Last week, Samsung announced the world’s first 200MP mobile sensor, the ISOCELL HP1. It said it has already begun shipping the sensors to manufacturers but didn’t say which ones. A new leak has revealed Xiaomi is most likely one of such manufacturers as it is working on a phone with a 200MP.

Next year, Xiaomi is expected to follow up the Mi 11 series with the Mi Xiaomi 12 series, and one of the models will have two primary cameras, one of which is a 200MP sensor. The info is from the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, who revealed the detail on Weibo.

In his words, Xiaomi’s next-generation flagship will have a 200MP + 50MP dual camera solution. Considering Samsung is the only camera manufacturer that has announced a 200MP sensor, it is safe to say Xiaomi will be using the ISOCELL HP1 sensor, and that the next-gen flagship is a phone in the Xiaomi 12 series. The post also revealed that Xiaomi will continue to use 108MP and 64MP sensors for its mid-range and high-end phones.

It is no surprise that Xiaomi plans to launch a phone with a 200MP camera. The Mi CC9 Pro was the first phone with a 108MP sensor, so it makes sense that Xiaomi will want to be one of the first to launch a phone with a 200MP camera.

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While TVs with built-in cameras have existed for a while, the feature is yet to be mainstream. The built-in camera allows for video calling on the TVs in addition to extra features such as gesture control and face and body recognition. Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei are among the manufacturers that offer TVs with built-in cameras, however, none of them have launched a model with two cameras. But that will change when Xiaomi announces its next-gen smart TV, the Mi TV 6.

Xiaomi has been revealing key features of its upcoming flagship TV as the launh date draws closer, and today’s feature reveal is that the Mi TV 6 will have dual cameras – 48MP dual cameras to be specific, a first for a TV.

The caption for the poster revealing the feature mentions a “new interactive mode” which will take advantage of the extra camera sensor. While they didn’t say which apps will make use of the technology, we presume games and fitness apps will be among them.

The Mi TV 6 is shaping up to be a really impressive smart TV. So far, it has been revealed that the TV will have 4.2.2 surround sound with spatial audio, 100W built-in speakers, Wi-Fi 6, two HDM 2.1 ports, AMD FreeSync Premium for ultra-low latency while gaming, and a “Designed For Xbox” certification.

Xiaomi has also confirmed that the TV will use QLED Quantum Dot technology for its display and will also have Dolby Vision IQ, a feature that allows the TV automatically adjust to ambient light.

The Mi TV 6 flagship TV is scheduled for launch on June 28 in China. At the moment, we do not know if Xiaomi has plans to launch the TV in other markets.

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The POCO X3 NFC launches later today, and while the phone will feature a rear design we have not seen on any phone till date, it won’t be the only POCO phone to have such a look.

Apparently, the manufacturer has another phone in development with a similar rear design but this unnamed phone has two rear cameras, unlike the POCO X3 that packs four sensors. The info comes from  Digital Chat Station.

The Chinese leaker revealed on Weibo that he came across two prototype POCO phones. One of the phones is the POCO X3 which has 64MP quad rear cameras and a Qualcomm processor inside it while the other phone has 48MP dual-cameras. Both devices have a similar rear design as shown in the render.

While the name of the phone is not known, it should be more affordable than any of the manufacturer’s current offering. The render, while not official, shows the phone doesn’t have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also appears to have a centered hole in its screen just like that of the POCO X3.

Other than the POCO X3 NFC launch today, there is also the POCO M2 launch scheduled for tomorrow, September 8 in India. With two phones in the first week of the month, we shouldn’t expect this dual-camera phone until much later or the end of September at the earliest. Nevertheless, more details should surface before it launches.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi to launch a Mi 10 series 5G smartphone priced under €300

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Realme’s C series is its line of budget phones that can be called the direct competitor to the Redmi *A series. Earlier today, Realme’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, teased a new model for the series that would be launching soon. Shortly after, invites have been sent out for the launch of the Realme C3 scheduled for February 6.

The invite confirms the name of the new model is the Realme C3 but that should not be news for anyone unless you have been living under a rock. The Realme C3 and a second model called the Realme C3s were certified weeks ago in Singapore and Thailand.

The invite also reveals the design of the phone. As you can see in the image, Realme is keeping the waterdrop notch this time around. However, the lower bezel appears to be thicker though the display is still curved at the corners.

On the back, the Realme C3 will have dual cameras but they are now arranged vertically, unlike its predecessor’s cameras that are arranged horizontally. Unfortunately, the rest of the phone’s rear is blocked and we can’t confirm if the phone has a fingerprint scanner or not. At least we know blue is one of the color variants that the phone will be available in.

The specs of the Realme C3 are currently unknown but we expect it to have a more powerful processor, better cameras, and run Android 10 with Realme UI out of the box.

The event will begin at 12:30 PM (IST) and will be live-streamed.

UP NEXT: Realme X2 Pro to get WiFi Calling support; roadmap for other phones revealed

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Gionee‘s return to the smartphone business has also kicked off in India with the launch of a new smartphone and a new smartwatch. We already covered the GBuddy Smart “Life” Watch which actually looks good and we hope we get to review. However, this post is for the new Gionee F9 Plus smartphone.

When it comes to design, the Gionee F9 Plus isn’t unique. It has a U-shaped notch, a bit of chin with the manufacturer’s name on it, and dual cameras on the rear. The back has a glossy finish and the phone is available in black and blue.

The F9 Plus packs a 6.26-inch HD+ (1520 x 720) Full View Dewdrop Notch Display that is covered with Dragontrail Glass and has a 19:9 aspect ratio. Inside the notch is a 13MP F2.0 AI camera with support for Face Unlock. Gionee also added a pretty nifty trick to the notch; allowing it to serve as a battery meter.

The phone is powered by a 1.65GHz octa-core processor that is paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Gionee has added a triple card tray which has space for 2 Nano SIMs and a MicroSD card (256GB max.).

The back is home to a 13MP F1.8 and 2MP F2.4 dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner. The cameras are on the left and share the same housing with the LED flash. There is bokeh mode, night mode, and a beauty mode. You can also use the fingerprint scanner as a shutter button when taking selfies.

Inside the phone is a 4050mAh battery but there is no mention of fast charging. The Gionee F9 Plus runs Android 9 Pie out of the box but there is no mention of the skin on top. It has a MicroUSB port and an audio jack. There is also Dual VoLTE, 2.4GHz WiFi, and A-GPS.

The Gionee F9 Plus is priced at INR 7,690 (~$108) which pits it directly against the Redmi 7 which is priced at INR 7,499 for the base model with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Gionee India says it will be available at retail partner stores and online stores but didn’t specify when.

UP NEXT: Gionee is back: announces Gionee M11 and Gionee M11s smartphones

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Chinese smartphone maker, Gionee, went bankrupt last year. The company had unpaid debts and there were reports of poor financial management caused in part by a gambling addiction of the company’s founder. It appears the company is making a comeback as two new smartphones were announced today. The phones are the Gionee M11 and the Gionee M11s.

The Gionee M11 and Gionee M11s seem to share the same design as there are two color variants of the same phone in the promo materials. Both have a waterdrop notch, dual rear cameras, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a glass rear panel. Both devices also have red-colored power buttons. They also seem to share similar specs such as RAM, storage, and cameras.

