The smartphone industry has long since moved into the 5G era, but the final wave of 4G flagships from the late 2010s still has plenty to offer. These were the devices that closed the book on an entire generation, pushing 4G hardware and design to their peak before 5G became the new baseline.

Even in 2025, these phones hold their own. For streaming, social media, gaming, or video calls, 4G LTE is more than capable. What makes them appealing today is that they were engineered as premium devices, meaning top-tier cameras, high-end displays, and fast processors, qualities that many mid-range 5G phones still struggle to match.

iPhone 11 Pro / Pro Max

The iPhone 11 Pro was Apple’s final high-end iPhone to launch without 5G, making it the definitive 4G flagship in Apple’s lineup. Even six years later, the A13 Bionic chip keeps it fast, and iOS support ensures it runs the latest features in 2025. The 5.8-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen looks sharp and bright, while the stainless steel build continues to feel luxurious.

Apple’s first triple-camera system still delivers excellent results. The wide, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses are supported by Night Mode and Deep Fusion HDR, producing photos that can hold their own against mid-range phones today. Strong battery life, Face ID, and IP68 durability add to its longevity. For iOS fans, the 11 Pro remains the last great 4G iPhone worth owning.

Samsung Galaxy S10+

The Galaxy S10+ was the end of an era for Samsung, a flagship packed with features that have since disappeared. Its 6.4-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display remains one of the best from its time, and it was the last Galaxy S-series flagship to include both a headphone jack and microSD slot.

Performance from the Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 still handles everyday use with ease. The versatile triple-camera setup with wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto options delivers results that compare favorably to modern mid-rangers. Samsung ended software updates in 2023, but the S10+ is still a polished and versatile device that represents the final true 4G flagship from Samsung’s Galaxy S line.

Huawei P30 Pro

The Huawei P30 Pro closed Huawei’s Google-supported era while introducing groundbreaking camera tech. Its Leica quad-camera system with a 40MP RYYB main sensor and 5× periscope zoom was revolutionary, and its Night Mode made it one of the best low-light shooters ever. Even in 2025, the zoom capabilities rival many newer phones.

Beyond photography, it offered a 6.47-inch OLED display, a 4,200 mAh battery with 40W charging, and wireless charging, all powered by the Kirin 980 chip. As Huawei’s last 4G global flagship with Google services, the P30 Pro is more than just a phone; it is a piece of smartphone history that still works beautifully.

Google Pixel 4 XL

The Pixel 4 XL may not have had the flashiest hardware, but its software-driven photography made it one of the most influential 4G phones. The dual-lens setup was modest, but Google’s computational photography introduced astrophotography and refined Night Sight, producing photos that still stand out in 2025.

The Snapdragon 855 with a clean Android build keeps it responsive, and the 90Hz OLED display gives it a modern touch. Battery life was its weak spot, but for anyone seeking the pinnacle of Google’s camera-first philosophy in a 4G device, the Pixel 4 XL still makes sense as one of the last great 4G Pixels.

OnePlus 7T

The OnePlus 7T embodied the “flagship killer” spirit at the very end of the 4G era. With the Snapdragon 855+ and a smooth 90Hz AMOLED screen, it was designed for speed and fluidity. OxygenOS kept it snappy, and even in 2025 it remains one of the cleanest Android experiences.

Its triple-camera system, including a 48MP main sensor, 12MP telephoto, and 16MP ultra-wide, was complemented by a macro mode that allowed extreme close-up shots, a unique feature even today. Combined with 30W Warp Charge and solid build quality, the 7T stands as one of the most balanced and enduring 4G flagships.

Conclusion

These devices were not just flagships of their time; they were the final wave of phones that perfected 4G LTE before the industry shifted to 5G. Each offered something distinct: the iPhone 11 Pro with long-lasting iOS support, the Galaxy S10+ with unmatched versatility, the Huawei P30 Pro with groundbreaking zoom, the Pixel 4 XL with computational photography, and the OnePlus 7T with raw performance at a lower price.

And while these 2019 models defined the end of the 4G flagship era, Huawei’s modern Pura 80 and Pura 70 series continue the story. Due to U.S. restrictions, they still ship as 4G-only phones outside China, making them the most powerful 4G smartphones you can buy in 2025.

In an age where 5G is everywhere, these last great 4G flagships prove that speed is not everything. They show how great design, powerful processors, and advanced cameras can keep a device relevant long after its network era has passed.

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Huawei has announced that it will be launching its much-awaited P60 series globally on May 9th. The venue for the launch event will be Munich, and the company promises that the conference will also showcase other flagship devices. Though the specifics have not been revealed, fans can expect to see the Huawei Mate X3 foldable phone and other wearable devices, such as the Huawei Watch Ultimate and FreeBuds 5, making an appearance.

Take a closer look at the Huawei P60 series specs

Huawei P60 lineup, which includes the flagship P60, P60 Pro, and P60 Art smartphones, was recently unveiled in China. Each model boasts a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED quad-curved screen with a 120Hz (LTPO) refresh rate. The display supports 1.07 billion colors, 1,440Hz PWM dimming, and features a punch-hole screen with a 13MP front camera.

The P60 and P60 Pro share a design language that employs anti-fingerprint feather sand technology and bright glass finishes. In contrast, the P60 Art showcases artistic aesthetics, a unique camera module, and unrestricted lines outlining the shape of the island. Both the P60 Pro and P60 Art are protected by Kunlun glass.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 4G version, all models in the P60 series boast IP68 water resistance ratings and feature two-way Beidou satellite messaging.

The triple rear camera setup includes a 48MP main camera with f1.4-f4.0 ten-step variable physical aperture. The P60 and P60 Pro come with a 13MP ultra-wide lens, while the P60 Art is equipped with a 40MP ultra-wide lens. The P60 also features a 12MP 5x optical zoom RYYB camera with a 100x zoom range.

The P60 Pro and P60 Art are equipped with a 48MP super-spotting night vision telephoto camera, offering a large f2.1 aperture and three-axis sensor stabilization. The devices support a 3.5x optical zoom range and 100x digital zoom range, with the option to shoot macro through the telephoto lens.

The P60 and P60 Pro come with a 4815mAh battery, while the P60 Art is powered by a larger 5100mAh silicon carbon battery. All models support up to 88W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

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As of recent, Huawei Senior Product Manager, Mr. Wang Yonggang, who is in charge of the development of the Huawei flagship P series lineup of smartphones, broke out the great news that the Huawei P series flagships have exceeded 100 million sales globally(including in China) in total since it launched the Huawei Ascend P1 almost 10 years ago. Through a blog post in the Huawei Xinsheng online forum (an online community for Huawei users in China), he shared the many milestones that Huawei has achieved in the smartphone market throughout the 10 years since Huawei launched its first flagship, the Huawei Ascend P1, back in January 2012.

Huawei first started development for the Huawei Ascend P1 as early as in the summer of 2011, where Huawei wanted to put out its first competitive flagship smartphone to the market to make a name for itself in the industry. Mr. Wang Yonggang recalled that Huawei called in their research team from Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an to fly over to Shenzhen to help develop the Huawei Ascend P1 together with their Shenzhen team. 

After many months of market research and prototypes, they finally launched the Huawei Ascend P1 in January 2012 with a 4.3 AMOLED display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8MP BSI rear camera in a lightweight and 7.6mm unibody, at a flagship price of RMB 2,999(471 USD) at the time. 

Although the Huawei Ascend P1 was not a bestseller by any metrics, it was Huawei’s first step to transition away from a B2B (Business to Business) company to a B2C(Business to Consumer) company with its first-ever flagship smartphone for the Chinese public.

Huawei’s next flagship, the Huawei Ascend P2, however, was not released in China and was instead released outside of China in markets such as the European and Japanese markets in 2013. This was due in part that the Huawei Ascend P2 was equipped with 4G which China did not have a proper rollout till 2014, and therefore Huawei decided to release it in the global market instead. The Huawei Ascend P2 was also the first Huawei flagship to be equipped with Huawei’s in-house Kirin SOC.

The next milestone for Huawei was the Huawei Ascend P6 with its show-stopping ID design, as the P6 was the world’s thinnest smartphone at its release, with a thickness of only 6.18mm. Looking back, it was the Huawei flagship that defined the premium design language of Huawei P series flagships for many years to come. 

The next big leap was the Huawei P9 with its dual rear camera setup. The Huawei P9 was Huawei’s first phone to collaborate with famous camera imaging company Leica, and the P9’s rear camera was equipped with a normal color lens as well as a monochrome lens. The phone then captures the image with both lenses and uses computational software to provide the best-looking photo for the user.

The next generational leap in photography was with the Huawei P20 Pro with its industry-breaking triple camera setup consisting of a wide lens, a monochrome lens, and a telephoto lens for versatile photography. The Huawei P20 Pro also came with the popular colourway Twilight, which solidified Huawei’s flagship design philosophy in the premium market.

The Huawei P30 series adopted a new type of RYYB colored lens for better images, while the P40 series provided marginal upgrades, such as 10x optical zoom for the series.

The Huawei P50 series was quite a confusing flagship lineup until recently. But Huawei launched the P50 Pocket this week, the company’s first-ever clamshell flagship foldable, which proved that Huawei is bringing forward innovation to its P series flagships once again.

(Source)

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The HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro were the company’s last flagship smartphones to launch with GMS (Google Mobile Services) The handsets debuted with EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie. They were later updated to EMUI 10.0 as well as 10.1 based on Android 10. Now, these phones have finally started receiving the much-awaited EMUI 11 in global markets.

HUAWEI unveiled EMUI 11 at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE 2020 in September. Due to the US ban, the underlying Android version is still 10 but it brings some new useful features.

The firm has been delivering beta and stable builds of EMUI 11 worldwide since its announcement. Following the official timeline, the company has now finally started pushing the stable update to HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro in global markets.

As per Huawei Central, the update for this duo comes with build number EMUI 11.0.0.138. Interestingly, it weighs only 1.81GB, just like the build that is being rolled out for the HUAWEI Mate 20 series (Mate20, Mate20 Pro, Mate20 X).

That said, the EMUI 11 Global Stable update for the HUAWEI P30 series is currently being seeded out in batches worldwide. Hence, it may take time to reach your unit.

Anyway, you can navigate to Settings > System & updates > Software update > Check for updates to check whether your device has received the OTA update. Optionally, interested users can update from the Support app by heading over to the Service tab > update > Check for updates > download and install.

