Back in early March, OPPO started recruiting beta testers for OPPO Reno2 Android 11-based ColorOS 11 update, Now, one and a half months later, the company has begun to roll out the stable update as scheduled.

The OPPO Reno2 ColorOS 11 (Android 11) update is currently live in the following regions.

• India
• Malaysia
• Indonesia
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Thailand
• Cambodia
• Myanmar
• Pakistan
• Kazakhstan

The latest system update for the smartphone comes with the following firmware versions depending on the region.

• C.45
• C.47
• C.49
• F.13
• F.15
• F.16

According to the official announcement post on ColorOS Community, users need to be on firmware version F.17 to receive the update.

In order to download this update, users are asked to navigate to Settings >  Software Updates > Gear Icon > Official Version Application. On this page, they will have to mark the ‘Apply Now’ checkbox and finally, download and install the update.

It is worth noting that ColorOS 11 is the second major update for the OPPO Reno2 after ColorOS 7 (Android 10) that was released last year. Since OPPO is known for only providing two Android updates, Android 11 should be the last major update for this handset.

Anyway, the device should continue to receive security patches and bug fixes for some time after this update reaches every user.

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Last week, OPPO revealed the ColorOS 11 update plan for the month of March. According to that, the Chinese smartphone maker is supposed to open beta registrations for the OPPO Reno2 for India tomorrow (March 10). However, the company has started recruiting testers a day earlier today (March 9) for not only India but also Malaysia as well.

OPPO launched the OPPO Reno2 smartphone in the second half of 2019. The device debuted with ColorOS 6.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to Android 10-based ColorOS 7. And now, the company has begun to recruit testers for ColorOS 11 (Android 11) beta for this handset.

Right now, the Android 11 beta program for the OPPO Reno2 is only live in India and Malaysia. In order to participate, interested users need to be on firmware version C.45. If they are, they can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions.

That said, it is worth noting that the company will be only recruiting a handful of users. So if you are interested, make sure to enroll in the program as soon as possible. However, the announcement post does say that there will be more batches down the link.

Anyway, selected users will start receiving ColorOS 11 beta build via OTA within a week. Lastly, the stable update should be available for the regular public in a month or two.

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Oppo has been updating its devices to ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 for weeks now. But it is yet to roll out updates in all the regions. Two weeks back, the Chinese smartphone maker updated some of its handsets like Reno 2, Reno Z, F11 series, and others in some global markets. Now, today, the official Twitter account of ColorOS shared update timeline for 17 smartphones sold in countries across Europe and Australia.

Here’s the list of 17 Oppo devices and their respective ColorOS 7 update timeline for Europe and Australia.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition

Oppo Reno

Oppo Reno 5G

Oppo R17

Oppo R17 Pro / RX17 Pro

Oppo Find X Series

Oppo A5 2020, A9 2020

Oppo Reno 2

Oppo Reno Z

Oppo Reno 2 Z

Oppo F9, F9 Pro

Oppo F7, F7 128GB

Oppo R15

Oppo R15 Pro

Oppo A91

As usual, the updates will be rolled out in batches and hence it may take time to reach every device. Optionally, users can go to Settings -> Software Update on their phones to manually check and download the update during the given time.

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Lately, Oppo has been pushing stable ColorOS 7 update based on Android 10 to the eligible devices in China after being delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the global versions of these devices are getting a similar treatment. The handsets that are currently receiving the OTA update are listed along with their respective builds in a table below.

Since the update is being rolled out through OTA (over the air), it is being seeded out to units in batches. Hence, it might take time to reach every user. In order to check whether your device has received the update, head over to Settings -> Software Updates section.

To know more about ColorOS 7, check our launch coverage. Also, Oppo has already released ColorOS 7.1 and it comes pre-loaded on new smartphones like the Find X2 / X2 Pro.

Here’s the official changelog of ColorOS 7 stable update provided by the company for the above-mentioned handsets.

• Visuals
  • Brand new borderless design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient.
  • Added OPPO Sans as the default font. The new font delivers a refreshing feel and fits well with OPPO’s pursuit of blending beauty and technology.