The Gionee M11 and Gionee M11s both have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.  Unfortunately, there is no mention of the processor. Although, the unveiling didn’t reveal which phone is which, it does mention a 4000mAh battery. However, a TENAA listing reveals both phones not only have different battery capacities but also differ in other areas.

The source says two Gionee phones with model numbers 20190620G and 20190619G were certified by TENAA today. These two phones are believed to be the Gionee M11 and Gionee M11s though we don’t know which one is which.

The TENAA certification reveals one of the two phones has a 6.217-inch display and packs a 5000mAh battery. It also measures 157.6 x 76.4 x 9.4 millimeters. While the other has a 6.3-inch display, a 4000mAh battery, and measures 160.6 x 75.8 x 8.4 millimeters. Attached TENAA images show the phones are actually not identical.

Although both devices have dual rear cameras and rear-mounted fingerprint scanners, their designs are different. One of the phones has both sensors and LED flash in the same housing and also has a circular fingerprint scanner. It also has a pink-purple-black gradient color. The other phone separates the LED flash from the dual rear cameras and has an oval fingerprint sensor. It also has a blue-purple gradient color.

The official promo materials also revealed that the Gionee M11/M11s has a 13MP front-facing camera while the rear cameras are a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. The phone will be available in two color variants – purple with a gradient finish and green.

There are still several unknown features of both phones including their price. Nevertheless, we expect more details will surface in the coming days.

According to reports, both phones were announced via Gionee’s official WeChat channel. As at the time of writing, the official Weibo account makes no mention of the new phones. And the official website which is now back online also doesn’t mention the new phones. The old phones that are on the website are currently listed as out of stock.

ITHome reports that following the company’s auction of its patents in July, Lu Guanghui, the company’s second-largest shareholder organized meetings to plan a restructuring. The restructuring is said to have been completed and that business will resume soon.

(Via: 1, 2)

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Lenovo is set to announce a trio of phones for the Indian market on September 5. The phones are the Lenovo Z6 Pro, the Lenovo K10 Note, and the Lenovo A6 Note. Ahead of the release, Flipkart has put up a product page for the A6 Note which reveals key details about the phone.

We already know what the Lenovo A6 Note looks like, thanks to press renders shared by Lenovo’s own Vice President a few weeks ago. The phone will come in blue and black variants, with the latter having gold accents around the rear camera housing and LED flash.

The Lenovo A6 Note will have a 6.09-inch dewdrop display with an 88% screen-to-body ratio. The display has an HD+ resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There is an Helio P22 octa-core processor under the hood. While the page doesn’t reveal the RAM, Geekbench already disclosed it is 3GB.

There is no mention of the storage capacity but you don’t have to worry as the A6 Note has a triple card slot which allows you to use 2 SIM cards and a MicroSD card slot at the same time. The maximum capacity supported is 256GB.

The Lenovo A6 Note has dual cameras on its back. The primary camera is a 13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and it is paired with a 2MP secondary camera for Bokeh Effect. The primary cameras use a 5P Sapphire Glass Lens and can record in 1080p. The front-facing camera is a 5MP sensor with features like AI beauty, whitening, skin smoothening, face reshaping, and eye enlarger. Lenovo adds that it has support for Face Unlock (unlocks in 0.3 seconds). You also have a fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone.

To crown it, there is a 4000mAh battery under the hood. Lenovo boasts a 426 hour standby time, 92 hours of music playback, 40 hours of video calling, and 14 hours of video playback.

The Lenovo A6 Note will run Android 9 Pie out of the box according to Geekbench. We hope it at least gets an update to Android Q.

(Source, Via)

UP NEXT: Lenovo Tab M7 and Tab M8 announced; will go on sale in October

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It has been over two months since the Moto E6 Plus was seen on Geekbench but after that nothing has been heard about the phone until today. A couple of high-quality live photos phone have leaked on the web.

The source of the photos is Roland Quandt (@rquandt) and the photos reveal the Moto E6 Plus will have a waterdrop notch. The bezels are not the thinnest we have seen on a phone, most especially the chin but this is a budget device, so we can’t complain.

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The back of the phone is home to dual rear cameras but unlike the Moto E5 Plus, the cameras are not in a circular housing but arranged vertically on the left side. The two sensors are housed together while an LED flash and microphone sit below. There is also a fingerprint sensor buried under the Motorola batwing logo on the back. The photos also show the Moto E6 Plus has its power button and volume rocker on the right side of the frame. The back is also very reflective and will be a fingerprint magnet.

The phone will run Android 9 Pie out of the box and will have dual-SIM support. None of the photos show the bottom and top, so we can’t confirm the type of port it has and if there is an audio jack.

Geekbench already revealed that the Moto E6 Plus will be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. There should be a 3GB RAM version too when it launches. We still don’t know if it will come with a big battery capacity like its predecessor but we expect the worst seeing as Motorola ships the Moto E6 with a smaller battery capacity than that of the Moto E5.

The phone may launch first in China seeing as the version in the photos is the Chinese version. The Moto E6 launched for $149, so the E6 Plus may be priced at $179 or thereabout. But at that price, you are better off buying the Moto G7 Power which has a 5000mAh battery, a Snapdragon 632 processor but a single camera for $184.99.

(Source, Via)

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As promised, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab S6. The launch was a silent one that was done on the official website. The new flagship tablet has a sleek new design, dual rear cameras, and a new S Pen. It is also the first tablet in the world to have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Design

The Galaxy Tab S6 is thinner when compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S4. It measures just 5.7mm, 0.2mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S5e which is Samsung’s thinnest tablet. The slimmer body has resulted in a smaller battery. But even with a 7040mAh battery, Samsung says you should get 15 hours of video playback. That is more than enough for you to binge-watch the latest season of La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) and still have enough battery life to get some work done. The Galaxy Tab S6 is also light at 420 grams.

The Galaxy Tab S6 sports dual rear-cameras, a first for the series. There are also visible antenna lines on the back which actually give it a nice look. The tablet comes in three gorgeous colors – Cloud Blue, Rose Blush, and Mountain Gray with a matching S pen. Talking about the S Pen, it connects via Bluetooth and attaches magnetically to a groove on the back where it also charges.

Specs

• 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 (16:10) sAMOLED display.
• Snapdragon 855 processor.
• 6GB RAM + 128GB storage or 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
• MicroSD card slot (1TB Max).
• 13MP f/2.0 wide-angle primary camera with Live Focus + 5MP f/2.2 123° ultra-wide secondary camera.
• 8MP F/2.0 front-facing camera with Live Focus.
• Optical in-display fingerprint scanner and face recognition.
• Single SIM (nano)
• Bluetooth S Pen with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and support for Air Actions (hand gestures to control video playback, presentations and more without touching the tablet).
• AKG-tuned quad speakers.
• 7040mAh battery with support for fast charging via USB-C. Also charges via the popo charging dock which is sold separately. USB-C port also supports HDMI out.
• Bixby, Samsung DeX, BookCover Keyboard (sold separately) with a trackpad and a dedicated DeX key.
• Android 9 Pie.

