devices. Unfortunately, there is no image or specs sheet of this device on the official website. It is just mentioned on a page related to Moto Actions.
So, we still have to rely on the info published by the famous leakster Evan Blass in order to know something about this device. According to Evan, Moto E5 Play will have a classic 16:9 display, unlike its costlier brothers E5 and E5 Plus. On the other hand, it should be equipped with a front-facing LED flash which will allow shooting selfies in the dark.
A few days ago, it was reported that the HTC U12+ will be the only flagship from HTC this year. It was also revealed that a mid-range version called the HTC U12 Life will also be launched.
HTC U11 Life’s successor, the HTC U12+ will come with a notched display
Full specification details of the U12+ have already been leaked online but there has been no info on the U12 Life until today. Popular leaker @evleaks has revealed a key detail about the phone. While this is not a major spec info, it is still very important as it can influence your decision to purchase the U12 Life.
If you thought that HTC was sidestepping the notch trend…think again. Apparently midrange U12 Life gets its notch on.
According to Evan Blass, the HTC U12 Life will have a notch in its display. True, notched displays is the trend this year but we never expected HTC to be one to join the bandwagon. Fellow Taiwanese company, ASUS shamelessly joined the trend with the new Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5z announced last month at MWC.
The beneficiaries of the current growth in the smartphone industry are not only the OEMs but also the components suppliers. Samsung not only benefits from sales of smartphones but also from its DRAM and OLED business. While Samsung still commands a considerable level of advantage on its OLED sector but the tech giant’s lead in the semiconductor market continues to dwindle. That is because there is a domestic push to reduce imports and establish Chinese footing in this lucrative sector by funding the creation of domestic memory producers.
China utilizes a fifth of the global DRAM supply and Samsung is the major supplier. The company isn’t oblivious to moves to clip its dominance of the sector. The company is using its deep pockets to crush memory chip rivals by ramping up its investments in this division over the past few years. Thus, the South Korean giant has stated that it does not feel threatened by Chinese upstarts. This position was made known by Kim Ki-nam, head of Samsung’s chip business unit who downplayed the threat of Chinese rivals in this segment of the market.
The Samsung exec stated that technological barriers in chips were relatively higher than in other industries, adding that it would require more than just large short-term investments to overcome such difficulties. Because of this, the company doesn’t see its position getting threatened anytime soon. But then, due to technological advancements, new and easier manufacturing methods continue to spring up daily.
Samsung chip business is one of its most lucrative, accounting for 45 percent of the company’s total revenue last year. Specifically, the company’s revenue from the sector was over $100 billion last year. It accounted for 75 percent of Samsung Electronics’ annual operating income. The company’s strategy is to expand its second-generation 10nm DRAM products and increase gaps to its rivals by developing third-generation 10nm DRAM and sixth-generation NAND flash in the near future. the tech giant is also shifting its focus to cover meeting the rising demand for chips from the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and automotive industries.
Last month, LG unveiled its K8 (2018) smartphone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Now, the company has launched the same device in Russia, albeit with a new name — LG K9.
Apart from the change in the name, there is no major difference in terms of features and specifications. The phone comes with a 5-inch IPS LCD display with 1280 x 720 pixels screen resolution and the standard 16:9 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s entry-level processor — Snapdragon 210 clocked at 1.3GHz, along with Adreno 304 GPU and 2GB RAM. It packs 16GB of internal storage and comes with a microSD card slot, allowing users to expand the phone’s storage capacity.
As of the camera department, the smartphone comes with an 8-megapixel camera sensor at the back with an LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Additionally, the camera has similar features to the LG K8 (2018), including Auto Shot, Gesture Shot, Flash for Selfie, and Quick Share.
Connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, and micro USB 2.0. The phone also comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back for added security. Running on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, the device is powered by a 2,500mAh battery.
The LG K9 has been priced at RUB 9,990 in Russia, which roughly converts to $175. It is unclear if the company will launch the smartphone in other markets with the same branding.
At the time of announcing LG K8 (2018) during Mobile World Congress, the company said that the phone will be rolled out globally in key regions, including Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Huawei will be launching the P20 and P20 Pro flagship phones in Paris, France tomorrow. The entire specs, features and pricing of the P20 and P20 Pro have surfaced through multiple leaks in the recent months. The Chinese manufacturer is also speculated to debut the mysterious Porsche Design Mate RS alongside the P20 and P20 Pro phones. Here is everything that is known about the P20 duo and Porsche Design Mate RS.
Huawei P20, P20 Pro Launch Event and Livestream
The launch event of Huawei P20 series will begin at 9 PM EDT in Paris, France. The event will be also livestreamed on YouTube.
Huawei P20 Specs, Features and Pricing
The metal-bodied Huawei P20 is expected to feature a 5.8-inch IPS LCD display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2240 x 1080 pixels. Because of the small notch present at the topside of the screen, it will be offering an aspect ratio of 19:9. It will be featuring a front-facing home button embedded with a fingerprint scanner.
The Kirin 970 chipset will be powering the P20 that is likely to be coupled with 4 GB of RAM. It is expected to include 128 GB of internal storage. The 3,400mAh battery of the phone is expected to carry support for 5V/4.5A SuperCharge fast charging technology by Huawei.
The dual rear cameras of P20 that are engineered by Leica and SUMMILUX is expected to include 12-megapixel RGB sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 20-megapixel monochrome sensor with f/1.6 aperture. The dual camera module also includes an infrared RGB sensor, laser autofocus module and LED flash. It is expected to carry support for 720p slow-motion video shooting. It may feature the same 24-megapixel selfie camera that is available on the Huawei P20 Lite.
The other features that could be available on the P20 include Android 8.1 Oreo flavored with EMUI 8.1, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort support, 31 LTE bands, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack. The handset is expected to land in Europe with a pricing of 649 euros. It is likely to be available in three colors like Black, Blue and Pink.
Huawei P20 Pro Specs, Features and Pricing
Dress in a metal unibody chassis, the Huawei P20 Pro is expected to arrive with a 6.1-inch OLED display that will support FHD+ resolution of 2240 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. It also features a home button embedded fingerprint scanner at the front.
The Kirin 970 chipset along with 6 GB of RAM is expected to power the phone. It is expected to feature a native storage of 128 GB. A 4,000mAh battery enabled with SuperCharge fast charging technology is speculated to be present inside the P20 Pro.
The Leica and SUMMILUX branded triple-lens setup of the P20 Pro is expected to include a 40-megapixel RGB sensor, a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. The 40-megapixel sensor has 3x zoom, but by combining with the telephoto lens, the P20 Pro’s triple camera setup offers 5x hybrid zoom. Like the P20, it is also expected to arrive with support for slow-motion video shooting. For snapping selfies, it may feature a 24-megapixel front-facing camera.
The P20 Pro is expected to run on Android 8.1 Oreo + EMUI 8.1 and it is pegged to feature the same connectivity features that are available on the P20. It is rumored to arrive in Europe with a pricing of 899 euros. Apart from Black, Blue and Pink, it will be also available in a special Twilight color option.
Huawei will be also launching another phone called Huawei Porsche Design Mate RS tomorrow. Rumors surrounding it suggest that it is a different from P20, P20 Pro and Mate 10 Porsche Design.
It is expected to arrive with horizontally arranged triple-lens setup. It may feature the same specs as P20 Pro, but may include a massive internal storage of 512 GB.
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