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Back in September at Huawei Developer Conference(HDC 2020), Huawei announced the new EMUI 11. The company has already announced the release timeline for the Global and China markets. After rounds of Beta program for its latest flagships, the company has opened the Beta program for the yesteryear P30 series.

As reported by ITHome, Huawei has now opened the Beta Program Huawei P30, Huawei P30 Pro in China. If we recall, these flagships launched way back on April 11, 2019, in China. Both the devices launched with EMUI 9.1 based on Android Pie. Thus, with the new update, they are getting two generations of EMUI upgrade.

This is appreciable since the company is facing several issues including missing out on Android 11 at EMUI 11 launch due to the US ban.  In addition to China, a report by Huawei Ailesi says that the company has begun a beta program for P30, P30 Pro in Turkey. Anyway, the update requires registration on Huawei Club to try out the new features of EMUI 11. To signup for the update, follow the steps below:

• on Huawei Club(App)
  • Open Huawei Club App -> Forum -> right corner ->㗊 ->EMUI Area ->Beta Program.
• using a PC,
  • Huawei Club website->section->EMUI->Beta program

EDITOR’S PICK: EMUI 11 may be the final version before the transition to HongMeng OS

Besides, the company has started pushing stable EMUI 11 updates for devices like the P40, P40 Pro, and Mate 30 Pro devices. That said, the stable update for the 2019 flagships will arrive sometime in Q1 2021. That is, a report on China and Global timeline said that the Closed Beta would begin only by end of October before switching over to the Beta.

Today, with the EMUI 11 Beta Program, the company is signaling that the stable update for the device is already on course and one can expect it to arrive on time. Anyway, we will keep you updated on the further development regarding the EMUI 11 updates from Huawei.

UP NEXT: EMUI 11 also has an ‘Earthquake Warning’ feature just like MIUI

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Huawei debuted EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 with the launch of Huawei P40 series in late March. Since then, the company has been pushing this version of its mobile software to eligible devices starting in China. For Honor devices, this update comes as Magic UI 3.1 and the same was recently rolled out to Honor 20 and Honor View 20 in India. Now, HUAWEI P30 Pro is getting this update in the country.

Since HUAWEI P30 Pro was the company’s flagship smartphone for the first half of 2019, it was one of the first to receive EMUI 10.1 in most regions (mostly June). But in India, the update is being only seeded now in August. Anyway, better late than never; given the uncertainty of future security patches, Google apps updates, and SafetyNet Attestation.

That said, the update comes with build number 10.1.0.146(C675E6R1P4) and weighs a whopping 4.69GB in size. Currently, it is being pushed in batches and should hit every unit in the coming days.

Since it is a high-end smartphone, it gets all the new features of EMUI 10.1 including new AOD styles, themes, wallpapers, Multi-Window, Multi-Screen Collaboration, Huawei MeeTime video calling app, Cross-Device Photo Gallery, Multi-Device Control Panel, and more.

UP NEXT: Here’s the EMUI 10.1 global update timeline/schedule for all regions

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Huawei announced EMUI 10.1 alongside P40 series in late March. The new version of the company’s mobile software was later made available to eligible devices in China as part of the Closed Beta program. Last week, some of those devices were upgraded to Open Beta channel. Now, devices such as Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and MatePad Pro can be updated to stable build as well.

The EMUI 10.1 stable update for Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and MatePad Pro is limited to China for now. Interested users can register in the Hauwei Club app to get early access to the stable build. Since there’s no limitation for registrations, technically all users can apply and update their device to the latest mobile software offered by Huawei.

EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10 is an incremental update to EMUI 10 that debuted on Huawei Mate 30 series in the second half of 2019. The notable features of the software’s new version include multi-device control panel, Hauwei MeeTime video calling app, revamped Huawei Video, Huawei Celia voice assistant, new AODs, AI Remove Passerby, and more.

There’s even a fork of EMUI 10.1 called Magic UI 3.1 for Honor devices. The newly launched Honor X10 comes pre-installed with it. At the event, the brand even announced the official list of devices that will be getting this update.

UP NEXT: Official List Of Huawei Smartphones Eligible For EMUI 10.1 Update

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The Honor X10 5G smartphone debuting on May 20 in China is speculated to arrive as the company’s cheapest 5G smartphone. The first rumors of the Honor X10 had revealed that it will be equipped with an RYYB sensor for better photography even in low-light conditions. Yesterday, the company released the camera samples of the Honor X10 5G to reveal its capabilities at capturing shots in dim-light scenarios. Today, the Chinese firm released an official confirmation on Weibo that the smartphone is equipped with an RYYB image sensor.

The entire specifications of the Honor X10 5G are known thanks to its TENAA appearance. It revealed that the smartphone has a 40-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. Initial reports of the X10 had revealed it has a Sony IMX600Y 40-megapixel primary shooter. It is the same lens that is available on the Huawei P30 Pro phone from last year.

The below-shown camera shots that were captured around 2 AM at Mount Everest shows how good the X10 can be at shooting photos in extreme low-light conditions. The camera samples do suggest that the X10 will offer better photography experience than its competitor models in the same price segment. Honor is yet to confirm the existence of Honor X10 Pro. Rumors have it that the X10 Pro will come with OIS support for the same main camera.

Editor’s Pick: Honor Tablet V6 promo video showcases its drawing and painting capabilities

Honor X10 5G specifications

Yesterday, popular tipster Ishan Agarwal released a tweet that mentioned the specs of the Honor X10 along with a render that revealed its color variants. The Honor X10 has a 6.63-inch LCD display with a notch-less design. It supports 90Hz refresh rate, 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution, and 397ppi pixel density. The rear camera system of the phone has an f/1.8 aperture 40-megapixel Huawei’s SuperSensing Camera with RYYB, an f/2.4 aperture 8-megapixel lens and an f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel sensor.

The Kirin 820 5G SoC and 4,300mAh battery powers the Honor X10. It supports 22.5W fast charging. The other features of the phone include Android 10 OS with Magic UI 3.1.1, up to 256 GB nm card, side-facing fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.1 + LE, and IPX5 rated dust and water-resistant chassis. It may arrive in 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models in China.

UP NEXT: Honor X10 variants and pricing leaked online ahead of launch on May 20

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Earlier this year, Huawei launched P30 Lite New Edition. Now, according to a promo offer on Huawei Germany website, the Chinese smartphone maker may soon announce P30 Pro New Edition as well.

For the unaware, the new P30 Lite comes with Google Mobile Services (GMS) just like the original from 2019. The only difference from the original and the New Edition is increased RAM and ROM (internal storage). The same could be the case for the upcoming P30 Pro New Edition.

Huawei launched the P30 Pro in early 2019 as the company’s flagship product for the first half of the year. Also, it was the last premium smartphone from the firm to feature GMS. The device was later refreshed in the second half of the year with new colors namely Misty Lavender and Mystic Blue.

Followed by which, the handset was updated to EMUI 10 and is now being beta tested for EMUI 10.1. Amidst this, out of the blue, a promotion on Huawei Germany website suggests the launch of P30 Pro New Edition.

The promotional period for the new device will run from 15th May to 4th June. Only the units purchased from Vodafone and Otelo will be entitled to the so-called ‘Bundle-Promotion’.

Unfortunately, the promo is a mystery just like the phone itself. Huawei is yet to officially announce the launch of this new device.

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EMU 10.1 debuted on the Huawei P40 series in the last week of March 2020. A few days later, the Chinese telecom giant announced a number of devices eligible for the update. Now, the first batch of devices like Mate 30 series and P30 series are receiving the closed beta update of EMUI 10.1 in China.

The latest version of Huawei’s mobile software, EMUI 10.1 is an incremental update for the EMUI 10 released after Google announced Android 10. As of now, most of the Huawei / Honor smartphones/tablets released within a time period of year or two are running the EMUI 10 software, however, only a few of them are guaranteed to get the EMUI 10.1 update so far.

For now, the brand has rolled out the first EMUI 10.1 closed beta update for the following devices as per the schedule.

• Huawei Mate 30 Series

  • Mate 30
  • Mate 30 5G
  • Mate 30 Pro
  • Mate 30 Pro 5G
  • Mate 30 RS Porsche Design

• Huawei P30 Series

  • P30
  • P30 Pro

The Mate 30 series is receiving the EMUI 10.1 closed beta update with version 10.1.0.119, whereas the update for the P30 series comes with version 10.1.0.118.

EMUI 10.1 brings a number of new features such as Huawei’s own Celia AI Voice Assistant, Huawei MeeTime video calling app, cross-device photo gallery, new improved AOD, multi-window, and others. Check out our coverage on EMUI 10.1 launch to know more about it.

UP NEXT: Huawei P40 Pro Suppliers List revealed, most components sourced domestically

(Via)

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Huawei is gearing up to launch its next-generation P-series flagship smartphones — Huawei P40 lineup at a launch event in March this year. Now, ahead of the launch of these phones, the P30 Pro has received a price cut in China.

The Huawei P30 Pro 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model is now available for a price of 4,088 yuan which is roughly $589. When launched in April last year, this particular variant was priced at 5,998 Yuan (~$893).

Coming to the specifications, the Huawei P30 Pro flagship phone sports a premium design with glass panels on both side and a metallic frame in between. It features a 6.47-inch curved OLED Full HD+ display, has in-screen fingerprint reader, and can emit sound through the display of the phone.

Under the hood, the device is powered by 7nm Kirin 980 SoC coupled with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The phone features a 40-megapixel main sensor along with 20-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and an 8-megapixel tertiary sensor.

On the front side, there’s a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. It runs Android 9 Pie OS out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,200mAh battery and comes with 40W SuperCharge fast charging support.

EDITOR’S PICK: Vivo threatens Samsung in India, jumps to second position in Q4 2019

As for its successor, reports indicate that the Huawei P40 Pro will come with a 40MP Cine (ultrawide) camera with a 1/1.5” sensor size which will be paired with a 52MP main camera having a 1/1.3” sensor size. Rather than a telephoto camera, Huawei is going with a periscope zoom lens like that of the Huawei P30 Pro. This will offer more optical zoom, at least 5x, and of course more digital zoom. Further, it is said that the device will also comes with a 3D ToF camera.

Recently, it was revealed that the Chinese giant is planning to launch three P-series flagship smartphones — P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro Premium. The major factor of differentiation between the phones will be the rear camera setup.

