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

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

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

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

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The Honor X20 SE will be getting a more powerful version which will launch as the Honor X20. The phone’s arrival seems to be around the corner as live photos have surfaced on the internet, and they show that Huawei’s influence is still strong.

As seen in the images below, courtesy of the trusted leaker @RODENT950, the Honor X20 will have a flat display with a pill-shaped punch hole for two front-facing cameras.

The back of the phone is where the Honor phone really gives off a Huawei vibe, no thanks to its camera housing which reminds us of the Huawei Mate 30. There are three cameras in the circular housing along with an LED flash.

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The backplate is curved to provide a more comfortable grip. A fingerprint scanner is not visible which may mean that there is one under the display or under the power button. The phone has a blue coat of paint but of slightly different shades. There should be other color variants when it launches.

The specs of the Honor X20 are still unknown but a recent leak said the phone will be powered by a Dimensity 900 processor. We expect more details will surface as the launch date draws closer.

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Vivo has finally confirmed that it’s bringing the X60 series of Smartphones in China on December 29. The event will begin at 7:30 AM Beijing Time(UTC+08:00). The smartphone series is expected to bring improvements in display, Camera, Performance, and more, over the predecessor. Ahead of the launch, let’s delve into the possible specs and price of the Vivo X60 devices.

Vivo X60 Series- The Basics

The Vivo X60 series is currently speculated to have three devices- Two of them(X60, X60 Pro) are almost confirmed with specs and renders while the third one is rumored(X60 Pro+). As usual, they will succeed Vivo’s X50 series of smartphones.

Precisely, the new year’s X series from Vivo will have three significant changes from the predecessor. First, and foremost is the punch-hole display. Although Vivo X50 also has a punch-hole screen, the X60 series will bring it over to the center. With this, it’s nearly the first non-Samsung device to launch with a centered punch-hole AMOLED display.

This is because Fujitsu, a month ago, prematurely announced the Fujitsu Arrows NX9 F-52A with a centered punch-hole AMOLED display. Technically, it should be the first one but since its launch is way far ahead on January 31, 2021, Vivo has a chance here. The next big thing in the X60 series is the strategic partnership with ZEISS.

Accordingly, the X60 series will be the first product of this partnership and is likely a headstart to take on the likes of rivals like Huawei–Leica‘s tie-up. Beyond software algorithms like ZEISS 3D PoP(bokeh render), the devices will have Vario-Tessar lenses with  T*Anti-reflective coating.

It will probably retain the Sony sensor, get a wider aperture wide-angle lens, and Samsung‘s Flexible E3 OLED screen. The third most significant change is the use of Samsung Exynos chipset on the X60 unlike the Qualcomm SoC on the X50 series.

That said, other expected features are a Glass build, SA/NSA 5G, Wi-Fi, dual-SIM, Type-C port, LPDDR4x/5x RAM, UFS 2.1/3 storage, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, BeiDou, camera features like OIS, EIS 4K video recording, optical zoom(Periscope-X60 Pro), bokeh, OriginOS(Android 11)and more.

Specs and Features(Expected)

Vivo X60

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Display – First of the series, the Vivo X60 is expected to sport a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED centered punch-hole display. It will support a 120Hz refresh rate and resolution up to 2376×1080 pixels. Also, this time, Vivo is said to experiment with two versions of X60- one with a flat and another with a curved display.

Dimensions– Although this is yet to be known, we can expect similarities to Vivo X50, considering it has a similar-sized display. Hence the dimensions would be somewhere around 159.54 × 75.39mm. Further, the device is also expected to be the thinnest 5G smartphone with a 7.3xmm thickness

Processor, Memory- Under the hood, the device will sport Samsung’s Exynos 1080 SoC paired with 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage. With this, Vivo is making a transition back to the Exynos as the X50 had Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G SoC chipset.

Camera – For cameras, the rear triple-camera setup will host a 48MP f/1.6 main lens(IMX598), 13MP ultra-wide, and 8MP portrait sensor. Upfront it will likely have a 32MP selfie shooter.

Other expected features include a 4,300mAh battery with 33W fast charging, three color variants- Blue Gradient, Black, and Shimmer.

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Vivo X60 Pro

Display– Unlike the X60, the Pro variant will only have a curved display variant. It will likely be the same 6.56-inch FHD+ Flexible AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2376×1080 pixel resolution.

Dimensions– Just like the sibling, the Vivo X60 Pro will mostly have dimensions similar to 158.46 × 72.80mm and a comparable thickness if not higher.

Processor, Memory– Same as the X60, the Pro is likely to get the Exynos 1080 SoC. However, unlike the sibling, reports say this will only have a 12GB RAM, 256GB storage.

Cameras-  An unboxing video shows that Vivo X60 Pro will crank it up a notch and include a Periscope lens. The expected lineup of sensors include 48MP f/1.6 main lens(IMX598), 13MP ultra-wide, 13MP portrait sensor, 8MP Periscope(likely with a 5x Optical, 60x Digital Zoom), and a 32MP selfie snapper.

Other expected specs include a 4,200mAh battery with 33W fast charging, two colorways- Blue Gradient and Black.

