5G technologies continue to spread and develop. On the one hand, necessary infrastructure work for the use of this technology is ongoing all over the world, and on the other hand, efforts are being made to improve its performance and accessibility. Undoubtedly, Qualcomm is one of the companies that has made the most significant contributions to these studies. Most recently, the company introduced the Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 and X72 modems for future 5G. Here are the details…

Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon X75 and X72 modems for future 5G

Qualcomm has recently launched two new modems – Snapdragon X75 and X72 – that are designed to support 5G connectivity. Here’s a brief overview of both modems:

Snapdragon X75 modem

The Snapdragon X75 is a 5G modem that is built on a 4nm process node. It supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave bands and can achieve peak download speeds of up to 10Gbps. The modem also supports 5G standalone and non-standalone modes, as well as dual-SIM functionality. It is designed for use in smartphones, laptops, and other devices.

• Supports peak download speeds of up to 10 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 3 Gbps.
• Compatible with both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G spectrum.
• Designed for use in high-end smartphones and other mobile devices.
• Features Qualcomm’s 5G PowerSave technology for improved battery life.

Snapdragon X72 modem

The Snapdragon X72 is another 5G modem that is built on a 10nm process node. It supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave bands and can achieve peak download speeds of up to 7.5Gbps. The modem also supports 5G standalone and non-standalone modes, as well as dual-SIM functionality. It is designed for use in smartphones and other mobile devices.

• Supports peak download speeds of up to 7.5 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 3 Gbps.
• Compatible with both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G spectrum.
• Designed for use in mid-range smartphones and other mobile devices.
• Features Qualcomm’s 5G PowerSave technology for improved battery life.

In addition to their support for 5G, both modems also feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X65 and X62 5G Modem-RF Systems, respectively, which provide advanced technologies such as Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), carrier aggregation, and 5G multi-SIM. These features are designed to improve network performance, increase coverage, and reduce power consumption. The Snapdragon X75 and X72 modems represent a significant step forward in the development of 5G technology. They offer faster download speeds, better coverage, and improved power efficiency, making them ideal for use in a wide range of devices.

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Communication technologies continue to develop at full speed. The latest example of this is 5G technology, which is slowly becoming widespread. However, this progress is not at the expected pace when it comes to applicability. Fortunately, some steps are being taken to fix this issue. Lastly, 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) have signed a nduerstanding to boost cooperation on network studies.

The Europe-based 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) have signed a nduerstanding to boost cooperation on 5G and 6G. The 6G-IA is focused on “beyond 5G” (B5G) and 6G research. Like pre-standardization activities, policy and regulatory issues, 5G and 6G frequency concepts, international collaboration and verticals’ engagement to shape next-generation industrial use cases.

The main goal of the 6G-IA is to contribute to Europe’s leadership on 5G, 5G evolution and SNS/6G research. As part of the agreement, 6G-IA will be involved in ETSI’s Research, Innovation and Standards Ecosystem (RISE) group as well as the ETSI Technology Radar (ETR) activities mapping emerging technology areas.

6G-IA and ETSI are working together to make sure their research and standards for 5G and 6G are in line with each other. They will also launch projects to help define future networks. They will also share information with other groups that focus on 6G technology. The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), a partnership between the European Commission and 6G-IA, is expected to launch the first phase of 5G/6G research projects in early 2021. These projects will play a key role in the definition of next-generation networks.

The ETSI Research Conference in early February will provide a platform for these new projects to present their purpose and plans and exchange with standards experts on their standardization roadmaps.

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Huawei has partnered with Jiangsu Mobile to launch 5G New Calling, a new generation of calling products based on 5G networks. The service offers a completely new experience for users with high-definition smooth video and real-time interaction, completely subverting traditional voice services and internet video services. But what exactly is “5G New Calling”? Here are the details…

What is 5G New Calling?

5G New Calling is a new generation of calling standard based on 5G networks. It is a service offered by telecommunications companies that utilizes 5G technology to provide high-definition smooth video and real-time interaction for users. It is designed to completely subvert traditional voice services and internet video services, bringing a new experience of high-definition smooth video and real-time interaction.

It is made possible by advanced technologies like Voice over New Radio (VoNR) which enables audio, video, and data services to run on a 5G network, leveraging the network’s large bandwidth and low latency to provide the optimal calling experience. The service is convenient to use, without the need to download apps or small programs, change cards, numbers, plans, or add friends, it also supports avatars, voice emoticons, and remote collaboration, allowing users to send files and videos during calls and overcome language barriers with real-time cross-language translation.

Huawei and Jiangsu Mobile join forces

Huawei and Jiangsu Mobile have joined forces to make this technology viable. During the recruitment release period, Jiangsu Mobile provided 5G mobile phones for customers to demonstrate and experience the new call service. Customers who become friendly users will receive a 200-minute video call reward and have the opportunity to win a prize of up to 500 Yuan call fee by submitting feedback on the service.

Huawei has proposed a “1+3+N” solution framework for new calls, which is based on a basic network for new calls with an ultimate experience, superimposed with three major capabilities of ultra-clear, intelligent, and interactive, and continues to bring better call experience to mobile terminal users.

Guangdong Mobile also recently joined hands with Huawei to complete the end-to-end commercial capability verification of New Calling in Guangzhou and launched the first large-scale recruitment of friendly users. As more and more companies partner with Huawei to roll out 5G New Calling, it is expected to revolutionize the entire voice industry with its unprecedented consumer services.

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Samsung has a mid-range smartphone lineup in the form of the Galaxy A-series, and there are already a few 5G smartphones from the lineup available in India. Now, two more 5G smartphones under the Galaxy A-series are coming to the Indian market.

The South Korean giant has teased that two new 5G smartphones in the “A series” will go official in the Indian market on 18th January. The teaser says, “Being awesome is one thing, but amping up your awesome is a whole new world.”

We recently reported that the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G smartphone would be launched in India on 18th January, and now the Galaxy A23 5G is all set to launch on the same date in India.

While the company has not officially revealed the names of the devices that are launching in India in a couple of weeks, the source on the teaser page has revealed the names of both smartphones.

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G smartphone was introduced in August last year, featuring a 6.6-inch 120Hz Full HD+ display. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 octa-core processor, coupled with Adreno 619L GPU.

The device packs up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. In the camera department, there’s a 50MP primary camera sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front side, it features an 8MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs the Android 13 operating system with the One UI 5 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

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The sale of 5G smartphones finally managed to surpass the sales of the previous generation of 4G models this year. In January 2022, 5G handsets accounted for around 51 percent of all devices sold.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, China, North America, and Western Europe were the largest region that drove this growth. At the moment, China had the highest rate of 5G penetration, hitting 84 percent in January 2021. The push for 5G from Chinese telecom operators alongside brands launching new 5G handsets in competitive pricing enabled this surge. On the other hand, the North American and Western European hit 74 percent and 76 percent respectively in terms of 5G penetration.

