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Realme 10 Pro+ 5G teased with a curved display again ahead of launch

Sean — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:40:31 +0000

Realme has just shared another teaser for its upcoming 10 series of smartphones. In the latest teaser, the company showed off the curved display panel of the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G ahead of its launch in China.

Just a couple of days ago, the Chinese smartphone maker shared a teaser, which hints at the upcoming smartphone lineup sporting a display with curved edges. However, back then it was unclear which models would feature this screen panel. But now, the latest teaser has basically confirmed that the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G model will sport curved edges. As of right now, the brand is set to launch the base Realme 10 4G model in Indonesia on November 9.

It has also teased the launch of the top end 10 Pro+ 5G model but hasn’t revealed a launch date in its home market of China. However, considering the latest teasers and more which would likely follow soon, it is safe to assume that the official announcement is just around the corner. The new smartphone will likely be released sometime by the end of this month. Looking at the new teaser, we can see that the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G model will have curved edges on the sides of the display along with a center aligned punch hole camera.

The handset is set to sport a 6.7 inch FHD+ screen that will likely offer a 90Hz or 120Hz high refresh rate and an in display fingerprint sensor as well. Under the hood, the device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor, which will be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. For optics, the rear features a 108 megapixel triple camera setup, while the front has a 16 megapixel selfie shooter. A large 5,000mAh battery pack will run the 10 Pro+ 5G and it will boot Android 13 OS based Realme UI out of the box.

Xiaomi 12 may feature Curved display & symmetrical Stereo Speakers: Tipster

Sean — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:11:23 +0000

Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its latest flagship handset, the Xiaomi 12. The device is set to launch next month, but prior to its release, a tipster has revealed some details regarding the upcoming smartphone.

According to known Weibo tipster DigitalChatStation (Via SparrowNews), the Chinese tech giant’s next gen premium smartphone will feature a 50 megapixel primary camera that features OIS support along with an ultra wide angle lens and a macro sensor. Furthermore, he added that the curved display on either sides will be the standard on the entire Xiaomi 12 series. The tipster also claimed that the 12 series will arrive with a symmetrical stereo speaker design as well.

In other words, we can expect a dual stereo speaker system. The last generation’s Xiaomi 11 series also featured a dual speaker design, although, the stereo speakers had an asymmetrical design. Unfortunately, this is all the information shares on the Chinese microblogging website. But since it is still an unconfirmed report, we suggest you take it with a pinch of salt for now.

As per previous reports, the company is working on a Xiaomi 12X model as well along with the base variant. While the 12X is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, the flagship model is set to be one of the first smartphones to feature the next gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. So stay tuned for more updates, as we will be covering any rumor or report leading up to the launch.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leak reveals an improved 108MP mode & reduced display curvature

Sean — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:50:23 +0000

Another leak regarding the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has just surfaced online. This time, the leak has revealed details regarding the display on the top end model along with info related to its primary camera sensor.

The latest leak was shared by known tipster IceUniverse on Twitter who claimed that he had 100 percent confirmation that the South Korean tech giant will bring improvements on the 108 megapixel camera mode on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. For those unaware, the flagship model is expected to feature a 108 megapixel camera, which could possibly be either of the new ISOCELL HM4 or ISOCELL HM5 sensors. While the company hasn’t officially revealed either sensor yet, the previous gen ISOCELL HM3 is already a year old.

In a separate tweet, the tipster also revealed details regarding the Ultra model’s display. Apparently, the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s screen will be about as curved as the Galaxy Note 10+. In other words, its display is even flatter than the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. But this still implies that the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s screen will be more curved than the last generation’s Galaxy S21 Ultra. Unfortunately, that is all the information shared by the tipster. The Galaxy S22 series is expected to feature the upcoming Exynos 2200 SoC that features the RDNA 2 graphics and will launch sometime in early 2022.

Xiaomi patents smartphone with curved display and telephoto zoom lens

Sean — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:38:14 +0000

Xiaomi has filed a design patent for a new smartphone. The device in question features a curved display along with a dedicated periscopic telephoto zoom camera that could offer magnification feature.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese tech giant filed a design patent with The Hague International Design System and the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office). Looking at the patent designs, the smartphone features rounded corners and a curved display. The device has narrow bezels at the top and bottom. Furthermore, the display panel on the front houses a punch hole selfie camera at the top left corner.

On the rear, the device features a unique camera module that houses three image sensors. The primary sensor is the largest lens that is placed on top of the vertically stacked module while the bottom sensor has a rectangular cutout. In other words, the primary camera is likely to be a high resolution image sensor while the bottom sensor is a periscopic telephoto lens that likely offers both digital and optical magnification feature.

The design of the smartphone is quite unique as the rear camera module takes up a large part of the back panel. Apart from that, there isn’t any major aspect about the device which is unique. Unfortunately, it is also unknown if the company is actually working on such a product or is just covering all bases. But, the device could be a high end model that places an emphasis on its cameras.

Google Pixel 6 Pro leak reveals curved display, video quality, & camera samples

Sean — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:28:55 +0000

A new report has revealed certain interesting information regarding the Google Pixel 6 Pro. The leak shared the video quality and camera samples of the flagship smartphone, which will apparently also sport a slightly curved display.

The leak arrives from This is Tech Today on YouTube. The channel revealed camera samples taken from a Pixel 6 Pro. Keep in mind, that these images were taken with a pre production software and are not high resolution copies, so the captures are not as good as the ones that will be taken by retail Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro units. Furthermore, the YouTuber also revealed the Pixel 6 Pro’s zoom capabilities along with the device’s low light photographic capabilities.

The channel also focused on the Pixel 6 Pro’s ability to create depth of field effects. Although, he did face image flickering in a sample video and poor image stabilization. But again, its still too early to judge the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro’s video quality as of right now, and we will have to wait for the official release unit from the search engine giant.

One of the highlighting detail leaked in the YouTube video was the display of the Pixel 6 Pro. The smartphone can be seen sporting a slightly curved display on the front. This curved display is similar to the one found in Vivo X70 Pro+, which uses a Samsung E5 AMOLED panel. In other words, the display is slightly curved but not as aggressively as Huawei flagship smartphones.

Xiaomi patents phone that sports curved display with side mounted fingerprint scanner

Sean — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:36:19 +0000

Xiaomi is apparently working on a new smartphone that sports a unique design. A new patent has revealed that the device features a side mounted fingerprint scanner that is housed on a curved display.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the Chinese tech giant filed this design with the United States Patent Application Publication. This patent was filed back on 3rd June 2021 and showcases a smartphone with an edge to edge curved display. In other words, the device might be a premium grade flagship model. One of its most notable features includes a side fingerprint scanner that is housed on the right side where the screen is curved.

