Chinese electronics conglomerate Xiaomi had announced the Android 10-based MIUI update for the Xiaomi Mi A2 earlier last month. The same has now been confirmed for the Mi A2 Lite this week. However, the confirmation has arrived after disgruntled users filed a petition for not receiving Android 10 update on Change.org.

Xiaomi had earlier mentioned that there were no plans to bring the Android 10 update to the Mi A2 Lite, causing mass criticism from the fans and the users. According to the company’s official statement on the Mi forum, a spokesperson said, “There is no tentative deadline for the rollout of the new Android 10 update for the A2 Lite. We can only assure users at the time that development is underway”. 

The company has just rolled out an update for the Xiaomi Mi A3, although, it is said to be plagued with unknown issues. Xiaomi plans to take its time with the Mi A2 Lite, as to avoid further controversy with the OTA. If early reports are to be believed, the new update brings a host of additional features including gesture guidance, dark mode, smart reply, location controls, and additional privacy, etc.

Editor’s Pick: Xiaomi Mi 10 leak suggests curved OLED screen with punch-hole cut-outs

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite flaunts a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The device flaunts a dual-camera setup at the rear comprising of a 12-megapixel primary sensor along with a 5-megapixel depth-sensing unit. 

The smartphone draws power from a 2.0 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC with Adreno 506 GPU and packs a 4,000 mAh battery. The smartphone packs 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of native storage. It comes with Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI out-of-the-box, upgradable to Android 9. The device sports a fingerprint scanner for additional security. In terms of connectivity, the Mi A2 Lite gets Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, microUSB 2.0, and 4G LTE.

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The Moto G7 Play is one of the upcoming Moto G phones rumored to launch next month. It should be the cheapest of the lot, and a Geekbench listing as revealed it will also be the least powerful.

The Moto G7 Play was benchmarked yesterday and the listing reveals it is powered by Qualcomm’s MSM8953 processor which is popularly known as the Snapdragon 625. This is surprising as the phone was reported to come with a Snapdragon 632 processor just like the Moto G7 Power.

The version on Geekbench also has just 2GB of RAM but runs Android 9 Pie.

The Moto G7 Play’s manual was seen on the FCC’s website back in November along with photos. The documents revealed it will have a 3,000mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, and a notched display. The notch will house a camera, a speaker and a LED flash for nighttime selfies.

READ MORE: Live photos of the Moto G7 Power confirm specs and reveal Brazilian price

Motorola will release single-SIM and dual-SIM variants with the latter having a triple card slot so you can use a MicroSD card at the same time. The Moto G7 Play will be available in gold, blue, and black color variants when it launches.

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Motorola is expected to announce the Moto G7 series in the next month through an unveil event in Brazil. Recent reports have revealed that the Moto G7 series will include four smartphones such as Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play. MySmartPrice has shared fresh renders of these phones. The publication has also revealed the European pricing of the Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power smartphones.

Moto G7 Play and G7 Power Renders and Price

The Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power are rumored to be respectively at 149 euros (~$169) and 209 euros (~$238) in Europe. The Moto G7 is expected to arrive in colors like Gold and Blue whereas the Moto G7 Power may come in Black and Lilac options.

As far as their designs are concerned, both handsets will be equipped with wider notched enabled screens and a thick bottom bezel which includes Motorola brand name. The Moto G7 Play has a single camera on its rear and so does the Moto G7 Power model. They are also equipped with rear-mounted fingerprint readers. The G7 Play could be fueled by Snapdragon 632 whereas the G7 Power may come with Snapdragon 625 and a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity with rapid charging support.

Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus Renders and Price

The pricing of the G7 and G7 Plus are still under the wraps. However, it can be speculated that the G7 may cost around 249 euros (~$283) and the G7 Plus may be priced at 299 euros (~$340).  In Europe, the G7 may come in Black and White color variants and the G7 Plus could be available in Red and Blue colors.

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Both the G7 and G7 Plus phones will be sporting trendy waterdrop notched display designs to offer higher screen-to-body ratio. The chin of both the models are quite thick and they feature the brand name of the company. The rear view of the G7 and G7 Plus reveals that they are equipped with dual rear cameras and a fingerprint reader. Both smartphones are rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset.

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Motorola had announced the Motorola One Android One smartphone in August. The smartphone has landed in the U.S. with an affordable price tag of $399.

The Motorola One is the first phone from the company to arrive with a notched screen like the iPhone X in the U.S. The handset is equipped with a 5.9-inch IPS LCD display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19:9.

The Snapdragon 625 chipset is present under the hood of the Motorola One smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. For storage, the handsets an inbuilt space of 64 GB. There is a microSD card slot for expanding its storage. There is a 3,000mAh battery on the device that carries support for fast charging.

The back panel of the Motorola One features 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. There is a selfie snapper of 8-megapixel placed inside the notch. A fingerprint scanner is embedded under the logo of the company on the rear. The handset sports a splash-resistant chassis.

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Since it is an Android One device, it runs on stock version of Android Oreo and is confirmed to receive software updates at a faster pace for 2 years. Recently, the Motorola One Power handset was spotted with Android 9 Pie on Geekbench. Hence, there is a possibility that the Motorola One and One Power phones could be treated with Android 9 Pie OS update before the end of 2018.

As of this writing, Best Buy is the only online store apart from the Motorola’s online store to sell the Motorola One smartphone. The handset carries a price tag $399. The pre-order of the black colored edition of the smartphone have already begun in the U.S. The sales of the handset will begin on Nov. 11. On the said date, the company will be also introducing its white variant in the country. The Motorola One for the U.S. is an unlocked variant of the phone that will work with AT&T and T-Mobile networks.

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After a successful first flash sale, today, Xiaomi is hosting the second flash sale of the Redmi 6 Pro in India. The high-end Redmi 6 Pro among all the three Redmi 6 series devices, will go on sale at 12 pm in the noon on Amazon India and Mi India stores. Buyers who want to own the device must know about all the details, features and offers before buying the Redmi 6 Pro.

The Xiaomi’s budget oriented series with some extraordinary specs at an affordable price is getting good attention from the users. Xiaomi’s tactics of launching good specs at reasonable price has made the company achieve the impossible. In the market, presently, there are only few competitors of the Redmi 6 series, like the Realme 2. Xiaomi gains most of the sales in the low-end and mid-level market segments and affordability is the biggest reason behind it.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro sale in India Offers and Price

Price

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro will be available for the starting price of Rs 10,999 for 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and Rs 12,999 for 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It will be available in the three different color combinations – Blue, Black and Gold. There’s also a Redmi 6 Pro Red special edition with the same price.

The Redmi 6 Pro will be available on the Amazon India and Mi Store in India starting at 12 PM in the noon on September 18. Users, can directly head to the online stores and can click “Notify Me” option to get a reminder when the sale goes live. The sale will be live for both the 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB variants of the Redmi 6 Pro. Buyers can also buy Mi protect handset protection program at the discounted price of Rs 799. Mi Exchange offer is also applicable on the Redmi 6 Pro.

Offers

ICICI Bank is offering 5% instant discount on all its Credit and Debit cards. Further, there’s Rs 2200 instant cash-back with 4.5TB of 4G data on Reliance Jio. Hungama Music is offering its 3 month subscription free with the purchase of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Specs

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is the high-end device among the three other devices in the same series. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC with 3/4 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of internal storage. The Redmi 6 Pro has a 5.84-inch full-HD+ display with the resolution of 1080×2280 pixels. It also sports a display notch with 19:9 aspect ratio. It’s notch display packs a screen to body ratio of 79.5 percent having 432 pixel density.

There’s a dedicated microSD card slot with 2+1 configure, users can add dual SIM with a microSD card. In camera there are 12MP + 5MP camera sensors with AI-powered features like bokek effect, phase detection auto focus and scene recognition. There’s a 5 MP camera on the front with face unlock and selfies. In connectivity  there’s a Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, Dual 4G VoLTE, and an IR blaster.

• Read More: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Bali Blue color variant to go on sale in China on July 6

It is running on Android 8.1 Oreo atop MIUI 9.6 out of the box. It will soon get MIUI 10 update which is based on Android 9 Pie OS.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro sale is going live today at 12pm, so don’t forget to buy the device.

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Through a global launch event today in Spain, Xiaomi has announced the arrival Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite smartphones. These are Android One editions of the Xiaomi Mi 6X and Redmi 6 Pro that were recently launched in China. Since Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are Android One phones, they do not feature MIUI 9 custom UI found on Mi 6X and Redmi 6 Pro. Xiaomi has promised to that these smartphones will be receiving Android P 9.0 at the earliest.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Mi A2 features an arc-shaped aluminum unibody that has a thickness of only 7.3mm. The handset can be availed in colors like Gold, Blue and Black. It features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that of 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The screen is tucked under a layer 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3.

The dual camera setup of the Xiaomi Mi A2 includes 20-megapixel Sony IM376 primary sensor with f/1.75 aperture and 2-micron 4-in-1 Super Pixel for capturing brighter shots in dim light conditions. The main sensor is assisted by 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 secondary sensor with 1.25-micron pixel and f/1.75 aperture. The frontside of the smartphone is equipped with 20-megapixel AI powered selfie snapper for capturing selfie shots with bokeh effect.

The Snapdragon 660 AIE powers the Xiaomi Mi A2. It includes a 3,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging through USB-C. The other features of the smartphone include Android 8.1 Oreo OS, rear-mounted fingerprint reader, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Specifications and Features

The metal bodied Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite  comes in color choices like Black, Gold and Blue. The handset is fitted a notched IPS LCD screen of 5.84 inches that produces an aspect ratio of 19:9. The screen delivers Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels.

The Mi A2 Lite has a dual camera module on its rear shell. It comprises of 12-megapixel primary sensor with 1.25-micron pixels and PDAF and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The notch at the front features a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

The Snapdragon 625 SoC that powers multiple Xiaomi phones is present under the hood of the Mi A2 Lite. Xiaomi claimed that it is the first entry-level phone to feature the SD625 chipset. The power-efficient SoC enhances the performance of 4,000mAh battery of the Mi A2 Lite. The company also stated that the battery can easily last for two days. The other features of the phone include Android 8.1 Oreo, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 Lite Variants and Pricing

The Xiaomi Mi A2 variants such as 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM are respectively priced at 249 euros (~$291), 279 euros (~$326) and 349 euros (~$408).

On the other side, the Mi A2 Lite comes in models like 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB. These variants are respectively priced at 179 euros (~$209) and 229 euros (~$268).

At the launch event, Xiaomi also introduced the Mi Robot Builder with 79 euros (~$92) pricing and IPX7 water-resistant Mi Toothbrush worth 29 euros (~$34).

