Earlier this month, Lenovo announced Lenovo One, a feature that connects Lenovo phones to Lenovo computers running Windows seamlessly. With Lenovo One, once you pair your phone to your Lenovo PC via Bluetooth, you are able to operate the phone using your computer.

If you own the Lenovo Z6 Pro and a Lenovo computer, you can give the feature a try by installing the latest beta update for the phone. The beta update was released today and it also brings Android 10 to the device.

The update arrives as ZUI 11.5.120 and brings a new user interface, a number of optimizations, bug fixes, and new features to the flagship phone. Lenovo also includes a list of possible issues you may run into if you decide to install the beta version. We will advise the average user to wait for a stable update which should arrive later.

At the moment, we do not know if Lenovo One will be available to all Lenovo phones or only those that will get the update to Android 10.

The Z6 Pro launched in April 2019. It has a 6.39-inch FHD+ display with a notch at the top for a 32MP camera. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor and comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. There is a 48MP camera on the back of the phone and it is paired with a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, a 2MP dedicated camera with OIS for nighttime videos, and a 3D ToF camera. The phone packs an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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Lenovo executive Guan Wei has today announced that during 11/11 promotion sales, the company will be shipping the 5G version of the Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone instead of the 4G one. It also seems that the company has slashed the phone’s pricing by 1,100 Yuan, bringing its cost down to just 1,799 Yuan from the original price of 2,899 Yuan.

The company has also revealed that during the 11/11 sales promotion period, users can receive 35 Yuan universal coupon. It also added that users can grab 200 Yuan, 100 Yuan, and 50 Yuan coupons every day at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM and can grab 10 coupons throughout the day.

As for the Lenovo Z5, the company will be selling five units of the smartphone for just 296 Yuan, roughly $42. Apart from the Flash Sale, the highest discount that the Lenovo Z5 will receive is of 600 Yuan on its original pricing of 1,298 Yuan (~$184), brining the starting price of the smartphone to 698 Yuan (~$99).

The Lenovo Z6 Pro, the current flagship smartphone from the company, comes with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen also comes integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader.

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The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset clocked at 2.84GHz. It comes in three variants — 6/8/12 GB RAM and three internal storage options — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. There’s a Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device.

Coming to the camera, it comes with a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor. On the front side, it features a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The ZUI 11 user interface based Android 9 Pie operating system comes pre-loaded on the device and for the optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature. The smartphone is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

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On September 5, Lenovo announced three of its new smartphones, the Lenovo A6 Pro, K10 Note and Z6 Pro in India. Two of the models, the A6 Note and Z6 Pro were scheduled to go on sale on September 11 while the K10 Note will hit store shelves on September 16. Indeed, both smartphones are now available to buy on Flipkart.

The A6 Pro comes with a price tag of INR7,999 ($110) and is available in 3GB+32GB memory configuration only. While the Z6 Pro hits India priced at INR33,999 ($475) and packing an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

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Of course, the Lenovo Z6 Pro is on top of the pack with its flagship lineup. The device features a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch design. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset and utilises an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Z6 Pro has a 4,000mAh battery with a 27W charger inside the box.

On its part, the Lenovo A6 Note has a polycarbonate body with 6.09-inch IPS LCD HD+ waterdrop notch display. It is powered by the Helio P22 SoC paired up with 3GB of RAM. There is 32GB of expandable storage onboard. The Android 9 Pie OS skinned with ZUI comes preloaded on the device. The device packs a 13MP + 2MP (depth assist) dual-camera setup at the rear. There is a 5MP front-facing camera. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery and it also features a rear-positioned fingerprint scanner.

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Today, Lenovo held an unveil event in India to announce three new phones such as Lenovo A6 Note, Lenovo K10 Note and Lenovo Z6 Pro. The Snapdragon 855 powered Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship phone was unveiled earlier in China. The K10 Note was also made official as Lenovo Z6 Youth in May. The Lenovo A6 Note is an entirely new smartphone that has arrived with budget-friendly specs.

Lenovo Z6 Pro and K10 Note Specifications and Features

The Lenovo K10 Note has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD full HD+ display with waterdrop notch whereas the Z6 Pro is fitted with a waterdrop notch enabled 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The Lenovo K10 Note is fueled by Snapdragon 710 SoC and up to 6 GB of RAM whereas the 7nm SD855 powers the Lenovo Z6 Pro along with up to 8 GB of RAM. The K10 Note and Z6 Pro offers users with up to 128 GB of native storage. Both phones are equipped with microSD card slots for more storage. The K10 Note has a 4,050mA battery whereas the Z6 Pro has a 4,000mAh battery. The K10 Note support 18W fast charging through USB-C. The 27W charger is bundled with Z6 Pro handset.

The 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup is available on the rear side of the K10 Note. The front notch has a 16-megapixel selfie snapper. The rear side of the Z6 Pro is fitted with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (telephoto) + 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro lens) quad camera system. It has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel.

The K10 Note has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Z6 Pro has its fingerprint sensor under its display. The ZUI based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the K10 Note and Z6 Pro. Both phones come in glass and metal combination chassis.

Lenovo A6 Note Specifications and Features

The Lenovo A6 Note has a polycarbonate body with 6.09-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It supports HD+ resolution. The Helio P22 SoC and 3 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. It has an internal storage of 32 GB and there is a microSD card slot for more storage. The Android 9 Pie OS skinned with ZUI comes preloaded on the device.

The f/1.8 aperture 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel (depth assist) dual camera setup is placed on the backside of the phone. It has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery and it also features a rear-positioned fingerprint scanner.

Lenovo A6 Note, K10 Note and Z6 Pro Pricing and Availability

The Lenovo A6 Note has debuted with a price tag of Rs. 7,999 (~$111). It comes in Blue and Black colors. Flipkart will begin its sale on Sept. 11. The K10 Note variants such as 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$194) and Rs. 15,999 (~$222). Flipkart will start selling the K10 Note on Sept. 16. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage Lenovo Z6 Pro limited phone has debuted a price tag of Rs. 33,999 (~$473) and its first sale will be held on the same retailer site on Sept. 11. Cash back and additional data offers from Reliance Jio was also announced for the new Lenovo phones.

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Lenovo has scheduled a launch event in India on 5th September where the company will be launching its flagship smartphone Lenovo Z6 Pro which was launched in China earlier this year. Along with the Z6 Pro, Lenovo will also launch two other phones in India — Lenovo K10 Note and Lenovo A6 Note.

The company has already sent out media invites for the launch event which reveals that the Lenovo K10 Note will feature triple rear cameras, rear fingerprint sensor and a gradient finish on the back, similar to the Z6 Lite.

The K10 Note comes with the tagline ‘Born to Play’ which suggests that it might be a gaming-centric smartphone. On the other hand, the Lenovo A6 Note has a tagline that reads ‘Capture Stunning Photos’ and the invite reveals that the A6 Note will feature dual rear cameras with accents around the camera ring, rear fingerprint sensor and water-drop notch display. To know the complete specs, we’ll have to wait for the official launch.

As for the specs of the Lenovo Z6 Pro, it flaunts a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen also comes integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader.

The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset clocked at 2.84GHz. It comes in three variants — 6/8/12 GB RAM and three internal storage options — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. There’s a Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device.

The smartphone features 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded on the device and for the optimised gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature. It is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

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It was a surprise when we first learned that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will be launching outside China. It has been nearly two weeks since it went on sale in Bulgaria. It has now made its way to Slovakia.

The Z6 Pro is sold on lenovoonlie.sk for €529 and it is available in Black and Blue.

That amount gets you a phone with a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage. It is unfortunate Lenovo decided to not use UFS storage which is faster than eMMC for its flagship phone. The hybrid SIM slot means you can add a MicroSD card slot for up to an additional 1TB of storage.

You also get quad (technically five) rear cameras – a 48MP primary sensor paired with a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 2MP dedicated video camera with OIS. The phone also has a ToF 3D sensor. The phone also has a 32MP selfie camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

While the phone skips on using a faster type of storage, it does have an audio jack which a lot of flagship phones are missing these days. There is also a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging over USB-C. The Lenovo Z6 Pro runs Android 9 Pie out of the box with ZUI on top.

We expect the phone will make its way to more countries in the coming weeks.

