A new report has revealed interesting information about a recent trend with smartphone brands. Apparently, companies are now offering their handsets with fewer camera sensors due to a shortage of supplies.

The report arrives from Omdia, a known market research based firm, with its finding being shared on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) as well. Omdia added that OEMs are now shifting towards higher resolution image sensors for their rear modules that now house fewer number of cameras. The primary reason for this shift is reportedly due to the ongoing shortage of semiconductors that has affected various industries across the globe.

In the third quarter of this year, shipments of smartphones with triple camera setups rose to the same level as models with quad cameras. The triple camera segment got boosted as even low cost entry level handsets under 150 US Dollars saw a rise in adoption rate for multiple camera sensors on the rear. Meanwhile, the market share four devices with four cameras saw a decline, falling behind the triple camera phones. Interestingly, the market share of dual cameras which had been in decline for a while now, also saw a rise during this same period.

Jusy Hong, senior research manager of Omdia stated that this trend arrives as brands seek to reduce camera related costs caused by the continued shortage of semiconductors. He further added that smartphone brands are also reducing the number of cameras in mid range models from four to three. As of right now, the 48 megapixel lenses accounted for 25 percent of the entire market share in Q3 2021, while 64 megapixel and 108 megapixel sensors saw a rise to 19 percent and 5 percent share respectively.

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Honor has already confirmed that the company will be launching its new smartphone named Honor Play5 in China on 18th May. Ahead of the official launch, the company has been teasing the phone’s features.

In the latest teaser, the company has confirmed that the smartphone will come with a quad-camera setup that features a 64-megapixel primary sensor. However, the company has not revealed more details about the camera configuration at this time.

As for the design, an earlier teaser image of the phone has revealed that the company will come with a water-drop notch. On the back, the device has two different finishes — Gradient and Laser, offering a vibrant and fashionable look. The company has also confirmed that the device measures 7.46mm in thickness.

Rumors indicate that the Honor Play5 smartphone will come with a 6.53-inch OLED display offering a Full HD+ screen resolution but the refresh rate remains unknown. It is also expected to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the phone is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset and comes packed with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Running on the Android 11 operating system with the company’s custom user interface, the phone will be powered by a 3,800mAh battery. The company has also confirmed that the device will have support for 66W fast charging technology.

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Vivo hasn’t talked much about the upcoming X60 Pro+ smartphone apart from a brief teaser back at the X60 series launch. Recently, the company has been widely promoting the X60, X60 Pro on social media platforms like Weibo. While it is yet to reveal the top-end flagship details, a JD.com listing reveals color names and memory variants.

As GSMArena reports, a Vivo X60 Pro+ listing appears on Jingdong(JD.com). Although the listing doesn’t reveal any specs, it says the device is a 5G flagship. Further, the placeholder images are nothing but the Snapdragon 888 SoC, close-up of a probable Periscope lens, and Leather Patterns.

And if you look down the listing, we have information about the color and memory variants. Apparently, the X60 Pro+ will have two color options- Deep Ocean Blue and Classic Orange. If the listing is true, the memory variant of the device is either 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, or 12GB RAM, 256GB storage. Do note that a disclaimer image at last says final information could vary after launch.

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Either way, the names of the colors go in line with the earlier leak by Digital Chat Station a few days ago. He posted two images of the Vivo X60 Pro+ one in Blue and the other in Orange. Looking at the vague images and JD.com listing, it is possible that Vivo would launch X60 Pro+ in Leather editions.

Also, the JD listing points to a shipping date of around January 30, 2021, which means the launch could be in the fourth week of January(23-30). Speaking of which, the listing also has few more images teasing excellent low-light camera features, OS(probably OriginOS), and Fast Charging(maybe 120W).

Anyway, as mentioned above, take all this information with a pinch of salt as Vivo is yet to disclose it officially. The Vivo X60 Pro+ is expected to feature a centered punch-hole curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Considering the X60 series and recently launched iQOO 7 have a 48MP main camera, we can also expect X60 Pro+ to stand out from the crowd.

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Leading Chinese rugged phone manufacturer Blackview is set to launch its 7th Anniversary Celebration. The exercise is billed to commence on March 9 and run till March 15 PST. During the 7th Anniversary celebration, consumers can look forward to lots of free gifts ranging from 5ATM waterproof smartwatches, nice phones to Bluetooth earphones. Also, the company will get up to 23% off flash deals covering several quality phones, fun lucky draw. In addition, the company’s upcoming smartphone BV9900 will be made available on Blackview’s official website with a 14% discount.

Blackview has come to carve out a name for itself in the rugged smartphone segment. For several uninterrupted years, the company has released quality rugged phones that are waterproof up to 1.5m for 30 minutes, that can survive accidental incidents, and power through extreme weather or environments.

“Over the past 7 years, Blackview has experienced an amazing journey and we have really come a long way enhancing product strength and consumer engagement to differentiate ourselves in the phone industry. It has been a phenomenal year for us in 2020 and I’m so grateful to be able to help build these rugged devices for people in need. Of course, none of this would be possible without the trust and patronage of our customers and therefore, I want to share this joy with them. Our 7th Anniversary Celebration is an endeavour to thank our customers for being our supporters all the time. Also, welcome newcomers to enjoy this celebration!”, said David, CEO and Founder, Blackview.