• Smart Sidebar
  • Optimised user interfaces and improved one-handed operation.
  • Drag an app out of Smart Sidebar to open it in Split-screen mode.
  • Added two settings: Assistive Ball Opacity and Hide Assistive Ball on Fullscreen App.
  • Optimised the Floating Window feature for more apps.
  • Added a bubble: A bubble is displayed when you open an app in a floating window from the Smart Sidebar. Tap the bubble to collapse and open the app.

• Screenshot
  • Optimised 3-Finger Screenshot: Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen and swipe your fingers to adjust the screenshot size. Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen and swipe your fingers outwards to capture a long screenshot.
  • Added screenshot settings: You can adjust the position of the screenshot preview floating window and set the screenshot sound.
  • Optimised screenshot preview floating window: After taking a screenshot, drag it up and release to share it, or drag it down and release to take a long screenshot.

• Navigation Gestures 3.0
  • New gesture: Swipe inward from both sides of the screen and then hold to switch to the previous app.
  • Optimised gestures: All gestures are supported in landscape mode.

• System
  • Added Dark Mode: Protects your eyes while reducing power consumption.
  • Added Focus Mode: Shields you from outside distractions when you are learning or working.
  • Added all new charging animation.
  • Optimised the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation.
  • Swipe left or right to ignore banner notifications.
  • Added a pause function for screen recording.
  • Added a floating window and settings for screen recording.
  • New sounds added for file deletion, calculator key touches, and compass pointer.
  • Optimised system pre-loaded ringtones.
  • Added TalkBack floating prompts for Accessibility.
  • Colour Accessibility Mode added to improve the user experience for visually impaired users.
  • New management function for recent tasks: You can view memory information about recent tasks and lock apps.

• Games
  • Optimised visual interaction for Game Space.
  • Optimised the startup animation for Game Space.

• Home Screen
  • More live wallpapers.
  • Added Art+ static wallpapers.
  • Customise whether to open Global Search or the notification drawer when swiping down on the Home screen.
  • Customise the size, shape, and style of app icons on the Home screen.
  • Swipe up on the Lock screen to switch unlock methods.
  • Optimised the graphic design of password unlocks to facilitate one-handed operations.
  • Supported live wallpapers on the Lock screen.
  • More screen-off clock styles.
  • Added a simple Home screen mode, featuring larger fonts and icons and a clearer layout.

• Security
  • Connect your phone to Wi-Fi networks using a random MAC address to avoid targeted ads and protect your privacy.

• Tools
  • In Quick Settings or Smart Sidebar, you can open Calculator in a floating
  • Added the trim feature in Recordings.
  • Added the Weather (dynamic) ringtone, which automatically adapts to the current weather.
  • Added weather-adaptive animations in Weather.

• Camera
  • Optimised the Camera UI for better user experience.
  • Optimised the Timer UI and sound.

• Photos
  • Optimised the Album UI for a clear hierarchy and quick lookup of photos.
  • Added Album Recommendations that recognises more than 80 different scenes.

• Communications
  • OPPO Share now supports sharing files with vivo and Xiaomi devices.
  • Optimised the Contacts UI for a more efficient experience.

• Settings
  • Search Settings now supports fuzzy match and contains a search history.

• Applications
  • Soloop Video Editor: Create your video with one tap.
  • Added DocVault, an app for easy management and use of your digital ID cards (available only on phones sold in India).

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Oppo announced ColorOS 7 in November last year but sadly, most users have not received the update for the same yet. There have been multiple beta releases over the past few months, but the company has just started seeding out a stable update to the first batch of devices. Now today, ColorOS official account on Weibo has shared the ColorOS 7 stable update timeline for the second batch of eligible devices in China

Here is the latest ColorOS 7 stable update timeline for the second batch of Oppo smartphones.

If you own any of the above-listed devices, then head over to Settings -> Software Update on the day of release to update your phone’s ColorOS 6.1 system based on Android Pie to the latest ColorOS 7 software based on Android 10.