Mysterious X60 Pro+

Last year, the X50 series included a premium Vivo X50 Pro+ variant with an exclusive Primary camera and flagship processor. Similarly, reports say that Vivo will do it once again by launching a device with a similar design as the Pro, but few tweaks in specs.

The Vivo X60 Pro+ is expected to feature a Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with faster LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 storage, a Samsung GN1 50MP 1/1.3-inch CIS(CMOS Image Sensor) along with ZEISS goodies, Hi-Fi DAC, and more.

Price

The Vivo X50 series consisting of X50, X50 Pro, X50 Pro+ began from 3,498($534), 4,298($656), and 4,998 yuan($763) respectively at launch. Hence, we can expect somewhat similar pricing to the successors. However, we would advise you to take it with a pinch of salt and wait for the official price on December 29.

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Samsung is already working on the next budget M series of devices. Dubbed the M12, a device has already appeared on several certifications. Today, a report by Gadgets360 says another Galaxy-M series device is in the works. And it could be a rebrand of a Galaxy-A smartphone.

According to the report, a Samsung device with model number SM-M025F appears on Google Play Supported devices list. Accordingly, it’s marketing name is shown as Galaxy M02s. Besides, the device also has a codename ‘a02q’. This not only matches with the Galaxy A02s in the listing but also suggests that the device could be a rebrand of the latter.

That said, a few weeks back, a Samsung device with model number SM-M025F/DS was spotted on the company’s official support page. While the device is speculated to be the Galaxy M02 and a rebrand of the Galaxy A02, it could just be a variant of the Galaxy M02s.

Anyway, the Galaxy A02s which launched back in November, is yet to go on sale in Europe. Priced at €150, the device has quite the specifications to perfectly fit as a successor to the Galaxy M01s smartphone. It has better specs like a bigger display, powerful processor, triple cameras etc.

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Galaxy M02s Specifications( Expected from A02s)

Either way, if Galaxy M02s turns out as the rebrand of Galaxy A02s from Europe, it will feature a bigger 6.5-inch HD+ display instead of the 6.2-inch on the M01s. Additionally, it will also have a better Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC under the hood.

If you look at the rear of the Galaxy A02s, it has a vertically striped triple-camera array. This is a sensor plus from the dual camera of the Galaxy M01s. Anyway, the M02s will likely have a 13MP main, and two 2MP sensors.

Other expected specifications are a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, MicroSD expansion up to 1TB, and more. Let’s wait for the official details to ascertain the above claims.

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The present phone design includes a slim build, metal frame, glass back and other design elements that add colour and charm to the smartphones. All these come at the expense of the phone’s durability as glass is likely going to crack when the phone falls down on a hard surface. In most cases, except for some flagship models, there is usually no water resistance property.

However, there are some categories of workers, professionals and artisans who would rather prefer to trade the aesthetics for a rugged build. How about having a smartphone that brings ruggedness and still remains sleek? That is what the Blackview BV9800 Pro brings to the table.

The rugged smartphone was launched late 2019 and since then, it has received positive media coverage, rave reviews and praises from users around the globe. The BV9800 Pro has several superior features than traditional smartphones. It is waterproof up to 1.5m, can survive accidental drops, and will also work in extreme weather or temperatures.

For the average hiker, sailor, adventurer or outdoor enthusiast, this great rugged smartphone is a reliable tool that will keep you connected no matter where you are, or what you’re doing. For people who work outdoors or in harsh environments like construction workers, electricians or fishermen, this phone is designed just for you.

Another amazing thing about BV9800 Pro is that it can let you see heat with the built-in FLIR® Lepton® thermal imaging camera, ideal for personal and industrial applications. It can be used to find hot spots, people or animals in the dark, detect the electrical failure and moisture issues in a building.

It is also equipped with a 48MP Sony camera for ultra-clear images and includes night scene mode for bright nighttime images. Extra useful features include a massive 6580mAh battery for extended battery life, three positioning systems — GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou — so you can find your way anywhere in the world. There is also a barometer that is used by the phone’s Altimeter application and a well-positioned fingerprint reader that sits just below the power button.

You can visit the Blackview Store or Aliexpress to check out more details about the Blackview BV9800 Pro.

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

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

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

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

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According to a new report, the demand for Lens is expected to rise for many Chinese smartphone manufacturers. This surge in demand is speculated due to many brands such as Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and more seeing high units being shipped in the year 2020.

Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, is reportedly stated to ship approximately 200 million units in 2020 alone. On the other hand, the various other brands like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi are expected to ship 100 million units at the very least respectively. This new rise in demand is being accredited to more and more smartphone OEMs adopting triple camera setup or even quad-camera modules.

Due to this, a single popular Chinese brand is reported to order anywhere between 400 to 500 million optical lenses in 2020. Furthermore, the smartphone lens module specs are becoming increasingly more complicated and require more sophisticated hardware and software integration. This also makes it harder for OEMs to find appropriate suppliers.

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Owing to their capabilities, companies like Largan Precision, Sunny Optical Technology, Ofilm Tech, Q Technology and Truly Opto-Electronics to name a few will be sharing most of these lens orders by Chinese smartphone vendors in 2020. These names include Chinese and Taiwanese based companies as well, that are set to expand their production capacities to meet the upcoming surge in demand.