The fingerprint sensor is housed underneath the curved display itself instead of a separate housing that is part of the frame. This design is similar to the smartphones like Realme X3 SuperZoom and the Mi 10i. While most curved smartphones sport an AMOLED panel, Xiaomi is aiming at introducing a curved IPS LCD display with a fingerprint scanner mounted on the side. Unfortunately, the patent sketches do not reveal any other design elements regarding this handset.

Furthermore, since the device is still just a patent, so it is unclear if the smartphone maker is actually working on such a product or simply covering all bases. Although, the inclusion of the curved IPS LCD display could mean a major shift for budget and mid range smartphones that do not offer an in display fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi to launch 30-inch Curved Ultrawide Monitor this year with 240Hz refresh rate: Report

Sean — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:17:43 +0000

A new has recently surfaced that reveals that Xiaomi is apparently gearing up for the launch of a new 30 inch Curved Ultrawide Monitor that will support 240Hz refresh rate display that will launch later this year.

According to an ITHome report, the new Mi Monitor from the Chinese tech giant will launch during the 618 period in China. For those unaware, this is one of the largest mid year shopping festival in the region that was initially started by JD.com and has various brands offer special limited time offers and promotional deals. In other words, its a major shopping event in China with various customers seeking to buy new products similar to the Black Friday sale in the US.

Talking about the upcoming monitor itself, the monitor will sport a curved ultrawide panel, which has a 30 inch size. This makes it smaller than the 34 inch curved ultrawide monitor that is already available from Xiaomi. Furthermore, this new Mi Monitor is likely targeted towards gamers since it features 240Hz refresh rate as well. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this monitor is currently unknown at the moment.

The company has experience in a curved ultrawide monitor, as it already sells a 34 inch variant that launched back in October 2019. This was the brand’s first monitor and offered a resolution of 3440x1440px and an aspect ratio of 21:9. The monitor had a 1500R curvature design, 121% sRGB color gamut support, and also had 144Hz refresh rate along with AMD FreeSync support. So, we can expect certain specifications to be similar if not an overall improvement.

Super Deal: Get 144Hz Xiaomi 34″ Curved Gaming Monitor for $496.99 (Original Price $550)

Daily Deals — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:09:59 +0000

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The 34” gaming monitor comes with 2K, 3440×1440 ultra-clear resolution and a cinematic aspect ratio of 21:9 and can display 16.7 million colors with a typical 3000:1 contrast ratio and up to 300nit brightness.

Designed primarily for gamers and multimedia users the display comes with a 4ms GtG response time and a 144Hz refresh rate which is strengthened by AMD’s FreeSync technology. This means the gaming monitor will give you super clear and sharp images with high brightness and contrast ratio that will take your gameplay to the next level.

For more information on this gaming monitor check out this review from Gizmochina.

Generally retailing at $550 Banggood is giving Xiaomi 34” Curved Gaming Monitor for $496.99 only. Please note that this heavily discounted price is available only for the next 2 days on orders made from the Spain (ES) and CZ warehouses. So go get your ultra-wide curved gaming monitor before the deal expires.

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Vivo X60 Series China: Expected Specs, Features, & Price ahead of December 29 launch

Balaji S — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:35:27 +0000

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)

Vivo X60

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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.

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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Vivo patents a new smartband with a Curved Display

Sean — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:06:49 +0000

Vivo has recently patented a new smart band. Although, what sets this wearable apart from the company’s previous offerings is the inclusion of a curved display along with a heart rate sensor.

According to a new patent that surfaced on the CNIPA database (China’s Intellectual Property Administration) earlier today (28th July 2020), Vivo is possibly working on an interesting wearable gadget. Looking at the patent images, the new Vivo smart band resembles similar offerings from both Xiaomi and Realme. Although, the dial differs slightly with rounded corners on a rectangular frame.

The top of the device also appears to have a cutout for a speaker, while the display is curved over the edges. This might be a new entry in the fitness band category from the Chinese tech giant. However, it is still too soon to tell, and finer details are unavailable at the moment. The patent doesn’t reveal any specifications either, nor is the exact touch surface made known in the images.

Moving to the straps, they follow a conventional design, but with one notable inclusion. One strap arm detaches to unveil the charger strip hidden underneath it to charge the device. This would be a welcomed addition since it would eliminate the hassle to carry an additional USB charger cable. The feature was also seen in the Realme Smart Band, so it seems inspiration was drawn from the product.

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Xiaomi rumored to be working on two smartphones with a 120Hz curved display, could be the Mi MIX 4

Sean — Mon, 11 May 2020 10:13:13 +0000

Earlier today (11th May 2020), a new leak suggested that the Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, is working on two new smartphones which feature a 120Hz curved display. The news first broke out by Digital Chat Station (@数码闲聊站) on Weibo, the popular Chinese microblogging website.

According to the post that shared the leak, Xiaomi is currently working on two new flagship smartphones. These are codenamed as Apollo and Verthandi, which are names based on mythical characters. The handsets in question are expected to sport a 120Hz refresh rate on a curved edge display and reports suggest that it might be te Mi MIX 4.

It is currently unknown if both devices are from the Mi MIX 4 series or if just one of them will be the Mi MIX 4. Furthermore, the company has yet to officially give out any announcement for the same. Notably, Lei Jun, the CEO and Chairman of Xiaomi Group, had previously teased a new high end flagship handset during the Mi 10 Youth Edition launch conference.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

So, it could be in some manner related to either of the two rumored smartphones. The Mi MIX Alpha concept smartphone was a marvel of innovation and technology, which was revealed quite some time ago. The device never saw a commercial release, but reports have suggested that Xiaomi will launch the device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Meaning, the Mi MIX Alpha commercial variant could also be a possibility.

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Samsung patents new Curved Display technology for all 4 edges

Sean — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:15:03 +0000

Samsung was one of the first smartphone manufacturers to adopt a curved display with its Galaxy lineup. Since then, various other OEMs have also included the technology, but it seems like Samsung plans on taking it a step further with its new patent.

The new patent from Samsung reveals a new display technology which includes curved edges but on all four corners. Generally, a curved display was prominent only on the sides. However, Samsung seems to be extending the screen beyond the lower chin and upper notches as well. The patent contains 7 patented images and a brief description.

Images Via LetsGoDigital

The South Korean tech giant had originally filed a patent back in July 2019 in China at the SNIPA (Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration). This was finally published on 24th March 2020 and is now also included in the Global Design Database of the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office). Thanks to LetsGoDigital, we now have 3D renders of the patented display technology.

Looking at the images, the most striking aspect is the curved display extending beyond the top and lower bezels. Rather, only the corners now have bezels and are barely from the front. The Samsung device features an overall unique and futuristic design as well with a rounded corner. These corners that feature the metallic frame may also serve the purpose of durability, helping the smartphone survive falls.

Judging from the design, no physical buttons or camera modules can be observed on the sides or on the front. This leads to the possibility of Samsung including an in-display fingerprint reader with a selfie camera under the screen as well. Unfortunately, it is currently unknown if Samsung will actually develop such a product or not. So stay tuned for more.

