Earlier this month, a retailer listing had revealed the entire specifications of the unannounced Motorola Moto E7 smartphone. The listing had also carried the renders of the device. It appears that the announcement of the device is close at hand as the Moto E7 has bagged approval from bodies like (Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S., National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand, and TUV. These certifications show that the Moto E7 will break cover soon.

The NBTC certification revealed that the upcoming Moto E7 has the X2095-3 model number. A variant of the phone with model number X2095-1 appeared in the database of FCC to reveal some of its accessories such as AC adapter, battery, earphones, and USB cable.

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The battery of the Moto E7 has a KG40 model number. This battery appeared in TUV certification to reveal 4,000mAh capacity. The listing also suggests that the device will arrive with a 5W charger. Only these details were revealed through the certifications.

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Moto E7 specifications and price (Rumored)

The Moto E7 has a 6.2-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch that offers HD+ resolution. It could be powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset and 2 GB of RAM. The phone may come with an internal storage of 32 GB. The retailer listing had revealed that it has a 3,550mAh battery, but the TUV appearance tells a different story.

The Moto E has a selfie camera of 5-megapixel and it has a dual-camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel main camera and a 2-megpaixel depth sensor. Its other feature includes a microSD card slot, Android 10 OS, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Last month, Motorola announced the Moto E7 Plus smartphone in India. It appears that the Lenovo-owned brand is now gearing up for its inferior sibling i.e. the Moto E7. The reason behind it is that the DealnTech publication has now come across an online retailer listing of the unannounced Moto E7 smartphone. The listing carried its images and entire specifications.

Moto E7 specifications

The Moto E7 has 159.8 x 76.6 x 8.7mm dimensions and it weighs 181.2 grams. The device is fitted with a 6.2-inch Max Vision display that delivers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The teardrop notch on the screen is the home for its 5-megapixel selfie snapper.

The backside of the device has a dual-camera system, an LED flash, and a fingerprint scanner. The camera setup includes a 13-megapixel main camera and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The main camera supports 1080p video recording.

It is unclear which chipset is present at the helm of the Moto E7. Past leaks have revealed that it could be driven by the Snapdragon 632 chipset. The phone has 3 GB of RAM and internal storage of 32 GB. For more storage, there is a microSD card slot.

The Moto E7 handset boots to Android 10 OS and it is backed by a 3,550mAh battery that promises a battery backup of 2 days. The other features of the Moto E7 include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Motorola is not yet talking about the arrival of the Moto E7. It is speculated to go official later this month. In July, the Moto E7 was found listed on a Canadian retailer site with a price tag of CAD 189 (~$142).

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While Motorola had made an entry back in the flagship market earlier this year, the company’s strong suit is undoubtedly its budget offerings. The Moto E series is its affordable family of smartphones and, now, the Moto E7’s specifications have been confirmed as well.

The Moto E7 will succeed the previously released Moto E6s and also target the smartphone vendor’s low end market entry. According to the Google Play Console’s Device Catalog and Android Enterprise Recommended’s listings, we now have an official look regarding the handset’s features. The Moto E7 sports a 6.2 inch HD display (1520 x 720px) and will run the latest Android 10 OS.

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Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor will power the device. In terms of memory, it houses 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage as well. The Moto E7 was codenamed “ginna” and over the course of the last few weeks, further information has also been revealed, including its model number XT2052-1, XT2052-2, XT2052-2PP, XT2052-5, XT2052-6, XT2052-DL.

Furthermore, the Moto E7 will also have a higher 4GB+64GB variant and will feature a dual camera setup, comprising of a 13 megapixel primary camera alongside a 2 megapixel OmniVision depth sensor. On the front, the device will have a 5 megapixel selfie shooter and will also be powered by a 3,550mAh battery. Additional reported revealed that it will be available in the US for different carriers like T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon.

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HMD Global will be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 tech trade show to announce new devices. The rumored Nokia 9.2 flagship phone with Snapdragon 865 may not get unveiled at the MWC 2020 as it is speculated to go official few months later. A new report on Nokiamob.net that cites leaked information from a trusted source has revealed the specs of some of the phones like the Nokia 1.3, Nokia 5.2, Nokia 8.2 5G and the existence of a new series. Readers can read about the latter two devices through a dedicated article on our site.

