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May 15, 2017

OnePlus has already sort of confirmed that the OnePlus 5 is already in the works so it is no surprise how more and more leaks and purported images of the flagship keeps coming out by the day. Just recently, we were treated to renders of the Plus 5 which depicts the smartphone as coming with a dual camera. The dual cameras were showing to be aligned in the vertical direction. Yet another set of renders of the upcoming OnePlus flagship has now emerged, this time around, the dual cameras are aligned in a vertical direction.

There are talks of the OnePlus 5 dropping this June with earlier rumours tipping the OP5 to feature a dual camera. But with the two different renders have a horizontal and vertically aligned dual camera, we can’t say for sure which one is real.However, we must warn that the leak source, @kjuma is notorious for fake renders. So, this latest render may likely not be real. Besides, except for the dual cameras, the device looks more like a Meizu smartphone in design than a OnePlus flagship

Specs wise, the OnePlus 5 is tipped to come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 processor and as well as a powerful 8GB RAM.That means the OP5 will likely have a 6GB RAM version as well as the high-end 8GB RAM version. The OePlus 5 had earlier appeared on Geekbench and the listing somewhat confirms the existence of a power packed specs, as the OnePlus 5 is shown to have trumped the Huawei Mate 9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+.

The Huawei Y3 2017 is The Backup Phone You Need For Your Summer Vacation

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May 15, 2017

Summer is almost here and quite a number of people have vacations planned. For those who might be spending the greater part of their holidays outdoors and don’t want to take that expensive new phone they just got along, the Huawei Y3 2017 may just be the phone you need.

The Huawei Y3 2017 is a budget phone, so the specs are basic. There is a 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) display, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of built-in storage. It has an 8MP camera with LED flash on the rear and a 2MP shooter for selfies. This is an entry level phone, so don’t expect the pictures to be great.

There are two models, each sporting different processors. One is powered by a MT6580 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz and doesn’t support LTE, so don’t expect blazing fast internet. The other version uses a MT6737M clocked at 1.1GHz but supports 4G networks.

OnePlus 5 Flagship Killer Scores Over 176K on AnTuTu; 5.5-inch FHD Screen, 6 GB RAM Confirmed

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May 15, 2017

The AnTuTu scores of OnePlus 5 have surfaced and it has been found that the flagship killer has recorded an average AnTuTu score of over 176,000. The appearance of OnePlus 5 on the benchmarking platform has also confirmed some of its specifications.

It seems that the OnePlus 5 will be a true flagship killer as its average AnTuTu score is better than that of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship phones.

The rumor mill is spilling a lot of information on the specifications of OnePlus 5 since several months. Some claim that it features a quad HD display whereas others claim that it has a full HD screen. Some rumors state it has 6 GB RAM, other say it has 8 GB RAM. A leaked shot of AnTuTu listing has revealed its key specifications.

According to the above image, the OnePlus 5 has a model number of A5000. It reveals that the flagship killer will be coming with a full HD resolution supporting screen. Previous rumors have stated that it will continue to sport a 5.5-inch screen like predecessor phones.

The Snapdragon 835 chipset featuring Adreno 540 graphics will be fueling the OnePlus 5. The AnTuTu listing reveals that it will be featuring 6 GB of RAM. The native storage of the phone is 64 GB and it is running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. Since the OnePlus 3T is available in 64 GB and 128 GB storage versions, there is possibility that the OnePlus 5 would be also available in 128 GB edition.

For photography, it will be arriving with a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. The AnTuTu listing shows that OnePlus 5 has a single rear camera, but rumors are heavily hinting that it will be equipped with dual rear cameras.

Recent leaks have revealed that the OnePlus 5 would be coming with a 3,600mAh battery. The OnePlus 5 is expected to deliver impressive battery performance as it features low power consuming processor and full HD screen along with a large-sized battery. Speculations are rife that the OnePlus 5 release date would be set in June end.

