BOE A, a leading display manufacturer based in China has announced impressive growth projections for its flexible AMOLED shipments in 2023. According to a conference call reported by IT Home on July 3, the company expects to ship nearly 80 million pieces of flexible AMOLED, marking a significant increase of over 30% compared to the previous year. BOE A has set an ambitious annual shipment target of over 120 million pieces, demonstrating its commitment to dominating the flexible AMOLED market. The company plans to achieve this goal by focusing on increasing the proportion of high-end product shipments within the flexible AMOLED business, which will subsequently enhance the overall profitability of its product portfolio.

The company announced a 50 billion yuan investment in R&D for the next 3 years

In addition to its strides in flexible AMOLED, BOE has made notable advancements in the vehicle display business. The company has introduced cutting-edge display technologies such as flexible AMOLED, Mini LED, and BD CELL in its vehicle display products. Moreover, BOE’s Chengdu vehicle display base, which commenced production in 2022, is expected to produce approximately 15 million vehicle displays annually. This production capacity encompasses LCD vehicle display modules ranging from 5 inches to 35 inches, providing a comprehensive range of options for automobile manufacturers.

BOE’s commitment to innovation and growth was further emphasized at the Global Innovation Partners Conference · 2023. During the event, the company announced a staggering investment of over 50 billion yuan in technology research and development over the next three years. This substantial investment will enable BOE to create more than 100 solutions tailored to specific market segments, solidifying its position as a leading provider of display technologies.

One of the standout innovations unveiled at the conference was BOE’s world-first smart cockpit. It’s impressive that BOE has independently developed the cockpit’s appearance, display, hardware boards, and software systems. It incorporates advanced AI technologies, including seat belt detection, fatigue driving recognition, and car owner recognition, contributing to enhanced safety and driving experiences.

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Technology keeps advancing and enhancing our quality of life. For instance, televisions have evolved from displaying grainy images to presenting incredibly lifelike visuals. Nowadays, even our smartphones are equipped with 2K resolution screens, which are becoming the standard. With no limit to innovation, Visionox has introduced its groundbreaking Visionox Intelligent Pixelization (ViP) technology. This development has increased AMOLED pixel density to an impressive 1700 ppi or more. Here are the details…

Visionox Debuts Groundbreaking ViP Display Technology with AMOLED Pixel Density Above 1700 ppi

ViP technology offers significant improvements to AMOLED displays, including an impressive increase in the effective emitting area (aperture ratio) from the standard 29% to a remarkable 69%. In addition, it pushes pixel density to new heights, surpassing 1700 ppi. When combined with Visionox’s Tandem stacked devices, ViP technology is capable of delivering up to six times longer device lifespan or four times greater brightness compared to Fine Metal Mask (FMM) AMOLED screens.

According to Visionox, the advanced pixel precision achieved with ViP technology allows for enhanced clarity, color performance, and uniformity in AMOLED displays. By maintaining Real RGB pixel arrangement at high ppi levels and addressing common issues such as subpixel color mixing and crosstalk, ViP technology brings substantial improvements to the display experience.

One notable advantage of ViP technology is its ability to enhance existing technologies, like under-display cameras, AR/VR, wearables, smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop displays, automotive screens, and televisions. Visionox has already successfully tested a medium-sized sample based on ViP technology and is actively working on mass production for all AMOLED sizes. The company has been developing photolithography-based pixel patterning since 2016 and started constructing a dedicated ViP technology mass production line in 2022.

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AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) displays are known for their vivid and bright colors, deep blacks, and energy efficiency. However, Apple has yet to incorporate this type of display technology into their iPad lineup, as they have opted for their proprietary Retina Display instead. While the Retina Display has a high pixel density and offers excellent color reproduction, some users may prefer the enhanced color and contrast offered by AMOLED displays. However, it seems that Apple might be onto something here. A recent leak from a tipster has suggested that the company has AMOLED prototypes of the iPad Pro, hinting towards a possible 2024 release.

As per said leak, Apple is reportedly deviating from their standard use of flexible OLED technology on their iPhones, opting instead for rigid OLED screens. Although the latter is used by other high-end smartphones, such as Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 lineups, users have reported poor viewing angles. To avoid the ‘wrinkled’ appearance associated with some OLED displays, Apple is rumoured to incorporate hybrid OLED technology on the iPad Pro models. This technology will be mass-produced by Samsung and will consist of two-stack tandem OLED panels that will make the devices more expensive but offer a longer lifespan and better viewing angles.

There is some confusion around ShrimpApplePro’s tweet (since the tweet was originally posted on April Fools Day), but it is clear that the next iPad Pro releases will see a significant price increase of 80% compared to the latest flagship tablets. Additionally, the ongoing global chip shortage has resulted in increased component costs for many electronic devices, including iPads. Apple’s choice of display technology remains to be seen, and we can expect further details to emerge in the coming year.

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Although LG has officially exited the smartphone business last year, the company is still very popular in the electronics supply chain industry, specifically in its LED Display Business Division.

This year at SID 2022 Display Week, LG was invited as one of the more esteemed panelists at the event, and during the company’s showcase, the brand revealed that its research and development team has successfully developed a foldable OLED device that can fold and unfold from 0 to 360 degrees.

During the event, LG Display showed off a Foldable OLED touchscreen that is 8.03 inches when unfolded horizontally. However, what makes this display unique is that the panel could be folded inwards or folded outwards, in fact, it could be folded at any angle from 0 to 360 degrees.

Durability-wise, it seems that LG is using UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) technology for the Foldable OLED, and the exterior screen is coated with an anti-fingerprint material to keep the device looking spick and span always. LG also claims that the 360 Foldable OLED is rated for 200,000 folds under normal use and other technical details for the display include its 2480 x 2200 pixel resolution allowing for a sharp 413 PPI, 109.9% coverage of DCI-P3 colour gamut and the panel is rated for 430 nits of brightness under typical situations and can reach up to 600 nits of peak brightness in challenging situations. 

There does not seem to have a practical use case for this form factor currently, but the design surely looks futuristic, and kudos to the display panel engineers for pushing the limits of how we can shape our screens. 

Another reveal during the event was the company’s 17-inch foldable OLED panel, but this time around it doesn’t fold 360 degrees, it folds at a rather conventional 180 degrees inwards, just like a laptop. But at the enormous size of 17 inches, the demonstration of the LG display prototype was still rather impressive. The design overall is a clamshell design, one that you will find in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the Oppo Find N.

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With the Xiaomi 12 series Dec 28 launch event nearing, TCL could not keep the secret any longer as today in a press statement, TCL announces that it is the supplier for the standard Xiaomi 12’s display. 

TCL’s Huaxing display department is in charge of manufacturing the AMOLED displays for the Xiaomi 12, the compact flagship, and TCL mentions that Xiaomi 12 displays are using the displays from its TCL Huaxing T4 production line.

The TCL Huaxing T4 AMOLED displays used in the Xiaomi 12 is said to feature a 120Hz refresh rate, DC Dimming and 12-bit colour to allow for a more vibrant and colour accurate multimedia viewing experience for users.

As for overall design, TCL mentions that it is providing Xiaomi with its exclusive custom-made “premium-crafted” curved AMOLED displays for the Xiaomi 12. The display comes in at 6.28 inches diagonally with thin bezels on all sides, with a very small punch hole selfie cutout in the middle of the display. According to TCL, it will be an industry-leading compact display as it has one of the highest screen-to-body ratios in the compact smartphone market.

As for the production schedule, TCL T4 AMOLED displays have to go through three phases of production(creation, assembly and completion), and it is expected to produce enough displays to supply display demand for 8 million smartphones in the market.

This wasn’t the first time that a flagship from Xiaomi that did not use an AMOLED supplied from Samsung. TCL was previously Xiaomi’s AMOLED display supplier in the past for the record-setting Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra back in 2020. 

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra was considered by many as the ultimate flagship of 2020 as it surpassed the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max, with the world’s first 120W fast charging, 120x hybrid zoom, and the world’s first 10-bit colour 120Hz display on a smartphone. The Xiaomi 10 Ultra also served a purpose to tell the world that Xiaomi was not only capable of creating flagship killers at a low price, but Xiaomi also could cater to the ultra-premium smartphone segment too with over-the-top specs, potent camera performance and premium build quality to back up.

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We thought OnePlus’ first phone in the second half of the year would be the OnePlus 9T, but it turned out to be the OnePlus 9RT. 

Yes, only six months have passed since the release of the OnePlus 9R, and OnePlus is rushing to launch an upgraded version. 

Why exactly is OnePlus launching this phone? Maybe we can get the answer from the phone. 

VIDEO REVIEW:

OnePlus 9RT Review: Design

Although it is said to be an upgraded version of the OnePlus 9R, the OnePlus 9RT is more like a twin of the OnePlus 9. The almost identical appearance of all three reflects the continuity of the OnePlus design, but it also inevitably feels like it lacks novelty. This silver 9RT looks like a ceramic glazed material and doesn’t get fingerprints easily.

The new process makes this silver my favorite of the three colors of the 9RT, and the feel of the phone that OnePlus has been emphasizing is great on the OnePlus 9RT. The rounded frame and back cover are very tight and the weight of less than 200g brings excellent experience.