Nokia 5.2 specifications and price (Rumored)

The Nokia 5.2 will be a mid-ranger powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset. The phone is expected to house a 6.2-inch LCD panel. It may come with breathing light notification feature. The appearance of the rear camera setup on the Nokia 5.2 will be similar to the Nokia 6.2.

Hence, the round-shaped camera setup of the Nokia 5.2 could be fitted with an LED flash, a 16-megapixel main lens and an 8-megapixel secondary shooter. It could be sporting a front camera of 8-megapixel. The phone may draw power from a 3,500mAh battery. The phone may arrive in all markets in 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage version with a pricing of 169 euros (~$186). The higher 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Nokia 5.2 could be available in select markets.

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Nokia 1.3 specifications and price (Rumored)

Nokia 1.3 appears to be the next entry-level smartphone from the Finnish firm. In terms of design, it will look like the Nokia 2.3. That means it could be housed in a 3D nano-textured polycarbonate chassis and may sport a durable plastic frame. It may come in vibrant color choices like Nokia 1 Plus. A previous leak claimed that the model number of the Nokia 1.3 could be TA-1207.

The Nokia 1.3 could be sporting a large display of around 6 inches. The display may sport a U-shaped or a teardrop notch. The Nokia 1.3 could be fueled by the MediaTek chipset and 1 GB of RAM. The phone may arrive with a native storage of 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone could be drawing power from a removable 4,000mAh battery. It is likely to lack breathing notification light. The Nokia 1.3 could be costing around 79 euros (~$87) in European markets.

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In June, LG introduced the W-series of smartphones to rival with the brands that are ruling the mid-range market in India. It had launched phones such as LG W10, LG W30 and LG W30 Pro. Except for the Pro model, the other two phones have been available for purchase soon after announcement. The LG W30 Pro is now available for purchase in India.

LG W30 Pro Price in India

At the June event, LG did not confirm the pricing and availability of the LG W30 Pro. Now, it has revealed that the smartphone can be bought for Rs. 12,490 (~$176). The Amazon India exclusive phone comes in two colors like Midnight Blue and Midnight Purple. The launch offers available for the LG W30 Pro buyers are no cost EMI, exchange offers, up to Rs. 2,000 discount for Citibank credit card users and 10 percent discount for users of Yes Bank credit card.

LG W30 Pro Specifications

The LG W30 Pro is fitted with a 6.21-inch FullVision IPS LCD display that supports HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The device promises a screen-to-body ratio of 86.83. The Snapdragon 632 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device with up to 4 GB of RAM. It offers users with a native storage of 64 GB. A microSD card slot is also available on the device for more storage.

The rear side of the LG W30 Pro is fitted with a triple camera system. It includes a primary lens of 13-megapixel, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For shooting selfies, the waterdrop notch on the screen houses a front camera of 16-megapixel. The smartphone is backed by a 4,050mAh capacity that carries support for rapid charging. The device carries support for dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB-C with OTG support and 3.5mm audio jack.

A fingerprint scanner is found on the polycarbonate rear of the LG W30 Pro. The smartphone is equipped with StereoPulse Sound technology that can deliver twofold bass output compared to conventional smartphone by effectively making use of its internal space as a resonance chamber.

The LG W10 and LG W30 smartphones are respectively available with Rs. 8,999 (~$127) and Rs. 9,999 (~$141) price tags in India. These devices are also available exclusively through Amazon India.

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Through an unveil event in India, LG has announced its new W-series of smartphones such as LG W10, LG W30 and LG W30 Pro. The South Korean company has launched these phones to rival with brands like Xiaomi, Samsung and Realme in the mid-range segment in India. Starting at Rs. 8,999 (~$129), the LG W-series offer high screen space, impressive cameras and long-lasting performance.

LG W10, W30 and W30 Pro Specifications and Features

The LG W10 comes with a 6.19-inch FullVision IPS LC display whereas the W30 and W30 Pro are both equipped with 6.26-inch FullVision IPS LCD displays that support HD+ resolution. The W10 offers 18.9:9 aspect ratio and W30 models offer 19:9 aspect ratio. The W10 sports a wider notch whereas the W30 and W30 Pro smaller waterdrop notch. LG is offering a software feature that allows users to customize the notch design from options such as u-shaped or v-shaped or straight bezel.