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There are a lot of very affordable flagship phones with top-tier specifications in China, but a lot of them often do not hit the global market. Well, that is not the case with three amazing flagships recently unveiled in China. A lot of people were left as surprised as happy after hearing that Lenovo Z6 Pro, Nubia Z20 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (which is known in China as the Redmi K20 Pro) would hit the global market. All of them come with flagship-class specifications but they carry an upper-midrange price. That is why they are three of the most interesting choices for advanced users with a limited budget. And that is also why we think this is one of the most interesting comparisons we published this year. Have fun

Nubia Z20 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Design

Just like its predecessor Nubia X, the new Nubia Z20 left everyone amazed especially because of its dual display. Most of the surface of the phone is covered by displays, and that is the main reason why it is my favorite one in terms of design. Another reason is the presence of a high screen-to-body ratio without the need of a notch, unlike the Lenovo Z6 Pro which comes with a waterdrop display. So, the second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: another notch-less device which boasts a motorized pop-up camera under the display, as well as a premium rear glass and an aluminum frame.

Display

Just because it has two displays, Nubia Z20 deserves a gold medal in this comparison. But that is not all: the primary display even boasts amazing colors thanks to the AMOLED and HDR10 technologies. The secondary display is placed on the back and it is a 5.1-inch AMOLED panel which allows a more efficient battery saving as well as using the rear camera department as front cameras. Further, the rear display is easier to use with one hand and for simpler tasks. While Nubia Z20 is the most versatile one, Lenovo Z6 Pro seems to have an even better color reproduction, at least on the paper.

Hardware/Software

Judging by the specs on the paper, Nubia Z20 is the most powerful handset of the trio. It is the world’s third smartphone (and the world’s first non-gaming phone) to be powered by the new Snapdragon 855+ which delivers 15 percent more graphics performance and a higher clock frequency (2.96 GHz vs 2.84 GHz) compared to the Snapdragon 855 found on the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Lenovo Z6 Pro. On the other hand, Lenovo Z6 Pro offers a higher-end memory configuration with up to 12 GB of RAM, while Nubia Z20 stops at 8 GB of RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro loses the comparison with just 6 GB of RAM, but it has a very functional user interface (MIUI).

Camera

If we talk about rear cameras, Nubia Z20 seems the most interesting (on the paper). It is the only to feature optical stabilization for the main sensor, it has a brighter focal aperture and even 3x optical zoom. Last but not least, its rear cameras can be used as front cameras thanks to the secondary display placed on the back (the phone does not have a selfie snapper).

Battery

Same battery capacity for each of these handsets: 4000 mAh. But thanks to the smaller secondary display and a more optimized chipset, we believe that Nubia Z20 may last more on a single charge.

Price

Nubia Z20, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Lenovo Z6 Pro carry price tags of €450/$505, €430/$480 and €400/$450 respectively, in the Chinese market. We still do not know for sure how much they will cost globally. Overall, at least judging by the specs on the paper, Nubia Z20 deserves the victory of this comparison due to its better chipset, amazing cameras, and dual display.

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Nubia Z20 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Z6 Pro

PROS

• A lot of cameras
• Great performances
• Affordable price
• Expansion slot

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

PROS

• Good design
• Nice cameras
• Affordable
• Good battery life
• High screen-to-body ratio

CONS

• Lower-end memory configurations

Nubia Z20

PROS

• Dual display
• Better chipset
• Affordable
• Dual flash
• OIS
• You can use rear cameras as front cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Lenovo Z6 Pro has gone on sale in Europe in a surprise twist, with the sale starting in Bulgaria where it is priced for 999 Lev ($571). The Z6 Pro was first released in China back in April, Th listing in the company’s official store in Bulgaria is the first time the Chinese giant is offering its phones outside China in a long while.

Lenovo Z6 Pro is a flagship model packing a Snapdragon 855 chipset. It sports a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen also comes integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader. It is available in three memory variants; 6/8/12 GB RAM and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB internal storage versions. There’s a Coldfront liquid cooling technology that regulates the internal temperature of the device.

It features 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded on the device and for the optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature. It is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

The Z6 Pro has a 5G version and it is possible Lenovo will also launch that model.

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A new Lenovo phone called Lenovo A6 Note that has a model number of L19041 has been approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). These listings suggest that the smartphone could be announced in European markets and India in the near future. A Geekbench listing of the phone has also appeared to leak its key specs. In addition, the EEC database has listing for new phones such as Lenovo K10 Plus, Lenovo K10 Note and Lenovo Z6 Pro.

Lenovo A6 Note

The Lenovo A6 Note smartphone has appeared in the news for the first time. The Geekbench listing of the smartphone has revealed that it scored 760 in single-core test and 3499 in multi-core test. The handset boots to Android 9 Pie OS. It is fueled by MediaTek Helio P22 chipset that clocks at 2.0 GHz and 3 GB of RAM. Apart from these details, no other information is available on the A6 Note.

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Lenovo K10 Plus and Lenovo K10 Note

The Lenovo K10 Plus has a model number of L39051 whereas the Lenovo K10 Note has a model number of L38111. The National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) body of Thailand had also recently certified the Lenovo K10 Note L38111 smartphone. The Lenovo Z6 Youth smartphone that was announced in May in China could be heading to international markets with Lenovo K10 Note moniker. The NBTC had also approved a smartphone called Lenovo K10. The accurate specs of the Lenovo K10 and K10 Plus are not known yet.

Lenovo Z6 Pro

Last year, Lenovo reentered the smartphone business in China by launching multiple phones in the year. It became the first company to launch Snapdragon 855 smartphone by debuting the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT in December 2018. In April, it was succeeded by Lenovo Z6 Pro that features the same SoC and improved specs. Lenovo’s Z-series have remained exclusive to the Chinese market. However, the EEC certification of the Lenovo Z6 Pro suggests it could be made available in European markets in the near future.

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Lenovo Group Vice President Chang Cheng has revealed via a Weibo post the new ZUI 11.1 version for the flagship Lenovo Z6 Pro. The ZUI 11.1 was first announced earlier his month but that was only available for developers. This version seems to be a stable ROM.

The new version is ZUI 11.1.036 and ushers in a number of new features, the most spectacular being the U-Touch gesture navigation. The full update log includes the following;

• Redesigned U-Health app.
• New themes.
• Support for three-finger screenshot.
• U-Touch gesture navigation – swipe left to switch apps, swipe up to go back home, swipe up and hold to open multi-tasking menu, swipe left from the middle to go back.
• HD Bluetooth audio support.
• Battery percentage now inside battery icon to save space.
• New display settings for devices with HDR10 support.
• New cloud service with support for backing up phone settings, notes, alarms, and contacts.

The update also brings system optimizations such as camera stability and performance optimization. The camera focus performance during a video shoot in low light conditions also saw some improvements. The shooting quality of the camera in some scenes is also optimized. The update also fixes black screen problems when the fingerprint is unlocked. It also optimizes system fonts for a clearer display as well as brings several other fixes.

The update seems to be available toZ^ Pro users in China but we expect it to roll out globally soon. There are a few precautions to take note of when updating. Lenovo advises that updaters should ensure their phone does have sufficient battery power and storage space. It is also worth noting that the upgrade process may cause the phone to heat up or consume power for a short period of time. It is recommended that you reboot the phone again after the upgrade to obtain a stable experience.

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Today, Chang Cheng, Vice President of the Lenovo Group, announced through Chinese microblogging platform Weibo that the company is rolling out a new update for the Lenovo Z6 Pro introducing 60fps HDR+ support for Game for Peace.

Recently, Xiaomi-backed Redmi released an update for its flagship smartphone Redmi K20 Pro that introduces support for HDR with 60fps for the Game for Peace, which is basically a Chinese variant of the PUBG Mobile, launched to escape the ban from the government.

Lenovo Z6 Pro, launched in April this year, features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display which offers a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It comes with cinema-grade color HDR10 standard, support for full DC dimming, filter harmful blue light 33%. The screen of the phone is integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader which even works with wet fingers.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset that is clocked at 2.84GHz. The handset packs 6/8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256/512 GB of internal storage. It also comes with Coldfront liquid cooling technology that regulates the internal temperature of the device.

Its main camera makes use of a 48-megapixel 1/2-inch Quad-Bayer sensor coupled with a wide-angle (28mm equivalent) f/1.8 lens. Quad-Bayer sensors improve color, detail, and dynamic range by combining the signal from four adjacent pixels into one, which results in a final 12-megapixel (4000 × 3000 pixels) output.

For zoom shots, the smartphone also comes with an 8-megapixel secondary camera with an f/2.4 telelens that, just like the primary camera, comes with PDAF autofocus. On the front side, the phone comes with a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens but DxOMark has not included the front-facing camera in its testing protocols.

The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie operating system and comes preloaded with the company’s own ZUI 11 custom interface. For optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration. The device is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 27W fast charging through USB-C.

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Lenovo recently launched its Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship smartphone which comes with an impressive set of specifications at a competitive price. Now, months after the phone’s launch DxOMark has released the ratings of the Lenovo Z6 Pro.

