Moto G6 Series: Specs, Prices and New Press Renders Leaked

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Feb 14, 2018

The Moto G6 series have been in the news a lot lately. Yesterday, it was confirmed that all three phones in the lineup will feature displays with an 18:9 aspect ratio. More leaks on all three devices have surfaced.

Moto G6 Plus

According to the source – Andri Yatim (@HeyAndri) who took to Twitter to reveal the details, the Moto G6 Plus will come with the Nexus 6′ 3250mAh battery. The Motorola-made Nexus 6 actually has a 3220mAh battery but 3250mAh isn’t far off, so we’ll give him a pass for that.

He also adds that the G6 Plus will be listed as the LNV-G6P. We believe LNV is short for Lenovo and G6P is of course G6 Plus. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 630, said to have undergone some tuning for battery life and GPU performance. Price for the Moto G6 Plus is put at Rs. 17,000 (~$265).

Moto G6

For the Moto G6, we get to see two new press renders that show the phone in a new silver color variant, as well as some few specs, and a price tag.

The phone will come with the Snapdragon 450 mobile platform, have NFC, and have a 3000mAh battery. It will be be available in Q2 2018 with a Rs. 15,000 (~$234) price tag.

The new render is similar to the previous ones we have seen, save for the color which is silver. It has dual rear cameras with a near identical design as that of the Moto X4. The only difference is the position of the LED flash which is below the sensors in the Moto G6.

The back is said to be made of glass. A Motorola logo is beneath the cameras and a secondary mic lies at the bottom of the phone.

The front of the phone also looks very much like that of the Moto X4 with a few changes. There are just two holes on opposite sides of the earpiece which house the front camera and a sensor. However, there are reports it will have a selfie LED flash.

One major change coming to the next gen Moto G phone is the shape of the home button/fingerprint scanner. It is still pill-shaped but has been made thinner and longer but still doubles as a fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: What Are Their Differences?

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 14, 2018

The most awaited Xiaomi midrangers of the year have been finally announced: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro. While the second offers important improvements over its predecessors, the first is just a rebranded Redmi 5 Plus for the Indian market. In this Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro article, we will compare the specs of these phones and discover if the improvements of the Pro version justify its higher price, or if it is better to just stick to the standard version which is still a solid and reliable mid-ranger.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm, 180 grams	158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 181 grams
DISPLAY	5,99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD	5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160p (Full HD), 403 ppi, 18:9 ratio, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, octa-core 2.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB, micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9	Android 7.1.2 Nougat, MIUI 9
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
CAMERA	12 MP f/2.2 5 MP front camera	Dual 12 + 5 MP f/2.2 + f/2.0 20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh Fast charging 5V / 2A	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

The main difference between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro is in the hardware side and the camera department. Under the hood, the standard version has the widely tested Snapdragon 625 SoC which has been the most used SoC of 2017 in the budget phones sector. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with the new Snapdragon 636 which is more powerful and it has a better connectivity side on the paper, but it still has to be tested deeply as it is a new chipset. Further, the Pro version comes in a configuration with 6 GB of RAM which will offer a better multi-tasking experience compared with the Redmi Note 5 and its 4 GB RAM.

While Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a single 12 MP main camera (nothing special, just a normal midrange camera), Redmi Note 5 Pro has a dual camera setup on its rear side, which is composed of a primary sensor that is the same as the Redmi Note 5 and a 5 MP secondary sensor to capture info about depth and make a better bokeh effect. Redmi Note 5 Pro has a better front camera with a resolution of 20 MP, while the Note 5 has an average 5 MP snapper. The rest of the specs is exactly the same, but the price changes. The handsets have just been launched in India with a starting price tag of €125/$155 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and €176/$218 for the Pro version. In our opinion, the differences justify the price and it is worth buying the Pro version to get better performances and better photos.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

PRO

Very affordable price
Wide 18:9 display
Big battery
Power-efficient

CONS

Just a rebranded Redmi 5 Plus, still SD625

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

PRO

Dual camera with depth sensor
Better SoC
Big battery
6 GB RAM in the top configuration

CONS

Higher price

Android P To Reportedly Come With New Design And Support For Notch

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Jeet

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Feb 14, 2018

While the adaptation of the latest version of the Android operating system is still very low, Google has already started working on the next update for its mobile operating system, Android P.

