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Meizu Pro 6 With Exynos 8890 Spotted, Could this be a New Variant?

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Joel Joseph
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Meizu announced the Pro 6 flagship back in April and the phone got mixed response from fans around the world. Some praised the new design and the cheap pricing of the device while some criticized the use of Helio X25 chipset inside. Given that LeEco released the Le 2 Pro variant with Helio X25 for just 1499 yuan ($232), Pro 6 seems like a costly option now. The Meizu flagship starts at 2499 Yuan ($384), almost $150 higher than the Le 2 Pro running on the same chip.

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But it looks like the Pro 6 could have a real “Pro” variant, which could take on the top flagships in the market right now. According to a leaked screenshot circulating on the internet, the Meizu Pro 6 flagship was seen running on the Exynos 8890 chipset. Given that Meizu has had a good relationship with Samsung in the past, providing chipsets for a number of Meizu flagships until this year, it is possible that the company decided to use the Samsung’s best chipset yet, the Exynos 8890 inside a powerful variant of the Pro 6. Other features of this variant leaked by the image include 4GB of RAM, 160 grams weight and Android 6.0.

If Meizu is really working on an Exynos 8890 Pro 6 variant, we could see another major upgrade — UFS 2.0 standard. The current version of the Pro 6 had to use eMMC 5.1 storage standard because Mediatek Helio X20 / X25 does not support UFS 2.0. But with a new chip on board, the company could easily upgrade the memory to the new and faster standard.

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Unfortunately, this information is derived from a leaked photo online, of which the authenticity cannot be ascertained at the moment. However, we would really like to see an Exynos powered Pro 6 this year, as it would give the new flagship a much-needed power boost.

What do you think? Should Meizu release a Pro 6 variant with Exynos 8890?

 

Xiaomi CEO Shares Some HD Pictures Of The Xiaomi Max: A True Phablet

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Joel Joseph
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Xiaomi has been teasing its new Xiaomi Max phablet for the past couple of weeks and the company will finally unveil the device this Tuesday, on May 10. Now, the company’s CEO Lei Jun has shared some beautiful pictures of the Xiaomi Max via his official Weibo page, giving us the first official look of the device from the front.

Check out the three new pictures released by the CEO from down below.
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There is no doubt that the Xiaomi Max is going to be large. In fact, according to the latest information, the phone is going to come with a massive 6.4-inch display to satisfy the needs of users who crave a large screen. Under the hood, the phone should come with Snapdragon 650 hexa-core chip with 2GB / 3GB RAM variants and 16GB / 32GB storage options. Expect a 16MP rear camera with an 8MP front shooter, 4000mAh+ battery and Android 6 with MIUI 8 on top. All these features for a price tag of around $200 make it a worthy phablet for budget users.

We have been hearing a lot about the phone for the past few days. You can check out our previous coverage from down below.

Xiaomi Max teaser reveals a capable camera onboard

Xiaomi Max hits TENAA

Xiaomi Max Pricing Leaked, Not as cheap as expected

Xiaomi Max To Come With A Large Battery Inside A Slim Body

Craving for more Xiaomi Max News? Then check out this page.

Kernel Source For Vernee Thor To Be Released Soon, First OTA Update On The Way

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Joel Joseph
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Vernee might be a new company in the world of the Chinese smartphone market, but it is making sure that it doesn’t follow the same path as some companies have done in the past. Vernee has just informed us that the company will soon release the Kernel Source for its recently released Vernee Thor mid-range smartphone. The phone has been popular among budget customers for its cheap pricing and good looks, and the company wants to make sure that after sales experience is top notch as well.

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The company has also informed us that the first OTA update of the Vernee Thor is on the way. According to the company, the update will optimize some of the Thor’s functions and improves the speed and accuracy of the Thor’s fingerprint sensor to a great extent. So, if you are one of the first customers to have received your Vernee Thor, then you can now wait for the first OTA update.

Vernee has also informed us that it has started the development of its own OS, called as the VOS. You can expect the first beta release of the company’s ROM in the next two to three months.

Vernee Thor main specs:

  • MT6753 8-core LTE chipset
  • 5.0 inch HD On-cell arc display
  • 3GB LCDDR 3 RAM
  • 16GB eMMC 5.0 ROM
  • 5.0mp front camera
  • 13.0mp rear camera
  • 2800mAh battery

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New Colorful MIUI 8 Teasers Released, Can You Guess Their Meaning?