Features such as NFC and stereo dual speakers are not missing either. If I could sum up the design of the OnePlus 9RT in one sentence, it would be: it looks ordinary, but it’s comfortable to use.

The specs of the screen have also changed slightly compared to the OnePlus 9R. The size has gotten bigger, so the PPI is a bit lower at the same resolution. This time, the 9RT adds sub-pixel rendering of fonts, which theoretically improves the clarity of some fonts. The downside is that there may be colored streaks around the edges of the fonts.

But even after zooming in, you can’t see a big difference, and the impact on daily use is ignorable. The biggest difference is that the screen of the OnePlus 9RT is no longer Fluid AMOLED. The biggest disadvantage of the OnePlus 9RT with a regular AMOLED is that it is not transparent enough. The lower bezel is also wider than the 9R, and the rainbow effect is noticeable when you look at it sideways. Although it is difficult to find these shortcomings during normal use, in general, the screen of the OnePlus 9RT is a bit of a step backwards compared to the 9R. 

OnePlus 9RT Review: Performance, Benchmark, & Gaming

OnePlus 9RT does not use Snapdragon 888+, rather comes with Snapdragon 888, and the system is equipped with the latest Color OS 12, with Benchmark scores of 793506 on AnTuTu, 3DMARK score of 5869, Geekbench 5 single-core of 1124, and multi-core score of 3330. This time, OnePlus focused on optimizing the gaming experience, with the in-game touch sampling rate reaching up to 600Hz.

The 90FPS frame rate for PUBG is satisfactory, although it’s not 90 FPS throughout, but an average of 88 FPS is considered very good. OnePlus 9RT also has an official cooperation with Genshin Impact this time, but the optimized Genshin Impact performance doesn’t seem to be as impressive as we thought it would be, with the frame rate quickly locking in at 40 fps. Obviously, OnePlus is looking for stability and lower gaming temperatures than high frame rates.

This time, the 9RT has a new “Ultra-steady frame mode”. The performance is roughly the same when you turn it on, except that the frame rate is a bit higher at the beginning. But the smooth drop in frame rate does bring a better gaming experience than some phones with higher frame rates but without this stability. It seems that the 9RT has made some efforts in gaming, so users who like to play games can consider this model.

OnePlus 9RT Review: Cameras

The biggest upgrade to the OnePlus 9RT should be its camera. The main camera has been upgraded from IMX586 to IMX766, which is a very big improvement in all specs compared to the 9R. Since the Mi 11 is also at the same price point and has a flagship sensor, we chose the Mi 11 as the model to compare.

Main Camera

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Daytime performance is good, the colors are gorgeous but not too saturated, it will look better. Dynamic range is also good. At night, you can see how great the IMX766 is. You can see detail in both the highlights and shadows. And with a larger single pixel size, capable of reducing exposure time, the Mi 11’s super high pixel count actually suffers in dark light. It’s safe to say that the OnePlus 9RT’s main camera is on par with many flagship phones. The only complaint is that I wish they would reduce AI sharpening of the image to a certain extent, which can be over-sharpened at times. The main camera also adds a “HI-RES Mode”, which can take 100-megapixel photos with AI interpolation. However, it doesn’t improve the clarity of the image much and is still far from the quality of the real 100-megapixel photo from the Mi 11. And if you use this mode it may also lack AI color tone resulting in the final shot not being as good as the photos taken in Auto mode. So it is not recommended using this mode on a daily basis.

Ultra-Wide Camera

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I am still very impressed with the ultra-wide camera, even though it is not an upgrade. The dynamic range is excellent, especially the control of highlights. Even though the Ultra Wide Camera doesn’t have a large sensor size, with the excellent algorithm, OnePlus 9RT gets correct exposure in dark lighting at night. And the auto mode also incorporates the night view algorithm, so you can see some difference between the photos it takes in auto mode and night mode in low light. The overall experience of using this camera is excellent.

Macro Camera

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The performance of the 2MP macro lens is the same as most budget phones, and the closest focusing distance is actually 4cm. Its image quality is worse than that of cropping with the main camera, so we won’t go into too much detail about its camera quality.

Coming to the video recording, I was honestly shocked by the 9RT’s video shooting capability. Not only do the main and ultra-wide angle cameras support 4k 60FPS recording, but you can also freely switch between the main and ultra wide angle cameras during recording at 4k 30FPS. Many phones in the same price range can’t do this, including the Mi 11. AI Highlight mode allows you to record videos with more vibrant colors and a bit of dynamic range improvement. But because the effect is not significantly improved, and you can only shoot 1080P 30FPS video, it is not recommended for everyday use.

Do check out our video review added above for the video shooting comparison.

OnePlus 9RT Review: Battery Life & Charging

OnePlus 9RT supports up to 65W of charging power. The special 65w charger is right inside the box. It takes five minutes to charge to 36%, fifteen minutes to 65%, and takes only half an hour to fully charge to 100%. The battery is still 4500mAh, and the power consumption of each scene is shown in the picture.

Half hour of Tiktok consumes 5%, half-hour of online video around 5%, two games consume 10% and 12% respectively. This power consumption is at a relatively normal level for a Snapdragon 888 phone.

So why did OnePlus launch the 9RT? 

After comparing the OnePlus 9, 9R, and 9RT, I found that the biggest difference between them is the camera. The OnePlus 9 has the best camera of the three, while the 9R is the cheapest. The OnePlus 9RT is the phone that has the best balance of price and photo experience. In fact, its camera surpasses our expectations as well. 

So what do you think about the phone?

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Earlier today (22nd October 2021), Xiaomi had teased the Redmi Note 11 series again. This time, the company revealed certain key features regarding the upcoming smartphones’ display, which is an AMOLED panel.

On its official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website), the company shared that the AMOLED panel would help make the device even lighter and thinner. Furthermore, it would sport a punch hole selfie camera that is quite small while the screen’s bezels are also negligible. Its punch hole cut out measures just 2.96mm while its bezels measure 1.75mm. The panel will offer 120Hz high refresh rate, along with 360Hz touch sampling rate as well as offering DCI P3 wide color gamut.

While the Chinese tech giant revealed this information regarding the Redmi Note 11 series, a known tipster also shared additional details as well. According to @数码闲聊站 the new high refresh rate AMOLED panel with a punch hole cut out was made by Samsung. He added that the screen from the South Korean tech giant is not expensive, which should help keep the cost of the handset down as well. As of right now, the higher end Note 11 Pro is confirmed to feature a 120Hz AMOLED screen, while the base variant is expected to still arrive with an LCD panel.

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Realme has just launched its GT series of smartphones and its first laptop in India. During the online launch conference, the company also announced that the Realme Pad will also be arriving soon. Now, an executive has hinted that the upcoming tablet will sport an AMOLED display.

Just prior to the start of the online conference, Francis Wong, the CMO of Realme India and Europe, shared a post on Twitter that also had a YouTube link to the live stream. A Twitter user commented on this, asking for the company to raise the size of their smartphone’s AMOLED display from 6.4 inches to 6.7 inches. To this, the executive responded with “Want a bigger Amoled? Wait for #realmeTablet. That will be big enough.”

In other words, this basically hints at the Realme Pad being the tablet in question that will sport an AMOLED panel as it was the only tablet teased during the online launch event. Unfortunately, the company has yet to officially reveal any finer details regarding its upcoming tablet, but we do have some information from previous reports. The tablet will sport a 10.4 inch screen and will be powered by a 7,100mAh battery.

Furthermore, the base model of the tablet could offer users 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Rumors have also suggested that the tablet may arrive in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + LTE variants as well. However, this is still unconfirmed reports so take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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A new report has revealed interesting information regarding the upcoming Apple iPad lineup. Apparently, the company will be launching an iPad model that will sport a 10.9 inch OLED display panel in 2022.

According to a Display Supply Chain Consultants report (Via iMore), the Cupertino based giant will launch an iPad that sports a 10.9 inch AMOLED display panel next year. This report is also in line with some recent reports that claimed that Apple would bring an OLED panel on an iPad model. Furthermore, it is also reported that the iPhone maker would also include OLED panels in the upcoming 11 inch and 12.9 inch iPad Pro models as well in 2023.

DSSC added that the brand would launch two iPads with OLEDs in 2023, while in 2022, it would be releasing its first OLED iPad that will sport a 10.86 inch panel. These display panels will be solely supplied by Samsung Display, the South Korean company’s display unit. At the moment, the only iPad with a 10.9 inch panel is the iPad Air. So, the OLED iPad in question might be the upcoming 2022 iPad Air model. So, the Air versions might be seeing a major upgrade.

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Lu Weibing, Xiaomi Group Vice President and Redmi General Manager, recently released a poll on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website. This poll asked the users on the social media platform whether they prefer AMOLED or LCD display’s, with a majority prefering the former over the latter.

In the poll, over 14,000 people chose AMOLED panels as their preferred choice of display, while just 6051 people opted for LCD panels. The senior official of the Chinese tech giant added that there are still a number of people that still preferred the LCD panels, but, the majority have chosen AMOLED. Interestingly, a similar poll was also held last year as well, with a number of users preferring the LCD displays, so the executive aimed to evaluate preferences this year as well.