In case you are not aware of, Oppo has already announced ColorOS 7.1 and it is currently only available on the company’s latest Find X2 and Find X2 Pro. The upcoming Oppo Ace 2 is also expected to rock the newest edition.

To know about features of ColorOS 7, check our ColorOS 7 announcement coverage from November 2019.

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The European market saw the launch of three high-end smartphones focused on the quality-price ratio in the last days. Two of them are affordable flagships for all those advanced users who are in search of the highest performance at a decent price, while the third is a camera phone with an astonishing design and high-end specifications sold at a modest price as well. The first in order of launch dates is the OnePlus 7T which was announced on October 10 for the European market. The second is Realme X2 Pro which made its debut in Europe yesterday, while today Oppo launched the Oppo Reno 2 alongside the Reno 2Z. Here, we will compare the Realme X2 Pro, the OnePlus 7T and the Reno 2 not only because they are the most recent high-end handsets, but also because they will sell in the same price range.

Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Oppo Reno 2

Design

Oppo Reno 2 has no rivals here if we consider aesthetics. It is the most beautiful and well-built handset, as well as the most original one. It sports a glass back with an O-Dot point which avoids cameras to get damages after crawling on a surface. The phone also comes with an aluminum frame and a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to a notch-less display and a shark fin pop-up camera. OnePlus 7T and Realme X2 Pro have a classic waterdrop design and they mainly differ for the shape of the camera module on the rear side. I personally prefer the Realme X2 Pro to the OnePlus 7T, but it is all about taste.

Display

Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T have a superior display, with the OnePlus 7T sporting a slightly bigger panel. Both support the HDR10+ and full DCI-P3 coverage: this results in outstanding colors. Further, they both feature a 90 Hz refresh rate which results in smoother user experience, especially in gaming sessions. Oppo Reno 2 lacks a notch, but it has a classic midrange-class AMOLED display. Each of them features an optical under-display fingerprint scanner.

Hardware/Software

Oppo Reno 2 is at a lower level if we consider hardware and performance. With its Snapdragon 730G, there is no way it can compete with Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T fueled by the top-end Snapdragon 855+ chipset by Qualcomm. Between Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T, the latter should be the fastest and smoothest one due to its amazing software optimization and its Oxygen OS user interface. Note that the base variant of the Realme X2 Pro features a UFS 2.1 storage unlike the higher-end configurations and the OnePlus 7T. Also consider that OnePlus 7T has Android 10 out of the box, while the Realme X2 Pro is still based on Android Pie.

Camera

Oppo Reno 2 looks like a better and more versatile camera phone on the paper. In a few scenarios, OnePlus 7T should click better photos, but overall, I prefer the Reno 2 due to its additional B/W sensor on the back and its front-facing LED flash. Realme X2 Pro is just a midrange camera phone, so you should not go for it if you are looking for the best photo quality.

Battery

With similar battery capacities, it is very hard to predict which device will last more. OnePlus 7T has a smaller battery, so it should have no chance to win this comparison. Realme X2 Pro looks more promising since it has a more efficient chipset built at 7 nm than the Reno 2. Further, it has a faster 30W charging technology.

Price

Realme X2 Pro debuted in Europe with a €399/$442 price tag, OnePlus 7T starts from €599/$663 and Oppo Reno 2 costs €499/$553. Overall, the OnePlus 7T offers better specifications, but Realme X2 Pro has a higher value for money, despite it is not a top-end camera phone.

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Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Oppo Reno 2: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 7T

PROS

• Bigger and great display
• Slimmer design
• Android 10 out of the box
• Very high performance
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PROS

• More affordable
• Great display
• Faster charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Worse cameras

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Good cameras
• Better design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Not expensive

CONS

• Worse hardware

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Today is October 14th and it’s time for UMIDIGI’s latest budget flagship, UMIDIGI F2, to start its global sale journey at the discounted price of $179.99. The company has teamed up with AliExpress to launch the UMIDIGI 8 Years Sale until October 16th and the promo price will be available until then. In the meantime, the company released an unboxing video of the phone.