(Via)

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Vivo Apex 2020 Display revealed, features Curved Screen and Gimbal Stabilizing Camera

Sean — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:30:50 +0000

Vivo has just teased the Apex 2020 again. This time the company revealed certain highlighting features regarding the upcoming flagship smartphone, which will be equipped with a 120 degree FullView Edgeless Display and more.

The details were revealed on Twitter through the official account of Vivo India’s Director of Brand Strategy, Nipun Marya. In the tweet, the senior executive shared a couple of noteworthy points about the upcoming Apex 2020, alongside a short trailer video that showcases its curved display. The company has described this technology as the 120° FullView Edgeless Display.

Here it is guys, futuristic vision beyond imagination – the #Apex2020.

– 120° FullView Edgeless Display
– Wireless Super FlashCharge 60W
– Gimbal-Stabilizing Main Camera
– Half screen fingerprint sensor

A stunning #SmartPhone for the technophiles. pic.twitter.com/qbQeSlVJ3u

— Nipun Marya (@nipunmarya) February 28, 2020

Furthermore, Nipun gave out additional information regarding the Apex 2020 as well. The flagship smartphone will feature a Gimbal-Stabilizing Main Camera, which was previously teased as well with the PTZ camera module we had previously reported on. Apart from this, the Director mentioned that the Vivo Apex 2020 will feature a Wireless Super FlashCharge 60W; which is one of the fastest wireless fast charging rates that is currently available in the industry.

The final point shared by Nipun Marya was regarding the fingerprint scanner. According to him, the Vivo Apex 2020 will sport a Half screen fingerprint sensor. What this exactly means is a mystery, but is probably a new form or variant of the popular in display fingerprint scanner that is common today; especially since the front of the handset is observed to mostly be covered by the display. In other words, the front will have negligible borders on the top and bottom while the sides feature none at all.

Vivo Apex 2020 features a 120° FullView Edgeless Display

The Vivo Apex 2020 is proving to be quite an interesting launch to look out for. The smartphone is expected to arrive with top notch specs from the current generation and with these unique features, it has proven to be a highly anticipated smartphone. So stay tuned for more such teasers or leaks as the launch event is almost here.

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Samsung patents smartphone with waterfall display

Joel Joseph — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:21:24 +0000

Waterfall displays might be old story since both Vivo and Huawei have launched their flagships with such super curved designs. However, Samsung’s new patent hints that the South Korean tech giant may join the waterfall club in the future. First reported by LetsGoDigital, the company has obtained patents for a waterfall display smartphone that curves to the very edge of the sides.

Source: LetsGoDigital

Interestingly, the patent was granted on all major intellectual property offices like KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office), USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) and WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office), essentially granting permission to use this design worldwide.

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In case you are wondering, the difference between a waterfall display and a regular edge display is the extent to which the display curves on the sides. Waterfall displays occupy the entire side, leaving very little or no room for things like power or volume buttons. In Samsung’s patent application, the power button seems to be located on top. We can’t find the volume buttons on the sides, so the phone is most likely using software powered volume controls.

The orange power button on the Mate 30 Pro

To recall, both Vivo Nex 3 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro have ditched volume buttons. While the Mate 30 Pro has a physical power button, the Nex 3 has a pressure-sensitive portion on the frame.

Samsung’s patent for the waterfall display only covers one part of the smartphone. But a commercial phone would most likely feature waterfall displays on both sides.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro will have a dual Curved display & Waterdrop notch but may lack 5G support

Joel Joseph — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:54:29 +0000

After the Mi CC9 Pro hit TENAA earlier today, we knew that the phone would come with a slightly curved display with a notch on top. Now, Xiaomi has officially released a render of the CC9 Pro and it flaunts dual-curved display on both the side. We also get a glimpse of the waterdrop notch on top of the phone along with the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.

According to the TENAA listing, the Mi CC9 Pro will be quite thick measuring 9.67mm. But even such a thick form factor won’t stop the large 108MP penta-camera setup from protruding from the body. As you can see in the images below, even the wide-angle camera (the large lens below the triple cameras) sticks out. The plus side of such a thick body is that it can house a really large 5170mAh battery inside which combined with Snapdragon 730G (processor is yet to be confirmed) should easily offer more than a day’s battery life.

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Given the processor inside, the Mi CC9 Pro shouldn’t be a flagship model. So, according to a blogger in China, it won’t have 5G support, unlike the recently launched Mi 9 Pro 5G. He also said that the phone won’t have a high refresh rate display either. Given that a lot of smartphones have started to use at least a 90Hz screen (sometimes even 120Hz), this is a bit disappointing.

However, if the 108MP penta-camera module performs really well (full camera specs here), the lack of 5G support or a 90Hz screen won’t really matter.

Note that, internationally, the Mi CC9 Pro could be sold as the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro.

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OnePlus 8 3D renders reveal punch-hole display; will have wireless charging too

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:37:27 +0000

The OnePlus 7T is still fresh out of the oven and yet to launch in many other markets but we already have OnePlus 8 leaks!!! Yes, 3D renders of the next OnePlus flagship have been posted on the web more than 6 months before the phone’s launch.

The source, like all other 3D renders is OnLeaks and this time he has partnered with CashKaro. The renders are based on actual leaked dimensions and engineering drawings.

For the OnePlus 8, OnePlus is ditching the waterdrop notch of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T in favor of a punch-hole. The display is curved on the sides like that of the OnePlus 7 Pro.

The phone measures 160.2 x 72.9 x 8.1 millimeters with a display that roughly measures 6.5-inches. The screen is definitely AMOLED and there is an in-display fingerprint scanner too. Oh! And of course, it has a 90Hz refresh rate since OnePlus already said that all its future phones will have 90Hz Fluid Displays.

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On the rear, OnePlus is keeping the vertical camera setup of the OnePlus 7 but this time around there are three cameras just like we have on the new OnePlus 7T. Below the camera housing which protrudes is an LED flash and the OnePlus logo.

The OnePlus 8 has its power button and alert slider on the right while the volume rocker is on the left. The SIM tray is at the bottom. There are antenna lines at the top, sides, and bottom of the frame. The bottom speaker is also now a slit and not a grille. There is also no grille for the primary microphone.

It has also been reported that the OnePlus 8 will have support for Wireless Charging but we don’t know the power rating.

The OnePlus 8 will also have a Pro version but we also don’t know what it will look like. We presume it will retain the pop-up camera design but maybe come with four rear cameras. Both phones should come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 processor.

Do share your opinion about the OnePlus 8’s design in the comment box.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Samsung patents phone with a 4-sided curved display

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 13:13:03 +0000

Samsung already makes phones with curved displays but it has always been limited to just two sides. A publicized patent filed in November 2018 at the World Intellectual Property Organization shows the Korean phone manufacturer may want to make one with all the sides curved including the top and bottom.