As it has been happening for last few years, the company is expected to unveil this new Android P operating system at the upcoming Google I/O developer conference later this year. And we now have information about what major features to expect.

According to a report from Bloomberg, which cites unknown sources aware of the development at Google, the company is going to offer lots of changes in the upcoming Android P version. One of the major change will be support for unique display types. This addition will enable manufacturers to debut new form factors such as foldable displays just like the Axon M or adopt the “notch” just like the iPhone X and the Essential Phone.

Further, the Android P update is also expected to have tighter integration with the company’s smart digital voice assistant — Google Assistant. This could be the version in which Google finally grants permission to third-party developers to integrate the Assistant into their own apps.

The report further adds that the Android P will come with a “dramatic redesign”. Some believe that this could be the Google’s way to “persuade more iPhone users to switch” to devices with Android P. This redesign could be referring to “Material Design 2” which has been reported a few times. Along with all these, we are also expecting improvements for the battery life performance in this upcoming Android update.

Finally, it states that the Android P’s internal code name is “Pistachio Ice Cream”. However, the final public name of the upcoming Android version is likely to be different. There are a lot of things we don’t know about regarding this new version but we expected to get to know a lot more at the Google I/O in May this year, where the company is expected to announce Android P.

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Tronsmart Element T6 Bluetooth Speaker Review

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Linus

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Feb 14, 2018

Tronsmart is known for making all sorts of gadgets. In fact, I’ve been using their USB charging hub for a couple of years now and it has been working fine. We just came across their latest budget Bluetooth speaker offering – the Element T6, which costs just about $42. Learn more in our full Tronsmart Element T6 Bluetooth speaker review.

DESIGN and FEATURES

We have definitely seen this design before but the T6 looks nice nevertheless. This speaker uses a 360 degree sound design meaning that you don’t need to worry that much about positioning it in the right place.

The device is made of soft mesh fabric and rubberized plastic on the sides, top and bottom.

On the top, there is a control system including a nice dial that allows you to adjust the volume.

On the bottom, you can find a subwoofer to give you that extra amount of soft bass.

On the side, you can find a micro USB and AUX ports that are covered with a flap.

I would say that the overall build quality is excellent but I wish the volume dial was made of the same rubber material as the entire speaker. Also, you should know that the speaker is not water-resistant. Other than that, I have no complaints.

SOUND QUALITY

This speaker uses 25 Watt dual-driver that performs really well, especially considering the price of this device.

In terms of the sound quality, this speaker is all about loudness and a huge amount of soft, punchy and powerful bass.

Overall, I love the crisp and balanced sound. I may want to hear a little bit of separation between mids and highs but I may be too picky.

BATTERY LIFE and CONNECTIVITY

The Tronsmart speaker has a huge 5200mAh battery that lasts forever. During my test, I was able to achieve about 13 hours of battery life, which is close to the official claims of 15h.

It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the battery of the speaker. In terms of connectivity, I didn’t have any issues with the Bluetooth range.

CONCLUSIONS

The Tronsmart Element T6 is a solid budget Bluetooth speaker. We love its design, build, great battery life and of course, very good sound quality considering a low price. One complaint is that the speaker is not water resistant.

Other than that, we can easily recommend the Tronsmart Element T6 as it offers a lot of value for the price of about $42.

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Entry-Level HTC Model With 18:9 Design Will Be Called Desire 12 – Tipster

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 14, 2018

HTC is set to join the 18:9 full-screen trend with the HTC U12 but apart from the flagship U12, the company is also working on a budget model with such design. According to popular tipster Evan Blass earlier this month, HTC will launch a new entry-level model soon which goes by the codename Breeze. The tipster had revealed the specs of the device back then but didn’t mention the moniker it would adopt at launch. Evan Blass has now revealed in a new tweet that the entry-level device will be called HTC Desire 12.

The most notable feature of the HTC Breeze is the full-screen design it brings to entry-level models. The device is said to pack a 5.5-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is also expected to pack a MediaTek System-on-Chip backed by 2GB of RAM while there will be 16GB of internal storage.