But that’s not the only offer. The first 1000 units of UMIDIGI F2 will also come with a free truly wireless earbuds Upods as a gift. In addition, more models are on offer during the event. There is a “Flip ‘n’ Win” game ongoing where you can participate to win store coupons and you can play twice per day.

Also, store coupons will be available under the UMIDIGI 8 Years promotion during the activity period. If you win a special coupon while playing “Flip ‘n’ Win”, you can use it to get a free UMIDIGI phone (prizes include the new UMIDIGI F2 and UMIDIGI A5 Pro) or commemorative USB Flash Drive for the company’s anniversary.

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The killer feature of UMIDIGI F2 is the quad-camera setup that consists of a 48MP main sensor, a 13MP wide-angle sensor, a 5mp mono lens, and a 5MP portrait lens. At the front, the smartphone comes with a 32MP selfie camera.

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The device sports a 6.53″ FullView display with FHD+ resolution and is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P70 SoC coupled with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. The phone is packed with a 5150mAh battery with 18W fast charging as well as NFC support. Oh, it runs the latest stock Android 10 and comes with triple card slot, side-mounted fingerprint scanner and global bands support, too.

Other noteworthy discounts for some of their hot-selling phones like the recently announced UMIDIGI X and UMIDIGI A5 Pro are also available. UMIDIGI X is the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor while the A5 Pro is the cheapest phone with an ultra-wide triple camera and now costs just $90. To see all the deals just visit the promotion page or use the direct links below if you already know what you want.

• UMIDIGI F2
• UMIDIGI X
• UMIDIGI A5 Pro

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Today, UMIDIGI officially announced the price of its latest budget flagship smartphone the UMIDIGI F2 and it is a truly unbelievable price: just $179.99 on a limited deal from October 14th to October 16th! The device is the successor to the successful UMIDIGI F1 and it will hit the market on October 14th, 7 AM GMT on Aliexpress. The company also released a first look video of the device.

The killer feature is the quad-camera setup of course. Since the Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi, released the Note 8 Pro recently, it’s easy to tell that the F2 is the perfect competitor. Considering the overall quality and performance, which one has a higher value for money?

Display

Design is subjective and since both come with a 6.53″ FHD+ IPS panel, the F2 has an advantage since it drops the annoying notch and adopts a hole-punch front camera.

Camera

Until we see real-life reviews of the camera we can’t be totally sure about which is better. On paper, the UMIDIGI F2 is better since it comes with a 32MP flagship-category selfie shooter while the Note 8 Pro hosts a 20MP sensor. One the back, both have a multi-function quad camera setup. The Note 8 Pro sports a higher resolution main camera but the F2 has a better ultra-wide camera.

Performance & Battery

The Note 8 Pro comes with the more powerful Helio G90T SoC but the Helio P70 on the F2 is no slouch either. Also, both come with the same 6GB/128GB memory configuration but the F2 costs more than $100 less than its rival. Definitely, the CPU power difference doesn’t justify the huge price difference.

In terms of battery, the UMIDIGI F2 has a bigger battery (5150mAh) than Redmi Note 8 Pro (4500mAh) while both support 18W fast charging as well as NFC with Google Pay.

Design

Both phones come with a beautiful glass back cover but the F2 has a cleaner and more consistent design thanks to the side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Note 8 Pro still comes with the old-fashioned back-placed fingerprint sensor.

Operating System

Only a handful of devices have adopted Android 10 which is Google’s latest OS. UMIDIGI F2 is one of them and comes with stock Android 10 while the Redmi Note 8 Pro features MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0.

Price

The promotional price of the UMIDIGI F2 at $179.99 is amazing during the global sale that starts on Monday. After the promotion, it will go up to its original price of just $199.99. On the other hand, the Note 8 Pro 6GB/128GB version costs $299.99, making the UMIDIGI F2 a better VFM device. UMIDIGI is also running a 10-unit giveaway which you can join here. Also, don’t forget to add the F2 to your cart so that you won’t miss the offer and you will receive a free pair of UPods as well.