The LG W10 and W30 feature MediaTek Helio P22 chipset. Both phones come with 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage. The W30 Pro being an advanced model has Snapdragon 632 mobile platform, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. Both phones have hybrid dual SIM slot that can be used for adding a microSD card. The Android 9 Pie OS in its purest form is available on the LG W-series. It is equipped with Google Launcher that tags along Google Assistant, Digital Wellbeing and so on.

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For capturing selfies, there is an LED equipped 8-megapixel front camera on the LG W10. Its rear shell has a dual camera system with a 13-megapixel main sensor and 5-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. It comes with features like PDAF, 2x zoom and LED flash.

The W30 and W30 Pro have 16-megapixel front-facing cameras. Both smartphones are fitted with triple rear cameras. There is a Sony IMX486 12-megapixel main sensor for low-light photography, a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor inside the triple camera system of the LG W30. The W30 Pro’s triple camera unit has 2x zoom enabled low-light primary lens of 13-megapixel, an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel.

All three LG W-series phones feature large-sized 4,000mAh batteries that lack support for fast charging. They also come with rear-mounted fingerprint scanners and face unlock feature. The W30 Pro comes with a StereoPulse Sound. Both phones come with usual connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

LG W310, W30 and W30 Pro Pricing and Release Date

The LG W10 is priced at Rs. 8,999 (~$129) and its color options are Tulip Purple and Smokey Grey. The LG W30 costs Rs. 9,999 (~$144) and its color variants are Aurora Green, Thunder Blue and Platinum Grey. The South Korean company did not reveal the pricing of the LG W30 Pro which is expected to go on sale later.

The LG W-series will be exclusively available for buying through the first flash sale that will be carried out on Amazon India from July 3. Purchase of W10, W30 and W30 Pro in India can benefit from Rs. 3,250 cashback from ClearTrip and Rs. 1,700 cashback from Reliance Jio. There is no word on when the LG W-series of smartphones will be made available outside of India.

What’s your opinion on the new LG W10, W30 and W30 Pro smartphones? Can they rival well with mid-rangers from Xiaomi, Samsung and Realme? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi has today introduced the Redmi Y3 selfie-centric smartphone in India alongside the Redmi 7 budget-friendly phone. The major selling points of the Redmi Y3 include the AI powered 32-megapixel camera and its 4,000mAh long-lasting battery. The handset has arrived in India with an enticing starting price of Rs. 9,999 (~$143).

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Specifications and Features

The Redmi Y3 comes with a gradient colored polycarbonate chassis with P2i nano-coating for splash resistance. The smartphone is fitted with a 6.26-inch display with waterdrop notch. The IPS LCD panel supports an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The display of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The TUV Rheinland certification ensures that the display of Redmi Y3 can effectively filter harmful blue light.The Snapdragon 632 SoC that includes 1.8 GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is supported by up to 4 GB of RAM. The maximum storage available on the Redmi Y3 is of 64 GB. There is a hybrid SIM slot on the device for additional storage. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the phone.

The front notch is fitted with a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. With 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology onboard, the handset can capture brighter selfie shots in dim light conditions. The AI Beauty 4.0 assists in improving the facial features while shooting selfies. The front camera is assisted by some other features like AI Portrait Selfie, 80-degree group selfies, auto HDR, shake-free selfies with palm shutter, EIS enabled 1080p video shooting and screen flash. The predecessor Redmi Y2 had featured a dedicated LED flash for its front-facing camera. This feature is not available on the Redmi Y3.

The rear side of the smartphone features a dual camera setup that includes a primary sensor of 12-megapixel and a depth sensor of 2-megaipxel. The dual rear cameras are equipped with photography features like dual-LED flash, AI portrait mode scene recognition, Google Lens support and EIS assisted 1080p video recording at 60 fps.