 You too can be a part of the Blackview 7th Anniversary Celebration.

In another development, Blackview is planning to launch the world’s first 5G rugged phone soon, and they want to get feedback from fans on what the users think is the ideal 5G rugged phone. You can help out by taking out a few minutes of your time to complete the questionnaire.

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Blackview had promised to launch the BV9900 rugged flagship just on time for Christmas and today it went live with a limited sale that allows the first 200 buyers to get it at just $299.99! To be one of them, just visit the product page on Aliexpress to snap up the limited coupon. If you missed the chance, you can still get it with a 34% discount for just $329.99 until December 24th at midnight.

Blackview BV9900 is the first rugged smartphone to come with the Sony® 48MP in a quad-camera setup as well as operating temperature as low as -30℃. Of course, being a flagship device means high performance and BV9900 delivers thanks to the potent MediaTek Helio P90 octa-core SoC backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Below, you can see the unboxing video together with AnTuTu benchmark.

Besides the usual stuff, you also get earphones and a screen protector. Everything looks of high quality. As for its performance, the device scores 222,120 points on Antutu so you can expect fast and fluid performance in operation and games.

As mentioned above, the new flagship can function under extreme temperatures as low as -30℃. The user can still use 4 basic phone functions including Phone, Message, Contacts, Camera. It also features a heart rate sensor, air quality sensor, barometer, hygrometer, UV meter sensor for a more user-friendly experience.

Back to the world premiere sale, Blackview offers another surprise. One of the BV9900 buyers who purchase the device until December 24th, will randomly be chosen by the company and will receive a $1000 non-threshold coupon! So if you’re interested, don’t hesitate to snap up now and you may end up with a $1000 coupon!

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Blackview BV9900 is the company’s annual flagship smartphone and of course, it has attracted high attention from media and users. According to the information we have so far, it will have flagship-grade specs and -as always- excellent waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof performance. But what about its design? The Chinese manufacturer released a video yesterday to demonstrate the design of the upcoming device.

The phone is very compact as it sports a 5.84″ display. Its dimensions are 156.5 x 78.3 x 14.2mm and it weighs 264g. As you can imagine, it can be controlled singlehandedly thanks to its small size. The front panel is covered by Gorilla Glass 5 which raises the bar for protection against drops. On the top of the display, the waterdrop notch houses a 16MP selfie camera that supports bokeh effect and beauty mode.

The frame of the device is made of aluminum alloy and on the left side, it hosts the SIM slot and a programmable button that can be customized to trigger a shortcut function or quickly open a dedicated app. On the right side lies the fingerprint sensor for quick unlock while below it you can find the barometer, air quality sensor, and hygrometer. The top is clean and at the bottom side, there’s the Type-C charging port that also acts as a headphone jack.

The back of the phone is covered with high-class textured silica gel, producing a warm feeling and protecting the device from drops and scratches. The quad-camera is located at the top left and hosts a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a Sony® IMX582 48MP camera, a 5MP depth camera, a 2MP macro camera, and an LED flash. On the bottom left, the heart rate sensor and an ultraviolet intensity meter are placed.

Overall, it looks great and the company has put a lot of work in improving the build quality. As you may already know, the BV9900 will launch globally on December 23rd at the discounted price of $329.99. To celebrate the opening sale, Blackview will randomly give away a $1000 non-threshold coupon to one of the BV9900 buyers who purchase it from the Blackview Official Store at Aliexpress. During the same period, the new BV-SW02 smartwatch will be available for purchase at just $39.99 (50% off)! You can add it to your cart right now to be notified when it goes live. Also, you can join the Giveaway for both BV9900 and BV-SW02 here.

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Blackview BV9900 is the latest flagship from the company and it was announced recently, making fans of rugged phones excited about the new device. But an announcement is never enough so Blackview just released a durability test video to demonstrate just how indestructible the phone really is.

As you can see in the video above, the phone survives extreme tests like fire burning, dust jetting, rolled over by a car, drop test, and 19-hour cement burial. In addition to these tests, the Chinese manufacturer has increased the operating temperature of the BV9900 and it now ranges from -30℃ to 55℃. In the video, you can see that you can still make phone calls even though the device remained in the fridge at -30℃ for over 21 hours. Four basic phone functions including Phone, Message, Contacts, and Camera can be used at such a low temperature.

The video proves that when Blackview talks about IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD 810G military standard, they are serious. Of course, the main selling points of the BV9900 do not end with its durability. In terms of specs, it’s no less impressive. It’s a flagship-grade device and you can see all the specs here.

The phone will make its world premiere on December 23rd at a discounted price of $329.99. To celebrate the opening sale, Blackview will randomly give away a $1000 non-threshold coupon to one of the BV9900 buyers who purchase BV9900 at Blackview Official Store at AliExpress. You can add it to your cart in advance to get notified when the sale starts. By the way, on the same day, the new Blackview BV-SW02 smartwatch of the company will also go on sale at a 50% off discount (just $39.99). Lastly, you can join the giveaway of both devices here for a chance to be one of the 10 lucky winners.