In these two regions, Apple dominated with a market share of 30 percent in Western Europe and 50 percent in North America. This followed after the brand launched its 5G enabled iPhone 12 series. As of right now, these regions are expected to see continued growth for 5G models. Meanwhile, thanks to affordable chips from MediaTek and Qualcomm that support the newer and faster bandwidth helped grow the 5G Android smartphone market. This was especially true for the mid to high range segment between 250 to 400 US Dollars.

On the other hand, affordable chips enabled 150 to 250 US Dollars Android phones to also support 5G networking as well. The Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America are now the next area of focus for OEMs that are seeking to expand their 5G offering to these regions. These are currently still dominated by 4G handsets, but will likely see a shift in the near future.

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Realme is tipped to launch its Realme 9 series globally in early Q1 2022, some sources even say it might be launching in India as early as February 2022. Well, it is the start of the new year and upcoming new releases are now being officially certified on many countries’ product safety databases for brands to gear up for their respective launch events. In turn, it is no surprise that Realme and its Realme 9 series are no exception to this procedure.

Spotted first on the Indonesian electronics safety database, an upcoming Realme smartphone has been certified with the model number RMX3472. The same model number, RMX3472 then popped out on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Council Committee (NBTC) website in Thailand, however this time the name was revealed on the NBTC database: Realme 9 Pro 5G. From the name, we can deduce that the Realme 9 Pro 5G will be the direct successor to last year’s Realme 8 Pro and in 2022, Realme is suiting the sequel with 5G connectivity.

Besides these two certification bodies, the smartphone was also spotted on EEC certification with the RMX3472 model number and the handset was recently also spotted on the Indonesian TKDN certification website. With many certifications ready to go, it seems like Realme is planning to announce the Realme 9 Pro 5G in many growing global smartphone markets, which include South Asian and Southeast Asian countries.

Another shocking revelation of the Realme 9 Pro 5G is that it was spotted with the model number RMX3471 instead on the India BIS certification database, a slight change in the last digit compared to RMX3472. This may be hinting Realme is releasing another variant of the Realme 9 Pro 5G exclusive to India, which may differ slightly to the global variant.

From previous leaks, besides the Realme 9 Pro, we also gathered that Realme will be launching 4 models in total for the Realme 9 series, namely the standard Realme 9, Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9 Pro Plus, and Realme 9i. It is expected to launch within this quarter and to come several key markets, which include India, Thailand and Indonesia.

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A new report has just revealed interesting information about the 5G Android smartphone market. The segment has seen great growth in recent times, with Realme taking the crown for being fastest growing brand in the market.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the Chinese smartphone brand saw a massive 831 percent growth in the third quarter of this year. The sizeable jump was thanks to its great performance in regions like India, China, and Europe. Counterpoint added that the brand even managed to out pace the market with its 5G smartphones sales growing 831 percent year on year, which is a lot higher than the global rate of 121 percent.

Varun Mishra, Senior Director at Counterpoint noted that “realme with its strong multi channel strategy and a wide 5G portfolio across price-bands helped it grow the fastest.” Similarly, the smartphone maker’s CEO and Founder Sky Li said that “Our goal is to help at least 100 million young people worldwide to enjoy the benefits brought by 5G technology with 5G powered smartphones at the core.”

As of right now, the company is also the world’s fifth largest Android smartphone maker. In other words, its overall growth can also be attributed to its strong focus on 5G technology. Realme has invested heavily in 5G smartphones’ research and development while also seeking to diversify its product line as well. So despite being a “young” company compared to some of its rival tech giants, it has still managed to acquire an overall 5G phone market share of 15.5 percent in Q2 2021.

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It has been two years since 5G phones hit the market and they have become more widely available even though 5G networks are still unavailable in lots of countries. You also don’t have to spend a fortune to get a 5G phone as there are now models available for as low as $250.

For this week’s poll, we want to know how many of our users own a 5G smartphone. So please take the poll below and also drop a comment telling us which 5G smartphone you use or why you don’t use a 5G phone yet?

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Xiaomi India has just announced its latest milestone on social media. In the online post, the company stated that it has become the world’s leading brand for 5G android smartphones.

The Chinese tech giant shared the news through its official Twitter handle and cited Strategy Analytics as its source. The tweet even shared an image posted that stated that the brand was the World’s No. 1 5G Android Smartphone Brand while also adding that it had a 25.7 percent market share in the second quarter of this year. As per the report from Strategy Analytics, the company shipped 24 million 5G enabled smartphones during this quarter through its Mi and Redmi brands.

Furthermore, the report added the launch of affordable 5G smartphones helped Xiaomi get the lead in the market and better compete against other brands. Strategy Analytics stated that “Xiaomi’s performance places it closely behind Samsung, which has shipped an impressive 77 million 5G smartphones worldwide over the previous 10 quarters. Samsung shipped the world’s first 5G smartphones, beginning in Q1 2019.” Following Xiaomi, Vivo arrives second with a 18.5 percent market share, Oppo arrives third with 17.9 percent, while Samsung and Realme came in fourth and fifth with 16.7 percent and 5.9 percent respectively.

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Notably, we had just recently reported that the Chinese brand Vivo lead the 5G smartphone market in the Asia Pacific region. During this time, it had a 20 percent market share in the region while Xiaomi had a 19.3 percent market share. So while Vivo lead the market in Asia Pacific, Xiaomi saw greater success in various overseas markets.

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The majority of the new smartphones getting launched now comes with support for 5G connectivity even though the infrastructure for the next-generation communication is still limited to certain countries only.

India is yet to start 5G trials in the country but smartphones in the upper-midrange to premium segment come with 5G support. But, phone manufacturers are aiming to capture a wider maker share with 5G support in budget phones.

In line with that, Madhav Sheth, Vice President of Realme and CEO of Realme India and Europe has revealed that the brand is planning to launch a 5G smartphone priced under ₹10,000 ($137) by the end of next year, i.e. 2022.

This was revealed in the first edition of Realme Global 5G Summit which was hosted in partnership with Counterpoint Research, GSMA, and Qualcomm. At the event, the company gave us an insight into their plans for the industry going forward.

Realme’s plan of launching a ₹10,000 5G smartphone seems a bit ambitious but it’s quite possible given that the company already has a budget 5G smartphone priced under ₹15,000 in the Indian market — Realme 8 5G, which costs ₹14,999.

