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Author: Sahil Kapoor

  • Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 7 In India

    Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 7 In India

    In an event held in New Delhi, Xiaomi India has launched four products in the country which include two smartphones, an LED Television and a pair of wireless water-resistant earphones. Certainly, the showstoppers of the event were the Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. The Redmi Note 7 was first launched in China in the month of January and surprisingly the Redmi Note 7 Pro has made its global debut in India. 

    Redmi Note 7 Layout and Specifications

    On the front of the Redmi Note 7, sits a 6.3 inch LCD display with a small waterdrop notch up top. The display panel has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a resolution 2340 x 1080 px and pixel density of 409 ppi. For protection against scratches, it also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The top, left and right side bezels around the display are negligible while the bottom bezel is comparatively thicker. 

    The right side of the Redmi Note 7 is occupied by the power button and volume rockers while the left side accommodates the Dual-Sim slot. The USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer is present on the bottom of the device which is flanked by loudspeaker and microphone grille. The top side of the Redmi Note 7 harbours a 3.5 mm audio jack and an IR Blaster. 

    The rear gradient panel of the smartphone is made out of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which houses the fingerprint sensor, Redmi branding and dual camera setup. The smartphone is available in three colour options which are as follows:

    • Sapphire Blue
    • Ruby Red
    • Onyx Black

    The dual rear camera setup of the Redmi Note 7 is comprised of a 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor. The front facing selfie camera of the device uses a 13 MP sensor which is housed in the waterdrop notch above the device. Noteworthy, the smartphone has P2i hydrophobic nano coating which will allow the device to sustain accidental liquid splashes. 

    The Redmi Note 7 is kitted with the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of Adreno 512 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. Out of the eight CPU cores, four Kryo 260 cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz for better battery efficiency and four Kryo 260 cores are clocked at 2.2 GHz for maximum performance. 

    The Redmi Note 7 is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0. The Quick Charge 4.0 support allows the handset to be charged with 18 watts of maximum power. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and FM Radio. It also has a whole host of sensors which include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a compass.

    Redmi Note 7 Price and Availability

    Also Read: Flaws In 4G & 5G Allow Hackers To Track Locations & Intercept Calls

    The Redmi Note 7 will be available for purchase from 6th March 2019 on Flipkart.com, Mi.com and Mi Home stores across the country. It is available in two storage options for which the price is as follows:

    • 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM- Rs 9,999
    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 11,999

    In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via a microSD card. Also, the company is offering 1120 GB of free data to Airtel telecom users. 

  • Redmi Note 7 Pro Visits TENNA, Specifications Leaked

    Redmi Note 7 Pro Visits TENNA, Specifications Leaked

    Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched its first smartphone, the Redmi Note 7 in the month of January this year. Soon after its launch, the company confirmed that it will also launch a Pro variant of the smartphone. As the name suggests, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be a beefed-up version of the standard variant. A senior Redmi China official has confirmed that the anticipated smartphone will launch in the last week of February. Before its official announcement, the device was spotted on Chinese regulatory website, TENAA. 

    Redmi Note 7 Features and Layout 
     

    The supposed Redmi Note 7 has been listed as model number ‘M1901F7BE’ on TENAA which is similar to the Redmi Note 7’s model number. The device in the listing measures 159.21×75.21×8.1mm and weighs 186 grams. It sports a 6.3 inch display with a resolution of 2340x 1080 px. According to the listing, the unreleased Redmi Note 7 Pro runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie which apparently will be skinned with MIUI. The smartphone will be offered in three storage variants which are as follows: 

    • 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM

    In addition to the internal memory, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via microSD card. The supposed Redmi Note 7 packs an Octa-Core CPU which is clocked at 2.0 GHz. The clock speed of the aforementioned CPU is equivalent to the Snapdragon 675 which the smartphone was previously reported to have. The device has a total of three cameras out of which one is placed on the front and two on the rear. The front-facing camera uses a 13 MP sensor and the rear dual camera setup is comprised of a 48 MP sensor and an 8 MP sensor. Noteworthy, the 48 MP sensor on the Note 7 Pro is dissimilar to the 48 MP sensor the standard variant has. Redmi executive had previously confirmed that the 48 MP sensor on the Pro variant will be the Sony IMX 586 sensor which is used on high-end devices like the Honor View 20. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by a 3,900 mAh battery which like its younger sibling is likely to support fast charging support. 