Price and Availability

The Galaxy Tab S6 is priced at $649 for the 128GB version and $729 for the 256GB version. Samsung says it will be available online and in stores in late August in select markets. Owners will get 4 free months of YouTube Premium and 3 free months of Spotify Premium.

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Yesterday, it was officially confirmed that the Honor 9X will be announced on July 23. Prior to the announcement of the release date, alleged specs of the phone already leaked. Now a new set of leaks have surfaced. One shows what the phone will look like and another is a new set of specifications while a third mentions a new feature.

According to the newly leaked specs by Sudhanshu Ambhore, the Honor 9X will have a 6.15-inch AMOLED display with a 2240 x 1080 resolution. The display is smaller than that of the Honor 8X but fans of the series will be excited to see that Honor is switching to AMOLED. However, that may also mean the phone will be priced higher.

It is a bit unusual that Honor will use an AMOLED display on its mid-range phones when its latest flagships, the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro have LCD displays. But it is understandable as the Honor 20 phones had to settle for punch hole LCD displays since Samsung is the only manufacturer with phones that have punch hole AMOLED displays.

These specs are of #Honor9X.https://t.co/LDxSVXClzG

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) July 2, 2019

The leak says the phone will have an octa-core processor but doesn’t specify which one it is. Previous leaks have revealed it will be powered by the new 7nm Kirin 810 chipset that launched with the Nova 5. The SoC will be paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The Honor 9X will have a 20MP selfie camera and dual rear cameras (20MP + 16MP). It will also have support for 10W charging via a USB-C port. That seems slow for a phone that packs an AMOLED display and a 7nm chipset.

The source of the second leak is Evan Blass (@evleaks) who tweeted a diagram of the phone with the caption “Honor 9X”. The image is said to be from the phone’s user manual.

The image shows the Honor 9X will have a display that nearly covers the entire front of the phone. The bezels have been trimmed down but the chin is slightly thicker than the rest.

The phone doesn’t have a punch hole or notch too. Instead, it rocks a pop-up selfie camera just like the Huawei P Smart Z and Huawei Y9 Prime 2019. Going by the leaked specs above, the selfie camera is a 20MP sensor.

The image also shows the rear of the phone which is home to dual rear cameras. The cameras and the LED flash share the same housing and are positioned on the left side of the phone. The first leaked specs actually said the phone will have triple rear cameras but this image shows otherwise. The new leaked specs also states the phone will have dual rear cameras.

There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear of the Honor 9X but seeing as the phone will be coming with an AMOLED display, that means there should be one under the panel.

The phone’s retail box also surfaced in a video shared by @RODENT950. The box is white at the top with blue sides and there is “9X” and “Honor” inscribed on it.

#Honor9X pic.twitter.com/nek8GQGm9J

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) July 2, 2019

In another tweet, he says the Honor 9X will support a new gamepad shown below. The gamepad a directional keys and a joystick on one side and action buttons and another joystick on the opposite side. There are some extra buttons too on each side.

Honor 9X have USB C connection features and support this new gamepad, so Honor not release Honor Play successor this year or ever because X series takes its place #Honor9X pic.twitter.com/zi56d78Zf4

— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) July 2, 2019

He adds that the Honor Play will not be getting a successor this year or ever, so the X-series will be taking its place which explains why it is getting a gaming accessory.

The Honor 9X should run EMUI 9 based on Android Pie out of the box. It is also expected to come along with a Pro model.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3 , 4)

UP NEXT: Honor promises Android Q update for the Honor 20 series

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The Realme X will launch on Wednesday, May 15. Save for the price, there is nothing we don’t already know about the upcoming phone. Earlier today, Realme shared an official poster that showed the phone’s design. Its Chief Marketing Officer, Xu Qi Chase, has now shared live photos of the phones on his Weibo page.

The new photos show the phone in the two color variants (Punk Blue and Steam White) it will be available in, albeit only the rear. We are not bothered since Realme already showed us a live photo of the phone’s front last week.

The Realme X has a dual camera setup that is made up of a 48MP primary camera and a 5MP secondary sensor. The cameras are positioned in the middle and share the same housing with the LED flash. Both color variants have the Le-Mans inspired Speedway pattern of the Realme 3 Pro and you can see that S-curve that runs from the top to the bottom.

Another image of both phones together shows the Realme X will have an audio jack flanking the charging port at the bottom. On the opposite side is a three-hole speaker grille.

READ MORE: Realme 3 Pro’s first update brings 960fps Super slow-motion recording

The phone will have a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display powered by a Snapdragon 710 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. It will have an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 16MP pop-up selfie camera, and a 3680mAh battery with support for fast charging. It will also run ColorOS 6 based on Android Pie out of the box. It has been reported that the Realme X will be priced under ¥2000 (~$290)

(Sources: 1, 2, Via)

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There is still over a week before the OPPO Reno launches. Reservations are already live for those who are interested in grabbing a unit. If you are still not sold yet on the phone, maybe these official renders will do the job.

These renders show the OPPO Reno in all the color variants it will be available in. There is Nebula Purple, Fog Se Green, Mist Powder, and Night Black. This version has dual rear cameras too but it is a different design from the renders from last week which has an inclined selfie camera.

We are not sure which version of the OPPO Reno this is since the phone itself comes in at least three variants – one with a Snapdragon 855 processor, another with a Snapdragon 710 processor and a third with an Helio P70 processor.

While the rear design differs on all the renders we have seen till date, one common feature is they all do not have a notch or punch hole. The bezels have been shaved off completely on all sides save for the chin.

READ MORE: OPPO patents slider phone with dual front-facing cameras

The OPPO Reno will launch on April 10 in China. The Snapdragon 855 variant will come with a triple camera setup which includes a periscope zoom lens with up to 10x zoom.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4)

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Yesterday, the official ASUS Indonesia Twitter account shared a tweet that revealed the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will launch on December 11. The tweet included an image that teased the upper part of the phone’s front and rear. The image confirmed the phone will come with a notch in its display and multiple cameras on the back.

It was erroneously reported that ASUS’s next mid-range phone will have three cameras on the back but images taken from an early review video have now confirmed that the ZenFone Max Pro M2 has dual rear cameras and not triple cameras. These images have shown that the teaser was misleading and rather than a third sensor, what comes next is an LED flash.

Apart from confirming the number of cameras, more details of the phone were also revealed in the video which has now been taken down.

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is said to have a 6.0-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Inside the notch are an LED flash, a proximity sensor, and a 13MP f/2.0 camera. The display is reported to be covered in Gorilla Glass 6. There is also glass on the back but there is no confirmation if it is also Gorilla Glass.

 READ MORE: Asus ROG Phone 512GB storage model is now available in the US for $1,099

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 has a 12MP Sony IMX486 f/1.8 primary sensor with PDAF and EIS on the back that is paired with a 5MP depth camera. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 5,000mAh battery. Other features include dual-SIM support, up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. The images also show that the phone is running what appears to be stock Android like its predecessor and not ZenUI.

(Via: 1, 2)

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Tomorrow is a big day for Xiaomi.  The Chinese phone manufacturer will launch at least two new phones, one of them being the Mi 8 Lite formerly referred to as the Mi 8 Youth. Xiaomi shared a camera sample of the phone and the watermark reveals its official name as the Mi 8 Lite.