The Xiaomi Redmi Y3 is packed with a big battery of 4,000mAh capacity, but it lacks support for fast charging. The connectivity features that are available on the device are dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0, IR blaster and 3.5mm audio jack. Fingerprint scanner and 360-degree AI face unlock are the security features available on the Redmi Y3 selfie phone.

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Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Price and Release

The Redmi Y3 comes in two options in India such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 9,999 (~$143) and Rs. 11,999 (~$172). The handset can be purchased in gradient color choices such as Elegant Blue, Bold Red and Prime Black.

Amazon India will be carrying out the exclusive sales of the Redmi Y3 smartphone from April 30 at 12 PM in India. The handset will be through Mi.com and Mi Home. Later, it will be also available through offline stores. Airtel users who purchase the Redmi Y3 will be provided with 4G data benefits of 1120 GB along with unlimited calling.

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The Redmi Y3 will be announced on Wednesday in India. Redmi has already confirmed some of its key features but the processor powering the device remained a mystery. Just a few days to its release, the device has been spotted on Geekbench.

The phone was benchmarked earlier today as the “Xiaomi Redmi Y3”. It runs Android 9 Pie and has 3GB of RAM. However, its processor is listed as the “msm8953” which is also known as the Snapdragon 625.

Don’t fret, the Redmi Y3 isn’t using the same chipset as its predecessor. It is actually powered by the Snapdragon 632 just like the Redmi 7.

Geekbench is known to wrongly identify the Snapdragon 632 as the msm8953. It happened with the Moto G7 Play which actually launched with the Snapdragon 632 and not Snapdragon 625. Also, those scores are higher than those of phones powered by the Snapdragon 625.

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The Redmi Y3 will have a 32MP selfie camera, a 4,000mAh battery, and a splashproof coating. It will be available in black, blue, and pink. The phone is expected to launch in other markets as the Redmi S3.

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Last month, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 smartphones were unveiled together in China. While the Redmi Note 7 Pro has been available in India since March 13, the company is yet to launch Redmi 7 in the country. Fresh information shared by Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal reveals that Redmi 7 will be launching in India soon. He also revealed that Xiaomi is prepping up to launch Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7A phones in the country.

According to Agarwal, Xiaomi may launch the selfie-centric Redmi Y3 phone in India in May. Before its launch, the company will be releasing the Redmi 7 handset in India. Hence, there is a possibility that the Redmi 7 may go official later this month.

The Chinese manufacturer is also preparing a budget smartphone with model number C3F, claims the tipster. Probably, it may debut as Redmi 7A to replace the Redmi 6A entry-level smartphone from last year.

In March, the Redmi Y3 smartphone (M1810F6G) had received Wi-Fi certification. It had confirmed that the phone carries support for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS. A newer report had revealed that the Redmi Y3 phone could be arriving in some markets Redmi 7 Pro. There is no information available on the specs of the phone yet. However, it is speculated that it come with a water notched display and it could be fueled by Snapdragon 660 or 632 SoC. There is no information available on the specifications of the Redmi 7A.

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Redmi 7 Specifications

The Redmi 7 smartphone feature a 6.26-inch display. The waterdrop-styled notched screen offers 19:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 632 SoC powers it along with up to 4 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of up to 64 GB and it features a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS comes loaded on the device. Its rear side features 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader. It is equipped with a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The phone is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. In China, the 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage are respectively priced at 699 Yuan (~$104; Rs. 7,200), 799 Yuan (~$118; Rs. 8,200) and 899 Yuan (~$134; Rs. 9,200).

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Today through an unveil event in China, Redmi announced the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi 7 phones. When it comes to design, the Redmi 7 takes cues from the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Note 7 as it features a waterdrop-style notched display and a gradient back panel. It is the first Snapdragon 632 mobile platform phone from Redmi.

Redmi 7 Specifications and Features

The Redmi 7 has arrived with a screen that delivers HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. It offers 19:9 aspect ratio and carries support for 84 percent NTSC colors. Since it is a TUV Rheinland display, the Redmi 7 users won’t experience eye fatigue since it effectively reduces the emission of harmful blue rays. The Corning Gorilla Glass 5 panel shields the large display of the phone.

The Snapdragon 632 SoC that powers the likes of Motorola Moto G7, G7 Play, Asus ZenFone Max M2, Meizu Note 8 and Honor 8C powers the Redmi 7 phone with up to 4 GB of RAM.