On the camera aspect, the Desire 12 is expected to pack a 13MP rear camera while for selfies, there will be a 5MP shooter. Keeping the lights up will be a 2730mAh battery among other features. The device is also expected to come at an affordable price which would reflect its budget specs. No word yet on when the Desire 12 would hit the market.

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Upcoming Huawei Nova 3e Could Sport the Same Specs As Huawei P20 Lite

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 14, 2018

The Hauwei P20 Lite is speculated as the third family member of the P20 series smartphones that are pegged to get unveiled on March 27. The handset has already received approval by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. earlier in this month. According to popular leakster, the P20 Lite smartphone would be releasing with Huawei Nova 3e moniker in select markets.

Rumors have it that the Nova brand was born out failed Pixel deal between Huawei and Google. Whatever may be the reason behind the birth of Nova brand that was introduced in October 2016, the Nova series of smartphones have been well received by the audience and critics. This could be the reason why Huawei could be launching the upcoming P20 Lite as Nova 3e in certain markets.

Huawei has been launching its smartphones with different names since quite a long time. For instance, the Huawei Mate 10 is available with monikers like Maimang 6, Nova 2s and Honor 9i in different markets. Hence, like the alleged P20 Lite, the rumored Nova 3e would be sporting a notch enabled full screen design with vertically stacked dual rear cameras. The higher configuration P20 and P20 Plus are speculated to arrive with triple camera lens.

The Nova 3e could be arriving with 5.8-inch display that will be supporting FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It will be fueled by homegrown Kirin chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It is expected to feature 32 GB of inbuilt storage and may come loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. It may come packed with a 3,000mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ Snapdragon 845 Edition Records Marvelous 265,257 AnTuTu Score

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 14, 2018

The Feb. 25 launch event of Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ is drawing near. Previous leaks have revealed that the Snapdragon 845 chipset powered Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones will be heading to markets like the U.S. and China. The Exynos 9810 chipset variants of the Galaxy S9 duo are expected to be available in other markets. The Snapdragon 845 chipset model of the Galaxy S9+ was recently spotted on Geekbench. Today, the same smartphone has been found benchmarked on AnTuTu.

Previous reports have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S9 has a model number of SM-G9600 whereas the larger Galaxy S9+ has a model number of SM-G9650. Hence, the Samsung SM-G9650 found listed on AnTuTu could be the Galaxy S9+ smartphone.

The below shown screengrab of the SM-G9650’s AnTuTu listing shows that the smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 64 GB and is pre-installed with Android 8.0 Oreo.

The screen resolution of the Galaxy S9+ as shown on AnTuTu listing is 2220 x 1080 pixels. It is actually the default screen resolution supported by the display of the S9+. The rumored 6.2-inch S-AMOLED Infinity Display of S9+ will capable of supporting a higher screen resolution of 2960 x 1440 like its predecessor.

The AnTuTu listing of the Galaxy S9+ has also revealed that it has recorded a very impressive average benchmarking score of 265,257. The Exynos 9810 chipset variant is said to be a bit more powerful than SD845 model. There is a possibility that the AnTuTu listing of the Exynos 9810 Galaxy S9+ may surface in the next few days.

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Huawei Responds To Allegation That It Sought For Fake Mate 10 Pro Reviews On Best Buy

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 14, 2018

One of Huawei‘s best smartphones presently going by several genuine reviews is the Mate 10 Pro. The device not only comes with a spectacular design but also with a powerful specs lineup, including the AI-capable Kirin 970 chipset. Huawei recently launched the Mate 10 Pro in the U.S at CES 2018 but the device is not yet available to buy. The company recently kickstarted a beta testers programme for the device and that is the source of controversy presently rocking the company and its flagship.