While the P40 Pro will come with four camera sensor on the back panel, the Pro Premium variant is said to feature a penta-camera setup. As for the other specs, the smartphones are expected to come powered by the company’s own Kirin 990 flagship processor with support for 5G connectivity.

UP NEXT: OnePlus showcases stunning all-black Concept One smartphone prototype

(Via)

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite just landed in the Indian market and it catalyzed a lot of attention since it is the first Lite variant from the S series. Until the launch of this device, the only option to get a Galaxy S series device for fewer bucks was the compact S10e. But is the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite the best alternative for that price? Let’s discover it together by comparing it with other popular handsets in the market. After comparing it with OnePlus 7T and ROG Phone II, we chose to write a specs comparison between Galaxy S10 Lite, Huawei P30 Pro and the flagship killer Realme X2 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Huawei P30 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro

Design

Do you want a compact and impressive design or the most futuristic one? If your answer is the first, then go for the Huawei P30 Pro without thinking twice. With its curved edges around the display and compact dimensions, it is a very elegant and versatile handset. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite offers a more futuristic punch-hole display. The design is not the strongest point of the Realme X2 Pro. Besides having an amazing design, Huawei P30 Pro is also the one with the most interesting build quality since it is the only waterproof phone of the trio, with the IP68 certification.

Display

Despite Samsung produces the best and most popular displays for mobile devices, Realme X2 Pro has the most advanced display here. It is the only to be HDR10+ certified and it provides an impressive image quality. Further, it is the only to boast a high 90 Hz refresh rate, perfect for gaming since it provides a smoother viewing experience. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite coming with a new Super AMOLED Plus panel delivering very realistic colors and HDR, as well as a wide 6.7-inch diagonal. However, this does not mean that Huawei P30 Pro has a bad display.

Hardware/Software

The most stunning hardware is provided by the Realme X2 Pro, fueled by the amazing Snapdragon 855+ by Qualcomm built at 7 nm with a max frequency of 2.96 GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of fast UFS 3.0 native storage. Realme X2 Pro is the only not featuring expandable internal storage and the only which still runs Android 9 Pie, but it is the fastest and most performing device here. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite with a Snapdragon 855 chipset and 8 GB of RAM in its most expensive variant, as well as UFS 2.1 internal storage.

Camera

Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite have the most advanced cameras. It is still too early to pick up a winner, but we believe that Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will deliver a better video quality, while Huawei P30 Pro may provide more interesting photos. Realme X2 Pro si just a midrange camera phone (despite its higher 64 MP resolution), so we do not recommend it if the camera is among your main concerns.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a bigger 4500 mAh and it lasts more on a single charge in most of the scenarios. But unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, it does not feature wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Realme X2 Pro supports wired charging only just like the Galaxy S10 Lite, but it has the fastest charging technology: it goes from 0 to 100 percent in just 35 minutes.

Price

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite costs Rs. 39,999 in India and €649 globally, Realme X2 Pro starts from Rs. 29,999 in Inda and €399 globally, and Huawei P30 Pro costs about Rs. 50,000 in India and about €600 globally thanks to online street prices. Overall, Realme X2 Pro provides better performances and displays, while Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Huawei P30 Pro have better cameras and batteries. Given that the P30 Pro also comes with special features such as wireless charging and water resistance, it is a more complete device. But if we exclude cameras, Realme X2 Pro has the highest value for money. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite launched packing an SD855 SoC, centralized punch-hole

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Huawei P30 Pro vs Oppo Realme X2 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Waterproof
• Amazing cameras
• Reverse wireless charging
• Fast wireless charging

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Realme X2 Pro

PROS

• Best hardware
• Fastest charging
• Amazing display
• Good price

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

PROS

• Nice cameras
• Longer battery life
• Android 10
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Price

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2019 finally came to an end and a few days ago we published a post with the most impressive flagships released this year. Given the importance of these devices for the smartphone market and given that they are still among the best choices in the flagship segment, we thought it is worth telling more about them. So we decided to compare the first three devices in the ranking: OnePlus 7T Pro, Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. If you want to choose one of the most interesting flagship smartphones released this year, you should definitely take a look at this comparison.

OnePlus 7T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei P30 Pro

Design

Do you need the most innovative and beautiful design or the most compact one? If you want something innovative and good-looking, then OnePlus 7T Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are more interesting. The former comes with a pop-up camera and a notch-less display, while the second has a punch-hole display. Both have a very high screen-to-body ratio and a gorgeous glass back. Huawei P30 Pro is more compact and it has very attractive curved bezels, but it comes with a waterdrop notch. Note that Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are waterproof and dust resistant with the IP68 certification, while OnePlus 7T Pro does not offer any kind of water resistance.

Display

OnePlus 7T Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are the winners if we talk about displays. The former is the only of the trio to boast a 90 Hz refresh rate, while the latter provides an amazing image quality. In both cases, you get the HDR10+ technology for the accurate reproduction of multimedia content. And both have a high Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3040 pixels. The display of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ also supports the S Pen that is the key feature of the device. Huawei P30 Pro is inferior with its Full HD+ display providing just the HDR10 technology, but it is more compact and easier to use with one hand.

Hardware/Software

The hardware department of the OnePlus 7T Pro is composed of a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. OnePlus 7T Pro is the fastest and smoothest device of the trio. It is also the only to run Android 10 out of the box, with a nearly stock user interface and amazing software optimization. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ comes right after with either a Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9825 processor depending on the market. It features expandable storage and up to 512 GB of internal storage. Huawei P30 Pro has a less powerful but still flagship SoC.

Camera

Despite the Huawei P30 Pro was the true innovation of 2019, we define the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ as a slightly better camera phone than the Huawei P30 Pro. And both are among the best camera phones out there. Huawei P30 Pro is amazing in low light conditions thanks to its RYYB main sensor, and it also provides a better zoom thanks to 5x optical zoom. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is better at overall image quality and colors. Despite still being a good camera phone, OnePlus 7T Pro is way inferior to both.

Battery

Thanks to its bigger 4300 mAh battery, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has the longest overall battery life in most of the scenarios. It is followed by the Huawei P30 Pro. Both feature wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, while OnePlus 7T does not.

Price

The winner of this comparison is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ since it offers more features, a better camera, and longer battery life. But it also comes with the highest price (more than €800/$900 street price). Unless the camera is one of your main priorities, if you want to save some money you should go for the Huawei P30 Pro. OnePlus 7T Pro (about €700/$790 street price) has better performances and a better display than Huawei P30 Pro, but the P30 Pro offers a better camera, longer battery life, IP68 certification, wireless charging, and a more affordable street price (less than €650/$732).

• Read More: Samsung made it even harder to repair the new Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

OnePlus 7T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• More compact
• Reverse wireless charging
• Good price
• Waterproof

CONS

• Worse display

OnePlus 7T Pro

PROS

• 90 Hz refresh rate
• Best performance
• Innovative design
• Android 10 out of the box

CONS

• Worse cameras

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Amazing and bigger display
• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• 5G (optional)
• Waterproof
• Great cameras

CONS

• Price

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Xiaomi just launched the Mi Note 10 Pro in Europe: it is now available in Spain. In case you missed it, the new device is a rebrand of the handset known as the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition in China and it is an advanced variant of the Mi Note 10. It is definitely one of the best camera phones out there, that is why we decided to compare it with Huawei P30 Pro, a phone which reinvented the world of photography. Then, we decided to bring even the OnePlus 7T in the comparison since it is available at a not so different price and it offers way better performance. Let’s discover who is better together.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Huawei P30 Pro

Design

The OnePlus 7T does not shine for its design, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro look a lot more attractive with their curved edge-to-edge displays and high screen-to-body ratios. The Huawei P30 Pro is the most borderless phone and it even offers higher builds quality. In this comparison, it is the only device with the IP68 certification, which means it is dust resistant and waterproof up to 2 meters deep for max 30 minutes. That is why Huawei P30 Pro is my favorite phone here. It even comes in more color choices.

Display

OnePlus 7T packs the most advanced display. It is the only with a 90 Hz refresh rate for smoother user experience and even the one offering the HDR10+ certification for richer image quality. Further, it has full DCI P3 coverage and a wider display diagonal with 6.55 inches. The quality of the panels found on Huawei P30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is not that different, both support HDR10, both have OLED panels and both have high DCI P3 coverage as well as a high brightness. But OnePlus 7T is the winner.

Hardware/Software

Besides having a better display, OnePlus 7T packs a better hardware department. The Snapdragon 855+ chipset found on the OnePlus 7T is way more powerful than Snapdragon 730G and Kirin 980, better for advanced users, modders and gamers. OnePlus 7T even offers UFS 3.0 internal storage for faster transfer speeds. Last but not least, it has a better optimized software which is close to Android stock. And unlike its rivals, it runs Android 10 out of the box. Do you need more?

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is the only device of the trio with midrange-class hardware.

Camera

OnePlus 7T is a great phone when it comes to display and performance, but it can not compete with Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro when it comes to cameras. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is one of the best camera phones available in terms of photo quality, thanks to a Penta-camera including a 108 MP main sensor and 5x optical zoom. Right after, there is Huawei P30 Pro, still one of the best camera phones, but we think it is slightly inferior to the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro. There are a lot of better camera phones than OnePlus 7T.

Battery

With its huge 5260 mAh battery, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro wins the battery comparison. But unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro just launched with a €640/$710 listing price, OnePlus 7T starts from €599 (but you can get it for €450/$500 thanks to online street prices), and Huawei P30 Pro is actually available for less than €640/$710. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro has a longer battery life and the best cameras, while OnePlus 7T has a better display and better performance. But the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro has just midrange hardware and OnePlus 7T has average cameras. That is why we think Huawei P30 Pro is the perfect compromise: it offers flagship-class hardware, amazing cameras, a big battery and (unlike its rivals) even very advanced features such as waterproof certification and reverse wireless charging. We think it is currently the most complete device of this trio, but keep in mind that its current street prices are a lot higher than OnePlus 7T.

• Read More: Mi Note 10 Pro launches in Spain; available for €549 for a limited time

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Huge battery
• Good quality-price ratio
• Nice display

CONS

• Lower-end chipset

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Good display
• Reverse wireless charging
• Waterproof
• Great cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

OnePlus 7T

PROS

• Amazing display
• Higher performance
• Affordable price
• Nearly stock Android

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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Taiwan has banned the sale of three Huawei smartphones with immediate effect. This has nothing to do with the previous allegations of spying or backdooring against Huawei. According to Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) regulatory body, it has taken this decision so that the Huawei P30, Huawei P30 Pro and Huawei Nova 5T cannot be sold in the country until the company updates the operating system on the three devices.