Would you consider buying the Xiaomi Mi A2 or Mi A2 Lite smartphones? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi will be holding a global launch event on July 24 in Spain and the company has also confirmed that it will be launching two Android One smartphones. It is very likely that the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite smartphones. The specifications and costs of Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite have already surfaced through Swiss and Polish online retailer sites. Both the smartphones have surfaced on Romanian QuickMobile.ro and PCGarage.ro online retailer sites with full specs and pricing.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are Android One editions of MIUI ROM based Mi 6X and Mi 6 Pro smartphones that were launched in the recent past in China. The Xiaomi Mi A2 comes in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models that respectively feature 4 GB of RAM. These variants are respectively priced at RON 1,273 (~$320) and RON 1,400 (~$352) on QuickMobile.ro. The retailer site claims it will be available in 7 days.

On the other Romanian online shopping site, these models of Mi A2 carry higher pricing of RON 1,400 (~$352) and RON 1,600 (~$402). The handset will be available on the retailer site after 12 days.

The specs of the Mi A2 include 5.99-inch IPS LCD 18:9 FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 SoC, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, dual 12-mgegapixel cameras, 20-megapixel and 3,010mAh battery with QC 3.0.

QuickMobile.ro is charging RON 933 (~$234) for 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and RON 1,130 (~$284) for 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM models of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. PCGarage.ro is also selling the two editions of the Mi A2 Lite with higher costs of RON 1,000 (~$251) and RON 1,200 (~$301). Both the retailer sites have the same respective availability dates for Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite smartphone includes specification such as 5.84-inch IPS LCD display 19:9 FHD+ screen, Snapdragon 625, up to 4 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera, 5-megapixel selfie camera and 4,000mAh battery.

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A leaked photo has surfaced today that shows the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max 3 sitting besides its predecessor, the Mi Max 2 smartphone. The image shows that the form factor of the Mi Max 3 is quite similar to the predecessor and still it manages to offer a larger display. Also, newer reports have also revealed the differences between their specs.

Dimensions and Display

In the below image, the Mi Max 2 is placed on the left whereas its upcoming successor is seated on the right. The Mi Max 2 measures 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6mm and it houses a 6.44-inch display with capacitive buttons on the lower bezel.

The TENAA listing of the Mi Max 3 has revealed that it will be a tall aspect ratio smartphone with an elongated form factor. Its dimensions are 176.2 x 87.4 x 8mm. The upper and lower bezels of the Mi Max 3 are reduced. Instead of capacitive buttons, the smartphone will feature on-screen buttons for navigation.

Performance: Battery, SoC and Variants

The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 includes a 5,300mAh capacity and it weighs 211 grams. The Mi Max 3 weighs 221 grams as it is packed with a 5,500mAh battery. Xiaomi has included support for Quick Charge 3.0 on the Mi Max 3, whereas the large battery of Mi Max 2 lacks support for fast charging.

Even though 14nm Snapdragon 625 is a power efficient SoC, the Mi Max 2 was criticized during its launch as it featured the same SoC that powered the original Mi Max smartphone from 2016. The new 14nm Snapdragon 636 SoC will be powering the Mi Max 3. As far as its performance is concerned, it is said to be on par with Snapdragon 820 SoC that were found under the hood of the flagship phones from 2016. The Mi Max 3 is also expected to include the new dual-band GPS technology feature for accurate navigation experience.

The 64 GB and 128 GB storage variants of the Mi Max 2 featured 4 GB of RAM. Few months after the launch of the Mi Max 2, Xiaomi had also launched its 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM edition. The successor smartphone will be arriving in two RAM variants of 4 GB and 6 GB and they will respectively feature 64 GB and 128 GB of storage. The TENAA listing of the Mi Max 3 also includes a 32 GB model. Probably, the Chinese manufacturer may introduce it few months later.

Rear and Front Cameras

The Mi Max 2 has a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. The Mi Max 3 is the first Mi Max phone to include a dual camera setup. It will be arriving with Sony IMX363 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera module. The 8-megapixel frontal shooter on the Mi Max 3 will be equipped with soft light LED flash. A slew of AI-based functions such AI scene recognition, AI object identification, AI voice assistant and AI photography. Apart from fingerprint scanner that is also available on the Mi Max 2, the Mi Max 3 will be also equipped with AI driven facial recognition.

Pricing and Color Variants

The 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions of the Mi Max 2 were made available in 1,699 Yuan (~$253) and 1,999 Yuan pricing (~$298). The pricing of the 64 GB and 128 GB models of the Mi Max 3 are not known. The Mi Max 2 was launched in colors like black and gold. Apart from gold and black hues, the Mi Max 3 will be also arriving in a new blue colored variant.

What’s your opinion on the Mi Max 3? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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There’s no doubt that Qualcomm is the king of mobile processors and the company has managed to penetrate all the three major segments in the market: high-end, mid-range, low-end. Mediatek has been giving tough competition to the US based chip maker in the budget and mid-range markets but even in these two segments, the company has managed to gain ground in recent times, all thanks to its efficient set of processors from the 600 and 400 series. However, sometimes it could be hard keeping a track of where each processor stands in the series. So, this article aims to improve your understanding of the processor that goes inside your smartphones, specifically ones from the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.

It was necessary to write this article because Qualcomm’s Snapdragon series naming isn’t as straightforward as you might think. For example, the newly announced Snapdragon 632 isn’t really better than the Snapdragon 630 (apart from its custom CPU cores advantage) that was announced way back in May 2017. Logically, considering the naming scheme, we would immediately assume that the SD632 is the better chipset but that’s not really the case. Similarly, the Snapdragon 450 chipset that was announced back in June 2017 is very similar to Snapdragon 625, despite being from a low-end 400 series.

Specifically, we will be taking a look at six processors for mid-range smartphones from Qualcomm, namely the Snapdragon 660, Snapdragon 636, Snapdragon 632, Snapdragon 630, Snapdragon 625, and also the Snapdragon 450.

We can divide these processors into further two sections for ease of understanding: Upper mid-range and mid-range.

Upper mid-range has two main chipsets: Snapdragon 660 and Snapdragon 636. I know many would argue that there’s the Snapdragon 710 chipset too, but with 10nm manufacturing node and custom Kryo 360 cores that are based on Cortex A75, we can no longer call it a mid-range chipset. At best, we could say it’s a premium mid-ranger but with such high-end specs, it’s more close to the 800 series flagships than the 600 series chipsets.

Coming back to the 600 series chipsets, in the mid-range segment, we can include four SoCs, namely, Snapdragon 630, Snapdragon 632, Snapdragon 625, and Snapdragon 450. Again, many could argue that the 450 is from the low-end series and doesn’t really deserve to be called as a mid-range processor. But for reasons mentioned below, I feel that the 450 is better placed in the mid-range segment rather than the budget series.

Now that we have placed these processors in their respective subsections, let’s take a look at each section in detail. First, let’s take a look at the upper mid-range processors.

Snapdragon 660 and Snapdragon 636 are two of the most powerful processors in the 600 series from Qualcomm. These 2017 processors are unique in the sense that they have custom cores, a first in the 600 series. Specifically, the Snapdragon 660 that was announced back in May 2017 was the first 600 series chip to use custom Kryo cores. Snapdragon 636 joined the lineup later in October. Given that they were going to power the best mid-rangers in the market, it made sense why Qualcomm would use custom cores in these two chipsets. However, this year, in June, Qualcomm made another entry in the lineup with the Snapdragon 632 and surprisingly, even this new chipset boasted eight custom kryo cores. Why surprising? Because, despite its 632 name, this particular chip is going to power the cheaper mid-rangers of 2018 and is better put as an upgrade to the Snapdragon 625 instead of the SD630. We’ll talk about these processors in detail in the next section but now, let’s come back to the two power packed processors of 600 series, the SD660 and SD636.

Snapdragon 660 & 636:

Snapdragon 660 and 636 are really very close brothers. From their names, many would assume that the SD632 or SD630 are closer to SD636 than SD660. But it’s the opposite case here. In fact, this is another example why Qualcomm needs to better their naming strategy. Personally, I would have called SD636 more like SD646 or something closer to SD660.

There are only four minor differences between the Snapdragon 660 vs Snapdragon 636.

1. Clock speed of Kryo 260G performance clusters (2.2GHz vs 1.8GHz)
2. GPU: Adreno 512 vs Adreno 509
3. LPDDR4 @ 1866MHz vs LPDDR4 @ 1333MHz
4. Display Support: QHD vs FHD+ (18:9) | External Support: 4K vs 1080p

Apart from these, the two processors share the same specs. So, both feature the same semi-custom Kryo 260 cores in a 4+4 cluster. There are 4 x Kryo Gold cores and 4 x Kryo Silver cores based on Cortex A73 and Cortex A53 respectively. Only the performance cores are clocked at different frequencies (2.2GHz vs 1.8GHz). It might also be worth mentioning that these two are manufactured on the 14nm LPP process, but then, all of the SoC’s considered in this article are based on 14nm manufacturing node.

There’s difference in the GPU as well. The Snapdragon 660 features the more powerful Adreno 512 vs 509 on the SD636. I couldn’t find a lot of details about the Adreno 509, but we know that it’s based on 14nm process like the 512 (and unlike the Adreno 510 which was based on 28nm). Despite being placed below the 510 in naming, in terms of performance, the Adreno 509 could be better. It’s also going to be more efficient. But Adreno 512 is definitely the better GPU of the two, with a appox. clock speed of 800MHz, with around 240 GFlops.

Another difference is the support for dual channel LPDDR4@1866MHz vs LPDDR4@1333MHz on SD660 vs SD636. However, both support RAM up to 8GB and eMMC as well as UFS storage.

Coming to the similarities, the core specs are the same for both the chips. So apart from the same Kryo 260 cores inside, you get the same X12 LTE modem with Cat. 13/ 12 support  (150Mbps uplink | 600Mbps downlink ) and 3 x 20MHz CA. There’s the Hexagon 680 DSP, Qualcomm’s Spectra 160 ISP with ClearSight technology, 24MP single camera support and 16MP dual camera support. The chip supports video capture and playback at up to 4K UHD @ 30fps resolution. Both the chips support Quick Charge 4.0 and machine learning frameworks like Tensorflow, caffe via Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine.

In short, you can call the Snapdragon 636 as the efficient (lite) version of the Snapdragon 660!

Snapdragon 630: 

Notice how I skipped SD632? It’s better suited with SD625 and SD450! Snapdragon 630 has most of the bells and whistles of Snapdragon 636 but it’s much slower because of its octa-core Cortex A53 cores. You really miss out on the A73 based performance cores here but it’s good for efficiency. So, if Snapdragon 636 was the lite version of SD660, then SD630 is kind of the lite and efficient version of the SD636.