The Redmi 7 that comes loaded with MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie can be purchased in storage variants of up to 64 GB. The handset supports larger fonts for easy readability. The large-sized 4,000mAh battery of the Redmi 7 can last for 400 hours on standby. Also, the Chinese manufacturer has included support for AI power saving features that improves the battery performance through system optimizations. With high-voltage power amplifier PA onboard, the Redmi 7 can produce 40 percent louder sound than the predecessor model.

The dual camera setup on its rear includes a 12-megapixel 1.25μm f/2.2 primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The main sensor is the same one that was available on the Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone from 2017. On the front side of the Redmi 7 is a selfie shooter of 8-megapixel that is equipped with features like AI beauty and AI face unlock.

The Redmi 7 comes with other features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Infrared remote control, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 158.65 x 76.43 x 8.47mm and weighs 180 grams. It comes with P2i splash-resistant coating.

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Xiaomi Redmi 7 Price and Release Date

Here are the Redmi 7 variants along with their pricing:

• 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage – 699 Yuan (~$104)
• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – 799 Yuan (~$119)
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 899 Yuan (~$134)

The Redmi 7 comes in two gradient colors like Blue and Red apart from the Black model. The pre-sales for the phone begins today in China through Xioami Mall, Mi Home, Mi Store, Xiaomi Youpin, Jingdong Mall, Tmall, Suning and many more platforms simultaneously. The first sale of the phone will be carried out on March 26.

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When the Redmi 7 showed up on TENAA earlier this week, the listing revealed it will come with an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz. There have been guesses as to which processor that is and now two hands-on videos have revealed the chipset under the hood.

The hands-on videos are from the Vietnamese YouTube channels Tony Phùng Studio and Dương Dê. The former is actually a comparison between the Redmi 7 and the Redmi Note 7 but both videos reveal the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 632 as shown by the AIDA64 app.

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The 14nm Snapdragon 632 has eight Kryo 250 cores clocked at 1.8GHz and an Adreno 506 GPU. It has a Snapdragon X9 LTE model and a Hexagon 546 DSP. It is the same chipset inside the Honor 8C. The second video shows the Redmi 7 scored 101949 points on AnTuTu.

With respect to design, the Redmi 7 in both videos is the blue variant. It has a waterdrop notch but its bezels are thicker than that of the Redmi Note 7. It also has a triple card slot which allows you to use a MicroSD card and two SIM cards at the same time.

The dual cameras are arranged vertically with an LED flash below the setup while a fingerprint scanner sits in the middle. The Redmi 7 also has a MicroUSB port at the bottom and an audio jack at the top.

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According to the first video, the phone will sell for 3 million Vietnamese dong which roughly converts to $129. However, third-party resellers can charge as much as 3.9 million Vietnamese dong (~$172).

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HMD Global will be holding a media event on Feb. 24 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019. There are couple of smartphones that the Finnish is rumored to announce such as Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 8.1 Plus, Nokia 6.2 (2019), Nokia 1 Plus and more. The Nokia 6.2 (2019) is expected to break cover as the first phone from the company with punch-hole display. A concept video of the Nokia 6.2 (2019) has been shared by Concept Creator based on the rumors surrounding it.

The video begins by showing the marvelous punch-hole display of the upcoming Nokia 6.2 (2019) smartphone. The front camera is placed under a small cutout at the top-left corner. This made it possible for the company to incorporate a notch-less display of the smartphone. The chin of the device is slightly thick, and it features the Nokia brand name.

The designer has shown the glass-bodied Nokia 6.2 (2019) in multiple color options. The back panel of the phone has a vertical camera module which includes two camera sensors and an LED flash. It is followed by a fingerprint reader. The brand name of the company is also present on the rear along with Android One logo at the bottom. The designer has done a remarkable in creating realistic renders of the upcoming Nokia 6.2 (2019).

The specifications of the Nokia 6.2 (2019) had leaked in the previous month. It was revealed that it would be arriving with a 6.2-inch display that will probably carry support for full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 632 chipset will be present under the hood of the device. The handset is expected to release in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM versions.