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Besides the flagship devices of the company that recently gained another member -UMIDIGI F2- with excellent specs and price tag, the Chinese manufacturer is also very famous about its entry-level Power series that comes with a massive battery and pretty affordable price. Currently, there is only one member in the Series but according to leaked information, the company is getting ready to add another.

Strangely, the new model isn’t going to be named Power 2 but they will skip a number going straight to UMIDIGI Power 3. As you can see in the photo, the 6000 mentioned should be the capacity of the battery and it’s going to sport a quad-camera setup on the back. The rest of the specs are still undisclosed so we’ll have to wait until UMIDIGI officially announces the device or another leak surfaces. Until that happens, you can visit their official website to check out their latest flagship UMIDIGI F2 and their new smartwatch and wireless headset.

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It took a lot of time for smartphone manufacturers to realize that colorful devices appeal to consumers. Even Apple that is considered to be the most design-driven company out there, insisted on Black and Silver colors for a long time until this year that a wide color palette was added to iPhones. But even now, monochromatic pastel colors are used in most cases. The new UMIDIGI F2 thinks otherwise and features the company’s all-new “Holographic Design” which is industry-leading craftsmanship that is not easy to find in the budget segment.

The 3D shimmering effect is achieved by using a depth layer containing millions of shimmering, microscopic prisms with curved textures, and on top of that, a 2.5D curved glass layer. Combined together, make the light virtually dance across the back of the phone as you move it around. Two colors are chosen: Phantom Blue and Midnight Black. The adjectives “Phantom” and “Midnight” are ideal to describe the gradient effect that evokes the appearance of a dynamic pattern or a twinkling night sky.

The clever design isn’t just restricted to color. UMIDIGI’s design innovations are hardly restricted to color. As you can see in the photo above, instead of using a notch or a pop-up camera the company went with the third solution by cutting a 4.5mm punch-hole into the top-left of the display to house the 32MP selfie camera. That, along with the side-placed fingerprint sensor results in a comfortable skinny phone with a nearly bezeless 6.53’” FHD+ display.

One the back, the quad-camera that hosts the 48MP main sensor along with the ultra-wide and macro cameras is laid out in an L-shape instead of the traditional I-shape—leaving more room inside for a 5150mAh big battery with NFC. What’s more, the phone comes with high-end specs like the Helio P70 SoC backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 fast storage as well as Android 10.

The phone will go on global sale next Monday on Aliexpress with its price being undisclosed for now. We expect it to be below $250, though. Also, judging from the fact that the Chinese manufacturer is celebrating its 8th Annual Sale, the promotional price should be a surprise. So you’d better add the F2 to your cart now at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress in case you miss the deal.

Lastly, as always, the company is running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users that will help improve the user experience. You can check out the full specs of F2 and join the giveaway on their official website.

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This year has been amazing for the smartphone industry as many manufacturers released devices with incredible camera setups as well as truly bezeless displays. UMIDIGI was among these manufacturers and recently announced the UMIDIGI F2 flagship with quad-camera setup and a hole-punch display that hosts the selfie shooter.

The device officially announced on September 23rd is the first hole-punch display phone of UMIDIGI. It measures at 6.53″ and comes with a FHD+ resolution, with the hole-punch being placed on the top-left corner hosting the 32MP front camera. This sensor is the same found in Huawei’s new premium flagship Huawei Mate 30 Pro. This technique reduces bezels even further by utilizing accurate laser cutting technology to create the cut-out. What’s more, the hole doesn’t affect the cinematic experience while watching movies or playing games and puts more in view when you’re browsing the internet or checking social media, thanks to the accurate pixel allocation surrounding the cut-out. Also, the 32MP sensor supports pixel-binning to provide brighter, clearer selfies. Paired with AI beautify, it can enhance your facial features for stunningly gorgeous results.

Other specifications include a rear camera with a 48MP main sensor, an ultra-wide camera, a macro camera, and a depth camera. There is also a 5150mAh battery, 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage that complement the Helio P70 SoC while you’ll also get NFC and the latest stock Android 10.