The smartphone has scored 95 points in the overall camera performance. The device scored 103 points for the photo performance and 79 points for the video performance. Overall, the Z6 Pro smartphone has surpassed the ratings of Apple iPhone 8 Plus, LG V40 ThinQ, among others.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro’s main camera makes use of a 48-megapixel 1/2-inch Quad-Bayer sensor coupled with a wide-angle (28mm equivalent) f/1.8 lens. Quad-Bayer sensors improve color, detail, and dynamic range by combining the signal from four adjacent pixels into one, which results in a final 12-megapixel (4000 × 3000 pixels) output.

For zoom shots, the smartphone also comes with an 8-megapixel secondary camera with an f/2.4 telelens that, just like the primary camera, comes with PDAF autofocus. On the front side, the phone comes with a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens but DxOMark has not included the front-facing camera in its testing protocols.

The smartphone features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display which offers a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen of the phone is integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader which even works with wet fingers.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset that is clocked at 2.84GHz. The handset packs 6/8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256/512 GB of internal storage. It also comes with Coldfront liquid cooling technology that regulates the internal temperature of the device.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro runs Android 9 Pie operating system and comes preloaded with the company’s own ZUI 11 custom interface. For optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration. The device is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 27W fast charging through USB-C.

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Master Lu, a smartphone benchmarking platform from China, has released the list of best smartphones for the first half of the year 2019. The list is led by Huawei P30 smartphone. Master Lu has also released other lists such as top 10 best performing smartphones, top 10 chipsets and top 10 mobile phone UI.

Huawei P30 has acquired 157.28 points to gain the first position in Master Lu’s top 10 best smartphone. The second place Nubia Red Magic Mars smartphone with 154.88 points. The OnePlus 7 Pro is placed on the third position with 150.54 points. The Honor V20, Huawei P30 Pro, Nubia X, OnePlus 7v, Xiaomi Black Shark 2, Meizu 16s and OPPO Reno Z are the devices that have made it to Master Lu’s list of best smartphones for first half of 2019.

The top list of best performing smartphones in the starting six months of the year has Nubia Red Magic 3 at the pole position with 459,463 points. Black Shark 2 is the second place with 425,758 points and the OnePlus 7 Pro is placed third with 413,669 points. The other phones in Master Lu’s best performing smartphones list are OnePlus 7, Samsung Galaxy S10+, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom, Vivo iQOO Monster Edition, Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition, Lenovo Z6 Pro and Meizu 16s.

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Master Lu’s top 10 list of chipsets for first half of 2019 has Snapdragon 855 mobile platform in the first position. It is followed by Snapdragon 845 (2.96 GHz) and another SD845 variant (2.8 GHz). The Kirin 980 chipset is on the fourth position followed by Samsung’s Exynos 9810 and Exynos 8895 chipsets. Snapdragon 835, Snapdragon 730, Snapdragon 712 and Snapdragon 710 chipsets have respectively occupied seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions in the list.

Next comes the list of top 10 mobile phone UI which is led by Hydrogen OS by OnePlus followed by Joy UI on Black Shark gaming phones. The Nubia UI, EMUI by Huawei, Flyme by Meizu have made it to the top five. MIUI by Xiaomi ranks sixth, Smartisan OS is on seventh, ColorOS by OPPO is placed on eighth, One UI by Samsung is on ninth and Xperia UI by Sony is on tenth position.

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Lenovo is rolling out a new OTA update for Lenovo Z6 Pro in China. The new firmware update is now rolling out with significant changes in its camera. Lenovo has fully optimized the Lenovo Z6 Pro’s camera with new features and enhancements in the latest update. It has added new Vlog mode supporting dual-view, lock screen flash shooting and wide-angle macro mode to beautifully capture small objects.

The firmware ZUI 11.0.542 also optimizes the performance for smoother camera experience. The new update will improve the power efficiency of the device. Moreover, the wide-angle and macro lens can effectively record variable-speed video.

The update is gradually rolling out to all the Lenovo Z6 Pro in China. We suggest you charge the device up to at least 70% for a smooth rollout. You can also switch the WiFi network to save additional data costs on the carrier data. The update also includes general bug fixes and optimizations.

It was launched on April 23 in Beijing. The device comes with a quad rear camera module consisting of a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens and another 2MP dedicated video camera. On the front, there’s a 32MP camera for selfies.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro carries a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with the support for HDR10 and full DC dimming. There’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 along with the liquid cooling feature,  under-display fingerprint scanner, and Adreno 640 GPU. It comes with a 4000 mAh battery with 27W fast charging technology. It is available three different storage variants: 12GB + 256/512GB storage, 8GB with 128GB storage, and 6 GB + 128GB storage.

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AnTuTu’s top 10 list of best performing Android smartphones for April was led by Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Black Shark 2 gaming phone. The benchmarking platform the top 10 list of smartphones with topnotch performance for May 2019. Various flagship phones from China were tested between May 1 and May 30 to gauge their performance. Also, at least 100 units per model were tested using the latest edition of the AnTuTu benchmarking app to compile the list for the previous month.

As it can be seen in the list below, the Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming-focused phone has bagged number one position in the top 10 best performing smartphones list with an average benchmarking score of 380,921. Apart from the Red Magic 3, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is also a new entrant in the list. The ZTE has managed to salvage the second position with an AnTuTu score of 376,916.

The next positions on the list are occupied by Xiaomi devices. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition is on the third place with an AnTuTu score of 376,092. It is followed by Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone with a benchmarking score of 374,736. Placed on the fifth position is Xiaomi Mi 9 with a score of 372,422.

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The Meizu 16s has occupied the sixth position with an AnTuTu score of 370,315. Another new entrant on the list is OnePlus 7 Pro. With an average benchmarking score of 368,834, the OnePlus phone is now sitting on the seventh spot on the list. The Lenovo Z6 Pro is on the eight position with a score of 363,399. The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are on the ninth and tenth positions. They have respectively scored 362,450 and 361,394.

It is surprising to see the OnePlus 7 Pro only managing to secure seventh position on the list. AnTuTu has claimed that it is because of the high refresh rate of the display that consumes more power. So, the operating system running on the phone has been optimized for increasing its endurance and it does not completely take advantage of Snapdragon 855 mobile platform’s potential. Hence, the smartphone has acquired low average benchmarking score on AnTuTu.

The Vivo iQOO is no longer present on the list because its average benchmarking score is below 360k. AnTuTu has claimed that the AnTuTu score of the phone went down after the recent software update. All the ten phones that have made it to the list of top 10 best performing Android phones for May 2019 are powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset. None of the Kirin 985 SoC driven phone are present on the list. Probably, the upcoming Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro phones may make it to the list in the next month’s AnTuTu’s top 10 list of best performing Android phone.

Strangely, the OPPO 10x Zoom Edition is missing from the list. Hopefully, it will appear along with some with other phones such as Redmi K20 Pro and OnePlus 7 in the next month’s AnTuTu list.

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Lenovo has so far launched two smartphones under its Lenovo Z6 lineup — Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship smartphone and the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition, a watered-down variant of the flagship model. Now, the company has another device up its kitty — Lenovo Z6 Pro Explorer Edition.

In a Weibo post from Lenovo’s Vice President Chang Cheng, it has been confirmed that the company has Z6 Pro Explorer Edition, which features support for 5G connectivity. Most of the smartphone manufacturers have launched a 5G variant of their flagship smartphones launched this year.

Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 5G while Huawei has Mate X and Mate 20 X 5G. Xiaomi had earlier launched the Mi MIX 3 5G while OnePlus has recently announced the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G edition for the European market.

The image shared by the company’s VP on Weibo confirms the 5G availability, making it the first 5G smartphone from Lenovo. The image also shows that the phone has a similar color pattern on the back panel as the standard Z6 Pro model. However, it seems that the Explorer Edition could come with a transparent back panel, similar to the Explorer Edition from Xiaomi.

Apart from the change in the material of the body and support for 5G connectivity, everything else in terms of specifications is expected to be the same as the standard version. It could come with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

The phone will come packed with the sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader. It is powered by Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset clocked at 2.84GHz. There’s also a Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device.

Read More: Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition with SD710, triple cameras and 4,050mAh battery launched for 1,099 Yuan (~$159)

The smartphone’s variants based on the memory configuration are not yet known. It features 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded and the phone is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

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In a world in which flagship phones become every day costlier, the number of people searching for flagship-killers is increasing every day more. Nowadays, you can get the same flagship-like performances as the most expensive handsets by spending less than half of their listing prices, but only if you know what to buy. The newly-announced Asus Zenfone 6, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro are currently among the most impressive flagship phones sold at an affordable price, and this is the perfect comparison for people who want the highest performance with the smallest (and smartest) expense.