At the summit, the company pledged to bring the technology to more users worldwide. In 2020, Realme launched 14 5G phones in 21 markets, accounting for around 40 percent of all its products. By 2022, Realme aims to increase the number of its 5G product offerings to over 20, upping the ratio to 70 percent across 50 markets.

The Chinese company is aiming to have 100 million 5G phone consumers within the next three years and to reach that target, it is planning to establish over 10 5G pop-up stores around the world in 2021 where potential customers will be able to experience 5G through cloud gaming, augmented reality (AR), and live broadcasting, among others.

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Apple launched the iPhone 12 series smartphones last year and this time, all the models in the lineup come with support for 5G connectivity. Thanks to this, people are upgrading their devices, resulting in an increase in shipments for 5G phones.

Now, a new report reveals that Apple was the market leader in 5G phones in Japan last year, accounting for almost half of the total shipments. The remaining spots for the top five vendors were filled by Samsung and three other Japanese brands.

Japan recorded a massive 40-fold increase in the 5G shipments in 2020 and is expected to continue the trend this year as well. A report from MM Research Institute, a Japanese ICT market research and consulting organization, claims that the domestic smartphone shipments in Japan increased by 16.9% annually to 32.757 million.

The numbers set a record high shipments as it has exceeded the 32.58 million shipments in the year 2017. This is mainly due to the iPhone 12 series models reaching 11.011 million units, indicating a 40-fold increase (3,993%) from the 269,000 units in 2019.

The company’s share of total shipments also jumped from 1 percent in 2019 to 33.6 percent in 2020. Apple is now leading the Japanese smartphone market, followed by Sharp, Samsung, Fujitsu, and Sony. The US-based tech giant is likely to launch a new Purple-colored iPhone to boost its sales.

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With the world quickly towards 5G, the newer and faster bandwidth is one of the big selling points for new smartphone launches. It is the norm for flagship models while new budget devices are also arriving with 5G support. This holds especially true in China, with a new report stating that Oppo has surpassed Huawei in terms of 5G adoption rates for smartphones.

According to an MScience report, the adoption rate of 5G enabled devices for the Chinese tech giant surpassed its rival. The report also shared a graph that detailed the trend for 5G adoption rates in both the US and China, marking all the important events that led to either a rise or decline of 5G Android smartphones. Looking at this graph, we can observe that the Galaxy S20 series launch from Samsung was what initially led to the rise of 5G handset adoption in the US, meanwhile, China already had steady growth.

Furthermore, this was also backed by the American customers receiving the stimulus checks around the same time. Meanwhile, China, despite being ahead of the US in 5G smartphone adoption rates, saw a moderation in its growth due to 4G devices seeing a rise in demand in the region around the middle of the year. In 2021, the Galaxy S21 series also marked another rise in the US adoption rates, while China saw moderate changes overall.

During this time, however, Oppo had managed to surpass Huawei in 5G adoption, as per the report. This would likely be due to the latter suffering from the impacts of the US trade restrictions, which led to the sharp decline of its smartphone business last year. For those unaware, Huawei was cut off from its primary chip supplier, TSMC, causing it to only focus on the launch of its latest flagship lineup. On the other hand, Oppo had launched various new handsets with 5G support including premium and mid tier segments.

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AliExpress 11th Anniversary Sale kickstarted on 29th March and the campaign is supposed to run till 2nd April. The sale is offering the consumers lucrative offers and discounts on various products. Blackview is a part of the sale – offering up to 70% off on its top-selling products. Here we’ll list two Blackview mobiles on sale with massive discounts worth your attention.

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Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G  

Original Price: $599.99
Sale Price: $369.99, $230 off

The Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G is a rugged smartphone with 5G capability. It’s now up for sale with a huge discount of $230 at AliExpress as a part of the Aniversary sale. In effect, you can take home this rugged phone at just $369.99.

For the unversed, the BL6000 Pro 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800 chip, with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. The phone features a Sony® IMX582 triple rear camera, coupled with superior processing software and rich features including but not limited to PortraitColor, HDR, Night Mode, Underwater, Ultra-Wide, 4K 30fps and HD shot. 

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Blackview BV6600

Original Price: $199.99
Sale Price: $139.99, $60 off

Needless to say, the Blackview BV6600 is a powerhouse with its humongous 8580 mAh battery providing 792-hours of standby once fully charged. Just like the BL66000, it’s a rugged phone launched by Blackview a month or so ago.

During the Anniversary Sale, you can grab the device for $139.99, which is $60 short of the actual price of $199.99. If not enough, you can snatch an additional $5 discount using the coupon code: BV6600CODE. So don’t forget to apply at the checkout.

Furthermore, the Blackview BV6600 adopts dual electric cores technology to greatly enhance charging stability and user safety provided it houses a mammoth 8580mAh battery. Insane capacity indeed. 

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Attention readers!  Giztop is giving a $50 discount on Xiaomi Mi 11 5G via coupon code: 50M11256

Xiaomi Mi 11 5G comes with a 6.81 inch 2K AMOLED display and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It features 8GB  RAM and 256GB ROM and is powered by Snapdragon 888 Octa-Core processor.

Launched by Xiaomi as the next-generation movie maker, Mi 11 is known for its advanced videography and movie-making functions. The smartphone comes with triple rear cameras with a massive 108MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide and 5MP micro camera. The 108MP main camera gives ultra-clear and sharp shots while capturing every minute detail, thereby making your image pop out of the screen. 

The smartphone also features cutting-edge cinematic software AI Cinema which brings you advanced functions like time freeze, magic zoom, slow shutter, night timelapse, frame freeze, parallel world, etc that help you to shoot videos like pro directors. 

The 20MP selfie camera is adequate for all your social media needs and the cinematic filters and ultra night video function make it a pleasure to capture images and videos in dim and night light. With a 55W wired charging / 50W wireless charging and 4600mAh battery, Xiaomi Mi 11 5G is more than capable of fulfilling your professional aspirations. 

Retailing at $779, Giztop is giving out this flagship phone at a discounted price of $729 via a $50 coupon code: 50M11256. Please note that this deal is applicable only on the 8GB – 256GB storage and Black color variant.

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Samsung launched the M-series smartphones in the Indian market and in the past few months, the lineup has been expanded to other regions as well. The company has seen success with this new series and continues to add more devices.

The South Korean giant is expected to launch a new Samsung Galaxy M42 smartphone which was recently reported to soon go official in the European market. Now, new information has surfaced online about the device.

As per the latest report, the Wi-Fi Alliance listing shows that the Galaxy M42, which has model number SM-M426B, will be the first device in the Galaxy M-series to come with support for 5G connectivity. It is also revealed that the phone will be running the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box.

