It’s no news that this year marks 10 years since the first iPhone was released. To celebrate the event, rumor has it that Apple will launch an anniversary edition called the iPhone X which will have an OLED display.
An analyst at Cowen & Company, Timothy Arcuri says the decision to use an OLED display will add about $50 million to the company’s cost for the second quarter. This will in turn reduce profit margins.
Sources say that Apple has an agreement with Samsung to be the sole supplier for the 5.8-inch OLED display in the iPhone X. The outcome of that partnership has thrown a spanner in the works of other manufacturers like Huawei, Vivo and OPPO who wish to purchase OLED displays from Samsung. This has led them to form a partnership that will invest in a smaller company that manufactures OLED screens.
Chinese smartphone maker Elephone has launched in Russia. This should make it easier for their fans based in Europe to get access to their phones. A total of four devices have been launched and they can be purchased on online store DNS.
First is the Elephone S1 priced at 6990 Rubles (~$116). That is way pricey for a phone with a 5-inch 720p display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of built-in storage, and a measly 1800mAh battery. It ships with Android 5.1 but is upgradeable to Android Marshmallow. You can also expand the storage to up to 64GB via a microSD card slot. Though it does have a fingerprint scanner, that still doesn’t justify the high price.
Next is the Elephone S3. This has a larger 5.2-inch FHD display, 3GB of RAM and 16GB ROM. There is a 13MP rear-camera and a 5MP front-facing shooter. You also get a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 2100mAh battery. The Elephone S3 sells for 10,990 Rubles (~$183) and is available in silver, gray and gold.
For 16,999 Rubles ($283), you can pick up the Elephone P9000. Apart from having a larger 5.5-inch 1080p screen, the P9000 has 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. There is a Helio P10 processor under the hood and a 3000mAh battery. The P9000 ships with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has a 13MP Sony IMX258 sensor on the rear.
Chip makers Qualcomm and Mediatek announced towards the end of 2016 that their new flagships chips will be built on the 10nm node. However, Intel has announced that it will start trial production of 7nm chips this year.
For decades, Intel has based its chip creation on the words of its co-founder Gordon Moore who said that “the number of transistors incorporated in a chip will approximately double every 24 months”. The statement which is now referred to as Moore’s Law has seen chip manufacturers nearly double the performance and efficiency of a processor roughly every 2 years.
However, they discovered that the law couldn’t be applied any further during the making of 14nm-based chips as it was pretty difficult to fit more transistors on a smaller area. Now, the interpretation of Moore’s Law has to do with the reduced cost of transistors.
Intel says the 7nm is still in a testing phase and the result from the trial production will help them invest in large factories that can begin to produce chips based on the 7nm technology. They have also announced that they will be returning to the tradition of two new chips per manufacturing cycle instead of three like they did with their 14nm based chips (Broadwell, Skylake, and Kaby Lake).
A new set of renders has leaked suggesting Huawei has got the P10 and a P10 Plus variants in the works. The Huawei P10 had been making the rounds of late with leaked details coming out left, right and centre. The P10 was recently leaked as coming with more paint jobs and also with a highly sophisticated audio system developed in partnership with Yamaha and Harman Kardon.
Perhaps buoyed by the successful outing so far of the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, the latest leak suggests that Huawei is planning to launch the P10 in two variants. One of the P10 variants comes with a straight display, while the other variant would have a curved edge screen.
Both versions feature dual Leica cameras at the rear but the difference lies in the P10 having a straight screen and the P10 Plus having a curved display. In addition, the Huawei P10 Plus also sports a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor while the P10 packs only a front fingerprint sensor. It is not known if the P10 Plus also has a front fingerprint sensor as it still has a home button at the front. The rear camera on the P10 Plus also has a uniquely designed round flash. The P10 comes with full network support and has a model number VTR-AL00 while the P10 Plus also with full network support comes with model number VIC-ALoo.