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A pair of 16-megapixel ZEISS optics is expected to be present on the backside of the Nokia 6.2 (2019). It is also rumored to carry support for OZO Audio technology by the company. There is no information available on the internal storage and battery capacity of the Nokia 6.2 (2019). The smartphone is speculated to debut first in China and later on in other markets. As of this writing, there are no details available on the price tag of the phone.

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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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ASUS had launched the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and ZenFone Max M1 smartphones earlier this year. Today, the Taiwanese company has launched the ZenFone Max Pro M2 and ZenFone Max M2 as their successor editions through a launch event in India. Like their predecessor models, the newly announced Max Pro M2 and Max M2 offer value for money specifications and come with affordable price tags.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 and ZenFone Max M2 Specifications and Features

The dimensions of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 that comes with a curved 3D glass rear and a metallic frame are 157.8 x 75.5 x 8.5mm. The handset weighs 175 grams. A notched IPS LCD display of 6.26 inches is present on the smartphone. It produces full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. One of the USPs of the ZenFone Max Pro M2 is that is the first affordable smartphone to arrive with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

The predecessor model was powered by Snapdragon 636. For the Max Pro M2, Asus has used the slightly older Snapdragon 660 chipset. A 5,000mAh battery powers the smartphone. The massive battery lacks support for fast charging.

The glass back of the ZenFone Max Pro M2 is fitted with a vertical dual camera system. It has a primary sensor of 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 with f/1.8 aperture. It is accompanied by 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front is an LED flash assisted 13-megapixel selfie camera. A fingerprint reader resides on the rear shell of the smartphone.

For conveniently unlocking the ZenFone Max Pro M2, it is equipped with face unlock feature. It comes with other features such as dedicated microSD card slot, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. It produces impressive sound output through its loudspeakers since it is equipped with 5-magnet speaker and NXT SmartAmp. The handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo OS with no custom UI on it. The Android 9 Pie OS will be available for the smartphone in January 2019.

The ASUS ZenFone Max M2 is packed with weaker specs than the Max Pro M2 phone. It is a metal bodied smartphone that measures 158.41 x 76.28 x 7.7mm and weighs 160 grams. It has a 6-inch notched IPS LCD display that carries support for HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels.

The ZenFone Max M2 comes with Snapdragon 632 which also powers the Honor 8C smartphone that was unveiled recently. It receives power from 4,000mAh battery.

In the photography department, the ZenFone Max M2 offers 13-megapixel + 2-mgeapixel dual camera setup and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone carries support for other features such as microSD card slot, Android 8.1 Oreo OS, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. Fingerprint sensor and facial recognition are the two security features available on the ZenFone Max M1. Like the Pro model, the Max M1 is also blessed with 5-magnet speaker and NXT SmartAmp.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 and ZenFone Max M2 Pricing and Availability:

Here are the pricings and color variants of the newly unveiled ZenFone Max Pro M2 and Max M2 smartphones:

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2
3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Rs. 12,999 (~$180)
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 14,999 (~$209)
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 16,999 (~$237)
Color Variants: Blue and Titanium

ASUS ZenFone Max M2
3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Rs. 9,999 (~$139)
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 11,999 (~$167)
Color Variants: Blue and Black

The official sales of ZenFone Max Pro M2 will begin on Dec. 18 and the ZenFone Max M2 will be available for buying from Dec. 20. Launch day offers for both phones include no cost EMI and Complete Protection Plan by Flipkart for Rs. 99. These handsets will be exclusively available for purchase through Flipkart.

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In the recent weeks, industry expert Roland Quandt had leaked the entire specifications of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 smartphone that is scheduled to go official on Dec. 11. Quandt had also shared few details on the ZenFone Max M2 handset that is expected to go official alongside the Pro variant. Through a fresh report on Winfuture.de, he has revealed vital information such as pricing and specifications of the upcoming mid-range phones from ASUS.

Asus ZenFone Max M2 Specifications and Pricing

The metal-bodied ZenFone Max M2 will be equipped with a 6.3-inch LCD panel that will produce HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The screen resolution is a bit low for such a huge display. The notch present on the display is larger than the notch found on the Pro model. It seems to be sporting a narrower chin than the Pro variant.