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Smartphones and their components have become increasingly more complex and difficult to manufacture. Each individual component, especially the lens, requires advanced hardware with precise software to manufacture. Furthermore, it is estimated that the demands from smartphone OEMs for camera lenses will increase even further by 2020. This is due to various companies adopting the new triple or quad camera modules on their smartphones, Chen explained.

Chen further stated that smartphone makers are expected to consistently upgrade lens module specifications; and GSEO hopes this can lead to a hike of its overall gross profit margin. Currently, GSEO specializes in mid range and high end smartphone’s camera lens modules and declines orders with low gross margins. Kuo Ying-Li, President of GSEO, also added that the company has been developing lens modules like waterdrop notch, black-coated, under-screen, OIS (optical image stabilization), periscope and ToF models that offer high gross margins.

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Notably, the company also reported on developing automotive cameras, but certification for such products is time-consuming and shipments might not begin until the second half of 2021 or 2022. In other words, we might also be seeing a new breed of smartphone cameras in the near future.

Kuo also stated that the popularity of camera modules with 10MP or higher sensors have been increasing and now account for almost 47 percent of its entire business operations comprising of NT $8.265 billion for the first three quarters of 2019 (or roughly 271 million USD).

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It seems that Blackview left the best part for the end of the year since the company is planning to launch two more new products on December 6th. We are talking about the Blackview BV9900 rugged smartphone and BV-SW02 business & sports smartwatch.

According to the landing page released today, the Blackview BV9900 seems perfect for every user thanks to its complete set of features. First and foremost, as a rugged phone, it carries IP68/IP69 and MIL-STD-810G certifications. And it makes a big step forward on its practicality as it now can work in temperatures as low as -30℃. Really useful in countries with so low temperatures as common smartphones are having a hard time operating there.

In addition to its rugged character, the BV9900 takes the lead in becoming the first rugged phone with a 48MP AI camera in a quad setup. The setup consists of the Sony® 48MP sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP depth camera, and a 2MP macro camera.

The rest of the main specs are flagship-grade and include MediaTek’s top SoC Helio P90 backed by 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage that enable users to run games and applications seamlessly without any lag.

There’s also a 5.84″ FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch with Gorilla Glass 5 on top and the phone houses a 4380mAh battery inside. Besides, There is also NFC, 38 global LTE network bands with dual-LTE/dual VoLTE support. And to make the phone even more complete, Blackview equips the device with a heart rate monitor, barometer, hygrometer and ultraviolet intensity meter. All these are coordinated by Android 9 Pie.

The second new product that will hit the market on Monday is the new smartwatch of the company, BV-SW02, and all the features you expect too see are there: 5ATM waterproofing, 15-day daily use on a single charge, 12 sports modes, and two straps included in the package.

If you are interested, you can add the Blackview BV9900 and the BV-SW02 to your cart now to be the first to know their global open sale. Also, Blackview is recruiting 10 trial users to test the BV9900 and BV-SW02. and send the products to them for free. You can join the Blackview BV9900 Giveaway on the company’s official website.

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Blackview’s hotly-anticipated quad-camera budget king A80 Pro finally kicked off its global sale on black Friday and it is available exclusively on AliExpress at $79.99 until December 4th. But the A80 Pro isn’t the only bargain on the market. So, let’s see a comparison between the A80 Pro and the Redmi 8A.

Design
On the front, the two models are almost identical and both come with slim bezels and waterdrop notch where a front camera is located (Redmi 8A has a smaller one). The big difference is on the back. The A80 Pro adopts an asymmetric design with the quad-camera being located on the top left whereas the Redmi 8 comes with a rear camera and logo arranged up vertically in the middle.

Display

The winner here is the A80 Pro since it comes with a bigger display and slightly higher resolution. So, the Blackview model boasts a 6.49″ 1560 x 720 display while the Redmi 8A sports a 6.22″ display with 1520 x 720 resolution. Also, the A80 Pro has an LED notification light. Both screens adopt in-cell technology for a better visual experience.

Hardware/Software

Performance-wise, the battle is tight although the phones come with SoCs from different manufacturers. The A80 Pro comes with the Helio P25 8-core SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and the Redmi 8A comes with Snapdragon 439 also coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Antutu benchmark seen in the video reveals that the A80 Pro scores 96K+ while the Redmi 8A scores 91K+. As for the OS used, Blackview went with the clean Android 9 whereas Xiaomi chooses its own MIUI 11 bases on Android 9. Don’t forget that the A80 Pro supports global LTE bands while Redmi 8A doesn’t, which makes the former even more friendly for global travelers.

Camera

Judging by the official specs, the A80 Pro’s rear camera is far superior to its opponent as it sports a quad-camera setup with Sony® 13MP main sensor assisted by a triple sub-camera setup while the Redmi 8A’s rear main lens is 12MP. But a good camera means much more than that (i.e. software optimization) so we can’t really judge until we get samples from both of them. The selfie shooter is 8MP on both phones.