The photo is a night shot of the Central Radio and TV Tower in Beijing and it shows off the Mi 8 Lite’s low-light performance. Although there is a bit of noise, overall the picture doesn’t look bad. The watermark on the photo reveals the phone has AI dual cameras. Both cameras are said to be 12MP sensors.

The Mi 8 Lite will come with a 6.26-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor with multiple RAM and storage variants.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro pricing, color variants, official renders, full specs leaked through AliExpress listing

Just like the other phones in the Mi 8 series, the Mi 8 Lite will have a notch at the top that houses a 24MP front-facing camera. Keeping the dual cameras company at the back is a fingerprint scanner. The Mi 8 Lite will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and pack a 3,000mAh battery.

(Via)

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The Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max are the latest phones from Huawei’s sub-brand to sport a notch albeit with different sizes. However, a new TENAA listing has revealed that the manufacturer has yet another phone with a notch launching soon.

The phone was seen on TENAA with model number BKK-TL00 and was certified earlier this month. Sadly, no images were provided.

The Honor BKK-TL00 has a 6.26-inch display which is even smaller than that of the Honor 8X (6.5-inches). It also has a lower resolution – 720 x 1520. This is the same resolution of the Nokia X5 so we can tell it has a notch.

The phone is powered by a 1.8GHz processor octa-core processor we are guessing is the Snapdragon 450 mobile platform. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage but thanks to a MicroSD card slot, you can add up to an additional 256GB of storage.

TENAA says there is a 13MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the back of the phone while an 8MP camera sits within the notch. It also has a fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,900mAh battery.

READ MORE:  Honor View 10 updated with GPU Turbo

The Honor BKK-TL00 will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and launch in Blue, Black, Purple, and Gold. It weighs 167.2 grams and measures 158.72 x 75.94 x 7.98 mm.

(Source)

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It has been reported that Xiaomi is working on the Redmi Note 6, a successor to the Redmi Note 5. The phone is supposed to be announced later this year and will join the already released Redmi 6A, Redmi 6, and Redmi 6 Pro. Ahead of the release, a live photo of the phone’s display assembly has leaked online.

The image source is a store on the online shopping site, AliExpress. The images uploaded show the screen has a small notch at the top, about the same size as that of the Redmi 6 Pro. The notch has three cut-outs for the sensor, earpiece, and front-facing camera.

The item description says the screen is 6.18” in size and has a resolution of 1080 x 2246. The display is also the LCD type which shouldn’t be a surprise since the Redmi series are supposed to be affordable. However, the price of the screen isn’t that cheap as the seller has slapped a $60 (excluding shipping) price tag on it. However, an on-going promotion will let you pick it up for $56.40.

While doing some digging around on the store, we stumbled upon the display of another unreleased phone – the Redmi 6 Plus. Yes, it appears there is going to be a Redmi 6 Plus and its screen is also listed for sale by the same seller. This listing is the first time we are hearing about the device.

According to the item description, the Redmi 6 Plus’ screen is 5.99-inches with a 1080 x 2160 resolution just like that of the Redmi 5 Plus (Redmi Note 5 in India) but the screen size is where the similarities end. The photo of the display assembly provided by the seller shows it has a notch and it is much bigger than that of the Redmi Note 6. It also has five cut-outs in total.

Two of the cut-outs seem to be for cameras which means it will pack dual front-facing cameras, one is for the speaker, another for the sensors and the last one is most likely for an LED flash. The Redmi 5 Plus has a single front-facing camera and a LED flash, so this is definitely a big upgrade if this listing is genuine. The price for the screen is $52 but it can be purchased for $48.88 for a limited time.

READ MORE: Xiaomi M1808D2TE seen on TENAA may be the Mi 8 Youth

The listings may be genuine but the only errors we have spotted are the resolutions of the two displays. At least we are quite sure the Redmi 6 Plus can’t have that resolution with that notch.

Hopefully, more information about both devices will surface in the coming weeks.

(Sources: 1, 2 | Via)

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When it comes to dual cameras, phone manufacturers usually go with any of these three main combinations:

1. RGB + Monochrome configuration like that of the Essential PH-1,
2. Wide angle lens + Super-Wide angle lens like the LG V30
3. Wide + Telephoto like the iPhone 7 Plus

It has been reported that Vivo‘s next smartphone, the X23, will go with a wide angle + super wide angle combination. This means the phone will be able to switch to a wide angle mode when taking photos. The wide-angle mode is great when taking pictures where a building or beautiful landscape is the backdrop for the photo.

The super-wide angle camera is said to be a 13MP 125° sensor while the main camera is a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor. The cameras will have AI features.

READ MORE: Vivo NEX A may get in-display fingerprint scanner variant, may launch as NEX A UD

The Vivo X23 will also have a Super AMOLED display, 6.41-inches to be precise, with a water-drop notch. A Snapdragon 670 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will be under the hood. A 3400mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging will power the device while Android 8.1 Oreo will be pre-installed.

The Vivo X23 launches on September 6.

(Via)

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The Nubia Z18 launches in a few days. One of the features of the flagship is its dual rear cameras – a 24MP + 8MP combo. Ahead of its release, a photograph taken with the phone has surfaced online showing off what its cameras are capable of.

The picture was originally shared on Weibo by the chief researcher at China’s Academy of Sciences Dr. Deng Licai (@Astroman201410) and then reposted by Nubia‘s own CEO, Ni Fei. The photo is of a star-filled night sky with the Milky Way visible. The picture is a 30-second long exposure shot and it sure is beautiful.

Apart from the pixel count, we have no other information about the sensors such as the aperture size. However, that should be revealed when the phone launches on Wednesday.

The Nubia Z18 will come with a 5.99-inch screen with a water-drop notch. It will have a Snapdragon 845 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. An 8MP camera will sit within the notch.

READ MORE: Nubia Red Magic 2 is coming: will have Snapdragon 845 and shoulder buttons

Keeping the dual cameras company on the back will be a fingerprint scanner. Also, a 3,500mAh battery will power the device. We expect it to come with Quick Charge 3.0 if not Quick Charge 4.0+. It will also come with Android Oreo out of the box.

(Source)

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OPPO launched a new sub-brand this year called Realme. The brand is based in India and launched its first phone, the Realme 1, a few months ago. Now it is planning to unveil a second one, the Realme 2 on August 28.

The specs of the phone have surfaced online ahead of its release on Tuesday thanks to Smartprix and some of them such as the display and battery capacity have already been confirmed by a Flipkart advert page.

The Realme 2 will come with a 6.2-inch HD+ display with a notch and a 19:9 aspect ratio. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 450 processor along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM. It will also have a 4GB RAM version with 64GB of storage. It will also come with a MicroSD card slot with up to 256GB of storage.

The Realme 2 will have 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP front-facing camera. The front camera will have AI Beautification 2.0, HDR, and a bokeh mode. A fingerprint scanner will sit on the back of the device and it will also have support for face unlock.