Additionally, popular brands like Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, and Apple were the top five smartphone manufacturers in terms of the Chinese smartphone market share in the third quarter of 2019. These companies combined shared 95 percent of all total shipments. Hence, looking at the massive numbers of unit shipments the rise of lens demand is to be expected.

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The latest rugged flagship of Ulefone -Armor 7- is already on the market for some time now. The Armor 7 features a 48MP triple rear camera with AI support, night shot, and telephoto lens as well as a 16MP selfie shooter. Today, the Chinese manufacturer released a video to demonstrate the phone’s camera capabilities. Let’s watch it.

In the video we can see the main camera having a pretty decent dynamic range and colors are very close to the original. The 48MP sensor offers detailed photos with low noise and even if you zoom in, photos come out just fine. Also, the AI scene recognition can intelligently detect many kinds of scenes and automatically adjust the brightness, contrast, and saturation, making shooting effortless.

The 16MP Night Shot camera isn’t bad either. Of course, it can’t reach expensive flagship cameras but it gets the job done thanks to the pixel binning of the 48MP sensor that combines 4 pixels into 1 to allow more light in. What’s more, the selfie shooter is average with nice colors and details but with the beauty mode on, some details are missing due to the smoothing effect it applies on the skin. So, if you like natural and real photos, we suggest you take selfies using the normal mode.

As for the video recording, Armor 7 supports up to 4K and also features slow-motion, time-lapse, pro mode, underwater camera mode, GIF etc. Pretty neat for an affordable and rugged flagship that sports the Helio P90 AI SoC bundled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Also, the big 5500mAh battery, NFC with Google Pay, global network bands support, quad positioning system, and Android 9 Pie.

Right now, Armor 7 is on sale over at Aliexpress and Banggood with a discounted price of $369.99. If you are interested, go ahead and grab one. For more details, visit the Ulefone official website.

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The time of the year that China is hosting its biggest shopping festival has arrived. We are talking about the 11.11 Sale, the “Black Friday” of China and Blackview is once again participating offering many discounts for their fans, covering 10 of its best-selling phones with up to 52% off.

Blackview BV9800 series: FLIR® Lepton® & Sony® 48MP camera

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Of course, the star of the activity is the company’s current flagships, Blackview BV9800 Series (BV9800/BV9800 Pro) which made a strong presence on Kickstarter with 1,328 backers who contributed $532,928.62 within 22 days. During the sale, the BV9800 Pro sells for just $399 and offers 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, Helio P70 SoC, Sony® 48MP camera, as well as 6580mAh big battery. The BV9800 Pro’s performance is top-notch in this price range and offers a unique feature with the integrated FLIR® Lepton® thermal camera, which lets you see and measure heat. In comparison, the BV9800 is a pro-photography version and sells at just $299. It offers all of the features of the BV9800 Pro with no thermal camera but it features a Sony® 48MP & 16MP ultra-wide angle & 5MP depth triple camera setup.

Blackview BV9100: 13000mAh killer battery and 30W super-fast charging

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Blackview BV9100 is another rugged smartphone ideal for those who are many days outside since it houses an enormous 13,000mAh battery which gives 60 days of standby time. It would be the top choice for camping and hiking trips because you can go a long time without a recharge. But even if you have to recharge, it takes only 2.5 hours thanks to its 30W super-fast charging. What’s more, it supports reverse charging acting as a 13000mAh power bank for other devices. And it’s equipped with GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo quad navigation system that ensures precise navigation. Of course, it comes with all the protections that Blackview rugged phones feature: IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810G. The BV9100 is available for just $188.99 during the sale.

Blackview Max 1: Laser projector smartphone, 52% off

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The biggest discount (costs just $229.99 during the sale) comes from Blackview Max 1, the laser projector smartphone from Blackview. For people who want to enjoy media on a screen that’s bigger than a phone or TV and have it available anytime, anywhere, Blackview Max 1 has a built-in laser projector that projects a 70″ big screen. With a size of 159.5*74.7*10.2 mm and 216g weight, you can carry a projector anywhere. The rest of the specs include a 6.01″ FHD+ AMOLED screen, Sony® 16MP rear camera, Samsung® 16MP dual front camera, 6GB/64GB memory configuration, and 4680mAh big battery.

Lastly, the Blackview BV9700 Pro, BV9500 Plus, BV9600, BV6800 Pro, BV5500 Pro, and A60 also join the big promotion with huge discounts. For more details, check out the Blackview Store on Aliexpress.

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We knew that Armor 7 would be the company’s next rugged flagship and today it officially hit the market and started presale on Banggood for just $369.99. The phone comes with a 48MP triple camera as well as Helio P90 SoC. Before we go into further details, let’s watch the official Armor 7 video down below.

The triple camera consists of a 48MP main sensor, a 16MP night photography camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera. With improved AI algorithms and f/1.7 aperture, photos are more detailed and vivid. In addition, the 16MP night photography camera comes with an f/2.0 aperture and -according to the company- takes the night mode experience to another level compared to the previous model. Lastly, the 8MP telephoto camera helps you zoom in an object to bring it closer to you without compromising on the image quality.