Back in 2020, the Redmi K30 series were launched, with the lineup sporting LCD panels that reached peak brightness of up to 650 nits. On the other hand, the Redmi K40 series that were launched this year arrived with OLED screens. The latest lineup sported the Samsung E4 AMOLED panel that offered peak brightness of up to 1300 pits, with a 5 million:1 contrast ratio.

A few of the users that preferred LCD panels pointed at shortcoming of the OLED panels in recent times. These users highlights the smearing problem on certain smartphones with high refresh rates along with the PWM dimming issue, while LCDs work well if they have a good DC dimming.

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The flexible AMOLED panels made by Samsung Display have seen a rise in sales in China in the first quarter of this year, marking an increased penetration rate in the high end segments in the region over last year.

According to a DigiTimes report, Chinese smartphone makers like Huawei, Honor, and ZTE have opted to use flexible AMOLED panels made by local display manufacturers, meanwhile, other local handset vendors like Xiaomi and Vivo are also using locally produced AMOLED displays for their mid tier models. The South Korean tech giant recently launched its E4 AMOLED panel, which arrives with an improved brightness of 1,500 nits over 1,200 nits from the previous generation.

This model is also capable of reaching a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1, which allows the display maker to continue growing in the Chinese market. Furthermore, the company has also lowered the prices of its rigid AMOLED panels that are now more affordable than the ones made from local Chinese vendors’ LTPS TFT LCD displays. Interestingly, Honor has launched the V40 series, which is its first smartphone since it was sold by its parent company Huawei.

The Honor V40 features AMOLED panels made by BOE Technology and Visionox. Similarly, ZTE has also been supplying its AMOLED panels made by Visionox since 2017. Additionally, Xiaomi has also purchased flexible AMOLED displays from CSOT (China Star Optoelectronics Technology) on its Mi 10s model, along with E4 AMOLED panels from Samsung Display.

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Just a day after an image of the Redmi Note 10 Pro’s retail box was posted on the internet, baring the design of the upcoming phone, another image, this time of the retail box of the Redmi Note 10 has surfaced too.

We get a good look at the Redmi Note 10 via a photo of its retail box which was shared on Twitter by Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd). However, unlike the retail box of the Redmi Note 10 Pro which only has the photo of the phone, this includes a few key specs as well, one of which fans will be excited for.

Redmi Note 10 AMOLED
-FHD+ AMOLED display
-48MP Quad Rear Camera pic.twitter.com/uB6JCIkK23

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) February 23, 2021

As shown in the photo, the Redmi Note 10 will have an FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay. The screen has a centered punch hole for the camera and has a bit of bezel at the bottom. It doesn’t mention a high refresh rate, so the screen is most likely a 60Hz one.

The retail box also says that the phone has 48MP quad (rear) cameras. The design of the camera array is similar to that of the Redmi Note 10 Pro albeit with some little differences. For example, there is no silver accent around the main camera of the Redmi Note 10 and it has a pill-shaped flash rather than a circular one. Another difference is that the Redmi Note 10 Pro appears to have a laser focus system for better focusing.

The Redmi Note 10 is shown in green on the retail box. We expect there will be other colors too and you will be able to tell what color is inside the box by the image outside.

One key info we should note is that this is the Redmi Note 10 for India. The one that will be sold in Europe and some other markets might be different.

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A new report has revealed that Visionox might receive large orders from Huawei, and its former subsidiary, Honor. The supplier will provide the smartphone OEMs with AMOLED displays, with unit orders numbering in the millions.

According to a TechWeb report, a person close to the supplier has stated that the company might be receiving 5 million orders from Huawei and about 10 million orders from Honor for AMOLED panels. Back in January 2021, Visionox had announced that its net profit for 2020 is expected to be around 141 million to 210 million Yuan (roughly 21 to 31 million US Dollars), which marks a year on year increase of 120 to 227 percent. The company attributed this growth to its continuous innovation and rising demands.

Notably, Visionox is also the company behind the first mass produced display that supports an under screen camera. Furthermore, it also has an exclusive deal with ZTE to provide these displays for the company’s flagship ZTE Axon 20 smartphone. It even provides high end hyperboloid curved displays to major OEMs for their smartwatch lineup and even smartphones. A few of its major customers include Chinese tech giants like Xiaomi, ZTE, Huami, and South Korea’s LG as well. Recently, the company even picked up Oppo, Motorola, and more as their new customers.

So, Huawei and Honor putting in large orders with the company is great news for the supplier. Meanwhile, Honor placing in larger orders is also indicative of both companies’ current position, as Huawei struggles with its smartphone division due to US sanctions that had caused it to sell its budget sub brand to ensure its survival. At the moment, Honor is pushing to launch its products, especially in China, to establish itself as a major contender in its home market of China.

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realme is all set to launch the realme V15 in China tomorrow(January 7). Ahead of this, it’s pre-sale registrations is already underway on JD.com(Jingdong). And the device has received a rave response from the consumers.

The realme V15 is the first of probably many smartphones coming with a “Koi”-inspired beautiful rear design. That is, it resembles the Koi ornamental fish found in Japan. While the company hasn’t revealed the core specifications and price yet, it’s pre-sale has already crossed 450,000 registrations on Jingdong(via).

Precisely, at the time of writing this, the numbers stand at 474,662. At this rate, it looks like, before official launch event, which will happen tomorrow at 14:00 PM Beijing time(UTC +08:00), registrations will surely cross 500,000.

The realme V15 is said to come in three colors but we only know about two of them. Those are Koi-Design with Gradient hue and Crescent Silver. The device will weigh within 200 grams(probably 176g with 8.1mm thickness) and be one of the slick phones.

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Upfront, it will have a top-left punch-hole display which could be AMOLED. At the back, a rectangular layout for cameras and a ‘realme’ branding. The triple-camera setup will host a 64MP main lens and a couple of other sensors(could be Ultra-wide, Macro).

Further, you get a speaker grille, USB-C, Microphone at the bottom, and at the right and left, there is a Power button and Volume rockers respectively. Underneath, it is expected to bring improvements like an in-display fingerprint scanner, bigger battery over it’s predecessor, the realme V5.

Most likely, it will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset with SA/NSA 5G support. Besides, the company’s China President Xu Qi has confirmed today that it will have 65W fast charging support.

A leak spotted by Mukul Sharma also hints that realme V15 will come in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB configurations. Accordingly, the price is expected to be around 1799 yuan($278) and 2099($325) yuan respectively.

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iQOO is gearing to launch the next iteration of flagship, the iQOO 7 on January 11 in China. Ahead of the launch, it has been teasing the features of the device. Recently, the company has revealed its key specs including a pressure-sensitive screen, Dual-Linear Motors, and Dual Speakers with Hi-Res certification.

iQOO on Weibo, Shared a Video(via) to depict the features of the device. Precisely, the iQOO 7 will feature Dual- Linear Motors with one on the left and right side when held in Landscape mode. This coupled with a Monster Engine will help the device function like a Gamepad in giving feedback vibrations.

The company, in a poster, also says that the flagship will not only provide 3-Dimensional surround vibrations but also have a Dual Speakers with Hi-Res Certification. In fact, it will have a HiFi DAC chip that has a dynamic range (DNR=120dB) and THD<0.03%.

iQOO 7

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Additionally, iQOO 7 will feature a pressure-sensitive AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Just like the Vibration, the screen also recognizes touch on the Left, Right areas in the Landscape area. The company has termed it as Monster Touch but let’s wait to see it’s implementation.

Other features of display confirmed are 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR10+, SGS Certification for Blue-Light and Smear etc. The iQOO 7 is shaping out to be a pretty strong contender for flagship rivals in 2021. It will join the bandwagon of devices with Snapdragon 888 SoC.

Besides, the device is expected to feature a 6.6-inch 2400×1080 display in addition to having a centered punch-hole screen which is confirmed.  At the back, it will have a triple-camera setup with iQOO branding beneath. Out of this, the primary will likely be a 48MP Sony IMX598 with OIS.

Lastly, the iQOO 7 will feature a 120W charging that can essentially charge a 4,000mAh battery in just 15 minutes. Apart from the usual three colors, the company will also launch a BMW Special Edition and will be the official gaming smartphone of KPL(King Pro League).

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Display maker from China has apparently not slowed down the pace of capacity expansion of their AMOLED panel production sites despite the smartphone industry being largely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

According to a DigiTimes report, display makers in the country have ramped up capacity expansion and even technological upgrades for AMOLED panel production. The companies have set up new fabs or expansion projects that are currently being carried out, which will also include a 6G line. This includes Visionox in Hefei, BOE Technology in Chongqing, and Tianma Microelectronics in Xiamen.

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Furthermore, China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) is expected to include a new 6G flexible AMOLED line as well. This will be apparently be called the T5 line, and will co exist with the company’s T4 line in Wuhan. Similarly, two comparatively smaller display makers Everdisplay Optronics and Royole are also planning on issuing IPOs to raise additional funds to finance their own expansion plans.

Notably, the news arrives as Samsung Display has adopted an aggressive pricing strategy for its rigid AMOLED panels for smartphones. Now, Chinese panel makers have switched their AMOLED to roll out products for wearable platforms. These companies would also be targeting both domestic and foreign sales for their panels.