READ MORE: OPPO R17 launched with SD 670, Onscreen fingerprint, Gradient back and Gorilla Glass 6

The phone will have dual SIM dual-VoLTE and will run Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.1 on top. The Realme 2 will come with a 4230mAh battery which is much bigger than the 3410mAh capacity of the Realme 1. It will measure 156.2 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm and weigh 168g. When it launches it will be available in Diamond Red, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Black.

(Source)

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A new Honor smartphone has been spotted at TENAA. The phone’s model number is ARE-AL00 and there are rumors it may be the Honor 8X or the Honor 8S. Seeing as the Honor 7S was just released three months ago, we don’t think a successor is already in development so chances are this is the Honor 8X or even a totally different phone.

The specs are not yet available on TENAA but a bunch of images gives us a look at the design.

The Honor ARE-AL00 has a notch but it is different from that of the Honor Play, Honor 10 and Honor 9N/9i. The notch is shaped like a small valley or water droplet and is home to the front-facing camera. It looks like the Waterdrop screen of the OPPO F9/F9 Pro but is slightly bigger and has steeper “sides”. The phone also has a bit of bezel below the display which has the manufacturer’s name engraved on it.

On its back, the Honor ARE-AL00 has vertically arranged dual cameras positioned at the far left. There is “Dual Lens” engraved below the LED flash and a fingerprint scanner sits in the middle of the device. The back looks glossy and appears to be made of glass which is not a material Honor uses for the affordable X-series. The phone has its power button and volume rocker on the right while the left is home to the SIM tray.

READ MORE: Honor 10 GT Lily White and Honor V10 8 GB RAM variants are now official

The Honor ARE-AL00 has also been 3C certified and the document says it has support for 18W fast charging. We still don’t know what it will launch as yet. While the Honor 8X seems right, it may also be the Honor 10 Lite/Youth Edition. If it is any of these two devices, then we expect it to come with a Kirin 710 chipset.

(Source  Via: 1, 2, 3)

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TCL has announced a new smartphone under the Alcatel brand. Though, availability may be limited since the new smartphone, called the Alcatel 7, is a MetroPCS exclusive.

The Alcatel 7 shares some specs with the Alcatel 5V announced last month. It has dual rear cameras in the same configuration, packs the same battery size, and even the same front-facing camera.

The Alcatel 7 has a 6-inch display with a full HD+ resolution and Dragontrail Glass for protection. It is powered by an Helio P23 processor with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage (128GB max.).

On its rear sits a primary 12MP sensor and a secondary 2MP sensor for capturing portrait images. There is an 8MP front-facing camera with its own LED flash. The Alcatel 7 even supports face unlock but Alcatel has termed it FACEKEY. A fingerprint scanner sits below the dual camera on the back.

READ MORE: TCL working to become a global leader in smart products and internet services

The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and packs a 4000mAh battery which should be great for long hours of video streaming and playback. The phone also supports fast charging (likely MediaTek’s Pump Express).

The Alcatel 7 is priced at $179.99 but a special offer will have it go for $129.99.

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TCL has announced a new Alcatel phone. The new device, called the Alcatel 5V, belongs to the 5 series but has better specs and an overall better design than the Alcatel 5.

Design

TCL has joined the notch train with the Alcatel 5V. The notch is fairly wide and is home to the front camera, sensor, and earpiece. The bottom has a bit of bezel but still smaller than what you will find on 16:9 phones.

The rear looks nice and has a similar reflective finish to the Alcatel 3 and Alcatel 3V. The reflective appearance is due to a process called Optical Vacuum Plating. It also has dual rear cameras arranged vertically and positioned on the left. TCL has decided not to copy the iPhone X by separating the sensors. It looks odd but distinct from the plethora of Android phones with iPhone X-styled cameras.

Alcatel 5V Specs

The Alcatel 5V has a 6.2-inch 1500 x 720 display with Dragontrail glass on top. With the notch, the phone has a screen-to-body ratio of 88%.

Powering the device is MediaTek’s Helio P22 processor with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There is an expansion slot for more storage. The rear cameras are a 12MP 1.25um sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. Like most manufacturers, TCL has added AI features such as scene detection. There is also Google Lens baked into the camera app. The front camera is an 8MP sensor.

The Alcatel 5V runs Android 8.1 Oreo and packs a 4,000mAh battery. It also has a fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock, though it is called Face Key and is said to scan 106 facial key points and unlocks the phone in 0.5 seconds.

READ MORE: Alcatel 1 Android Go Smartphone With 5-Inch Display Launched, Priced At $89

Price and Availability

The Alcatel 5V will sell for $199.99 and come in black and blue. It will be available later this month in select markets.

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The Mi Max 3 is scheduled to launch on July 19. There isn’t much we do not know about the device already. The specs have already been listed on TENAA and there have been lots of leaked images revealing the design. However, until the device launches, there will always be something new.

Xiaomi itself has released an official poster that reveals the front of the Mi Max 3. There are also new leaked images of the retail box that confirm some of the specifications.

The new poster advertises the phone’s large display and how it is great for navigation. The front of the Mi Max 3 is shown in all its glory on the teaser.

Xiaomi has significantly cut down the bezels on all sides making the Mi Max 3 great for one-handed use. The side bezels are also pretty thin. The bezels on the top and bottom are of the same size.

The top bezel is home to the sensors, earpiece and front camera, same as in the predecessor. However, the bottom bezel is bare. Gone are the capacitive keys of the Mi Max 2 and the original Mi Max.

The leaked photos, on the other hand, show the front and rear of the retail box. The image of the rear is actually what’s new as Xiaomi’s CEO already released an image of the front a few weeks ago.

The back of the box confirms the Mi Max 3 has a 6.9-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is a big upgrade from the 6.4-inch 16:9 display of the Mi Max 2. It also confirms the phone will have dual cameras – a 12MP 1.4um sensor paired with a 5MP secondary sensor.

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Inside the device is a 5500mAh battery according to the info on the box. The variant in this box has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It also has a USB-C port. Unfortunately, the type of processor isn’t revealed on the box.

The Mi Max 3 launches on July 19th in China. Official unveiling in other markets should follow afterward.

(Sources: 1, 2 Via: 1, 2)

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Samsung’s W-series are clamshell phones with flagship specs released for the Chinese market. Last year’s model, the W2018, is the first Samsung phone to have a variable aperture camera. That same technology is used in this year’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. This year, Samsung will be bringing a feature already available on some of its other Galaxy phones to the W-series.

Going by the naming scheme for the series, this year’s model should launch as the Samsung W2019, and according to Chinese leaker @MMDJ_, the phone will come with dual rear cameras. This will be a first for the series.

He also says the W2019 is currently known internally as “Project Lykan”. Although he doesn’t mention any other specification details, we expect the Samsung W2019 will retain the signature dual displays of the series, pack a Snapdragon 845 processor, and have a fingerprint scanner.

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The W2019 will also be expensive. The W2018 sells for ¥16,999 (~$2563). The phone will not launch until the end of the year, most likely in December. However, there is a high chance more details will surface before then.

(Source, Via)

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Ahead of the release of the Redmi 6 Pro on Tuesday, the official Redmi Weibo account has released camera samples of the mid-range device.

The Redmi 6 Pro, like the Redmi S2, has dual rear cameras in a 12MP 1.25um pixel sensor + 5MP sensor configuration. It also has AI baked into some features such as AI beauty mode and AI portrait mode.