It has already been known that the smartphone will come with a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor on the back and on the front side, there will be a 32-megapixel for taking selfies and video calling.

The Samsung Galaxy M42 is expected to have an AMOLED display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support. Currently, the exact launch date of the Galaxy M42 is not known.

Meanwhile, the South Korean giant is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A52 smartphones. There’s also Samsung Galaxy A22 5G on the way. In related news, Samsung has today launched the Galaxy M12 powered by Exynos 850 SoC launched in India.

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The smartphone shipments in the Netherlands, Demark, and Finland have shown signs of positive growth quarter on quarter in the fourth and final quarter of last year. The primary reason for the growth was the launch of Apple’s iPhone 12 series.

According to a CounterPoint Research report, that the rebound arrived despite a few regions still remaining under partial lockdown. Furthermore, Netherlands recorded the highest degree of recovery with a 19 percent quarter on quarter rise in smartphone shipments, over the other regions, followed by Finland and Denmark with 14 percent and 10 percent QoQ growth respectively. Notably, 5G enabled handset’s shipments also grew by 50 percent during this time in all three nations.

This was higher than the overall European average. Meanwhile, the iPhone 12 lineup was the most popular 5G device in these regions, which is also what led to the positive growth in Q4 of 2020. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note 20 lineup also performed well in the countries, while the mid tier segment had the OnePlus Nord emerged as the highest selling 5G Android device in Finland and Denmark.

Interestingly, popular Chinese brands also played a role in the markets. With Oppo being the third largest brand in the Dutch market, recording great performance thanks to its Reno 4 series. This also marked a 123 percent year on year growth of the brand. Samsung was also one of the major players in the mid range segments, with its A series seeing strong sales, but Apple still led the 5G handset market overall.

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If you’re an ardent outdoor adventure lover, then Blackview BV66000 rugged smartphone can be your perfect companion. The smartphone hosts a massive battery of 8580 mAh which is enough to provide 2-5 days of standby time upon extensive usage. The smartphone aimed to provide excellent value-for-money while providing performance, better camera quality and tough design.

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The smartphone also supports “reverse charge” feature to charge other portable devices including iPhone 12 and other smartphones. Its large battery can act as saviour in case if you’re stuck in some inadvertent situation.

Apart from providing rugged smartphone build and a large battery, the company has not compensated on other specifications of the device. It packs a beautiful 5.7-inch HD+ display. The display is neither big and neither too small and will facilitate in easy handling. The smartphone houses a power-efficient MediaTek Helio A25 octa-core chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM and 128GB expandable storage. Blackview BV66000 supports Dual 4G VoLTE and NFC for wireless payments.

In the camera department, the device comes with a triple-rear sensor module featuring a 16MP Samsung S5K3P9SX camera, and two other sensors for quality photos. There’s an 8MP Sony IMX219 sensor on the front for selfies and video calling.

Blackview BV6600 isn’t just rugged and sturdy from outside, it even carries several software-based refinements to more productive. The location accuracy improves with the help of GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo 4 positioning systems. It can be a perfect companion for the hikers, trekkers, sportsman and other people who often work in harsh weather conditions.

Blackview BV6600 can be added to cart to grab introductory discount once it starts shipping February or March.

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Blackview has introduced a new rugged smartphone featuring an 8580 mAh battery. Blackview BV6600 hosts powerful yet useful features such as touchless payments via NFC, rugged design and a massive battery for long battery standby. The smartphone is aimed to bring a better degree of convenience without worrying about the need to charge, keeping it away from water, and dust, etc.

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Blackview BV6600 allow the users to enjoy uninterruptedly with its massive 8580 mAh battery. The company is offering a guarantee of providing 792-hours of standby once fully charged. However, the user can check the official video for a detailed overview.

Moreover, the new rugged smartphone offers improved cameras for capturing quality photos. It also carries a fully new design, a large battery and useful software.

Safe and tested

Blackview BV6600 is a fully safe smartphone and the user need not to worry about its huge 8580 mAh battery. Blackview is not new in bundling large batteries, they added 10000 mAh battery in Blackview P10000 and BV9100 was launched with a 130000 mAh battery. Safety is the first priority for Blackview and even they add anti-explosion metrics.

Tougher and Smarter

Apart from being IP68, IP69K and MIL-TED-810G certified, the device also equips, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo and other navigation sensors. It enhances the accuracy of the location to unprecedented levels. These features can be quite helpful, while trekking, mountaineering and doing other outdoor adventures.

Blackview BV6600 is made available in three colour options of Black, Orange, and Green. The smartphone will be available via AliExpress and Blackview official store. The interested users can further add Blackview BV6600 to the card and can enjoy the best some introductory discounts.

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A new report has revealed that the 5G smartphone users in China are the most busiest shoppers in the world. In a new market trend report, it was found that a vast majority of 5G handset owners would use their device to shop online at least once a week.

According to a CaixinGlobal report, digital consumer trend research has found that in 2020, 51 percent of smartphone users in the country order or buy using their handsets at least once per week. In comparison, other nations like South Korea has just 42 percent that buy every week, while the US and Europe has 33 percent and 32 percent weekly shoppers respectively. Meanwhile, a sizeable 74 percent of all Chinese 5G smartphone users shop with their devices every week.

Similarly, the other nations trail behind as only 50 percent 5G smartphone users in South Korea spend weekly, while 46 percent in the US and 47 percent in the Europe shop at least once every week. Even for 4G enabled handsets, China leads with 49 percent, followed by South Korea with 40 percent, the US with 36 percent and finally Europe with 34 percent. The report also adds that the higher expenditure has been backed by growing 5G momentum in the region along with increasing popularity of smart home and related technology.

China is one of the largest markets for IoT and other smart home products that has penetrated the market, with about 83 percent of every household having spent adding at least one smart home device every year. Furthermore, 5G is also a key factor that is supporting that nation’s economic growth, which is transforming businesses that are delivering new and innovative services as well.

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Realme has today launched a new budget 5G smartphone in its home country China. The smartphone, dubbed as Realme V11 5G, is the second device from the company in its affordable V-series of phones.

The smartphone features a 6.52-inch HD+ IPS LCD display that offers a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a taller 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a waterdrop notch for housing the front-facing camera.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. As for the memory configuration, the device comes in two variants — 4GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the storage capacity.

Taking care of the photography needs is a dual-camera setup on the back that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Along with support for Face Unlock using a front camera, the phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

It is running the latest Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Realme UI custom interface on top. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.