Battery
When it comes to battery, the Redmi 8A is definitely better with a 5,000mAh battery while the Blackview A80 Pro features a 4,680mAh one. In addition, the Blackview A80 Pro supports 10W charging while the Redmi 8A supports 18W fast charging but it’s a pity that Redmi 8A comes with a standard a 5V/2A charger. This means that if you want to take advantage of the 18W charging, you’d have to buy an extra charger.

Price
As we said before, the A80 Pro sells at just $79.99 during the global sale. The Redmi 8A is currently priced at $149.99, almost 2 times more expensive. And by no means is it 2 times better than the A80 Pro. As a matter of fact, the overall value-for-money ratio is much higher for the A80 Pro. That was a brief comparison and you should choose what suits you best. In the meantime, you can take a look at the Blackview BF promotion on Amazon where they’re offering 10 models with up to 20% discount.

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Blackview’s big surprise in the entry-level category just hit the market exclusively on Aliexpress and the price is just unbelievable: $79.99! Before you go on with the order, make sure to watch the unboxing and hands-on video below. Note that in the box you will also find a pair of earphones, a case, and a screen protector!

As you can see, the A80 Pro scores 99.720 points on the AnTuTu benchmark v8.1.4 and that’s an excellent score for a less-than-$80 smartphone. But besides the benchmark score, real-life performance like gaming seems smooth and fluid. The Blackview A80 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by the MediaTeK Helio P25 Octa-Core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

What makes it stand out among other budget phones is its Sony® IMX258 13MP quad rear camera. Also, it sports a 4680mAh big battery despite its 8.8mm slim body. That battery should last more than a day on a single charge. In terms of cellular coverage, it supports global LTE network bands, which makes it suitable for travelers or businessmen.

In addition, there is a 6.49″ in-cell display and the front panel reaches 90.3% screen/body ratio. It comes with HD+ resolution which is good for the market segment and price and colors are vivid. Speaking about colors, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variations: Gradient Blue, Emerald Green, Interstellar Black, and Coral Red.

Back to the open sale, the price of $79.99 is a limited time offer and will last for just 5 days, until December 3rd. That’s 50% off the official retail price so, if you’re interested in getting a quad-camera budget king, snap it up now. Also, Blackview is offering discounts on 10 more of its devices for the Black Friday on Amazon with up to 20% off.

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The new Blackview A80 Pro is going to go on open global sales on November 29th for just $79.99  and that probably makes it the best VFM smartphone out there as it comes with a quad-camera setup featuring a Sony® 13MP quad-camera. Quite nicely, Blackview released an unboxing and hands-on video of the device so that you can see it in action before its official release. What’s even more impressive is that -besides the charger- you also get a pair of earphones, a case, and a screen protector in the box! Let’s check out the video.

As you can see, the A80 Pro scores 99.720 points on the AnTuTu benchmark v8.1.4 and that’s an excellent score for a less-than-$80 smartphone. But besides the benchmark score, real-life performance like gaming seems smooth and fluid. The Blackview A80 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by the MediaTeK Helio P25 Octa-Core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

What makes it stand out among other budget phones is its Sony® IMX258 13MP quad rear camera. Also, it sports a 4680mAh big battery despite its 8.8mm slim body. That battery should last more than a day on a single charge. In terms of cellular coverage, it supports global LTE network bands, which makes it suitable for travelers or businessmen.

In addition, there is a 6.49″ in-cell display and the front panel reaches 90.3% screen/body ratio. It comes with HD+ resolution which is good for the market segment and price and colors are vivid. Speaking about colors, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variations: Gradient Blue, Emerald Green, Interstellar Black, and Coral Red.

Lastly, it is equipped with a USB Type-C port which is rare to find in the category as well as an LED notification light and 3.5mm audio jack. Definitely a very decent device in its price range. If you’re interested in this phone, keep your eyes on its November 29th global open sales at Aliexpress. You can also join the A80 Pro Giveaway to get one for free.

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Blackview has scheduled the global open sale event for the A80 Pro in a week from now but the phone has already attracted a lot of attention since its debut earlier this month. Since the phone isn’t yet on the market, many users are eager to see how the phone looks in real-life, as they’ve only seen it in photos. So, today, Blackview uploaded a video on their YouTube channel to show the world the real thing.

Its appearance isn’t far from what most smartphones look like nowadays so Blackview decided to offer the A80 Pro in four striking colors. The company names them Gradient Blue, Coral Red, Jade Green, and Midnight Black and all come with a refined plating finish that prevents the phone from looking dull. On the contrary, it enhances the contrast of light and shadow on the 2.5D back panel, which is especially obvious under lights.

As you can see in the video, the Blackview A80 Pro is sleek and has a minimal, elegant design thanks to its curved, ergonomic shape. The rounded edges join the 2.5D curved screen and back panel, extending the smoothness from back to front.