Asus Zenfone 6 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro

Design

Asus Zenfone 6 deserves an award just for its incredibly innovative form factor. Its display is almost completely bezel-less and it does not have a notch, thanks to the presence of a rotating camera setup on its rear side. It even comes with an astonishing build quality thanks to the glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 6, its aluminum 6000 series frame and its rotating camera tested with up to 100,000 flips, that is equivalent to 28 selfies a day for five years. On the other hand, it is still worth noting that Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro come with very elegant and premium aesthetics. Between Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro, the former has a better build quality as it is made with stronger materials.

Display

Asus Zenfone 6 is equipped with a panel which shows very realistic colors as it has a 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage and the HDR10 technology. But it is just an IPS panel, so you do not get the same deep blacks and vivid colors you can get with the Xiaomi Mi 9 or the Lenovo Z6 Pro. I personally prefer these two handsets because of their AMOLED panels but also because they have an in-display fingerprint reader which is much more comfortable than the traditional rear scanner found on the Zenfone 6.

Hardware/Software

Given that all of these devices are powered by the amazing Snapdragon 855 chipset which is currently the best SoC by Qualcomm, in each case you get incredibly fast performances in every scenario. But there is still a winner in terms of hardware: the Lenovo Z6 Pro. In its most advanced variant, it boasts 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage, that is the most powerful memory configuration ever found on an affordable flagship phone. All these three phones are based on Android 9 Pie but only Mi 9 and Z6 Pro have a custom user interface installed. Both the Asus Zenfone 6 and the Lenovo Z6 Pro feature a micro SD slot which allows expanding the internal storage, while Xiaomi Mi 9 does not.

Camera

The most complete and versatile rear camera department belongs to the Xiaomi Mi 9. It has a total of three sensors with a main 48 MP lens, an ultrawide secondary sensor and a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. Unlike its rivals, it can record super slow motion videos at 960 fps with a 1080p resolution, and it boasts very accurate laser autofocus. Asus Zenfone 6 does not have a front camera, but you can use the main cameras as selfie cameras thanks to the rotating mechanism. The most convincing front camera belongs to the Lenovo Z6 Pro with a 32 MP resolution.

Battery

Asus is basing most of its marketing efforts for the Zenfone 6 on the rotating cameras and the huge battery. With a high 5000 mAh, there is no affordable flagship which can beat the Zenfone 6 when it comes to battery life. And with its reverse charging technology, it can even double as a power bank. The second place goes to the Lenovo Z6 Pro with its 4000 mAh battery which is still able to last two days with moderate use, despite it can not reach three days unlike the Zenfone 6. Xiaomi Mi 9 has the smallest battery and it is just an average unit, but it is the only to feature a wireless charging technology. And we are talking about fast wireless charging with a power of 20W: Asus Zenfone 6 and Lenovo Z6 Pro can only be charged via cable with a max power of 18W!

Price

The Lenovo Z6 Pro was launched in China with a starting price of just €400/$445 for the base 6/128 GB variant, Xiaomi Mi 9 starts from €450/$500 globally in the 6/64 GB version, and Asus Zenfone 6 starts from €500/$560 in the 6/128 GB configuration. Overall, Asus Zenfone 6 is making a big difference with its bigger battery, stereo speakers, reverse wireless charging and very innovative design, despite it lacks an AMOLED display and a UD fingerprint scanner.

• Read More: ASUS Zenfone 6 arrives with Flip Camera, 5000mAh battery, and SD855 for €499

Asus Zenfone 6 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Z6 Pro

PROS

• Good display
• Great hardware
• Big battery
• 3.5 mm audio jack

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Mi 9

PROS

• Wireless charging
• Great build quality
• Good cameras
• Thin body

CONS

• No micro SD
• Smaller battery

Asus Zenfone 6

PROS

• Innovative design
• Huge battery
• Reverse charging
• Rotating cameras
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• IPS display

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Last month, Lenovo announced its flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z6 Pro and was available for purchase in a few days. The phone was announced in two color options — Blue and Black but only the Black colored variant was available for purchase so far.

Lenovo has now announced that the Blue color variant of the Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship smartphone will be available for purchase from 14th May, i.e. today. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage and is priced at 2,999 Yuan (approximately $436).

Many users on the internet questioned the company why it is calling the color Blue when it clearly appears to be Green. In response to that, Vice President of the Lenovo Group said that the color appears Green inside the room but in sunlight, the color appears Blue.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro flaunts a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen also comes integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader.

The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset clocked at 2.84GHz. It comes in three variants — 6/8/12 GB RAM and three internal storage options — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. There’s a Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device.

Read More: Lenovo unveils a prototype of ThinkPad X1 laptop that features a foldable screen

It features 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded on the device and for the optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature. It is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

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Lenovo may launch a Ferrari Edition for the flagship Z6 Pro soon. The company’s VP Chang Cheng recently took us by surprise by revealing a Z6 Pro draped in red and having Ferrari’s logo at the back. Mr Cheng did not reveal when the edition will be launched but with the leak, we can guess the launch isn’t too far off.

Red coloured phones are always a beauty to behold and the Lenovo Z6 Pro Ferrari edition isn’t any different. The Z6 Pro will join its predecessors, the Lenovo Z5s and Z5 Pro GT which were both released last year and had Ferrari editions. Apart from the body, the quad-camera-packing Z6 Pro GT Ferrari edition may also get some customisation on its software.

Read Also: Lenovo Z6 Pro update adds DC dimming and several other features

The Lenovo Z6 Pro comes with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display. The waterdrop-style notched screen produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset and we expect the Ferrari edition to come in the highest memory configuration. That is the most powerful variant with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The phone runs on ZUI 11 based on Android 9 Pie and packs an on-screen fingerprint scanner. There is an Ultra Game Mode on the phone for accelerated graphics and CPU performance while gaming. The smartphone equally features Coldfront PC-level liquid cooling for heat dissipation.

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AnTuTu benchmarking platform has released its list of top 10 best performing smartphones in China for the month of April 2019. The list has been compiled on the basis of average AnTuTu benchmark scores between April 1 and April 30. The benchmarking platform has carried out benchmark tests on at least 100 units per model. The list is mainly dominated by the Snapdragon 855 SoC powered phones and the top three devices in the list belongs to Xiaomi.

The first position in the list is occupied by Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Edition with an average benchmarking score of 373,715. The second position is acquired by Xiaomi Mi 9 that has scored 373,511 on AnTuTu. Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2 gaming phone comes third with an AnTuTu score of 371,837.

Placed on the fourth is the new entrant Meizu 16s smartphone with a score of 370,306. The Vivo iQOO Monster edition gaming-focused smartphone with 12 GB of RAM has recorded 363,360 on the benchmarking platform. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 smartphones have respectively scored 395,936 and 358,726 on AnTuTu.

The Vivo iQOO standard edition is placed on the eighth position with 354,138 score. All the aforementioned smartphones mentioned in the list are powered by Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The Snapdragon 845 SoC powered Nubia Red Magic Mars gaming smartphone is on the ninth position with a score of 310,612. The last phone in the list is the Honor V20 that is equipped with Kirin 980 SoC. It has scored 306,289 on AnTuTu.

• Read More: ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G floors all other models on AnTuTu as a result of a faster storage

Flagship phone such as Huawei P30, Huawei P30 Pro, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom, Lenovo Z6 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 3 that were unveiled in the previous month in April haven’t made it to the top 10 list of best performing smartphones for the month April. Hopefully, these phones will rank higher on the May month’s best performance smartphones list that will be released in the coming month.

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The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT’s successor – Lenovo Z6 Pro is receiving a new update with firmware version of 11.0.457. There are many new changes and advancements in the new yet enhanced ZUI iteration. Lenovo added much awaited DC dimming technique to lower the brightness on Z6 Pro. The device ditched the old PWN – Pulse Width Modulation technology to reduce brightness due to its ill effects on users’ eyes.

The latest update also visually revamps the U health app. There are some new features like the addition of a manual switch to toggle the night scene mode as per need, a courier card to real-time track the courier and dedicated HDR10 Ultra HD vision portal with single tap operation.

There are some UI changes to the global search widget, and now users can stay updated with the latest news. Other changes involve the addition of battery percentage icon, full-screen viewing, improved Coldfront liquid cooling system for intelligent resource usage. Furthermore, it enhances the camera stability with detailed experience for the users. It fixed issues such as occasional application flickering, inaccurate Uhealth step counter and battery management bug.