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The UMIDIGI F2 will start global sale October 14th on Aliexpress. The price is yet to be revealed but we expect it to be less than $250. Surely, a presale promotion will be available when it officially launches so you’d better add the F2 to your cart now at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress in case you miss the deal.

Lastly, in order to improve the user experience, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for the UMIDIGI F2. You can check out the full specs of F2 and join the giveaway on their official website.

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Leaked information about the new budget flagship from UMIDIGI were circulating on tech media for some time now and today, the UMIDIGI F2 the device was officially announced by the Chinese manufacturer. The successor of the company’s hot-selling UMIDIGI F1 carries a professional-grade 48MP quad rear camera, the same 32MP selfie camera as Huawei’s new premium flagship HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, a big, 5150mAh battery, and the latest stock Android 10.

Pro-Grade Cameras

A huge improvement over the previous-gen flagship is the cameras. The F2 sports a quad rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth camera. Also, a new night mode is available to capture better images in low light conditions while the ultra-wide mode helps you snap more content in a photo. Lastly, the macro mode is used when shooting something at a very close distance.

As for the selfie shooter, it sports a 32MP sensor -Samsung GD1- the same found in the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. It utilizes pixel binning for brighter and clearer selfies and users can also use AI beautify to enhance their facial features.

Big display without a notch

The next step for the industry is moving from a notch display to a notchless and bezel-less design. The UMIDIGI F2 accomplishes that task by using a hole punch display. The 6.53″ FH+ display comes with a hole in the top left corner that hosts the 32MP front camera. The hole is just 4.5mm wide and it doesn’t distract the user at all.

The best performing UMIDIGI device to date

UMIDIGI makes some very interesting devices and this one is the most powerful they’ve ever made as it sports the Helio P70 SoC backed by 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of fast UFS 2.1 internal storage. The faster UFS 2.1 flash storage was, until recently, only available in the premium flagship smartphones and now UMIDIGI brings it to the budget segment. In addition, the F2 comes with a big, 5150mAh battery with 18W fast charge support.

Eye-catching Design

Nowadays, most phones look almost the same as there are little things you can do to differentiate your products from the competition. UMIDIGI manages to do that with the impressive Phantom Blue and Midnight Black colors and a curved texture on the back cover when the light hits on it. Also, they’ve side-mounted the fingerprint sensor so the back cover looks clean and more consistent. Also, it sports a triple card slot so that you can use 2 SIM cards and Micro-SD card (up to 256GB) at the same time.

Stock Android 10 and more features

Only a handful of devices can brag that they come with the latest Android 10 OS and UMIDIGI F2 is one of them. In addition, it is the first Android 10 smartphone that features a 48MP quad rear camera. Additionally, the F2 is the first UMIDIGI that supports “OK Google” even when the screen is locked so you can activate the Google Assistant anytime. Of course, it supports multi-functional NFC and global network bands as well as dual-4G/LTE.

Pricing, Global Sale date, and Giveaway

The UMIDIGI F2 global sale will start on October 14th on Aliexpress. The company hasn’t revealed the price yet but we expect it to be less than $300 since the F1 sells for around $200. Of course, a launch promotion will be available bringing the price even lower during the presale period. You can add the F2 to cart now at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress in case you miss the discounted open sale price on October 14th.

Lastly, in order to improve the user experience, UMIDIGI is -as always- running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for the UMIDIGI F2. You can check out the full specs of F2 and join the giveaway on their official website.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OPPO unveiled its Reno 2 series of smartphones in India at a launch event last month. The new series comprises the OPPO Reno 2, Reno 2Z and Reno 2F smartphones.

