ZTE has a lineup of premium smartphones as well as mid-range and entry-level phones and the company is currently gearing up to launch an entry-level smartphone as a part of the ZTE Blade V40 series, dubbed ZTE Blade V40 Design.

The ZTE Blade V40 Design has been leaked online in a hands-on video, showcasing the design of the smartphone along with some key specifications and features.

The leak reveals that the phone will come powered by the Unisoc T616 chipset, which is manufactured using a 12nm process. It will be packed with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone will have 50-megapixel primary camera sensor, along with a depth or macro lens as a secondary sensor but we don’t have confirmation yet.

The device will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery but as of now, there’s no information about the charging speed available on the phone. As for the display, it is expected to feature a 6.6-inch screen but we will have to wait for a few more days to know for sure.

According to the leak, the ZTE Blade V40 Design is expected to cost under BDT 17,999 in Bangladesh, which is approximately $160. The phone is expected to go official in February but we don’t have an exact launch date yet.

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South Korea-based technology giant Samsung has been the dominating player in the smartphone market and is one of the few manufacturers that makes its own chipsets powering the smartphones.

The company has a lineup of Exynos chips that are mainly targeted towards mid-range and flagship/premium smartphones. However, as per the latest report, it seems that Samsung is gearing up to launch a new chipset for entry-level smartphones.

Tipster Ice Universe has revealed that the South Korean giant is working on a new Exynos 1280 chipset which will be manufactured using a 5nm process. Further, the report adds that the specifications are lower than the Exynos 1080, which means that this new chip is aimed towards entry-level smartphones.

As of now, not much is known about this upcoming chipset for budget smartphones but given that 5G has become mainstream now, we expect the processor to come with support for 5G connectivity.

Currently, the Exynos 1080 is the company’s starting range chipset which is an octa-core processor with one Arm Cortex-A78 core running at 2.8GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores. As of now, Vivo appears to be the only company using the Exynos 1080 chip in its smartphones.

Going forward, Samsung is planning to increase the usage of its own Exynos series chips in its smartphones and thus, there’s a high probability that the upcoming entry-level chipset, Exynos 1280, will be powering smartphones launched by Samsung.

Apart from this, the company is also expected to launch another chipset, which is likely to be Exynos 2200 with AMD GPU. This chipset will be the flagship offering from the brand and will power the upcoming Galaxy S22-series smartphones in some regions.

Samsung has shifted its focus towards the chipset business as the company plans to be less dependent on other companies. The South Korean company also played a big part in the development of Google’s first custom chip for smartphones — Tensor. There are reports hinting that the Tensor SoC is a variant of the Exynos chip.

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The popular rugged smartphone maker – Ulefone has launched a new affordable device – Ulefone Note 10 featuring decent specifications. However, it is not a rugged smartphone and debuts under the company’s Note series. The smartphone carries a relatively better specifications in comparison with its predecessors.

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Ulefone Note 10 features a UNISOC SC9863A octa-core chipset featuring Power VR GE8322 GPU. The device features a 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage which supports upto 128GB TFCard expansion.

The smartphone features a 6.52-inch HD+ waterdrop display having a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. There’s a 8MP triple-rear camera sensor for better picture clarity and quality even in low-light environment.

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The device features a 5500mAh battery which is enough for a couple of days usage. It runs on Android 11 Go edition out of the box. It is available in three color variants of Aurora Green, Red and Black. However, the pricing details are not yet available. Additional details about the device are listed on its official website.

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The A Series from UMIDIGI is the most popular for the company as it offers entry-level devices with affordable prices and competitive specs. So, today, the company announced a new member of the Series, UMIDIGI A3S that comes with stock Android 10 and a super-low price of just $59.99 at launch! The phone -together with the bit more powerful A3X- will go live on December 9th.

Undoubtedly, the killer feature of the new device is the pure stock Android 10 running on it. Not many devices come with Android 10 right now and even fewer belong to the entry-level segment. So it is a big step for the company as they go ahead of other, more expensive devices, on the software front. Of course, the A3S provides the new Android 10 features such as system-wide dark mode and privacy controls.