SD630 features eight Cortex A53 cores with 4 x A53 @ 2.2GHz and 4 x A53 @ 1.8GHz. So, performance is just average but Adreno 508 is pretty decent and offers up to 30% graphics and enhanced gaming performance as compared to Adreno 506 inside the SD626. Apart from the significant decrease in CPU performance, rest of the specs are quite similar to the above two SoCs.

So the Snapdragon 630 supports Qualcomm’s Neural processing engine, X12 LTE with Cat. 13/ 12 downlink / uplink, 24MP single camera with Spectra 160 ISP (ClearSight tech), LPDDR4 @ 1333MHz with up to 8GB RAM support and eMMC / UFS storage support, 4K UHD capture and playback, and up to FHD+ display.

Note that dual camera support on the SD630 goes down to dual 13MP setup instead of dual 16MP on SD660 and SD636.

What makes SD630 closer to SD636 than SD632 or 625 is that it comes with support for Qualcomm’s Neural Processing Engine (for AI). Plus, you have Quick Charge 4.0 support too!

It is worth mentioning that SD660, SD636, and SD630 are the only three SoCs in the 600/400 series to support AI via NPE and Quick Charge 4.0. In terms of connectivity, these three support BL 5.0, and USB 3.1.

Snapdragon 632, Snapdragon 625, & Snapdragon 450:

Snapdragon 632 is really the star of the lower mid-range series. Qualcomm’s strategy was pretty simple: It took Snapdragon 625 and boosted its CPU performance with custom Kryo cores. That’s it! Everything else is the same!

So the SD632 has 4 x  Kryo 250 Gold performance (A73) cores at 1.8GHz and 4 x Kryo 250 Silver efficient (A53) at 1.8GHz instead of the 8 x Cortex A53 @ 2.0GHz cores on the SD625. Rest of the specs are exactly the same, including the Adreno 506 GPU. I have not really considered SD626 in this article because this particular chip hasn’t managed to get a lot of support from market players. Most companies are still opting for SD625 over 626 and the difference isn’t really significant.

We can actually bring Snapdragon 450 too in this comparison! The SD450 is basically a lower clocked version of the Snapdragon 625, with 8 x Cortex A53 cores at 1.8GHz instead of 2.0GHz. Another difference would be in video encoding and decoding resolutions. So, SD632, SD625 can encode and decode videos at 4K UHD @ 30 fps while the SD450 can only do it in FHD+ @ 60fps.

Now coming to their similarities in specs, SD632 vs SD625 vs SD450 have the following common features.

• Adreno 506 GPU (clock speeds may differ)
• Hexagon 546 DSP
• 24MP single cam | 13MP dual cam support
• FHD+ Display support
• X9 LTE Cat 13/ 7 (150Mbps uplink | 300Mbps downlink), 2 x 20MHz CA
• Quick Charge 3.0
• USB 3.0

In terms of Bluetooth connectivity, Snapdragon 632 did get an upgrade to the new 5.0 version. The SD625 and 450 chips support BL 4.1+ LE.

So, in this section, SD632 is the best chip, and SD625 could be called as the lite version of SD632 and SD450 as the lite version of SD625.

This article was not meant to be exhaustive. I may not have considered each and every minute differences between these chipsets but organising Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors based on their specifications instead of their names was essential. As you might have realised now, SD632 and SD450 are way more similar than what you might have thought before and Snapdragon 630 is quite closer to SD636 than SD625.

I personally believe its very important to understand the processors that power your smartphones and this article was meant to be a rough guideline of where each Snapdragon mid-range SoC stands in the entire lineup.

Please let me know your thoughts on this article as well as the Snapdragon chip lineup.

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Yesterday, when Xiaomi had claimed on Weibo that it would be announcing something new today. Since then, netizens started speculating that the company may announce the arrival of Xiaomi Redmi 6 series. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has released an official poster on Weibo to confirm that it will indeed announce the Redmi 6 (or Redmi 6 series) on June 12.

Just before Xiaomi’s May 31 Shenzhen event that unveiled the Mi 8 series, Mi Band 3 and MIUI 10, a mid-range phone from the company having a model number of M1805D1SE had bagged certification from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT). Hence, Xiaomi fans were expecting that the M1805D1SE smartphone may also get unveiled on May 31, but it did not happen so. It seems that the M1805D1SE that was recently certified could be the Redmi 6 smartphone.

The above shown launch poster only confirms the June 12 launch date for Xiaomi Redmi 6. However, it does not reveal how many smartphones will be announced on the said date. It is speculated that the Redmi 6A and Redmi 6 Pro/Plus may also get unleashed alongside the Redmi 6 on June 12.

The TENAA listing of the M1805D1SE has revealed that it will be sporting a notched display. It includes a 5.84-inch display that offers Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is driven by an octa-core processor that has a processing speed of 2.0 GHz. It could be the Snapdragon 625 SoC.

Read More: Alleged Xiaomi Redmi 6A Images Appear on TENAA

The alleged Redmi 6 is expected to arrive in variants like 16 GB storage + 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM. It houses a 3,900mAh battery. The vertical dual camera setup lying on its rear side has a primary sensor of 12-megapixel. The handset features a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the backside of the phone. The TENAA images suggest that the alleged Redmi 6 has a metallic rear, but the upper and lower portion that houses the antenna bands could be made out of plastic.

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A new Xiaomi phone labelled as “Xiaomi StRaKz” has appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform. The specs of the phone that have surfaced through the Geekbench listing suggests it could be yet another budget phone from the company.

The Geekbench listing of the Xiaomi Strakz has revealed that it is yet another phone from the company that is driven by the Snapdragon 625 SoC. Xiaomi has used the same chipset to power smartphones like Redmi S2, Redmi Note 5, Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 4X, Redmi 4 Prime, Mi Max 2, Mi A1 and Mi 5X.

The SD625 SoC on the Xiaomi Strakz phone is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1.0 Oreo. In single-core test, the Strakz phone has scored 902 points and in multi-core test, it has recorded a score of 1536 points. Even though 4 GB RAM is seen assisting the SoC, the benchmark scores are quite low. Also, the base frequency of the Snapdragon 625 is mentioned 0 MHz for Strakz phone. This could be because of the system software bug.

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The SD625 is a power-efficient SoC and it has been recently used to power budget-friendly smartphones. There is a possibility that the Strakz phone could be the Redmi 6 phone or it could be some other phone from Xiaomi.

Xiaomi has set a target of achieving shipments of 100 million units this year. In India, it has already dethroned Samsung by capturing the market for mid-range phones. This year too, Xiaomi’s mid-range phones are expected to significantly the company to meet its shipments target.

Any guesses on the Xiaomi Strakz phone? Which smartphone could it be? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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BlackBerry recently announced that it will launch the KEY² next month. However, it may not be the only BlackBerry phone coming soon. A new device with model number BBG100-1 just showed up on Geekbench today.

The BlackBerry BBG100-1 runs Android 8.1 Oreo. It is powered by the MSM8953 chipset which is popularly known as the Snapdragon 625 mobile platform. It also has 4GB of RAM.

This is the first time the model number is showing up, so it is hard to tell which device it is. However, we have a guess as to the device it might be.

Apart from TCL, BlackBerry also licensed its brand to other companies. One of them is Optiemus Infracom, an Indian company, and BB Merah Putih – an Indonesian company. Only Optiemus hasn’t released a phone since it got a license to release phones under the BlackBerry name. However, that will be changing this year.

READ MORE: BlackBerry KEY2 (Athena) Gets WiFi & Bluetooth Certification

Leaks have revealed that it will release two phones codenamed BlackBerry Ghost and BlackBerry Ghost Pro this year. We want to believe the BBG100-1 is the BlackBerry Ghost. But it will be disappointing as the BlackBerry Ghost has been described as a premium device. It appears it doesn’t have premium internals.

There is also a chance we are wrong and this is not the BlackBerry Ghost but another phone entirely.

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In the previous week, it was revealed that Xiaomi is prepping up to launch a new low-end smartphone for China and India. The device is expected to hit the market with Redmi S2 moniker. It has already received approved by TENAA authority and now it has also been certified by 3C body in the home country.

Recent reports reveal that the upcoming Redmi S2 has a model number of M1803E6E. The same model number along with other variants such as M1803E6T and M1803E6C have received certification 3C authority in China. The 3C approval did not reveal any information on the specs of the phone, but it has confirmed that it will carry support for 5V/2A charging.

The TENAA images of the Redmi S2 has revealed that since it sports a full screen design and vertical dual camera setup, its design is similar to the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The device measures 160.73 x 77.26 x 8.1mm and it weighs 170 grams.

The 18:9 aspect ratio display of the Redmi S2 measures 5.99 inches and it produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It is speculated to be fueled by Snapdragon 625 SoC. The handset is expected to be available in multiple RAM and storage editions.

The 16 GB storage variant has 2 GB of RAM and its 32 GB storage model includes 3 GB of RAM. The highest configuration model has 64 GB storage and 4 GB of RAM. It also features a microSD card slot. It is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo.

Read More: Buy Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Smartphone For Only $359.99 On Banggood [Coupon Code]

TENAA listing has revealed that its dual camera setup includes a 12-megapixel sensor and an 8-megapixel sensor. It has a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The S2 will receive power from 3,000mAh battery. Leaked firmware files of the S2 has revealed that it will be supporting features like face unlock, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Portrait Mode. According to TENAA listing, the Redmi S2 will be available in multiple colors like Black, Blue, Gold, Gray, Pink, Red, Rose Gold, Silver and White. However, the Chinese manufacturer may only make few of the color variants available at launch.

There is no information on the launch date of the Xiaomi Redmi S2. Now that that the smartphone has bagged TENAA and 3C certifications in China, it is likely that it may get announced as early as next month.

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Xiaomi had launched the Mi 5X smartphone in July last year with 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. It was priced at 1,499 Yuan (~$237). Few months later, it had launched a lower variant featuring 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM with a pricing of 1,299 Yuan ($205). Currently, Xiaomi is selling only the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage model of the Mi 5X with a price tag of 1,299 Yuan ($205).

Today, the company has unveiled the Xiaomi Mi 6X as the successor of the Mi 5X. At the launch event, it claimed that it is the cheapest Snapdragon 660 SoC powered phone. The reason behind it is that most SD660 phones are priced around 3,000 Yuan (~$490), but the highest configuration model of the Xiaomi Mi 6X that has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is available for 1,999 Yuan (~$316). The other variants such as 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$285) and 1,599 Yuan (~$253).