The update improves the customisability of the overall system on Lenovo Z6 Pro. It is a significant update which aims to improve the efficiency and performance of the device. The update will also protect your eyes from DWM unusual flickering with the new DC Dimming technique.

• Read More: Lenovo Z6 Pro supports just 18W fast charging but comes with 27W charger

The ZUI 11.0.457 update is rolling out in China and weighs 270.54 MB in size. Users on several forums reported about the update. It may take some time to reach out on every Lenovo Z6 Pro unit.

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After various rumors, leaks and teasers from the company, Lenovo finally launched its flagship smartphone in China — Lenovo Z6 Pro earlier this week. The phone is up for pre-orders and is scheduled to go on sale from 29th April.

Now, a Weibo user posted a new information related to the smartphone which seems a bit odd. The phone comes with a 27W charger in the box, but interestingly the smartphone only support 18W fast charging.

On the Chinese microblogging platfor, the company’s executive said that the charger that comes with the smartphone supports USB Power Delivery 3.0 and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4.0 standards. So, you can use the charger to charge other phones as well.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship smartphone features a 6.39-inch AMOLED Full HD+ with screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The notched screen offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and comes integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader which even works with wet fingers.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s latest 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset that features 2.84GHz octa-core processor. The smartphone comes in 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB RAM options and its storage variants include 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB.

The Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device. It features 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper.

Read More: Lenovo Z6 Pro’s reservations mark hits 200,000 units in just a single day after being launched

The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded on the device and for optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature. It is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging through USB-C.

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Despite the disappointing results obtained in the global market during the last years and the complaints regarding its software support, Meizu is trying once again to succeed in the flagships segment with the new Meizu 16s. A device with a lot of high-end specifications to offer, which will be sold at a quite affordable price. However, it won’t be easy for Meizu to reach its goal, as there are several other affordable flagships in the market. Among the most quoted ones at the moment, there are Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro. So let’s compare them with the Meizu 16s in order to understand if the new Meizu’s flagship can stand a chance against these flagship-killers.

Meizu 16s vs Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro

Design

Meizu is being quite anti-conformist in the last years when it comes to flagships smartphones designs. For the Meizu 16s, the company decided once again not to embrace the notch philosophy, but it still managed to release a device with extremely thin bezels around the display. Further, it was realized with the COF bonding technique and the design curves at an angle of 0.5 degrees, it is very slim and it was engineered to guarantee the best ergonomics. That is why this device surely deserves an award for the originality and the care for the aesthetics. But this does not mean that Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro are not beautiful devices, with their stunning gradient glass backs and their slim bezels.

Display

It does not matter which device you choose, you will get a high-end and pretty nice display, despite not any of these devices offers a display that can be considered at the same level as the most expensive flagships. All come with a Full HD+ Super AMOLED display and an in-display fingerprint reader, but judging from the specs on the paper, Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro should be better. Due to the fact that they are HDR10-compliant and they have high DCI-P3 coverage, they should be able to show more brilliant colors.

Hardware/Software

When it comes to the hardware, Lenovo Z6 Pro is the winner, but only for a slight margin. Indeed, all of them come with the Snapdragon 855 chipset, so you would not notice a huge difference in speed and reactivity. But Lenovo Z6 Pro has more RAM and more internal storage in its highest-end variant. It is equipped with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage, which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. The second place goes to Meizu 16s which comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. Note that both Meizu 16s  and Xiaomi Mi 9 lack the micro SD slot.

Camera

Cameras are definitely among the strongest points of these handsets. They are equipped with different setups, but each of them is impressive. Meizu 16s comes with optical stabilization and a very bright aperture, Xiaomi Mi 9 lacks optical stabilization but it has a triple camera including an ultrawide lens, while Lenovo Z6 Pro, which is the most interesting at a first glance, comes with a quad camera including a TOF 3D sensor and an ultrawide lens. It is still too early to establish which one clicks better photos as two out of three devices have just been announced, so you will have to wait a bit to know our opinion about their cameras.

Battery

Lenovo Z6 Pro has a way bigger battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh, so it will most likely last a lot more than Xiaomi Mi 9 and Meizu 16s in most of the scenarios. And it even comes with the fastest charging technology, so despite its big capacity, it will charge faster.

Price

All of these devices come with very interesting prices: Lenovo Z6 Pro starts from just €400/$445, Meizu 16s costs €420/$468 and Xiaomi Mi 9 carries a €450/$500 price tag. Overall, Lenovo Z6 Pro looks like the most complete device due to its bigger battery, better memory configurations, and a very nice camera department.

• Read More: Meizu 16s arrives with slimmer bezels, better cameras, and a bigger battery

Meizu 16s vs Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Lenovo Z6 Pro: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Z6 Pro

PROS

• Faster charging technology
• Great hardware
• Big battery
• Affordable price

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Mi 9

PROS

• Wireless charging
• Great build quality
• Good cameras
• Affordable price

CONS

• No micro SD
• Smaller battery

Meizu 16s

PROS

• OIS
• Six-LED flash
• Charges quickly
• Original design

CONS

• Costlier

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On April 23, Lenovo had announced the Snapdragon 855 Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship phone. The handset has been available for reservations since its announcement. Its sales are scheduled to begin on April 29. The Chinese firm has confirmed that 200,000 units of the Lenovo Z6 Pro have been registered in a single day after its launch. Such is the popularity of the phone that has arrived in China with a starting price of 2,899 Yuan (~$430).

The Lenovo Z6 Pro has been available for registrations through platforms like official online store of Lenovo, Jingdong Mall and Tmall. The Lenovo Z6 Pro will be releasing in China in four models.

The 6 GB / 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants are respectively priced at 2,899 Yuan (~$430) and 2,999 Yuan (~$445). The 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the Z6 Pro costs 3,799 Yuan (~$545). The most powerful variant with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage is priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$743). The smartphone can be availed in gradient color options of Red and Green.

Lenovo Z6 Pro Specifications

The Lenovo Z6 Pro comes with a 6.39-inch AMOLED display. The waterdrop-style notched screen produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Snapdragon 855 SoC powers all the four variants of the Z6 Pro. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie comes preloaded on the device. There is an Ultra Game Mode on the phone for accelerated graphics and CPU performance while gaming. The smartphone comes with Coldfront PC-level liquid cooling for heat dissipation.

• Read More: Lenovo Z6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: Specs Comparison

The small notch on the front is fitted with a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear side of the phone features a quad camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and 2-megapixel dedicated video camera. It also features ToF 3D camera. The 4,000mAh battery of the Z6 Pro carries support for 27W rapid charging.

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Affordable flagships are back! After a period in which prices kept raising every day more, it is good to see that there are still companies trying to offer smartphones with the best hardware at a modest price. One of the latest ones is the impressive Lenovo Z6 Pro which comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and a price inferior to €400 at the actual change! Here is a comparison between the new flagship-killer and two other affordable flagships of 2019 which are catalyzing the attention of the public: Xiaomi Mi 9 and Oppo Reno in its 10x zoom variant!

Lenovo Z6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Oppo Reno 10x Zoom

Design

If you are looking for the best aesthetical innovation and for the most amazing design, you should choose the Oppo Reno 10x zoom without thinking twice. It is the only to come with a screen-to-body ratio close to 100 percent and no notch. The secret is its shark fin-like pop-up camera which comes out thanks to a motorized slider on the upper part of the device. And the under-display fingerprint reader makes the rear design clean and very attractive, alongside the innovative the vertical stripe under the rear cameras. It is definitely my favorite one, while I am less attracted from the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Lenovo Z6 Pro which come with a traditional waterdrop notch.

Display

While the Oppo Reno 10x zoom has the most innovative and original design, Lenovo Z6 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9 should be able to offer something more in terms of display quality. Indeed, they come with both the HDR10 technology and the DCI-P3 coverage, so its color reproduction should be amazing and better than Oppo Reno 10x zoom. On the other hand, the Oppo Reno 10x zoom has a bigger 6.6-inch panel which may be more comfortable for productivity and multimedia users, even though it makes the phone bulkier and harder to use with one hand.

Hardware/Software

The processor is the same for each of these devices, and it is the best you can expect in 2019. We are talking about the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 running at a max frequency of 2.84 GHz. Despite they all got the same processor, there is a difference in the performances of these devices, at least in their most expensive variants. Indeed, the Lenovo Z6 Pro comes with up to 12 GB of RAM, while Oppo Reno 10x zoom stops at 8 GB and Xiaomi Mi 9 has just 6 GB. Even the internal storage is different in the top-end variants: while Lenovo Z6 Pro arrives at 512 GB of internal storage, the Oppo Reno 10x zoom goes up to 256 GB and Xiaomi Mi 9 stops at 128 GB. The internal storage of the Mi 9 is not even expandable.