The pictures are not bad but they are not the best we have seen. Nevertheless, you should be able to take some pretty decent pictures under great lighting conditions.

The Redmi 6 Pro will be the first Redmi phone to come with a notch. If you don’t like it, Xiaomi says you will be able to hide it with a simple toggle. Its display is 5.84-inches and has a 2280 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor paired with 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB of RAM and 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB of storage respectively.

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The phone packs a 4000mAh battery, runs Android 8.1 Oreo, has a 5MP selfie camera and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also has a micro USB port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

(Source, Via)

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The Vivo NEX is one of the most anticipated phones from a Chinese manufacturer. The smartphone which was initially known as Vivo APEX will be launching in a few days. Ahead of the announcement on Tuesday, the phone has made an appearance in a short hands-on video.

The video is just five seconds long but we get a good view of the front and rear sides of the phone. The screen truly stretches to the top and doesn’t have a notch. However, there is still a bit of bezel at the bottom.

On the back, the Vivo NEX has vertically arranged dual cameras with a LED flash directly below the setup. There is no fingerprint scanner which confirms it is under the display. Etched in the middle of the phone is the word “NEX” and at the bottom “Vivo” along with some text in Chinese. The back of the phone is made of glass and is curved at the sides for better handling.

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The Vivo NEX will launch in three variants with the most powerful variant coming with a Snapdragon 845 processor and the other two powered by the Snapdragon 710.

(Source, Via)

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Xiaomi already released a poster confirming that the Redmi S2 will be launching on May 10. The poster shows the rear of the phone but there is a new one that gives us a much closer look.

The new poster shows a gold version of the phone unlike the first which has a pink variant. The phone has a split antenna line design which reminds us of the OPPO R11. Right under the upper antenna lines are dual rear cameras.

The rear cameras are arranged vertically and in the same design as that of the Mi MIX 2S and Mi 6X. The poster confirms one of the cameras is a 12MP sensor and there are AI features baked into the camera software.

The picture also shows the Redmi S2 has its fingerprint scanner on the rear and the volume rocker and power button on the left.

The phone will launch with a 5.99” 720 x 1440 display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It will run MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

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The launch event will hold at the Nanjing Suning Tesco headquarters. Following its release in China, we expect it to go on sale in Europe and other Asian countries.

(Source)

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About two months ago, the codenames for three upcoming Blackberry smartphones from TCL surfaced online. One of them is the Athena and renders of the phone just showed up online, courtesy of China’s patent office.

The BlackBerry Athena rocks a QWERTY Keyboard just like the BlackBerry KEYone but much better looking. The display seems to be bigger and the keyboard has been redesigned. The keys are a bit bigger and the fingerprint scanner/spacebar now has the BlackBerry logo. The keyboard area also appears to be covered in leather. Overall we think the keyboard experience should be better on the Athena.

The top of the phone has also been redesigned. The front camera is now in a smaller housing; there is a single cut out for the earpiece, and even the sensor is smaller. The KEYone actually looks very ugly when compared to this device.

However, there are some things TCL hasn’t changed. The phone still uses capacitive Android buttons. One of the complaints of the KEYone is that when scrolling with the keyboard, there are instances where your finger slides over the keyboard and lands on the capacitive keys. This results in you accidentally pressing the recent apps key or even exiting an app.

Switching to on-screen keys while maintaining the bezel if they wish would have been better. Once the phone senses you are scrolling, the on-screen keys fade away. This way, even if you accidentally land on the display, you don’t exit the app or open the recent apps menu.

The rear looks good too. Gone is the large circular housing of the KEYone. In its place are dual cameras that share a single housing with a LED flash on the right. The upper part of the back is covered with smooth leather while the rest of the back is textured for a better grip.

The BlackBerry Athena has a metal frame with a brushed finish. There are antenna lines at the top and all the buttons are on the right. We have a single long volume rocker, a power button, and a textured Convenience Key. The SIM tray is now on the left.

The button placement is another problem we have with this device. Another complaint with the KEYone is that the button arrangement doesn’t make it easy to mount the phone. Users will experience the same problem with the Athena as you will only be able to mount it at the bottom.

The BlackBerry Athena has a USB-C port flanked by speaker grilles at the bottom. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack at the top. Overall, this is a better-designed phone than the KEYone though with a few unresolved flaws.

READ MORE: BlackBerry Ghost Pro Makes Appearance in Leaked Render

The BlackBerry Athena should launch as the successor to the KEYone. It is expected to come with a more powerful processor and even more RAM. There is still no news about a release date yet, so there is still some waiting to do.

(Source, Via)

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The LG G7 is coming much later than its predecessor, the G6, and when it does launch, it will be wearing a moderately revamped design. We already know what it looks like, thanks to a video and photos from an Israeli publication that got a private hands-on at MWC 2018.

Nevertheless, Popular leaker @OnLeaks in collaboration with @TheMrPhone have provided 3D renders of the upcoming LG flagship.  Actually, it is not much different from the prototype seen at MWC.

The LG G7 sports a FullVision display with a notch at the top. It is still surprising that a manufacturer as big as LG will join the notch trend. However, the video from MWC shows that the phone has an option to blacken out the area around the notch so it appears as if it doesn’t have one. There is still a bit of bezel at the bottom even with the new design.

There are other big changes coming to the LG G series. First, the rear cameras are now arranged vertically. They share the same housing and flanking them on the left is the LED flash and laser focus module. There is also a fingerprint scanner beneath the setup.

The second big change is the hardware buttons. The LG G6 has its power power button buried under the fingerprint scanner. So to turn it on, you have to push it down for a few seconds. For the G7, the button is now on the right side but the left side still has three buttons.

If two of those buttons are the volume rocker, what then is the third button? Reports say this is a dedicated button for activating the smart assistant. Sounds familiar? Yup, reminds us of Samsung’s Bixby button.

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The LG G7 has a SIM tray at the top along with a secondary microphone while a 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C port, and a speaker grille sit at the bottom.

The LG G7 will launch with a Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB/6GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB of storage, and measure 153.2 x 71.9 x 8.2 (8.5) mm.

(Source, Via)

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Just a few days after the launch of the P20 series in Paris, Huawei has returned to China to take the wraps of the new Enjoy 8 smartphone.

The Enjoy 8 is a much more affordable smartphone compared to the three phones Huawei launched this week but that difference in price also means a significant difference in features.

Huawei Enjoy 8 Design

The Huawei Enjoy 8 comes in two different designs. Of the four color variants announced, three of them have a smooth non-reflective finish while the fourth has a design similar to that of the Honor 9. Surprisingly, they all have the same price tag.

The front of the phone wears a new look too compared to the Enjoy 7. It now sports a larger display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and is covered in 2.5D glass.

Specs

The Huawei Enjoy 8 has a 5.99” 1440 x 720 display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 430, an upgrade from the Snapdragon 425 of the Enjoy 7. It is available in 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB variants.

There are now dual cameras on the rear. One is a 13MP sensor and the other is a 2MP sensor for capturing depth of field details. The front camera is an 8MP sensor with soft light.