According to an observation by 9to5Google, Huawei recruited people to write “fake” Mate 10 Pro reviews on Best Buy. Funny enough, the Mate 10 Pro doesn’t need a fake review when there are countless genuine reviews all over the net ranking the device high. That is as blunt as it can get but the fact is that the company recently launched a contest on its Facebook page where it asked participants to drop a comment on the Mate 10 Pro’s page on Best Buy stating why they want the Mate 10 Pro. The contest will see the winners get the chance to test the Mate 10 Pro, that is in the U.S. Apparently wanting to impress, most of the 108 respondents left glowing comments about the Mate 10 Pro which are supposed to be reviewed. Almost all of the reviews gave the Huawei flagship a solid 5-star rating with some allegedly branding the device as the “unbeatable smartphone of the year,” a “great new flagship phone,” and even a device that “puts Samsung to shame.” The thing is, the Mate 10 Pro is still on preorder and is yet to go on sale in the U.S. So, there is absolutely no way the respondents would have used the device in order to rationally review it except those residing outside the U.S.

Huawei has responded to the allegations that it sponsored the “fake reviews”, releasing a statement to clear the misconception. Hre is the official statement; “Huawei’s first priority is always the consumer and we encourage our customers to share their experiences with our devices in their own voice and through authentic conversation. We believe there is confusion around a recent social media post reaching out to recruit new beta testers. While there are reviews from beta testers with extensive knowledge of the product, they were in no way given monetary benefits for providing their honest opinions of the product. However, we are working to remove posts by beta testers where it isn’t disclosed they participated in the review program.”

This statement sounds logical but could be a way out of the negative publicity this would generate especially in a market where marketing and promotional tactics are expected to be based on facts and not hype. Huawei could do this in China and get away with it. We see it done by many OEMs on retail platforms and they get away with it. The move could also be a genuine but deceitful means of convincing more people to buy the Mate 10 Pro in the U.S. Huawei failed in its bid to sell the device via the two biggest carriers in the U.S where smartphone sales are usually tied to carriers. Since that move failed for political reasons bordering on U.S-China relationship, this could be a subtle way of selling the device on Best Buy. Huawei denies that was its intention and we’ll leave it at that because the Mate 10 Pro doesn’t need a fake review. The device has lots of positive reviews that places it above most of the flagship models in its class. You can check out our review of the Mate 10 Pro where it was given a 4.5-star rating.

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New Hisense Phone Seen On TENAA With 5.99” HD+ Display

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 14, 2018

Hisense kicked off the year with the launch of the Hisense H11, a mid-range phone with a familiar design and interesting specs. A new TENAA listing hints at a new smartphone on the horizon. The Hisense HLTE212T was registered on the database on Monday and its specs put it in the lower mid-range category.

The phone has a 5.99” display with a 720 x 1440 resolution. It has 3GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, and a 1.4GHz quad-core processor. This is most probably the Snapdragon 425.

The Hisense HLTE212T has a single 13MP rear camera and a 8MP front facing camera. It runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat and supports up to 128GB of external storage. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 3000mAh battery.

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The images provided are of a matte black variant but the listing mentions a gold variant too. Buttons are on the right, SIM tray on the left, and an audio jack sits at the top.

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ASUS X00RD Seen on Geekbench May Be An Android Go Phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 14, 2018

Google announced Android Go at Google I/O last year. This version of Android is lightweight and specially made for phones with entry level specs. The OS which is also known as Android Oreo (Go Edition) has already been released to OEMs nut none has officially announced a device yet. HMD Global used to be the only manufacturer known to be working on an Android Go phone (Nokia 1) but it appears ASUS also has one in the pipeline.

A new ASUS device has been seen on Geekbench and its specs point at it being an Android Go smartphone. Benchmarked as the ASUS X00RD, the phone runs Android 8.1 which Android Go is based on and has 1GB of RAM.

It is powered by Qualcomm’s MSM8917 a.k.a. Snapdragon 425 which is a quad-core chip clocked at 1.4GHz. The 28nm processor supports a maximum display resolution of 1280 x 800 which means when it launches, it should have a HD display.

Benchmark scores for the ASUS X00RD are low but not surprising since it is an entry level device. It scored 640 points in the single-core test and 1664 points in the multi–core test.

A lot of specification details are still missing but there is a chance we might see this device launch at MWC 2018. We actually even thought of a name already – ASUS Zenfone Go (2018). It could be a sort of successor to 2015 and 2016’s Zenfone Go plus it rhymes with Android Go.