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Joel Joseph
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We all know that Xiaomi will release the new version of its popular MIUI OS alongside the Xiaomi Max phablet next week. The company has been teasing some of the features of the device for the past few days, and earlier today, it released a new teaser for the MIUI 8 OS. Now, two more teasers have been released by the official Weibo account of the OS and the company has asked users to guess what they mean.

Check out the teasers from above. Can you guess what the company is trying to hint with these three images?

The company could be adding new color schemes on the new MIUI 8 version and some of them might be revealed in the images above. So, along with new additions in gestures and features, it looks like the new version will also bring a fresh and colorful look to the device. But these images could be hinting at much more than just colors. Some of the users on Weibo say that these posters hint at a dual OS setup, while other say that it is for split-screen multitasking feature. What do you think it indicates?

As mentioned above, the new MIUI 8 OS is not just about design upgrades, but also adds new gesture and feature upgrades. For example, it will add new gestures for calls, notes and even the drop down notification menu is getting a feature and design refresh.

Looks like the new update is going to be interesting. May 10 is less than a week away, so stay tuned for more details.

 

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Huawei Honor V8 Will Be Able To Capture 360 Degree Photos

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Joel Joseph
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Xiaomi isn’t the only company unveiling an important device on May 10. The company’s direct rival Chinese company, Huawei also has an important event the same day when it will unveil the Honor V8 flagship with dual camera setup. While we are still wondering what all features the new setup will bring to the device, today, the company revealed an interesting feature of the phone.

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Honor just posted a new gif image on its official weibo page which reveals that the upcoming Honor V8 will be able to capture 360 degree photos. And from the image posted, it looks like the phone has done a great job capturing a full 360 degree photo of the girl. This must have something to do with the dual camera setup on the back of the device, and we will definitely hear more about this feature during the unveiling conference on May 10.

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As for the other specs, the Honor V8 is going to have a high-end variant with 2K display on board, making it the first Huawei smartpone with such high resolution. Both variants will have 5.7-inch displays but the standard one comes with just 1080p resolution. Other features include 4GB of RAM, 32GB / 64GB of memory, 12MP dual cameras, 8MP front shooter, Android 6.0 and 3400mAh battery.

Thge launch is less than a week away and we can expect to hear more details about the phone in the next few days.

READ MORE:

Honor V8 Invite Comes With Camera Samples

Honor Reveals Four New Teasers For the V8 Flagship

 

Ulefone Future Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Performance (Video)

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Joel Joseph
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Ulefone Future recently went for sale via flash sale method for $199.99. The highlight feature of the phone is the bezel-less 5.5-inch display on board. However, the phone is known for yet another unique feature, its side mounted fingerprint sensor. Today, the company decided to demonstrate the performance of Future’s fingerprint sensor. The placement of the scanner is ideal for many, near the power button. So, it’s easy to reach out and unlock the device whenever you need. You can check out the video from down below.

 

So, Ulefone admits that the fingerprint sensor on the Future isn’t the fastest one in the market, mainly because of the small surface area available. Since the available area is small, the sensor takes slightly more time to recognize the user’s fingerprint as compared to rivals. But the company adds that this is the latest generation sensor in the market, which means it is highly responsive.

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Now that the flash sale is officially over, the Ulefone Future is available for pre-sale via a number of retailers for $239.99. You get seven different accessories bundled with the phone at this price. You can check out more details of the pre-sale of the device from here.

To recap, the Ulefone Future comes with a 2GHz octa-core Helio P10 processor with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There will be a 3000mAh battery on board which charges within an hour, with stock Android 6.0 experience. At the back, the phone features a 16MP Samsung S5K3P3 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF and dual tone LED flash. Up front, you get a 5MP selfie camera. Other features of the phone include USB Type-C, LTE etc.

You can read more about the phone from the company’s official website.

 

 

ZTE Axon 2 To Come With Top-End 2K Sharp Screen, Perfect For VR

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Joel Joseph
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2K resolution on a smartphone display has always been the topic of discussion, with some believing that there’s no real need for such high-resolution panel, while others stating that 2K is really the future. Huawei’s CEO, Richard Yu has always been a strong criticizer of 2K resolution on smartphones, that is, until recently. A few weeks back, he revealed that although 2K resolution would be unnecessary on a smartphone display of size less than 6.5-inches, it was needed for VR. Hence, even Huawei was going to release a 2K smartphone this year.