Does the design sound familiar? Yes, the Honor Magic from 2016 also has all its sides curved but Samsung’s is a bit different. The major difference is the size of the bezels. Unlike the Honor Magic which has thick bezels at the top and bottom, Samsung’s phone keeps them to a minimum for a practically all-screen design.

Another difference is that Samsung hides the sensors and front-facing camera under the display. Since the display is curved and laying the camera flat will result in distorted images, the patent says the sensor is placed at an angle. There isn’t a fingerprint scanner on the back or sides which means it is also under the screen. The patent diagram shows the phone has dual rear cameras and a single button on the side.

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LetsGoDigital has made 3D renders of the device to give us an idea what the phone may look like. Looking at the images, all we can say is it sure is going to be a really slippery phone although the patent says the curves will provide a firmer grip. The patent says the back which is also curved on all sides can be made of metal but knowing Samsung, Glass will probably be the material of choice.

We have no info if this will ever be released as a commercial device and even if it is, it sure will be different from what the images show as everyday usage will be considered during the design. Nevertheless, we sure will love to see a working prototype at least.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 May Have Curved AMOLED Display Taking up to 93% Front Area

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 08:57:27 +0000

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.

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 Mi 6 Versions & Specs Details Leak

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:16:58 +0000

The Mi 6 is undoubtedly the next big thing expected from China’s Apple, Xiaomi and as rumored, the device might be launched in February. As the date draws nearer, more and more leaks are emerging out of the blues. The latest rumors surround the Mi 6’s versions and specifications. According to an online source, the Xiaomi Mi 6 will come in two versions, one with a flat display and another one with a curved screen display. Both versions are said to be equipped with the flagship Snapdragon 835 processor but neither of them will have dual-lens cameras at the rear.

Further, the leak source also reveal that the flat screen version of the Mi 6 would have just 4GB of RAM inside while the curved screen version will be topnotch, with 6GB of RAM which places it as the high-end version among the lot. The leakster also gifted us the likely price tags of the Mi 6, stating that the flat screen model with 4GB of RAM would come in at 1999 yuan, while the curved screen model with 6GB of RAM will retail for 2,499 yuan, 500 yuan higher.

Before this latest leak, an industry analyst had revealed that the Mi 6 trial production is expected to begin this month. He also disclosed that the device is expected with a dual-curved screen on both sides with a front fingerprint sensor that isn’t an ultrasonic one. There is also likely to be a 4,000mAh built-in battery crammed inside, with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. The device is also said to use the latest LPDDR4x memory chip with support for UFS2.1 standard.

Don’t forget earlier rumors that the Xiaomi Mi 6 curved display version is actually a smaller version of the Mi Note 2 in terms of design. The flagship is expected to come in black, white and blue variants.

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New Samsung Galaxy S8 Renders: Curved Display and No Home Button

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:11:58 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the most anticipated phones of 2017. According to leaks and rumors, the Galaxy S8 will get a new design and be available in two sizes. Both will have dual-curved displays instead of the usual tradition of one flat-screen phone and a curved variant. It will also not feature a physical home button.

A Weibo user @KingwayLee uploaded renders of what he thinks Samsung’s next flagship will look like. In his renders, the Galaxy S8 looks appears to be a little thinner than the S7 Edge. The lower bezel that should house the home button is now smaller as well and instead has a square capacitive key. But we doubt that a fingerprint scanner, even an under-glass one will be able to fit there.

The render also shows the S8 with a single rear camera. We don’t have a problem with that as the S7 Edge and Google’s Pixel phones which all have single rear cameras take superb shots, but we’d love to see what Samsung’s dual cameras are like.

KingwayLee has however omitted putting a speaker on his renders and an audio jack. Rumors flying round already mentioned that Samsung will be removing the beloved audio jack, joining the ranks of LeEco, Moto, and Apple.

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New Curved Display Xiaomi Smartphone Leaked, Looks Different

Joel Joseph — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:22:57 +0000

There is no denying that curved screen smartphones are the new trend in the market, and several known Chinese makers including Xiaomi have already released a curved screen flagship in the market. But Xiaomi isn’t a company that’s usually happy with just one flagship. So, could it be possible that Xiaomi has another curved screen smartphone in the works? At least that’s what a newly leaked image indicates.

Weibo is the hub of leaks, and the latest leak is said to reveal an unannounced curved Xiaomi smartphone. Now, the company already has two flagships with amazing displays — the Xiaomi Mi Mix and the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. But this one’s a bit different. We just get a glimpse of the alleged phone, but that’s enough to reveal a different style of curved display used on the device.

curved like the LG G Flex

The image shows that the phone is running MIUI and comes with a curve near the center, much like the LG G Flex. Now, if you remember, the Mi Note 2’s curved display is supplied by LG, so having a phone with a similar display as LG’s old G Flex isn’t entirely out of the picture. But given that the design didn’t really work out well for LG, it remains to be seen whether Xiaomi will experiment with the same design again.

Of course, before you get too excited, I would like to add that there is no conclusive evidence to say this is indeed a new smartphone from Xiaomi. So, we better wait for more details.

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Gionee Unveils New Brand Ambassador and Teases New Device

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:30:26 +0000

The year is not yet over for Chinese phone manufacturers as it appears some of them still have one or two devices they want to launch this month. Gionee is one of those companies and they just teased a new phone in a poster revealing a new brand ambassador.

The phone maker released a poster revealing Chinese actress, Xu Fan, as its new brand ambassador. The poster shows the actress holding hands with her Director husband, Feng Xiaogang, who is holding a phone in his left hand.

If you look closely, the phone in his hand is none other than the curved screen and dual-cameras sporting Gionee M2017 phone we covered a couple of weeks ago.

The phone which has a leather back and a design similar to what you will only see on premium phones is said to have a 7000mAh battery and top notch security. After showing up on TENAA’s website, we learnt that the Gionee M2017 will launch with a 5.7” QHD screen, 6GB of RAM, a 1.958GHz 8-core processor, and 128GB of built-in storage.

There is no info on when it will be released but we expect it to be unveiled before the year runs out unless they plan to push it to 2017 since the model number is M2017.

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Gionee M2017 Passes TENAA: Features A Very Large Battery & Dual Curved 2K Screen

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 10:31:22 +0000

Just a day after an unidentified Gionee smartphone with curved screen, leather back and dual cameras leaked, the device has appeared on TENAA where it has received certification. The device appears with the model name Gionee M2017 but we are not certain if that is the name it would sport when it is eventually launched.

A couple of renders of the device accompanied the TENAA listing and they show the device indeed sporting a leather-like covering at the back. The device features a very attractive design with a color combination of black and gold and a curved display. There is also an oblong home button just beneath the display and the button is believed to also house the fingerprint scanner since there is none at the rear.

If you think the design is spectacular, wait till you see the specifications. The Gionee M2017 sports a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with 2K resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels). We’ll reiterate that this is a curved or hyperboloid display and it should be Gionee’s first device with such design. The M2017 is fired up by a 1.958GHz octa-core processor supported by 6GB RAM as well as a massive 128GB of non-expandable storage.