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Xiaomi Mi 5X

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Design

Here are some improved features that are available on the Mi 6X compared to its predecessor phone:

Full Screen Design

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is packed with various exciting features compared to its predecessor. For instance, it features the trendy full screen design. Even though there is negligible difference between the dimensions of the two phones, the Mi 6X sports a trendy full screen design with reduced bezels that surrounds the screen. It features a larger display of 5.99 inches that supports FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The Mi 5X has a conventional 16:9 aspect ratio display of 5.5 inches that produces Full HD resolution.

Powerful Chipset, More RAM and Storage

At the launch event, it was said that the Snapdragon 660 that is present under the hood of the Mi 6X offers 79 percent better performance than the Snapdragon 625 that powers the Mi 5X. The Mi 6X features more RAM and storage over the predecessor model.

Better Front Camera and AI Equipped Camera

The Mi 5X has a mediocre front camera. On the Mi 6X, Xiaomi has added 20-megapixel front camera along with soft-light LED. With AI onboard, the selfie camera of Mi 6X has been optimized to effectively blur the background and focus more on the subject to capture stunning selfie shots. The vertical 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup on Mi 6X can shoot bright images in dim light, supports scene recognition and real-time language translation.

Latest Android Version, Fast Charging Support

Being a new phone, the Mi 6X is born with Android 8.1 Oreo that is skinned with latest MIUI version. The new Oreo update is yet to hit the Mi 5X. There is no fast charging feature available on the Mi 5X, but the SD660 powered Mi 6X is blessed with support for Quick Charge 3.0 9V/2A fast charging. Compared to the Mi 5X, it successor phone is available in newer colors like Blue and Pink.

Some Drawbacks…

The Xiaomi Mi 6X lacks a 3.5mm audio jack which means users are required to the same USB-C port for charging it and for connecting wired headphones. The Mi 5X features a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Mi 6X does not include a slot for adding a microSD card.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Speculations

Recently, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had confirmed to Indian media that the Mi MIX 2S flagship phone won’t be coming to India. However, he claimed that the company will be releasing Mi A2 in the country without mentioning the exact timeframe. Also, Jun did not reveal any information on the A2.

The Mi A1, the first Xiaomi Android One phone is essentially the same Mi 5X phone without the MIUI 9 skin. Hence, the rumor mill is speculating that the Mi 6X may internationally launch as Mi A2 and it could be an Android One device like its predecessor.

The China-exclusive Mi 5X was launched in July 2017 and the Mi A1 was unveiled in September. The 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM was introduced with a pricing of Rs. 14,999 ($224) and in December its price was permanently slashed to Rs. 13,999 ($209). The Mi A1 is currently out of stock in India. To say again, 64 GB + 4 GB Xiaomi Mi 5X that was launched for 1,499 Yuan (~$237) is now selling in China for 1,299 Yuan (~$205).

There is no confirmation on whether the Mi A2 would be available in three variants like 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM and 128 GB + 6 GB RAM like the Mi 6X. If it happens so, the three Mi A2 variants could be respectively priced at Rs. 15,999 (~$239), Rs. 17,999 (~$268) and Rs. 19,999 (~$298). These are not the official pricing, but speculations based on the pricing pattern of Mi A1, 5X and 6X.

Do you think that the Xiaomi Mi 6X is a worthy successor for the Mi 5X? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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The Smartisan Nut 3 is due to launch tomorrow. Ahead of the event, live photos of the phone have surfaced online. These photos not only give us a look at the phone but also confirm a few specifications.

For the Nut 3, Smartisan is going for a new design. The bezels have been shaved off at the top and bottom but there is a twist. Smartisan has added another thick slab just below the display. This slab is demarcated from the rest of the phone by a thin line and is home to the fingerprint scanner and front camera. We’ll leave the debate of the position of the camera to you.

There are photos that show the Smartisan Nut 3 in black (surprisingly with thicker bezels) and red. However, none of them show the rear of the phone. There are even photos of the retail box for the red variant and the box is actually red too. So, it is safe to assume that each color variant will come with a matching box.

In one of the photos, the phone’s about section is visible and it reveals a few of the specs. The Smartisan 3 will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It is powered by Qualcomm’s MSM8953 a.k.a. Snapdragon 625 and it runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

READ MORE: Smartisan T3 Design Details Revealed: To have Notched Display, Rear Fingerprint Scanner

The last two specs are disappointing. The Nut Pro/U2 released last year is powered by the Snapdragon  625. Though there is also a Snapdragon 626 variant. It appears the same will happen again this year – some variants will have a Snapdragon 625 version and others will come with a more powerful chip albeit slightly and with more storage and RAM. We are also disappointed that the Smartisan Nut 3 is running Android Nougat instead of Oreo.

(Sources: 1, 2 | Via)

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ZTE’s sub-brand, Nubia, has taken the wraps off its latest phone – the Nubia V18. Juts a few weeks ago, it released the Nubia N3, a mid-range phone with a 5000mAh battery. The new V18 can be summarized as a better-looking Nubia N3 with a smaller battery and cheaper price tag.

Nubia V18 Design

The Nubia V18 has a metal back with a U-design antenna line. While it does look like it sports dual rear cameras, it is actually a single sensor. The signature red accent is also present and there is a rear mounted fingerprint scanner.

The front has reduced top and bottom bezels and those on the sides are quite thin. The phone comes in Stone Black, Space Gold, and Nebula red.

Nubia V18 Specs

The Nubia V18 has a 6.01” FHD+ display and an 86.25% screen-to-body ratio. Thankfully, it doesn’t have a notch, so the aspect ratio remains 18:9. Nubia has settled for the Snapdragon 625 processor just like in the recently announced N3. There is also 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage (128GB max.).

A 13MP f/2.2 sensor with PDAF is the main camera on the device and an 8MP f/2.0 80° wide-angle sensor is in front for selfies. There are up to ten different selfie beauty enhancements in addition to NeoVision 7.0 which brings some extra modes.

Nubia has also “sprinkled some AI” on the V18. Who doesn’t today? So there is an assistant that should help set reminders, take notes, and the likes, and AI algorithms for taking better pictures.

The 5,000mAh battery from the N3 has been cut down to 4,000mAh which should last up to 2 days according to the manufacturer. You can also use the phone to charge other devices and there is NeoPower 3.0 for fast charging and battery management. The Nubia V18 runs Nubia UI 5.1 based on Android 7.1 Nougat. It is said to be specially customized for the phone.

The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner but Nubia says an update will bring Face Unlock to the device. There is a Micro-USB port at the bottom and a 3.5mm audio jack at the top. It also has a dedicated mute button on the left.

READ MORE: Nubia Gaming Phone Tipped To Hit The Stands This April, New Renders Leak

Nubia V18 Price and Availability

The Nubia V18 will sell for ¥1299 (~$205) when it goes on sale. Pre-orders will begin on March 22 at 5PM local time and sales will begin on March 29 at 10AM local time. It will be available on the Nubia store, Suning.com, and Tmall.com.

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Just a few weeks ago, the Samsung Galaxy J8 was seen on Geekbench powered by an Exynos 7870 processor and 3GB of RAM. Today, the Galaxy J8 Plus has also appeared on the site and it comes with a Snapdragon processor.

The Galaxy J8 Plus has model number SM-J805G. It runs Android 8.0 and is powered by the msm8953 a.k.a Snapdragon 625 paired with 3GB of RAM.

This is not Samsung’s first Snapdragon 625 phone. There is the Galaxy C7 and the Galaxy On7, both released back in 2016.

The J8 Plus scores 749 points in the single-core test and 3708 points in the multi-core test. These scores are similar to those of other Snapdragon 625 phones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.

READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Official in China

Samsung’s J-series lineup for this year have been showing up on Geekbench recently but there is still no news with respect to a launch for anyone of them.

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It appears HTC is prepping to launch another new mid-range phone soon. And just like the HTC U11 Eyes, this one won’t be using any of the new chips from Qualcomm but the two-year old tried and trusted Snapdragon 625.

The device which has been seen on Geekbench as the HTC 2Q5W1 runs Android 8.0.0. As mentioned above, it is powered by the msm8953 a.k.a Snapdragon 625. It also packs 3GB of RAM.

The HTC 2QW51 will be the brand’s first Snapdragon 625 phone. We have seen the chipset appear in a lot of devices most especially from Xiaomi. It is also the chipset in the Blackberry KEYOne and Blackberry Motion.

READ MORE: HTC U11 Eyes vs HTC U11 Plus: What’s the big difference?

According to Geekbench, the phone scored 770 points in the single-core test and 3893 in the multi-core test.

We have no details with respect to the rest of the specs but we presume an 18:9 display will likely be one of the features.

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In 2016, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 625, a SoC which has become the most loved one when it comes to midrange smartphones sold at an affordable price. The reason for its success is the perfect combination of power and efficiency, which helped this processor provide good performance with an incredibly low energy consumption. This year, Qualcomm launched its successor (after launching SD626, an overclocked variant with a more advanced Bluetooth version): Snapdragon 630. It is an improved version of the older SoC. In this comparison, we will examine the main differences between Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 vs 625.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 vs 625

An important difference between Snapdragon 630 vs 625 is the clock frequency: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz. According to Qualcomm, Snapdragon 630 offers up to 30 percent higher performance than SD626, so it should be more than 30 percent better than SD625 in terms of performance. The GPUs are also different and the Adreno 508 found in SD630 offers up to 30 percent more performance than Adreno 506 too. At a first glance, it seems there is not much difference, but as you see it is not so. Snapdragon 630 also has more advanced connectivity options. Its Snapdragon X12 modem has 2x higher download speed and more advanced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

While in terms of camera and display there are no significant differences (Snapdragon 630 remains slightly better), the fast charging technology is way better. Quick Charge 4 has a charging speed which can be up to 15 percent faster than Quick Charge 3.0, and it is also a safer technology. Snapdragon 630 is also more power efficient than its opponent. It’s worth noting that not every aspect of each SoC may be supported on the phones which have been equipped with these processors. For example, a phone may be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 but it may not have the support to Quick Charge 4.0 because the company has decided to remove it or to opt for its own fast charging technology.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 vs 625

PROs of Snapdragon 630

• Higher performance
• Better connectivity
• Faster battery charging
• Safer and efficient

CONS

• Higher price

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On Nov. 15, Flipkart will be announcing its own smartphone called Capture+ under its sub-brand called Billion. The teasers of Capture+ phone shared by Flipkart reveals that the USP of the phone will be its dual rear cameras. The specification of the smartphone suggests that it will be a mid-range smartphone.