Huawei’s OS currently lists the nation Taiwan, China in the contacts and time zone, a designation that the independent island loathes. The NCC announced its decision on Thursday, making it clear that Huawei will not be allowed to sell the three smartphones unless the OS is tweaked.

This is an extremely sensitive political issue with Beijing considering Taiwan a part of its “One China” policy. It is waiting for territorial unification for the past seven decades, and will not shy away from using force if necessary. Although, both countries are governed separately. “The labeling in Huawei’s smartphones are factually incorrect and has hurt the dignity of the Taiwanese people. We have taken strict measures to uphold Taiwan’s dignity” according to the NCC’s official statement.

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The People’s Republic of China does not consider the Republic of China or Taiwan as a legitimate nation. If the PRE cannot find a peaceful solution for reunification, it plans to use any other means necessary. However, the Republic of China has its own constitution, president and armed forces. Hence, the Chinese smartphone maker referring to the island as a part of China was deemed an insult.

Ironically, Huawei might have referred to Taiwan as a part of China after numerous complaints were made against the manufacturer by the citizens of the mainland. Huawei failed to refer to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan as part of China in some local Chinese dialects, leading to the software update and the current fiasco!

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The Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro are the latest devices to get the stable EMUI 10 update. The update is rolling out to users in Europe and it comes just a few days after it arrived on devices in China.

There are tons of new features that EMUI 10 brings which makes the update size of 4.47GB not a huge surprise. The change-log does list some compatibility issues with some banking apps but that isn’t Huawei’s fault but that of the app developers.

The update is rolling out in batches, so if you have not received the notification for the OTA update, you will have to wait.

Below are some of the features EMUI 10 brings:

Multi-Screen Collaboration

Supported devices will be able to pair with their Huawei computer with just a single tap. Your phone’s screen shows up on your computer screen and you can operate the device using your keyboard and mouse/trackpad. When connected, you can seamlessly transfer files between both devices. This feature also allows you to carry out tasks such as replying messages without picking up your phone.

New Color Scheme

EMUI 10 brings a new color scheme inspired by the Morandi gradient color scheme. You will notice the use of softer colors with gentle textures across apps such as messages and contacts.

Dark Mode

EMUI 10 brings Dark Mode which is easy on the eyes and provides a more comfortable and immersive reading experience.

Improved System Performance

EMUI 10 adopts what is called Deterministic Latency Engine. It is able to optimize the allocation of system resources at the chip level for faster performance. Huawei says response latency decreases by 25.7% while latency fluctuation decreases by 55.6% with EMUI 10.

Accelerated Switch

Huawei Clone, the app for moving your data from your old phone to your new Huawei phone is now faster and easier to use.

Security

Huawei says its operating system’s microkernel has achieved CC EAL 5+, the highest level of security certification for consumer operating systems globally. All payments, authentication, and sensitive operations are carried out in this isolated part of the system.

EDITOR’S PICK: Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei says the company doesn’t need the United States

The Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro were announced back in March as Huawei’s flagship for the first half of the year. Both phones have OLED displays with a waterdrop notch although with different sizes. There is a Kirin 980 processor under the hoods with up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

The P30 Pro has a 40MP primary rear camera, an 8MP periscope camera, a 20MP ultrawide camera, and a ToF camera. The standard model also has a 40MP primary camera but with a different aperture. It ditches the periscope lens for a standard 8MP telephoto camera and its ultrawide camera is a 16MP sensor. It doesn’t have a ToF camera. Both phones have a 32MP selfie camera.

Other features include in-display fingerprint scanners, NFC, a 4200mAh battery with support for 40W wired charging and 15W wireless charging on the Pro while the standard version has a 3650mAh battery and 22.5W fast wired charging.

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Huawei last week released a revised EMUI 10 update roadmap which stipulated when the tech giant would push the latest update, including Stable ROMs to specific models. The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are now receiving EMUI 10 update which usher in Android 10.

The release is consistent with the mid-November release time frame listed in the revised EMUI 10 update schedule. We must add, though, that the update is for P30 and P30 Pro models in China. No word yet on the global release time frame for the models but that should happen any moment from now. Recall that P30 Pro users in India had started getting EMUI 10 beta update in September.

EDITOR’S PICK: First Samples from the 108MP Mi Mix Alpha is here & we are not impressed!

The Mate 20 series including the Mate 20 X (4G) is next in line to get updated to EMUI 10 stable and that is scheduled to begin in mid/late November. The Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, V20 and Honor Magic 2 are also scheduled to get Android 10-based MagicUI 3.0 Stable ROM late-November.

EMUI 10 is an important update for Huawei phones as it improves smoothness and performance on existing devices. The company has even added a system-wide dark mode which even forces apps that don’t have a dark mode to comply. The system settings are better organized in this new version and the OS is designed to offer a better experience when working other devices like a Windows 10 laptop. EMUI 10 allows the smartphone to cast its screen directly on to the Windows 10 device, offering a seamless working experience. The update equally brings Android 10-inherent features.

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Camera phones are all around, even in the midrange segment. A lot of people prefer to have amazing camera performance instead of the best hardware department, that is why companies started equipping midrange devices with high-end cameras. A perfect example of this is the Mi Note 10, a handset launched with one of the most impressive camera departments but a midrange-class hardware side. Even Oppo Reno2 is similar, but it has a more affordable price since its camera is not as impressive as the Mi Note 10. On the other hand, there is Huawei P30 Pro: it is a flagship but thanks to street prices and other factors it became as affordable as the Mi Note 10, but it still features a flagship-class camera department. We believe it is worth showing you a comparison between these three devices given their actual prices and potentialities.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro

Design

Oppo Reno2 has the most futuristic and original design. It is the only to feature a notch-less full-screen display, thanks to a shark fin pop-up camera mechanism which also includes a front-facing LED flash. But the Huawei P30 has a more interesting build quality and it is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. It means that you can put it underwater up to 2 meters deep for max 30 minutes. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 still has a premium and original design with a curved screen, rounded corners, a glass back and an aluminum frame, but it has a notched display and it does not offer any kind of water protection.

Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei P30 Pro are able to provide a better display quality than Oppo Reno2 thanks to the support to HDR10 standard and a high DCI P3 coverage. There should be no much difference in the quality between the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Huawei P30 Pro, while Oppo Reno2 does not support HDR, so it is inferior in multimedia content reproduction. Each of these devices features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Hardware/Software

In terms of the hardware department, both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Oppo Reno2 offer great performance, but they are just mid-rangers. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 730G which is perfect for gaming, but it does not provide the same CPU and GPU performance as flagship-class Qualcomm chipsets from the Snapdragon 8xx series. Huawei P30 Pro, instead, provides a more powerful Kirin 980 chipset. Not the best Kirin SoC, but still a very powerful one. Further, Huawei P30 Pro has the most advanced memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage that you can furtherly expand with a micro SD.

Camera

On the camera side, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 takes the gold medal. It features a Penta-camera with an impressive 108 MP main sensor able to capture an amazing level of detail. Further, it supports 5x optical zoom, a dedicated macro camera, and an ultrawide sensor. At the second place of this comparison, we got the Huawei P30 Pro with a 40 MP quad camera including a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and a 3D TOF camera. Oppo Reno2 still has an awesome camera with OIS, but not at the same level as its rivals.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 boasts a mammoth 5260 mAh battery and it can guarantee the longest battery life. But unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 debuted in the European market with a €599/$660 price tag, Huawei P30 Pro currently costs about €620/$683 thanks to online street prices, while Oppo Reno2 8/128 GB starts from €499/$550. While Oppo Reno2 provides a higher value for money, in my opinion, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the most impressive device due to its amazing camera and a huge battery.

• Read More: Oppo registers consistent growth with Oppo-Realme 2 brand strategy

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

• Better cameras
• Huge battery
• Good quality-price ratio
• Nice display

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Good display
• Reverse wireless charging
• Waterproof
• High performance
• Great cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Good cameras
• Better design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Good price

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Most Huawei fans are anxiously waiting for news about the Android Q-based EMUI 10 update. The new custom Android skin first found its way pre-installed on the Mate 30 series that was announced recently. Huawei had released an update schedule which revealed a total of 33 models would get the update between October and November this year. While the company has started releasing the open beta update for some models, a revised schedule has been released showing some of the models won’t get an update until next year.

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The updated schedule shows the P30 series will get the Stable ROM update mid-November while the Mate 20 series including the Mate 20 X (4G) will get the update mid/late November. The Mate 10 open beta will start rolling out in late November, while that of the P20 series will begin in late October.

Also for Honor models, the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, V20 and Honor Magic 2 are scheduled to get the Stable ROM late-November. Recall that the beta testing commenced in late October. The open beta update for other Honor models will begin rolling out also this November and some in December. The Honor models will get the Android-10 version of Magic UI 3.0.

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Here’s some big news, some units of the Huawei P30 Pro are now failing SafetyNet, the Google service that ensures whether devices are running genuine, certified software. Failing SafetyNet essentially means your device can’t use Google services like Google Pay, as well as other apps like Netflix, so yeah, it’s pretty bad.

Android Authority reached out to Huawei to find out what’s going on, and according to Huawei, this problem only applies to Huawei P30 Pro units that are running EMUI 10 beta software. The company also claims that the issue doesn’t actually affect all beta testers, but just a small number of them and that the issue appears to be on Google’s side.

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In response to the issues, Huawei claims that “usually for the sake of beta testing, Google allows vendors’ beta OS version on specific models to appear and behave as certified version/device even if this version/device combination is still in the process of being certified.”

After some investigation, we found out that the global EMUI 10 beta version released on P30 and P30 Pro in early August does not appear and behave as certified device anymore where they should be, as explained above.

It’s important to note however that this only effects devices running on EMUI 10 Beta. According to the company, “Huawei’s various devices (including the P30 and P30 Pro), running on EMUI 9.X version, can successfully pass the SafetyNet test without any problems”.

EMUI10 on P30/P30 pro had been certified recently and the certified version will be available to global users in the future. In the meantime, we’re reaching out to Google to identify the cause of this issue for the current beta users and try to solve it as soon as possible.”

