Motorola has started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update to the majority of its devices. They have already rolled out the Android Pie update for Moto G6, G6 Play, Z3 Play and few other devices. Along with the official availability of the Android 9.0 Pie on Moto G6 Plus and P30 Note device, Kernel source has also been released. The Lenovo owned company has published Android Pie based kernel source codes for both the devices.

It’s a boon for users, as the new kernel source would allow the developers to create custom ROMs based on the Android Pie for both the device. Motorola took to Github and published the new kernel sources for P30 Note and Moto G6 Plus. The first kernel package is for the ‘Chef’ aka P30 Note. Although, a similarly nicknamed named device, Motorola One Power is also speculated to receive the kernel package. Overall, both the devices will get custom ROMs based on Android Pie soon.

Another device is the Moto G6 Plus, nicknamed ‘Evert’.  The kernel source for G6 Plus will not be compatible with the Moto G6 device. Although, concerned developers can start downloading the kernel source from the source link below.

Motorola has always remained ahead in distributing the kernel source code of their devices. It’s a rule distribute the new kernel source code under the GPLv2 license of Linux which legally necessitates kernel source code distribution.

Additionally, Motorola launched P30 Note in Septemeber, 2018 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. It is available in 4/6GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. On the other hand, Moto G6 Plus launched last year in May with Snapdragon 630 chipset. It is available in two different variants of 4/6GB RAM and 64/128 GB internal storage. Both devices have received a good response and managed to garner huge sales.

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Now, the availability of Android Pie Kernel source of both the devices will open doors for third-party ROMs development. By the way,  How many of you are eagerly waiting for customised Android Pie based ROM?

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Just ahead of the IFA 2018 tech expo in Berlin, Germany, Lenovo-owned Motorola announced One and One Power smartphones. These phones were unveiled with stock version of Android. Today, Motorola has launched the One Power handset with ZUI 4.0 in China with Motorola P30 Note moniker.

Motorola P30 Note specifications and features

Motorola P30 Note features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD panel that carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. The notched screen carries support for 19:9. The handset measures 156 x 76 x 8.4mm and it weighs 198 grams.

The Snapdragon 636 chipset powers the smartphone. The 64 GB and 128 GB storage versions respectively feature 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. It comes with a microSD card slot. It is equipped with f/1.8 aperture 16-megapixel + f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a front-facing camera of 12-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The dual cameras are equipped with dual-tone LED flash.

Just as mentioned above, there is no difference in terms of specifications of the One Power and the newly unveiled P30 Note smartphone. The handset is preinstalled with ZUI 4.0 flavored version of the Android 8.1 Oreo. It receives power from 5,000mAh battery that carries support for fast charging.

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As far as pricing is concerned, the 64 GB + 4 GB and 64 GB + 6 GB models of the P30 Note have arrived in variants like 1,999 Yuan (~$292) and 2,299 Yuan (~$335). The handset has arrived in a single color variant of Midnight Black. The company is providing JBL L20R headphones as a free gift in the home country.

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Lenovo-owned Motorola has recently announced the Motorola P30 smartphone in China. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to launch two other P-series phones such as P30 Note and P30 Play. Recent reports have suggested that the P30 Note could be arriving as Motorola One Power outside of China. Hence, it is speculated that the P30 could be the Motorola One phone. An Indian publication has shared the specifications and press renders of the upcoming Motorola One Power smartphone.

Motorola One Power Specs and Features

The below shown render of the Motorola One Power show that it will be arriving with a unibody design. However, it is yet to be confirmed whether it will be featuring a polycarbonate or metallic chassis. With P2i nano-coating onboard, the Motorola One Power is a liquid repellent device.

The leaked specs sheet of the Motorola One Power shows that it is equipped with a 6.18-inch screen that produces Full HD+ resolution and aspect ratio of 19:9. The handset offers a screen-to-body ratio of 81 percent.

The Snapdragon 636 chipset that includes 1.8 GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the smartphone. The handset will be equipped in variants like 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. It also features a microSD card slot. The 5,000mAh battery carries support for 15W fast charging through USB-C.

For photography, the handset is fitted with an LED enabled dual camera setup that includes 16-megapixel primary sensor with a pixel size of 1.12micron and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. It is fitted with a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with 1.25micron. The rear-mounted and front-facing cameras are both equipped with LED flash. The front camera doubles up as face unlock feature.

The software of the Motorola One Power has not appeared in this leak. However, the handset could be an Android One device running on stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo. The other features of the smartphone include rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and 3.5mm audio jack.

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As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the launch date and pricing of Motorola One Power. However, it seems that its launch will not be far away, and it could be priced competitively to take on the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Nokia 6.1 Plus. What do you think about the specifications of the smartphone? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Lenovo owned Motorola is expected to announce P30, P30 Play and P30 Note smartphones on Aug. 15. The P30 series smartphones were recently found listed on the official website of Motorola China. Today, the P30 smartphone has once again surfaced on the same website with its images and some specs. The listing is no longer accessible, but a couple of tech sites were able to capture renders and specs of the phone before it was taken down.

The Motorola P30 is the first notched smartphone from the company. In fact, the appearance of the P30 is very similar to the Lenovo Z5 phone that was unveiled in June.

The P30 handset features a 6.2inch display that produces an aspect ratio of 19:0. The display is shielded by 2.5D curved glass. The exact name of the processor that powers the smartphone is not mentioned. However, it seems that the handset could be fueled by Snapdragon 636. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM.

The Motorola P30 has two storage models of 64 GB and 128 GB. It is very likely to arrive with Android Oreo OS. Since it seems to be a device meant for Chinese market, it may feature ZUI skin. The handset is packed with a 3,000mah battery that includes support for 18W fast charging.

For photography, the Motorola P30 is equipped with 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel AI powered dual camera system. The exact configuration of the front camera is not mentioned, but the leak reveals that it can capture selfie shots with bokeh effect through AI. The backside of the phone which seems to be made out of glass features the logo of the company. It is likely that it could be embedded with a fingerprint scanner.

Some of the other features of the Motorola P30 smartphone include Dolby 360 surround sound and there is U-touch split-screen mode. There is a gaming mode that can block calls and notifications for enjoying games without any disturbance. One of the images show the Motorola P30 with a transparent rear.

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The above image shows that the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model of the Motorola P30 is priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$290). The three color variants of the P30 are called Ice Jade White, Bright Black and Aurora. The last one seems to be color gradient of blue and purple and it appears like the Twilight edition of Huawei P20 and P20 Pro phones.

What’s your opinion on the Motorola P30 and its leaked pricing? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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