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Now, ZTE’s CEO Zeng Xuezhong revealed his views on the matter and his comments indicate that the upcoming ZTE Axon 2 flagship is all set to come with a 2K resolution display that’s better than rivals. He revealed late yesterday that ZTE’s Axon flagship is using the top-end panel from Sharp with 2K resolution which makes it amazing. He further revealed that 2K displays were necessary for VR since in a VR headset the screen was too close to the eyes and the image looks enlarged. This is why smartphones need to have at least 2K resolution displays to deliver a good VR experience.

The CEO also revealed a picture of VR (added above), which hints that the company will release some VR related products soon. A VR headset from ZTE won’t be a surprise given that major tech players are all invested in this emerging market. But according to Xuezhong, a good VR experience is not just about 2K resolution screen, as there are a number of other factors involved as well. The experience will also depend on the screen’s color gamut, contrast ratio, response time and power consumption.

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Axon 2 Spotted On TENAA

Considering these comments from the company CEO, it looks like the upcoming ZTE Axon 2 will give these factors due attention to ensure a great VR experience. ZTE is said to be working on VR / AR since 2009 and by 2015, it is said that the company has hundreds of patents under its belt.

Since the CEO has started commenting about VR and Axon flagship, it is possible that we will meet the new device soon. We had already spotted the Axon 2 model recently, you can read more about that from here.

Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2 Data Transfer Speed Test vs GoPro Hero 4

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Joel Joseph
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Earlier today, we reported that Xiaomi was going to soon announce the new generation Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2. Then, we got our hands on a test doc of the Yi Camera’s battery life and it showed that the device could record 4K videos at 30 fps for nearly 120 minutes continuously. Now, we have got our hands on another document of the new Yi camera generation, this time testing the data transfer speeds, from the camera to the connected smartphone via its Wi-Fi connection.

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So, the Wi-Fi was set at a random channel and the distance between the Yi 4K Action Camera 2 and the connected smartphone was 1 meter. The test was simple. The user first recorded a video of around 500MB on the new camera. Then he downloaded and installed the companion camera app onto his phone and connected the camera via Wi-Fi. There were two phones used for this test, a Xiaomi Mi Note and an iPhone 6S Plus. Further for comparison, the GoPro Hero 4 Black edition was also tested following the same process.

So, the results of the test are as follows:

Model number band (channel) Phone download file size（MB） download time（s） download rate（MB/s）
Z16V13LW612-AUS1094059 2.4G (chl 6) MI NOTE LTE 510 153 3.33
iPhone 6s 510 140 3.64
5G (chl 153) MI NOTE LTE 510 155 3.29
iPhone 6s 510 135 3.78
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 2.4G (chl 6) MI NOTE LTE 510 175 2.91
iPhone 6s 510 210 2.43
5G (chl 161) MI NOTE LTE 510 155 3.29
iPhone 6s 510 135 3.78
Z16V13LW612-AUS3368264 2.4G (chl 6) MI NOTE LTE 540 177 3.05
iPhone 6s 540 151 3.58
5G (chl 157) MI NOTE LTE 540 174 3.10
iPhone 6s 540 147 3.67
Z16V13LW612-AUS2545843 2.4G (chl 6) MI NOTE LTE 540 170 3.18
iPhone 6s 540 144 3.75
5G (chl 149) MI NOTE LTE 540 172 3.14
iPhone 6s 540 146 3.70
GoPro HERO4 Black 2.4G (chl 11) MI NOTE LTE 540 355 1.52
iPhone 6s 540 356 1.52

So, there are four samples being tested out here of the new Yi Action camera. Plus, at the end, you can find the GoPro Hero 4 Black for comparison. It looks like the new Yi Camera generation manages to transfer the video at double the speed as compared to the GoPro model.

We hope to get more details about the new Yi camera from our source, including some camera samples. So, stay tuned to gizmochina in the coming days.