Billion Capture+ Specifications and Features

Capture+ will be featuring a full metallic chassis and it will be arriving in color choices such as Black and Desert Gold.  The Capture+ is fitted with a 5.5-inch display that will produce full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The screen is placed under a protective layer of 2.5D Dragontrail glass. The Snapdragon 625 chipset is expected to power the smartphone.

The 32 GB Capture+ will include 3 GB of RAM whereas its 64 GB model will be coming with 4 GB of RAM. Owners of Capture+ will be able to add a microSD card to the phone through its hybrid SIM slot.

The rear side of the Capture+ is flanked with a pair of 13-megapixel snappers that will carry support for phase detection autofocus. The frontside of the smartphone is enabled with an 8-megapixel selfie snapper. The teasers of the Capture+ suggest that it will offer photography features such as Super Night Mode and Bokeh Effect. The smartphone will be running on pure version of Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Billion has promised to release Android Oreo update in the near future.

Every city, every lane, every temple, every plain – there are billions of colours to capture.
Keep them in focus, with Billion Capture+. Coming Soon: https://t.co/iros6jPzBW#CaptureIndia #MadeForIndia #OnlyOnFlipkart pic.twitter.com/4dr1aElzdp

— Billion (@Billion) November 8, 2017

The Billion Capture+ will be arriving with connectivity features like 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, v4.1 Bluetooth and USB-C. The 3,500mAh battery of the phone will be enabled with Quick Charge 2.0.

Read More: Moto X4 To Be Flipkart Exclusive In India, Launching On November 13

Billion Capture+ Pricing

The base model of Capture+ featuring 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage will carry a pricing of Rs. 10,999. On the other hand, the 4 GB + 64 GB storage variant will be available for Rs. 12,999. The Capture+ will be exclusively available through Flipkart.

Billion is a Flipkart brand through which it sells various items “made in India” like mixer grinder, iron, backpack and more. Billion has 130 service centers in 125 cities and towns across India.

Do you think that the Billion Capture+ will be able to rival ell with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Lenovo K8 Plus? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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A fortnight ago, Meizu launched its first snapdragon-powered smartphone, the M6 Note. It launched in four colors – Moonlight Silver, Obsidian Black, Peacock Blue, and Champagne Gold.

Of the four variants, only three are available for purchase. The Peacock Blue is not up for sale yet. However, that might not be the only version Meizu hasn’t released yet. The rear shell of a red version of the M6 Note was seen online earlier today.

Although Meizu has not confirmed a new color variant outside the announced four, this won’t be their first red device. There is a red Meizu Pro 7 as well as a red Meizu M5c.

Some sources say the red M6 Note may be a special variant that is slightly different from the other variants. We advise you take this with a pinch of salt.

The rear shell in the image has a white antenna line at the top with a space for the quad LED flash. It also has two cut-outs for the rear cameras and the curved corners are the same as that of the other variants.

READ MORE: Meizu Rumored As Working On A Bezel-Less Phone Code-named Ocean

The Meizu M6 Note packs a 5.5-inch FHD display, 3GB/4GB of RAM, and 16/32/64GB of storage. It has a 16MP front facing camera and a combination of two 12MP sensors on the rear. Under the metal body is a 4000mAh battery. Pricing starts at ¥1099 (~$165) for the 3GB + 16GB model and ends at ¥1699 (~$255) for the 4GB + 64GB model.

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The Alcatel Idol 4 and Idol 4S were released over a year ago at Mobile World Congress. Their successors, the Idol 5 and Idol 5S will be launched at IFA Berlin next week. Details of both devices have showed up online.

Alcatel Idol 5S Design

The Idol 5S sports a nearly identical design to that of the Idol 4S. The main difference is the design of the front facing speakers which now have fewer but larger holes. We presume that change applies to the speakers at the back too. The forehead and chin are still thick though, so even with a 5.2-inch screen, it will be big.

The Idol 5S also features the Boom Key, below the volume rocker which can be used to fire up the camera, as a shutter button or turn on the volume boost. Power button and SIM tray are on the left.

There are no images of the rear of the phone.

Alcatel Idol 5S Specs (Mediatek and Qualcomm)

The Idol 5S (6060) will launch in two variants. One will be powered by a MT6757CH SoC (Helio P25) and the other will feature the popular Snapdragon 625. Both variants have been seen on GFXBench and differ with respect to processors, RAM, camera features, NFC, and version of Android they are running.

The Idol 5S will have a 5.2-inch full HD display, 3GB of RAM for the Snapdragon model and 2GB RAM for the Mediatek model. Both variants have 32GB of built-in storage. On the rear sits a 12MP camera with LED flash and up in front is an 8MP camera.

The Mediatek and Qualcomm chips are both octa-core SoCs using the Cortex A53 cores. The Helio P25 is clocked at 2.3GHz and has a Mali-T880 GPU while the SD625 is clocked at 2.0GHz  and sports the Adreno 506

The rear camera on the Snapdragon variant can record in 4K but that info is missing from the Helio P20 variant. So while the pixel count are the same on both devices, the sensors may be different. The Mediatek variant however has the advantage of having NFC.

Both phones run Nougat but the MediaTek variant is Android 7.0 and the Snapdragon model runs Android 7.1.1

The only detail missing for the Idol 5S is the battery capacity. The price of the Mediatek variant of the Idol 5S is said to be 399 Euros (~$476).

Idol 5 Design

The images of the Idol 5 reveal that Alcatel is taking a different route with respect to the lower specced version of the Idol series. Unlike the Idol 4 which shares a similar design to the Idol 4S, the Idol 5 is a different device entirely. There are no dual front facing speakers neither is there a Boom Key.

The front of the Idol 5 shows the device has thick bezels. The chin is bare but at the top, you will find the earpiece flanked on the right by the front camera and on the left by the sensor.

On the rear of the phone, is the main camera sitting at the top left corner with a dual LED flash a few millimeters from it. Positioned in the middle is a fingerprint scanner and below it is the IDOL branding. Further down is Alcatel’s logo.

The Idol 5 has adopted the U-antenna design and it looks nice on both the silver and black variants. The back of the phone curves at the sides to allow for a more comfortable grip.

READ MORE: Alcatel U5 HD Revealed Before IFA 2017 Launch

Idol 5 Specs

The Idol 5 (TCL 6058) was seen on GFXBench too but appears to have been taken off.  It  has a 5.2-inch 1080p display like the Idol 5S and is powered by the octa-core MT6735 processor clocked at 1.3GHz. Surprisingly, it has 3GB of RAM, more than the Mediatek variant of the Idol 5S. However, storage is just 16GB.

The front camera is a 13MP sensor but there is no info on the rear camera. There is a 2800mAh battery under the hood and the phone runs Android 7.0.

The Idol 5 will reportedly have a price tag of 250 Euros (~$298).

(Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4)

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Just a few hours to the launch of the Meizu M6 Note and a leaked image has given away the variants the phone will arrive in.

The Meizu M6 Note will come with a Qualcomm chip and a Mediatek chip according to the image of a bunch of advert boards to be used at the launch event.

Just as earlier leaked, one variant of the M6 Note will come with a Helio P25 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage. Another variant will have the same memory configuration but swap the chip for the Snapdragon 625. The third variant will have 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and a Snapdragon 625.

However, these won’t be the only differences. Two other differentiating features are blurred out. Our guess is they may have to do with the cameras and battery capacity. The Meizu M6 Note will come with dual cameras but there is a possibility that the configuration will be different in each of the three variants.

READ MORE: Meizu EP52 Wireless Headphone Launching Alongside The M6 Note

The launch is just hours away, so we will have to wait till then to find out what these features are. What variant of the Meizu M6 Note will you be settling for, the base variant, the high-end or the top-end model?

(Source)

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Meizu will release the M6 Note come August 23. Specification details leaked in recent weeks show that it will be powered by the Mediatek Helio P25 and possibly even have a Helio P20 variant. It appears we may get a third one, as a Snapdragon 625 version has been seen on Geekbench.

This variant of the Meizu M6 Note was benchmarked on August 17. It is listed as running Android 7.1.2 and has 4GB of RAM. The octa-core chip clocked at 2.0 GHz, though not explicitly stated, is the Snapdragon 625.

The device scores 848 points in the single-core test and 4215 points in the multi-core test. The single-core test is a low for a Snapdragon 625 device but since this is a test unit, there is a possibility performance hasn’t been fine tuned.

READ MORE: Meizu’s Uninspiring 2017 Could Be For a Promising 2018

The Meizu M6 Note has been confirmed to come with dual cameras and the SDM625 supports dual sensors too. The phone will have a 5.5-inch 1080p display, 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of built-in storage.

Although the battery capacity is still not known, there should be no worries as the Snapdragon 625 is a power-efficient chip.

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The ASUS Zenfone Selfie was released in 2015 and came with a 13MP front facing camera. Two years later, it will be getting a successor and doubling the number of front cameras. Thanks to leaker, Roland Quandt we now have the specification details and a bunch of high quality images of the Zenfone 4 Selfie.

The Zenfone 4 Selfie will be available in two variants: there will be a standard edition and a high end version with the Pro Suffix.

Zenfone 4 Selfie

The Zenfone 4 Selfie will come with a 5.5-inch IPS screen with a 1280 x 720 resolution. It will be powered by the quad-core Snapdragon 430 mobile platform clocked at 1.4GHz. Just like Xiaomi’s Redmi 4X Prime, the Zenfone 4 Selfie will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

The device will use capacitive buttons with a fingerprint scanner embedded beneath the home button. Power button and volume rocker are on the right and the SIM and microSD card tray sits on the left.

The standard variant gets the dual front camera treatment. One of the cameras is a 20MP sensor and the other is an 8MP sensor. No details have been provided about how they will work, though we presume the smaller sensor will capture depth of field information.

The front cameras are positioned at each end and also have a dedicated LED flash. The rear camera on the device is a 16MP sensor and maintains the square design of the Zenfone 3.

The Zenfone 4 Selfie will have two SIM slots and a dedicated  microSD card slot like the Zenfone 4 Max. The Zenfone 4 Selfie weighs 144 grams and is 7.85 mm thick with the non-removable 3000mAh battery.

Price for the Zenfone 4 Selfie is €299.99 (~$352).

Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro

The Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro looks a bit like the standard variant but packs a lot more features. The display is 5.5-inches too but is AMOLED and has a FHD resolution.

The front cameras, a 24MP sensor and a 5MP secondary camera are positioned on the right while the LED flash is on the left. At the bottom of the display are capacitive buttons, with the home button doubling as a fingerprint scanner. The rear camera is also 16MP but it may be a different sensor from that of the standard variant.

The Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. It is powered by the old but manufacturers’ favorite Snapdragon 625 mobile platform.