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But will it be usable? We are pretty sure it will be as it comes with the 12nm MT6761 SoC which is pretty competent. Also, the phone houses a big 3950mAh battery that combined with the rest of the hardware should last more than a day on a single charge. What’s more, there is a dual rear camera comprising of a 16MP main lens and a 5MP depth lens for bokeh effect.

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In addition, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor that is missing from most entry-level phones at this price range. The device comes with double-sided 2.5D glass and a metal frame and also supports triple card slots; you can use 2 SIM cards and a microSD at the same time. Lastly, there’s also Bluetooth 5.0, global network bands support as well as and dual-4G/VoLTE support.

The UMIDIGI A3S will go on global sales at a discounted price of $59.99 on 9th December together with the A3X that will feature a higher screen/body ratio and more RAM for $69.99. According to the company, when it hits the market both of them will be in stock and will be shipped out fast. You can add them to your cart now at UMIDIGI Aliexpress official store in case you miss the discounted open sale price.

What’s more, if you order the A3S until December 13th, you will have the chance to get the UMIDIGI Uwatch 3 smartwatch for free! To learn about the way you can win the watch and see the rules applied, visit the promotion page here.

Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway once more to recruit 5 trial users for UMIDIGI A3S. You can check out all the details and specs about the phones and join the giveaway on their official website here.

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UMIDIGI A series is the most popular of the company as it is the representative of the company in the sub-$100 entry-level segment of the market. Last year’s UMIDIGI A3 became an instant hit and now the Chinese manufacturer is getting ready to release its successor, the UMIDIGI A3S that will be the most affordable smartphone with stock Android 10 OS.

Only a few entry-level devices feature the latest OS version from Google as most are running on last year’s Android 9 or even worse, Android 8. To that perspective, it’s nice to see that UMIDIGI is bringing all Android 10 features and security to the entry-level segment. Android 10 is smoother and has many new features like system-wide dark mode, live caption, and privacy controls.

Also, looking at the photos of the device we can confirm that the A3S will come with a dual rear camera as well as a fingerprint sensor. The phone will have two color variants, Space Grey and the iPhone-like Midnight Green. On the front, the A3S is equipped with a notchless display. Yes, the top and bottom bezels may be a bit on the large side but many users still prefer this over the notch. Judging from its predecessor, the A3S should be quite compact and should come with dual 2.5D glass with metal frame design, dual 4G VoLTE, global network bands, as well as triple card slots.

As for its debut price, it is rumored that during the open sale it will cost just $59.99! The A3S will hit the market early next month. In the meantime, UMIDIGI is running a big Giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for its new smartwatch, UWatch GT. If you want to participate, just enter the giveaway. To learn more about the company and the rest of its products, visit their official website.

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Elephone’s latest device -A6 Max- is already available for preorder at just $139.99 instead of $159.99 and until August 21st, Banggood is the online shop to host it. Besides the $20 off discount offered by Elephone, the first 100 units sold will also get an Ele B5 smartband as a free gift! At the same time, a Giveaway event is ongoing until the end of the month.

The Elephone A6 Max features a 6.53″ waterdrop notch display with HD+ resolution and a high screen/body ratio thanks to the thin bezels. It is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 octa-core SoC accompanied by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, a configuration that should be enough for almost everyone in everyday use.

The battery stands at 3950mAh capacity and supports fast charging as well as wireless charging and should take you through 2 days of normal use. Also, there is NFC support for contactless payments and more. In addition, there is a dual rear camera with 20MP/2MP sensors while the selfie shooter is also 20MP with face unlock support. Other specs include a USB Type-C charging port, a fingerprint reader, Bluetooth 5.0, and Starry Black plus Peacock Blue colors. Learn more about it on the official product page.