 

360 N4 Teaser Reveals Super Fast Charging, 50% In Just 5 Minutes

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Joel Joseph
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360 Mobiles, formerly known as QiKu is all set to release their second smartphone in 2016, namely the 360 N4. The company had released the 360 F4 budget smartphone a few weeks back and the new N4 is expected to be the mid-range offering from the company. We have been seeing teasers about the device for the past few days, including one confirming Helio X20 deca-core chip on board.

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Now, the latest teaser from the company reveals something great about the phone’s fast charging capability. According to the gif picture posted today, the 360 N4 should come with super fast charging. In the image, we can see that the phone charges from 0% to 50% in a matter of just 5 minutes, which is really amazing. So, will we be seeing such fast charging tech on the N4? Can’t say, but the teaser does raise our expectations about the phone’s charging tech. Hopefully, we will get to see something extraordinary at the event on May 9.

360 N4 Render

As for the design of the device, earlier renders have shown that the phone should come with a curved body. Coming to the specs, the phone will come with the Helio X20 deca-core chip with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There will be a 13MP camera at the back and a 5MP front-facing shooter. TENAA also revealed that the phone comes with a 3000mAh battery, 5.5-inch 1080p display and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS on board. You can read more about the specs from the phone’s TENAA listing.

The company will launch the new device on May 9, which is just a few days away. So, stay tuned for more details.

Cubot Cheetah Goes Into Pre-Sale Stage From Next Week

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Joel Joseph
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Cubot and Cheetah entered into a partnership recently to release their first flagship smartphone called as the Cubot Cheetah. The phone was showcased back at MWC 2016 in Barcelona, Spain, so we are not new to this device. However, what we were wondering till now was when the new Cheetah phone would go into pre-sale. Now, new information reveals that the Cubot Cheetah phone will start pre-sale sometime next week.

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The phone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS on top,  with a highly customizable Cheetah launcher on top. The phone would be running Cheetah mobile’s 3D desktop and comes with all the important apps like Cleaner Master to make the most out of the device. Other software features of the device include a gallery app with Wi-Fi transfer for speedy transfer of photos, Cheetah Mobile’s HD wallpapers and themes.

As for the specs, the Cubot Cheetah is a pretty good smartphone. It comes with a 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. This storage is further expandable via MicroSD slot, but it is a hybrid one, so you can either use dual SIM cards or a single SIM with MicroSD. There will be a 5.5-inch FHD 1080p display translating into pixel density of 400 ppi. At the back, you get a fingerprint sensor as well, which unlocks in just 0.3 seconds.

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The 13MP rear camera is from Samsung (3M2 sensor) with 5P lens and LED flash. Up front, you get an 8
MP front facing shooter. Inside, there is a 3050mAh battery with 5V 2A fast charging tech. The phone comes with support for 4G LTE networks, 5G Wi-Fi transfer speeds, GPS, A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, HotKnot and OTG.

The Cubot Cheetah features an aluminum body with 2.5D glass and comes in three colors, namely space gray, gold and rose gold. At MWC, it was said that the phone will go on sale for $220, but let’s wait for the official pre-sale price next week. You can read more about the phone from here.

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Xiaomi Max Pricing Exposed, May Not Be As Cheap As Expected

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Joel Joseph
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It looks like the next few days are going to be flooded with news and leaks about the Xiaomi Max phablet. We already have seen images, and the specs of the device, thanks to the previous leaks. There was even a rumor that the phone was going to be priced at just $200, which would have been awesome. But according to the latest information, the Xiaomi Max’s price could be a bit higher than expected.

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Thanks to a leaked image of a PPT presentation found by Mydrivers, it is said that the Xiaomi Max could sell at 2199 yuan which comes to $338. In the image, we can see that the phone comes with Snapdragon 650 chip, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Max Back Case Reveals Infrared Port On Top

Now, this makes things really interesting. If you remember, the standard edition of the Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship starts at just 1999 Yuan ($310). This model features the mighty Snapdragon 820 (slightly underclocked) version with 3GB of RAM and a 5.2-inch 1080p display. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Max is expected to come with the much, much slower hexa-core Snapdragon 650 chipset. It’s not even the Snapdragon 652 chip. Considering this information, it really doesn’t make sense for the company to price the new phablet at such a high price. So, you might want to take this leak with a pinch of salt.