The Realme V11 5G comes in two color options — Vibrant Blue and Quiet Grey. The 4GB RAM model is priced at 1,199 yuan (approximately $185) while the 6GB RAM model costs 1,399 yuan, which is roughly $216. It is now available for purchase in China.

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Last month, Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy A32 5G smartphone in the European market and now a couple of weeks after that, the company has launched this budget 5G smartphone in Thailand.

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, which packs 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, is priced at 9,999 baht in Thailand, which roughly converts to $333. It is being offered in four color options — Black, Blue, Violet, and White.

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 1600 x 720 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset.

In the camera department, the phone features a quad-camera setup on the back that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

On the front side, the device has a 13-megapixel snapper housed inside the Infinity-V notch. The phone comes with support for features like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and Dolby Atmos surround sound.

It is running the latest Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own One UI 3.0 custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging.

In related news, the Samsung Galaxy A32 4G has passed through the FCC certification process, which hints that the device could soon get launched. We expect more information about that surface online in the coming days or weeks.

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Blackview recently unveiled the BL6000 Pro 5G rugged smartphone carrying some exciting specifications and a compact design. The smartphone’s thin design made a difference over the other thick rugged smartphones which are available in the market, Blackview BL6000 Pro can easily fit inside your pocket without compromising the rugged aesthetics and functionality. It didn’t fall-back on the specifications and on any other aspect of being a rugged smartphone.

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Ending the era of thick-rubber and rough screws, the Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G has changed the perception of the rugged smartphones by introducing a clean and compact look. The device is fully water, dust and drop proof, and even complies with IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G standards. The device is powered with Dimensity 800 SOC, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage. A powerful 48MP triple-rear camera is present on the rear featuring 5280 mAh battery.

The 5G support even enhances the rugged experience. The smartphone is at your service in any adverse situation, including these three circumstances.

While Surfing

Do you love surfing? Then the Blackview BL6000 Pro can be your companion as it is fully waterproof which uses Nano moulding technology and waterproof membrane. The user can record quality videos using its 48MP primary camera. Moreover, the user can live stream using its 5G supported SoC with over 1.25Gbp/s upload speed.

Cycling

Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G houses GPS support for real-time positioning. It can further enable to efficiently track the activity. Moreover, the user need not worry about any damage due to falling from the vehicle. It enables the users to vlog and upload instantaneously along with cycling.

Working in Extreme Conditions

The smartphone comes with MIL-STD-810G grade certification which can withstand drops and bumps. Moreover, the user can video call with family while working in those conditions.

In other words, Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G is a device which is produced as an outcome of several breathtaking innovations over the past few years. The interested users can further head over to the official website for more information.

Blackview is launching a new budget rugged smartphone – Blackview A70 in the coming days. It will feature 5380 mAh battery at the price of around $80. It will compete against the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. Black A70 giveaway will kick off from January 9. The users can know more about the device by heading to the Blackview website.

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The Apple iPhone 12 has become the world’s highest selling 5G smartphone model in October 2020. This arrives despite the company facing a delayed launch but still managing to reach the milestone just within two weeks of its release.

The base iPhone 12 model took the lead with a global 5G smartphone market share of 16 percent in October 2020. Similarly, the Cupertino based giant’s higher end iPhone 12 Pro arrived second with an 8 percent market share. To put things into perspective, the third highest selling 5G smartphone during this month was the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, which only had a 4 percent market share showcasing Apple’s dominance.

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According to a Counterpoint Research report, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro alone accounted for nearly a fourth of the total 5G smartphone sales in October. Notably, the iPhone 12 even entered into the top 10 best selling list of 5G smartphone for the period of January and October 2020. The Apple handset arrived seventh in the list, which is a considerable achievement as the device was only available for two weeks and even suffered from inventory and stock issues.

The report states that the large pent up demand for 5G upgrades was one of the primary reasons, especially for iOS users, for the iPhone 12 lineups great sales. Furthermore, Apple aggressively promoted its device, especially in the US, which is its largest market, accounting for over one third of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro sale alone. The 2020 iPhone series also made a push to mmWave which also helped in raising the mmWave enabled smartphone market to rise to 12 percent in October from 5 percent in September. Lastly, the report also estimates that the iPhone 12 series will carry forward its healthy sales figures to 2021 with a steady momentum.

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Last month, China Telecom had announced its Tianyi No. 1 5G smartphone for an affordable price tag of 999 yuan, which roughly converts to $153. Today, the device goes on sale in China through the online marketplace JD.com.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. Under the hood, the device is powered by the UNISOC T7510 5G chipset — the same processor that powers the Coolpad X10.

The chipset is built using a 12nm process and features an eight-core CPU that includes four Cortex-A75 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores. There’s also a PowerVR GM 9444 graphic processor, taking care of the graphical needs.

The Tianyi No. 1 smartphone comes with support for SA/NSA dual-band 5G network and all the mainstream 5G frequency bands in China and full Netcom 4G. There’s also support for HD voice EVS over 5G NR technology, 2T4R transmission technology, and Wi-Fi MIMO dual-antenna technology.

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On the back, there’s a triple-camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel tertiary camera sensor. On the front side, the device comes with an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, along with a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection. The device runs the older Android 9 Pie operating system and is powered by a 5,100mAh battery.

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VinSmart is focusing on the US and plans to bring more flagships to the country in 2021. As reported by XDA, Nguyen Thi Hong, General Director of VinSmart’s Mobile division, says the company will bring prestigious products. And it is going to do so by partnering with IPs(Internet Providers) and launching devices through distribution channels.

VinSmart, a subsidiary of Vingroup, also says(via XDA) that it has partnerships with Qualcomm, MediaTek and is planning to commercialize 5G devices in the USA which is now a hotspot apart from China. Additionally, it will bring 5G to its home country ‘Việt Nam’ after the official rollout. It’s worth noting that the company also focuses on 4G with devices like Vsmart Bee Lite that recently launched for just VND 600,000($26).

Besides, the report says VinSmart will likely bring flagships like the Vsmart Aris and Vsmart Aris Pro to the US. If we recall, the company announced the Vsmart Aris Pro with a CUD(Camera Under Screen) back in September. In fact, the company has already started connecting with the US by bagging a contract from an American Service provider.

Accordingly, it will manufacture two million unknown 4G devices for the U.S carrier. And it has already sent the first consignment in September. The company feels that it’s the first step towards understanding the market before bringing its own devices. For the unware, it has a manufacturing plant at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi for Smartphones, IoT devices.

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Coming back, the company is probably thinking about Vsmart Axis Pro for the US due to the rave reception it got during launch. And according to Nguyen Minh Viet, Director of Mobile Device Research Institute (VinSmart), under-display cameras can capture only 15% of light through the screen. However, it has developed a technology called Vcam Kristal to overcome the issue.