    Also Read: Poco F1 Gets Widevine L1 Support For HD Streaming 

    Interestingly, the listing reveals eight colour options of the smartphone which include Black, Red, Blue, Pink, White, Green, Purple and Gray. Though it is unlikely that Redmi will offer the smartphone in all these colour options. The TENAA listing also includes live images of the Redmi Note 7 Pro which exhibit that it resembles its younger sibling from all sides. The front of the smartphone has a waterdrop notch display that houses the selfie camera. The rear of the device is made out of a transparent panel with a gradient finish that houses the fingerprint sensor and dual camera setup. The placement of ports and switches on the upcoming device are also the same as the Redmi Note 7. Although specifications listed on TENAA are chiefly accurate, official specifications will only be confirmed once the company officially launches the handset. As mentioned previously the launch of the Redmi Note 7 is imminent and will take place in the last week of February.   

  • Sony Xperia L3 Launched, Helio P22 SoC & 3 GB RAM in Tow

    Sony Xperia L3 Launched, Helio P22 SoC & 3 GB RAM in Tow

    The year’s biggest technology convention, MWC (Mobile World Congress) has begun. Companies from around the globe are showcasing their latest smartphone innovations. Japanese electronics giant, Sony has unveiled several smartphones which include the high end Xperia 1, mid tier Xperia 10/10+ and the budget oriented Xperia L3. Except for the L3, the other three smartphones have an unconventional 21:9 aspect ratio display while the former has a traditional 18:9 aspect ratio display.

    Sony Xperia L3 Looks and Specifications

    The Sony Xperia L3 measures 154 x 72 x 8.9mm and weighs 156 grams. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.7 inch display which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The display panel has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The device has thin left and right bezels while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively thicker. The top bezel on the front of the smartphone houses the earpiece grille and an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP selfie camera.

    The right side of the Sony Xperia L3 is occupied by the volume rockers, fingerprint sensor and a separate power button while the left side is occupied by the hybrid dual SIM + SD card slot. The microphone hole, loudspeaker slit and the USB Type C port is housed on the bottom of the device. The smartphone also has a 3.5 mm audio jack which is present on the top of the handset. The smartphone is kitted with the Helio P22 SoC which is also present on devices like Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Nokia 3.1 Plus. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU and PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

    The rear panel of the Xperia L3 houses the Sony branding, NFC logo and dual camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of an F/2.2 aperture equipped 13 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 2 MP sensor. The smartphone is powered by a 3300 mAh battery which also supports Sony’s proprietary Xperia adaptive charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS+ GLONASS, and NFC. It runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system which is skinned with Sony custom skin.

    Xperia L3 Colour, Storage and Price

    Also Read: Sony Launches The Xperia 1 With 21:9 CinemaWide Display

    The Sony Xperia L3 is available in three colour options which include Silver, Black and Gold. It is available in a single 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM storage variant which is further expandable upto 500 GB via a microSD slot. Although Sony has not revealed the price of the device yet, going by its specifications it will be a sub 15k smartphone. 

  • Budget Oriented Nokia 1 Plus With Android Go Launched

    Budget Oriented Nokia 1 Plus With Android Go Launched

    At an event held in Barcelona, HMD global unveiled several Android smartphones which include the remarkable Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2 and the Nokia 1 Plus. The Nokia 1 Plus is the successor to the Nokia 1 which was launched last year. Out of the newly launched smartphones, the Nokia 1 Plus is the most affordable and is targetted towards the budget segment. 