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Yunmai Mini 2 Smart Body Scale Goes on Sale on Jingdong for ¥99 ($14)

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May 15, 2017

Back in March, one of the numerous products launched on the Mijia platform was the Yunmai Mini 2 Smart Body Scale. The smart scale is said to have reached its crowdfunding goal in less than five minutes and sold a million unit in just nine hours.

If you are interested in picking up a unit of the Yunmai Mini 2, you can now do so on Jingdong. It will cost you ¥99 ($14) which is a tiny bit more than the ¥89 ($13) launch price. Do note that the scale comes in only white for now.

The Yunmai Mini 2 is a smart scale that can be used to measure a wide range of parameters. You can measure your weight, body fat, BMI, bone mass, and even basal metabolic rate.

Galaxy Note 7R Release Delayed? Needs More Certifications to Launch, Reveals Report

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May 15, 2017

The refurbished Galaxy Note 7 is expected to launch in June in South Korea. However, there is a possibility that its arrival may get delayed since Samsung is yet to receive certification from two major agencies in South Korea.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 that had launched in August 2016 had received positive reception from critics and users. However, it met with premature death in October 2016 as Samsung had to discontinue the phablet because its faulty battery caused it to explode without warning.

Since Samsung has a huge stock of recalled Galaxy Note 7 units piled up in its warehouses and disposing so many devices can impact the environment, the company had confirmed in March that it would be launching refurbished edition of the Galaxy Note 7 in select regions. It is expected to launch as Galaxy Note 7R and here is a leaked image of the alleged phablet:

The Galaxy Note 7R has received Wi-Fi Alliance and FCC certifications. It has also bagged Bluetooth SIG certification. Since the Note 7R have received these certifications, it seems that it will be launching soon. However, according to a Korean publication, before Samsung begins selling the Galaxy Note 7R in South Korea, the Galaxy Note 7R should be examined by two agencies such as Korean Agency for Technology and Standards and the National Radio Research Agency.

There is a possibility that the Note 7R’s arrival may get delayed because Samsung has not yet applied for approval with these Korean agencies. According to a spokesperson from National Radio Research Agency, “If Samsung makes such a request, we plan to examine and verify the safety of the device by putting users’ safety as the top priority.”

The Galaxy Note 7R is expected to come with same specifications as the original Note 7. However, it will be running on Android 7.0 Nougat instead of the older Marshmallow. Also, it would be packed with a 3,200mAh battery instead of the 3,500mAh battery that came in the original model. In South Korea, it is rumored to launch with a pricing of 700,000 won ($620).

Samsung is expected to launch the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 in August or September. Hence, to ensure the Note 8’s sales are not disturbed because of the cheaper Note 7R, Samsung should launch the latter in June or early July.

360 Mobiles Teases New N-Series Launch Slated For May 23, 360 N5S?

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May 15, 2017

360 Mobiles has today officially announced that it would be launching a new N-series smartphone in China on May 23. The poster did not specify the full name of the device but since is an N-series product, it may be the 360 N5S. The previous product the company released in the N-series is the 360 N5 and following their product path, the N5S is the likely product. This is most likely since the 360 N4 was followed by the 360 N4S which is no longer available on the 360 Mobiles’ website.

The upcoming smartphone is said to be different from both the N4S and N5 in design. Also, the device is said to feature a glass design on both sides with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is, however, said to come with the same price range as its N-series predecessors, falling within the 1000 Yuan bracket. In addition, there are talks of a 6GB RAM version of this model.

The N-series smartphones are known for their cheap price tags which usually result to their unavailability in a short while. This was very obvious with the N4S but we do hope that wouldn’t be the case with the upcoming N-series device.

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Get the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 for just $18.99!

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May 15, 2017

The market is full of fitness-related products but the Xiaomi Mi Band series is one of the most popular in the world. The latest iteration of the product brings some significant upgrades like the Oled display but keeps an affordable price. You can now get the Mi Band 2 for just $18.99 from lightinthebox.com which sounds like an awesome deal.

At the first glance, the Mi Band 2 follows a familiar design language but there are some significant upgrades.

First of all, we have an OLED display, which is power-efficient and it displays info like clock, steps taken, calories burned, heart rate, distance walked and various notifications from your smartphone. You can navigate through the information displayed with just one capacitive button.