As for its size, Blackview says it’s 162.75 x 77 x 8.8mm and the 6.49″ display achieves a 90.3% screen/body ratio. The 8.8mm thickness is somewhat impressive if you take into account that there is a big, 4680mAh battery under the hood. The battery is charged through a Type-C port located at the bottom and the device also sports a 3.5mm audio jack and LED notification light. So, all the essential features are there.

At the top left corner on the back lies the quad vertically aligned camera that comes with a Sony® IMX258 13MPmain sensor and LED flash. The fingerprint scanner is also there while the selfie shooter is placed inside the front waterdrop notch featuring an AI-driven Sony® IMX239 8MP sensor.

Overall, it looks like a much more expensive phone than it really is as, during the open sale that will start on November 29th, the price will be just $79.99. If you are interested, bear in mind that the sale will take place exclusively on Aliexpress. You can add it to your cart beforehand so that you get notified when the global open sales begin. You can also join the giveaway to be among the 10 trial users to get the A80 Pro for free.

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As Blackview had announced 10 days ago, the Blackview A80 Pro made its official appearance today globally and it’s the company’s new budget smartphone, expanding its existing A-series lineup. The surprise came from the pricing as it costs just $79.99, an unprecedented price for a quad-camera phone!

Of course, there are other excellent budget phones on the market but the A80 Pro is the most appealing in its price range. Starting at just $79.99 for the global open sale on November 29th, it comes with an impressive set of specs. Let’s see what they’ve got.

Main Specs

Differentiating from the vast majority of phones out there, the Blackview A80 Pro comes with a bigger than usual display at 6.49″ and HD+ resolution with a waterdrop notch and advanced in-cell technology. Also, the bezels are pretty narrow, offering a screen/body ratio of 90.3%. The main camera is the killer feature of the phone as it’s a quad-camera setup consisting of a Sony® IMX258 13MP lens and 3 sub-cameras. The selfie shooter, on the other hand, features an AI-driven Sony® IMX239 8MP sensor.

Under the hood, hosts the Helio P25 8-core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Running on Android 9 Pie, these specs are more than enough for a smooth and snappy performance. Surprisingly, the body is just 8.8mm thin despite the fact that it houses a 4680mAh big battery. It also supports global LTE bands while other connectivity options include Dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and triple positioning system. On top of that, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variants: Gradient Blue, Jade Green, Midnight Black, and Coral Red.

Overall, the Blackview A80 Pro’s specs are very impressive considering its competitive price at $79.99. Blackview urges you to add the device to your cart so you will be notified when the presale begins. Lastly, Blackview is recruiting 10 trial users to test the phone and if you want to be among them, head over to their official website to join the Giveaway and see the full specs.

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Yesterday we talked about the tease poster that the CEO of Blackview posted on Facebook and today we have an official confirmation and launch date. The phone is coming on November 18th and according to the product page, it is a super budget-friendly mainstream device with a quad rear camera and 4680mAh big battery.

Blackview A80 Pro main specs

According to the Blackview A80 Pro landing page, the device comes with a 6.49″ display with In-cell technology and achieves a 90.3% screen/body ratio. One of the highlights of the phone is the Sony 13MP main sensor included in the quad rear camera which makes it on par with modern flagship counterparts.

Also, it sports a big, 4680mAh battery and runs on Android 9 Pie that feels very comfortable using the 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage of the device. It also supports global LTE bands, which means you can use it all over the world.

Design

From the renders we can see there is a waterdrop notch and the bezels are quite thin. The phone features a 3D-like design with rounded corners and a just 8.8mm thin body so it should feel comfortable in hand despite the big battery under the hood. On the back, there is the quad-camera setup placed on the top left corner while there’s also a fingerprint sensor.

While yesterday’s info was that it would come in 3 different colors, it seems that there is another one after all. So, Blackview A80 Pro will be available in Red, Gradient Blue, Green, and Black.

The A80 Pro will launch in 11 days from today and we expect it to feature a pretty competitive price. After all, the slogan “quad-camera budget king” tells that the price should be extraordinary, making it the most affordable 4-camera phone to date. What do you think the price will be?

What’s more, the Chinese manufacturer is also offering 10 units through a huge giveaway in order for the winners to test the device and propose improvements. To be among the winners, you just need to guess the final global sale price of the phone. If you are interested in it, you can add it to your cart on Aliexpress right now and get notified when the sales begin.

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Manufacturers are always working on developing their next devices and today, the CEO of Blackview teased the upcoming Blackview A80 Pro on his Facebook page. The photo doesn’t reveal the whole body of the device but from what is revealed, we can tell that the phone will be coming with a quad-camera setup located on the top left corner of the back cover. Also, there is a fingerprint sensor placed on the back, the good old classic spot for most phones.

Following the tease from the CEO, another render appeared showcasing a device in three colors. According to the source, the photo shows the Blackview A80 Pro as it too comes with a quad-camera setup and its body is slim with 3D glass applied. The render suggests that the phone could be available in Black, Red, and a trendy Gradient color. However, there is no information about the color palette of the gradient one.