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Vivo Planning To Launch Two New 18:9 Models In India, Discontinue The V7 & V7+

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Jed John Ikoba

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Feb 14, 2018

Vivo first unveiled the Vivo V7+ in India as its first model with an 18:9 aspect ratio that would be sold in the local market in September last year. The tech giant later took the wraps off the smaller variant – Vivo V7 a couple of months later. The smartphones came with a selfie-focused outlook and despite packing a Fullview display, both had an HD+ display resolution. Both devices have faced stiff competition for their budget outlook from other Chinee rivals like Xiaomi.

Vivo recently announced that the first set of variants of the V7 and V7+ would get price cuts. Also, a few new limited edition variants of both the devices were announced, all in a bid to shore up sales. Vivo is said to have also slashed the profit margins for its offline retailers by over 40% and this has led to the loss of more than 10,000 retailers in a short while. A source disclosed exclusively to Phoneradar that Vivo also plans to discontinue both the Vivo V7 and V7+ smartphones in the Indian market.

The decision to discontinue the V7 and V7+ in India may be unconnected to the uninspiring performance since they were launched. Instead, the Chinese tech company is said to be planning the launch of two new models featuring the same FullView 18:9 display. As at this moment, there is no detail available on the two new models that would be launched by Vivo. But it is unlikely the company will launch the models exclusively in India. We may likely see the devices launched in China before hitting India. Already, we have had a couple of leaks concerning Vivo models with full-screen design and in one case a screen-to-body ratio almost at 100%.

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Xiaomi Launches Mi LED TV 4 (55”) In India

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 14, 2018

Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India today. It also launched the Mi LED TV 4 for the Indian market.

The TV launched in China nearly a year ago as the Mi TV 4 but in three sizes – 49”, 55”, and 65”. However, India is getting only the 55” variant and without the sound system.

The Mi LED TV 4 has a number of cool features. First, it’s the thinnest LED TV in the world with a thickness of just 4.9mm. It also has really thin bezels giving it a sort of frameless design. And since it is a smart TV, there are lots of contents for all the members of the family, irrespective of age.

The Mi LED TV 4 also comes with PatchWall, a custom TV OS for the Indian market that integrates your set-top box with the UI of the TV. All the TV stations from the set-top box complete with logos will be shown on the homepage of the TV. So you can switch easily between online TV to content from your box

And with the Mi IR cable, all you need is the Mi TV bluetooth remote to control both the box and the TV. Xiaomi says PatchWall supports all the major set-top boxes in India which are about 48. It also says it collaborated with Indian company, Sensara Technologies for PatchWall.

The TV has a 4K UHD resolution with support for Dolby Audio and dts-HD. For connectivity, the TV has three HDMI ports, two USB ports, an ethernet port, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, and dual band WiFi. It also has 2GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and a 64-bit Amlogic quad-core processor.

The Mi LED TV 4 will sell for Rs. 39,999 (~$624) and will be available on Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi home. It will also be available in offline stores later. First sale is on February 22.

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MediaPad M5 8, 10 and 10 Pro Variants Leaked Along with Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 14, 2018

Huawei is expected to new Matebook and MediaPad M5 tablets at the press event on Feb. 27 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo. Well-known tipster Roland Quandt has revealed the different storage variants of MediaPad M5 along with their pricing.

According to Quandt, there will be three variants of the MediaPad M5 such as MediaPad M5 8, MediaPad M5 10 and MediaPad M5 10 Pro. The smallest among these is the MediaPad M5 8. It is codenamed as Schubert and its model number is SHT-XXX. It will be coming with a native storage of 32 GB and 4 GB of RAM. Its Wi-Fi only model will be priced at 329 euros (~$407) whereas the LTE model would be costing 380 euros (~$470).

The MediaPad M5 10 is codenamed as Cameron has a model number of CMR-XXX. It will be arriving with a native storage of 32 GB and 4 GB of RAM. The Wi-Fi only model of the MediaPad M5 10 is expected to be priced at 379 euros (~$469). Its LTE variant would be carrying a price tag of 420 euros (~$519).

The advanced MediaPad M5 10 Pro has a codenamed of Cameron Pro. It comes with a higher storage capacity of 64 GB. Like other M5 tablets, this one also features 4 GB of RAM. This tablet will carry support for M-Pen stylus. It is likely to arrive only in LTE edition with a pricing of 520 euros (~$644).