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Vivo has finally confirmed that it’s bringing the X60 series of Smartphones in China on December 29. The event will begin at 7:30 AM Beijing Time(UTC+08:00). The smartphone series is expected to bring improvements in display, Camera, Performance, and more, over the predecessor. Ahead of the launch, let’s delve into the possible specs and price of the Vivo X60 devices.

Vivo X60 Series- The Basics

The Vivo X60 series is currently speculated to have three devices- Two of them(X60, X60 Pro) are almost confirmed with specs and renders while the third one is rumored(X60 Pro+). As usual, they will succeed Vivo’s X50 series of smartphones.

Precisely, the new year’s X series from Vivo will have three significant changes from the predecessor. First, and foremost is the punch-hole display. Although Vivo X50 also has a punch-hole screen, the X60 series will bring it over to the center. With this, it’s nearly the first non-Samsung device to launch with a centered punch-hole AMOLED display.

Vivo X60 series promo video

This is because Fujitsu, a month ago, prematurely announced the Fujitsu Arrows NX9 F-52A with a centered punch-hole AMOLED display. Technically, it should be the first one but since its launch is way far ahead on January 31, 2021, Vivo has a chance here. The next big thing in the X60 series is the strategic partnership with ZEISS.

Accordingly, the X60 series will be the first product of this partnership and is likely a headstart to take on the likes of rivals like Huawei–Leica‘s tie-up. Beyond software algorithms like ZEISS 3D PoP(bokeh render), the devices will have Vario-Tessar lenses with  T*Anti-reflective coating.

It will probably retain the Sony sensor, get a wider aperture wide-angle lens, and Samsung‘s Flexible E3 OLED screen. The third most significant change is the use of Samsung Exynos chipset on the X60 unlike the Qualcomm SoC on the X50 series.

That said, other expected features are a Glass build, SA/NSA 5G, Wi-Fi, dual-SIM, Type-C port, LPDDR4x/5x RAM, UFS 2.1/3 storage, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, BeiDou, camera features like OIS, EIS 4K video recording, optical zoom(Periscope-X60 Pro), bokeh, OriginOS(Android 11)and more.

Specs and Features(Expected)

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Display – First of the series, the Vivo X60 is expected to sport a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED centered punch-hole display. It will support a 120Hz refresh rate and resolution up to 2376×1080 pixels. Also, this time, Vivo is said to experiment with two versions of X60- one with a flat and another with a curved display.

Dimensions– Although this is yet to be known, we can expect similarities to Vivo X50, considering it has a similar-sized display. Hence the dimensions would be somewhere around 159.54 × 75.39mm. Further, the device is also expected to be the thinnest 5G smartphone with a 7.3xmm thickness

Processor, Memory- Under the hood, the device will sport Samsung’s Exynos 1080 SoC paired with 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage. With this, Vivo is making a transition back to the Exynos as the X50 had Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G SoC chipset.

Camera – For cameras, the rear triple-camera setup will host a 48MP f/1.6 main lens(IMX598), 13MP ultra-wide, and 8MP portrait sensor. Upfront it will likely have a 32MP selfie shooter.

Other expected features include a 4,300mAh battery with 33W fast charging, three color variants- Blue Gradient, Black, and Shimmer.

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Vivo X60 Pro

Display– Unlike the X60, the Pro variant will only have a curved display variant. It will likely be the same 6.56-inch FHD+ Flexible AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2376×1080 pixel resolution.

Dimensions– Just like the sibling, the Vivo X60 Pro will mostly have dimensions similar to 158.46 × 72.80mm and a comparable thickness if not higher.

Processor, Memory– Same as the X60, the Pro is likely to get the Exynos 1080 SoC. However, unlike the sibling, reports say this will only have a 12GB RAM, 256GB storage.

Cameras-  An unboxing video shows that Vivo X60 Pro will crank it up a notch and include a Periscope lens. The expected lineup of sensors include 48MP f/1.6 main lens(IMX598), 13MP ultra-wide, 13MP portrait sensor, 8MP Periscope(likely with a 5x Optical, 60x Digital Zoom), and a 32MP selfie snapper.

Other expected specs include a 4,200mAh battery with 33W fast charging, two colorways- Blue Gradient and Black.

Mysterious X60 Pro+

Last year, the X50 series included a premium Vivo X50 Pro+ variant with an exclusive Primary camera and flagship processor. Similarly, reports say that Vivo will do it once again by launching a device with a similar design as the Pro, but few tweaks in specs.

The Vivo X60 Pro+ is expected to feature a Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with faster LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 storage, a Samsung GN1 50MP 1/1.3-inch CIS(CMOS Image Sensor) along with ZEISS goodies, Hi-Fi DAC, and more.

Price

The Vivo X50 series consisting of X50, X50 Pro, X50 Pro+ began from 3,498($534), 4,298($656), and 4,998 yuan($763) respectively at launch. Hence, we can expect somewhat similar pricing to the successors. However, we would advise you to take it with a pinch of salt and wait for the official price on December 29.

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After becoming independent from Huawei, Honor is planning to make 100 million smartphones next year. It has already started negotiations with Qualcomm, MediaTek to procure their chips. As a head start, the company is likely to unveil a product very soon and it could be Honor V40. Amidst a lot of leaks about the device, a leak now says it will support 45W wireless charging.

A user on Weibo(@鹏鹏君驾到) has leaked an alleged rear design of Honor’s wireless charger that could launch alongside Honor V40. The design shows a hemisphere design with an ‘Honor’ Logo at the bottom. There are a vertical array of slots and two arched cutouts possibly for the heat dissipation grille and rubber bush respectively.

There is a dot above the design and it could be an LED indicator. The rear of the design also has specifications. Accordingly, it is registered under Honor Terminal Co Ltd.,(English Translated). Interestingly, the specs have the name ‘Vertical Wireless Charger’ with a max output of 45W. The charger supports a USB-C port and draws input in the range of 5V-20V at 6A(max).

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Further, the user says(via ITHome) that this charger will support the 45W which should also be the designation of the upcoming Honor V40. If we call, a recent report suggests that Honor V40 will have charging support(HW-110600C0x) of up to 66W. The rated speed configs are 5V at 2A, 10V at 4A, and 11V at 6A out of which the 10V at 4A(40W) could be the wireless charging designation.

In any case, if this is true, Honor should launch a new Wireless charger alongside the Honor V40 in mid-January of 2021. The device with codename(YOK-AN10) has already appeared on China’s MIIT and 3C certifications. Further, a design leak reveals that it sports a dual punch-hole curved display and circular camera layout inspired by a Watch.

The Honor V40 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000+ SoC, 50MP Sony IMX700 RYYB sensor, and more. Either way, Honor hasn’t confirmed anything yet, and hence, let’s wait for more leaks in the coming days.

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Update[December 28]

We are just a couple of hours away from the official launch of Xiaomi Mi 11. Ahead of this, the company has already confirmed that the device will feature advanced display technology with Gorilla Glass Victus for protection, support for computational photography, faster LPDDR5 RAM, and Wi-Fi 6 standard, speakers tuned by Harman Kardon.

The device, however, will be the first Xiaomi flagship to miss out on an in-box Charging Adapter. Alongside the event, Xiaomi has also confirmed that it will announce the new MIUI 12.5 and has already begun beta registrations for the same. The stable version of the same is reportedly slated for a Late February 2021 release.

Original Story as follows…

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Mi 11 series in China this month. An exclusive tip given to us suggests that the company will unveil the devices on December 29 in the country. Ahead of the launch, leaks regarding Mi 11 has been floating on the internet frequently. Hence, let’s take a look at the possible specs, and price with whatever info we have so far.

For starters, Mi 11 will be a premium flagship series in 2021 that’s coming after the 10th anniversary of Xiaomi. It will succeed the yesteryear Mi 10 series. Although Xiaomi has confirmed only about the Mi 11 so far, we can expect the company to bring Xiaomi Mi 11, Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro just like 2020. Additionally, a report also rumors about a possible Mi 11 Pro+. Xiaomi’s latest flagship that’s selling in China is the Mi 10 Ultra which launched a few months ago.

Mi 11 Series – The basics

To get basics out of the way, Xiaomi Mi 11 will follow a similar strategy to the predecessor. Accordingly, it will boast a premium design with no-compromise on specs and other features. It will also be the first flagship to launch with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 88 SoC as confirmed by Lei Jun.

From the leaked images so far, we can guess that the device might retain the rear Glass body and sport a metal mid-frame for rigidity. Since the devices are tipped to sport a four-curved screen, expect Xiaomi to place a Gorilla Glass(maybe 6) on top of the screen.

Other expected features include water resistance(P2i/any IP rating), USB-C port, dual-SIM card slot, SA/NSA 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, DDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, fast charging, camera features like OIS, EIS, 4K video recording, slow-mo, night mode, and more.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Features (Expected)

The standard variant Mi 11 is expected to feature a four-curved screen with a top-left punch-hole display. Thus, it’s gonna look a bit similar to the Mi 10 at least from the front. Although dimensions aren’t known yet, it is likely to sport a FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate screen.