It seems like Huawei’s troubles continue to pile on top of each other, though it’s at least nice that the company is officially acknowledging the problem. Between this and the recent LZplay Mate 30 series debacle, this has been one of the most interesting years for the company, though at least there are some silver linings here and there.

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Huawei has today announced the rollout of EMUI 10 beta version for the users of Huawei P30 Pro smartphone in the Indian market. The company says that the update rollout has already begun and should be available to every user within a week.

EMUI 10 is the latest version of the its custom Android skin that was introduced at HDC 2019 last month in China. As per Huawei’s claim, EMUI is being used by more than 500 million daily active users present in 216 countries worldwide, and in 77 languages.

The company says that the new EMUI 10 provides premium user experience and boasts of best-in-class features. It also added that there’s a significant contribution of Huawei centre in Bengaluru in the research and development of EMUI 10.

The EMUI 10 comes with a refreshed new look and feel which is designed to be more aesthetically pleasing and more functional operationally. It comes with a more muted or subtle color tone in elements where the color palette in inspired by famous Italian painter George Morandi.

The new user interface comes with several new feature additions, such as Dark Mode, which gives the entire interface a darker overhaul, making it more comfortable to the eye, especially during the night time. Further, the UI comes with more fluid and natural animations for better user experience.

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The Huawei P30 Pro flagship phone sports a premium design with glass panels on both side and a metallic frame in between. It features a 6.47-inch curved OLED Full HD+ display, has in-screen fingerprint reader, and can emit sound through the display of the phone.

It is powered by 7nm Kirin 980 SoC coupled with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The phone features a 40-megapixel main sensor along with 20-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and an 8-megapixel tertiary sensor.

On the front side, there’s a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. It runs Android 9 Pie OS out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,200mAh battery and comes with 40W SuperCharge fast charging support.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro is finally official, no matter if Huawei got banned from the U.S. and it can not use Google apps. It is still one of the most stunning devices out there and it will even hit the global market without issues. It is undoubtedly the best Huawei smartphone to date, but we can not say the same about its price. Is it worth choosing the Mate 30 Pro independently from its price or it is better to spend less money for an older top-tier flagship such as Huawei P30 Pro or Huawei Mate 20 Pro? If you decided your next phone will be a Huawei high-end device, you should not miss this specs comparison between Huawei’s “Pro” flagships.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Huawei P30 Pro vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Design

Do not get fooled by the bigger notch: with its amazing Horizon display, Huawei Mate 30 Pro is undoubtedly the most attractive device of the trio. It does not sport any physical key as it boasts the side touch technology thanks to the extremely curved sides of the display (88 degrees). We also love the original glass back with the round-shaped camera module on the rear side, even though some may like the Huawei P30 Pro more due to its cleaner back. But these are just tastes: if you like minimal aesthetics, then Huawei P30 Pro is probably the best phone for you with its cleaner back and a smaller notch. The design is not the strongest point of the Mate 20 Pro, but it is waterproof just like the other two flagships.

Display

Despite it is the oldest flagship of this trio, thanks to the Quad HD+ resolution, Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a display which provides a higher level of detail than both Huawei Mate 30 Pro and P30 Pro. And just like them, it has an amazing OLED panel which supports a high DCI-P3 coverage and the HDR10 standard, providing rich and brilliant colors. It has a bigger notch and a smaller diagonal, but its quality is definitely astonishing. On the other hand, Huawei Mate 30 Pro offers an innovative Horizon display with extremely curved sides and the side touch technology: thanks to it, Huawei ditched every physical key and realized a much more elegant and impressive front panel.

Hardware/Software

There is no challenge here: Huawei Mate is powered by a way better mobile platform, so it wins the hardware comparison. We are referring to the Kirin 990 chipset built with at 7nm+ production process. The chipset even supports 5G connectivity: indeed, there is a 5G variant of the Mate 30 Pro. The handset even features a fast UFS 3.0 internal storage which goes up to 256 GB. And it is the only to come with Android 10 out of the box. Right after the Mate 30 Pro, the most performing device is the P30 Pro but there are just marginal differences compared to Mate 20 Pro as they got the same chipset.

Camera

Huawei Mate 30 Pro is also the best camera phone: it does not support a 5x optical zoom like the Huawei P30 Pro, but on the other hand, it has two 40 MP sensors and it reaches a level of ISO superior to professional cameras. It even has a better front camera department which includes sensors for 3D facial recognition (unlike the P30 Pro).

Battery

Huawei Mate 30 Pro has the biggest battery with a 4500 mAh capacity, so we believe it will offer a longer battery life. It even features the fastest wireless charging technology ever brought to the market. But note that both Huawei P30 Pro and Mate 20 Pro come with above-average batteries, so you should not be worried if you do not choose the Mate 30 Pro. The P30 Pro lasts more than the Mate 20 Pro due to its more efficient display.

Price

Huawei Mate 30 Pro is going to hit the shelves with an €1100/$1210 starting price, but you can save a lot of money with the P30 Pro and the Mate 20 Pro. You can find the former at about €650/$715 globally, while the latter is even available for less than €400/$440. Huawei Mate 30 Pro is undoubtedly the best one, but the Mate 20 Pro has a higher value for money, so go for it if you do not need the most amazing cameras and the fastest performance.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Huawei P30 Pro vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Horizon display with side touch
• Bigger battery
• 5G (optional with integrated modem)
• Reverse wireless charging
• Face ID
• Android 10 out of the box

CONS

• More expensive

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Great cameras with 5x optical zoom
• Waterproof
• Reverse wireless charging
• Smaller notch

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

PROS

• More affordable
• 3D facial recognition
• Reverse wireless charging
• Waterproof

CONS

• Worse cameras

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Today, UMIDIGI announced that its next flagship, the successor of F1, the UMIDIGI F2, will be officially revealed globally on September 23rd. As we’ve seen in previous news, the device will be the first Android 10 phone of the Chinese manufacturer and will come with a hole-punch display as well as a 48MP AI quad-camera. Now, new leaked render confirms these specs and reveals more information.

For starters, the render shows that it will come in 2 colors: Gradient Blue and Black. Also, following the industry trends, the back cover will have a curved texture when the light hits on it. As you can see, the photo indicates that the selfie shooter will host a 32MP sensor which is assumed to be the same flagship sensor found in Huawei P30 Pro and Honor 20 Pro, Samsung GD1. What’s also revealed is that the F2 will feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, leaving the back cover clean and more consistent-looking.

In addition, it is confirmed that the main camera will be a vertically-aligned quad setup with a 48MP main sensor plus ultra-wide, macro, and depth cameras. It seems unbelievable that such a camera setup shows up in budget flagship already but you better believe it.

The rest of the specs are yet to be known but we expect information on UMIDIGI’s Aliexpress store to be proven true. So, there will be a big, 5150mAh battery, three slots to host 2 SIM cards and a microSD card at the same time, as well as 6GB/128GB memory configuration. We’re waiting for the official announcement next week to find out the full details.

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64MP camera & MTK Helio G90T

We are used to seeing new technologies featured on mainstream flagships. But recently, Redmi changed our imagination with the newly released Redmi Note 8 Pro: a true mid-range phone with an outstanding camera setup. A few months ago, Samsung released its latest phone camera sensor, the GW1 sensor, with a 64MP resolution. After its release, a competition started among smartphone makers, especially between Xiaomi and Realme to release the first phone with this sensor. And now, the winner is in our hands, the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the first smartphone with a 64MP-resolution camera.

The camera is not the only highlight of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. The phone is also the first phone to come with the MTK Helio G90T CPU. This new chip is a high-performance CPU targeted at the gaming market.

For convenience, we will divide the full review into two parts. We first bring the Redmi Note 8 Pro vs. Realme 5 Pro vs. Huawei P30 Pro camera comparison in this review, and in the next one, we will show you our test results on its gaming performance.

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Camera 

The vertical arrangement of the cameras on the RN8Pro is similar to the symmetrical setup on the Redmi K20 series. And it’s pretty smart that the fingerprint reader is right at the bottom of this vertical arrangement. The fingerprint reader is smaller in size but offers a superfast unlocking experience.

An issue is that the camera housing protrudes quite a bit. But it has a similar hands-on feeling to the design of the OnePlus 7. Though the housing is centered at the back, the phone still wobbles a bit when it’s on the table.

From top to bottom, there is a 2MP portrait camera, followed by a primary 64MP Samsung camera with f/1.89 aperture, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and finally a 2MP macro camera.

We have already seen the first qual-camera combination on the Realme 5 Pro. As a result, to understand how powerful the 64MP resolution can be, we will do a full comparison of the Redmi Note 8 Pro with the Realme 5 Pro (its strongest competitor) and the Huawei P30 Pro (the industrial benchmark). At no point, the RN8Pro is expected to surpass the P30 Pro, but this will show you how its camera fares as compared to the best in the industry.

Redmi Note 8 Pro Camera: Outdoors 

Under good light conditions, the samples shot by the Redmi Note 8 Pro generally have great color reproduction as compared to the other two. It reproduces a natural color tone but uses AI recognition at the same time to make the samples slightly dramatic. Details are much better preserved as well.

In this group of samples, we turn off the color filter of the P30 Pro’s camera APP and add a chroma boost effect on the Realme 5 Pro. Actually, the P30 Pro shows better color reproduction no matter the details or the contrast exposure, while on the Realme 5 Pro, with boosted effects, images show a greater dramatic effect, while being rich details and featuring high-saturated colors in the bright parts. But it suffers from noise when the lights go down.

In low-light conditions, the P30 Pro shows its advantage in exposure balance. Both the bright lamps and dark areas have the right exposure and clear details. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is not bad considering its the first machine featuring the latest flagship Samsung camera sensor. However you do find some noise, despite not being very evident.

The Realme 5 Pro still maintains its dramatic boost style with vivid colors and bright exposure but brings in more noise as a result.

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In another group of photos of outdoor buildings, the Realme 5 Pro shows its delightful color reproduction with the perfect use of its chroma boost mode. For those who wanna simplify their post-editing work, I would say that the samples shot by the Realme 5 Pro are ready for social media right out of the gallery. The other two phones still maintain their good performance under such good lighting conditions.