Camera

In each case, you will get an amazing camera setup and only a thorough test of each device will tell us which one clicks the best photos. Lenovo Z6 Pro has the highest number of rear cameras: a quad setup including a 48 MP main sensor, an ultrawide lens, a telephoto lens, and even a TOF 3D camera. Despite having just three cameras, Xiaomi Mi 9 remains amazing due to its awesome photo quality, even in the dark. And Oppo Reno 10x zoom is even more interesting as it features OIS on two sensors and a periscope lens with 10x hybrid zoom technology.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 loses this comparison because it has just a 3300 mAh battery, while the real challenge is between the Lenovo Z6 Pro and Oppo Reno 10x zoom equipped with 4000 and 4065 mAh batteries. Given that the differences in terms of battery life are marginal, I would go for the Lenovo Z6 Pro because of its faster charging technology.

Price

Lenovo Z6 Pro starts from about €400/$447 in China, Xiaomi Mi 9 costs €450/$505 globally and Oppo Reno 10x zoom starts from €550/$615. At the end of the day, with the actual prices, Lenovo Z6 Pro has the highest value for money, and that is the most important thing for an affordable flagship.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 9 goes out of stock within 53 seconds during first flash sale

Lenovo Z6 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: PRO and CONS

Lenovo Z6 Pro

PROS

• Faster charging technology
• Great hardware
• Big battery
• Affordable price

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Mi 9

PROS

• Wireless charging
• Great build quality
• Good cameras
• Affordable price

CONS

• No micro SD
• Smaller battery

Oppo Reno 10x zoom

PROS

• Bigger display
• Innovative cameras
• Big battery

CONS

• Costlier

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Last year, Lenovo published Lenovo Z5 Pro GT powered by Snapdragon 855. And recently, Lenovo Z6 Pro has been released, which is also powered by Snapdragon 855, and it will be the strong competitor in the flagship market. Lenovo Z6 Pro comes with 32MP front-facing AI camera, and four rear camera modules which are 48MP main camera, 16MP wide-angle lens, 8MP telephoto lens and 2MP night lens. The handset can take all scenes through the multi-lens combination.

Let’s take a look at the samples of Lenovo Z6 Pro rear camera.

The default camera mode of Lenovo Z6 Pro is 12MP, and the 48MP camera mode need to be manually turned on. I take the daylight samples below by 48MP camera mode, and take the lowlight samples below by 12MP camera mode. The Lenovo Z6 Pro also has the best quality choice can process the photo more elaborative.

Through the performance of Lenovo Z6 Pro, we can see that the photo’s style is inclined to restore the real. Thanks to the 48MP main camera rendering, the handset has higher resolution and keeps more details of the pictures.

In the image of Warcraft character below, the sharpness is noticeably higher, and the details of the character are rendered well.

What’s more, Lenovo Z6 Pro comes with a 125 degree wide-angle lens, which has a super macro with 2.39cm focusing distance.

The combination of telephoto, wide-angle and macro is the popular camera module among many phone manufacturers. Therefore, it’s easy for Lenovo Z6 Pro to realize the multi-scene composition and increases the coverage of the photo scene.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro comes with a night lens with single pixel size of 2.9 micron. At present, the single pixel size of most commonly used sensors is between 1 to 2 microns. The 2.9 micron size is larger, so the night shot images of Lenovo Z6 Pro will be brighter.

Let’s look at the selfies samples.

The selfie samples of the Lenovo Z6 Pro looks natural, and there is no noticeable color shading. The front-facing camera supports portrait mode and built-in five beauty effects.

In addition, when you take photos by rear camera, Lenovo Z6 Pro carries support AI beauty.

Compared with the selfies effects of other smartphone, there is room for improvement of Lenovo Z6 Pro. I deem that it can increase the variety of AI beauty effects.

Lenovo Z6 Pro comes with HYPER VIDEO, which combines hardware and software to realize the video features of super sports, macro, wide-angle and so on.

The realization of this feature is based on the four different kinds of lenses, which can shoot video in different styles.

What’s more, the official claims that, thanks to the advantage of four cameras, Lenovo Z6 Pro will have dual scene vlog feature in the future.

The camera of Lenovo Z6 Pro is amazing because of the four different kinds of cameras. I’m a big fan of tour, so the Lenovo Z6 Pro is my pick. But the camera algorithm of the handset needs to be improved.

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The Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone has been made official through an unveil event in China. It is the company’s second Snapdragon 855 SoC powered phone that has been announced just four months after the launch of Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. The handset comes with a waterdrop-style notched display. Its highest configuration model has 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Also, it is the first Lenovo smartphone to arrive with four rear-mounted cameras.

Lenovo Z6 Pro Specifications and Features

The Lenovo Z6 Pro sports a glass and metal combination chassis. The AMOLED display of that measures 6.39 inches offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The notched screen offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen of the phone is integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader which even works with wet fingers. Lenovo Z6 Pro’s display is equipped with features like DCI-P3 wide color gamut, HDR10, blue light filter and full-range DC dimming.

The 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset that features 2.84 GH octa-core processor powers the Lenovo Z6 Pro. The smartphone comes in 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB RAM options and its storage variants include 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB.

The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device. For optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature It is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 27W fast charging through USB-C. The Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device.

A 32-megpixel AI powered selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture sits inside the front notch of the Lenovo Z6 Pro. The AI Hyper Video quad camera setup on the back panel of the smartphone features a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 16-megapixel super wide-angle lens with 125-degree field-of-view, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel super video camera with f/1.8 aperture, 2.9micron pixel size and 6-axis OIS. The photography features available on the Z6 Pro include super night scene mode, super-macro images up to 2.39 through super wide-angle lens, Hyper Video and Double View Vlog which is nothing but simultaneous capturing of videos through front and rear cameras. The quad camera setup is assisted by dual-tone LED flash and laser autofocus.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro comes with L1 + L5 dual-frequency GPS technology for accurate location tracking. The smartphone also supports reverse charging through USB-C port. The other connectivity features of the Z6 Pro are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone measures 157.5 x 74.6 x 8.65mm and weighs 185 grams.

Lenovo Z6 Pro Price and Release Date

The Lenovo Z6 Pro variants and their pricing have been listed below:

• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,899 Yuan (~$431)
• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,999 Yuan (~$446)
• 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 3,799 Yuan (~$565)
• 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage – 4,999 Yuan (~$744)

The Lenovo Z6 Pro smartphone comes in gradient color choices such as Red-Black and Green-Blue. The handset is now available for reservations through the official online store, Jingdong Mall and Tmall. The official sales of the phone will begin on April 29 at 10 AM (local time) in China.

Lenovo has claimed that it will be cooperating with the three major cellular service providers in China to become the first 5G ready domestic brand by launching the Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G Discovery Edition.

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Lenovo will finally launch the much-anticipated Z6 Pro flagship tomorrow (April 23) in China. Ahead of the launch, Lenovo’s VP Chang Cheng has revealed the full specifications of the model on Weibo. Mr Cheng has been the source of most of the details we know about the Lenovo and this last leak could be termed as “the straw that broke the camel’s back”. As it stands, little is left unknown about the Lenovo Z6 Pro.

The VP shared a screenshot of the “About Phone” page of the Z6 Pro. The screenshot reaffirms the presence of a 6.39-inch water drop notch screen with a 32MP selfie cam and built-in fingerprint scanner. The device will be powered by a Snapdragon 855 which will pair with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. This is definitely likely the topmost variant as there will be other memory variants. The most spectacular feature is unarguably the quad camera setup at the back which is shown to consist of a 48MP + 16MP + 8MP + 2MP camera sensors. The sensors are said to team up to provide the capability for the phone to output images at a resolution of 100MP. The rear camera is also listed to feature the new Hyper Video feature for faster speed transfers and have enhanced macro capabilities.

The screenshot shows the Z6 Pro will have dual SIM capabilities, both 4G, although the device is said to support 5G connectivity. It runs on ZUI 11 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The phone is also listed to pack a 4000 mAh battery as well as Dolby Panoramic Sound for enhanced 360-degree sound and a liquid cooling system.

Read Also: Lenovo Z6 Pro camera samples showcase its day and night time prowess

What’s left is for Lenovo to announce the pricing and availability. Perhaps, we’ll need some explanations on how the 100MP resolution image pans out.

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The design of the Lenovo Z6 Pro’s display has remained a mystery but we don’t have to wait until its launch on Tuesday, April 23 to know what it looks like. A video ad for the phone has now been uploaded on the web and it shows what the phone looks like.