This is up from the 90Hz refresh rate on the predecessor. However, we will have to wait for other details like peak brightness, JNCD value, contrast ratio, and more. Under the hood, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Xiaomi is likely to up the storage performance with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 instead of 3.0 storage.

For the optics, the device will have a triple camera setup on the back along with an LED flashlight. This is horizontally stacked inside a squircle housing. As per the concept renders, the layout will also have a Blue Gradient color with a chamfered bump. The triple-camera array will likely have a 108MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide, and a 5MP macro sensor.

Although few rumors predict the presence of a Telephoto lens, the device will anyway get an upgrade from the 2MP macro on the Mi 10. A 4,780mAh battery will probably back the entire Mi 11 with support for 55W fast charging. For memory variants, we can expect 8/12GB RAM and 128/256/512GB storage. The Mi 11 is expected to start at the same 3,999 yuan($612).

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro Features(Expected)

As far as full-fledged renders are concerned, the Mi 11 Pro has been a mystery, to say the least. Although reports predict an identical design throughout the series, a leaked protective casing of the Mi 11 Pro hints at quad-cameras on the Pro.

A different rear layout, if turns true, will be a surprise considering the devices will elsewhere differ very little. Anyhow, the Mi 11 Pro, as per a new tip on Weibo, will feature a 6.76-inch display. It will have a similar four-curved screen with a top-left punch-hole but will sport a QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

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Under the hood, it will feature the same Snapdragon 888 SoC as the Mi 11 and come paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. As for optics, let’s address the typical scenario first. If Mi 11 Pro were to host the same design as the Mi 11, it will likely have the triple-camera setup. Accordingly, there will be a 48MP OmniVision OV48C sensor, 20MP ultra-wide, 12MP Telephoto with 2x optical zoom.

The main sensor will reportedly capture images at 50MP resolution as well. However, if the device has a revamped layout like the one shown above, it will probably include an additional Periscope lens for higher zoom(maybe 10X or more). A report also shows dual-batteries on the Mi 11 series and suggests that Mi 11 Pro might have a 4,970mAh battery.

This is understandable considering the Pro has a 2K resolution(higher). We can expect other features like the same memory variants, charging from the Mi 11. It is likely to start from 5,299 yuan($811).

The entire series will likely debut with MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box. However, Xiaomi could pull a new MIUI like the 12.5 version as well.

Mysterious Mi 11 Pro+

Apart from the Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, as mentioned above, a mysterious Mi 11 Pro+ is also rumored to accompany the series at the event. Nothing else has popped up regarding the device leaving us dry with no teaser images. However, the report says it will likely have top-of-the-line specs like a bigger 2K screen and a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 SoC, Xiaomi’s 100W charging, and more with premium pricing.

Nevertheless, the Mi 11 series will reportedly go on sale later this month (could be on the launch day). A Xiaomi executive also says that the device will have enough stocks. Let’s wait for the official pricing.

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OnePlus 9 series is already under development and is poised to launch sometime around March 2021. Now, we have information about its model numbers along with key specifications.

The latest tip comes from TechDroider. He has shared exclusive details of the OnePlus 9 series from his sources. He says that OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro have the following model numbers:

• OnePlus 9- LE2110
• OnePlus 9 Pro- LE2117, LE2119, LE2120.
• Mysterious Device- LE2127.

Here, the three names for 9 Pro might just be three variants of the device. But let’s wait for confirmation. That said, the model numbers seem to match the first two letters of the “Lemonade” codename that tipster Max J revealed a while ago.

Additionally, TechDroider says that another mysterious device with codename LE2127 does exist but isn’t sure if it belongs to the OnePlus 9 series. Accordingly, a report from China says that the series will include three models.

OnePlus 9 series Specifications(Reported)

As per the report, the OnePlus 9 series will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 875, AMOLED display with centered-punch hole, 144Hz refresh rate screen, IP68 rating, NFC, dual stereo speakers, and more. Also, if the report is true, the next flagship from OnePlus will boast 40W Wireless Charging in addition to the 65W Wired charging.

The most interesting thing here is the centered punch-hole display. So far, Samsung, which has perfected the design, has not lent it to other companies. Samsung first used the punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera sensors on the Galaxy S10 series. Currently, the company is calling it Infinity-O branding. However, if the report is true, Vivo X60 Pro will be the first company outside Samsung to use a centered punch-hole display followed by OnePlus.

Comparable to what TechDroider said, the report also says that the OnePlus 9 series will get a mid-product refresh that is similar to the T lineup like the OnePlus 8T. Now, this could just be the successor, i.e, OnePlus 9T, or a whole new Product lineup as well. Let’s wait for more leaks as we march ahead(no pun intended).

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The Redmi 10X is an upcoming 5G mid-range smartphone scheduled to launch in China tomorrow. The phone will be packing some pretty interesting specs such as an AMOLED display and a Dimensity 820 processor.

If you are wondering who the supplier for the display used in the phone is, then you are in the right place. It has been revealed that the display panel is a  Samsung E2 AMOLED panel and this is the same type Xiaomi ships with the Mi 10 Youth 5G.

The screen measures 6.57-inches with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 and a waterdrop notch at the top for the selfie camera. There is HDR10+ support and the maximum brightness is 600 nits. So far, this is a pretty great display for the device.

Redmi already confirmed the phone will have AOD+, Super Wallpaper, and will run MIUI 12 out of the box. It will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner. Other confirmed features of the phone are quad cameras on the rear with optical image stabilization and 30x zoom.

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Earlier today, Redmi unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, Redmi K30 Pro. It is the successor to the K20 Pro and is currently the fast smartphone from the Xiaomi subsidiary. However, many people were quick to notice and point out that the newly announced smartphone didn’t feature a high refresh rate. Now, Lu Weibing, the General Manager of Redmi, has finally responded with the answer.

Back in December 2019, Redmi K30 was announced which featured a 120Hz display. The K30 is the base variant in the series while the K30 Pro is meant to be the premium flagship. So it comes as no surprise that fans of the series would convey criticism. Thus, to answer this, the senior executive also mentioned why a lower refresh rate was used during the press conference.

According to Lu Weibing, the specifications of both the Redmi K30 and K30 Pro had been determined about 10 months prior. Hence, it wasn’t a last minute change but rather a conscious and well thought out decision. Apparently, this move to include a standard refresh rate was to take two things into account, namely a true full screen experience and battery life.

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In other words, the Chinese smartphone maker had to choose between a higher refresh rate or better battery performance for its full screen experience. And we all know that Redmi chose battery, stating that even a 90Hz display would’ve chewed through the battery pack too quickly.

Regardless, the brand states that the Redmi K30 Pro is still the flagship even in the display category since its features Samsung’s E3 AMOLED panel alongside 180Hz touch sampling rate, with support for HDR 10+, supports TÜV Rheinland Global Eye Care Certification and a peak brightness of an impressive 1200 nits. So comment down below on what you think about the bold move from Redmi.

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5G mobile networks are relatively new but the increased spread and bandwidth bring untapped potential. As per a report by Digitimes, 5G will surge the demand for display technologies across various sectors.

The fifth-generation mobile technology, commonly known as 5G is capable of offering high-speed internet to the masses when it is commercialized across the world. Faster internet enables innovative applications like cloud gaming, even better media streaming, virtual reality, augmented reality, and others. Further, these functions require better screens to enjoy the content and therefore display industry is expected to flourish more in the coming years.

The four display trends that will boom on account of 5G are AMOLED panels, high-refresh-rate panels, large-size integrated automotive panels, and high-resolution panels for AR / VR. Smartphone OEMs have already started using AMOLED screens on most of their devices and it is expected to grow more. Around 40% of total smartphone shipments in 2020 is expected to use AMOLED panels due to their increased availability. Apart from Samsung and Apple, we will see devices from Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo to feature these panels in more numbers than before.

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Although high-refresh-rate displays have been around for a while, it was OnePlus that popularized its usage on smartphones. As mobile gaming is becoming the norm these days, the demand for such displays is more than ever. With 5G, we might see more games to support high-refresh-rate which in turn will lead OEMs to launch more devices (even budget ones) with such panels. In fact, we already have Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro, a budget smartphone duo from the house of BBK with 90Hz refresh rate displays for the masses.

5G also enables various automotive applications that require large-size integrated display panels in the front instead of traditional dashboards. Also, VR and AR devices leverage 5G to offer a seamless experience. They too require high-resolution display panels to let users experience a more true to life environment. Hence, we can even expect the demand for innovative displays to surge higher as carriers launch 5G services across the world.

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BOE, a renowned smartphone display manufacturer, is the largest LCD panel supplier in the world but has plans to cease further investments in the area. As the popularity of OLED displays grows, even more, the company is planning on increasing its production capacity for the same.

LCD panels prices have been plummeting as even more smartphone manufacturers adopt the OLED panel. In South Korea, China and Taiwan, the production of the display technology has been ceased effectively. This, in turn, will see BOE suffer from heavy losses due to lack of orders or oversupply. Currently, smartphones with OLED displays are more popular in mid to premium grade handsets, with even entry level devices expected to soon adopt the technology as well.