According to previous leaks, the MediaPad M5 8 may feature 8.4-inch display that will support 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. The Kirin 960 chipset is expected to power the device. It may come preinstalled with EMUI 8.0 based Android 8.0 Oreo. It is likely to be equipped with Cat. 4 LTE modem and USB-C port. It might not feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The SHT-W09 model received approval from the Federal Communications Commission in the previous month. The FCC listing of the tablet revealed that it is packed with a 4,980mAh battery.

The MediaPad M5 tablets will be arriving to replace the MediaPad M3 tablets from last year. The Chinese manufacturer seems to have skipped “MediaPad M4” moniker since the number 4 is considered bad omen in China.

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Moto G6 Series Confirmed To Feature Full-Screen Display With 18:9 Aspect Ratio

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Jeet

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Feb 14, 2018

A recent leak revealed the upcoming Moto G6 series lineup, which includes Moto G6, G6 Plus, and the Moto G6 Play. While the previous leak suggested that the device will come with full-screen display and 18:9 aspect ratio.

This has been confirmed by the listing of these devices in the database of HTML5test. It confirms that all three devices will come with a full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The Moto G6 and G6 Plus will have a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels while the Moto G6 Play will carry screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels.

The G6 Plus model is said to have a 5.93-inch display. As per the report, the phone will pack Snapdragon 630 chipset — the same one that drives the Moto X4 Android One smartphone. It is likely to pack 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage.

The phone may come with a rear-facing dual camera setup, featuring a 12-megapixel camera sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. At the front, it is said to come equipped with a 16-megapixel shooter. It will be powered by a 3,200mAh battery along with front-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Previous reports suggest that the Moto G6 will have a 5.7-inch display and will be powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset — the same chipset that powers Vivo V7+ and Xiaomi Redmi 5. It is expected to arrive in two models — 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB onboard storage.

The phone could come with the same dual camera setup and selfie snapper that will be available on the G6 Plus. The Moto G6 is also rumored to include a front-facing fingerprint scanner and a 3,000mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Moto G6 Play, which is said to carry the model number XT1922, will be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 430 processor and will feature a 5.7-inch display showing images at an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.

It is expected to pack 2GB/3GB RAM with 16GB/32GB of internal storage. The phone is said to pack a 4,000mAh battery and will be running on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.

It is speculated that the Lenovo-owned Motorola is gearing up to launch these Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play phones at the Mobile World Congress later this month.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Unveiled with 18:9 Display, Snapdragon 636, 6 GB RAM, Stellar Dual Cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 14, 2018

The advanced Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro was also unveiled alongside the Redmi Note 5 today. It is the first Redmi phone to feature 18:9 display and dual rear cameras. Since it comes with stellar rear and front cameras, Xiaomi has dubbed the Note 5 Pro as “India’s camera beast.” Here is all the information available on its specifications, features and pricing

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specifications andFeatures

Like the Redmi Note 5, its Pro variant houses a 5.99-inch FHD+ display that offers resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The screen is capable of producing highest brightness of 450nit. The display is placed under a layer of 2.5D curved glass. It features an aluminum unibody design with tapered rear that measures 158.6 x 75.4 and it weighs 181 grams. The thickness of 8.05mm makes it the slimmest Redmi phone. It will be hitting the market in color options like Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Blue.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro is the first smartphone ever to be fueled by Snapdragon 636. It is also the first Redmi phone to be driven 6 GB of LPDRRX RAM. The SoC includes Kryo It will be coming in three variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. Here is a snapshot of the AnTuTu score slide that was shown at the launch of Redmi Note 5 Pro.

A 4,000mAh battery carrying support for 5V/2A charging is present under the hood of the Note 5 Pro. The handset features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It is preloaded MIUI 9 flavored Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

The dual camera setup found on the backside of the Redmi Note 5 features an f/2.2 aperture 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 sensor with a pixel size of 1.25μm and f/2.0 aperture 5-megapixel Samsung sensor with a pixel size of 1.12μm for capturing depth information. Since it is driven by AI -based deep learning algorithm that can accurate detect edge for capturing marvelous portrait shots.