The Z6 Pro will not have a notch-less display like the Z5 Pro GT, so that means no slider design or pop-up selfie camera. Instead, it will have a U-shaped notch similar to that of the Essential PH-1 according to the video.

The video advert also confirms the phone will have its fingerprint scanner under the display and have four rear cameras. It appears the phone may also come in just one color variant as the advert doesn’t show any other variant other than the red and black on we have seen in leaked photos and press renders.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro will have four cameras with a bunch of features. The reservation page Lenovo put up on its site shows the phone will have a large 2.9μm pixel size, super night mode, 8-axis OIS, a Time of Flight (ToF) camera, a 2.39-centimeter super macro mode, and a 125° super wide-angle field of view.

READ MORE: Buy Top Variants of Lenovo S5 Pro Global Version at Lowered Prices on Giztop

The Lenovo Z6 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor, have support for 5G, pack a 4000mAh battery, have liquid-cooling, and stereo speakers with Dolby audio.

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Lenovo’s VP Chang Cheng has garnered a notorious reputation for overhyping the company’s products. But the upcoming Lenovo Z6 Pro seems to be a genuine flagship phone in the making. The Z6 Pro’s details have been revealed over time, including a quad-camera setup that has the potential of capturing photos at up to 100MP resolution despite having a 48MP main sensor. While we wait for the device to be launched on April 23 to find out how that will be possible, Mr Cheng has shared a couple of sample photos shot by the Z6 Pro.

The samples were captured both at night and in the day time, including during sunrise and sunset. Since it was posted on Weibo, the EXIF data of the pictures are missing. So we can’t authoritatively confirm if the Z^ Pro indeed captured the pictures. However, the samples look quite stunning, enough to compare with the cameras of other flagship models around.

Apart from the camera samples, a video showcasing the macro photography prowess of the Z6 Pro’s camera was also posted on Weibo. The video has also been converted to a YouTube video. Although we haven’t seen a phone camera with this feature, the output looks interesting. We can’t say if this feature uses the periscope zoom or a different kind of technology. It is also possible that it is software driven.

Lenovo has a whole lot of explaining to do regarding the camera prowess of the Z6 Pro and we can’t wait to get the details on April 23. Check out more camera samples from below.

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Lenovo recently confirmed that the Chinese company’s upcoming flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z6 Pro will be officially launched on 23rd April. Ahead of the phone’s launch, a lot of details have been revealed online.

Now, the company has shared a new image of the smartphone on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, revealing major hardware specifications of the device. It shows the phone with four camera sensors on the back and confirms that it’ll have AI-powered features.

It also mentions that the smartphone will come with eight-axis optical image stabilization. The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core flagship chipset, which is powering most of the flagship smartphones launched this year.

This will be the company’s second smartphone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, after the launch of Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, which also comes with up to 12 GB of RAM.

The company further adds that the phone will come with a PC-class liquid cooling technology, allowing the device to run at a constant high speed. As for the battery capacity, it is now confirmed to pack 4,000mAh battery.

The primary camera sensor on the back side will be of 48-megapixels and the company has also confirmed that the phone will be capable of taking 100-megapixel photos, making it the first smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC to do so.

Last week, the company’s executive had posted a screenshot of the phone’s network icons on Weibo, confirming that the upcoming flagship smartphone, Z6 Pro, will come with support for 5G connectivity.

Recently, it was leaked that the smartphone will come with a waterdrop notch display and will offer 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Further, the phone will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Read More: Upcoming Lenovo Z6 Pro’s AnTuTu score revealed by Lenovo VP Chang Cheng, Scores over 400K

The Lenovo Z6 Pro, the upcoming flagship smartphone from Lenovo, is scheduled to go official on 23rd April. However, ahead of the launch, the smartphone has been made available for reservations through the company’s official website and JD.com in China.

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It has become quite common for upcoming smartphones to pop up on benchmarking apps like AnTuTu, Geekbench, and Master Lu. And sometimes, it’s the company itself that reveals these scores before its launch. This time, it was Lenovo’s VP, Chang Cheng who decided to share the AnTutu score of the Lenovo Z6 Pro via his Weibo account. As expected, the phone manages to score pretty well in the benchmarking app.

In the image shared by Chang Cheng, the Lenovo Z6 Pro scores over 400,000 on AnTuTu. Flagships with Snapdragon 855 tend to score just under 400K, so this is quite a remarkable figure. However, we have often seen that official scores come out inflated than real-life figures. And considering Lenovo’s track record, expect a score that’s slightly lower than this in real life.

We already know a few specifications of the Lenovo Z6 Pro. The phone will feature a quad-camera setup at the back with Hyper Video technology. We have covered the phone’s renders and camera layout in detail here, so check that article out for more details. As for the phone’s specs, we know that it will come with Snapdragon 855 inside with one 2.39cm macro lens and a 48MP AI camera. The quad camera setup is capable of capturing 100MP photos. Also, Lenovo has confirmed its partnership its Legion gaming brand for this phone.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro launches on April 23, so stay tuned for more details.

Meanwhile, you can check out some of our recent Lenovo Z6 Pro coverage from below. 

• Lenovo Z6 Pro live image shows quad camera setup with Hyper Video feature
• Lenovo Z6 Pro is up for reservations in China ahead of its launch on April 23
• Lenovo Z6 Pro is codenamed Monkey King, aims to take on Xiaomi Mi 9
• Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship smartphone confirmed to have 5G support
• Lenovo Z6 Pro to House a 2.39cm Super Macro Lens, Hyper Video Function and More
• Lenovo Z6 Pro retail box is designed by Beijing Olympic Games Xiangyun Torch Designer

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The Lenovo Z6 Pro is one of the flagships scheduled for release this month. It is also Lenovo‘s first flagship of the year. The phone will come with quad cameras and a feature called “Hyper Video” which Lenovo says will be one of the trends of the 5G era.

Over the past week, we have seen official images that show a part of the phone but today is the first time we are seeing a live photo (and official renders) of the device.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro as seen in the photo is covered in glass that is pretty reflective. There is a streak of red that runs from the top, passes through the cameras and down to the bottom.

The cameras are stacked vertically on the left and all have red rings around them. Three of the sensors are housed together and slightly raised while the fourth is separated. There is also an LED flash flanking the sensors on the right. If you look closely, you can make out the words “Hyper Video” and “48MP AI Quad Camera”.

There are two official renders too. One of them shows the phone has a laser focus module beside the LED flash which is not visible in the live photo. There also seems to be more red streaks which we believe becomes visible depending on the angle light is reflected by the device.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro will have 5G support and be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset. The front of the phone is still a mystery but there are rumors it will sport a waterdrop notch and have a screen-to-body ratio higher than 90%.

READ MORE: Lenovo K6 Enjoy with a 6.2-inch display, dual cameras and ~$208 price launched in China

The device is set to launch on April 23 in China. Like a lot of other Lenovo phones released in its home country, this may also not get an international release.

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Lenovo recently confirmed that the Chinese company’s upcoming flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z6 Pro will be officially launched in its home country on 23rd April. Ahead of the phone’s launch, a lot of details have been revealed online.

In the latest update, the company’s Vice President and General Manager of Lenovo’s consumer business in China has shared a few photos of the phone’s features, confirming its camera capabilities.

It confirms that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will come with four camera sensors on the back side and the primary sensor will be of 48-megapixels. It also confirms that the phone will be capable of taking 100-megapixel photos, making it the first smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC to do so.

Recently, it was leaked that the smartphone will come with a waterdrop notch display and will offer 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Further, the phone will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Last week, the company’s executive had posted a screenshot of the phone’s network icons on Weibo, confirming that the upcoming flagship smartphone, Z6 Pro, will come with support for 5G connectivity.

As said, the phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 855 chipset, making it the company’s second smartphone to be using this chipset after Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, which also offer up to 12GB of RAM.

Read More: Lenovo’s upcoming flagship Z6 Pro is codenamed “Monkey King”, aims to take on Xiaomi Mi 9

Currently, no more information is available about this upcoming Lenovo flagship smartphone. However, the launch date is just a couple of days away, so it isn’t much of a wait before we come to know for sure what the Lenovo Z6 Pro packs, as well as its pricing and availability details.

Ahead of the phone’s official launch on 23rd April, the Lenovo Z6 Pro has been made available for reservations through the company’s official website and JD.com in China.

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Lenovo’s upcoming flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z6 Pro, which is all set to get launched on 23rd April in China, is now up for reservations through the company’s official website and JD.com in China.

The development comes just a day after the company’s executive hinted through a post on Weibo that the Z6 Pro, which is codenamed “Monkey King” will directly compete against the Xiaomi Mi 9 launched a couple of months ago.