As said, Ulefone equipped Armor 7 with the latest and most powerful P-Series SoC from MediaTek, Helio P90 which comes with 4.6 times more performance than Helio P60 & P70 so that you can breeze through any task while maintaining power efficiency. Coupled with 8GB RAM performance and multitasking is flagship-level.

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As for the rest of the specs, there is a 6.3″ FHD+ display with waterdrop notch and very hard glass protecting it, although Ulefone hasn’t revealed if the phone comes with Gorilla Glass or another type of protection. The internal storage is 128GB and there’s also a heart rate sensor, face unlock support via the 16MP front camera, a 5500mAh battery with 10W wireless charging, and NFC with Google Pay. Of course, there is a quadruple navigation system (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo), wide network band support including T-Mobile’s Band 71, and Android 9 Pie.

The presale period started today on Banggood and during the presale period, you will be able to enjoy the special discounted price of $369.99 and get an extra free gift bag including a tempered glass and a sling. You can see all the details about Armor 7 and other Ulefone devices here.

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We’ve talked about the new flagship from Cubot and we were eagerly waiting for it to hit the market. Well, today is the day as the Cubot X20 Pro launched globally on Gearbest with an incredible pre-sale price!  The device comes with a 6.3″ FHD+ IPS display and a total of 4 cameras. There is plenty of RAM and storage for smooth multitasking and a big enough battery to take you through the day easily. Overall, it is a very well equipped phone at a super price.

Cubot X20 Pro main features

● Triple Rear Camera: 12MP/20MP/8MP
● 15 AI Scenes: Quickly recognizing the shooting mode
● Android 9 OS: Pure OS with no annoying ads during use
● Helio P60 Octa Core: Fast and power-conservative
● 6GB RAM/128GB storage: Large memory for smooth multitasking
● 4000mAh Battery: Say goodbye to frequent charging
● 6.3″ Waterdrop Screen: Ultra-clear images and video
● 13MP Selfie Camera: Support beauty, FaceCute, portrait blurring, gender age recognition
● Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Face ID, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor

As said before, the launch price is incredible. It costs just $149.99 (40% off) and in order to grab yours at that price you should hurry because this is a limited time and stock offer! You can buy it here and learn more information about it here.

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Since camera performance has become very important nowadays, Cubot has been working hard since the beginning of this year to improve the camera performance for its upcoming models. To achieve that, the company has set up a new algorithms team and has deep cooperation with the world-renowned technology 360 company. The result of this effort is the three new devices that will soon hit the market: Cubot X20, X20 Pro and P30, which will be equipped with the same AI Triple-Camera combination.

The sensor combination on all three will be the same meaning a Sony IMX486 12MP main sensor, a Sony IMX350 20MP depth sensor, and a 125° ultra-wide camera with 8MP sensor. Also, thanks to the AI scene recognition. they will be able to choose a shooting mode automatically among 16 scenes. It is worth mentioning that real-time beautification is also supported. The 16 AI scenes include Food, Pet, Beach, Building, Person, Flowers, Sky, Plant, Sunset, Night view, Backlit, Car, Text, Fruit, Autumn, and Snow.

What’s more, low-light performance is also improved. Using the latest Cubot camera algorithm, it can combine many photos into a high-quality photo with multi-frame noise reduction. From the picture below, you can see the camera strength of the CUBOT X20 Pro. Although this is just a time to shoot, it shows the details of the picture very well, and the color in the picture is also very well restored.

20MP depth camera, leading the industry

Cubot is probably the first company to use 20MP as a depth camera. Compared to other brands that only use 2MP or 8MP for depth cameras, Cubot’s choice demonstrates the work they’ve done. The results are immediately visible when you shoot a portrait or you want to blur the background in a photo to emphasize the foreground object.

125° Ultra-wide-angle

Following the paradigm of other manufacturers, Cubot jumps on-board the wide-angle lens by adopting a 125° lens on its new devices, allowing the camera to break through the narrow field of view. Whether it’s a landscape architecture or a multi-person outing, all the beautiful pictures and all the fine details can be seen without losing every inch of beauty. At the same time, the new algorithm has intelligent auxiliary composition function, so that users without photography knowledge can also make stunning visual blockbusters.

The main parameters of the new phones are as follows:

Besides the hardware and the upgraded camera performance, all three phones definitely look beautiful but that’s a bit subjective so we leave it up to you to decide. All of them will be released simultaneously in September and based on past experience, their starting price should be very competitive.

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When Oukitel announced their triple camera smartphone, Oukitel C17 Pro, they promised to make it the most affordable triple camera phone of this year. And they did it! The company announced the presale period for the device and the price is a real surprise, as from August 26th to August 30th the C17 Pro will be sold for just $89.99 instead of the official retail price of $139.99!

Apart from the really low price, the C17 Pro also comes with some cool modern features. It sports a 6.35″ incell display with up to 90% screen/body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Unlike other entry-level devices that come with a notch to host the front camera, Oukitel brings a hole punch on the top left corner to host the 5MP selfie shooter. This allows for more usable space and looks beautiful. In addition, the back cover adopts electroplating technology to make the color brighter and the grip more comfortable.