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Moving on, the phone is said to come with a 6.4-inch 1080p display with 2GB / 3GB RAM and 16GB / 32GB storage variants. There will be a large battery inside, with a capacity of more than 4000mAh (most likely 4500mAh). The phone is also said to come with an infrared port on the top. Other features of the Xiaomi Max include a slim profile, 2.5D glass and a metal body with fingerprint sensor located at the back.

You can read more about the leaked TENAA pictures of the Xiaomi Max from here.

 

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Exclusive: Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2 Triumphs The GoPro Hero 4 In Battery Life

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Joel Joseph
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Earlier today, we reported that Xiaomi was going to announce the new generation version of the Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2 soon, most likely at the May 10 event, alongside the unveiling of the Xiaomi Max phablet. We got a lot of details about the device via pictures posted online, but now we have some exclusive information about the Yi 4K Action Camera 2. Our source has just provided us with a test file of the new Yi Camera which gives us some insight into the device’s battery life.

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Like the name suggests, the new generation Yi Action Camera 2 will be able to capture 4K videos at 30 fps. We all know that 4K video recording drains a lot of battery, which is why the manufacturer of the camera decided to test out a few samples for evaluation of its battery life while capturing 4K resolution video at 30 fps.

The test was carried out at an indoor room temperature of 20 degrees celsius, with both Wi-Fi and LCD display turned off. The company has compared the Yi 4K Action Camera 2 with the GoPro Hero 4 Black model, both under same conditions. The Yi Camera comes with a 1400mAh battery which should be good for 8 hours of life under normal usage. On the other hand, the GoPro Hero 4 comes with a slightly smaller 1160mAh battery.

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So, here are results of the test. The company tested out five different samples of the new action camera and compared them with one GoPro Hero 4 Black model. On a couple of occasions, the Yi camera managed to record 4K video at 30 fps for a good 120+ minutes. The rest of the samples also provided 110+ minutes of recording.

Coming to the GoPro Hero 4 Black model, it managed to record for just 42 minutes, which is too low as compared to the Yi camera. But in the test, it was noted that the GoPro model shut down automatically during the recording. The model comes with temperature protection, which automatically shuts down the device when the temperature surges beyond a limit. So, the tester couldn’t record 4K video till the battery drained out on this model.

Model No. Battery Capacity Power Consumption Record Time
Z16V13–3368264 3.85V 1400mAh 5.39Wh 523.5mA/5V 2.62W 122 mins
Z16V13–2038921 3.85V 1400mAh 5.39Wh 548.34mA/5V 2.74W 116 mins
Z16V13–2545843 3.85V 1400mAh 5.39Wh 552.6mA/5V 2.77W 114 mins
Z16V13–2624129 3.85V 1400mAh 5.39Wh 524.25mA/5V 2.62W 121 mins
Z16V13–1633742 3.85V 1400mAh 5.39Wh 527.3mA/5V 2.64W 119 mins
Gopro Hero4 Black 3.8V 1160mAh 4.4Wh 766.54mA/5V  3.83W 42 mins

(The first four (Z16V13LW612AUSXXXXXXX) are 4K Yi Action Camera 2 models while the last one is the GoPro Hero 4 model)

You can see that the Yi Camera consumes less power while recording than the GoPro Hero 4, which made sure that it could record in 4K resolution without any overheating worries.

We hope to get hold of other test data from our sources very soon, so stay tuned for more details.

Meanwhile, check out our previous article wherein we have revealed more details about the upcoming action camera from Xiaomi.

Xiaomi Max TENAA Pictures Reveal Rear Placed Fingerprint Sensor

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Joel Joseph
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While we may not meet the Mi Band 2 at the May 10 event, we are definitely going to see Xiaomi’s first true phablet in the market called as the Xiaomi Max. Most of the specs of the device have already been leaked, which has painted a pretty decent picture of the phone. Now, pictures of the Xiaomi Max certified by the TENAA website have started circulating online, giving us a good view of the front as well as the back of the device.

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We have already seen the front of the device in multiple instances, one via the teaser video released by the company and another via the images leaked yesterday. Till now, we haven’t really got a good look at the back of the device. But now, we have that image as well. TENAA images reveal that the phone will come with a metal body and fingerprint sensor at the back of the Max. In fact, this seems like an enlarged version of the Redmi Note 3 smartphone. This isn’t a bad thing considering we all liked the metal design of the mid-ranger. We can find the Mi branding at the back of the phone as well as the camera sensor and the dual tone LED flash on the top left corner.