Talking about CUD, Vsmart Aris Pro features a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display,20MP under-display camera, Snapdragon 730 SoC, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage, quad-rear camera with 64MP primary lens, 4,000mAh battery. It launched at VND 9,990,000 (~$431). Anyway, let’s wish VinSmart good luck as it aims to place a strong foothold in one of the biggest economies in the world.

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Many nations have been rushing to adopt 5G networking, which was also become the hallmark of a developed nation. Now, a new report has revealed that South Korea is making strides in this regard as it recorded nearly 10 million 5G users in the month of October 2020.

According to TheKoreaHerald report, the South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT revealed that the number of 5G subscribers stood at 9.98 million as of the end of October. This marks a sizeable bump of 735,113 from the previous month. Furthermore, these 5G users also accounted for 14,2 percent of the nation’s entire mobile subscriptions, which were around 70.4 million units.

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For those unaware, South Korea was one of the first to adopt 5G networking and had introduced the newer and faster bandwidth back in April 2019. Since then, the country has accounted for a large chunk of the overall global 5G userbase. Notably, the jump also arrives just as Apple launches its latest iPhone 12 lineup on October 30. The latest flagship from the Cupertino based giant is its first to support 5G networking, and is also expected to help boost the number of 5G handset users in the region.

At the moment, it is estimated that Apple has already sold over 600,000 iPhone 12 models in the South Korean market since its launch. The rise in 5G users have also led to a steady decline in 4G subscriptions as well. Currently, South Korea has 53.9 million 4G users, which is down from previous month by 397,118 users. Similar to South Korea, China is one of the few other countries that have commercially adopted 5G networking and is about the only one similar to South Korea in terms of coverage and availability.

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Ulefone will soon be launching the much anticipated 5G rugged smartphone- Armor 10 5G. This smartphone is expected to be the world’s first rugged smartphone to offer both durability and 5G connectivity with up to 10 times the speed of 4G carriers. To support the 5G connection and offer seamless use, Ulefone has created a decent configuration for this device.

Ulefone Armor 10 5G runs on Android 10 OS to let the users enjoy the latest layout and functions. It is powered by flagship MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G chipset to support high-speed internet. The users can expect a lag-free gaming and streaming experience along with fast downloads, clear HD video calls, and more. It has 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage to provide convenient and efficient multi-tasking. This attribute also helps the user play demanding games seamlessly. Furthermore, this Ulefone flagship features a 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with high resolution to offer an immersive visual experience.

As for the camera, Ulefone Armor 10 5G features a rear quad-camera, consisting of a 64MP primary camera, 8MP wide-angle lens, 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor to help click decent pictures. The 16MP front camera is perfect for clicking selfies and face-unlocking.

Ulefone Armor 10 5G has a massive 5800mAh battery that can easily last through the day. The fast and 15W wireless charging compatibility further adds to its versatility. This 5G smartphone supports NFC and Google Pay, a quadruple global navigation system, and more. The versatile form of this rugged phone makes it an ideal accessory for almost everyone, including the outdoor adventurers or business elite.

As per the recent render, the global presale of this rugged 5G smartphone will start at the end of November. Its shipping is expected to start soon after, in early December.
To celebrate the global launch of Armor 10 5G, Ulefone has introduced a contest where the participants stand a chance to win 5 Ulefone Watch and one Ulefone Armor 10 5G phone for free. All interested readers can head on to the company’s official website to know more about this deal.

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Samsung is gearing up to launch its new smartphone named Samsung W21 5G in China on 4th November. Now, just a couple of days ahead of the phone’s official launch, its live image has surfaced online.

The image shows that the phone will come with a triple-camera setup on the back with a rectangular camera module on the top-left corner. The camera sensors are placed vertically along with an LED flash.

Apart from the camera module, another noticeable thing is the textured back panel. Similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 smartphone, the upcoming Galaxy W21 5G will also feature a secondary display that allows users to use the phone when the device is folded.

The phone’s display has a punch-hole cut that houses the front-facing camera. Earlier, the phone was spotted on TENAA with model number SM-W2021 which has revealed almost every specification of the phone.

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The Samsung W21 5G features a cover display of 6.23 inches that offers a resolution of 816 x 2260 pixels while the inner display measures 7.53-inch and it produces a resolution of 2208 x 1768 pixels.

It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset that clocks at 3.09GHz. As for the memory, the chipset is coupled with 12GB of RAM and it has an internal storage of 512GB, but there’s no microSD card slot.

The device likely features three 12MP sensors on the back and a single 12MP snapper on the front side. The device packs a 2090mAh + 2160mAh rated capacity dual-cell battery and the 3C certification of the phone has already revealed that it could be arriving with support for 25W fast charging.

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Samsung is equally emphasizing on 5G smartphones just like any other brands this year. And, that seems to have paid off in H1 2020. A report by Strategy Analytics says Samsung’s 5G smartphone shipments in Western Europe almost swallowed the entire share.

The report says Samsung accounts for 88% of 5G Smartphones shipped in Western Europe for the first half(H1) of 2020. Although the total 5G shipments contribute to only about 7% of all smartphones in Western Europe, a total of 4 million units were reportedly shipped in H1 2020. And this is a record as stated by Ville-Petteri Ukonaho, Associate Director at Strategy Analytics. He adds that the demand for 5G smartphones has surged to a whopping 4000% in the last twelve months.

2019 was still a budding year for 5G. However, companies like Huawei performed well in total 5G shipments across the globe. This was the time when Samsung and Apple didn’t venture too much into 5G. Add to this, the deployment of 5G took some time, and hence, the demand was not that much in regions like Europe. This goes in line with Ukonaho’s statement where he says demand was less than 1% in Western Europe.

Coming back, Ken Hyers, Director at Strategy Analytics, says Samsung is the leader of 5G in Western Europe today. This is due to its strong lineup of devices like Galaxy S20 5G, and mid-range Galaxy A90 5G. Also, Ukonaho is quoted saying Samsung accounts for 9 in 10 5G smartphones shipped in the region.

But the dominance will reportedly come to an end after the launch of Apple’s iPhone 12 series. He says the 5G war in Europe has kicked off well and Samsung will face strong competition from Apple, and other Chinese companies like Xiaomi, and Oppo for the rest of 2020 including H2.

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A new report has revealed that the 5G smartphone shipments in China have surpassed 100 million units as of September 2020. This marks a major milestone in the 5G handset market as devices’ featuring the newer and faster bandwidth are becoming increasingly more popular.