Of course, the killer feature is the triple camera with 13MP/5MP/2MP sensor configuration. The 13MP main sensor comes from Sony and together with the depth and wide-angle cameras offers excellent shooting experience. Mono mode, face beautify mode, Bokeh mode, and Pro mode are some of the camera app options you can use. The triple setup shoots better photos that other same-priced smartphones.

But the surprises don’t stop there. Oukitel chose a hardware combination that is usually found in higher category phones. The C17 Pro sports the MediaTek MT6763 octa-core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. You can play heavy games on it as you would do on a mid-ranger. What’s more, the MT6763 is quite power-saving so the 3900mAh battery is able to support a whole day of use with no pressure.

Oukitel did everything to offer the most affordable triple camera smartphone, most affordable hole punch display smartphone, and the most affordable 4GB/64GB smartphone. The presale price will be available for just 5 days and all colors will be available: Sunrise, Twilight, and Black. You can add it to your cart right away to be ready when the presale starts.

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The triple camera setups must be considered a standard when talking about flagships, no matter the market segment they are in. Every manufacturer that wants to release a competitive device must keep in mind that the triple camera is a prerequisite and so does Doogee that just announced the presale kick-off of its new mid-range flagship, Doogee N20.

The presale will take place on Aliexpress from August 19th to 31st while delivery will begin on the 26th. The price of N20 will get a 50% slash during the promotion period, so you have the chance to get it for just $99.99! A really incredible price that will also be available on Doogeemall. What’s more, the first 100 units will receive the Aermoo B1 earphones for free and the next 900 units will get the Doogee Vienna earphones for free. Lastly, all orders will receive a free screen protector.

But what will these $99.99 get to you? Of course, the killer feature is its triple rear camera. Someone would say that other Chinese manufacturers offer the same setup but the results are disappointing. Well, there is a huge difference here, as the Doogee N20 also features OIS! The triple camera hosts a 13MP Sony wide-angle sensor while the front shooter is 16MP. OIS is important when shooting videos while moving and when shooting photos in dark environments where the phone needs to be very stable during the shoot.

As far as the rest specs are concerned, N20 is powered by the Helio P23 SoC backed by 4GB of Samsung RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The display is a 6.3″ IPS one with waterdrop notch and takes up the most of the front of the device. Also, there is a 4350mAh battery that should definitely take you through 2 days on a single charge under normal use. In addition, there is a super-fast fingerprint sensor on the back of the CNC metal body. The OS to coordinate all this hardware is Android 9 Pie that brings all the latest goodies of Android with it.

Compared to the previous model, Doogee N10, the N20 is 2x faster with a 104% increase in performance, has twice the battery performance, consumes 70% less, and has 50% more efficient cooling.

As said, the presale will start on August 19th and in the meantime, you can participate in the big Giveaway on Doogee’s official promo page or on Gleam until September 11th.

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The X Series from Cubot is the one hosting the flagship devices of the Chinese manufacturer and it is about to welcome another member as the company will soon release the Cubot X20 Pro. It will be the flagship for the 2nd half of 2019 and its killer feature will be the rear triple camera.

Featuring 2.5D glass both on the front and the back, the X20 Pro will come with a 6.3″ 19.5:9 waterdrop notch display and FHD+ resolution. According to Cubot, the screen/body ratio reaches 92.8% while the overall dimensions remain compact at 157.1 x 74.6 x 8.1mm despite the large, 4000mAh battery it hosts under the hood.

Cubot focuses on camera performance this time and information say that the results are impressive. To achieve that, the company set up a dedicated camera department and hired top algorithm experts of the industry. The triple camera setup consists of a 12MP main sensor, a 20MP depth-of-field sub-sensor, and an 8MP 125° ultra-wide-angle sensor.

In terms of hardware configuration, the Cubot X20 Pro is equipped with the Helio P60 octa-core AI SoC backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage while it comes with Android 9 Pie pre-installed. Check out the main specs below.

Cubot X20 Pro main specs

• Helio P60 AI SoC
• 6GB RAM plus 128GB storage
• 2.5D Double-sided Curved Glass
• AI Triple Rear Camera 12MP 20MP 8MP
• Main Camera: SONY IMX486 12MP PDAF
• Depth Camera: SONY IMX350 20MP
• 125° Ultra Wide Camera 8MP
• Front Camera: SONY IMX214 13MP
• 6.3″ 19.5:9 FHD+ display
• Android 9 Pie OS
• 4000mAh high-density battery

Besides the Pro version, there will be a lower configuration model, Cubot X20, that will be released together. Below, you can see the differences between the two. As for the release date and pricing, all that is sure right now is that they will be available in September at a very competitive price. You can follow their official website for more updates.

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The new entry-level of Oukitel is finally officially announced as the company presented today the Oukitel C17 Pro that comes with a triple rear camera even though it belongs to the entry-level segment. At the same time, they are holding a giveaway event on their website where you can participate to win a C17 Pro for free. The price hasn’t been revealed yet but trusted sources claim it will come at a surprisingly low price, even lower than the UMIDIGI A5 Pro during the presale period.