Thus, BOE is launching the OLED production lines this year which will essentially boost its manufacturing capacity by more than 200 percent. Recently, the company has heavily invested in three OLED production lines in China. The first is in Chengdu which is also the first flexible AMOLED production line within China. It will produce the sixth generation of AMOLED displays and will reach a full production capacity of manufacturing 48,000 units every month.

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The second is in Sichuan and will start shipping AMOLED display units by July 2020 and is currently raising production capacity. The third facility is in Chongqing, which had a massive 46.5 billion Yuan investment and will be completed later this year. The production capacity of this is also expected to reach 48,000 units per month volume.

According to BOE, the production capacity of its new OLED panels will be around 70 million units in 2020. Out of this number, about 20 million are said to be flexible OLED displays. This number will reportedly bump up the company’s global market share in the field to 18 percent. Notable clients of BOE OLED displays include Huawei, Oppo, Vivo and more. Even Apple is said to be considering the supply of OLED displays for its 2020 lineup of iPhones as the company already supplies LCD panels for its iPads and Macbooks.

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While it seems like AMOLED displays are quickly becoming the norm for Chinese smartphone developers when it comes to flagship devices, the good old TFT-LCD still dominates the mid-range and budget markets. It’s very rare to find a cheap device with an AMOLED display, and the sales reflect this as TFT-LCD remains as the most popular choice for smartphones in China.

The latest statistics show that TFT-LCDs still account for 64.3% of China’s smartphone display market, giving it the lion’s share when it comes to shipments. AMOLED screens on the other hand, while definitely growing in popularity, account for less than 20% of the market. We’re definitely going to see this number grow in the future, but for now AMOLED will have to settle for a lower spot.

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The China Academy of Information and Communication Technology (yes, it’s a mouthful) issued the “Monitoring Report on the Characteristics of Domestic Mobile Phone Product Interactive Carriers (2019 Issue 4)”. The report reveals that the display market in China has reached a stable point in terms of screen size and resolution, with the last big change being the adoption of full screen displays.

According to statistics, in the fourth quarter of 2019, smartphones with displays 5 inches and above accounted for 55.0% of the mobile phones listed in China, thanks to the influx of 18:9 displays. On top of this, 75.9% of these devices were 4G smartphones, which means that the 3G market is slowly disappearing as 5G becomes the new high-end flagship standard and 4G becomes the new average.

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According to a new report, smartphones with an AMOLED display (Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) are expected to surpass 600 million units in sales in 2020. This is indicative of the displays explosive popularity in the past couple of years which is still on a steep rise.

Based on a Counterpoint research note, the global sale of smartphones with AMOLED screens will exceed the 600 million shipment mark by the end of 2020. It is a sizable YoY (Year-on-Year) growth of 46 percent from 2019. This rise is expected to arrive with the inclusion of AMOLED display panels in mid range segment of smartphones. Certain Chinese brands like Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, Realme, and Xiaomi are a few of the OEMs that will be making this move.

Displays are one of the most crucial parts of the overall user experience. In 2019, smartphone displays received a lot of attention in terms of features and advertising. This was done to facilitate people in replacing their older handsets for the newer and upgraded versions that had thinner bezels, smaller screen to body ratio, increased refresh rates and more. It also quickly became one of the most promoted part of a smartphone.

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Furthermore, the inclusion of certain features like in-display fingerprint scanner and and a punch-hole camera led to further growth of the AMOLED panels; which is touted to be better over its LCD counterpart due to its superior image quality, lower power consumption and even flexible form factor. Counterpoint believes that AMOLED smartphones will see increased demand, especially in China, which will lead to Chinese brands aggressively pricing their handsets.

This would bring the AMOLED screen that is generally seen in flagship models to also be found in mid tier smartphone of 2020. Currently, Samsung is the leading OEM with 45 percent of the total AMOLED smartphone shipments. The South Korean giant is followed by Apple with a 16 percent market share and Oppo with an 11 percent share. Lastly, a smartphone with OLED displays are generally placed between the $300-400 price segment but might soon be seen in sub-$200 segments as well.

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In recent years, AMOLED and OLED displays have seen their popularity increase tremendously. Most high-end smartphones in various brands now feature these types of displays over IPS LCD panels. Now, BOE is planning on increasing its production capacity by 200% which will see the shipments rise to 70 million units to meet the rising demands.

BOE is one of the major suppliers of the AMOLED panels. Currently, there is a booming surge of demand for this type of display. A number of smartphone manufacturers have also started including AMOLED displays in their mid-range handsets offerings as well. Hence, the rise of production capacity from BOE. Additionally, the company will also not be investing LCD displays in the near future.

At present, BOE has three 6th generation flexible AMOLED manufacturing plants. One is the Chengdu plant that has mass-produced and shipped since 2017; second is the Mianyang plant that starting shipping this July while the third is the Chongqing plant that started construction last year (commission in 2020).

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The Chengdu factory’s AMOLED panels have been used in at least 10 smartphones which include brands like Huawei, Oppo, Vivo and more. BOE is predicting that the demand for flexible AMOLED display panels will increase in 2020 and will also see their production capacity rise to 20 million units.

Notably, Samsung, which is the leading smartphone display supplier in the market, is also the top AMOLED panel manufacturer in the world. The company retaking the lead in the display market also marked the first time OLED displays overtook their LCD counterparts in regards to total shipments. On the other hand, BOE arrivesa a close second to the South Korean tech giant in the same category and technology.

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Samsung, the leading smartphone brand in the world, is now also the top manufacturer for smartphone displays. The South Korean tech giant is well known for its AMOLED displays which have helped it reclaim the number one spot in the smartphone display market in Q3 2019.

According to a new report from IHS Markit, Samsung accounted for about 29 percent of total smartphone display shipments in the third quarter of this year. In comparison, in Q2 2019 it only had a 21.3 percent market share. The sizeable jump in sales numbers has propelled Samsung to the top spot again beating out BOE displays for the first time since Q4 of 2018.

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Samsung’s active matrix organic light emitting displays (or AMOLED) is becoming increasingly more popular with other smartphone manufacturers. David Hseih, Senior Director from IHS Markit also stated that more and more companies are quickly adopting the AMOLED technology for their mid to even high-end smartphone offerings. Many major brands including Apple, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and even Xiaomi have used AMOLED technology in their high-end models in 2019. Being the most seasoned and well-known supplier of AMOLED displays, the company has seen AMOLED shipments totaling 146 million units in Q3, up from 93 million from Q2 2019.

Notably, this also marked the first time AMOLED shipments had surpassed LTPS TFT LCD shipments (144 million). Hence, it implies the AMOLED demand in the market will only further increase and Samsung will be well utilizing this opportunity. Furthermore, other Chinese companies like BOE, Visionox, ChinaStar, Tianma, and EverDislpay will also seek to gain with their AMOLED offerings but will be nowhere near the South Korean veteran.

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What comes after foldable smartphones? Visionox believes it’ll be rollable smartphones that’ll take the spotlight after the foldable craze. And we have got a glimpse of how it could look like at the recent World Conference in the Display Industry. At the three-day event held in Hefei, Anhui Province of China, Visionox showcased its rollable flexible AMOLED panel alongside a couple of other interesting products like a foldable clamshell smartphone.

Visionox said that the rollable display design will greatly reduce the area taken up by the display, even less than foldables. The Visionox rollable display demoed at the event had a dynamic curl radius of 7mm and features on-cell touch display integration technology and self-lamination. However, it’s clear that this technology will still take some time before it matures. The demo unit at the event was still in the form of the raw display and not installed on a smartphone. It’s worth adding that companies like BOE and LG Display have demoed rollable panels in the past.

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Apart from the rollable display, Visionox also demoed an interesting clamshell foldable smartphone. This was even more exciting because it was in the form of an actual smartphone that could be folded in half at the center. Unlike the Motorola Razr, this one looked like a regular Android smartphone with the only exception that it could be folded into half at the center.

The foldable clamshell smartphone features a regular 6.47-inch flexible AMOLED display with on-cell technology. Visionox adds that there won’t be a crease at the center when unfolded. The phone comes with a waterdrop notch on top and transforms into a 13.3mm thick phone in its folded form factor.

In addition to these two next-generation display products, Visionox also showcased a truly bezel-less smartphone. The phone features a tiny 1.5mm bezel at the bottom and 0.7mm bezels on the other three sides. The screen to body ratio is as high as 96.57%.

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While there are several phones with a punch-hole display from multiple manufacturers, only the Galaxy S10 series actually have one with an AMOLED display. It also means the Galaxy S10 and its siblings are the only with an in-display fingerprint scanner. That will change when the Vivo S5 launches.

The Vivo S5 will be the first Chinese phone with a punch-hole display and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Since it will have an in-display fingerprint scanner, it means its an AMOLED display. The info was revealed on Weibo by @Digital Chat Station.

This is definitely good news for fans of the punch hole design as this means that there will be several other alternatives to the Galaxy S10 series. Based on this, we can say for sure that the Redmi K30’s dual-punch hole display will be an AMOLED screen. Its predecessor has an AMOLED screen albeit one with a notch and it will not make any sense to fall back to LCD for the Redmi K30.

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro scheduled to arrive next year will also have punch hole displays and will definitely be AMOLED. We do not know other manufacturers that will jump on the train but there surely will be multiple options to choose from in the coming months.