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Staying loyal to its principals, Cubot continues to develop and manufacture smartphones that are both reliable and affordable. The newest member of their portfolio is going to be the Cubot R19 and -according to its specs and pricing policy of the company- it is going to be pretty affordable.

The device is already online at the company’s website and our information say that it will hit the market at the end of July. The R19 is rather compact with a 5.71″ HD+ display and is powered by the MT6761 quad-core SoC backed by 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Inside the SoC, lies a PowerVR GE8300 GPU that judging by the display resolution, won’t have a problem with any game out there.

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On the back, the phone hosts a dual camera with 13MP/2MP sensors as well as a fingerprint sensor. The front shooter is an 8MP sensor that also supports Face unlock. The device features a 2800mAh battery, Android 9 Pie preinstalled, and it will come in 3 colors: Green, Black, and Gradient. To learn all the details, visit the product page here.

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After launching Eluga A4 a couple of days ago, Panasonic — the Japan-based electronics manufacturer, has today launched its new smartphone in the India market. Dubbed as Panasonic Eluga I5, the entry-level smartphone is priced at Rs. 8,990 (approx. $138).

The smartphone will be exclusively available through India’s homegrown online retailer Flipkart, in two color options — Black and Gold. The eCommerce website is also offering an exchange discount of up to Rs. 6,000 and additional discount if paid using credit card. However, these offers are not expect to last longer.

The metal-bodied smartphone features a 5-inch HD display with screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels along with 2.5D curved Asahi Dragontrail glass protection on top.

It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6737 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The storage capacity on the device can be further expanded up to 128GB via micro SD card slot.

As of the camera department, the phone comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera with five-piece lens, f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash. On the front, the smartphone has a 5-megapixel camera with a three-piece lens for taking selfies.

It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and it is not clear if or when the smartphone will get Android 8.0 Oreo update. The dual SIM smartphone has a hybrid setup, allowing users to use secondary SIM card slot as a microSD card slot.

Connectivity options on the Panasonic Eluga I5 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, A-GPS, Micro-USB with OTG, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone comes with accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and a proximity sensor.

There is also a fingerprint sensor on the back of phone. The smartphone, which measures 143 x 71 x 7.5mm and weights 145.5 grams, is powered by a 2,500mAh battery.

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The company is reportedly planning to launch more than 10 devices under the Rs. 15,000 (~$232) in India. Also, the company has said that it will be spending around Rs. 200 crore on marketing and promotions for its new smartphones.

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Reports have surfaced that MediaTek and manufacturing foundry, GlobalFoundries, will be working on the production of a new 22nm CPU with FD-SOI process. Traditionally, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has been the primary foundry partner producing Mediatek’s CPUs, making a new collaboration with GlobalFoundries unprecedented.

Currently, there are three leading 22nm processes: FinFET, CMOS, and FD-SOI. The benefits of the 22nm process include its low production costs and low power consumption whilst providing an alternative with similar performance to TSMC’s 16nm FinFET, according to GlobalFoundries. On the other hand, TSMC claims that its 22nm will be easier to adapt from 28nm whilst a 22nm FD-SOI would require changes in core architecture to avoid infringement on intellectual property cores. Regardless of the claims from both sides, MediaTek’s new relationship with GlobalFoundries offers a competitive alternative to other current 22nm processes such as TSMC’s 22nm planar technology.

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In the current smartphone market, 14/16nm (Snapdragon 821/Helio P20) and 28nm (Helio P15) CPUs are found in most flagships, whilst the 10nm will become the new more popular CPU process in the coming year, which has been seen in most recently released smartphones such as the Xiaomi Mi 6.

Although MediaTek has begun expanding to alternate foundries, we will not be expecting the company to be cutting ties with TSMC anytime soon, with its 10nm Helio X30 and 16nm Helio P25 expected in devices this year.

The 22nm process is expected to provide a new set of mid to entry level devices, however, a date has not been confirmed.

What are your thoughts on MediaTek’s new partnership with GlobalFoundries?

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