The Enjoy 8 has a triple card slot which lets you use two nano SIMs and a MicroSD card (256GB max) at the same time. There is Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroUSB port for connectivity. It also has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock.

Under its hood is a 3000mAh battery and it runs EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

READ MORE: Huawei P20 Pro Hands on Review – A Very Impressive Smartphone with 3 Cameras!

Price and Availability

The Huawei Enjoy 8 comes in gold, black, blue, and pink but only the first three are available at the moment. The 3GB RAM version is priced at ¥1299 (~$206) while the 4GB RAM variant is ¥1499 (~$238).

It goes on sale today and the first 100 buyers get a free tripod selfie stick alongside the free wired earphones every buyer gets. It is available on Vmall.com.

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With the Meizu E3 out of the way, the focus is now on the Meizu 15. The anniversary edition flagship is expected to come in three variants which have been spotted on TENAA.

The three devices are listed as the Meizu M891Q, Meizu M881M, and the Meizu M871Q which we believe are the Meizu 15 Plus, Meizu 15, and Meizu 15 Lite respectively.

Meizu 15 Plus (M891Q)

The Meizu 15 Plus has a 5.95” display. It packs a 3430mAh battery and measures 153.8 × 78.25 × 7.25 mm. It runs an undisclosed version of Android and has dual SIM support.

Images provided show the phone has dual rear cameras. The cameras are stacked vertically and sit in the middle of the phone. There is also a ring flash below the setup. Power button is on the right and volume control buttons sit on the left.

Up in front, the phone has slightly smaller bezels. The front facing camera sits at the center of the top bezel and the bottom is home to a circular home button. This likely doubles as a fingerprint scanner.

Meizu 15 (M881M)

The Meizu 15 packs a smaller 5.46” display along with a smaller 2940mAh battery. The dimensions are also smaller at 143 × 72 × 7.25 mm.

The design is identical to that of the Meizu 15 Plus with the only difference being the gold brushed metal back instead of black. However, the front of the phone is black too with the same circular home button.

Meizu 15 Lite (M871Q)

The Meizu 15 Lite has the same 5.46” screen as the Meizu 15 but it is possible the resolution is lower. It has a slightly bigger battery too (3000mAh/3050mAh) and measures 143.62 × 72.38 × 7.5 mm.

The significant difference is in the design and camera. The rear is home to a single camera but it has the same ring LED flash. The back is metal with a matte gold finish and visible U-antenna lines at the top and bottom.

The front of the Meizu 15 Lite is white but it shares the same design as the other two. The white bezels lets us see that there is an earpiece at the top of the camera. It is a very thin slit positioned at the edge of the frame which explains why we didn’t see it on the other two.

The SIM tray and power button are on the right and the volume control buttons are on the left.

READ MORE: Hands-on Photos Of Meizu E3 & Kumamon Travel Set

Meizu still hasn’t announced an official release date for the three phones

(Sources: 1, 2, 3| Via)

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The tagline for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+is “The Camera. Reimagined”. Although the S9+ comes with dual rear cameras, its main sensor is the same as that of the S9. A teardown of the Galaxy S9+ by iFixit gives us a closer look at what has been “reimagined”.

First, the Galaxy S9+ (and Galaxy S9) are not easy to dismantle. To do so, you’ll need to apply heat to weaken the glue, and a pick and clamp to separate the two halves. It is not as easy as it sounds.

After separating the two halves, the first thing your eyes will most likely get drawn to are the cameras. The top camera is the main one with the adjustable aperture. Unlike DSLRs that have at least five aperture blades, the Galaxy S9+ has two rotating circular blades to switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4.

To get access to the rest of the camera, you need to remove the screws holding the black plastic that covers the components. After removing that, you should be able to separate the camera from the board.

As you can see from the image above, both rear sensors of the Galaxy S9+ is actually a single component sharing the same PCB and connector.

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The rest of the components are not easy to remove such as the battery. iFixit gives it a repairability score of 4 out of 10 due to reasons like not being able to change the display without disassembling the whole device and a likelihood of breaking the rear glass while doing so. One advantage the device has is that a lot of the components are modular and can be replaced independently.

You can view the complete teardown in the source link below.

(Source, Via)

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Just a few months after launching its first full-screen smartphone, the Lenovo K320t, Lenovo has another one on the way. The Lenovo K520 has surfaced on TENAA complete with specs and pictures.

The Lenovo K520T shares a generally similar design to the K320t but with a few differences. It is an all metal phone, with dual rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner in the same position as the K320t.

The main physical difference between both is that the K320t has a speaker grille on the back but the K520 doesn’t. The K520 also packs a slightly smaller display but weighs more even though they both have the same battery capacity.

When it comes to the rest of the specs, their differences are much more distinct. The Lenovo K520 has a 5.65-inch FHD+ (2160 x 1080) display. It measures 154 × 73.5 × 7.8mm and weighs 165g.

It comes with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage. Unlike the K320t which is powered by a Spreadtrum quad-core processor, the K520 is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor.

Although the images show the phone has dual rear cameras, TENAA only lists for one camera which is an 8MP sensor. There is also another 8MP sensor in front.

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The Lenovo K520 runs Android 8.0 and will be available in black, red, and silver. Seeing as it has gotten certified by TENAA, it should launch soon.

(Source, Via)

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The Huawei P20 launch invitation hints at the phone coming with triple cameras. However, it appears the main P20 won’t be coming with triple cameras but dual rear cameras.

Popular leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) has shared a photo of the Huawei P20 and it has two rear cameras and not three. Although the cameras are still arranged like that of the iPhone X, the LED flash is positioned beneath the cameras. There is also the word “Shirley” printed at the bottom left corner.

Huawei P20 (with two, not three, rear cameras) pic.twitter.com/GRJbIS8NNY

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 26, 2018

If you have been following the news about the Huawei P20 series, then you already know that one of the models is codenamed “Shirley”. This is a prototype which explains why we have Shirley instead of Huawei printed on the phone.

The front of the device shows the phone still sports a notch. There is also a front-mounted fingerprint scanner on the chin. Even with the physical home key, users will be able to use on-screen buttons.

Evan’s new picture isn’t the first we have seen with the words Shirley printed on them. Last week, photos of the P20 Lite said to have been seen on the FCC website were leaked online. The photos showed a phone with dual cameras in a similar arrangement as the one above, a notched display, and the words Shirley printed on the front and rear.

Both are alike but have a major distinguishing feature. Unlike the one shared by Evan today, the one seen on FCC has its fingerprint scanner on the rear. Also, that device is referred to as the Huawei P20 Lite.

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However, Evan’s picture is near identical to the Huawei P20 seen on TENAA a few days ago, save for the color. Though while this is Shirley, the Huawei P20 is codenamed Emily hence its model numbers being EML-TL00 and EML-AL00.

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Meizu’s upcoming mid-ranger the Meizu E3 has showed up on TENAA. The full listing is not yet available but the photos leave nothing to the imagination.

Just like the Meizu M6s, the Meizu E3 packs an 18:9 display. The bezels are more or less the same thickness and the bottom one is also missing the mBack button. To not make it identical to the M6s, Meizu has swapped the position of the front camera and sensor. The former is now on the left and the latter on the right.