READ MORE: ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro Appears in Qualcomm’s Official Shot of 1Gbps LTE Testing and in Couple of Leaked Images

The rest of the specs are same as that of the standard variant. However it weighs less at 145g and less thick at 7mm. The ASUS Zenfone 4 Pro will sell for €399 (~$468).

Below are images of the Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro in Red and Gold.

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Xiaomi has a tradition of unveiling a lot of smartphones throughout the year. Most of these models are upgrades to last year’s releases, however, in between these launches, we get to meet a couple of brand new devices as well. The Xiaomi Mi 5X is one of these new models in the Mi series, which is looking to attract customers who don’t want to spend as much as $370 on the Mi 6 flagship.

Xiaomi Mi 5X’s existence kind of makes sense, especially since Xiaomi’s flagship model, the Xiaomi Mi 6 was priced higher than usual this year. Instead of 1999 Yuan ($295), the Mi 6 starts at 2499 Yuan ($370). So, there’s a void in the $250-$380 price segment, which the Mi 5X is probably trying to fill. Not just that, the Mi 5X is said to be the company’s first smartphone to be sold aggressively via offline channels, much similar to what OPPO has been doing for the past couple of years.

There’s another interesting thing about the Xiaomi Mi 5X. I can’t recall a Xiaomi phone that was almost completely revealed before its official launch. In the past, we have seen some revealing teasers about upcoming Xiaomi phone’s design and features, but the renders often only showcased a small part of the design and not the entire thing. But with the Mi 5X, Xiaomi seems to have taken inspiration from the OPPO R11 launch, revealing its design much before its official release. This is not at all conventional, but OPPO’s strategies seem to be working well in the past one year and that’s probably why we have seen so much of the Mi 5X officially even before its official launch.

Xiaomi Mi 5X Design

Xiaomi is playing it safe with smartphone designs this year. The Redmi series have a standard look among all models and the upcoming Mi 5X also comes with a similar design as the Mi 6 and OPPO R11. In fact, it would have been hard for us to distinguish between the R11 and the Mi 5X, if not for the lack of a physical home button on the front. The rear placed fingerprint scanner is yet another design feature that sets the new phone apart from other models in the market. Note that the Xiaomi Mi 5X has what the Xiaomi Mi 6 didn’t — a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Other connectivity ports that we can see in the renders include USB Type-C port and speakers.

There will be at least three color options available for the phone, black, rose gold and champagne gold.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi 5X Could Feature Same Rear Camera as Mi 6

Xiaomi Mi 5X Specs

While officially we know little about the Mi 5X specs, rumors have been quite strong about what we’ll find inside the new flagship. It is said that there will be two versions of the Xiaomi Mi 5X, one powered by a mid-range Snapdragon 625 with 4GB RAM and another one powered by a more powerful Snapdragon 660 with 6GB of RAM.

As for the cameras, the phone is said to feature a similar setup to the Xiaomi Mi 6, which includes one wide angle and one telephone lens. The possible dual camera setup could be a Sony IM386 wide-angle sensor and a Samsung S5K3M3 telephoto sensor. The resulting pictures could be quite promising but we’ll have to wait and see as the ISP inside the SD625 may not yield results as good as the Mi 6.

Other rumored features include a 16MP front camera, Android 7.1.1 and 3000mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi 5X Price & Availability

Xiaomi Mi 5X standard edition is rumored to start at 1999 Yuan ($295), a price which should have been reserved for the earlier launched Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship. So, as I mentioned above, the Mi 5X seems to be here to fill in that price gap. There’s still no word on the rumored high version with SD660, but if it gets close to 2499 Yuan ($370), there’s a good chance that users will start leaning towards the Xiaomi Mi 6 with a faster Snapdragon 835.

The phone is all set to go on sale on August 1.

To be honest, for $295, specs like SD625, 4GB RAM, and 3000mAh won’t impress Xiaomi fans, considering how there are cheaper Snapdragon 625 phones in the company’s Redmi series. So, the Mi 5X seems to be banking on its dual camera experience to justify a price tag of nearly $300. Moreover, like OPPO, the company could target it sales offline instead of focusing solely on online channels.

Well, we will have to wait and see what’s so special about the Mi 5X at launch which is on July 26.

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Xiaomi already has us confused with the multiple variants of the Redmi 4 and Redmi Note 4 Series. In spite of the high number of phones, Xiaomi still isn’t done and has released a new Redmi Note 4X model.

The new Redmi Note 4X sports a new light blue coating on the back but retains the white front like the Champagne Gold and Cherry Powder variants. However, the new color isn’t the only new feature.

If you recollect, when Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 4X, it promised there was going to be a high end-version. The high-end version launched later with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage but swapped the Snapdragon 625 chip for a Helio X20 processor.

Quite a number of people were outraged since it was basically the the same as the high end version of the Redmi Note 4. The new blue variant now comes with the extra RAM and storage and brings back the much-loved Snapdragon 625 chip.

The new variant isn’t yet on the official Xiaomi website but it is  available on JD.com for ¥1399 (~$206).There is also a Xiaomi store on AliExpress that has it for $219.99.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Launched With A Massive 5300mAh Battery, Processor Disappoints

Depending on the size of your wallet, there is a Redmi Note 4X for you. There is the 3GB RAM + 16GB model for ¥799 (~$117) and the 3GB RAM + 32GB model for ¥999 (~$147). You can also decide to get an extra GB of RAM and 64GB of storage for ¥1299(~$191) or ¥1399 (~$206) depending on if you want a Helio X20 or Snapdragon processor.

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ASUS’s Zoom series is aimed at photography enthusiasts. The original Zenfone Zoom launched with 3x optical zoom. It was refreshed at CES 2017 with the Zenfone 3 Zoom which still has optical zoom but now wields dual cameras. The Zenfone Zoom S scheduled to launch later this month is said to be a smaller variant of the Zenfone 3 Zoom.

The info says the phone will have the same Snapdragon 625 processor and 4GB of RAM but will ditch the 5.5-inch display for a 5.2 or even 5-inch display. The unnamed source also says the Zenfone Zoom S may be a Malaysia exclusive.

The rest of the details mentions the phone will be available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB storage versions and will also have dual 12MP rear cameras. The front facing camera will remain a 13MP shooter.

READ MORE: ASUS Might Use MediaTek Chips for Next-Generation Zenfones

The Zenfone Zoom S will pack a 5000mAh non-removable battery, so users should expect an insane battery life seeing as it will be paired with a small display and the power efficient SD625. ASUS will be spoiling the fun by shipping the phone with Android 6.0.1 instead of Android 7.0.

There are no details on pricing but since the Zenfone Zoom S is scheduled for a mid-May release, we don’t mind waiting till launch for that info.

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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note lineup has been very popular both in China and internationally. The Redmi Note 4x is the upgrade to the Redmi Note 4 and it sports great specs, fantastic build quality and it costs less than $170. Learn more in the full Gizmochina’s review.

Thanks to Giztop for sending Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x for a review.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: VIDEO

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: UNBOXING

Inside the box, you can find a charger, some paperwork, SIM ejector pin and USB cable.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Review: DESIGN and DISPLAY

The front of the phone looks just like previous Note-series devices. We have a sharp and bright 5.5” 1080p LCD display. In fact, it looks even better than a great display found on the Redmi Note 4.

We also have nicely backlit capacitive buttons and a highly customizable notification LED light.

The Note 4x is made of metal and it definitely feels premium but I was disappointed that the top and bottom parts of the backplate are made of plastic not like on the all-metal Note 4.

We have a 13MP shooter on the back, which is coupled with the dual-LED flash. Xiaomi phones are known for great fingerprint scanners and the Redmi Note 4x is no exception. You can unlock your phone very quickly straight from the standby mode.

The buttons feel nice and tactile, and we have some extra features like the IR blaster to control devices like TVs.

Xiaomi decided to stick with the micro USB port on this phone, which is not a deal-breaker but I would prefer the USB-C.

As for loudspeaker, I would say it is pretty good as on most of the Xiaomi phones. However, there is a little bit of distortion going on at the highest volume settings. The sound quality via the headset jack is pretty good too.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

I have a standard edition of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x that sports an octa-core Snapdragon 625 chip with the max. clock speeds of 2.0GHz, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, which is also expandable via the microSD card slot. If you are willing to pay extra, you can get a 64GB model with 4GB of RAM.

The gaming performance is great and the Snapdragon 625 chip does not heat up so quickly. Games like Asphalt 8 run fine on the highest graphics with just a few skipped frames but that didn’t bother me at all.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: BENCHMARKS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: USER INTERFACE

When it comes to the user interface, the Redmi Note 4x ships with the MIUI 8, which uses Android 6.0 as a foundation. My review unit ships with the global ROM that has Google Play services pre-installed and Chinese bloatware removed.

I love how fast the phone is on the daily basis even after installing quite a few apps. So far, the phone has been working fine and I didn’t have any lag.

As usual, there are plenty of customization options Xiaomi phones have been famous for. Just to name a few, you can adjust display settings, choose from a variety of themes, customize the capacitive buttons or change the colors of the LED notification light. If you want to customize the phone even further, there are a lot more other features to play with.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: CAMERA

We have a familiar camera app that allows you to take pictures very fast. You can also play with some basic shooting modes and settings. E.g. you can adjust some image properties using the manual mode.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: IMAGE QUALITY

For a $170 phone, the pictures taken with the Redmi Note 4X look quite nice and there is a good amount of detail in most of the daylight shots. However, there were a few pictures with softer focus and inaccurate-looking colors.

When it comes to the low-light photography, the Redmi Note 4x is a pretty good performer. Sure, you can’t expect wonders from a $170 phone but the images are one of the best in class. In fact, I see the improvement over the Redmi Note 4, meaning that the Xiaomi finally improved its noise reduction algorithms.

The video quality is pretty good but it could definitely have more detail and look sharper.

As for selfie camera, a 5MP shooter can produce quite good selfies that will be more than enough for social media Unfortunately, the stock camera app allows you to shoot only in 720p with the front facing camera. On the other hand, the quality of the footage is pretty good and the sound recording quality is decent for a cheap phone.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: CONNECTIVITY

The phone comes with a hybrid dual-SIM card tray, which can take either 2 SIMs or 1 SIM and the microSD card.

As for connectivity, everything has been working fine. I didn’t have any issues with Wifi that works fine on both 2.4 and 5GHz bands. Also, the GPS has been very accurate and finally, the call quality along with the signal reception have been great.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: BATTERY LIFE

A huge 4100mAh battery has been phenomenal. I could use the phone for 2 days easily even with some heavy usage. That translates to over 7 hours of screen-on time. You can achieve even better results if you are going to use the phone just for the basic stuff.