The apertures up front on the P10 Plus is quite different from the P10, opening up the possibility of the device having an iris scanner, in addition to the front camera and PDAF. The Huawei P10 is expected to be launched at MWC 2017 where all the facts and features of the flagship would be made bare.
Barely a few months after the Android 7.1 upgrade was released, Google has announced that it is once again rolling out another update – 7.1.2 that would fix bugs and refine the OS’ features. The beta version of the Android Nougat 7.1.2 started rolling out yesterday to compatible devices which are enrolled in the Android Beta Program. The smartphones which would get the beta version now includes the Google Pixel and Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus Player and Pixel C. Next on the line to get the update would be the Nexus 6P.
The smartphones which would get the beta version right now includes the Google Pixel and Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus Player and Pixel C. Next on the line to get the update would be the Nexus 6P and it would hit the device soon.
According to Google, Android 7.1.2 is an incremental maintenance release focused on refinements, so it includes a number of bugfixes and optimizations, along with a small number of enhancements for carriers and users. After the Beta testing is over, the final release of the latest version would roll out via OTA updates in a few of months and the Nexus and Pixels smartphones which featured in the Beta program would get it first. If you are interested in joining the Android Beta Program you can enroll by visiting android.com/beta.
The leaked specs of the Meizu Pro 7 had surfaced yesterday and now an alleged real shot of the display has also emerged. Even though it’s a low quality image, it does reveal the dual-edge curved display of the smartphone.
The snapshot revealed by PriceRaja suggests that the device shown in the video is Meizu Pro series smartphone. The display features a sidebar on the left side to give access to frequently used apps. The Home button appears to be clickable and may come embedded with a fingerprint scanner.
As previous rumors have stated, the smartphone seems to sport a metal unibody design. Speculations are rife that the chassis of the Pro 7 is made up of titanium.
The leaked presentation slides contained shots that appeared as press renders of Meizu Pro 7. However, none of the slides showcased the front side of the flagship phablet. However, the slides contained the details on the specifications of the Pro 7.
The Meizu Pro 7 is expected to feature a 5.7-inch display with 4K resolution. A MediaTek Helio X30 chipset that features a 64-bit deca-core processor. Other rumors have claimed that the phablet would be powered by HiSilicon Kirin 960 chipset manufactured by Huawei.
The Meizu Pro 7 is speculated to be available in different RAM options such as 8 GB, 6 GB and 4 GB. All the three variants are expected to offer an internal storage of 128 GB. Rumors are rife that the Meizu Pro 7 with 8 GB RAM would be costing 3,799 Yuan ($552).
Last year, Meizu had released Meizu Pro 6 in April with 5.2-inch quad HD display and MediaTek Helio X25 chipset and later in November, a 5.7-inch quad HD display totting Meizu Pro 6 Plus powered with Samsung Exynos 8890 was unveiled. Hence, speculations also indicate that Meizu will be releasing both Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus this year.
The Chinese manufacturing is known for following a pattern of releasing its high-end devices in the second quarter. Hence, it is pegged to get announced between April and June.
Nott quite long ago, popular tipster Evan Blass leaked what is purported to be the real renders of the expected Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship. Evan Blass’ leak was perhaps the real shot we are getting on the Galaxy S8 ever since the device started resonating in the media. One again, another set of renders which are very similar to the one leaked by @evleaks have surfaced.
The latest leaked renders were shared by concept designer Benjamin Geskin who seems to have taken the leaked photo of the Galaxy S8 shared by Evan Blass and turned it into a set of sleek renders. The features highlighted on the render include the Infinity Display, Bixby button and then the elliptical-shaped rear fingerprint sensor.