The rear of the Meizu M3 is much more different though Meizu seems to not have been able to resist joining the iPhone X bandwagon.  This is evident from the design of the dual rear cameras.

Beneath the camera housing is a LED flash. There are also antenna lines at the top and bottom and at the bottom right corner is a “mblu by Meizu” text.

The Meizu M3 has its fingerprint scanner on the right and above it is the power button. For those who are used to the scanner being on the front or back of the device, this will take some time getting used to. Volume rocker now keeps the SIM tray company on the left side of the device.

READ MORE: Meizu To Launch Meizu 15, Meizu 15 Lite, and Meizu 15 Plus Trio

The Meizu M3 has appeared on TENAA in two variants –  M851Q and M851M which are actually just network variants. The phone is scheduled to arrive March 6 and should have impressive cameras and gaming performance.

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Yesterday, Samsung announced ISOCELL Dual, its total dual camera solution for entry level and mid-range devices. The camera solution brings flagship bokeh and low-light shooting to non-flagship smartphones.

What ISOCELL Dual does is to reduce the time it takes for OEMs to optimize camera sensors and the algorithm software required for the sensors. ISOCELL Dual is a combination of both the hardware and the sensor-optimization software. Think of it as a ready-to-use dual camera system.

For refocusing (bokeh) Samsung’s ISOCELL Dual will make use of one 13MP sensor and a 5MP sensor. On the other hand, low-light shooting will have two 8MP sensors. Depending on the one the OEM chooses, integration is supposed to be simple.

It is not much of a surprise that Samsung has provided a solution for non-flagship phones with dual cameras. After taking its time before joining the dual camera train itself, it has also come up with a solution for clients who use its sensors in their devices.

READ MORE: Galaxy S9 May Feature Samsung’s New ISOCELL Sensors That Shoot FHD Slo-Mo At 480fps

Samsung failed to mention which OEMs will make use of the technology and when we should expect to see it in the market. Nevertheless, we can be sure OEMs that do make use of it will not shy away from advertising it.

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Sharp has unveiled a new smartphone that is greatly different from its recent releases. Not only does it drop the “Aquos” name, the Sharp Pi is an entry level smartphone with a traditional 16:9 display.

With respect to design, the Sharp Pi has a polycarbonate body with faux antenna lines at the back. There is also a speaker grille positioned at the bottom left corner of the phone’s rear. Sharp has also left the bezels super big on this phone.

The Sharp Pi was launched in Vietnam and Indonesia. It has a 5.2” HD display, 2GB of RAM, and is powered by a MT6737T quad-core processor. Built-in storage is 16GB but is expandable via a microSD card slot.

Sharp has included two dual cameras on the back of the Pi. One is a 13MP sensor and the other is a 2MP sensor. For selfies, it packs an 8MP sensor. The front of the phone is also home to a fingerprint scanner buried underneath the home button.

The Sharp Pi runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. It has a 3000mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.0, LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity.

READ MORE: Sharp Reveals It Is Now Set For Mass Production Of OLED Panels

In Vietnam, the Sharp Pi is priced at 2,990,000 Dong (~$131) while it sells for 1,899,000 Rupiah (~$133) in Indonesia. It is already available in both countries.

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Yesterday, specification details of the Nokia 7 Plus were leaked online. Today, images of the device have also surfaced, confirming those specs.

The pictures are not the sharpest when it comes to leaks but they are clear enough to make out key details. HMD Global seems to be going for a similar design as the 2nd-gen Nokia 6 based on the color accents we can see around the camera, fingerprint scanner, and metal frame.

One of the photos show a clear view of the 6” FHD+ display. The bezels are still there but the lower one is slightly smaller than that of the Nokia 7. There are no buttons on the front (capacitive or physical), so on-screen buttons are the way to go.

The Nokia 7 Plus sports dual rear cameras (12MP +13MP) with Zeiss lenses and 2x zoom and dual pixel technology. The cameras are also raised. The front camera is a 16MP f/2.0 sensor with beauty mode. There is also slow motion and Nokia’s signature “bothie” for taking pictures or recording videos with both cameras at the same time.

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The body is actually a mix of metal and ceramic and it will be available in black and white. There is a high chance the phone may launch first in China before a global release.

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There have been a steady stream of Meizu 15 Plus leaks in the last couple of weeks and we expect more to surface until the official release. Today, the leaks are live photos that show the front and rear of the device and yes, they do look good.

The first photo gives us our closest and best look yet at the front of the upcoming flagship. Meizu sure has done a good job keeping those bezels as small as possible. Although, it comes at the expense of the removal of the mBack button. The top bezel, which is a bit thicker, is  home to the earpiece, usual sensors, and front camera.

The rear is a bit less exciting though. The metal back is bare save for the vertically stacked dual cameras which sit a few millimeters above the signature ring flash. There is a Meizu logo beneath the flash but it has been blurred out. There is also a U-shaped antenna line at the top and bottom.

READ MORE: Meizu M6s Looks Different From Its Predecessors In The First Teardown

Meizu is expected to launch the 15 Plus before or after the Spring Festival. It is also expected to launch with a smaller sibling called the Meizu 15 PRO.

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Meizu kicked off the year with the much-awaited Meizu M6s, its first full-screen smartphone. However, most folks have their eyes set on the arrival of the Meizu 15 Plus, its anniversary flagship.

The Meizu 15 Plus’ existence was first revealed last year by the CEO of Meizu himself. While it was just a photo of the retail box, many more unofficial leaks have come after that.

New leaks have surfaced online and it shows the Meizu 15 Plus and another phone – the Meizu 15 Pro. Initially, we thought that the second variant of the Meizu 15 Plus would be called the Meizu 15 but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Since both phones are sort of like the direct successors to the PRO 7 and PRO 7 Plus, it makes sense as to why they are going with the names Meizu 15 PRO and Meizu 15 (PRO) Plus.

The new leaks are photos of the rear of both phones. They are nearly identical save for the design of the dual cameras. The first image below is said to be the that of the Meizu 15 PRO.

It appears the rear is glass or ceramic judging from its reflective nature. It has the same ring flash design we have seen on previous leaks but the dual cameras are positioned a bit lower and the housing is slightly raised. It is also said to have a smaller screen. Surprisingly, some of the earlier leaks we have seen of the Meizu 15 Plus also show the cameras are raised.

The image below is that of the Meizu 15 Plus according to the source. The material is also reflective but not as much thanks to the fingerprint smudges. The dual cameras on this unit are flush with the rest of the body. There is also a ring flash below the setup.

Contrary to early leaks that said/showed the Meizu 15 Plus will retain the physical mBack button, new reports say otherwise. The button is said to be absent on both the Meizu 15 Plus and Meizu 15 PRO. That has led to moving the fingerprint scanner on both phones to the side – beneath the power button like in the Meizu M6s.

To sum this up, these leaks are unconfirmed at the moment but they may also be the real deal but not the final device. It is not unusual for a manufacturer to have several prototypes of a phone before settling on a final design.

READ MORE: Meizu M6s Looks Different From Its Predecessors In The First Teardown

OnePlus let us in on this back when they released the OnePlus 5. There were several prototypes with different camera designs that corroborated leaked photos ahead of the final release. However, the final phone had a different appearance.

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