As for when the device will hit the market, information say that it will be available this month and that it will be a mainstream device. So far, Blackview is known for its excellent rugged smartphones so, could the Blackview A80 Pro combine rugged features with the design that we see in the photos in order to stand out in the saturated mainstream smartphone market? Time will tell. Until all the specs surface, you can check out the other new models from Blackview, the flagship BV9800 Series that is currently campaigning on Kickstarter until November 8th. The top version BV9800 Pro is on offer for just $429 with a very limited quantity.

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It’s less than two weeks until the Aliexpress 11.11 Global Shopping Festival kicks off and as usual, UMIDIGI will be there to offer some great discounts on their popular devices. The 11.11 (a.k.a. Double 11) festival is huge and could be compared to Black Friday that takes place in the US. This year, the Chinese manufacturer will participate with 4 of its best-selling devices, so let’s take a look.

UMIDIGI Power 3: Quad-camera with 6150mAh battery

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Power 3 is the company’s biggest battery phone to date carrying a 6150mAh battery with 18W fast charge under the hood. In addition, it features 10W reverse fast charging acting as a power bank for other devices. What’s more, it’s one of the most affordable quad-camera phones with 48MP main sensor, ultra-wide lens, and macro lens. It will kick off its first sale at only $149.99 on 11th November. You can add it to your cart now and take advantage of the deal when the time comes.

• 6150mAh, Fast 18W Charge & 10W Reverse Charge
• 48MP Ultra Wide Macro Quad Camera
• 6.53” FHD+ FullView Display
• Helio P60, LPDDR4X RAM
• Stock Android 10, NFC
• $149.99 (Promotion Price)

UMIDIGI F2: Among the best Budget Flagship of 2019

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UMIDIGI F2 is the current flagship for the company and has all the specs you want, for a sub-$200 price. With 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB of UFS 2.1 flash storage, as well as Helio P70 SoC, the F2’s performance is top-notch in this price range. There is also a quad-camera setup (48MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro, and 5MP depth-sensing lens) as well as a 32MP front AI shooter. The F2 will be available for just $177.49 during the sale.

• 32MP AI Selfie Camera
• 48MP Ultra Wide Macro Quad Camera
• 6.53” FHD+ FullView Display
• 5150mAh, 18W Fast Charge & NFC
• 6GB+128GB, LPDDR4X, UFS 2.1, Helio P70
• Stock Android 10
• $177.49 (Promotion Price)

UMIDIGI X: In-screen Fingerprint and AMOLED for everyone

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If you always wanted to experience the flagship-level in-screen fingerprint unlock and vivid AMOLED display but devices with these specs were too expensive then UMIDIGI X is what you’ve been looking for. It is the most affordable phone with the latest generation in-screen fingerprint sensor and a 6.35″ AMOLED display. Also, it comes with a triple rear camera with a 48MP sensor as well as an ultra-wide lens while at the same time featuring a large 128GB internal storage and LPDDR4X RAM. It will cost just $169.99 during the sale.

• Latest In-screen Fingerprint Sensor
• 48MP Ultra Wide AI Triple Camera
• 6.35″ AMOLED Full Screen
• 4150mAh, 18W Fast Charge & NFC
• 128GB ROM & LPDDR4X RAM
• $169.99 (Promotion Price)

UMIDIGI A5 Pro: Most affordable phone with Ultra-Wide Triple-Camera

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Lastly, UMIDIGI A5 Pro will also be present at the festival, being the most affordable phone with a triple camera setup with ultra-wide lens and high build-quality. Furthermore, it comes with a 6.3″ FHD+ waterdrop display and Helio P23 SoC that results in an excellent Value for Money rate. You can make it yours for just $89.22 during the event.

• Sony Ultra Wide Triple Camera
• 6.3” FHD+ Waterdrop Display
• Helio P23 & 4GB RAM
• 2+1 Card Slots
• 4150mAh Battery
• $89.22 (Promotion Price)

You can head over to UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress to learn more about the sales. And don’t forget to add the phone you’re interested to cart in case you miss the sales. Lastly, if you’re seeking a chance to win a free phone, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for UMIDIGI Power 3.

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We already know that the next model from UMIDIGI will be Power 3 featuring a big battery and a quad-camera setup, and today the company revealed the price and the global sale start date. So, Power 3 will go on global sale on November 11th and its promotional price will be only $149.99 for just 1 day, until November 12th! The Power 3 is a big upgrade to its predecessor and the debut during the Aliexpress 11.11 Global Shopping Festival is a buyer’s delight.

Besides the big battery, the key feature of the device is the multi-function quad camera. The recently launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 also sports a similar camera setup but which is better overall? Let’s check out the specs and price comparison.

Display

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Doing away with the notch is the challenge for most smartphone manufacturers and rumors say that next year’s flagships Redmi K30 and OnePlus 8 would feature the hole-punch display. UMIDIGI Power 3 has that already placed on the top-left of the 6.53″ FHD+ display, while the Redmi Note 8 comes with a 6.3″ panel with a waterdrop notch.

Camera

The main camera is the sector where there are not that many differences. The Power 3 has a better 13MP ultra-wide camera while the Redmi Note 8’s one is 8MP. As for the front camera, the Power 3 boasts a 16MP sensor while the Note 8 has a 13MP one.