Since it is based on Evan Blass’ leaked images, this one seems to be more accurate with a far better clarity of details. The dual curved edge display comes out very clear. The Bixby button is also seated at the right and it is rumored to be used to activate Samsung’s AI technology- Bixby. The rear camera and LED flash at the rear is also very conspicuous.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is expected to pop on March 29 according to the tipster but before then, here are the few details we know so far. The Galaxy S8 would feature a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution. We expect the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset onboard as well as between 4GB and 6GB of RAM which is accompanied by 64GB o expandable storage. It is likely that a USB Type-C port would be featured along with the traditional 3.5mm audio jack. The Galaxy S8 is also expected to feature an IP68 certification rating for dust and water resistance. There is also rumored to be a Galaxy S8 Plus in the works which come with a larger 6.2-inch display and a dual rear camera.
Nokia is expected to unveil new devices at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) on Feb. 26. Earlier this month, rumors started swirling that the Nokia P1, the alleged flagship from the company was spotted at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 at Qualcomm’s booth. However, the chip manufacturer denied the rumors and said it was only a reference unit. Concept Creator, that has created concept images of Galaxy S8 and iPhone has also created Nokia P1 concept based on the rumors of the device.
The video does not contain any information on the specifications of the device. However, only few details on the specs are revealed in the name of the video. It states that the Nokia P1 features a 22.3-megapixel rear camera, 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage.
The Nokia P1 concept video shows that the device features a hybrid SIM slot at the bottom part of the left side of the device. Its rear camera is enabled with triple LED flash along with a Nokia logo at the center. The right edge of the device seems to house a display lock/unlock button and volume controllers.
At the bottom, it seems to sport a 3.5 mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port and an external speaker. Below the display is a physical home button that probably features a fingerprint scanner. The smartphone seems to house a large display with super-slim bezels. Above the display, there is a selfie shooter and another Nokia logo.
As far as the design of Nokia P1 is concerned, it bears a premium appeal as its sports a metal unibody chassis like Nokia 6 along with chamfered edges. The device is shown in three colors, white, silver and black.
Rumors have revealed the Nokia P1 would be fueled by Snapdragon 835 chip. It is expected to feature a 5.3-inch quad HD IGZO display from Sharp. Some of the other features of Nokia P1 include a 3,500 mAh battery, and Android 7.0 Nougat OS.
There is no confirmation on whether the Nokia P1 will be announced at the upcoming MWC 2017. Some rumors have also stated that the company may unveil it in the second half of the year.
The rumor mill has been consistently spilling beans on the Lenovo Moto G5 Plus, but now details of the regular Moto G5 has also surfaced. Both the smartphones are expected to get unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017.
At the end of the previous week, the Moto G5 received certification from FCC (Federal Communications Commission) in the U.S. Its listing on FCC has revealed some of it specs. The smartphone will be equipped with a 3000 mAh battery enabled with Turbo Charging feature from Motorola.
The FCC documents have also revealed that the package of Moto G5 will also include a DTV Dongle television tuner that is compatible with Android devices. With NFC onboard, the smartphone will also carry support for Android Pay. A Brazilian blog has also revealed several details of Moto G5 that has a model number of XT1672.
It has a 5-inch screen that offers a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The device will be running on Snapdragon 430 chipset that will be coupled with 2 GB of RAM. It is expected to feature a native storage of 32 GB and it will also feature a microSD card slot. The Moto G5 is speculated to come loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS.
Its rear camera will be of 13-megapixel whereas its front-facing shooter will be of 5-megapixel. Even though the FCC listing has stated that Moto G5 has a 3,000 mAh battery, the Brazilian blog has reported that the smartphone will include a 2,800 mAh battery.
Speculations suggest that the larger battery belongs to Moto G5 and the smaller one is of Moto G5 Play. Both the smartphones are expected to come with similar specs. However, the Moto G5 is pegged to feature 3 GB of RAM.
The arrival of the smartphone is rumored to be drawing near as it is not only listed with FCC but also it has been approved from Brazil’s Anatel certification body. Like the Moto G5 Plus, it is expected to come in color choices of Silver and Gold. There is no information available on the pricing of Moto G5.