The device is also packing a very large 7,000mAh battery with up to 23 days battery life and which features support for reverse charging. The device is also listed as packing a dual camera setup at the rear composed of a 12MP + 13MP sensors with support for 4X optical zoom. There is also an 8MP front camera on the device.

The Gionee M2017 is listed as running Android Marshmallow 6.0 operating system and comes with dual SIM/ Dual standby as well as entire network support.

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Gionee Curved Screen Phone with Leather Back and Dual Cameras Leak

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:24:04 +0000

This year major top Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and Huawei released curved screen phones. But it seems we will be getting another curved screen phone from a top manufacturer as images of a Gionee phone with a curved display have surfaced online.

The first thing you will notice about the phone is its weird design. It’s like Gionee is trying to settle for a luxury phone similar to what you will get from Vertu or 8848. The display size and type is unknown but it appears to be larger than 5.5-inches and that is excluding the huge black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.

The bezels have a groove-like design and run all the way to the back like they are cut from one single piece of metal. The top bezel houses the front facing camera on the right and the sensor on the left. The lower bezel on the other hand is where the fingerprint scanner/home button lies.

Moving to the back, we see Gionee has settled for a mixture of leather and metal. The phone sports dual cameras stacked on top of each and a LED flash. The camera setup is framed by a piece of metal cut to look like a shield with Gionee’s smiley logo engraved on it. To be honest, I believe Gionee could have come up with a better design.

We do not know anything about the specs of the phone except that it will have 6GB of RAM as seen in the first picture. There is also no mention of the release date but one thing we might be sure of is the price. It will not be cheap seeing as the design seems to scream luxury even though it doesn’t look like a head turner.

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Huawei Mate 9 Pro Gets Dismantled in Teardown Treatment

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 13:46:08 +0000

The Huawei Mate 9 is a 5.9” device with a Full HD resolution but it has a smaller sized sibling with a curved 5.5-inch 2K OLED display called the Mate 9 Pro that has been released exclusively for China.

The Mate 9 Pro is not only different in terms of the screen, it is also the other Huawei phone (alongside the Mate 9 Porsche Design) to have its fingerprint scanner located in front. That single design change makes the phone look like it is a Samsung phone. Other differences the Mate 9 Pro has from the original Mate 9 are also in the design. The antenna lines are more visible and the LED flash and laser focus module now flank the dual-cameras at the top and bottom and not on the sides. The Mate 9 also sports just one speaker grille instead of two as the second speaker grille has been replaced by the 3.5mm jack.

The Mate 9 gets the teardown treatment and if you want to open up your unit, you’ll need a Phillips screwdriver.Just don’t forget that the first step is removing the sim tray and the screws at the base.

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iPhone 8 Plus to Feature Curved OLED Display

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 09:29:00 +0000

Rumours for the next iPhone started surfacing even before the iPhone 7 was officially released. Now that there’s nothing in its way, we should expect more details of Apple’s next phone (if there is no SE 2nd Gen or so), like this one from Japanese media, Nikkei, which is about the iPhone 8 Plus.

iPhone 8 Concept with OLED Display

A few days ago it was revealed that there will be 3 variants of the iPhone 8: a 4.7” variant, another with a 5” display and the third one will have a 5.5” screen size. The 5.5” version is assumed to be the iPhone 8 Plus, and Nikkei says it will feature a curved OLED display which will be manufactured in the US.

This is a first for Apple if it turns out to be true but it is not surprising either, seeing as next year will be the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, we expect something different. We already know what they did to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Mac laptop. But let’s hope it doesn’t share its high price tag.

The next iPhone(s) is also expected to bring back the dual-glass design from the iPhone 4, have ceramic variants, and ditch the home key completely.

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No Curved Screen Version of Mate 9?

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:24:35 +0000

The Huawei Mate 9 launch event is happening next week and the rumours and leaks have hinted that we will be getting a curved screen variant as well. However, a post on Weibo by an analyst detailing the suppliers of the displays and their sizes appears to indicate that there will be no curved screen variant.

Sun Changxu says the Huawei Mate 9 will have a 5.88-inch Full HD LCD display supplied by JDI and LG. He also mentions that another screen, OLED to be specific, and with a 5.5” size will be supplied by Samsung. There is no mention of a supplier for a curved display fitting the screen size of the Mate 9 and the 5.5” OLED display is rumoured to be for the Mate S2 which we have not heard any details about.

So where did all the curved-display rumour come from? We’ll have to wait for the launch event to confirm if it has indeed been cancelled.

Renders of the curved variant, called the Mate 9 Pro have been ridiculed for looking like a Galaxy Note 7 rip off. But the Galaxy Note 7 is resting in peace now, so if another company decides to make something similar that doesn’t explode, shouldn’t we all be happy?

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:07:07 +0000

Xiaomi announced the Mi Note 2 a few hours ago and we are not going to pretend it doesn’t look like a number of devices from another company. Yes, the Mi Note 2 does look like Samsung’s S7 Edge and the Galaxy Note 7 (of blessed memory). But it is also different in a number of ways. Let’s examine how each of this device stands out from the others.

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Display

All three devices feature curved displays which is the major similarity they share. Samsung isn’t new to curved displays but this is Xiaomi’s first attempt at making one. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and Galaxy Note 7 both have dual-curved 5.7” displays but the S7 Edge is a tad smaller at 5.5”. The Mi Note 2′ screen is a 1080p flexible OLED display supplied by LG but Samsung’s phones sport 2K Super AMOLED displays.

Samsung’s curved edges are designed to work independently off the main screen, allowing users to customise its use. You can put your favourite apps, custom tasks, contacts, and news feed which can all be accessed from any app just by swiping from the edges.

Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 does something similar. Swiping from the left edge lets you access a list of wallpapers and theme customisation while a swipe from the right gives you access to preset contacts, calendar schedules, and the compass app.

It’s important to mention display protection. The Galaxy Note 7 has Gorilla Glass 5 while the S7 Edge and Mi Note 2 have Gorilla Glass 4.

Camera

When the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 leaks were pouring in, we all thought it was going to come with dual-rear cameras, but not until a few days before the launch did we get to see leaked images of the phone with a single camera. The main camera on the Mi Note 2 is a 22.56MP f/2.0 Sony IMX 318 sensor with EIS and 4K recording.

The Note 7 and S7 Edge both use a 12MP f/1.7 sensor with OIS and support for 4K recording. It’s going to be hard to tell which camera sensor is best until there is a comparison of all the three cameras but Samsung’s S7 Edge has one of the best cameras on a phone right now.

The front camera on the Xiaomi is an 8MP IMX268 shooter with a f/2.0 aperture, and Beautify 3.0. The S7 Edge and Note 7 both have 5MP front cameras with f/1.7 apertures and Auto HDR.