An obvious difference here is that the images shot by the Huawei P30 Pro showcased relatively warmer tones while it’s much cooler on the Redmi Note 8 Pro. So generally, we prefer the P30 Pro for close portrait or still-life photography while we love the Note 8 Pro for landscape shots. This is because warm colors typically come out well in paintings or even in photos while cold colors recede. This was especially evident in the group of high buildings photos, where the samples of Redmi Note 8 Pro were much cooler.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro vs. Realme 5 Pro: High-resolution comparison

All these three phones have a high-resolution camera. The Huawei P30 Pro can output 40MP photos, and the Realme 5 Pro has the mainstream sony IMX586 with 48MP resolution, while amazingly, the Redmi Note 8 Pro can generate 64MP photos. The higher resolution also means you need more storage space.

A 40MP photo of the P30 Pro takes up around 8MB. The figure for the Realme 5 Pro is around 15MB, and for a 64MP photo shot by the Redmi Note 8 Pro you’ll need around 27MB of space. Fortunately, most users won’t have to resort to high-resolution photography all the time.

But there’s no doubt that the 64MP resolution sensor demonstrated some powerful advantages. The pictures shot by the Redmi Note 8 Pro retained more details and had less blur on photos (take the sculptures’ surface in the samples down below for example). Look at the zoomed-in images below and you’ll see that the 64MP photo caught better details of the sculptures even though we zoomed-in quite a lot.

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Close shot

The Realme 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 Pro both feature a macro camera. But unfortunately, our tests show that it may not be very practical. Although it’s probably good for shooting extremely close subjects, under most conditions, their primary cameras can do a much better job due to better resolution and a more natural bokeh effect.

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Ultra-wide angle

Huawei has a wide-angle camera with higher resolution, which made it take the lead in this round. From the samples of the other two phones, we actually can find the color deviation to some extent. The Redmi Note 8 Pro samples seem to come with a yellow-based high-contrast filter, while the Realme 5 Pro samples have more of a green filter.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro vs. Realme 5 Pro: Tele zoom

As for their zoom capacity, Huawei P30 Pro has one of the best telephoto cameras that you can find on a phone. So here we just want to show you the difference between the other two models as compared to the industrial benchmark. In the 5x zoom-in samples, the two mid-range models suffered from too much AI adjustment as the sky colors all turned out to be reddish. However, in the case of the Huawei P30 Pro, the detail retention was really remarkable especially when we saw the fountain in the sample. But in all fairness, please note that both the Realme and Redmi models do not feature a telephoto camera. So when it came to the 2x zoom-in competition, things got way better. Noticeably, the Realme 5 Pro still maintains high saturation.

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In these samples of the water surface, it seems that Redmi applied a radical AI solution when facing a low-light situation, so the sky was reflected remarkably compared to the other two samples.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro vs. Realme 5 Pro: Night performance

As for the night shooting, all the three phones were pretty capable so as to make it their selling point. From the shooting experience, the Huawei P30 Pro forced you to hold the phone for more than 3 seconds, while the other two require just around a 2-second hold for shooting multi-photos with different exposures. But judging from the overall brightness and exposure balance, all the three candidates did a really great job.

However, their optimization strategies are quite different. The realme 5 Pro retained a natural image with limited noise at the center. Redmi Note 8 Pro’s sample featured more details due to a reduction of highlight exposure. While for the Huawei P30 Pro, it achieved the brightest night sample. Some people may even complain that Huawei has gone too far with its night mode.

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Conclusion

After comparing hundreds of samples shot by the three machines, we have to admit that the Huawei P30 Pro is still one of the best camera smartphones. The phone consistently produced strong colors, good details, and accurate exposure in all situations.

As for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, thanks to its high-resolution primary camera, it reserved the richest details. As the first phone featuring a 64MP camera, we are looking forward to its continuous software adaptation and development of more interesting applications. For the Realme 5 Pro, the Sony IMX586 provided the most mature experience. Matching the wonderful Realme camera algorithm, the images would surprise you at first glance with saturated tones and accurate exposure control. But for some, Realme’s camera could be a bit too saturated at times.

As for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, we saw its potentials as well as shortages in this comparison. The phone managed to capture natural tones with good details in all samples. Even the night mode turned out to be impressive despite the samples coming out a little overexposed at times.

One thing’s sure, with phones like the Redmi Note 8 Pro hitting the markets, cameras on mid-range smartphones will never be the same. You no longer have to buy a flagship smartphone for remarkable camera performance.

So which phone’s camera do you like the most?

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Yesterday, Apple announced its new iPhone lineup that now features a triple camera setup for the Pro models. During the announcement, Apple officials focused mainly on the new and interesting features that come with the triple camera setup of the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. But it seems that Chinese manufacturers like UMIDIGI prefer to take it to the next level by adopting quad-camera setups. The upcoming flagship, UMIDIGI F2, will feature such a camera setup with a dedicated macro lens according to the latest leak.

The information that surfaced refers to a fourth camera in addition to the traditional triple setup. The additional camera on the F2 has a 5MP macro lens and sits just below the LED flash and is able to take close-up shots from just 2 centimeters away. This is very useful especially for nature fans that can use it to shoot detailed photos of small insects or the pollen inside a flower for example. But tech fans can also use it to take close up photos of small ports and buttons on devices.

As the image leaked reveals, the main camera hosts a 48MP sensor of 1/2″ in size, f/1.79 aperture, and 1.6μm (4in1) pixel size. The top 5MP camera acts as a depth camera for better bokeh effect on portraits while the bottom unit is a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 120 degrees FoV.

Previous information had revealed that the new flagship will ship with Android 10 out-of-the-box and a punch-hole selfie shooter of probably 32MP. It’s also safe to say that it will come with a big battery, a powerful SoC, and plenty of RAM for smooth multitasking. Currently, there are no launch date or price available and it’s rumored that the F2 will be launched at the end of September.

In the meantime, UMIDIGI’s new smart device UMIDIGI Uwake, the world’s first colorful Bluetooth 5.0 speaker with smart alarm clock, just kicked off its sale on Aliexpress at the limited offer of $19.99. You can learn more about it and place your order here.

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UMIDIGI X launch last month being the first in-screen fingerprint smartphone of the company and during the presale, it came at an amazing price of $179.99. This price is available once again until September 15th on Aliexpress for those who didn’t catch the deal on time. In the meantime, the company shared the teardown video of the device so that users can check out the build quality.

After the removal of the SIM tray and the back panel, the disassembly is pretty straightforward and all you need is a screwdriver to go all the way. This also means that it is easy to repair. Of course, the video shared focuses on the in-screen fingerprint sensor and triple rear camera which are the highlights of the device.

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According to the manufacturer, the device is equipped with the latest generation optical in-screen fingerprint sensor, which looks like a camera and it can capture a photo of your thumbprint to unlock the screen. It comes from Goodix, the provider of in-screen fingerprint modules for tech giants like Huawei and Xiaomi. In addition, the company points out the NFC chip found inside, a feature missing from most budget devices. Lastly, the 48MP AI triple rear camera setup (48MP/8MP ultra wide/5MP depth camera), 4150mAh big battery with 18W fast charging, and large storage (128GB) are some other specs worth pointing out.

UMIDIGI X will be available for $179.99 again at UMIDIGI Global Online Store on Aliexpress from September 9th to September 15th while the global recruiting of 10 trial users to test UMIDIGI Uwake is still ongoing. You can learn more details and join the giveaway on their official website.

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Huawei is scheduled to announce its second flagship of the year later this month but that doesn’t mean it has forgotten about its first, the Huawei P30 Pro. At its IFA 2019 event today, it announced new color variants as well as EMUI 10 beta based on Android 10 for the device.

Before announcing the new color variants, Huawei shared some sales figures too. According to the Chinese tech giant, the P30 series is the most popular P series ever. Huawei says it shipped 16.5 million units in 6 months and recorded a global sales growth of 53%.

The Huawei P30 Pro was originally announced in Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal, Black, and Pearl White. The phone now comes in two new colors – Mystic Blue and Misty Lavender. The phone is still covered in Gorilla Glass on the rear but now has a dual finish. The top half has a glossy finish while the lower half which has a lighter shade has a matte finish. According to those who had hands-on experience with the new phones, they don’t have a dual-texture.

Sit back and enjoy the exciting new #HUAWEIP30Pro colours in action!
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— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) September 6, 2019

Huawei says when both color variants are available for purchase they will ship with EMUI 10 based on Android 10 out of the box. Current Huawei P30 Pro (and Huawei P30) owners can sign up to be a beta tester for EMUI 10 here.

EMUI 10 brings a new user interface and what Huawei calls an immersive mobile experience.

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Although UMIDIGI has been consistent when it comes to software updates in already released devices but in order to get an Android 10 phone from the Chinese manufacturer soon, you’ll have to wait until the release of its next flagship, UMIDIGI F2. According to three posters leaked earlier, the successor of the very successful F1 will be the 1st device of the company to come with Android 10 preinstalled.

Besides the Android version, one of the most notable elements is the notch-less design. There is no pop-up camera as the UMIDIGI F2 will be coming with a punch hole at the top left corner of the display, covering a small area like Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note 10 and the Honor 20 Pro. Also, the chin at the bottom is very thin and the rest of the specs, virtually non-existent. Judging from the frame color, it is safe to assume that it will come with a gradient blue back-cover to pair the blue frame.

Some more information is revealed from the watermark citing “SHOT ON UMIDIGI F2 48MP AI QUAD CAMERA” at the bottom left corner of the screen, which means the F2 will have a quad-camera setup with a 48 MP primary sensor. The photo showing a close-up shot of a butterfly implies that there will be a macro lens in the setup. The 2nd poster mentions “bright and clear selfies” and it should come as no surprise if the selfie shooter will be the 32MP Samsung GD1 sensor which can intelligently combine four pixels into one larger pixel for brighter and clearer selfies.

Currently, there are no launch date and price available. Some information talks about a late-September launch. In the meantime, UMIDIGI is globally recruiting 10 trial users to test its new smart device UMIDIGI Uwake to help improve the user experience. You can learn all the latest news for UMIDIGI’s devices on their Facebook page and join the giveaway on their official website.

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The Huawei P30 Pro already comes in five color variants but Huawei is set to announce two more. The two new colors are Misty Lavender and Mystic Blue and should appeal to the younger generation and fashionistas. A render of the new color variants has surfaced, giving us a good look at the design.

Huawei is going for a two-tone finish similar to that of the Huawei Y9 Prime (2019). The upper part is glossy while the lower part has a matte finish. If you look closely, you can see the power button of the Mystic Blue variant has a touch of red.