Concept phones are amazing. Though most times they feature designs the world is not ready for at the moment of release. Or at other times, designs that tend to be quite unusual or even bordering on being impracticable. But we love them all the same and this iPhone 8 concept is an example.
Last year, there was a rumor that the “Moto dimple” would double as a fingerprint scanner in the Moto M. I was particularly thrilled about it because the dimple was one of my favorite designs of the Moto G and Moto X series. Sadly, the Moto M didn’t have its fingerprint scanner embedded under the dimple. This iPhone 8 concept aims at a similar design but instead of a fingerprint scanner, it is putting the rear camera under the Apple logo. The concept design was created by Iskander Utebayev.
Placing the camera under the Apple logo might or might not have been considered by Apple itself but one thing we are sure about is that singular design change will raise the cost of the iPhone. The reason is because you will need a larger piece of sapphire glass to cover the lens. It is also hard to tell if moving the camera to that position will offer any advantages over the currently used position but the bottom line is the design doesn’t look bad.
When ZTE announced its Project CSX last year, there were high hopes for it. Following the unveiling of the phone’s (Hawkeye) specs a couple of weeks ago, those hopes have turned into disappointment. Speculations suggests the ZTE Hawkeye might be cancelled in favor of a higher-end model.
Hawkeye is currently on Kickstarter with a $500,000 goal and a February 19 deadline. Right now funds pledged sits at $36,056. ZTE knows they can’t meet the funding goal as people are very disappointed with the specs of the device. They have admitted they made a mistake in communicating the goals of the project and anticipating customers’ preference and want to salvage the situation.
An update posted on the Kickstarter page on January 20 has a link to a poll for features/specs that needs to be changed in Hawkeye while the price remains at $199. Below is the poll results as at today.
Last year, Meizu released a series of smartphones with not so spectacular specs lineup but all that changed when the Meizu Pro 6 Plus was released. It seems Meizu is intent on taking the bar a tad higher this year as the Meizu Pro 7 specifications have leaked so early in the year.
The Meizu Pro 7 isn’t a new entrant to the rumor mills, the device was earlier rumored as coming last year but wasn’t launched eventually. It should be noted that the Pro7 was among the devices listed in the leaked Meizu product schedule for 2017. And if that schedule is to be taken seriously, the Pro 7 should debut in June this year with a MediaTek Helio X30 chip onboard.
The leaked specification appeared in form of a Powerpoint document with images purported to be those of the device. The image, however, resembles those of the Pro 6 Plus, so we doubt if they are really for the purported Pro 7 or if the Pro 7 even exists.
Be that as it may, the leak specifies that the Meizu Pro 7 would feature a titanium body as well as a 5.7-inch 4K display (resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels) with support for AOD display screen technology. The flagship is also rumored as packing a rear camera with 12MP Sony IMX362 CMOS sensor. The camera is said to retain the ring flash featured on the Pro 6 and Pro 6 Plus.
On the SoC, the Pro 7 is rumored as coming with an Helio X30 chip with more than two storage versions. The base version is expected with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and it is expected with a 3299 yuan price tag. The second version expected to feature 6GB RAM + 128GB storage has a rumored price of 3,599 yuan. Yet, there is a third with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage rumored to be priced at 3799 Yuan. We’ll need to take these leaked specifications and photos with a pinch of salt because they are too outrageously good to be true.
The Sony Xperia XA looks set to get a successor after one year on the throne. The Xperia XA was announced in February during the MWC 2016 and did hit the market in June. And now, ahead of MWC 2017, renders of the device had earlier surfaced in a leaked image and now in a leaked video.
The most prominent feature with which the Sony Xperia XA (2017) could be recognized is the positioning of the front-facing camera as well as the USB Type-C port that it is coming with. The Xperia XA (2017) also comes with a sleek new design all shown in the 2-minute video. The video appeared on YouTube courtesy TechLover HD and even though the device carries the model number G3121 with no name officially ascribed to it yet, we know it is the 2017 edition of the Sony Xperia XA.