As for the band itself, I found it to be very convenient to wear all day long. Also, it is durable and it does not seem to wear off anytime soon.

The Mi Band 2 can track your steps, measure your heart rate and it does that very accurately.

Other features worth mentioning are that the band has a sedentary reminder, notifications of missed calls, messages or various apps. Also, the band can track your sleep patterns, vibrate as an alarm clock and so on. All of those features sync with your phone using the Mi Fit app that is simple and easy to use and I didn’t have any connectivity/syncing issues with my phone (tested with the OnePlus 3). Last but not least, the Mi Band 2 is IP67-certified, meaning that it is splash-proof and dust-proof.

The Mi Band 2 is said to give you around 20 days of battery life. It delivers in reality for sure. In fact, I have a feeling that the battery could last for a longer time. I’ve used the band for 10 days and it used just 25% of battery life!

You can now get the Mi Band 2 for just $18.49 from lightinthebox.com which sounds like an awesome deal.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Rumored As Launching on May 23, Specs Details Leak

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May 15, 2017

Xiaomi released its largest smartphone yet, the Mi Max on May 10 last year and it did come out with a bang due to its expansive display. But more than a year later, the Mi Max is yet to get a successor even as the original Mi Max isn’t listed on the Mi mall anymore. Thus, a successor to the Xiaomi Max dubbed Mi Max 2 has become the subject of a couple of leaks and rumours.

Before now we have seen a couple of leaks on the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 with its specs details said to include a 12MP Sony IMX378 sensor but with a larger aperture in order to get better camera effect. On the other hand, the front selfie shooter will have a 5MP sensor. We had even seen a photo said to be of the Mi Max 2 but which we believe is fake. Now, a fresh rumor has emerged and interestingly, it tips the Mi Max 2 as officially launching on May 23 and that the publicity for the launch event would commence tomorrow. While we can’t say if this is true, Xiaomi has this year been releasing its products without long notice like the Redmi Note 4X. So don’t brush this aside just yet, it is possible a launch would take place on May 23.

The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 was rumoured to come with the same 6.44-inch display with 1080p resolution. The device is tipped to run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with MIUI 8 and with an increase in the battery capacity to 5000mAh. An earlier rumour also tips the Mi Max 2 as packing a Snapdragon 660 chip backed by 6GB of RAM and 4GB RAM on the standard version. There are indications now that the Xiaomi Max 2 will feature a Snapdragon 626 processor for the 4GB RAM version while the SD 660 chip would be for the higher 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version. Also, the battery capacity may be increased from the 4850mAh on the Mi Max to a 5,000mAh capacity.

There are also talks of the MIUI 9 on the Mi Max but that doesn’t look feasible unless the device isn’t launching soon. The MIUI 9 Beta testing has not commenced properly, not to talk of rolling out on a smartphone. As for the price, an earlier rumor hints that the Mi Max 2 price may be adjusted slightly but will still fall between 1499 Yuan and 1699 Yuan, not exceeding 1999 Yuan at most.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Max Full Specs, Price Revealed; Arriving with 5.7-inch FHD Screen, Helio P20, 4 GB RAM

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May 15, 2017

Samsung is prepping up to add a new phablet to its Galaxy J lineup. The alleged Galaxy J7 Max has been spotted in leaked images that have been reportedly taken from a product presentation. The leaked photos contain the specifications and features of the Galaxy J7 Max.

The leaked information that have been reportedly sourced from Samsung insiders suggests that the alleged Samsung Galaxy J7 Max (model number SM-SM-G615F) would be coming with a 5.7-inch TFT display that will carry support for full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. It is fueled by an octa-core processor that works at 1.6 GHz. Speculations have it that the phablet could be featuring the MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757V) chipset.

The MediaTek chip of Galaxy J7 Max would be supported by 4 GB of RAM. The phablet is expected to feature a native storage of 32 GB along with a microSD card slot.