    Nokia 1 Plus Design and Specifications

    The Nokia 1 Plus has a classic design with a 5.45 inch display on the front. The display of the device is surrounded by narrow bezels on the top and bottom while the left and right bezels are negligible. Like its siblings, the top bezel of the Nokia 1 Plus house the Nokia branding, earpiece grille, ambient light sensor, and front facing camera that uses a sensor with 5 MP resolution. 

    The rear panel of the Nokia 1 Plus is made out of plastic with easy to grip texture. Noteworthy, the rear panel of the device is swappable and users can buy separate panels of different colours dependent on their choice. The rear of the device harbours the Nokia branding, 8 MP autofocus camera with flash and slit for the loudspeaker. The smartphone is kitted with the ‘Mediatek 6739WW’ chipset which consists of quad-core CPU and PowerVR GE8100 GPU. The quad CPUs use Cortex A53 cores which are clocked at 1.5 GHz. 

    The Nokia 1 Plus has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of inbuilt memory. It also supports memory expansion upto 128 GB via a microSD card which uses SIM 2 slot in the dual SIM hybrid tray. The smartphone runs on the Go edition of Android 9 Pie operating system which is developed to run smoothly on devices with low end specifications. It is powered by a 2500 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom mounted Micro USB port. 

    Connectivity options on the Nokia 1 Plus include 3.5 mm audio jack, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and GLONASS. The sensors present on the smartphone include proximity sensor, ambient light sensor and gravity sensor. 

    Nokia 1 Plus Price and Colour Options

    Also Read: Foldable Huawei Mate X With Falcon Wing Design Launched

    The newly launched Nokia 1 Plus is available in three colour options which include Black, Red and Blue. The smartphone is available at a price of US $ 99 (around Rs 7000).

  • Nokia 9 PureView With Penta Rear Cameras Is Now Official

    Nokia 9 PureView With Penta Rear Cameras Is Now Official

    Nokia has launched the highly anticipated Nokia 9 PureView which is the world’s first smartphone with a penta camera setup. The device was unveiled at an event which was held in Barcelona, Spain. Nokia has partnered with a company called Light to develop both the software and hardware aspects of the newly launched device’s camera. 

    Nokia 9 PureView Design and Features

    The Nokia 9 PureView has an elegant design with an aluminium chassis and glass front and rear. It measures 155 x 75 x 8 mm and tips the scale at 172 grams. On the front of the device sits a 5.99 inch Plastic OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 px and pixel density of 538 ppi. The display panel has an 18:9 aspect ratio and supports always on functionality like the Google Pixel 3. The left and right bezels around the display of Nokia 9 PureView are negligible while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively thicker. The top bezel carries Nokia branding, earpiece grille and a 20 MP front facing selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos @ 30fps. For safely and swiftly unlocking the handset, it also has an in display fingerprint sensor.

    The front and rear panel of the Nokia 9 PureView is laminated with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which protects it against scratches and accidental drops. The rear panel of the smartphone carries the Nokia branding, Android One logo and its key highlighting feature, the penta camera setup. The rear camera setup consist of five 12 MP sensor and an LED flash. Out of the five cameras, two are RGB sensors while the remaining three are mono sensors. Two support its camera prowess it also has three microphones which support spatial audio recording.

    The Nokia 9 PureView runs on latest Android 9 Pie and the Android One logo at its rear states that the device is guaranteed to receive latest android updates for at least two years. It is powered by 3,320 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port and it also supports Qi wireless charging. In terms of memory and storage, the device has 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Another noteworthy feature of the smartphone is its Qualcomm aptX support. The aptX audio codec significantly reduces the bit rate of audio file while still preserving its quality. Connectivity options on the Nokia 9 PureView include 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and GLONASS. The smartphone has a whole host of sensors which include gravity sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, barometer, hall sensor and haptic vibrator.  