The video captures the device from different angles as well as shows the display of the device while in operation. The model number, Android version as well as a January 5 security patch. The Xperia XA (2017) on display is a prototype version and it is definitive that this is the Sony flagship that we would be seeing at MWC 2017. Unfortunately, not much is known about the specifications of the device, perhaps apart from the fact that it would feature a 23MP rear camera, as captured on the video. It would also come with somewhat narrow bezels at the sides, while the top and bottom edges would have wider bezels. You can check out the video from down below.
OnePlus 3 happens to be one of OnePlus‘ most successful smartphone, perhaps that explains why the company manufactured a OnePlus 3T variant of the same smartphone with some upgraded features in order to continue exploiting the success of the smartphone. OnePlus 3 comes with some spectacular features, one of which is the DASH Charge technology which it claims is superior to any other fast charging technology in the market.
Despite the DASH Charge, there is just a 3,000mAh battery onboard which fuels a 5.5-inch FHD display powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor, making it difficult to get much of the battery saved after charging. There is a custom Doze mode for battery saving but that only works when the smartphone is in sleep mode. However, if you are looking to get a more intense battery saving time on the OnePlus 3, then these kernel tweaks on XDA Forum could come in very handy. It could help prolong your phone’s battery life consistently, getting you up to roughly 7 to 8 hours of screen-on time on the OnePlus flagship.
One good thing about these kernel tweaks is that it doesn’t alter your phone’s usage afterward and you can always revert it back to custom settings if you are not okay with it. All the regular usage features like radios, network location, sync on, visible screen brightness are not affected by the tweaks. Apart from that, the kernel tweaks can also work and smartphone having a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chip inside it, not just OnePlus 3. But your phone must be rooted in order for these kernel tweaks to be applied.
After rooting the device, you’ll need to download a profile for the Interactive Governor, which will automatically apply the tweaks to your Snapdragon 820 chipset. You can get the full How to guide on XDA Forum from here.
A new listing of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 on GFXBench shows the smartphone running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. Hence, it is likely that the phablet is likely to get the software update soon.
The Redmi Note 3 with 32 GB storage and 3 GB of RAM has appeared on GFXBench. The operating system of the handset is mentioned as Android 7.1.1. This indicates that the Chinese manufacturer is testing the smartphone with the latest Android version. There are no details available on the version of MIUI present on the device.
However, since some of the specs of the smartphone appears to be mentioned incorrectly, the news about Nougat update for Redmi Note 3 should be taken with a pinch of a salt. The GFXBench listing shows that the smartphone features a 5.7-inch full HD display, but it actually features a 5.5-inch screen. The processing speed of hexa-core processor is shown as 2.0 GHz, but in reality its processing speed is 1.8 GHz.
Xiaomi had released the Marshmallow update customized with MIUI 8 skin for Redmi Note 3 users in December 2016. Hence, it is unlikely to release the newer software so soon to Redmi Note 3 users. Moreover, Xiaomi has also released Redmi Note 4 to succeed Redmi Note 3. If the company released Android 7.1.1 Nougat for Redmi Note 3, it is likely that its successor would be also treated with the latest flavor of Android.
In the past, the Xiaomi Mi 4c was spotted on a benchmarking site Android 7.0 Nougat. Some of the other Xiaomi smartphones that are rumored to receive Nougat update soon include Xiaomi Mi 4c, 4i 4s, Mi Max, Mi Note, Mi Note 2, Mi 5, Mi 5s and Mi Mix. However, the Chinese company has not revealed any information on when will it be releasing Nougat update to its device.
OPPO Find 9, the rumored flagship smartphone that is expected to launch is now pegged to arrive in Snapdragon 835 and 653chipset variants. Previous rumors have hinted that it may sport a bezel-less screen.