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Coming to the front, we already know how it will look thanks to previous leaks. The sensors on top are placed symmetrically. The bezels are thin, although there will be thin black borders around the screen as confirmed by yesterday’s images. Below the screen, there will be three capacitive buttons as well. Given that the design is the same as the one leaked before, there is a good chance that this is indeed the Xiaomi Max phablet.

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As for the specs, the phone is said to come with a large 6.4-inch 1080p display, with Snapdragon 650 hexa-core chipset, 4500mAh battery and a price tag of 1299 Yuan ($200). You can read more about the specs of the Xiaomi Max from here.

 

 

 

Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2 Details Leaked, Launching Soon

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Joel Joseph
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Xiaomi announced the Yi Action Camera back in 2015 and it was quite popular among customers due to its compact size, powerful specs and cheap pricing. Now, the company is all set to release the new Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2, most likely next week and we have lots more details about the upcoming device.

So, what all upgrades can we expect on the new generation Yi Action Camera 2?

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According to a leaked set of pictures online, the new action cam will come with a 12.35MP Sony IMX377 camera sensor. To recap, the previous generation model came with a larger Sony IMX 206 Exmor sensor. Now, you may be disappointed to see that the resolution has been reduced, however, let me remind you that the IMX377 CMOS sensor is pretty fast and supports 4K video shooting. The chip has been upgraded to Ambarella A9, which is known for its high performance and low power consumption. The chip is low power consuming even when recording at 4K 30 fps.

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The Yi Action Camera 2 will come with a 2.19-inch display with Gorilla Glass protection. Further, it will have 160-degree viewing angle and 640 x 360 pixel resolution with 330 ppi density. Even the battery on the device has been upgraded to 1400mAh (the previous one had 1010mAh) which means better battery life. It is said that the battery should last for around 8 hours on a single charge. If you want to take 4K videos at 30 fps it would still last for a good 110 minutes.

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While we are unsure about rest of the features of the Yi 4K Action Camera 2, it should come with connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and various ports like MicroUSB or MicroHDMI. We still don’t know for sure whether there would be a MicroSD card slot on board, but it most likely should. We recently got out hands on the test data of the new action camera and it confirms the presence of the MicroSD card slot along with Wi-Fi support.

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As for the colors available, from the pictures, we know for sure that there will be a white and a black version. But expect more colors at launch. No info on the pricing yet, but we have got lots more details coming on the Yi 4K Action Camera 2, so stay tuned.

Check out the battery life of the 4K Yi Action Camera 2 from here.

Vernee Apollo Lite To Feature The Samsung S5K3P3 16MP Camera Sensor, Launch Delayed

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Joel Joseph
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Although Vernee Apollo is the real flagship smartphone of the company, its slightly toned down brother, the Vernee Apollo Lite is no slouch and comes with pretty powerful specifications as well. The company has been throwing some light on the phone’s body and specs for the past few weeks and now, Vernee has revealed yet another interesting feature of the Apollo Lite smartphone. The company confirms today that the Vernee Apollo Lite comes with the Samsung S5K3P3 sensor.

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The company is touting the device as the first Helio X20 powered smartphone in the market with this camera sensor on board. Nothing special about this claim, but still it will interesting to see how well the camera performs on the device. This Samsung ISOCELL sensor comes with 1.0μm pixels with 16MP and supports PDAF, 4K video recording. Moreover, it is just 5mm thick, ensuring that the unit won’t be protruding out of the body.

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Rest of the specs of the Vernee Apollo Lite are impressive as well. The phone comes with the Helio X20 MT6797 deca-core processor with a 5.5-inch FHD Arch Sharp IGZO display. There will be 4GB of RAM on board along with 32GB of internal storage. Up front, the phone comes with a 5MP shooter. As for software, there’s Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS on board. Other features of the device include USB Type-C port, dual SIM (hybrid), compass, gyroscope etc.

READ MORE: Vernee Apollo Lite Comes With a 3180mAh Battery And Pump Express Fast Charging

The company had earlier reported that the Apollo Lite would be announced in May. However, now the company reveals that the launch has been delayed to June.