As per the “September 2020 Domestic Mobile Phone Market Operation Analysis Report” from China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, the domestic market of 5G smartphones shipped 13.99 million units in the month alone. This includes 26 new models that were launched during the period, while the cumulative shipments from previous months reach a total of 108 million units with 167 new 5G handsets being launched earlier this year.

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In September, the overall domestic smartphone market shipped  23.334 million units in total, out of which, 60 percent of the total shipments were accounted for by 5G enabled devices. In other words, the Chinese smartphone market is now being dominated by phones that arrive with the new generation of networking standards. From January to September, a market total of 226 million mobile phone units were shipped while 218 million units or 96.5 percent of them were smartphones. In this, 108 million units, or 47.7 percent of all smartphones arrived with 5G networking.

Notably, the month of September also saw a year on year 5G smartphone shipments increase of 29.6 percent over 2019. This accounted for 92.4 percent of all mobile phone shipments in the same period as well. However, the cumulative smartphone shipments in China declined by 22 percent. This is likely caused by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic as per a CNMO report.

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China has been one of the first to adopt 5G networking and, by its extension, the country has also one of the largest userbases of 5G enabled handsets. Now, a new report from analysts suggests that China’s 5G shipments will rise even further and reach 140 million units by the end of this year.

According to a YicaiGlobal report, Counterpoint Research analysts have said that the country shipped nearly 14 million 5G enabled smartphones back in July. This is more than triple the amount shipped just a few months prior, in January. This number made up about 50 percent of the country’s total smartphone shipments. Most new launches from OEMs have targetted the 5G handset market that has grown immensely in the region, especially flagship models.

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Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Huawei and Xiaomi helped boost the shipments of devices that support the newer and faster bandwidth while emerging brands like Realme and OnePlus also play a role in the market. These companies combined accounted for 79 percent of the global 5G smartphone shipments back in July, compared to 72 percent in the second quarter. Although, this dominance might fall with Apple soon launching its first 5G lineup in the arriving weeks.

Another factor that boosted the 5G handset market is its accessibility, which arrived when 5G chips were built for entry level and mid range devices. With the inclusion of more affordable 5G enabled handsets on the market, customers in China could benefit from the country’s wider coverage of 5G networking. At the moment, China has built more than 600,000 5G base stations across the nation, with more than 100 million terminal connections, as per the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

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Lenovo-owned Motorola has today launched a new smartphone — Motorola One 5G. The device is a U.S. version of the Moto G 5G Plus that was unveiled last month.

The smartphone features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD display with 2520 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 21:9 aspect ratio, HDR10, and 90Hz refresh rate. There’s also a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 to protect the screen from minor scratches.

Under the hood, the handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC, manufactured using a 7nm EUV process, coupled with Adreno 620 GPU. It packs 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone features a quad-camera setup that consists of a 48MP primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5MP macro lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

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On the front side, the device has a 16MP primary snapper with f/2.0 aperture and an 8 MP secondary sensor with f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies and video calling. The smartphone also comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

As for the connectivity options, the device supports 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, Galileo, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. It runs Android 10 out-of-the-box and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 20W TurboPower fast charging.

The Motorola One 5G comes in Oxford Blue color and will be priced under $500 when it goes on sale on AT&T but the exact date is not yet known. The 5G Ultra Wideband version will be available from Verizon in early October.

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Even though the smartphone sales have been on a decline this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the year is clearly of 5G smartphones. It has now become a norm for the companies to offer 5G connectivity on their devices.

With 5G going mainstream, the companies are now looking to lower the pricing. In line with this, Coolpad is set to launch a new smartphone named Coolpad X10 which is claimed to be the first 5G smartphone priced at just 1,000 yuan (~$144).

The company will reportedly launch the smartphone on 12th August at 3:00 PM local time in China through an online event. On top of that, at the same time, Coolpad Group, Tianyi Telecom, and Unigroup Zhanrui will also sign strategic cooperation.

The upcoming Coolpad X10 will be supported by China Telecom and use the domestic 5G chip from Unigroup Zhanrui’s Unisoc Tiger Ben T7510. The chipset is manufactured using a 12nm process and packs quad-core A75 CPU + quad-core A55 CPU. There’s also the PowerVR GM9446 graphics processor.

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It supports a downlink of 2Gbps and an uplink of 1Gbps. This will be the second smartphone to be powered by the Tiger Ben T7510 SoC, after Hisense F50. Other features of the device will be revealed at the time of launch.

This is an interesting development given that Coolpad is said to have launched the first 4G smartphone priced at 1,000 yuan when the industry was shifting from 2G and 3G to 4G. It also launched the first dual-SIM dual-standby 4G phone.

Coolpad was among the leading Chinese smartphone maker but with the cut-throat competition, the company match up the market demands and almost left the smartphone business. Now, it seems that the company is determined to make a solid comeback. Let’s just wait and see how this goes.

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Samsung had launched the Galaxy A51 mid-range smartphone in the United States in April this year. Now, the company is all set to launch the 5G variant of the same this week in the U.S. but the exact launch date is not yet known.

Currently, the Samsung Galaxy A71 is the only 5G smartphone in the Galaxy A-series from the company in the United States. Thus, the launch of Galaxy A51 5G will mark the second 5G mid-range device from Samsung in the U.S., in line with the company’s promise of launching 5G models of A-series phones.

The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G will be available for $500 through T-Mobile and Verizon, starting from 7th August. The device will compete with the likes of Pixel 4a and iPhone SE, both of which lack 5G support.

The Galaxy A51 5G variant was launched in China a couple of months ago. It is powered by the company’s own Exynos 980 chipset with SA/NSA 5G support. However, there are reports suggesting that the model for the U.S. will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC. It could come with 6/8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.

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It features a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display with Infinity-O design and Full HD+ resolution. The device has a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro lens.

On the front side, the device features a 32 MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The smartphone runs the Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own Samsung One UI on top. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging technology.

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With 5G networking being more widely adopted, smartphones that take advantage of the newer and faster bandwidth have become increasingly more popular. Now, a new report from ITHome reveals that the Oppo Reno4 series is seeing good sales, with the company’s overall 5G handset sales growing by 50 percent month on month in June 2020.

At the moment, top smartphone brands are fighting to capture a better footing in the emerging 5G handset market in the region. Back in June 2020, Oppo launches its Reno4 series that offered the newer and faster bandwidth along with great performance with a price of around 3,000 Yuan (roughly 428 US Dollars). Since its launch, market analysts and research has revealed interesting new data regarding the market.