At the launch event of Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi said that the front camera of the phone is even better than rear cameras. The frontside of the Note 5 Pro features 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 camera sensor that is equipped LED flash and Beautify 4.0 for capturing for AI driven beautified photos based on the skin tone of the subject. Xiaomi has optimized the selfie snapper to shoot impressive images in dim-light conditions.

Another cool feature that has been added on the Redmi Note 5 Pro is AI-based Face Unlock feature. It will be made by the end of March. It is equipped with other features like hybrid SIM slot that supports dual SIM and microSD card, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Pricing and Availability

The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage Redmi Note 5 Pro models are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 ($218) and Rs. 16,999 ($265). Like the Note 5, the Redmi Note 5 Pro is a Flipkart exclusive phone. It will be available on sale starting from on Feb. 22 through Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home stores and also through other offline channels soon. The box package of the phone will include an ultra-slim protective case.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Goes Official with 18:9 Display, Snapdragon 625, 4000mAh Battery Rs. 9,999 Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 14, 2018

The highly anticipated Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones have been officially launched in India. Xiaomi is usually known for unveiling its smartphones first in China and then making it available in India few months later. Last year, the company had launched the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus in China, but there was no Redmi Note 5. India is the first country to receive the Redmi Note 5 and is advanced sibling Redmi Note 5 Pro.

The main highlight of the Redmi Note 5 it is the first 18:9 aspect ratio supporting Redmi phone for India. It comes with a huge battery and a power-efficient processor. Since it comes with compelling features, Xiaomi has dubbed it as “India’s all-rounder.”

Redmi Note 5 Specifications and Pricing

The Redmi Note 5 is fitted with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and offers a maximum brightness of 450nit. The screen is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. Even though it sports a large-sized display, the size of the phone is almost same as a traditional 5.5-inch smartphone.

It measures 158.5 x 74.45 mm and it weighs 180 grams. With a thickness of only 8.05mm, it becomes the thinnest Redmi phone from the company. It comes with a premium aluminum build with tapered rear. The Note 5 can be availed in color choices like Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Blue.

The Snapdragon 625 powers the Redmi Note 5. Yes, it is the same old chipset that powers the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 4X, Mi Max 2, and Mi A1. It comes in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models that respectively feature 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM. Xiaomi has included dual pyrolytic graphite sheet inside the phone. It helps in reducing the temperature by 2-degree Celsius.

The Redmi Note 5 is powered by 4,000 mAh battery that comes with 5V/2A charging support. The handset is preinstalled with MIUI 9 based Android 7.0 Nougat. The fingerprint scanner is located on the backside of the phablet.

For photography, Xiaomi has included a 12-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture. It has a pixel size of 1.25μm. It comes with features like fast autofocus and PDAF. The 8-megapixel camera sitting on the frontside of the Note 5 has been optimized to capture good quality selfie shots in low-light conditions. It is equipped with an LED flash and Beauty 3.0 for snapping enhanced selfie shots. The handset features a hybrid SIM slot which also supports a microSD card. The connectivity features available on the Redmi Note 5 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.

Redmi Note 5 Pricing and Availability

The 32 GB and 64 GB Redmi Note 5 are respectively priced at Rs. 9,999 (~$155) and Rs. 11,999 (~$187). It will be exclusively available through Flipkart. Xiaomi has confirmed that it will begin the first sales of the phone on Feb. 22 through Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home stores. It will be also available through other offline channels soon. The box package of the phone will include an ultra-slim case.

Gmail Go For Low-End Phones Hits The Play Store, But There’s A Catch

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 13, 2018

Google recently announced Android Oreo Go Edition, a light version of its operating system which can run smoothly on low-end phones with less than 1 GB of RAM (note that it is different from Android One which is just a stock version of Android supported directly by Google). This operating system also contains lite versions of the main Google apps and services, so even applications can run smoothly on low-end phones and devices which are going to become obsolete with the standard Android versions. Slowly, Big G is releasing Android Go apps, and the latest one is Gmail Go, which has been launched this morning.