Although the Snapdragon 625 supports Quick Charge 3.0 technology for fast charging, Xiaomi does not include the fast charger in the box and it takes about 2.5h to fully charge the phone.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Review: CONCLUSIONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x is yet another budget offering by the Chinese giant and I have to say that it is a great phone for the price of $170.

The device sports a very good built quality and it uses metal in the construction. Also, we have one of the best-in-class displays, feature-rich user interface and the phone can handle 3D games quite well. In addition, the battery life is fantastic. Finally, the camera can take some pretty good pictures.

A few minor shortcomings would be that the phone still uses the micro USB charging port, not the USB-C port. Also, the phone does not ship with the fast charger and finally, the top and bottom parts of the backplate are made of plastic, which is kind of a downgrade from the Redmi Note 4.

The question is: should you upgrade if you already have the Redmi Note 4. I would say no, since this phone is just an incremental upgrade. However, if you are in the market for a solid budget-friendly phone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x should be definitely on your list as it is an easy buying recommendation for the price of under $170.

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ZTE might be dealing with a lot right now like the recent fine by the US Government and the failure of its Project CSX phone, Hawkeye. In spite of that, they have managed to release some impressive devices that cater to the mid-range category. According to a sighting on GFXBench, it appears the communications giant has another device on the way.

The new phone, listed as ZTE Z986 was spotted on the graphics benchmarking site and features some interesting specifications. The new phone is for those who want that extra screen estate as it sports a 6-inch 1080p display. There is a Snapdragon 625 processor paired with an Adreno 506 GPU, so you should be able to enjoy playing games on it too.

The ZTE Z986 has 2GB of RAM and comes with just 16GB of storage. There is just one SIM slot, so it is possible there is a dedicated microSD card slot. The phone has a 12MP camera on the rear that can record 4K videos and a 5MP shooter up front for selfies.

READ MORE: ZTE Gigabit Concept Phone Hands Off: When a Phone is Not a Phone

Where the device does excel is in the OS. From the spec sheet, the ZTE Z986 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. If the phone gets released in time, it will make it one of the few android phones to ship with Android 7.1.1 pre-installed. There is no mention of the battery capacity but for a screen as large as this, we expect nothing less than 3500mAh.

There is a possibility that the ZTE Z986 will be released in the coming weeks and if you are on the lookout for a phablet with the latest version of Android, you might want to consider it.

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Following the announcement of the Xiaomi Mi 5C came the unveiling of the Xiaomi Redmi 4X. The launch of the Redmi 4X should not come as a surprise to those familiar with Xiaomi. It was already obvious the Redmi 4 will get the X-treatment after the Redmi Note 4X was announced.

With the addition of this new phone, we now have a total of four Redmi 4 devices: the Redmi 4A, Redmi 4, Redmi 4X, and Redmi 4 Prime. You can call them the Fantastic Four if you wish.

All four phones are well made and are priced at less than $200. However, even though they share the same name, they differ in lots of ways. So if you are having a hard time deciding which is right for you, you should read this to the end.

Redmi 4A

Redmi 4X black

Redmi 4

Redmi 4 prime

Display: Same but Different

All the phones in the Redmi 4 line come with a 5-inch display making them perfect for one hand use.  The difference lies is in their resolution. While the Redmi 4A, Redmi 4, and Redmi 4X have 720p displays, the Redmi 4 Prime has a 1080p screen. That translates into different PPIs too, 294 as against 441.

If you want your display sharp and crisp, you should look to the Redmi 4 Prime but if you don’t care much for that, the Redmi 4, 4A or 4X is fine.

Processors: Different Dragons

Xiaomi has settled for Qualcomm chips only. The Redmi 4A sports the Snapdragon 425; the Redmi 4 gets the Snapdragon 430, the Redmi 4X has the newer Snapdragon 435, and the Redmi 4 Prime uses the popular Snapdragon 625. The Redmi 4 Prime is basically the Redmi Note 4X with a smaller screen. Nothing more, nothing less. So I won’t compare its chip to the rest.

The Snapdragon 425 has a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.4GHz and an Adreno 308 GPU. The Snapdragon 430 and 435 on the other hand are octa-core chips clocked at 1.4GHz and have a more powerful Adreno 505 GPU. The advantage the Snapdragon 435 has over the Snapdragon 430 is in LTE speeds. The SD435 has Cat.7 LTE as against the SD430’s Cat. 4 LTE. That means you will get faster download speeds on the Redmi 4X.

RAM and ROM

The Xiaomi Redmi 4A and Redmi 4 ships with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The Redmi 4X is available in two variants: a 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM and a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM. The Redmi 4 Prime is only available with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. All four devices support microSD cards of up to 128GB. If you want a larger RAM, the Redmi 4X or Redmi 4 Prime is your best option.

READ MORE: Xiaomi’s MIUI 8.2 Comes with new Ringtones: Download Here!

Cameras

The Redmi 4 line are all equipped with 13MP rear cameras and 5MP front cameras for selfies. The only difference is in the Redmi 4X which has a f/2.0 aperture for its rear camera whereas the others are f/2.2.

Battery

The Redmi 4, 4X, and 4 Prime ship with a 4100mAh battery but the Redmi 4A takes a dip down to 3120mAh. Since they are all 5-inch devices, battery life should be pretty stellar plus they all feature power efficient chips. However there might will be variations  in on-screen time. The ones with the higher screen resolution may likely record less screen time than the 720p displays.

Fingerprint Scanner

Fingerprint scanners have now become a regular feature in mid-range phones. We have even seen them in some sub $100 devices but sadly, the Redmi 4A misses out on this feature. All the other 3 have fingerprint scanners at the back.

Price

Redmi 4A – ¥599 (~$87)

Redmi 4 – ¥699 (~$102)

Redmi 4X-  2GB RAM+ 16GB ROM = ¥699 (~$102); 3GB RAM + 32GB = ¥899 (~$131)

Redmi 4 Prime – ¥899 (~$131)

NB: Prices are MSRPs and not what you will get them from re-sellers.

Conclusion

Redmi 4A – cheapest of the lot but at the expense of a smaller battery and lack of a fingerprint scanner.

Redmi 4 – the fingerprint scanner and larger battery gives it an edge over the Redmi 4A. Battery life will be great too but probably won’t last as long the Redmi 4X.

Redmi 4X – has a more powerful processor in terms of LTE speeds than the Redmi 4A and Redmi 4 and also has a fingerprint scanner. The screen resolution might be the deal breaker for some. It is also the only other one with a 3GB variant.

Redmi 4 Prime – Best of everything. Compact body, higher resolution display, power efficient CPU, more powerful GPU, and larger RAM and storage. Basically the smaller version of the Redmi Note 4X in size alone.

If you do  not care about the resolution, you are better off buying the 2GB RAM variant of the Redmi 4X or the Redmi 4. The Redmi 4 Prime is the one you should buy if you want to tick all the boxes. The Redmi 4A on the other hand is what you should get if you are looking for a second phone to complement that flagship in your pocket or if you want to get a gift for an older relative.

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Motorola has taken the wraps of the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus at this year’s edition of MWC. The Moto G5 and G5 Plus both feature a new all-metal design but apart from that brings nothing particularly exciting.

Moto G5

The Moto G5 is the smaller variant with a 5-inch display. The resolution has been bumped up to 1080p and there is Gorilla Glass 3 protection. There is a Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB/3GB of RAM, and 16GB of built-in storage with a slot for expansion.

The rear camera is a 13MP shooter with dual-LED flash and PDAF while the front facing camera is a 5MP OmniVision 5693 sensor. Motorola has also kept to the trend of giving the Moto G series a water repellent coating. It now also sports a fingerprint scanner.

The Moto G5 due to the smaller display also gets a reduction in battery capacity. It now has a 2800mAh battery with support for Motorola’s 10W Turbo Charge.

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Moto G5 Plus

The Moto G5 doesn’t escape the reduction in display size. It is now 5.2-inches, down from 5.5-inches in the G4 Plus. Resolution stays the same at 1920 x 1080 and there is Gorilla Glass 3. The Moto G5 Plus is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 processor, the same in the BlackBerry KEYone. Depending on the market, there is either 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage.

The Moto G5 Plus sports a 12MP Sony IMX362 f/1.7 camera on the rear with dual LED flash, slow motion video and 4K recording at 30fps. The front facing camera is a 5MP OmniVision 5695 f/2.2 sensor with display flash.

One new design you sure will like is the front-mounted fingerprint scanner. Last year’s square-shaped scanner felt out of place but the new one looks way better. It also doubles as controls for the phone in case you do not want to use on-screen navigational buttons.

The Moto G5 Plus has a water repellent nano-coating and a 3000mAh battery with Turbo Charge.

Both the Moto G5 and G5 Plus ship with near stock Android 7.0 Nougat and Google Assistant.

READ MORE: Motorola Returns to Pakistan Under The Lenovo Moto Brand

Moto G5 and G5 Plus Price

Pricing for the Moto G5 starts at 199 Euros (~$210) for the 2GB/16GB variant. There is no price detail for the 3GB variant. The Moto G5 Plus on the other hand is priced at 229 Euros (~$242) for the 2GB RAM/16GB model and 279 Euros (~$295) for the 3GB RAM/32GB model. There is also no pricing for the 4GB model. Both phones will be available for purchase in March in Lunar gray and Fine Gold.

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In the early hours of today, Xiaomi revealed the price for the Redmi Note 4X. The prices announced are for the basic version and Hatsune Miku variant which both have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There is, however, a third variant, a 4GB RAM + 64GB model whose price is unknown and has a specification that differs from the 3GB variant.

The Redmi Note 4X has a 5.5-inch display, a Snapdragon 625 SoC, a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. There is dual-SIM support and a 4100mAh non-removable battery. Those are the specs on Xiaomi’s website. But for the 4GB RAM variant, there are no specifications listed. Xiaomi is keeping the specifications as a surprise probably until tomorrow’s launch.

Some people have speculated that apart from the memory upgrade, the 4GB RAM variant is likely to feature a different processor too, probably the Snapdragon 653 processor which is more powerful than the Snapdragon 625.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Reported to Be Working on A Snapdragon 660 Phone

The snapdragon 653 was released last year as a successor to the Snapdragon 652. It is an octa-core processor built on the 28nm node unlike the 14nm node used for the Snapdragon 625. The major difference is in the CPU Cores. The Snapdragon 653 uses a combination of 4x ARM Cortex A72 cores and 4x ARM Cortex A53 cores compared to the Snapdragon 625’s 8x ARM Cortex A53 cores. So while the Snapdragon 625 is focused on power management, the Snapdragon 653 focuses on performance as a result of the A72 cores it has.