RAM/ROM/Processor

The Mi Note 2 comes in a variety of RAM and ROM storage. There is a 4GB RAM+64GB variant and a 6GB RAM+128GB variant. The Note 7 and S7 Edge comes with only 4GB of RAM. The Note 7 only has 64GB of storage but the S7 Edge offers 32GB and 64GB variants. The large storage option of the Xiaomi comes with sacrificing the SD card slot but Samsung allows you to use up to a 256GB SD card in any of both phones.

The Mi Note 2 uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 SoC clocked at 2.35GHz. The Note 7 uses Samsung’s own Exynos 8890 chip while the S7 Edge which was released before the SD 821 was announced sports a SD820 processor. All three chips are more than enough but the SD 821 offers a little more performance.

Bells and Whistles

The Galaxy Note 7 was one of the best phones released this year. It followed the already laid down pattern of the Note series: featuring a new and improved S-Pen which no other company has been able to replicate. It was also the first note phone to be waterproof, a feature present in the S7 Edge too. The S7 Edge and Note 7 also support wireless charging.

Xiaomi on the other hand have never made a waterproof phone neither does any of their phone have support for wireless charging. So if these features are what you want in a phone, the S7 Edge is your go to device.

All three devices have NFC for payments and fingerprint scanners. Unfortunately, no ultrasonic sensor on the Mi Note 2.

The Mi Note 2 comes with a dedicated audio processor that provides 24bit Hi-Fi sound quality. Starting to become a permanent feature for Xiaomi flagships, the Mi Note 2 features an IR blaster as well.

Battery and Price

Battery life is an important factor when it comes to buying phones. The Mi Note 2 has a 4070mAh battery, the S7 Edge has a 3600mAh battery, and the Note 7 has a 3500mAh battery and all three phones support QC 3.0. Xiaomi’s battery is larger and should have a longer battery life but real life tests are still necessary to find out how it holds up.

The Mi Note 2 starts at $413 for the standard edition with 4GB + 64GB, and moves up to $487 for the 6GB+128GB variant. A third variant called the Global Edition that can work with tons of carriers including CDMA networks in the US sports 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM and is priced at $516.

Samsung’s Note 7 has been discontinued but was priced at $850 which is way more expensive than even the global variant of the Mi Note 2. The S7 Edge is not cheap either. It starts at around $600 for the 32GB version and over $700 for the 32GB variant.

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Multiple Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Renders Appear Along With Probable Pricing

Joel Joseph — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 06:37:41 +0000

Since the past few weeks, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has been making the headlines, with multiple rumors and renders of the device cropping up on the internet frequently. Once again, new renders of the Mi Note 2 have been leaked, this time revealing dual cameras and curved display.

This render could be the real deal since Xiaomi has already confirmed that the upcoming flagship will feature a curved display. And dual cameras are a must for a top-end phone like the Note 2. We also know that there will be a 6GB + 128GB version for the device.

Along with these renders, we also got a possible pricing for the Mi Note 2. The company recently launched a poll on Weibo asking users what price would they be ready to pay for the upcoming device. Surprisingly, the pricing started at 4999 Yuan ($741) with other two options being 5999 Yuan ($889) and 6999 Yuan ($1038).

Is it possible that the Mi Note 2 pricing starts at $750? Despite its high-end status, it’s unlikely as Xiaomi has built a reputation as a value for money smartphone maker. So, it can’t just go ahead and release a $800 smartphone expecting fans to be okay with the price. So, the actual price could be lower, somewhere around $500-$600.

We also saw some new renders of the Mi Note 2, this time with a single camera module. We are not so sure about these renders, but you can take a look at them below.

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Meizu Also Developing a Foldable Display, Patent Filing Reveals

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:10:54 +0000

Flexible display is turning to be the possible future of mobile displays considering the rate at which smartphone manufactures are developing concepts with flexible displays. Samsung, Xiaomi, LG, Lenovo, OPPO and of late Meizu has joined the train.

A patent filing made back in August by Meizu has just been spotted online it reveals a device with flexible, foldable display. The patent was filed precisely on August 28 in China with the title “Flexible Display Device with an application number 201610634752.2. From the attached description, we could gather that the device is one with folding display with appearance similar to clam-shell flip phones. The outside of the device is covered by the flexible display in this case.

Recall that Samsung filed a patient for a somewhat similar foldable phone with flexible display. The only difference between this and Samsung’s own is that the display on this one stays outside while Samsung’s stays inside when the flip is covered. It is not clear, though, what becomes of this patent filing as Meizu has not revealed anything about the patent since then.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 was recently disclosed to be coming with a flexible curved display said to be supplied by LG, even though the flexible display would still be under the rigid glass touchscreen. In addition, Vivo XPlay and Huawei Mate S2 are also rumored by the same source as featuring similar curved flexible display. Perhaps we would be seeing more and more devices with flexible, curved displays in the near future.

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Xiaomi Confirms Mi Note 2 Announcement On October 25, Curved Display in Tow

Joel Joseph — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:33:39 +0000

We have been hearing a lot about the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship in the past couple of weeks. Now, the company has confirmed that the Mi Note 2 will be announced on Tuesday, October 25. The company has officially revealed that the flagship will be announced on that day, and also confirmed the official spokesperson for the event, the popular Hong Kong actor, Tony Leung.

Further, the first teaser also confirms that the phone will come with a curved display. One of the tags in the teaser says it’s curved, and also the phone used to post this message is none other than the curved Xiaomi Mi Note 2. So, it’s confirmed that the Mi Note 2 will be Xiaomi‘s first curved screen smartphone.

So, turns out, the earlier rumors were true. We are going to meet the brand new flagship, which should come with much better specs than the Mi 5S Plus, next week. There have been some great rumors going around about the device, like a curved OLED display supplied by LG, Snapdragon 821 chipset, dual cameras etc, so this flagship is something that we are all excited to meet.

Given its premium placement, it is said that the phone could be priced around 4000 Yuan ($600), making it costlier than other Xiaomi smartphones in the market right now. Now that the release date of the Mi Note 2 is out, expect a lot more news coming your way in the next few days.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Could Feature Curved OLED Display From LG

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 05:18:02 +0000

Within the coming weeks or months, we would likely be seeing the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and talking about that device, it has been the subject of numerous leaks and rumors most of which are yet to be substantiated. The latest rumor about the Mi Note 2 is that the flagship device would feature curved OLED displays which would be manufactured by LG.

This latest revelation as most others, originated from China’s microblogging website Weibo and according to the Weibo user, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 would feature curved display which would be flexible and would be made of AMOLED panel and LG, not Samsung would supply the panels. Earlier on, the Mi Note 2 displays were rumored as likely to be supplied either by LG or Samsung bu this rumor pin-points LG as the supplier. Going on, the tipster revealed that the production of the Mi Note 2 would be the first mass production of the flexible LG AMOLED panels so that explains the delays in releasing the device.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 had featured in series of leaks last week which suggested that the device would use a flexible display that bends in all directions. How that would work out have been bothering our minds, no doubt, but the Weibo user also clarified that the OLED display films are actually flexible but then the touchscreen displays are made of glass so you may not get the opportunity of actually touching the panel directly to bend it. This theory sounds quite saner, so if you’ve been looking forward to a curved edge Mi Note 2, that is still likely to be the design.