 

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OnePlus 3 Detailed Specs & Price Leaked: SD820, 16MP Rear Camera & More

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Joel Joseph
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Given that most manufacturers have already announced their flagship phones for 2016, our attention is now towards the Chinese manufacturer OnePlus who is reportedly preparing the launch of its new generation flagship model, the OnePlus 3 sometime around May 18. The smartphone market is nothing like when OnePlus entered back in 2014, with the competition intensifying with the entry of more Chinese handset makers into the international market. So, there is no doubt that the company will have to step up its game this year.

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Thanks to a leak from a popular user on Weibo, KJuma, we now have a lot more details about the OnePlus 3 flagship. From what we can see, the phone will offer tremendous value for the money you put in, starting at just $310. In fact, the pricing and the memory details are in line with what we had leaked exclusively a few days back. So, let’s look at what the OnePlus 3 would most likely offer.

Every year, OnePlus makes sure that their flagship phone comes with the best chipset in the market. This year too, the company is said to continue the tradition, using Snapdragon 820 inside the OnePlus 3. The new leak reveals two memory variants. The standard version will come with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. On the other hand, the high-end variant should come with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. At this point, we don’t know whether the storage will be expandable or not.  As for the display, it should have a 5.5-inch panel with 1080p resolution.

As for the camera, the phone should come with a 16MP rear sensor with a large aperture which reportedly takes amazing bokeh effect photos. Well, we did see a camera sample from the OnePlus 3 revealed directly by the company CEO and it looked good. Up front, you can expect an 8MP shooter. Inside, there will be a 3500mAh battery and for software, Android 6.0 based Hydrogen OS 2.0. There was no mention of fast charging tech in this new leak, but earlier today, we saw a new OnePlus A3000 phone certified with OPPO’s low voltage 5V 4A charging support, which should end up on the OP3.

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Now, coming to the pricing, the OnePlus 3 will start at 1999 yuan ($310) says the leak for the 4GB RAM + 32GB version. The high-end 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant will retail for 2499 Yuan ($384). If true, these are some aggressive prices for the specs the phone comes with. To recap, one of the best value for money handsets in the market right now, the Xiaomi Mi 5 also starts at $310, but it comes with 3GB RAM and an underclocked CPU.

We haven’t really seen the new OnePlus 3 handset in real life, so we don’t know how the phone will end up looking. But we can expect the company to cook up a great design for their most important smartphone of this year.

Stay tuned for more details.

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OPPO R9 Plus Top-End Version With 128GB ROM Goes On Sale In China For $554

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Joel Joseph
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OPPO R9 series smartphones have been doing well in China ever since it was announced back in March. The company managed to sell nearly 180,000 units in the first day of launch alone. Later in April, even the OPPO R9 Plus variant with a larger display, battery and better specs went on sale. Now, the company has just released the top-end variant of the OPPO R9 Plus and it will go on sale in China from today.

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This top-end model comes with a massive 128GB of storage inside, making sure that you never run out of memory on the device. Rest of the specs are pretty impressive as well. The OPPO R9 Plus comes with the Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor inside with 4GB of RAM. The ROM is further expandable via MicroSD card up to 128GB, clearly making sure that you can store a lot of stuff inside the smartphone. Further, there will be a large 4120mAh battery with the company’s low voltage VOOC fast charging tech. This will make sure that the 6-inch 1080p display on board won’t be an issue for battery life.

Coming to the camera department, the phone comes with 16MP front and rear cameras. The front camera is ideal for selfies with f/2.0 aperture and 5P lens, while at the back, you have the Sony IMX298 with 1.12u pixel sensor and f/2.0 aperture. Other camera features of the phone include support for 4K videos and HDR.

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The OPPO R9 Plus 128GB edition will go on sale in China from today for a price tag of 3599 Yuan. This comes to around $554.

So, what do you think about this large storage offering from the company?

 

Huawei G9 Lite Smartphone & MediaPad M2 Tablet Official In China

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Joel Joseph
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Like expected, Huawei unveiled the Huawei G9 Lite and MediaPad M2 7.0 tablets in China today. The company had revealed teasers for the launch of the two devices, so it doesn’t come as a surprise.