    Nokia 9 PureView Price, Colours and Availability

    Also Read: Foldable Huawei Mate X With Falcon Wing Design Launched

    The Nokia 9 PureView is available in a single Midnight Blue colour option and is priced at US $ 699 (around Rs 49,500). Interested consumers can pre book the smartphone and deliveries will commence in the month of April.

  • Foldable Huawei Mate X With Falcon Wing Design Launched

    Foldable Huawei Mate X With Falcon Wing Design Launched

    Chinese electronics giant, Huawei in an event held in Barcelona has launched its first foldable smartphone called Mate X. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold which was launched on 20th of February, the Mate X folds on the outside which the company is referring as ‘Falcon Wing Design’. Noteworthy, the foldable smartphone is also 5G compatible which is the latest standard in communication technology. 

    Huawei Mate X Design and Features

    The Huawei Mate X has an ultramodern design with front glass and rear metal construction. The device when in its folded state is 11 mm thick and only 5 mm thick when in unfolded state. The right side of the smartphone accommodates the power button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor and volume rockers. It has an 8 inch foldable display that has a resolution of 2480 x 2200 px and 8:7.1 aspect ratio. However, when in folded state the single foldable display can be used as dual front and rear displays. The front display measures 6.6 inch with 2480 x 1148 px with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The rear display on the other hand measures 6.38 inch with 2480 x 892 px resolution and an unconventional aspect ratio of 25:9. 

    The Mate X has a Leica optics equipped triple camera setup which is vertically placed on the right edge of the rear of the smartphone. Intriguingly, the triple camera setup on is also used to take selfies as the rear display can be used as control for the camera shutter. The bottom of the smartphone houses dual microphone pinholes, loudspeaker grille, and a USB Type-C port which can be used for charging and data syncing. 

    The Mate X is kitted with the Kirin 980 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and is also featured on smartphones like the Mate 20 lineup and Honor View20. The chipset consists of an Octa-CPU and the Mali G76 GPU. The foldable Mate X is powered by dual batteries which have a combined capacity of 4500 mAh and are present in either halves of the handset. Noteworthy, it is the world’s first smartphone that can be charged with 55 watts of power. Furthermore, the 55 w charger shipped with the Mate X can also be used to charge other USB Type-C compatible devices including laptops. To safeguard both the device’s complex hinge mechanism and its screen against scratches, the company has also designed a case for it. Like the Galaxy Fold, it also supports multi task interaction which means the user can simultaneously run two or more application on the device. 

    Mate X Price and Availability 

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10+ Unboxing And Hands On Video

    The revolutionary Mate X is targeted towards the premium customers and its price tag reflects the same. The device is available in a  single 8 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM variant which is priced at € 2299 (Rs. 1,80,869). Huawei has not provided a specific date of its availability but it will be available for purchase sometime in the month of June or July this year. 

  • Oppo Working On A Foldable Phone With Pop Up Camera Claims Patent

    Oppo Working On A Foldable Phone With Pop Up Camera Claims Patent

    Chinese smartphone maker, Oppo has slowly emerged as a leader in mobile phone technologies. In the year 2018, the company launched the Oppo Find X smartphone that was laden with remarkable features like a motorised camera slider and 50w SuperVOOC flash charge. Freshly granted patents claim that the company is developing yet another praiseworthy smartphone with a foldable display and a pop up selfie camera. 

    The Conception Of Foldable Smartphones

    Ever since the inception of smartphones, the maximum number of devices have had a rigid form factor. Over the years, several OEMs have proposed smartphones with a flexible form factor to pack in a large display on a device with a small footprint. None of the devices launched in the past were polished enough to be adopted by the mass audience.  However, it seems modern day foldable smartphones can turn the table for such devices. Earlier this month Samsung had launched its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold which will be available for purchase from 26 April this year. Numerous smartphone makers like Huawei, LG and Xiaomi are also expected to soon join the foldable phone bandwagon. Oppo being a competitive company cannot miss out on the industry that is likely to explode soon. 