The 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 632 SoC is expected to power the ZenFone Max M2. The 32 GB model of the phone may feature 3 GB of RAM. It will also include a microSD card slot. The handset may come in higher versions of RAM and storage.

A vertical dual camera setup featuring 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors are available on the rear. Fore capturing selfies, it has an 8-megapixel shooter. The handset will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It will be packed with a 4,000mAh battery. The thickness of the ZenFone Max M2 will be 8mm and it will be weighing 165 grams. The ZenFone Max M2 variants could be priced between 160 euros (~$181) and 190 euros (~$215) in the Europe.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Specifications and Pricing

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 will also feature a 6.3-inch LCD screen. However, it will be equipped with a smaller notch and it will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The SoC will be coupled with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. There could be higher model featuring 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage. The Max Pro M2 will be loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

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For photography, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will be coming with 13-mgeapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup on the rear and a selfie shooter of 8-megpixel. It will also carry support for NFC connectivity. The handset will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The Max Pro M2 will be sporting a slightly premium appeal since it will be featuring a glass and metal combination chassis. The handset will be weighing 180 grams and its thickness will be almost 9mm. In Europe, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 variants could be priced between 280 euros (~$317) and 300 euros (~$340).

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In May, Honor had announced the Honor 7C smartphone in India. Amazon India has started a dedicated page for the upcoming Honor 8C. It reveals that the handset will be announced on Nov. 29. This smartphone will be arriving as the successor for Honor 7C.

The Honor 8C was first announced in August in China. The 32 GB and 64 GB storage models of the Honor 8C has been available in the home market with respective pricing of 1,099 Yuan (~$158) and 1,399 Yuan (~$201). There is a possibility that the two variants may approximately cost Rs. 11,000 and Rs. 14,000.

The Honor 8C is equipped with a notched display and a glass rear. The thickness of this device is 7.98mm and it is fitted with a 6.2-inch FHD+ display that supports 19:9 aspect ratio.

Honor 8C is the first ever handset to be fueled by Snapdragon 632 SoC. The chipset that features 1.8 GHz octa-core processor powers the smartphone along with 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a native storage of up to 64 GB and Honor has included a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

The vertical dual camera setup of the Honor 8C has an f/1.8 aperture 13-megapixel primary sensor and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. The notch of the phone is the home for 8-megapixel selfie camera. It is supported by a dedicated softlight LED flash.

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The Honor 8C is running on Android 8.1 Oreo OS. It is overlaid with Honor’s EMUI 8.2 custom UI. The handset receives power to last for up to days through its 4,000mAh battery on single charge. The rear shell of the smartphone is fitted with a fingerprint scanner.

In the home country, the Honor 8C is available in colors like Magic Night Black, Platinum Gold, Aurora Blue and Nebula Purple. In India, the smartphone will be Amazon Exclusive product. A leaked information that had surfaced had claimed that 64 GB Honor 8C could be priced at Rs. 15,000.

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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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After introducing the Snapdragon 710 SoC for upper mid-range phones, Qualcomm has today introduced Snapdragon 632, Snapdragon 439 and Snapdragon 429 mobile platforms that will be seen in forthcoming mid-range and low-budget phones. The Snapdragon 600 and 400 series of chipsets are immensely popular as they power over 3,650 commercial devices till date. Hence, the U.S. based chipset maker has announced the Snapdragon 632, 439 and 432 SoCs.

Snapdragon 632

The 14nm Snapdragon 632 mobile platform includes an octa-core processor that comprises of quad Kryo 250 performance cores that clock at 1.8 GHz and quad Kryo 250 efficiency cores that work at 1.8 GHz. The SD632 promises 40 percent better performance over the Snapdragon 626. Includes Adreno 605 graphics and X9 LTE modem. It is enabled with support for FHD+ displays. It supports a single camera of 24-megpaixel or a pair of 13-megapixel sensors. Smartphones powered by Snapdragon 632 can support camera features such as real-time bokeh, wide-angle photo shooting and 4K video capturing. The SD632 also offers its users with dual 4G VoLTE.