The Vivo S5 will be announced on November 5. Other than its display and that it will come with quad rear cameras, the rest of the phone’s specs are still unknown.

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Late last year, Huawei launched the budget-oriented Band 3 Pro fitness tracker which is packed with features like an AMOLED display and heart rate monitor. Falling into its footsteps, the company plans to announce its successor, the Huawei Band 4 Pro which will be unveiled alongside the Mate 30 Pro later today.

According to freshly granted patents (rendered by Letsgodigital), the Band 4 Pro will support ten new watch faces which will display the information in different layouts. For reference, all the new faces have been compiled into a single image which is listed below.

Besides, HD renders of the Huawei Band 4 Pro have also been leaked which reveal the device from all angles. Like its predecessor, it also features a tall AMOLED display on the front which is surrounded by narrow plastic bezels. It has a silicone strap with multiple adjustment holes which allow it to snugly fit on the user’s wrist.

The rear of Huawei Band 4 Pro house a SpO2 meter and a heart rate monitor which is also found on its preceding device. Noteworthy, instead of using a proprietary charging connector, the new fitness band has a built-in male USB port that stays concealed within the strap. The said connector can directly be plugged into any wall charger with a USB Type-A port.

While other details including the battery capacity, screen size, and price of the Huawei Band 4 Pro are currently unavailable, we won’t have to wait for long to obtain them, as the fitness accessory is set to launch in a couple of hours from now.

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Smartwatches started as a very promising product segment that could allow users to do pretty much everything you could do with a smartphone but after a strong start, the market is slowing down. This is mainly due to the fact that not many developers are convinced about their usability and only Apple’s Watch is constantly developing.

This situation led many Chinese manufacturers to develop smartwatches with a full version of Android and now Kospet is introducing the Kospet Optimus Pro that is the first to come with 3GB/32GB configuration and Android 7.1.1. More storage means more content can be stored while the 8MP camera is the cherry on top and allows for good quality photos to be shot.

Of course, a beast like that, needs a big battery and the 800mAh battery that it comes with allows the Optimus Pro to function up to 7 days on a single charge without using the cellular functions. Compared to smartwatches with Wear OS, the Kospet Optimus Pro comes with a dual OS (Android OS and Lite OS). The  Lite OS enables Optimus Pro to have longer stand by time. As always, the device comes with various types of watch faces for the customers to pick up. Additionally, users can change the strap at any time to adjust it to your taste. Meanwhile, the ceramic bezel around the display looks fancy!

The Kospet Optimus Pro is on promotion until today and sells 25% off its official price. You can get it now on the company’s official store on Aliexpress for just $149.99!

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OLED panels have a lot of advantages. They have better color accuracy and contrasts (including better blacks) and are thinner and brighter than traditional LCD panels. So, it’s no surprise that smartphone manufacturers are shifting to OLED panels for their smartphones. Even the mid-range ones (like Mi 9 SE / Galaxy J6 Plus) have started getting this relatively expensive display panels. But there’s one disadvantage associated with OLED displays and it pertains to the way the panel handles low levels of brightness.

Most OLED panels use a technique called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) for dimming its brightness. This is different from DC dimming, which has been used by LCD panels to control its brightness levels. Most users won’t be able to differentiate between PWM dimming vs DC dimming, however, there’s a very small section of the population who are affected by the former technique. As OLEDs trickle down to mid-rangers and sometimes even budget smartphones, its user base is growing quickly. With a significant increase in AMOLED consumption in the past few years, you would often end up seeing comments like this on the internet.

In order to understand DC dimming, we need to first learn about PWM dimming and how it can make some users uncomfortable.

How does PWM Dimming work?

PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation. As the name suggests, in this technique, you vary the width of the light pulse to control the brightness of the display panel. Simply put, you play with the amount of time the screen stays on or off. When you lower the brightness, the screen stays off longer than it stays on, which is perceived as lower brightness.

After reading that, you must be wondering — Wait a second, the screen goes off when the brightness is low? I have never noticed that!

That’s because the frequency of pulses is very high (usually over 200Hz), so the human eye won’t be able to notice individual pulses. Instead, the human eye averages out the amount of light from these pulses. So, it’s the ratio of the panel’s on and off state that decides the perceived brightness.

This following diagram shows how PWM dimming works.

At 100% brightness, you can see that the light is always on. When you lower the brightness to 50%, the panel alternates between on and off at equal intervals. However, when you further lower the brightness, the screen stays off for a longer time than it stays on. So, at extremely low levels of brightness, there’s a considerable flicker effect.

What’s so bad about PWM Dimming and its flickering?

Usually, even at low brightness levels, the average human eye won’t be able to see the flickering from PWM dimming. But that doesn’t mean it won’t affect you in any way. Some people are more sensitive to this flicker. And in these people, PWM dimming can lead to eye strain, headaches, and migraines if exposed for long periods of time. This is especially true when the ambient lighting is low.

What is DC Dimming?

DC dimming essentially controls the brightness by varying the power supplied to the circuit. Since Power = Voltage x Current, increasing or decreasing either of these inputs will vary the power supplied to the display panel, and thereby its brightness.

Sounds pretty simple right? So why aren’t manufacturers using DC dimming in your AMOLED smartphone?

Well, smartphone manufacturers have been using DC dimming on LCDs for years, but it was only recently that they started to add it on AMOLED smartphones. This is because DC dimming has a big drawback. At low levels of brightness, the colors often come out skewed on OLED panels. In OLED panels, a change in voltage could change the emitted colors. So, at lower levels of voltage, the perceived quality of the smartphone display could go down significantly.

So what is the solution?

Smartphone manufacturers have become increasingly aware of the possible health issues associated with PWM dimming. However, considering how only a selective group of people are actually affected by PWM flickering and the drawback associated with DC dimming on AMOLED panels, recent smartphone manufacturers are opting to provide it as an add on feature. OnePlus has already confirmed that it’s testing DC dimming on its smartphones. The feature could be added via a future update. In fact, Chinese smartphone companies seem to be all in for this feature. Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, and even Meizu have come forward and confirmed DC dimming on its existing or upcoming smartphones.

Despite the fact that PWM dimming can cause discomfort in some users, most people won’t feel the difference. So, it’s very important to know that your sensitivity to the flicker effect decides how it will affect you.

Therefore, if you are having an eye strain or headache from being hooked on your smartphone screen for far too long, don’t blame PWM dimming just yet. Try to build good smartphone habits, which includes setting your display brightness to comfortable levels (instead of at 100% at all times) and keeping a decent distance between you and your smartphone screen.

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Meizu 16 series will be officially released on August 8 but it has already started to surprise us. Yesterday, the company released the first camera sample shot from the upcoming Meizu 16 by the popular director Lu Chuan. Even though the photo was captured in low-light conditions, the details are very accurate and there is no digital noise! According to Lu Chuan, thanks to the Pro mode of the stock camera app found on the phone, it is possible to adjust the shutter speed, the ISO, and the exposure; he thinks the final result is quite good.

In the meantime, Meizu 16 has also crossed one million reservations according to a poster published by the company. We guess that the number is the sum of all the reservations on the web as only 220,000 reservations were spotted on the famous Chinese online store Jingdong. Anyways, it remains a warm response from the public. The Meizu 16 series which will be unveiled on August 8 will include three devices: 16, 16 Plus and Meizu X8. The first two will sport an octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC by Qualcomm running at a frequency of 2.8 GHz and paired with up to 8 GB of RAM. So, they will be the first phones by Meizu with a flagship chipset released by Qualcomm.

Both the devices will sport an AMOLED display, but the sizes will probably be different: 6 inches on the standard edition and 6.5 inches on the Plus variant. On the rear side, there will be a dual camera: it should be the same setup as the Meizu 15, but thanks to the Snapdragon 845 platform it should deliver a better performance. There should also be a big 3640 mAh battery on the Plus version. The Meizu X8 will be a rival of the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE with upper-midrange specs, including the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset.

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Smartphones are getting bigger every year and thanks to the reduction in the bezels around the display, their sizes have remained more or less the same. 6-inch flagships have become the norm this year, but there are a couple of devices which try to take smartphone screen sizes to the next level. Xiaomi’s Mi Max series started the trend of such large screen entertainment smartphones and even Honor joined the party with its own Note series back in 2016. Today, Huawei’s sub-brand is has launched the update to the two year old Note series smartphone, called the Honor Note 10. The phone joins the likes of the Mi Max 3 aimed at users who are looking for a phone bordering the size of a tablet.

Honor Note 10: Design

The Honor Note 10 is massive and that’s evident from its 6.95-inch 18.5:9 full screen display. Mind you, this is an AMOLED panel, unlike LCD on the Mi Max 3 and comes with 115% NTSC color gamut. The phone features 2.5D glass on the front and the back. The glass on the back has a special metal oxide nano-coating which makes it glitter under light. We are used to seeing special effects on the glass back of Honor smartphones, so this design was expected.

Apart from reducing the bezels around the display of the Honor Note 10, as compared to its predecessor, the Note 8, the phone is also narrower which will ensure that its easy to grip despite its huge display on board. There are two color options available, phantom blue (mixture of violet and blue) and magic night black.