The two new color variants will be available for purchase in Europe and will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage reports Winfuture.de. They will also keep the price tag of the other color variants.

The Huawei P30 Pro was announced in March. It has a 6.47-inch display with a dewdrop notch and a 1080 x 2340 resolution. There is a Kirin 980 processor under the hood which is paired with 6GB of RAM in some markets and also comes in 256GB and 512GB variants.

The phone has a quad-rear camera system that includes a 40MP f/1.6 primary sensor, an 8MP periscope camera with 5x optical zoom, a 20MP ultrawide angle camera, and a ToF 3D camera. It also has a 32MP selfie camera and a fingerprint scanner under the OLED display. The phone has an IP68 rating, a 4200mAh battery with support for 40W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The P30 Pro also supports reverse wireless charging, allowing you to charge other phones or accessories that support wireless charging just by placing it on its back.

(Source)

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Earlier this year, Huawei launched its P-series flagship smartphones — Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, which comes in Black, Aurora and Breathing Crystal colors. Now, as per the reports, the company is set to unveil new color options at the upcoming IFA 2019 in Berlin.

Huawei has already submitted applications for two new color options with the European Patent Office for the Huawei P30. While one color option features a gradient, the other one has a dual-tone paint job, similar to the “panda” version of the Google Pixel 2 XL.

While the gradient color option seems similar to the P30’s Breathing Crystal, it too has dual-tone colors if you look closely as the top third of the back is a separate panel and the color effect is much more subtle.

The applications for these new color options were filed in May this year but were published just a few days ago. This could mean that the company is gearing up to launch new color options for the P30 series phones at IFA 2019 in Berlin. Huawei had launched four new color options for the P20-series at last year’s IFA.

After IFA 2019 next month, the company is expected to launch its next-generation Mate-series flagship smartphones — Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro, along with the Mate 30 Lite. The launch event for the Mate 30 series could take place in October this year.

(Sources – 1, 2)

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Apple’s AirPods have been among the top wireless earbuds since their release in 2016 however, even the cheapest model starts at $159 and plenty of people don’t want to pay that much money, since they can easily get lost! Fortunately, China and its awesome manufacturers are here to offer similar products at very affordable prices, like UMIDIGI with the UMIDIGI Upods which will open sale at the incredible $9.9 price for the first 10,000 units on August 26th, 7 AM GMT.

With just $9.9 you get a wireless headset with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 that offers faster pairing experience and more stable connection. Then the 7.2mm dynamic driver brings high audio quality while each piece of Upods weighs just 4g and they are comfortable to wear. And thanks to the earplug design and DSP, they do a better job at blocking noise than AirPods.

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On the battery side, the Upods offer 4 hours on a single charge for each earbud and if you use their charging case, the number goes up, up to 24 hours! Almost the same battery performance as Apple claims for the AirPods at a fraction of their price. The 24-hour mark is double of what the Xiaomi Airdots offer, another budget-friendly TWS headset. The Upods is compatible with both Android and iOS as well as all major AI assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Samsung’s Bixby.

The Upods together with UMIDIGI’s new in-screen fingerprint value king UMIDIGI X will start their global sale on August 26th 7 AM GMT exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress. As said before, the first 10,000 units will come at just $9.9 and you can add yours to your cart right now to grab the deal when the time comes. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a Big Giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free and you can check all the details about the new devices and promotion on their official website.

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Last year, the Huawei P20 Pro was adjudged to be the best smartphone in Europe by EISA (Expert Imaging and Sound Association). This year’s edition of the award has been announced and the Huawei P30 Pro this time around still emerged as the best smartphone. The P30 Pro is the successor to the P20 Pro. Apart from the P30 Pro, other winners include the Honor 20 Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7. The winners were selected by 61 experts from tech magazines from 29 countries across the globe.

There is no doubt that the Huawei P30 Pro is an amazing device. Until recently, the P30 Pro’s camera was crowned as the best by DXOMark and even no, it still ranks among the top 3. Apart from the camera, the P30 Pro also came with several amazing features.

The award is a confirmation of Huawei’s dominance in terms of smartphone design and features. The Honor 20 Pro also bagged an award as the best “Lifestyle smartphone”. The Honor 20 Pro isn’t a flagship model but it comes with a spectacular gradient 3D glass finish paired with its flagship-grade camera and amazing price tag.

The OnePlus 7 Pro isn’t a surprise addition to the list considering that got all the juice you need in a perfect flagship model. Stuff like the Snapdragon 855 chipset, up to 12GB RAM and UFS 3.0 storage with a large curved, bezel-less display. There is even a pop-up camera.

Another surprise winner is Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7. The device clinched the awarded as the “Best buy” smartphone and that is as a result of its feature-packed specs sheet featuring a dual-glass design, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 48MP camera and 4,000 mAh battery.

All awards will be presented during a gala ceremony at IFA Berlin

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(source)

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UMIDIGI is getting ready for its next flagship, UMIDIGI Z5 Pro, and has just teased a 64MP sample image shot by the device. As the company claims, the Z5 Pro will be among the first few models in the world to launch with the new 64MP Samsung sensor. This new sensor is almost certainly the Samsung ISOCELL GW1 which was announced by Samsung recently. This teaser means that Xiaomi and Realme won’t alone in offering this feature soon.

The company’s sample image shows a cat and a zoomed-in section of the cat’s fur. As indicated the 64MP sensor is from Samsung and should be the same Samsung ISOCELL GW1 as Xiaomi’s and Realme’s devices. There’s little more to say about the photo other than it certainly seems to pack plenty of detail. The GW1 sensor measures 1/1.7″ in size with 1.6um pixel size and is 38% larger than the current 48MP sensor. It uses ISOCELL Plus technology that increases light intake and catches colors more accurately resulting in bright, sharp, and vibrant images across different lighting environments.

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The Z5 Pro will feature the 64MP sensor and while the company hasn’t yet announced this year’s Z Series, the Z5 Pro is definitely one of the devices coming soon. We hope that there will be a non-pro version that will at least feature a 48MP sensor on the back so that users will have to choose between 2 great devices according to their budget.

In the meantime, you don’t have to wait until the Z5 Pro comes out to get a great device at a great price. You can enter the giveaway to win the recently launched value king UMIDIGI X and Upods. If you are interested in buying both at a rock bottom price, you can add the UMIDIGI X and Upods to your cart on Aliexpress to grab the discounted price when the presale kicks off on August 26th.

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Huawei is rolling out a new update to its flagships – the Huawei P30 and the Huawei P30 Pro. The update which is rolling out in China brings a bunch of new features and optimizations but the most interesting one is Super Night Mode for the selfie camera.

The update (EMUI 9.1.0.193) is rolling out to the Huawei P30 with model numbers ELE-AL00 and ELE-TL00, and to the Huawei P30 Pro with model numbers VOG-ALOO, VOG-AL10, and VOG-TL00.

With Super Night Mode now available for the front camera, owners can now take brighter selfies in low-light environments. We haven’t seen camera samples yet but we expect them to surface when the update gets a wider roll-out.

The changelog for the update also brings a video editing feature to the gallery, optimizes the fingerprint scanner (Huawei recommends setting up the fingerprint scanner afresh to see the new improvements), default activation for VoLTE calls for China Telecom users, Bluetooth support for Huawei Gentle Monster Smart Glasses, and August’s security patch.

The changelog may be slightly different when it begins to arrive for users outside China but everyone should get the Super Night Mode for the 32MP selfie camera on both phones.

The Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro were released in the first quarter of the year. They are both powered by the Kirin 980 chipset but that is practically where the similarities end. The P30 Pro has a bigger screen, more cameras, a bigger battery,  support for wireless charging, support for a faster wired charging technology, an IR port, and an IP68 rating. The P30 is, of course, less expensive and has an audio jack which the Pro variant doesn’t have.

(Source)

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The new trend in the smartphone industry is the placement of the fingerprint sensor under the display, allowing for a cleaner design smaller overall dimensions. UMIDIGI X is the first phone from the company that comes with such a sensor and the most affordable to date, as it costs around $200. It uses the best optical sensor from Goodix, the same that brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, and OnePlus use. There is another implementation though, that uses ultrasonic waves to scan the fingertip and this is what Samsung uses in its latest flagship, Galaxy Note 10. According to tests, the optical sensor is better than the ultrasonic one. Let’s check out the video below.

Except for Samsung’s flagships Galaxy S10 and Note 10, all new phones of the companies mentioned use the optical fingerprint sensor built by the same company Goodix. In theory, an ultrasonic scanner is more secure, because it uses soundwaves to map a 3D print of the user’s unique epidermis, whereas optical scanners rely on light information to capture a 2D photo of the fingerprint. There has been no evidence supporting that an ultrasonic solution is more secure than an optical solution and on top of that, real-world tests from many reviewers confirm that an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor is faster than the ultrasonic one.

Compared to the previous-gen, the latest optical in-screen fingerprint sensor offered by Goodix has a 100% larger optical sensing area, an upgraded recognition algorithm, 35% faster screen unlock, and 30% better performance in extreme situations according to UMIDIGI. We will be able to check the performance in real-life soon and decide if the $200 budget phone offers better in-screen fingerprint unlock experience than Samsung’s $1000 flagship.

Open global sale of the UMIDIGI X together with new truly wireless earbuds Upods will kick off on August 26 on Aliexpress. The sale price has not been released yet but we expect it would be about $200. The first 1000 units will also come with Upods for free, so you’d better add the phone to your cart now in case you miss the deal. You can add the Upods as well. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods, and the winners will get both. You can check out all the details about the two new devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

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After Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 10+, a lot of people remained without words. Some of them due to the amazing specifications and features of the new flagship, some for its very high price tag. Whatever you may think, the Galaxy Note 10+ is undoubtedly one of the best phones released this year, besides being one of the most expensive ones. It is time to compare it with the biggest players in the smartphones market: we decided to start with the Huawei P30 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro as they are two of the few real top-tier flagships which attracted most of the people in 2019. In this comparison, we will explain the difference and we will tell you if it is worth spending more for the Galaxy Note 10+ or not.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei P30 Pro vs OnePlus 7 Pro

Design

When it comes to the aesthetics, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is not a device for everyone. Due to its huge display, it is all but a compact handset. But its look is amazing, just like the OnePlus 7 Pro. I personally prefer to have a hole in-display and the S Pen rather than a pop-up camera, but that is just my tastes. Further, note that Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is fully waterproof, unlike the OP7 Pro. On the other hand, despite it has a classic waterdrop display, Huawei P30 Pro is way more compact. Which one would you pick?