    Oppo’s Patent Revelations

    The patent granted to Oppo exhibits a futuristic smartphone with a foldable display. Noteworthy, the display on the Oppo smartphone folds on the outside which is unlike the freshly launched Samsung Galaxy Fold. The device when in its unfolded state turns into a large screen tablet that has minimal bezels. The exceptional feature of the device is its pop up selfie camera which is similar to Vivo’s V15 Pro. 

    The hinge on the rear side of the device is reminiscent of the Royole Flexpai. It seems to be made out of a pliable material which will provide the device with its foldable ability. The left half of the device has a ridge-like contour that accounts for the camera module. While the right half has an indentation which will make up for the camera module ridge when in the folded state. The patent also reveals that the bottom side of the device is occupied by the 3.5 mm audio jack, microphone pinhole, loudspeaker grille and cutout for a connector.  

    Launch Date

    Also Read: Galaxy A10, A30, A50 Launch Imminent States Samsung’s Website

    Unfortunately, Oppo has not announced the launch date of its first foldable smartphone. Nevertheless, it is assumed that the company will soon launch a device with this form factor. 

     

     

  • Galaxy A10, A30, A50 Launch Imminent States Samsung’s Website

    Galaxy A10, A30, A50 Launch Imminent States Samsung’s Website

    Earlier this month, three unreleased smartphones from Samsung which include the Galaxy A10, A30 and A50 were leaked online. A tweet posted on the company’s Twitter account verifies that the leaked smartphones certainly exist and they will launch soon. 

    New Members Of Galaxy A Series

    The Tweet shared by Samsung boasts of smartphones with appreciable photo and video performance. In addition to the Tweet, a new webpage on Samsung’s website has also come into existence. According to the webpage, the new members of the Galaxy A series will have a focus on photography with features including an Ultra Wide camera, Slow-Mo video and hyper-lapse photography. The upcoming Galaxy A smartphones will also support fast charging and will have an Infinity notch display. Samsung has also shared images of the unreleased smartphones which look attractive and contemporary.

    Galaxy A50, A30 and A10 Looks

    All three smartphones have a high screen to body ratio display with an Infinity notch that house the selfie camera. Another characteristic that is standard amongst the Galaxy A trio is the right side mounted power button and volume rockers. The Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30 have an Infinity U notch while the Galaxy A10 has an Infinity V notch.

    The Galaxy A30 has a white coloured back panel which houses the company branding and triple rear camera setup. The images do not exhibit a visible fingerprint sensor on either side of the device. So, it is likely to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor which was previously claimed in a leak. 

    The Galaxy A30 has a blue coloured rear panel which is occupied by a fingerprint sensor and dual camera setup. The most affordable smartphone out of the three, the Galaxy A10 has a black coloured rear panel which houses a single camera sensor with an LED flash. Also, the Galaxy A10 does not have any type of biometric recognition sensor. 

    Galaxy A50, A30, A10 Specifications and Launch Date
    Features Galaxy A50 Galaxy A30 Galaxy A10
    Design 3D Glossy Platic 3D Glossy Platic Glossy Platic
    Colours Black, White, Blue Black, White, Blue Black, Gold
    Display Size and Resolution

    6.4-inch 

    2340 x 1080 px

    sAMOLED

    19.5:9

    6.4-inch 

    2340 x 1080 px

    sAMOLED

    19.5:9

    6.2-inch

    HD+
    Infinity Display Infinity U Infinity U Infinity V
    Front Camera

    25 MP

    F2.0

    16 MP 

    F1.9

    5 MP

    F1.9
    Rear Camera

    25 MP

    5 MP

    8 MP

    16 MP

    5 MP

    		 13 MP
    Processor

    Exynos 9610 

    Octa-Core

    2.3 GHz

    Exynos 7904 

    Octa-Core

    1.8 GHz

    Exynos 7884B 

    Octa-Core

    1.6 GHz
    RAM + Storage

    4 GB + 64 GB

    6 GB + 128 GB

    3 GB + 32 GB

    4 GB + 64 GB

    3 GB + 32 GB
    Expandable upto 512 GB upto 512 GB N/A 
    Battery

    4000 mAh

    Type-C

    15 W Fast Charging

    4000 mAh

    Type-C

    15 W Fast Charging

    4000 mAh

    Micro-USB

    5 W Charging
    Dimensions 158.5 x 74.5 x 7.7 mm 158.5 x 74.5 x 7.7 mm 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.94 mm
    Fingerprint Sensor In-Display Rear Mounted N/A