As you might have already noticed, the Honor Note 10 ditches the notch, unlike other recent Honor smartphones, which is a welcome sign for notch haters.

Overall, the Honor Note 10 does pretty well for a nearly 7-inch monster smartphone. The front design is symmetric with minimal bezels, while the back with its special nano-coating looks beautiful. Design wise, you shouldn’t have any complaints.

Honor Note 10: Specs

Since the Note 10 is all about its 6.95-inch display, let’s talk about that first. The display is an AMOLED panel with 600 nits brightness and 70,000:1 contrast ratio. The phone supports HDR10 format, which means you get a better color range, making for a better viewing experience. For a smartphone that’s meant to be an entertainment monster, HDR10 support is definitely a big deal. Further, the Honor Note 10 boasts of AI video quality enhancement which promises improvement in video quality by up to 20%. The company explains that the phone uses AI to intelligently fill pixels on the screen to make it look more vibrant.

But what’s the use of a good display without great audio, right? Honor has got you covered here as well. The Honor Note 10 features symmetric stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

Apart from the large screen, one of the key highlights of the Honor Note 10 is its special CPU Turbo button. The phone features a dedicated Turbo key on the right side which will essentially start cleaning up background processes to allow CPU performance to reach its peak capacity. The Turbo mode will reportedly allow the Honor Note 10 to run even the heaviest of games without any hiccups. What’s more, you can customise this Turbo button for different functions like acting as a recording button during gameplay or as a shutter button in camera mode. Note that the phone comes with GPU turbo as well!

With the CPU running at its peak capacity, there’s always the question of heating. Honor is taking care of this issue as well, by adding a “PC level liquid cooling system” called “THE NINE” liquid cooling technology. The tech involves using a liquid cooling tube similar to the MacBook Air and can enhance heat dissipation capacity by 41% and reduce the maximum CPU temperature by up to 10 degrees celsius. That’s pretty impressive!

Coming to the other Honor Note 10 specs, the phone features the flagship Kirin 970 processor with up to 8GB RAM option and a gigantic 5000mAh battery to keep you running for more than a day. The company claims that you can play wilderness action for up to 4.5 hours and king of glory for up to 6.5 hours at a stretch with this large battery on board. Charging the large battery isn’t an issue since the phone supports 5V 4.5A super fast charging that’ll ensure that it gets topped up in around 2 hours!

The Honor Note 10 is not all about gaming, it’s also a good option for office and business use. The phone supports 1080p wired as well as wireless projection. Given its large display, there’s also a split display mode.

Coming to the cameras, the Honor Note 10 has the same setup as the Honor 10 featuring a 16MP + 24MP f/1.8 dual cameras. So, the camera performance should be similar to the Honor 10 as well. However, the Note 10 comes with AIS (AI image stabilisation) technology which will also aid in improving night photography. There are other standard features such as scene recognition, different beauty mode for selfies and AI bokeh.

Honor Note 10: Price & Availability

The Honor Note 10 is priced as follows:

• 6GB + 64GB Price: 2799 yuan ($410),
• 6GB + 128GB Price: 3199 yuan ($468),
• 8GB + 128GB Price: 3599 yuan ($527).

The phone will go on sale via Huawei’s Vmall, Jd.com, Suning.com, and Tmall. First sale is on August 1 at 10:08AM in China.

Despite the similarities in the screen size, the Honor Note 10 and the Mi Max 3 are clearly aimed at different consumers. The Mi Max 3 is more of a budget option (~$250) for large screen lovers while the Honor Note 10 is more of a complete entertainment package (~$400) with better display, audio and gaming experience, at a higher price tag.

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OLED displays are used on most high-end smartphones in the market and every year, more and more companies are shifting from traditional LCD displays to premium OLED panels for their flagship models. Even Apple made the shift to OLED displays late last year with the launch of the iPhone X and it is said that the Cupertino giant could occupy more of Samsung’s production as the new generation iPhones of 2018 are expected to feature AMOLED displays.

Now that Apple is going to take up a lot of OLED display production, with reports suggesting that even LG is going to supply panels to the company, other manufacturers like Huawei, Xiaomi, and OPPO are said to be looking for alternative display technologies. In this regard, these companies have reportedly decided to adopt mini LED-backlit display panels instead of AMOLED panels to combat the shortage that could hit its supply this year. These Chinese companies have asked Taiwan based display makers to start producing mini LED backlit displays in the second half of 2018 (June), around the time Apple starts mass producing its new generation iPhones.

Digitimes report that over time, technological improvement in mini LED chip designs will help reduce their production cost thereby increasing the willingness of smartphone manufacturers to adopt this tech. So, we should likely see smartphones featuring mini LED displays sometime by the end of this year.

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Chinese display manufacturer, BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd has announced that it has successfully developed a new 5-inch AMQLED display. AMQLED is short for Active Quantum-dot Light Emitting Diode.

The new display technology differs from LCD in that while the latter uses liquid crystals to rotate polarized light (for LED-backlit displays, LEDs illuminate the pixels on the screen), AMQLED uses quantum dots to light up the screen thereby resulting in a display with a wider color gamut of up to 100%.

Quantum dots are actually small semi-conductor crystals that emits varying colors based on their size. The quantum dots absorb energy when excited and emit different colors depending on the size you adjust them to. This allows them to be used as a backlight technology or as an active quantum-dot light emitting diode.

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Apart from having a wider color range than AMOLED displays, another advantage AMQLED has over AMOLED is that it is cheaper to produce and has a longer lifespan. Quantum dot is still in its infancy and new breakthroughs are expected to see it applied to other fields like solar cells and biological sciences.

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Xiaomi has already announced that it will be releasing a follow up version to its popular concept phone from last year, the Xiaomi Mi MIX. The new device is currently called the Mi MIX 2 and will see French designer, Philippe Starck return as lead industrial designer.

Today, we have gotten info on some new features the phone may come with. According to the source, Xiaomi is expected to switch up the screen to a curved AMOLED display that covers up to 93% of the front of the device. The original Mi MIX has a 6.4-inch LCD screen that covers just 91.3% of the front part. If the new screen will cover a larger area, that means the bezel will be thinner.

The source also says the Mi MIX 2 will still retain the ceramic body design and and bone conduction audio technology. We also get a clarification on the fingerprint scanner which will now be in front. Previous report had said it will be embedded underneath the display itself but according to the source, the scanner will be positioned just below the display.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 6 Official Release Date and New Specs Revealed

The Mi MIX 2 is expected to be announced at about the same time as last year’s model which was in November. So there is still enough time for the adoption of new technologies and features.

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Xiaomi’s first phone for the year is the Redmi Note 4X but the Xiaomi Mi 6 is actually the one fans are looking forward to. Rumors have been flying round as to what features the Mi 6 will have and which ones it won’t.

One feature most people are eager to know about is the display of the Mi 6. Last year there were speculations that the phone will look like a smaller version of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 which we all know has a dual-curved AMOLED display. Today, Weibo user @Mocha Socialist Workers has disproved the statement.

According to his post on the micro-blogging site, the Xiaomi Mi 6 will have a flat 5.2-inch 1080p TFT LCD display and not an OLED display with dual-curved edges.

Now we will advise not to rush and swallow this statement as Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed the display type of the Mi 6. The Xiaomi Mi 6 might have a flat IPS display but there is no assurance that the “Mi 6 Pro” or “Mi 6 Plus” won’t have an OLED display that is curved.

Judging from what Xiaomi did with the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus, and the differences between the two phones and even differences between storage variants of each of the phones, You will understand why we are not quick to dismiss earlier reports.

@Mocha Socialist Workers doesn’t stop there. He also clears the air on the rumor that the Xiaomi Mi 6 will feature a Pinecone processor. His post says the Mi 6 will indeed feature a Snapdragon 835 chip.

There is indeed mention of a higher-end Pinecone chip (Pinecone V970) built on the 10nm node. The chip is said to be made up of  8 cores (4x A73 cores clocked at 2.7GHz and 4x A53 cores clocked at 2.0GHz) and sports a Mali-G71MP12 GPU clocked at 900MHz. Sounds powerful but it won’t be making it into the Mi 6 but might be used in the Xiaomi Mi 6s or Mi Note 3.

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Sources say the news that Samsung is taking all the available Snapdragon 835 chips is greatly exaggerated. Samsung is only getting priority as the top Android manufacturer but other early manufacturers like Xiaomi will also get their supply of the chips.

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Nokia has already confirmed its plan to get back into smartphone manufacturing next year. The company is collaborating with Finnish company, HMD Global, which is made up of ex-Nokia executives; and Chinese manufacturer, Foxconn. The three of them will handle separate roles that will lead to the re-emergence of the brand.

While the only phone we have heard about is the Nokia D1C which sports mid-range specs, a source says the company is working on a flagship phone that will first launch in China.

The phone is said to come in two sizes: 5.2-inches and 5.5-inches, which will use a 2K AMOLED display. It will sport Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chip, run Android Nougat, and have an IP68 rating which means you should be able to dunk it in water with a maximum depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes.

READ MORE: Real Renders of Nokia Smartphone With Metal Body Leaked

The source has also said that the D1C which sports a Snapdragon 430 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, and runs Android Nougat will have a design similar to the Lumia 925.

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