Display

Here it is a hard fight between Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and OnePlus 7 Pro as the Huawei P30 Pro loses the comparison due to an inferior display. The Galaxy Note 10+ should offer a better color reproduction, it has a bigger display size and even the support to S Pen which can now be used as a motion controller thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, a gyroscope and an accelerometer (you can still use it for handwriting and drawing). On the other hand, OnePlus 7 Pro should have a worse color reproduction but a higher refresh ratio, that is better for gaming as it provides more smoothness.

Hardware/Software

Given that OnePlus 7 Pro has a more lightweight software department (almost stock Android) as well as a very optimized hardware department including Snapdragon 855 and up to 12 GB of RAM, it should be the fastest smartphone of this trio. But we can not tell it for sure, at least until we test the Galaxy Note 10+ which is equipped with the brand new Exynos 9825 built at 7 nm. Note that the phablet only comes in 12 GB RAM configurations, while only the most expensive variant of the Oneplus 7 Pro has 12 GB of RAM.

Camera

As a camera phone, OnePlus 7 Pro is not as valid as to its two rivals. It will be hard to pick a winner between Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and Huawei P30 Pro and we have to test the former thoroughly to give a definitive verdict. At a first glance, it seems that Huawei P30 Pro will do better in low light conditions due to its RYYB paradigma, but Galaxy Note 10+ may result better in all the rest, including selfies due to its amazing 10 MP front camera able to record 4K videos.

Battery

There is a very small difference between the battery capacities of these devices. We believe that Huawei P30 Pro has more chances to last longer on a single charge due to its smaller and more efficient display. Further, it features reverse wireless charging while OnePlus 7 Pro does not offer any kind of wireless charging technology.

Price

Huawei P30 starts from €760/$850, OnePlus 7 Pro from €700/$780 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ from €1050/$1175. While the Galaxy Note 10+ is the best phone of the trio at the end of the day, Huawei P30 Pro currently offers the highest value for money thanks to online street prices.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei P30 Pro vs OnePlus 7 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Reverse wireless charging
• More compact
• Waterproof

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

OnePlus 7 Pro

PROS

• High performance
• Awesome display
• Amazing design
• More affordable listing price

CONS

• No expansion slot

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Amazing and big display
• Bigger battery
• S Pen
• Waterproof
• Great cameras
• Wireless charging

CONS

• Costlier

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Since the Apple Airpods were released, truly wireless headphones instantly became the new trend in the market as more and more phones ditch the headphone jack. Even the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 that will be launching today, is said to lose the analog port. The solution is a wireless headset of course and the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI has you covered as the Upods that were announced on Monday along with the UMIDIGI X not only offer great performance but a great price too, as the first 10000 units will be available at just $9.9 starting on August 26 exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress.

The killer feature for these truly wireless headphones is the 24 hours battery life that is offered through the charging box and that is double of what the Xiaomi Airdots offer. If you accidentally forget to take the charging box with you, the headset still performs well as it can go on for 4 hours on a single charge. Upods sport Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2mm dynamic driver that deliver a stable connection and decent sound. Each piece weighs just 4g and the pair supports all major AI assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Samsung’s Bixby.

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The Upods together with UMIDIGI X will start their global open sale on August 26th 7 am GMT exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress. As said before, the first 10000 units will come at just $9.9 and you can add your pair to your cart right now to grab the deal when the time comes.

If you missed the launch of the company’s new phone UMIDIGI X, you can take a look at the specs in the photo above and also add it to your cart to catch the open sale deal. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free. You can check out all the details about the two new devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

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Huawei likes to mix up colors on its new flagships. The Huawei P30 Pro already comes in interesting color options such as Aurora & Breathing Crystal, but the phone will likely get a new color addition in the coming days. The flagship model was recently spotted in a special Peacock Blue variant.

The Huawei P30 Pro Peacock Blue model, first shared by Huawei Central surprisingly features a plain design language. The other colors of the phone are much fancier than this. For example, Amber Sunrise, Pearl White, Aurora and Breathing Crystal are all gradient variants. Then there’s the black color model that’s relatively plain. But this particular model is quite different in the sense that it has a bold peacock blue color with no fancy design elements. That’s unlike Huawei.

Since we don’t have a clear look at the device, there’s a possibility that this is just a blue-colored skin for the P30 Pro. But from what we can see, it’s hard to say that it’s a skin. Nevertheless, if it is indeed a new color for the P30 Pro, we can expect to see it in the coming weeks. Huawei has a tradition of refreshing its older flagships with new color options. Remember the new colors we got for the P20 Pro at IFA 2018? That could possibly happen at this year’s IFA too!

Let’s wait and watch.

UP NEXT: Huawei P30 Pro gets limited edition with Swarovski crystal case ahead of Eid holiday

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Huawei has released a limited edition Huawei P30 Pro for the Middle East. This special edition includes a Pearl White version of the phone and a case covered in Swarovski crystals.

Huawei calls it the Huawei P30 Pro Limited Edition Pearl White in Special Gift Box with Glamorous Case. We agree it is a pretty long name. It comes in a special gift box and is available in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Inside the glittering box are an 8GB RAM + 128GB version of the P30 Pro and the crystal-covered case.

The limited-edition phone is priced at AED 2599/SAR 2599 and is available in limited quantities. If you already own the phone, you can purchase the case separately for AED 499 (~$136). It will be available in stores by August 8, in time for the Eid al-Adha celebrations which is this Sunday. You can order it online already but Huawei says orders made from August 6 will be shipped on August 14.

The Huawei P30 Pro sports a 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It doesn’t have a traditional speaker for calls, instead, it uses Huawei’s Acoustic Display Technology. There is a Kirin 980 processor under the hood paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

The phone has a quad rear camera setup which includes a 40MP primary camera, an 8MP periscope camera, a 20MP ultrawide angle camera, and a ToF 3D camera. There is a 32MP sensor in front for selfies. The Huawei P30 Pro has a 4200mAh battery with support for 40W fast charging and a 15W wireless charging. It also has reverse wireless charging allowing you to charge other devices that support wireless charging.

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UP NEXT: Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 powered by Kirin 710 SoC launched in India for ₹15,990

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After many teasers and leaks, the wait is finally over for the UMIDIGI X as today, the company officially launched the in-screen fingerprint sensor value king featuring a 48MP AI triple camera. Together with the new mid-range flagship, the Chinese manufacturer also announced the UMIDIGI Upods, the company’s truly wireless earbuds. Both will go on global sale exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress on August 26th (7 am GMT). Despite the official announcement, the price of the phone will be revealed later with the company claiming that it will be the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. So, we expect the price would be much lower than recently released Xiaomi Mi A3. Let’s check out some key specs of the new model.

Latest gen in-screen fingerprint sensor and AMOLED for everyone

In-screen fingerprint sensor for the masses! This feature is not a privilege of expensive flagships anymore.  UMIDIGI brings this high-end feature to the budget segment as the X features the latest optical in-display fingerprint sensor by Goodix, the same company that supplies tech giants like Huawei and Xiaomi. Also, it’s impressive that UMIDIGI equips the phone with a 6.35″ AMOLED display panel that is usually reserved for flagships.

48MP AI triple camera with ultra-wide-angle lens

The 48MP sensors are the new… black in the smartphone industry and UMIDIGI couldn’t offer anything less than a 48MP AI triple rear camera setup (48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth). The 48MP main camera has a half-inch sensor with f/1.79 large aperture and 1.6μm (4in1) super-pixel that should perform well both in low-light and daylight conditions. The 8MP camera with the ultra-wide-angle lens on the other hand, is capable of capturing a wide view. Lastly, the 5MP depth sensor is required for accurate bokeh shots. All this hardware combined with AI algorithms allow for features like super night mode and AI scenes detection on the phone. The selfie shooter is 16MP and also uses AI to improve selfies.

Other goodies on UMIDIGI X

Besides the killer features of the fingerprint unlock and 48MP triple camera, the X comes with Helio P60 SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The battery is big, at 4150mAh and supports 18W fast charging. Despite the big battery and multi-function NFC, the phone manages to remain at only 8.1mm thickness. UMIDIGI X runs on pure stock Android 9 Pie and a planned update to Android Q is coming according to the company. Of course, just like other UMIDIGI phones, the phone supports dual-4G VoLTE as well as global LTE bands.

Truly wireless earbuds UMIDIGI Upods

Alongside UMIDIGI X, the Chinese manufacturer also unveiled its new truly wireless earbuds Upods. The Upods headset is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2mm dynamic driver, delivering a stable connection and superior sound. Also, in the likes of Apple’s Airpods, it comes with a 600mAh charging box that helps the Upods to function 24 hours continuously. Each earbud weighs just 4g and their ergonomic design makes them comfortable to wear. They also support Google Assistant and Siri activation.

Price, global sale date and Giveaway

The UMIDIGI X global sale will kick off on August 26th. The price is yet to be known but a low price tag is expected since the company claims it’s the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. In addition, the UMIDIGI Official Store is holding a guess-price contest where you can guess the price and win prizes. The first 1000 units will receive the Upods for free so you better add the phone to your cart right now to not miss the deal. Also, the first 10000 units of Upods will be available at just $9.9. You can also add them to your cart right now to grab the deal on August 26th!

Lastly, in order to improve the user experience, UMIDIGI is -as always- running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free. You can check out all the details about the two new UMIDIGI devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

UMIDIGI X Full Specs

Screen: 6.35″ HD+ AMOLED display
CPU: MediaTek Helio P60
GPU: ARM Mali G72 MP3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128GB

Rear camera
48MP primary camera, Samsung GM1, F/1.79, 6P lens
8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, S5K4H7, 120° wide-angle
5MP depth camera

Front camera: 16MP, F/2.0

Connectivity: Dual 4G/Dual VoLTE

Bands: 2G: 2 /3 /5 /8, 3G: 1 /2 /4 /5 /6 /8 /19, 4G: TDD-LTE 38 /40 /41
4G: FDD-LTE 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /26 /28A /28B /66
Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, OTG

Battery: 4150mAh, 18W Fast Charge
Dimensions: 158.6 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 195g
Other: In-screen Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass
Colors: Flame Black, Breathing Crystal

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