Snapdragon 439

Designed for low-end phones, the Snapdragon 439 is a 12nm chipset that include quad cores of Cortex A53 that clocks at 1.9 GHz and quad cores of Cortex A53 that functions at 1.45 GHz. The SoC also includes Adreno 505 graphics and X6 LTE modem. Its other features are dual 4G VoLTE, up to 21-megapixel single camera, up to 8-megapixel dual camera and support for FHD+ displays. The Snapdragon 439 can deliver 25 percent better performance than Snapdragon 430.

Snapdragon 429

The Snapdragon 429 is a 12nm SoC which includes a quad-core Cortex A53 processor that produces a clocking speed of 1.95 GHz. The Adreno 504 graphics and X6 LTE modem are present inside the modest SD429 SoC. It is enabled with support for HD+ display. The other features of this chipset are dual 4G VoLTE, up to 16-megapixel single camera and up to 8-megapixel dual camera. The Snapdragon 429 can perform 25 percent better than Snapdragon 425.

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The Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 mobile platforms are all equipped with multiple security solutions and also carry support mobile payments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (eMBMS). Also, the new chipsets are designed to consume less power and offer efficient battery performance. Smartphones powered by Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 are expected to debut in the second half of the year. Recently, popular tipster Roland Quandt had claimed that forthcoming Android Go devices will be powered by Snapdragon 439 and 429 chipsets.

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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 was rumored to launch with an unannounced Snapdragon 632 processor but instead it launched with a Snapdragon 625. Even the Pro version is powered by the Snapdragon 636. However, a recently seen Geekbench listing of a device called the Xiaomi Berlin reveals it is powered by the Snapdragon 632.

The Xiaomi Berlin was benchmarked in February. It runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat and has 3GB of RAM. The processor is listed as the sdm632 with six cores and a base frequency of 1.02GHz.

The device scored 1155 in the single-core test and 2738 points in the multi-core test. The single-core score is much higher than that of devices powered by the Snapdragon 630 (e.g. HTC U11 Life) but the multi-core score is significantly less.

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This is probably a test device that has not been fine tuned as you can see from the base frequency, and one that may never even launch. The number of cores are also said to be incorrect as the Snapdragon 632 is said to have 8 and not 6 cores.

We still don’t know if Qualcomm plans to release the Snapdragon 632 processor. The Snapdragon 630 and Snapdragon 636 are more than sufficient and manufacturers are still churning out phones powered by the Snapdragon 625. Let’s not also forget that there is the Snapdragon 626. Nevertheless, Qualcomm may still go ahead with the release of the SD632 later this year.

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Contrary to previous reports which suggested that there will be no Redmi Note 5 phone, we now have the first look at the Redmi Note 5 smartphone, which is currently being tested internally by the China-based company.

The phone is expected to be launched officially by the company in the second half of the year. Interestingly, it is said to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 632 processor, which has not been announced yet. The Redmi Note 5 will be the first phone to be powered by Snapdragon 632 SoC.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is expected to feature a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It will carry on the trend of full-screen display with minimal bezels surrounding the display. Recently, Xiaomi jumped the full-screen display bandwagon with the launch of Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus.

The Snapdragon 632 processor, which will be powering this upcoming smartphone, will reportedly be a toned-down version of the Snapdragon 636 processor from Qualcomm. Its clock speed will be reduced to around 1.8GHz and the accompanying GPU will also take a hit. However, it will come with better support and optimisation for dual camera setup.

As of the memory option, the smartphone will have 4GB RAM. While the internal storage of the device is not yet known, we are expecting it to be 64GB, with support for expanding storage capacity through microSD card. Coming to the camera, the phone will have a dual camera setup at the back, featuring two 12-megapixel sensors.

Earlier, there were reports suggesting that the China-based smartphone manufacturer won’t be launching Redmi Note 5. It was said that the Redmi Note 4’s successor will be the full-screen Redmi 5 Plus which already launched last month.

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The Redmi Note 5 smartphone is expected to be priced around 1,599 Yuan, which roughly converts to $245. While we known that the phone will debut in the second half of this year, there is no information about the exact launch timing. Given that the there is still time in phone’s launch, we are expecting to get more information regarding Redmi Note 5 in coming months.

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