The device comes with a 6.35″ punch-hole display and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 as well as a triple-lens camera. The main sensor is a Sony 13MP one followed by a wide-angle camera and a depth camera for Bokeh effect. The selfie camera which lies on the top left of the display hosts a 5MP sensor with face beauty mode as well as mono mode. Of course, you will be able to use it for Face unlock too. Inside the phone, there’s the Helio P23 SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage and the battery capacity is 3900mAh battery to take you through the day on a single charge.

Oukitel C17 Pro Giveaway

The C17 Pro will hit the market in August and Oukitel is giving away 3 units for free to lucky winners to test and experience the device. It comes in 3 colors: Black, Green, and Twilight gradient. Which is your favorite and at what price do you think it will be sold during presale? Go ahead and join the giveaway and guess the price.

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Following the mid-range camera flagship Y4800 that sports a 48MP main sensor on the triple camera on the back, the Chinese manufacturer is about to release another triple-camera phone in the entry-level category. It is the Oukitel C17 Pro and it will hit the market in August for just $139.99.

The C17 Pro is expected to bring amazing features with improved camera performance as well as CPU performance. It will feature a triple rear camera that will consist of a Sony 13MP main camera, a depth camera, and a wide-angle camera. It is safe to assume that this configuration will shoot far better photos that other devices in the category. On the front, there will be a 5MP selfie shooter in the punch hole.

The 6.35″ HD+ display covers 90% of the front panel thanks to the punch hole and the thin bezels. Oukitel chose to protect the display with Asahi glass which offers natural protection. As for the hardware, Oukitel C17 Pro will sport an 8-core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM plus 64GB of storage. This is a configuration usually found in mid-range devices but Oukitel brings it to the entry-level category.

The C17 Pro will be a global device thanks to the wide range of supported network bands and will hit the market at just $139.99. The C17 Pro is coming soon in August and the company will launch a giveaway next week which all users can join in it. You can keep an eye on their official website to stay up to date about the giveaway details.

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After the successful release of its first pop-up camera phone, Elephone U2, the Chinese manufacturer seems ready to continue releasing cutting edge phones. Two photos of a new device surfaced today, showing a phone featuring a punch-hole selfie shooter and a dual rear camera.

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No further details were revealed by the company and the only thing we can tell for sure is that it will come with a gradient glass back as well as a rear-placed fingerprint sensor. The front of the device looks impressive with thin bezels and small bottom chin. We assume that more information will be available very soon.

At the same time, the current mid-range pop-up camera flagship is still on promotion on Geekbuying where you can get the 6GB/128GB version for just $249.99 until July 16th. Meanwhile, the Giveaway results are out on the company’s Facebook page! If you are interested, you can see all the details about it on the official product page and Elephone’s YouTube channel and get the chance to participate in future giveaways.

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It seems that Elephone is determined to make the Elephone U2 its best-selling device to date as after Aliexpress and Banggood, the company is now offering the pop-up camera mid-range flagship on Geekbuying with a promotional price until July 16th. The activity started today and it is exclusively for the 6GB/128GB version in Black and Gold. The final price is $249.99, unprecedented for this amount of RAM and storage.

Elephone U2 comes with a 103% Wide-Gamut, 500nit Brightness 6.26″ FHD+ full display with a 93,1% screen/body ratio thanks to the pop-up front camera and ultra-narrow bezels. The pop-up camera hosts 2 sensors with 16MP/2MP configuration while the rear camera is a triple setup with 16MP/5MP/2MP sensors and f/1.6 aperture with Super Night mode.

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Also, it is powered by Helio P70 SoC backed by 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB memory configuration. The battery capacity is 3250mAh and supports fast charging while there are face & side fingerprint sensors and comes with Android 9.0 Pie. Learn more on about the phone on the official website.

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All good stuff come to an end and so is the Giveaway for the Elephone U2 that the Chinese manufacturer has been running for quite some time. The lucky winner will receive the new pop-up camera mid-range flagship from Elephone and the results will be announced on the company’s official page on Facebook.

Elephone U2 comes with a 103% Wide-Gamut, 500nit Brightness 6.26″ FHD+ full display with a 93,1% screen/body ratio thanks to the pop-up front camera and ultra-narrow bezels. The pop-up camera hosts 2 sensors with 16MP/2MP configuration while the rear camera is a triple setup with 16MP/5MP/2MP sensors and f/1.6 aperture with Super Night mode.

Also, it is powered by Helio P70 SoC backed by 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB memory configuration. The battery capacity is 3250mAh and supports fast charging while there are face & side fingerprint sensors and comes with Android 9 Pie. Visit the official website to learn more about the device.

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It seems that Elephone U2 may prove to be the Holy Grail for the Chinese manufacturer as it is selling like crazy both on the Aliexpress first sale and the Banggood promotion that is ongoing. Of course, the price that the company decided to put on the device plays a big role and for that reason, the company decided to extend the promotion on Aliexpress for another 5 days to allow for more users to buy one. The promo will end on July 6th and you can get the 4GB/64GB version for just $199.99 and the 6GB/128GB for just $239.99. At the same time, you can participate in the Giveaway to get one for free.