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Despite the overall smartphone sales being affected by ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the 5G smartphone market has exceeded expectations. The annual sales volume of 5G enabled devices is expected to hit 150 million units, up from 120 million units from last year. In June, the launch of the Reno4 series helped boost Oppo’s 5G smartphone sales, with an increase of 50 percent month on month when compared to May.

The market analysis also revealed that the sub 2,500-2,999 Yuan (roughly 356 to 428 US Dollars) is by far the most popular price point at which customers tend to buy 5G smartphones. Hence, the Reno4 series with its sub 3,000 Yuan price point fits perfectly with the market demand and price to performance value. Furthermore, this even led to Oppo witnessing four consecutive weeks of sales growth.

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According to the latest data released by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), shipments of 5G smartphones have reached 17.51 million units in the month of June 2020.

With this, the 5G smartphone shipments account for 61.2 percent of China’s total mobile phone shipments for the month of June. This also represents an increase from 46.3 percent market share in May.

The report from CAICT, which is a research institute under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), claims that companies have launched about 105 5G smartphones in the market in the first half of this year, with total shipments crossing the 63.6 million mark.

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Huawei is the leading smartphone company in China which has capture more than half of the market with its two brands — Huawei and Honor. In Q1 2020, the company shipped 15 million 5G smartphones, capturing 55.4 percent market share.

China’s 5G smartphone market is expected to grow further given that the pricing of 5G devices could soon drop as the next-generation communication technology goes on to become mainstream.

The country is among the first in the world to commercially launch 5G services and now China is rapidly developing 5G infrastructure, with more than 600,000 5G base stations expected to be built nationwide by the end of this year. China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom are expected to spend more than 180 billion yuan for 5G technology.

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A new leak has suggested that Motorola‘s first 5G handset will be from the Moto G series, which has been the company’s offering of budget smartphones since 2013. The leak was first shared by known leakster Evan Blass and offers us a first look at the upcoming handset as well.

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The new Moto G 5G phone will be the company’s first handset to feature the newer and faster networking standard. According to the leak, the device will sport a 48 megapixel primary camera on the rear and a dual punch hole selfie camera on the front. The leak also shared the image of the device that showcases its square quad camera module on the rear along with the iconic Moto branding.

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Furthermore, the device will have its fingerprint sensor housed on the right side of the device rather than an in-display or its traditional rear mounted fingerprint scanner. Unfortunately, apart from the image and its primary rear camera, other details have not been divulged. Since it is an unconfirmed leak, it is advised to take it with a pinch of salt for now.

However, Motorola had been expected to launch a 5G smartphone and its budget Moto G series might be a good place to start off. Interestingly, the news of the new Moto G 5G phone arrives just a couple of weeks after the announcement of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 690 SoC. Moto G series generally arrive with Snapdragon 600 series processors, so the device might sport a 600 series 5G chip as well.

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Smartisan, the China-based smartphone maker, hasn’t launched any new device in recent times. There has been no new smartphone from the brand this year so far and last year, it only launched one device — Smartisan Nut Pro 3.

But if you have been wondering if the company is dead, then the answer is no. Recently, Zhu Haizhou, Product Manager of the Nut smartphone series, revealed in interaction with users on Weibo that a new smartphone is “on the way”.

He also said that the company has probably set the launch date of the new smartphone announcement but the official communication regarding the same is pending. While he has not confirmed this, it is expected that the upcoming smartphone is 5G compatible.

Since the device is confirmed to be a part of the Nut series, it won’t be surprising if the smartphone turns out to be the Smartisan Nut Pro 4. If that’s the case, then the phone could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.

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Given that nothing is known about the smartphone in question, the official launch of the smartphone could be months away. However, we expect the smartphone to have a similar design to its predecessor, along with premium specs and features like 90Hz refresh rate display, SD865 SoC, and dual-mode 5G connectivity, among others.

Last year, in October, the company launched Smartisan Nut Pro 3 flagship smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855+ SoC, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. It was running Smartisan OS 7.0 which packs several new features and improvements.

Although the company launched its last smartphone in October 2019, it continued to launch accessories such as 20,000mAh Fast Charge Power Bank and Smartisan Nuts True Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. A couple of months ago, Smartisan also joined the likes of Xiaomi and OPPO as a United Push Alliance member.

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Earlier this year, Samsung had launched the Galaxy Z Flip as the company’s second foldable smartphone. Now, the South Korean giant is all set to launch a new 5G variant of the same pretty soon.

As per the reports, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be launched along with the Galaxy Note20 series flagship smartphones and the next-generation Galaxy Fold 2 smartphone. While the company is yet to confirm the existence of this smartphone, this model has been spotted getting Bluetooth SIG certification.

Meanwhile, key specifications of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G has been leaked online through Weibo. It is being reported that the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, clocked at 3.09GHz.

Earlier, the Geekbench listing showed that the phone will feature SD865 chipset. It’s noteworthy that the original Galaxy Z Flip comes powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, so it makes sense if the 5G variant comes packed with SD865 Plus chipset.

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Further, the phone is revealed to have a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2636 x 1080 pixels. In the camera department, the smartphone will have a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12MP primary sensor and a 10MP secondary sensor. On the front side, it will feature a 12MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

It will be powered by a dual battery setup that packs a 2,500mAh battery and a 704mAh battery. The phone will come with support for 15W fast charging technology. The Samsung Unpacked event could be hosted on 5th August and we could see this device getting debuted at the same event. But, we’ll have to wait for a few weeks for confirmation.

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Gree Electronics, which is one of the major appliances manufacturers in China, seems all set to launch its first 5G smartphone in the market. A leak related to the device reveals that the phone will come powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chipset.

Apart from the information that the device will come powered by the SD765G SoC, nothing is known about the phone in question at this point in time. However, we expect to know more about this in the coming days and weeks.

While this will be the first 5G smartphone from the brand, it won’t be the first mobile phone. The company had previously launched a couple of smartphones but was not received well. The sales were also not what the company expected and thus, it hasn’t launched any news devices in a few years.

It seems that the company is now looking for a way to re-enter the smartphone market. With the infrastructure of 5G developing and so its demand, the company is betting on this next-gen communication technology to grab headlines and hopefully sell more phones.

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Previously, we reported that Gree Electronics was granted a patent for the design of a flexible smartphone that was filed by the company in April 2019. So, it won’t be surprising if the company also plans to launch a foldable smartphone or if this new SD765G-powered has a foldable display.

Apart from the foldable smartphone design, the company has also patent applications for facial recognition and scanning methods as well as a new graphical user interface (GUI), among other things, signaling that the company is focusing on the smartphone market.

For those who are unaware, Gree Electronics is widely known in China for its consumer-grade electronics which includes home appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners. The company also provides services and equipment for commercial entities as well.

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