This app obviously offers fewer functionalities than the original one, but its performance has been optimized and it allows to check mail quickly and without freezes on entry-level devices. Gmail Go has just been launched on the Play Store, but there is a catch. To be precise, there are two issues which can prevent you from installing this app on your smartphone. First of all, for now, the app is compatible only with phones which have Android 8.1 Oreo. So, if you have Android 8.0, Nougat and all the other previous version, you can not install Gmail Go.

Actually, there are not many devices with this version of the operating system, and the ones which have it installed are not even entry-level devices. Secondly, at this moment it is still not possible to download it from the official Google store. But it is possible to download the APK file which has been leaked online. So, if you have a device with Android 8.1 Oreo installed and you want to try Gmail Go, head to the download link below.

Would you give a chance to an Android Go device with less than 1 GB RAM instead of buying a low-end device with slightly better specs and the standard Android Oreo installed?

(Download APK file, Via)

Essential PH-1 Ocean Depths Color Variant launching February 15

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 13, 2018

When the Essential PH-1 was unveiled, it was announced in four color variants – Black Moon, Pure White, Ocean Depths, and Stellar Gray. Surprisingly, only the Black Moon variant was available for purchase for the first two months before it was joined by the Pure White variant in October. Four months later, Essential will launch the third color variant – Ocean Depths (green).

Essential didn’t explicitly announce that we are getting a new color variant but take a look at the tweet below and tell me that’s not what it is. Not only is the image the same color but the text also hints at the new color variant. Wave = Ocean!

A new wave is coming. #EssentialPhone pic.twitter.com/YPFgzusFhb

— Essential (@essential) February 13, 2018

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro Prices Leaked

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Habeeb Onawole

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Feb 13, 2018

Earlier today, the full specification details along with promo images of the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro leaked online. It was followed by a live photo of the Redmi Note 5 Pro and now pricing details for both phones have also surfaced online. Even with all the leaks, we are still looking forward to the launch tomorrow.

Redmi Note 5

The Redmi Note 5 will be available in two variants – 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. The 3GB variant will sell for Rs. 9,999 (~$156) while the 4GB variant with double the storage will be sold for Rs. 11,999 (~$187).

Redmi Note 5 Pro

The more interesting Redmi Note 5 Pro will be available in three variants but pricing is only available for the 4GB + 64GB and 6GB +64GB models.

The 4GB variant will sell for Rs. 13,999 (~$218) while the 6GB variant has a Rs. 16,999 (~$265) price tag. That sure is a lot of difference for just 2GB of extra RAM unless there are other differences we don’t know about. If you ask us, we think the 4GB RAM variant is fine since storage is still the same on both devices.

With the price of the 4GB model, we presume the 3GB RAM version will be sold for Rs. 12,999 (~$202).

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Alleged Moto G6 Play Certified In Taiwan By NCC

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Michele Ingelido

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Feb 13, 2018

A new Motorola device has just been certified in Taiwan by NCC ( National Communications Commission), which is the Taiwanese equivalent of the American FCC. On the NCC listing, the smartphone is identified by the code name Moto XT-1922 and it should be the code for the Moto G6 Play. In case you don’t know, it is the upcoming variant of the G6 which will distinguish from the standard version for its lower-end specs and its more affordable price. It will launch at MWC 2018. Sadly, no info has surfaced about the specs of the budget handset on the NCC listing, but the famous leakster @OnLeaks has already shared some renders of this device.

According to the renders, even though Motorola Moto G6 Play will be very affordable, it will have a very attractive design. There is a glossy back cover which makes us think that the rear side may be made of glass, but we do not exclude that it may be just polycarbonate, considering that it is a cheap device. On the back, there is a single camera, a LED flash and a fingerprint reader which contains the company logo in the middle. The display has narrow bezels and it seems to have an 18:9 aspect ratio.

The front camera has a LED flash and it will allow shooting selfies even with low light conditions. A 3.5 mm headphone jack will not be missing, but there is still a micro USB port to charge the battery. According to speculations, Motorola Moto G6 Play will come with a 5.7-inch display showing images at an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It is expected to sport an octa-core Snapdragon 430 chipset by Qualcomm, 2 or 3 GB of RAM and 16 or 32 GB of internal storage depending on the variant. The battery should be big with at least 4000 mAh, but it may not charge very quickly considering that the phone has still a micro USB port.

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