In the meantime, a photo sample shot on Elephone U2 surfaced and looks stunning with excellent dynamic range and color reproduction. Also, details are crisp thanks to the triple rear camera.

Elephone U2 comes with a 103% Wide-Gamut, 500nit Brightness 6.26″ FHD+ full display with a 93,1% screen/body ratio thanks to the pop-up front camera and ultra-narrow bezels. The pop-up camera hosts 2 sensors with 16MP/2MP configuration while the rear camera is a triple setup with 16MP/5MP/2MP sensors and f/1.6 aperture with Super Night mode. Also, it is powered by Helio P70 SoC backed by 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB memory configuration. The battery capacity is 3250mAh and supports fast charging while there are face & side fingerprint sensors and comes with Android 9.0 Pie. Visit the official product page to learn more about the device.

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Elephone is being very daring this year with many models adopting the newest available technologies like a pop-up camera or punch-hole camera. We already know about Elephone U2 that integrates a pop-up selfie camera so now it is time to see what the Chinese manufacturer has planned for the punch-hole camera model.

The Elephone A7H was demoed at the Hong Kong Global Sources Mobile Electronics Show two months ago and the information they gave was that it will come with a 6,41″ HD+ punch-hole display, and Helio P23 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

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On the camera front, the company had then informed us about a dual rear camera but as you can see in the video and photos, it has been upgraded to a triple rear camera. The rest of the info talk about an 8MP selfie while the battery will probably have 3900mAh capacity. It is expected to hit the market in August so we expect more details to surface soon. Learn more about Elephone on their website.

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Elephone is betting a lot on its first pop-up camera flagship and that’s totally logical since it is the most advanced phone they’ve ever made. After an incredible first sale on Aliexpress, the Chinese manufacturer is now teaming up with Banggood to continue the reduced price promotion that can get you Elephone U2 4GB/64GB for just $199.99 and 6GB/128GB for just $249.99! You can get it on Banggood until July 1st as after that date, the price will go up to its official retail price. Also, for the 11 more days, you can participate in the Giveaway Event.

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At the same time, the company released some photos of the real thing and boy does it look beautiful. As you can see for yourselves, the phone seems very well made and the glass back is stunning. Also, you can see the pop-up camera in action as well as the triple rear camera. In general, the features on this device are unprecedented at this price range.

In short, Elephone U2 comes with a 103% Wide-Gamut, 500nit Brightness 6.26″ FHD+ full display with a 93,1% screen/body ratio thanks to the pop-up front camera and ultra-narrow bezels. The pop-up camera hosts 2 sensors with 16MP/2MP configuration while the rear camera is a triple setup with 16MP/5MP/2MP sensors and f/1.6 aperture with Super Night mode. Also, it is powered by Helio P70 SoC backed by 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB memory configuration. The battery capacity is 3250mAh and supports fast charging while there are face & side fingerprint sensors and comes with Android 9.0 Pie OS. See all the details here.

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The company’s first pop-up camera phone, Elephone U2, has already hit the market and was on presale on their official Aliexpress store for a while. Thankfully, those who didn’t get the chance to grab one during that period will now have another opportunity since the phone is on promotion over at Banggood. And the price is the same as before meaning that you can get the 4GB/64GB version for just $199.99 and the 6GB/128GB for just $249.99 from June 24th to July 1st!

Elephone U2 comes with a 103% Wide-Gamut, 500nit Brightness 6.26″ FHD+ full display with a 93,1% screen/body ratio thanks to the pop-up front camera and ultra-narrow bezels. The pop-up camera hosts 2 sensors with 16MP/2MP configuration while the rear camera is a triple setup with 16MP/5MP/2MP sensors and f/1.6 aperture with Super Night mode.

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On the inside, it is powered by Helio P70 SoC backed by 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB memory configuration. The battery capacity is 3250mAh and supports fast charging while there are face & side fingerprint sensors and comes with Android 9.0 Pie OS. Also ongoing is the Giveaway that you can still participate in. Learn more about the phone here.

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Elephone U2 is expected to become the new best seller for the Chinese manufacturer as preorders went through the roof during the presale on Aliexpress but the deadline was until June 12th. So, for those who didn’t catch the deal in time, Elephone is moving the presale to Banggood and extends the presale from June 24th until July 1st! Both versions are available with the 4GB/64GB version costing just $199.99 while the 6GB/128GB version comes at $249.99. At the same time, the company is holding a Giveaway event so you can try your luck there as well.

Elephone U2 comes with a 103% Wide-Gamut, 500nit Brightness 6.26″ FHD+ full display with a 93,1% screen/body ratio thanks to the pop-up front camera and ultra-narrow bezels. The pop-up camera hosts 2 sensors with 16MP/2MP configuration while the rear camera is a triple setup with 16MP/5MP/2MP sensors and f/1.6 aperture with Super Night mode. On the inside, it is powered by Helio P70 SoC backed by 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB memory configuration. The battery capacity is 3250mAh and supports fast charging while there are face & side fingerprint sensors and comes with Android 9.0 Pie OS. Find all the details on the official product page.