We will be checking out the OPPO Reno 2 smartphone, which has now gone up for pre-order bearing an unbeatable price tag on Giztop. Available in three eye-catching color options including Luminous Black, Ocean Blue, and Sunset Pink, the OPPO Reno 2 features 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and offers 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

While the market is crammed with feature-laden smartphones that offer comparable power and storage space under the hood, these mobile phones would normally set you back a pretty penny. The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM OPPO Reno 2 variant, on the other hand, can you be yours for $489.The OPPO Reno 2 is quite an irresistible smartphone that sports a mammoth 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with 2400×1080 pixels resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner for added protection. Under the hood, it packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Octa-core 2.2GHz processor, along with Adreno 616 GPU.

On the optics front, the OPPO Reno 2 smartphone houses a Sony IMX586 48MP+13MP+8MP+2MP Quad cameras at the back. Upfront, it features a pop-up 16MP front AI selfie camera, which can also be used for video calling.

The phone runs Color OS 6.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie operating system and is backed by a 4000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging (VOOC Flash Charge 3.0). Moreover, you can use the OPPO Reno 2 as a mobile hotspot for sharing your 4G data connection with those using compatible wireless devices.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the OPPO Reno 2 smartphone and place your order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BBK subsidiary OPPO has been teasing the OPPO Reno 2 for quite a while now. The Reno has now gone official in India. The company also launched the Reno 2Z and Reno 2F. The three models share a number of features but are slightly different from each other in terms of design and hardware.

The OPPO Reno 2 models all pack a quad-camera setup of which the main camera is a 48MP sensor. The camera comes with a dedicated night mode for better low-life photography output. The selfie camera designs are, however, different. While the Reno 2 uses a shark-fin shaped pop-up selfie camera, the Reno 2Z and Reno2F use the regular pop-up selfie camera.

The three new models also have AMOLED displays and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Another feature they share is the ColorOS 6.1 based on Android Pie that provides the interface. You also get the VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge fast charging technology on the 4000mAh battery crammed into the three Reno 2 series models.

OPPO Reno 2 Specs and Features

The OPPO Reno 2 features a 6.55-inch full-HD+  AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and a screen-to-body ratio of 93.1 percent. The display also has Gorilla Glass 6 protection, while the rear panel is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 730G with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 inbuilt storage. The Reno 2 utilises an optical in-display fingerprint sensor and gets its juice from a 4,000mAh battery with support for VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 technology.

On the camera end, the Reno 2 packs a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, while the second sensor is a 13MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom, and 20x digital zoom support. The remaining two sensors consist of an 8MP wide-angle camera with 116-degree field of view and a dedicated 2-megapixel monochrome lens. The pop-up selfie camera is a 16MP sensor.

The Android Pie-based Color OS 6.1 onboard brings a new visual design, gestures, and Game Space for providing a distraction-free and immersive gaming experience. The phone employs Hyper Boost 2.0, Frame Boost, and Touch Boost technologies to deliver a smooth user experience by optimising system resources to reduce game stuttering, stabilise frame rate, and eliminate touch performance issues.

OPPO Reno 2Z Specifications and Features

On its part, OPPO Reno 2Z sports a 6.53-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2,340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It also has a screen-to-body ratio of 91.6 percent while the display is covered by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front as well as back.

The Reno 2Z is powered by the MediaTek Helio P90 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM while there is 128GB of UFS 2.1 inbuilt storage. Keeping the lights on is a 4,000mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge.

For optics, it is the same quad-camera setup comprising a 48MP primary camera with Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor, assisted by an 8MP wide-angle lens with a 119-degree angle of view, a 2MP portrait lens, and a 2MP monochrome lens. There is a 16MP pop-up camera to handle selfies.

OPPO Reno 2F Specs and Features

OPPO Reno 2F has the same size as the Reno 2Z. That is a 6.53-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone also has a screen-to-body ratio of 91.6 percent, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection on the front and back.

Under the hood, the Reno 2F packs a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. It also packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology for quickly topping up the battery.