The OPPO Find 9 has been in the rumors since April 2015, but the smartphone has not released yet. New rumors hint that a cheaper version of OPPO Find 9 will be fueled by Snapdragon 653 whereas its flagship model will be powered by Snapdragon 835 that will be carrying an expensive price tag.
Recent reports have revealed that the Qualcomm will be providing initial supply of the Snapdragon 835 SoC to Samsung for its Galaxy S8 smartphone that is expected to launch at the end of March. It is expected to be available for purchase in April. Hence, other high-end smartphones that are rumored to feature release before April would come powered by some other processor and Snapdragon 835 driven flagships may be available in April or later.
Hence, speculations indicate that the OPPO Find 9 running on Snapdragon 653 would be available for purchase earlier whereas its Snapdragon 835 sibling may be available purchase by April or later.
The OPPO Find 9 may come with RAM options such as 4 GB and 6 GB as well as with internal storage variants like 64 GB and 128 GB. As far as the appearance of the device is concerned, it bears a resemblance to Nubia Z11, a 2016 smartphone that came with high-end specs and ultra-thin bezels. It is learnt that the OPPO Find 9 would be sporting even thinner bezels.
The rumor mail has revealed in the past that the OPPO Find 9 would be featuring a quad HD 5.5-inch screen. It would be becoming with a rear camera of 21-megapixel and a front-facing shooter of 16-megapixel. It would be packed with a 4,100 mAh battery equipped with VOOC flash charging technology by OPPO.
As far as pricing is concerned, the OPPO Find 9 is pegged to be available for purchase with a starting cost of CNY 3,999 ($581). Since it appears to be very costly for the Chinese market that is filled with numerous high-end smartphones with low price, it is likely that the $581 belongs to the flagship version of OPPO Find 9.
For the first time in five years, the iPhone wasn’t the best selling smartphone in China. That title is now held by the OPPO R9 which sold 17 million units, which is 4% of the market share and 5 million units more than the units of iPhone 6s sold in 2016. The report comes from Counterpoint Research, an analysis firm with headquarters in Hong Kong.
It is one thing to not be the top selling smartphone and it is another thing to have declining sales. For Apple, they are also suffering from the latter. In 2016, top sellers like OPPO, Vivo, and Huawei recorded an increase in shipments by 109%, 78%, and 21% respectively; Apple’s shipments declined by 21%, a tad better than Xiaomi who recorded a 22% decline in shipments.
The statement below from the research director at Counterpoint, Neil Shah explains why Apple suffered a decline last year:
“The key features which are driving smartphone market have been fast-charging, OLED displays, bigger batteries and dual cameras which were already available. But most were missing in the iPhone 6s. The iPhone 7 Plus has a bigger battery and dual camera but it was beyond the reach of most consumer in China because of price. In the iPhone 8, the OLED screen which is rumored will be a positive. I think the next model will be key for Apple.”-Neil Shah, research director, Counterpoint
Xiaomi released the Mi Note 2 back in November. The dual-curved phone was originally available in black and silver. However, at CES 2017, they unveiled three additional colors (pink, green, and blue) for the device. That brings it to five colors, right? But why stop there?
According to Xiaomi Founder Lei Jun, the Mi Note 2 will be available in coral blue as well. On his Weibo page, you will find pictures of his skiing trip in Switzerland in which he is holding a blue phone he has confirmed to be the Mi Note 2.
The Mi Note 2 is already referred to as a Galaxy Note 7 alternative. Releasing it (Mi Note 2) in one of the original colors (Blue Coral) of the Note 7 might actually be smart but some will still see it as a sort of imitation. But we guess Xiaomi is just taking advantage of the situation. So if you have been waiting for one more reason to pick up the phone, you have it already.
Oukitel is a smartphone maker that produces mainly affordable smartphones. The U20 Plus model is one of them and it has a dual camera setup and decent specs for the price of just about $100. Stay tuned for a full review.