It is arriving with a f/1.7 aperture 13-megapixel rear camera that is enabled with a dual LED flash. It will be coming with a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel with f/1.9 aperture. It will be also accompanied by a LED flash. The front camera will be coming Smart Glow 2.0 which seems to be a feature for snapping beautiful selfies.

The Galaxy J7 Max will be preinstalled with Android 7.0 Nougat and the phone will also support making payments through Samsung Pay Mini. It is likely that the phone would be featuring a fingerprint scanner that will come embedded under the Home button at the front. It will be packed with a 3,300mAh battery.

The above image state that the Samsung Galaxy J7 would be a better phone than the competitor Chinese phones. The second image states that the features like ability to make payments, Insta Share, Smart Augmented Reality, customization of images with live stickers and filters, front-facing flash, low-light photography, large-sized 5.7-inch full HD resolution supporting screen, and 4 GB RAM are not available on any of the Chinese brands that are priced below INR 20,000. This suggests that the Galaxy J7 Max would be priced below $312. Here is a chart that compares the upcoming Galaxy J7 Max with other Chinese phones like OPPO F1s, Vivo V5 and OPPO F3:

The Galaxy J7 Max is expected to be available in color choices like Gold and Black. It is likely to get announced in June. Since the phablet is powered by a MediaTek chip, it may not arrive in the U.S. as the chip is not compatible with LTE bands of the U.S. If the Galaxy J7 Max is going to arrive in the U.S., Samsung may release a Snapdragon variant of the phablet.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7R Launch Imminent as it Receives Bluetooth SIG Certification

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May 15, 2017

Samsung will be selling two Note series phablets this year, the first one is the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 and the second one is the flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note 8. The latter is expected to launch in the third quarter of this year, but the Galaxy Note 7R is heavily speculated to launch in the next month. The arrival of the Galaxy Note 7R seems to be imminent as it has received Bluetooth SIG certification. Earlier in this month, it had also received certification from Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

On May 12, the SM-N935F received certification from Bluetooth SIG, the regulatory body that checks whether the device supports the Bluetooth standard. The certification has not revealed any information on the specs of the phablet.

Rumors have it that the Galaxy Note 7R will not be available for purchase across the world. The first market that is expected to receive the Galaxy Note 7R is the home country of South Korea. The models that have been recently certified such as SM-N935S, SM-N935K and SM-N935L are speculated to be the respective variants of SK Telecom, KT Corporation and LG Uplus carriers of South Korea. China is also another country that is expected to receive the Galaxy Note 7R.

Nothing much is known on the specifications of the Galaxy Note 7R. However, recent rumors claim that the phablet would be arriving with the same specs that was available on the discontinued Galaxy Note 7.

The Note 7R is speculated to launch with two changes. The first one is that it will be launching with Android 7.0 Nougat pre-installed and the second one is that it will be packed with a smaller battery of 3,200mAh instead of the 3,500mAh battery that was available on the original Note 7. The refurbished Galaxy Note 7 is rumored to arrive in color choices such as Blue Coral, Black, White and Silver.

There is differing information available on the pricing of the phone. Leaked information coming from China says that the phablet would be available for 3,599 Yuan ($521). Earlier reports that came from Korea stated that the Note 7R would be priced around $620 in South Korea.

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Huawei Nova 2, Nova 2 Plus Leaks: Color Variants Showcased in Leaked Poster

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May 15, 2017

A leaked poster that had surfaced in the past week revealed that the Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus smartphone will get announced on May 26. However, Huawei has not released any official statement on the announcement of the new Huawei Nova phones. The launch of these phones seems to be drawing near as another leaked poster has appeared to show the color variants of the Nova 2 series.

The promotional poster shows the upcoming Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus will be available in three color variants like blue, green and pink. The front side of the phone can be seen sporting black colored bezels. However, the images of Huawei Nova 2 that appeared on TENAA had revealed the phone with white bezels.

The most striking change that will be seen in the upcoming Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus smartphones is the presence of horizontally aligned dual rear cameras coupled with dual-LED flash. The predecessor Nova phones came with single rear cameras.