Battery and Charging

Here’s where the Power 3 really stands out as it hosts a big, 6150mAh battery with 18W fast charging support while the Note 8 comes with a smaller, 4000mAh battery and just 10W fast charging. What’s more, the new UMIDIGI phone supports 10W fast OTG reverse charging while its opponent supports just 2.5W OTG reverse charging.

Performance

The two companies use different SoC providers but their performance is similar. Power 3 is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P60 and the Redmi Note 8 comes with Snapdragon 665. Both score about 140k in Antutu v7. Also, the Power 3 features NFC with Google Pay and Note 8 doesn’t.

Operating System

Until now, there are only a few devices that come with or have been upgraded to Android 10, the latest version of Google’s OS. Power 3 is one of them as it comes with Android 10 out-of-the-box. It comes with the stock version of Android while the Redmi Note 8 features MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0.

Price

As said before, the UMIDIGI Power 3 will hit the market at just $149.99 and the price will go up to $169.99. Still, that’s almost $20 less than the Note 8 that costs about $190 for the same 4GB/64GB memory configuration. It’s easy to say that the Power 3 is a better VFM that its competitor. You can add it to your cart now so that you don’t miss the deal when it hits the market. Also, you can participate in the Giveaway activity to win one for free.

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On Monday, we talked about the UMIDIGI Power 3 that would be launching soon and today, the company announced the global launch of the new Power Series member. With the Power 3, UMIDIGI is offering a 6,150mAh battery, which is the biggest yet for the company. In addition, the Power 3 also features a quad-camera setup with a 48MP main sensor, a hole-punch display on the front, and Helio P60 SoC. The phone will start global sale on November 11th on Aliexpress.

Biggest Battery Yet

The Power Series is known for the big battery found inside the phones and Power 3 is no different. It packs the biggest battery to date with a 6150mAh battery and USB Type-C 18W fast charger.

What’s more, it features 10W fast OTG reverse charging that can charge other devices while other phones only support about 2.5W OTG reverse charging. You don’t even have to buy an OTG cable as is comes as a gift.

Multi-function Quad Cameras

Another new feature in Power 3 is the quad rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth-sensing camera. In addition, there is a new Night Mode to help you capture better photos in low light conditions while the ultra-wide mode snaps more in a single shot and the macro mode captures close-ups.

Bigger Notchless Display

Since the notch is starting to become outdated, the Chinese manufacturer adopts a 6.53″ FHD+ display with a hole-punch that hosts the front 16MP camera. The hole is just 4.5mm wide in order not to distract the user while using the phone. The result is an immersive viewing experience when combined with the thin bezels.

Powerful Performance

To power the Power 3, UMIDIGI chose to go with the MediaTek Helio P60 SoC backed by 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The LPDDR4X dual-channel memory has 50% higher efficiency and 100% improved peak performance compared with the older LPDDR3. Also, thanks to the triple card slots design, the phone has a dedicated microSD card slot to store up to 256GB more.

Stock Android 10 and Other Features

Coming with Android 10, UMIDIGI Power 3 is one of the first smartphones that feature Google’s latest OS. The phone comes in three trendy colors for you to choose: Space Grey, Midnight Green, and Red. Additionally, Power 3 supports “OK Google” on lock screen so that you can activate the Google Assistant without even touching your phone. Lastly, it supports multi-function NFC and global network bands as well as dual-4G/LTE.

Price, Global Sale Date, and Giveaway

The global sale will start at 00:00 PST on November 11th over at Aliexpress. The price is yet to be known but the price tag is expected to be under $200 since the previous version’s cost was around $150. You can add the Power 3 to your cart now in case you miss the discounted open sale price when it becomes available in 2 weeks.

Lastly, in order to improve the user experience, UMIDIGI is running a Giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for the device. Check out all the details about the Power 3 and join the giveaway on their official website.

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UMIDIGI just recently released its new budget flagship UMIDIGI F2 and now they are gearing up to launch another Power-Series affordable device with a bigger than even battery. We’re talking about the UMIDIGI Power 3 that is the successor of the Power. It will launch on October 23rd featuring a quad rear camera and a new green color option that have now been revealed through some new renders.

The company already unveiled some key features on its website so we can see that it will sport an iPhone-like square quad-camera setup with a 48MP main sensor, an ultra-wide-angle lens camera, and a macro lens camera. The phone hosts a 6.53’’ notchless hole-punch FHD+ display like UMIDIGI F2 and also runs on Android 10.

As a member of the Power Series, it packs a 6150mAh battery that is expected to give several days of use on a single charge. The design is soft and the rear panel features curved edges which can make the phone fit comfortably in your hand. According to information, the phone will feature fast reverse charging that can help you charge other devices.

The new device will launch on October 23rd and we’ll an eye out for more specs on it. As with previous new devices, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for UMIDIGI Power 3. You can learn more about the device and join the giveaway on their official website.

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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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The Huawei Mate 30 will be rocking a very unique look when it launches later this year. After months of leaks, we now have a clear look of the phone thanks to a leaked official poster.