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A new Vivo phone with model number V1901A has been seen certified by TENAA. The phone, alongside a network variant with model number V1910T, has some interesting features such as triple rear cameras and one of the biggest batteries on a Vivo phone.

The Vivo V1901A has a 6.35-inch display. This isn’t a full listing so the resolution is unknown. However, there is a camera in the center which hints at the phone having a notch.

The rear of the device is home to three cameras that are stacked on top of each other. All three sensors are in a single housing and an LED flash sits below the setup. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the back.

TENAA says the phone packs a 4,880mAh battery, one of the largest we have seen on a Vivo phone. Its dimensions are also given as 159.43 x 76.77 x 8.92 millimeters.

READ MORE: Vivo V15 Pro emerges as the fastest-selling V-series phone, one month after launch

The Vivo 1901A was seen on Geekbench last month. It is powered by the Helio P35, has 4GB of RAM and runs Android 9 Pie. The full specifications should be listed on TENA soon.

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The Vivo V15 Pro has been the one stealing the spotlight but a new photo shows that it will be launching alongside the non-pro model – the Vivo V15.

A picture shared on Twitter by @MAHESHTELECOM shows a poster of the Vivo V15 and V15 Pro. However, the poster states that only the Pro will have a 32MP pop-up selfie camera.

Coming soon #VivoV15 #Vivo15Pro
32MP POP-UP SELFIE #GOPOP pic.twitter.com/wV6g2dojwh

— Mahesh Telecom (@MAHESHTELECOM) February 1, 2019

READ MORE: Pop-up selfie camera phone, the Vivo NEX “discontinued” in India

The Vivo V15 Pro will have a Super AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 675 processor. The specs of the V15 are still unknown but it will definitely not be as feature-packed as the Pro model and should have a lower price tag.

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The Mi 9 has been rumored to launch this month. The phone is expected to come with a bunch of new features including a faster quick charging technology. Today, live photos of the phone have surfaced online to give us an early look at the next Xiaomi flagship.

The photos were shared on Weibo by Wang Teng Thomas but he later deleted them. Thankfully, someone was able to save them before he took them down. The images show just the back of the phone but we can still make out important details.

There have been rumors that the Mi 9 will come with three rear cameras and the image confirms that even though only two sensors are visible. The cameras are arranged vertically just like those of the Mi 8. However, the LED flash now sits outside the setup instead of between the sensors.

The Mi 9 doesn’t have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which means it should come with an in-display fingerprint sensor like the Mi 8 Explorer Edition and the Mi 8 Pro. We expect it to be the new in-display fingerprint scanner technology which has a larger scanning area which they showcased last month.

The rear of the phone is covered in glass which we believe to be Gorilla Glass 5 like its predecessor or Gorilla Glass 6. The Mi 9 has a reflective finish and this variant is blue.

READ MORE: IDC: Xiaomi is the fourth largest smartphone manufacturer in the world

The Mi 9 will come with a Snapdragon 855 processor and be available in multiple configurations. Xiaomi’s president already confirmed that we will get an Explorer Edition that should come with additional features not found on the regular variant other than a transparent back.

One of the features we hope Xiaomi brings to the Mi 9 is wireless charging. At the moment, only the Mi MIX 2s and the Mi MIX 3 support wireless charging.

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Huawei P20 smartphone series started a new trend for flagship smartphones to offer multiple camera sensors. Now, with the P30-series phones expected to launch in the coming months, expectations are high in terms of camera performance.

Earlier, it was reported that the Huawei P30 Pro will come with four camera sensors on the back panel but there was no information available for the standard Huawei P30, until now. A new report indicates that the Huawei P30 will feature three camera sensors on the back panel.

In the triple-rear camera setup, the main camera sensor will support a maximum resolution of 40-megapixel, similar to Huawei P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro. One of the sensors in the triple-camera setup will have a telephoto lens, enabling the device to support 5x lossless zoom.

Instead of the monochrome sensor that Huawei usually uses in the P-series smartphones, the phone is expected to have a newly updated wide-angle solution. As for the front-facing camera, the report suggests that the smartphone will feature a 24-megapixel snapper. We are also expecting the front camera to support various AI-based features.

While the phone’s specifications are not yet known, the smartphone is likely to be powered by the company’s recently launched flagship chipset — Kirin 980, touted as the world’s first mobile processor manufactured using 7nm process. The octa-core processor, featuring two dedicated NPUs, is said to offer a 48% increase in performance and a 178% increase in power management.

Read More: Android 9 Pie-based EMUI 9 is now rolling out globally to major Huawei and Honor smartphones

As for the Huawei P30 Pro, reports suggest that it will be the first smartphone to use Sony’s unannounced IMX607 image sensor. The upcoming sensor reportedly features an impressive 38-megapixel resolution and relies on Dual Bayer filter combined with a new white HDR Coding Array. The Sony IMX607 sensor is expected to support Quad Pixel Phase Detection Auto Focus for faster and more accurate autofocus, built-in temperature and ambient light sensors, and improved noise reduction.

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