    Also Read: Nokia 9 Camera Sample Spotted On Instagram, Looks Amazing

    Samsung is yet to announce the launch date of the three smartphones. According to reports and leaks, the smartphone will be launched in the month of March. 

  • GTX 1660 Ti With 6GB GDDR6 RAM Launched

    GTX 1660 Ti With 6GB GDDR6 RAM Launched

    Nvidia is an American company that designs graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming and professional markets. Late last year the company launched the Titan RTX GPU which is targetted towards the premium sector. On 22 February 2019, the company launched a new GPU chip called GTX1660 Ti which is targetted towards the mid range sector.

    GTX 1660 Ti Features  

    The all new GTX 1660 Ti chip is based on the 12th generation Turing Architecture. Unlike the GTX 1060 which can be deemed its predecessor is based on the Pascal architecture. According to Nvidia, the architecture on the latest chip is 1.4x power efficient than Pascal architecture. The GTX 1660 Ti requires 120 watts of power to operate and taking the increased power efficiency into consideration, it delivers the best performance per watt of any GPU in its class. 

    The GTX 1660 Ti features 1,536 Cuda cores that have a boost clock of 1.8 GHz. The new chip packs 6 GB of GDDR6 memory which has a transfer rate of up to 12 Gbps. The company has also added that overclocking the new chip is fairly easy. The GTX 1660 TI has dedicated hardware encoder that delivers 15% improved efficiency over prior generation graphics cards. Noteworthy, the new chips is also optimized for Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) which is the most popular software used by streamers globally. 

    The GTX 1660 Ti also has built-in support for Nvidia ANSEL which allows taking high-quality screen captures and 360-degree photospheres of games. It also has support for Nvidia Freestyle technology that allows the gamers to customise the appearance of their games with post-processing technology. This filter can convert gameplays or photos to resemble watercolour paintings, oil paintings or even retro movies. 

    GTX 1660 Ti Price

    Also Read: DxOMark Ranks Xiaomi Mi 9 As The Best Video Shooter, Samsung Galaxy S10+ Best For Selfies

    GPU’s based on GTX 1660 Ti chip start at US $ 279 (around Rs 19,800). However ready to purchase GPU’s from manufacturers like Asus, EVGA, MSI, PNY, Zotac will slightly differ in price dependent on region and features like single or double fans.  

     

  • Notchless OnePlus 7 Leaks In The Wild

    Notchless OnePlus 7 Leaks In The Wild

    OnePlus is a Shenzhen based smartphone manufacturer that came into existence in the year 2013. Albeit it is a budding company in contrast to competitors like Apple and Samsung, it has made its mark in the heavily crowded smartphone industry. Late last year the company launched the OnePlus 6T smartphone which has received a warm welcome globally. For the past three years, the company has been launching two smartphones each year. Accordingly, the company will launch the OnePlus 7 smartphone before the Q2 of 2019 ends. The first renders of the upcoming smartphone were leaked weeks after the launch of OnePlus 6T. Freshly leaked live images suggest that the future smartphone will be a big leap forward from the current device.

    OnePlus 7 Leak

    https://twitter.com/Steven_Sbw/status/1097856863620583425

    The live images of OnePlus 7 were leaked on Twitter which reveals a smartphone with a notch less display and minimal bezels. Certainly, the device posing in the image is a OnePlus smartphone as the signature OnePlus icons are clearly visible on its screen. Noteworthy, the alleged OnePlus 7 smartphone does not have a notch display to accommodate the front facing selfie camera. The images shared on Twitter were captured in an improperly lit environment. Therefore, it is hard to make out what the device exactly looks like. Past leaks have claimed that the OnePlus 7 smartphone will have a sliding display like the Mi Mix 3 which has concealed selfie camera and ambient light sensor. 