The poster which was shared on Weibo shows the Mate 30 Pro will have a wide notch similar to that of the Mate 20 Pro. We can make out about three cameras inside the notch. We bet the phone has a 3D face unlock system for security.

The Mate 30 Pro has an IR blaster and a microphone at opposite ends of the top. There are also antenna lines too. The display is shown to curve to the sides and the bezels are quite thin. The phone does look really gorgeous but we are more excited about the back.

The Mate 30 Pro will come with four rear cameras that are placed in a circular housing. The phone has a significant camera bump which we believe has an important function explained below.

Earlier today, Android Authority reported that Huawei and Honor may be working on Moto Mod-style cases for its phones. These cases were discovered on the Bluetooth SIG website which has a listing of several cases. The model number of these cases hint at their functions. For example, there is a game case, a snorkeling case, a health case, and an amplification case. These cases will connect via Bluetooth 4.2 and provide additional features. The listing is even more detailed and reveals the health case will have features like blood pressure monitoring, glucose-level monitoring, temperature measurement, and heart rate measurement.

The model number also reveals these smart cases will be available for different phones as the codenames are included in the model numbers. The codenames for some of these yet-to-be-announced phones are Anna, Elsa, Noah, Ark, Sulawesi, Maxwell, Emma, Keira, Yarlung, Zangbo, Volga, Danube, Titian, Palawan, Pascal, CHA, PEN, Piaget, Kelly, Audrey, Catherine, Eagle, Ruby, Bugatti, Baikal, etc.

Based on the design of the Mate 30 Pro, we believe it will be the first device to come with these smart cases and the cases should flush with the camera bump when attached.

The Mate 30 Pro also has what appears to be a Xenon flash and a smaller circular LED flash. We can also see LEICA written on the back but can’t make out the other text.

The phone will have a red-painted power button and will be available in purple and green. The poster also reveals the phone will be powered by the Kirin 990 processor and have superfast charging. The phone is rumored to launch on September 19.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3, Via)

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Following today’s Honor 20 Pro camera leak, things got confusing with respect to the phone’s design. Compared to the leaked renders from the past few weeks, the design of the phone in today’s camera leak is quite different. Now a bunch of alleged promotional images have surfaced online and they too show a different design. Which leads us to ask “What does the Honor 20 Pro really look like?”.

The short answer is we won’t know until the launch on May 21. Or if we are lucky, a hands-on video might surface before the launch. Nevertheless, while we debate which design is genuine, let’s take a look at these promotional images.

Starting with the front of the phone which two of the renders show, the Honor 20 Pro doesn’t have a notch or punch hole for the front-facing camera. It is practically all screen save for the slightly thicker lower bezel. What this means is that the Honor 20 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera, one that isn’t shown in any of these promotional images.

Coming to the rear which is the part that differs from the other images we have seen, the Honor 20 Pro is shown with a quad camera setup. There is no square-shaped periscope zoom lens as seen in the leaked renders. However, only three of the sensors are housed together. The fourth doesn’t flank the camera housing on the right but sits right underneath just like the Lenovo Z6 Pro. What actually flanks the sensors is the LED flash and laser focus module.

The promo images show the device in red, pale purple, ice blue, gradient neon pink, and acid green. Some of these colors are pretty unusual which makes us doubt the authenticity of these images. Not only that, the LED flash on the renders take on the color of the phone which is not only unusual but doesn’t make any sense.

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Looking at all the designs we have seen so far, the similarities between them are the number of cameras and the absence of a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The design of the cameras itself and the design of the display is what differs.

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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%.

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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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The Mi 9 has been getting all the spotlight but now it is the turn of the Mi 9 Explorer Edition. The very first render has surfaced online and it shows there will be a big difference between it and the Mi 9 which itself is shaping up to be a fantastic device.

The Mi 9 Explorer Edition’s existence was confirmed a few weeks ago by Xiaomi’s president but this is the first time we are seeing what it looks like even though it’s only of the phone’s rear.

Unlike the Mi 9 which will have a triple rear camera setup, the Explorer Edition will come with four. So, while the Mi 9 will be Xiaomi’s first triple rear camera smartphone, the Mi 9 Explorer Edition will be its first quad rear camera smartphone.

The four sensors are arranged vertically with the uppermost sensor having a red ring around it. This is most likely the primary sensor. All the sensors share a single housing and there is an LED flash below the setup.

Even though this is just a partial reveal of the device, we can see Xiaomi is bringing back the transparent design that shows the phone’s “internals”. And just like its predecessor, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, this is most likely a 3D printed piece of plastic covering the phone’s real internals. Can you see the Snapdragon logo in the image?

The render shows the Mi 9 Explorer Edition has its volume rocker and power button on the right. We bet there is an extra button on the left too. However, what we are more curious about is its display. Will it have a waterdrop notch too or a regular notch or maybe a punch hole? We will have to wait for more images to surface.

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We expect the Mi 9 Explorer to also come with a Snapdragon 855 processor but 8GB of RAM and maybe even 256GB of storage. It will also be nice if it has support for wireless charging.

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