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Chinese companies often have the tradition of keeping two different names for one smartphone. The company is using a similar strategy here as the Huawei G9 Lite (for China) is actually the Huawei P9 Lite (international name). Most of the specs were already revealed earlier. So, the G9 Lite version come with a 5.2-inch 1080p display with the new Kirin 650 chipset under the hood clocked at 2GHz. There will be 3GB of RAM on board and 16GB storage which is further expandable via MicroSD.

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While you won’t get the dual camera setup found on the flagship P9 series, the new G9 Lite comes with a single 13MP rear sensor and an 8MP front facing shooter. There will be a fingerprint sensor at the back as well that unlocks in 0.5 seconds. The phone will be available for 1699 Yuan in China, which comes to around $260. There will be three colors available, white, gold and black.

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Along with the new smartphone, Huawei also unveiled new tablets, the MediaPad M2 7.0 and 10.1 models today. This new models in the company’s M2 series features 7-inch and 10.1-inch displays with 920 x 1200 resolution. They come with a fingerprint sensor, 1080p display and Snapdragon 615 chipset under the hood. Other specs of the tablet include 3GB of RAM, 13MP rear camera with LED flash and selfie 5MP front facing shooter. Also, there will be a decent 4360mAh battery on board.

The MediaPad M2 7.0 will go on sale for 1599 Yuan ($245) for the 16GB model and goes up to 1799 Yuan ($276) for the 32GB model. The 10-inch model starts at 1499 Yuan ($230) (16GB) Wi-Fi only and for the SIM card version, 16GB starts at 1899 Yuan ($292) and 32GB for 2099 Yuan ($322).

Pre-order start from today and these two models will go on sale in China from May 19.

 

 

 

OnePlus 3 Certified In China, Comes With 5V 4A Fast Charging Tech

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Joel Joseph
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Although OnePlus is yet to reveal a final date for the release of its new OnePlus 3 flagship, rumors state that the phone will be announced this month itself. Now, it looks like the rumors does have some backing as the model OnePlus A3000 most likely the OnePlus 3 was just certified in China. In case you are wondering, it was not certified by TENAA, but rather the phone received 3C certification.

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This gives us some insight about the charging specs of the OnePlus 3 and here’s where things get really interesting. The certification listing reveals that the phone will support fast charging at 5V 4A, which translates into a maximum wattage of 20W. This would really speed up the charging process. But what’s even more interesting is that it the phone is said to come with OPPO’s low voltage charging technology instead of Qualcomm’s Quick Charging tech.

So, how did OnePlus manage to use OPPO’s fast charging tech inside its new flagship smartphone? At this moment, we have no answer, but we wil have to wait for the official unveiling event of the OnePlus 3 to get more answers.

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In related news, we had seen the company trademark the name “Dash Charge” recently. Judging from the name, we expected it to be some kind of fast charging technology from the company. However, we are not quite sure whether the fast charging on the new OnePlus device will end up being called as this.

As for the specs, the OnePlus 3 is expected to come with Snapdragon 820 chipset with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There would be another version with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Pricing would be competitive as well, expected to start at 1999 Yuan translating into just $310. This would make it one of the best value for money smartphone in the market right now, even beating Xiaomi Mi 5 which features just 3GB RAM on the base model.

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OnePlus is rumored to release the new flagship sometime around May 18. However, we haven’t seen any official teasers or invites for the same till now.

Meanwhile, you can check out the first camera sample from the flagship from here.

 

Vernee Thor Comes With A Better Charger, Teardown Video Released

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Joel Joseph
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Vernee Thor, the company’s first smartphone turned out to be quite successful, thanks to its cheap pricing and competitive specs. The company has been promoting its new device via stress test videos recently, and now, Vernee has revealed more information on the charger used by the Thor smartphone.

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According to the company, users often neglect the importance of chargers, which plays a key role in the charging speed as well as the safety. But the company has given due attention to the Vernee Thor’s charger, making it durable as compared to other chargers. In fact, the company just released a new video tearing down the charger as well as comparing it with competitive products. You can check them out from below.

Vernee Thor comes with pretty good specs for its price. The phone come with the 64-bit MT6753 octa-core processor with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable memory. There will be a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing shooter. Inside, the phone features a 2800mAh battery with support for 5V 2A fast charging.

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Overall, its a value for money product and you can currrently get it via different online retail stores for $119.99.

So, what do you think about the new device from Vernee?

 

 

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