There is no information available on the camera configuration of the upcoming Nova phones. The image also suggests that the Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus would be arriving with rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Appearance-wise, the Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus will have similar design, but they will be arriving with slightly different specifications. The Nova 2 will be a smaller device featuring a 5.1-inch display whereas the Nova 2 Plus will be featuring a 5.5-inch screen. Like the original Huawei Nova and Nova Plus, the successors phones are pegged to support full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.

Both the smartphones are speculated to be powered by the newly announced Snapdragon 660 mobile platform. Other details of the new Huawei Nova 2 series are currently available. Like the predecessor phones, the Nova 2 phones are expected to feature more than 3,000 mAh battery. Android 7.0 Nougat will come pre-loaded on these phones along with Emotion UI.

The details on the pricing and availability of Nova 2 series are also unavailable. As stated above, the Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus are rumored to get unveiled on May 26.

Xiaomi Has Sold 4 Million Units of The Redmi 3S in India

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May 14, 2017

Xiaomi India has revealed that the Redmi 3S has sold a record 4 million units in the country. The sales figure also includes sales of the Redmi 3S Plus and Redmi 3S Prime.

Released in India in August, the Redmi 3S sports a 5-inch HD display, a Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage. It also has a 4100mAh battery.

The Redmi 3S Prime on the other hand differs in RAM (3GB) and storage (32GB) only. While the Redmi 3S+ keeps the RAM at 2GB and doubles the storage to 32GB, it is sold as an offline exclusive.

It is not unusual for phones that offer high value for money to do well in India and the Redmi 3S series have proved that once again. Xiaomi also knows the Indian market is really important that is why it has established two production factories already.

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 Briefly Appears on Official Website: Sports OLED Display, Snapdragon 660, and ¥1199 ($174) Price Tag

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May 14, 2017

It has been months now since Xiaomi pulled off the Redmi Pro from its official website. When it happened, we thought they were preparing to launch its successor, the Redmi Pro 2 as there were a number of leaks then, sadly that hasn’t happened yet.

Today, the Redmi Pro 2 was spotted on Mi.com before it was pulled down. Lucky for us we managed to get a screenshot even though it is missing the image of the phone itself.

The Redmi Pro 2 is listed as sporting a 5.5-inch OLED display just like the original. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 which draws power from a 4100mAh battery. Unlike earlier reports that the Redmi Pro 2 won’t have dual cameras, this comes with 16MP dual cameras on the rear, an upgrade from the dual 13MP sensors on the Redmi Pro.

Last but not the least is the price. The Redmi Pro 2 will sell for ¥1199 (~$174), which isn’t too expensive for a phone with an OLED display and dual rear cameras. Although the memory configuration isn’t stated, we want to believe this is a 2GB RAM model.

The HTC U 11 May Sell For Less Than The HTC U Ultra

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May 14, 2017

On Tuesday, 16th of May, HTC will officially unveil the HTC U 11. The Snapdragon 835-powered phone is HTC’s flagship for the year. One of the most anticipated features of the phone is its unique mode of interaction which HTC is calling Edge Sense. Edge Sense lets you control the phone by simply squeezing the sides of the phone.

Since this is also a flagship, its bound to be pretty expensive. What is surprising is that there are reports the HTC U 11 may sell for a lesser price than the HTC U Ultra.

The HTC U Ultra was released earlier this year and is powered by a Snapdragon 821 processor. It is also a high-end smartphone but its high price tag is agreed by many to be unreasonable. A report from Taiwan says the HTC U 11 may be priced below NT $20,000 (~$662) which is less than the NT $20,900 promo price (~$692) that the U Ultra currently sells for now. The U Ultra goes for $749 in the US.

Since the U Ultra sells for more in the US, expect to still pay more for the U 11 as well. However, you might just not be paying as much as $749 for it.

Pre-order for the HTC U 11 is reported to begin on the 19th of May.

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Entire Moto Z, X, G, E, C Next-Generation Phones Revealed in a Leaked Shot

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May 14, 2017

A leaked video that was reportedly shot at a recent Lenovo event revealed that the rumored Moto X (2017) would be launching as “Moto X4.” The video was leaked by well-known and reliable leakster, Evan Blass. Today, he has tweeted a leaked image that seems to be shot at the same presentation. The new image shows the entire line of next generation Moto devices.