The phone comes with all the usual accessories and some extras include a nice TPU case to protect your phone.
Oukitel U20 Plus Review: DESIGN
Design-wise, the phone is made entirely of plastic. It does not feel premium or anything but I have no complaints about the build quality.
We have a 5.5” 1080p display, which is sharp and good enough for daily use for a cheap phone.
The buttons are made of plastic too but they have a decent tactile response. One thing that I hate is that the power button is on the left. It is simply inconvenient.
On the back, we have a dual-camera setup that allows you to take pictures with bokeh effect. There is one 13MP shooter and another that has only 0.3MP. A fingerprint sensor is far from the fastest I’ve seen but it works 8/10 times.
We have the LED light but the capacitive buttons are not backlit.
The loudspeaker is like on most of the cheap phones – the sound is flat.
Oukitel U20 Plus Review: HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE
The phone sports okay specs for the price. The device ships with a quad-core MTK6737T chip (1.5GHz), 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.
The gaming performance is pretty good if you play the 3D games like Asphalt 8 on medium graphics. Still, you may see a few skipped frames but nothing major.
The phone gets warm pretty quickly but it does not overheat.
Oukitel U20 Plus Review: BENCHMARKS
Oukitel U20 Plus Review: USER INTERFACE
The Android 6.0-based user interface will give you a pretty much stock Android experience but there are some added features like a theme store or a bunch of gesture and motion controls that work pretty well.
I didn’t have any major lags or hiccups even after installing quite a few apps and I believe this is the most important thing for a cheap phone.
Oukitel U20 Plus Review: IMAGE QUALITY
When it comes to the image quality, you should never expect any great results from cheap phones. Still, the Oukitel U20 Plus can take some decent daylight photos but obviously, there is quite a bit of noise and the level of detail could be higher.
If you want to use a secondary camera, you have to select the SLR shooting mode. I have to tell you that the results are pretty good and you get a nice shallow depth of field effect.
The low-light camera performance does not really impress but that it the case for most of the cheap phones.
I didn’t have any connectivity issues and even the GPS lock speeds and accuracy were okay.
Oukitel U20 Plus Review: BATTERY LIFE
The 3300mAh battery performs pretty well. With my usage, I could get around 5 hours of screen-on time, which is a pretty good result.
Oukitel U20 Plus Review: CONCLUSIONS
Oukitel U20 Plus is another cheap phone from China that aims to impress you and it does by offering a dual-camera setup on a budget.
The image quality is not stellar but you can definitely get some decent photos for social media. Also, you get a nice and sharp display, a decent all-around performance for a cheap phone, a fingerprint scanner and a decent battery life.
On the other hand, the phone looks kind of cheap since it does not sport any premium materials in the construction. Also, I don’t like that the power button is on the left side and the capacitive keys are not backlit.
At the end of the day, the Oukitel U20 Plus is an interesting and pretty good phone for the price of just above $100 but as always, you have to consider a few shortcomings before buying it.
Android Wear 2.0 is coming very soon and if you are eager to get your hands on a watch sporting the new OS, you should look no farther than at the LG Watch Sport and Watch Style smartwatches.
Images of the watches were leaked recently but they were blurry and might have made it difficult to appreciate their beauty. Yesterday, Evan Blass (@evleaks) posted a new set of pictures of the Watch Style that are way clearer and show more details.
The Watch Style is the smaller of the two and has a 1.2-inch OLED display with a 360 x 360 resolution. Unlike the Watch Sport which has two physical buttons and a digital crown button, the LG Watch Style has only the latter. The pictures show the watch in two color variants: a Silver version with khaki-colored straps and a Rose Gold version with cream-colored straps.
LG’s Watch Style has an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of 67. So apart from being dust proof, you can also immerse it in water with a depth of between 15cm and 1 meter for 30 minutes. The Watch Style is said to have 512MB RAM, 4GB ROM, and a 240mAh battery.
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