As for the Lenovo Z6 Pro specifications, it has already been confirmed that the smartphone will come powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor and will also come with support for 5G connectivity — a first from the company.

Earlier, the company had hinted that the phone’s camera will be able to capture 100-megapixel shots. There is a possibility that the company could be relying on some sort of software trick for shooting 100-megapixel images through the smartphone.

This could be HyperVision camera feature that the company has been teasing since February. Through another teaser, the Chinese firm also confirmed that the Z6 Pro supports Hyper Video that can be transferred at higher rates than existing videos. Till now, it is yet to reveal the details of the HyperVision Camera and Hyper Video features.

The camera-related features that are expected to be available on the device include super macro, super anti-shake, ultra-wide-angle lens, super night mode, and super slow-motion video shooting.

Read More: Lenovo patents a foldable smartphone design that folds on the back

To know exactly what the smartphone offers, as well as its pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait until the company officially launches the Lenovo Z6 Pro at a launch event on 23rd April in China.

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Lenovo has already confirmed that the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z6 Pro is going to make its official debut on 23rd April in China. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch, more information related to the device is surfacing online.

The company’s head for the China region took to Chinese microblogging platform Weibo to announce that the one month long internal testing of the Z6 Pro has been successfully completed and the phone is ready to get launched on 23rd April.

He also revealed that the phone’s internal name is “Money King” and from the text he posted on Weibo, it seems that the company is planning to place the Lenovo Z6 Pro in such as way that it directly competes against Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone Mi 9.

It has already been confirmed that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will come powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor and will also come with support for 5G connectivity — a first from the company.

Earlier, the company had hinted that the phone’s camera will be able to capture 100-megapixel shots. There is a possibility that the company could be relying on some sort of software trick for shooting 100-megapixel images through the smartphone.

This could be HyperVision camera feature that the company has been teasing since February. Through another teaser, the Chinese firm also confirmed that the Z6 Pro supports Hyper Video that can be transferred at higher rates than existing videos. Till now, it is yet to reveal the details of the HyperVision Camera and Hyper Video features.

Read More: Lenovo’s Z6 Pro teaser confirms Legion Gaming brand partnership, shows Super Thin Bezels

We’ll come to know everything related to this flagship smartphone when the device gets officially launched in Beijing, China next week on 23rd April. Till then, do let us know what do you think about this upcoming smartphone.

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Lenovo recently revealed that the Chinese company’s upcoming flagship smartphone — Lenovo Z6 Pro will be officially launched in China on 23rd April. Ahead of the phone’s launch, a lot of details have been revealed online.

Now, in a new development, the company’s executive has posted a screenshot of the phone’s network icons on Weibo, which confirms that the upcoming flagship smartphone, Z6 Pro, will come with support for 5G connectivity.

It has already been confirmed that the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor. This won’t be the company’s first device to pack SD855 SoC. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is also powered by the same chipset.

In the previously shared teasers, the company hinted that the phone’s camera will be able to capture 100-megapixel shots. There is a possibility that the company could be relying on some sort of software trick for shooting 100-megapixel images through the smartphone.

This could be HyperVision camera feature that the company has been teasing since February. Through another teaser, the Chinese firm also confirmed that the Z6 Pro supports Hyper Video that can be transferred at higher rates than existing videos. Till now, it is yet to reveal the details of the HyperVision Camera and Hyper Video features.

Read More: Lenovo Z6 Pro teaser confirms Legion Gaming brand partnership, shows Super Thin Bezels

To know exactly what the smartphone offers, as well as its pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait until the company officially launches the Lenovo Z6 Pro at a launch event on 23rd April in China.

(Source)

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Few months ago, Meizu CEO Jack Wong had claimed that the company will be launching the Meizu 16s series in April. The second week of April has already begun and there is no official update on the Meizu 16s launch date yet. However, a Chinese leakster with good record on leaking information has claimed that the Meizu 16s will be announced on April 23. On the very same day, Lenovo will be also unleashing its Snapdragon 855 powered Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship phone.

According to the tipster, the Meizu 16s series will be tentatively announced on April 23 at Zhuhai Base Camp in China. At the same time, the Meizu’s official flagship store on Tmall has a poster that states that a “Sparkling New Machine” will be on sale soon. The store will be warming up for the new product on April 21 and 22 which is another indication that the Chinese manufacturer may launch the Meizu 16s on April 23.

The above image taken from Meizu’s Tmall official store show two headphones that have been already announced in the past. The poster is talking about the other new product that will be announced soon. Since the company is expected to unleash the Meizu 16s series in April, it is likely that it could be teasing its arrival on Tmall.

The Meizu 16s has already passed TENAA certification through which it has been revealed that it will be arriving with a 6.2-inch full HD+ AMOLED display. It will be sporting a symmetrical design and its upper and lower bezels will be slightly slimmer than the Meizu 16th. The Snapdragon 85 mobile platform will be fueling the phone along with up to 8 GB of RAM. It will be arriving with 128 GB of native storage. The Android 9 Pie OS flavored with the latest edition of Flyme UI will be available on the device.

• Read More: Meizu global users complain over lack of software support

The smartphone will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The OIS enabled 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 + 5-megapixel dual camera setup will be available on the rear side of the phone. For capturing, it will be featuring the same 20-megapixel selfie camera that can be found on the Meizu 16th handset. The smartphone will be packed with a 3,600 mAh battery that will carry support for 24W rapid charging.

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Lenovo has been teasing the launch of Z6 Pro flagship smartphone from quite some time and recently, the company finally confirmed that the smartphone will be launched in China at an event in Beijing on 23rd April.

One of the highlights of the smartphone is that it will come with a feature called “Hyper Video”, which the company has been teasing since revealing that it plans to launch Lenovo Z6 Pro later this year. However, not much is known about this feature.

Now, ahead of the phone’s official launch, the company has shared camera samples of the smartphone during the night time. There’s a watermark on the images that reads “Night Scene Video Shooting”, which could be the Hyper Video function.

From the looks of it, the images seem pretty awesome for the low-light conditions with a rich amount of colors and details. The images are also pretty sharp and have a good layer of light on top. It appears that the camera has a single pixel of 2.9μm, a larger photosensitive area, and supports 80dB over-motion map.

According to the reports, the Z6 Pro will come with support for 125-degree ultra-wide-angle shooting, 2.39cm macro shooting and a maximum output of 100 million pixels in addition to the night scene function.

A recent teaser of the smartphone hinted that the phone’s camera will be able to capture 100-megapixel shots. There is a possibility that the company could be relying on some sort of software trick for shooting 100-megapixel images through the smartphone.

The camera-related features that are expected to be available on the device include super macro, super anti-shake, ultra-wide-angle lens, super night mode, and super slow-motion video shooting. The company has also confirmed that the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor, which powers most of the flagship smartphones launching this year.

Read More: Teaser of Lenovo’s Z6 Pro smartphone confirms Legion Gaming brand partnership, shows Super Thin Bezels

To know exactly what the smartphone offers, as well as its pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait until the company officially launches the Lenovo Z6 Pro at a launch event on 23rd April in China.

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Lenovo confirmed earlier today that its Z6 Pro flagship will launch on April 23 in Beijing, China. After the confirmation, the company released a new teaser for the device which further confirms a few more details about the device.

Lenovo Mobile’s official account on Weibo released a render of the front of the phone a few hours back. This image confirms that the phone will be released in partnership with Lenovo’s Legion brand. For those who don’t know, Legion is a gaming focus brand by the PC giant, which was unveiled a couple of years back. It’s similar to Acer’s Predator lineup and ASUS’ ROG series. Given its association with the company’s gaming brand, it’s evident that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will come with some gaming-centric features.

Apart from this brand partnership, we can also figure out more about the phone’s front. After playing around with the brightness of the image, it is revealed that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will come with super thin bezels at the bottom. In other areas, bezels are basically non-existent. Even on top, the earpiece fits inside a very thin profile, ensuring the overall screen to body ratio is extremely high. Of course, this information is derived from the render and not the actual device. Given how official teasers like to hide the real bezels on its smartphones, we would have to wait and see whether the real Z6 Pro has such a high screen to body ratio.

Apart from its super thin bezels, the phone is confirmed to feature an overclocked version of Snapdragon 855. Further, it will be equipped with HyperVision camera with a special video mode called HyperVideo. An earlier teaser revealed that HyperVideo is most likely the ability of the smartphone to capture macro+slo-mo videos. Apart from this, there are also rumors about the Z6 Pro being able to capture 100MP camera samples. However, we haven’t got any more details about it.

With less than 15 days left for its official launch, expect more teasers from the company in the coming days.

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