Before getting acquired by Lenovo, Motorola had released three series of Moto devices since couple of years. The Moto X line constituted of flagship phones and the Moto G series were midrange phones. The Moto E budget-friendly phones came with modest specs.

After getting acquired by Lenovo, the Chinese firm released the new Moto Z series with support for modular accessories in the previous year and there were no Moto X smartphones in 2016. It made the smartphone enthusiasts feel that the Moto Z line was introduced to replace the Moto X series. In 2016, Lenovo had also released Moto G4 and Moto E3 series phones. However, rumors started swirling in the last quarter of 2016 that Lenovo may launch the Moto X this year.= with midrange specs.

The following leaked shot shows the entire list of next-generation Moto series smartphones that are going to launch in future.

The 2017 Moto Z series includes Moto Z Play and Moto Z Force. The Moto Z Play will possess a 5.5-inch full HD display and support for Moto Mods accessories. The Moto Z Force will feature ShatterShield display, Moto Mods accessories support and 1 GB LTE speed.

The 2017 Moto X series would be arriving with a 5.2-inch FHD display with 3D glass and SmartCam feature that probably refers to dual rear camera.

The Moto G lineup include Moto gS and Moto gS+. The Moto gS will be featuring a 5.2-inch with FHD screen and full metallic chassis. The Moto gS+ would be coming with a 5.5-inch FHD screen and dual rear cameras. Since Lenovo has already released 2017 Moto G series phones, the Moto G5 and G5 Plus, the Moto gS and Moto gS+ seems to be 2018 models.

The 2017 Moto E series would be consisting of Moto E and Moto E Plus. The Moto E will have a 5-inch screen overlaid with 2.5D and will also include a fingerprint scanner. The Moto E Plus with 5.5-inch HD screen will be packed with a mammoth 5,000mAh battery.

The 2017 Moto C lineup would be featuring Moto C and Moto C Plus smartphones. The Moto C will be a 4G phone with 5-inch HD screen that supports 480 x 854 pixels. The Moto C Plus would be arriving with a 5-inch HD display and a 4,000mAH battery.

Latest Rumour: Huawei Honor 9 Launching on June 21?

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May 14, 2017

With up to two flagship devices in its kitty at the moment, Huawei still has no intention of calling it quit or slowing down in its race to a strong finish at the end of the year. The company’s soon-to-be bride is likely the Honor 9 which has been the subject of a couple of leaks and rumours.

The latest rumor surrounding the Huawei Honor 9 borders on its launch date. Latest rumour from some internet users in China is that the Honor 9 would be launched specifically on June 21 with some saying June 20. Before now we’ve heard rumors of the Honor 9 launching towards the end of June with no specific date set but the launch date is featured on this latest rumor. Now, we cannot be so sure about the rumored launch date as Huawei is yet to issue an official statement on that.

The Honor 9 is expected with the same 12MP+20MP dual camera setup just as the Mate 9 packs but the Leica badge won’t likely feature on this model. In addition, the Honor 9 is said to be tailored to the Xiaomi Mi 6’s design and specs. The leaked images of the device show a striking similarity between the two and the specs seems to align as well. The Huawei Honor 9 is expected with a 5.2 inches display and will be powered by a Kirin 960 backed by 6GB of RAM.