The high-end Redmi Note 4X is expected to be priced at around ¥1300 (~$189) when it is released.

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Earlier today, the official Xiaomi account on Weibo posted a teaser image of a gift set to be revealed on Valentine’s Day. The gift is rumored to be the Redmi Note 4X.  Shortly afterwards, a new Xiaomi device was seen on TENAA and sources say it might be the Redmi Note 4X.

When we first heard of the Redmi Note 4X it was said the phone will launch with a Snapdragon 653 processor and have its RAM and ROM bumped up to 4GB and 64GB respectively. However, the new device seen on TENAA which looks very much like the Redmi Note 4 is equipped with a 2.0GHz octa-core processor but still has 4GB of RAM.

The Snapdragon 653 processor on the other hand is clocked at 1.95 GHz which means the chip in the phone is none other than the Snapdragon 625. The reason for not using the Snapdragon 653 processor is best known to Xiaomi but the only plausible reason we can think of is that they are saving it for a future device.

Right now, the only two devices that sport the Snapdragon 653 processor are the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro and the OPPO R9s Plus, and both phones are equipped with 6GB of RAM.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 Specs Leaks: Single Camera, Larger Battery

The Snapdragon 625 is still a powerful processor and is what powers the international variant of the Redmi Note 4 and the Redmi 4 Pro. The choice of the chip still leaves us with two questions:

Is the Redmi Note 4X bringing anything else other than the change in processor? Because as it stands this is just the international variant with a new name.

Is the Redmi Note 4X the same device as the rumored new version of the Redmi Note 4 said to come with a new antenna design, a cheaper price and a snapdragon 625 processor?

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The international variant of the Redmi Note 4 sports a Snapdragon 625 processor unlike the Chinese variant which has a Mediatek Helio X20 chip. According to an internal source, the Chinese market might be getting a Snapdragon version too.

The source says Xiaomi is planning to release a new Redmi Note 4 for the Chinese market that will feature a Snapdragon 625 SoC. That just sounds like the international variant will be available in China, right? Actually there is more to it than just the chip. Apart from the new processor, the phone will also be getting a new antenna design and will use a new manufacturing process which is less expensive.

The cheaper manufacturing process means the new Redmi Note 4 may be priced less, falling between the range of ¥900 – ¥1300 (~$131 – $189).

The news of a newer model isn’t much of a surprise. If you remember, when the Redmi Note 3 was released back in November of 2015, it launched with a Helio X10 chip. Fast forward to February 2016, Xiaomi released a Snapdragon 650 variant and later stopped production of the Mediatek model. Chances are that the Helio X20 Redmi Note 4 will face the same fate. The Snapdragon variant of the Redmi Note 3 not only came with a better processor but also featured SD card support and an upgraded camera.

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If Xiaomi continues this tradition, some folks might decide to rather wait for a few months for the Snapdragon variant instead of rushing to buy the Mediatek model.

(Source)

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The Moto G5 Plus leaked about a week ago. So far, we have seen specs, a press image, and a possible price and launch date. What we have today are images of a phone said to be the Moto G5 Plus running information detection app CPU-Z.

The images which have been stitched together into one single picture reveals details like the RAM, storage, camera and processor.

The CPU-Z results shows that the Moto G5 has a 5.46-inch (probably 5.5-inch) 1080p display with a dpi of 403, 4GB RAM, and 32GB of built-in storage. The device will also sport a Qualcomm MSM8953 a.k.a Snapdragon 625 SoC clocked at 2.0GHz and have a 3150mAh battery.

We also see that the Moto G5 Plus is running Android Nougat with a November security patch but the latter is expected to be more recent when the phone eventually launches. The last info is the camera specifications which is said to be a 12MP shooter on the rear and a 5MP sensor in front.

The source who provided the images also mentions specs of the Moto G5 which is a less powerful variant of the Moto G5 Plus. According to him, the Moto G5 will have 3GB of RAM, but will have different camera sensors.

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The Moto G5 and G5 Plus are expected to be announced at MWC. It is rumored to be priced at $299 in the US but $220 (Rs. 15,000) in India while the Moto G5 will be priced at $249 in the US but will sell for lesser in India for $191 (Rs. 13,000).

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Xiaomi has just announced the international version of the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone and as expected, there’s one major difference in this new model as compared to the original version — the processor inside. Continuing the tradition, the company announced the Redmi Note 4 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chip inside, instead of the Helio X20 chipset that powers the Chinese variant of the model.

So, which ones better in terms of performance?

Helio X20 vs Snapdragon 625: Performance

If we are strictly comparing the performance of the two versions, then the Chinese Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with Helio X20 is definitely the winner here. Mediatek’s Helio X20 chip is actually meant to power flagship models, but like its predecessor — the Helio X10, the chip also ended up in mid-rangers like the Redmi Note series. This is great for mid-rangers because their performance is now taken to a whole new level. Considering how most Helio X20 models have at least 3GB or 4GB RAM versions, the combination of a powerful processor + ample RAM actually makes phones like the Redmi Note 4 great performers.

Coming to the Snapdragon 625, it’s pretty decent. It’s definitely not as powerful as the X20, no doubt about it. The SD625 comes with eight octa-core Cortex A53 cores clocked at 2.0GHz which is actually a tried and tested combination. It doesn’t provide amazing performance as some tech enthusiasts would like, but it will be decent enough for normal users. In comparison, the Helio X20 features 2 x Cortex A72 cores @ 2.1GHz (power cores) + 2 X Cortex A53 @1.8GHz + 4 x Cortex A53 @ 1.4GHz (efficient cores). As for the GPU performance, both the chips should handle graphics pretty well.

Here are the AnTuTu and Geekbench scores for reference. Note that benchmarks don’t really mirror real life performance, but they come in handy for comparing two chipsets.

Helio X20 scores around 85-90K on AnTuTu while SD625 scores around 60-65K. 

On Geekbench, Helio X20 gets around 1500 on Single-core and 4406 on multi-core tests. On the other hand, SD625 gets around 850 and 3160 in the same two tests respectively. 

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Helio X20 vs Snapdragon 625: Power Efficiency

Here, the Snapdragon 625 should have an edge. The chip comes with eight power efficient cores, which although may not be powerful, they are super efficient. This along with the 14nm manufacturing process will ensure that the battery on the Redmi Note 4 is amazing. Remember that both the models come with 4100mAh battery and on paper, the battery life should be better on the SD625 version as compared to the Helio X20 model.

Interestingly, Mediatek has always maintained Helio X20 to be super efficient, thanks to its tri-cluster architecture and 20nm manufacturing process. So, be sure of one thing, the battery life on both the versions are going to be pretty good! It’s a pity that both the models don’t feature fast charging.

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Helio X20 vs Snapdragon 625: Version Pricing

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with Helio X20 was launched a while back (in August 2016) starting at around $135. The Redmi Note 4 with SD625 that was announced today start at $146.

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So, which version would you prefer? I know the two versions are kind of exclusive to a particular region (Helio X20 in China and SD625 in India) but if you had to choose between the two, which one would you pick? I personally feel, something like the Snapdragon 650 would have been a better choice inside the Indian version, as the two Cortex A72 cores make sure that it’s better than the SD625 in terms of performance. The big battery anyway ensures that the phone will last more than a day, so efficiency shouldn’t have been a big factor in choosing the chip.

What are your thoughts?

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Specification details of the Moto G5 surfaced a few days ago alongside some images and a possible pricing. Today another image of the upcoming phone has leaked online.

The image is said to be a press shot of the Moto G5. Lenovo/Moto is going for a Moto Z kind of look which is evident from the camera design. Though the glass is all metal and not black which is nice as the Moto Z is a fingerprint magnet.

Another notable difference is the fingerprint scanner. The Moto G5 plus ditches the square scanner for one that is pill-shaped. It also appears that the SIM tray has also been moved to the top as a groove with a hole can be seen on the top left part of the phone. The Moto G5 plus still has the rounded corners but the rear doesn’t curve to meet the metal frame anymore.

One thing we are actually quite disappointed about is the Snapdragon 625 processor that is said to be present in the phone. It is not a bad processor but considering the fact that the Snapdragon 653 and 626 have already been announced since last year, we expected the Moto G5 to sport either of the newer chips. The Moto G4 Plus from last year was no different as it launched with the Snapdragon 617 processor released back in 2015.

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The Moto G5 Plus will retain the 5.5-inch 1080p display from last year. The RAM will be 4GB and ROM will be 32GB, though there is a possibility of other RAM and ROM variants. The battery has been slightly bumped up to 3080mAh, and there is Android 7.0 out of the box. The Moto G5 Plus is said to be about $387, but with that price tag you are better off buying the OnePlus 3.

(Source)

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ASUS released a new Zenfone Zoom over a year after the last model. The new phone called Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL was announced at this year’s CES with a new design that looks like that of the iPhone 7 Plus.

During the launch, ASUS didn’t reveal a lot of details about the new phone especially the price. Yesterday at the launch of the new Pegasus 3S in Taiwan, the pricing for the Zoom 3 was revealed.

The Zenfone 3 Zoom will be available in three storage variants: a 128GB version, a 64GB version and a 32GB variant. Sadly, only the price of the 128GB version was released. The Zenfone 3 Zoom 128GB will cost ¥3699 (~$534), so the 64GB and 32GB version will definitely cost less.

There is no arguing about the fact that the Zenfone 3 Zoom will be priced higher when it launches in North America and Europe.

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The Zenfone 3 Zoom has a 5.5-inch FHD AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. There is 4GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 625 processor, Android Marshmallow, and a 5000mAh battery. The rear cameras are two 12MP sensors with f/1.7 and f/2.8 apertures, 2.3X optical zoom, laser autofocus, PDAF, and a dual LED flash. The front camera is a 13MP shooter with a f/2.0 aperture and can record 1080p videos. The phone will go on sale in February.

(Source)

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By now everyone must have read about LeEco’s financial woes. Rumours going round presently are saying the company is having issues with unpaid contractors. Some of those contractors are chip makers, Qualcomm and Mediatek.

The source has said that LeEco’s inability to pay outstanding debts to both companies have led to a suspension of orders for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 chip and Mediatek’s Helio P20 processor.

According to the source, Mediatek’s decision not to supply the Helio P20 processor has deprived LeEco of being the first manufacturer to release a phone sporting the new chip.

An insider at LeEco has however responded to the rumours, saying they have no issues with any of the chip makers and their relationships are not strained in any way. The source also said that they do not plan to launch any phone with a Snapdragon 625 chip neither do they have any Helio P20 device in the pipeline.

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In addition to the above, the source mentions that LeEco’s sales have reached 17 million units and they expect it to reach 20 million possibly before the year runs out.

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