For optics, it is the same quad-camera setup comprising a 48MP primary camera with Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor, assisted by an 8MP wide-angle lens with a 119-degree angle of view, a 2MP portrait lens, and a 2MP monochrome lens. There is a 16MP pop-up camera to handle selfies. The camera comes with features such as AI Beauty, Ultra Night Mode 2.0 mode, and Ambient Light mode among others

OPPO Reno 2, Reno 2Z and Reno 2F Pricing and Availability

As for the prices, the OPPO Reno 2 has an RRP of Rs. 36,990 ($515) and will be up for sale starting September 20, while pre-orders will commence on September 10. On the other hand, the Reno 2Z carries a price tag of Rs. 29,990 ($417) and will go on sale starting September 6, while pre-orders start today. On its part, the OPPO Reno 2F will go on sale from November, but for now, no price details have been revealed.

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After launching its all-new Oppo Reno lineup for smartphones earlier this year, the company is now gearing up for its successor. Oppo has already confirmed that it will be launching the Oppo Reno 2 series smartphones in the Indian market on 28th August.

Today, Oppo’s Vice President Shen Yiren shared a video from the Oppo Reno 2 in which he is comparing the video stabilization feature or the anti-shake effect with other smartphone models. He said that “it was filmed without any stabilizer assistive devices.”

In the video clip, we can see that the output from the upcoming Reno 2, which is on the right side, is much better than the device on the left side in terms of video stability. From this, it seems that the primary lens on the Oppo Reno 2 will come with optical image stabilization (OIS).

Yesterday, in a media statement, the company revealed some of the key specifications of the Oppo Reno 2. It revealed that the phone will feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. It will also come with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

While the phone’s front panel will be protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, the back panel will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor.

The phone will pack 8GB of RAM and will come with 256GB of internal storage. Focusing on the gaming side, the company will be offering anti-cheat extensions, 25 percent better graphic processing, HDR10 Gaming support, and Game Assistant, among others.

The company has also revealed that the device will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery which will come with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support and USB Type-C port for connectivity. Other features announced by the company include Frame Boost 2.0, Touch Boost 2.0, and Link Boost.

Oppo has not shared details about the smartphone’s camera configuration, which seems to be the highlight of the device. In a teaser image shared by the company, it shows that the smartphone will have quad-camera setup on the back and on the front side, it will continue to offer shark-fin design for the pop-up mechanism.

As per the leaks, the Reno 2 will feature Samsung‘s 48MP primary sensor paired with a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 16MP sensor will be present on the front for taking selfies and video calling.

To know for sure which devices are up the company’s sleeves for the Reno 2 series, as well as their pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event, which is happening next week in India.

(Source)

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Oppo has already confirmed that it will be launching the Oppo Reno 2 series smartphones in the Indian market on 28th August. Now, ahead of the phone’s launch, the company has shared some specs of this upcoming smartphone.

In a media statement, the company said that the Oppo Reno 2 will feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. It will also come with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

While the phone’s front panel will be protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, the back panel will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor.

The phone will pack 8GB of RAM and will come with 256GB of internal storage. Focusing on the gaming side, the company will be offering anti-cheat extensions, 25 percent better graphic processing, HDR10 Gaming support, and Game Assistant, among others.

The company has also revealed that the device will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery which will come with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support and USB Type-C port for connectivity. Other features announced by the company include Frame Boost 2.0, Touch Boost 2.0, and Link Boost.

Oppo has not shared details about the smartphone’s camera configuration, which seems to be the highlight of the device. In a teaser image shared by the company, it shows that the smartphone will have quad-camera setup on the back and on the front side, it will continue to offer shark-fin design for the pop-up mechanism.

As per the leaks, the Reno 2 will feature Samsung‘s 48MP primary sensor paired with a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 16MP sensor will be present on the front for taking selfies and video calling.

A recent leak related to the Oppo Reno 2 series claimed that the company will launch three smartphones in this series — Reno 2, Reno 2Z and Reno 2F. The leaks also claim that the Reno 2F will be the cheapest offering while the Reno 2 will be the most expensive smartphone in the series. The Reno 2Z will sit in the middle of the other two phones.

The Oppo Reno 2 smartphone will be launched in two color options in the Indian market — Ocean Blue and Luminous Black. To know for sure which devices are up the company’s sleeves, as well as their pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event.

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