The Honor 9 had also appeared on China’s 3C for certification. From the 3C appearance, the Honor 9 is suspected to be the models STF-AL10, STF-AL00, STF-TL10 which would likely come with support for 5VDC / 2A or 9VDC / 2A charge output. The flagship is also expected with a front fingerprint sensor instead of the rear-mounted stock. The Honor 9 is also rumoured to come priced at 2499 Yuan for the base model. Why do I have a feeling the Honor 8 will be up to take on the Xiaomi Mi 6? We, apart from the specs that almost match each other, except for a difference in processor type, the Mi 6 and Honor 9 are said to have similar designs. We can’t be so sure about that, though.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Running on Exynos 8895 Crosses 7000 Mark on Geekbench

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May 14, 2017

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are available in two CPU variants. In the U.S., both flagships are available with Snapdragon 835 chipset. For regions out of the U.S., Samsung is selling the Exynos 8895 SoC editions of Galaxy S8 duo. The Snapdragon 835 driven Galaxy S8 has been spotted with impressive benchmarking scores of over 6000 mark on Geekbench. Now, the Galaxy S8 with Exynos 8895 has appeared on Geekbench and its prowess has been revealed as it has broken the 7000 ceiling on the benchmarking platform.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F appeared on Geekbench with Exynos 8895 (mentioned as universal8895). It is running on Android 7.0 Nougat and 4 GB of RAM. The octa-core processor of the Exynos 8895 is working at 1.69 GHz.

In the single-core test on Geekbench, the Galaxy S8 recorded a score of 2121. However, on multi-core test, it recorded one of the highest scores by a smartphone on Geekbench with 7101 score. This multi-score result suggests that it is even faster than iPhone 7 Plus. However, in single-core test it is slower than iPhone 7 Plus.

This is not the first time that the Snapdragon 835 Galaxy S8 has been outscored by its Exynos variant. Recently, it was found that the Galaxy S8 with SD 835 scored 162,101 points on AnTuTu whereas the Exynos 8895 recorded 174,155 points.

The second-generation Exynos 8895 SoC of the Exynos 9 Series is built with 10nm FinFET manufacturing technology. The Galaxy S8’s Exynos 8895 has an octa-core processor which works 2.3 GHz along with Mali-G71 graphics. The first-generation chipset is Exynos 8890 is present under the hood of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones from previous year.

The newer Exynos 8895 SoC offers 40 percent lower power consumption and 27 percent higher performance than the Exynos 8890. It can support up to 4K UHD screen and up to 28-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual rear cameras and a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. Speculations are rife that the Galaxy Note 8 arriving in August or September would be also available in Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 8895 SoC versions. Hence, the phablet is heavily pegged to feature rear-mounted dual cameras.

Alleged Image of OnePlus 5 Rear Leaks, Dual Cameras and Split Antenna Design in Tow

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May 13, 2017

The OnePlus 5 is a highly anticipated device and because of that there will be a lot of leaks, genuine and fake flooding the internet. While most of the features and its design are still unconfirmed, one thing we can be sure of is that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor.

A new image showing the rear of the OnePlus 5 has surfaced online. Since it is unconfirmed, we advise you take it with a pinch of salt. First, the color of the phone is the same Gunmetal Grey of the OnePlus 3T and you can make out the blurred OnePlus logo below the camera. However, that is where the similarities end.

The OnePlus 5 has dual rear cameras arranged in a vertical setup and the antenna lines are different but familiar. Familiar because they are the same as those on the OPPO R9S and the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro. OPPO calls it the split antenna design and we have no issues with the way it looks on the OnePlus 5.

The phone also appears smaller in terms of the width, hinting at a possible reduction in side bezels. This will probably make handling the device a lot easier.

The OnePlus 5 is scheduled for a Summer release but the exact day has not been revealed yet. It is rumored to come with 8GB of RAM and dual cameras.

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Samsung Prepares To Launch Mid-Range Exynos 7872 SoC with Full Network Support

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May 13, 2017

Samsung’s Exynos 8895 high-end processor is quite powerful that it even trumps the Snapdragon 835 processor in multiple areas. However, there is an issue that has been plaguing Exynos processors and that is limited network support. News has it that Samsung is planning to release a new mid-range chip that will support all the network bands in China.

The new chip said to be called the Exynos 7872 is built using the 14nm FinFET process and belongs to the Exynos 7 Octa series. The processor will have six-cores: four cortex-A53 cores for power efficiency and two cortex-A73 cores for performance. For its GPU it will have a Mali-T830 MP2, and a fully-integrated modem for improved network support. From the configuration, this can be Samsung’s answer to the Snapdragon 65x series.