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Latest Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Rumors: October 25 Launch, Flexible Displays & More!

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:03:58 +0000

A couple of renders and a video clip of what is said to be a working Xiaomi flexible display was leaked online not long ago. It has now emerged that indeed the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 would feature a version using the flexible display technology. But as should be experted it takes a huge toll on the price tag which is said to be 4,000 Yuan (around $595).

This disclosure was made in a post by a user on Weibo who also revealed that the Mi Note 2 would be released on October 25. In addition, the Weibo user alleged that the Mi Note 2’s curved display would be supplied by Samsung and LG and the device would have a 5.7-inch screen. The higher version is said to sport a double ceramic glass body. The source also revealed the existence of a flat screen version since the version with flexible glass would take more time to produce, so perhaps be out of stock most times. According to the rumor, the flat screen version would cost less, coming in at 3000 Yuan ($446).

As with most Weibo posts, we’ll take this with a pinch of salt until Xiaomi comes out to confirm it. Although some of the specs and details leaked align with previous leaks and rumors, like the 5.7-inch display and October launch date but previous rumors including that from Pan Jiutang wasn’t specific on an exact date in October.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is rumored to feature two versions, one with the flagship Snapdragon 821 processor and 8GB of RAM said to be a Pro version, although the RAM may likely be 6GB, and there is said to be another version with a Snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM. Both versions are expected to come with 5.7-inch 2K AMOLED curved displays with Force Touch. The Mi Note 2 Pro is also likely to have a battery capacity of 3600mAh with fast charge support.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Will Be Costly Says Analyst, Get Ready For A $600 Flagship

Joel Joseph — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:00:40 +0000

Xiaomi Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus were released recently but looks like they are not the only high-end phones that are going to be announced by the company this year. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed the existence of the Mi Note 2 recently and considering that the specs of the Mi 5S Plus have left us wanting for more, the Mi Note 2 would be a perfect high-end flagship from the company.

Now, the popular Chinese analyst Pan Juitang says that the Mi Note 2 will be priced at 4000 Yuan, which comes to nearly $600! This will make it the costliest flagship from Xiaomi till date. He failed to mention any possible specs of the device, but previous rumors suggest that the Mi Note 2 will come with a curved screen display, dual cameras, 6GB RAM option and more powerful hardware.

It actually makes sense for the Mi Note 2 to be super high-end and costly. Xiaomi’s executives had previously revealed that the company aims to make its mark in the premium segment and the Mi Note 2 will be the perfect phone to do that job. Further, with Samsung Galaxy Note 7 out of the picture, there will be a void to be filled in the premium Android market in the next few months. Xiaomi could aim to cover this void with its new release, provided it comes with the latest technology on board. That’s why it makes sense why the Mi Note 2 will be a relatively costly Xiaomi phone.

Anyway, apart from confirming the existence of the Mi Note 2, Xiaomi’s CEO has practically revealed nothing else about the device. So, we will have to wait for some more concrete details in the next few days. Stay tuned!

Meanwhile, let us know if you would be willing to shell out as much as $600 for a Xiaomi flagship.

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Fresh Huawei Mate 9 Leaks: Two Different Designs, Curved Display & More

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 04:43:33 +0000

Huawei Mate 9 is set to hit the big stage no doubt, and it has been predicted to hit it running considering the specs line-up the device would showcase. The Mate 9 will likely be unveiled at an event scheduled for November 3 in Munich, Germany. Despite the launch being so close, rumors and last minute leaks are still coming in.

The latest rumor is that Huawei will unveil to different body styles on that day, said to be distinct up to the point that one of the designs would sport a curved display. Both design styles are said to go by the code-names Manhattan and Long Island, coined from two popular New York locations, one a borough and the other a region.

Mate 9 Code-named Long Island

Of the two, the model code-named Long Island seem to be at the top of the pack as it is said to feature a dual-edge curved display similar to those on Samsung’s Galaxy Edge series as well as on the Note 7. The model is said to come with QHD reolution in contrast with Manhattan’s FHD resolution power and would support Android’s DayDream VR functions. Unfortunately, according to the source the Long Island code-named model would only be sold in China while the Manhattan model would be released globally including the United States.

Mate 9 Code-named Manhattan

Also one of the internal source is said to have hinted that the recent leaked renders of the Mate 9 in several colors, which look similar to Manhattan are not accurate in the sense that they don’t depict front of the device correctly. The source claims the render pictured below is the right depiction of the Huawei Mate 9 model code-named Manhattan which would see a global roll-out. Another source however revealed that the rumored specs of the device already in circulation are accurate.

As a reminder, the Huawei Mate is said to come with a 64-bi HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, a 5.9-inch display, dual Leica cameras similar to the Huawei P9’s but with f/2.0 and 20MP sensor, iris recognition, 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM versions as well. The device is also expected in three storage versions of 64GB, 128GB and the top most with 256GB which would only be available on the 6GB RAM version.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Expected to Launch in October?

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:46:28 +0000

While it might seem like Xiaomi is done for the year, there is the matter of the Mi Note 2 which has still not been released. Although some people speculated that the phone doesn’t exist, leaks from the past 2 weeks says otherwise. With the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus out of the way, all focus should be on the new device.

According to analyst Pan Jiutang, the Mi Note 2 will launch at the end of October. He also added that the phone will come in more colour variants available than the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus.

Can someone please stop the rose gold band wagon for the umpteenth time?

The Mi Note 2 is expected to have two models: one with a snapdragon 821 processor and 8GB of RAM (6GB seems to be a more likely possibility) and another with a snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM. The unit with the SD 821 chip will get the word ”Pro” added to its name. Both versions are expected to feature 5.7” 2K AMOLED Force Touch curved displays. The Mi Note 2 Pro is also rumoured to have a battery capacity of 3600mAh with quick charge on board.

With the kind of stunt Xiaomi pulled with the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus: adding force touch display to one variant of the former and totally skipping it on the Plus, I won’t be surprised if they decide to scramble the screen features on the Mi Note 2 as well. Putting force touch on one but not making it curved or making it curved and having force touch but with a lower resolution or screen size. You get the picture, right?

The Mi Note 2 is expected to have a starting price of 2662 yuan ($399).

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Mi Note 2 Specs Leak: Will Have Up to 4 Versions

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 08:52:02 +0000

It has been a long wait for fans of Xiaomi’s Mi Note who have been expecting a new version to be released for months now. Today we have news posted on Weibo regarding the specifications and possible launch date of the Mi Note 2. While we can’t confirm whether the details revealed by the leak is true or not, it definitely paints a very good picture of the upcoming Mi Note flagship.

The Mi Note 2 will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 processor which is an upgraded version of the SD 820 chip. The display for the phone is a 5.7” Super AMOLED display which will come in 1080p and 2K resolutions. In addition to those two, there will be a third type with the same 2K resolution but will feature a curved edge. All versions will be pressure sensitive, be protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass, and possibly feature an embedded fingerprint scanner.

Buyers will be able to choose from a variety of RAM and ROM configurations. There will be a 4GB + 32GB version, a 6GB + 64GB model, and another version with the same 6GB of RAM but 128GB of storage.

It will come with NFC, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.2, an IR blaster, dual speakers with Hi-Fi audio, full network support and VoLTE. The Mi Note 2 will be powered by a 4000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support.

The base version which will feature a 1080p display, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage will sell for 2499 Yuan ($376). Bumping up the RAM to 6GB, doubling the storage to 64GB and adding a 2K screen will increase the price to 2999 Yuan ($450). The curved version which will feature 6GB of RAM, 128GB ROM, and a 2K resolution will be priced at 3499 Yuan ($526). There is also a possible 6GB + 128GB version which will feature a FHD display and sell for 2799 Yuan ($421).

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi Note 2 on September 5 which is less than 2 weeks after the rumored launch of the Redmi 4 on August 25.

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Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu & others working on expensive curved screen phones: Analyst

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:10:42 +0000

Chinese phonemakers have started to look beyond configurations in order to release smartphones that outwits competitors. In addition to high-end specifications, they, now focus on design, camera quality, and display type as well as other things which consumers fancy.

One area the domestic mobile phone companies in China seem to focus on is the migration to smartphones with a curved screen, similar to what Samsung did on the Galaxy S7 Edge. Already, the Vivo XPlay 5 has clinched the record as the first Chinese phone to get the curved screen design and reports indicate that Xiaomi, Huawei and Meizu are seriously working on their own curved screen smartphones.

According to analyst Kevin Wang, director of China Research at iSuppli, Huawei, Xiaomi, Meizu, Gionee as well as Oppo have all perfected plans to churn out smartphones using hyperboloid or curved display screen. The analyst in his Weibo post also listed the features of the curved display to include its difference from the flat screens found on most devices, the cost of developing the curved displays which in turn translates into more expensive smartphones.

Chinese phones are known to be very cheap, even when they are at par in terms of specs with their foreign counterparts like Apple and Samsung. With aspirations to compete on the global turf, it is important that their smartphones sell at prices which would enable them compete and even outwit the top smartphone brands.

It is in this regard that Xiaomi founder Lei Jun was reported to have visited Samsung during his first ever trip to South Korea to discuss with execs about its planned dual cameras, curved screen and even signal processors. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship which may be released before the end of this year is expected to adopt curved screen on one of the three rumored versions the device.

In the same regard, Meizu’s next flagship device which is rumored to feature its next generation Flyme 6.0 OS, will likely feature a curved screen as well. Huawei is also said to be sourcing curved screens from Korean companies, LG and Samsung. Gionee and Oppo who mostly sells their smartphones via offline sales channels are also working on curved screen displays which comes with better looks and therefore might attract more buyers. But it is yet to be seen how they hope to adopt the obviously more expensive curved display type and yet keep their phones affordable and post good profits.

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Meizu’s Curved Screen Smartphone Will Come With Flyme 6 OS, More Details Revealed

Joel Joseph — Thu, 19 May 2016 08:57:58 +0000

In the past few weeks, there have been a couple of instances where we have seen details about a new Meizu smartphone featuring a curved screen display. First, it was a set of not-so-clear pictures of the device and later, possible specs of the device which included the powerful Exynos 8890. However, the second leak was a bit too good to be believed, given that the source didn’t reveal any concrete proof for the same. Now, the insider who leaked this information has revealed a new screenshot image which shows Meizu’s CEO Huang Zhang confirming the existence of a curved screen Meizu smartphone.

So, what can we confirm from this screenshot revealed today?

First up, Meizu’s curved screen smartphone is real and in development. Second, the company won’t be calling it the Meizu Pro 6 Edge. Maybe Pro 7 or some other name that we don’t know yet, but definitely not ‘Edge’, at least according to the CEO. Finally, the third important piece of information that we can take away from this picture is that the company will most likely launch the new Flyme 6 OS with this smartphone. In the picture, CEO said that the Flyme 6 was being developed for this device. Hence, it is likely that the new version debuts with an important device like this later this year.

In case you are wondering about the launch date, we don’t have any concrete details about the same. The CEO didn’t mention a timeframe for the release of the new curved handset, but it shouldn’t be anytime soon, considering we saw three new smartphone launches as recent as last month. So, it is safe to assume that the launch could be sometime in the second half of 2016. Last year, Meizu released the Flyme 5 OS in September. If it is to continue the tradition, we can expect to see, both this curved screen phone and Fyme 6 around this time in 2016.

Pricing of the phone is said to be above 3000 Yuan which comes to around $460, which isn’t too bad for a curved screen smartphone. Since the phone is indeed in development, expect a lot more details in the coming days.

Meanwhile, you can read more about the earlier leaked specs of the phone from here.

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Meizu’s First Curved Display Smartphone Leaked in Pictures

Joel Joseph — Wed, 11 May 2016 10:54:21 +0000

After Vivo entered the curved edge display market, many rumours starting making rounds on the internet claiming that other Chinese handset makers including Xiaomi, and Huawei are working on their own curved edge smartphones. Looks like these two aren’t the only new Chinese smartphone manufacturers working on such a smartphone as alleged images of a curved display smartphone from Meizu has just surfaced online. Like the Galaxy S7 Edge, these images reveal a new Meizu smartphone featuring dual edged curved display.

Although the images aren’t as clear as we would have liked, it does reveal that the phone will have dual edged screen. The basic design seems to be in line with Meizu’s flagship philosophy, and it reminds us a little of the Pro 5 flagship announced last year. Another very Meizu like design is the physical home button, located just below the display. Its oval in shape and similar to the ones we have seen on the company’s smartphones in the past. Also, a couple of images reveal that the phone is running Meizu’s own Flyme OS. Unfortunately, apart from this, no other information was revealed about the device.

We are not sure whether the company is planning to release this dual edged screen smartphone as a variant of the existing flagship Pro 6. This is a possibility as the company could follow the same strategy as the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. But another possibility is that this could be a new smartphone lineup, like the update of the popular MX series. We haven’t seen the Meizu MX6 model yet and this could be it or at least one variant in the series.

Meizu has had a good relationship with Samsung in the past, with the company using the South Korean giant’s Exynos chipsets inside its flagship models. So, it is quite possible that the company extends this relationship for curved edged displays. A recent leak event showed off an Exynos 8890 powered variant of the Meizu Pro 6, you can read all about that from here.

So, what do you think? Is it a good idea for Chinese giants to release dual edge curved display smartphones?

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