    Expectations and Launch Date 

    • Upgraded Chipset- The OnePlus 7 is expected to feature the latest chipset from Qualcomm which is the Snapdragon 855. The SoC consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. 
    • Larger Display- Although the OnePlus 6T sports a 6.41 inch display which is one of the largest on flagship smartphones, its successor the OnePlus 7 is plausible to have an even larger display.
    • Larger Battery- The OnePlus 6T is powered by a 3700 mAh battery which was bumped by 400 mAh from the OnePlus 6‘s 3300 mAh. The upcoming OnePlus 7 is likely to pack a larger size battery as its competitors like Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Galaxy S10 Plus have a battery larger than 4,000 mAh.
    • Faster Charging Support- The regular variant of the OnePlus 6T supports 20 watts Dash charge. While the limited McLaren edition OnePlus 6T supports 30 watt Warp charge. Accordingly, OnePlus 7 is also expected to feature faster charging Warp charge. 

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ India Price Revealed

    OnePlus has not announced the launch date of the OnePlus 7 smartphone. Going by the past OnePlus launch cycles, the upcoming device will launch sometime in the month of May or June this year.

  • World’s First Side Notch Smartphone Launched

    World’s First Side Notch Smartphone Launched

    American smartphone manufacturer, Essential launched the Essential PH-1 in the year 2017. It is one of the world’s first smartphone to have a notch display which was soon followed the iPhone X. Even though Apple iPhone X was not the first smartphone to have this feature, prominently it is the device that kick started the whole notch trend. Archos, a French company has launched the world’s first smartphone with a side notch. Unlike smartphones with conventional notch displays, the Archos Oxygen 68XL has a small notch on the top right side that houses the selfie camera.

    Archos Oxygen 68XL Looks and Features

    The Archos Oxygen 68XL due to its lateral notch has a distinctive design. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 6.85-inch display with HD+ resolution and pixel density of 218 ppi. The device with its 173.5 x 81.5 x 8.9 mm dimensions has a hefty build and it tips the scale at 214 grams. The rear of the smartphone has a glossy glass panel that houses the fingerprint sensor, company branding and vertically aligned dual camera setup. 

    Under the hood, the Archos Oxygen 68XL features the Helio P22 SoC which is manufactured using 12 nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of the PowerVR GE8320 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. In terms of memory and storage, it has 3 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable via a microSD card. The smartphone is powered by a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. 

    The dual rear camera setup of the Archos Oxygen 68XL is comprised of an 8 MP + VGA sensor along with an LED flash. The front facing selfie camera uses a sensor with 5 MP resolution.  Connectivity options on the smartphone include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Dual 4G VoLTE, 3.5 mm jack and bottom mounted Micro-USB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer. 

    Archos Oxygen 68XL Price and Availability

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ India Price Revealed

    The Archos Oxygen 68XL is priced aggressively and it costs € 149 (around Rs 12,000). The device will be showcased at the upcoming MWC 2019 which is scheduled for 25-28 February. It will be available for purchase in the month of May this year. 

     

  • Qualcomm Is Designing Chipsets For Android Go Devices

    Qualcomm Is Designing Chipsets For Android Go Devices

    Qualcomm is an American chipmaker that is renowned for its Snapdragon chipsets which are mostly featured on Android smartphones. The company makes chipsets which are suited for devices in a varied price range. The company is reported to be working on a budget chipset which will be targetted towards the affordable Android GO devices. 

    What Is Android Go?

    Android Go can also be referred to as Android Lite as the applications developed for this platform are tailored for entry-level devices. More often than not, the devices that fall under this category have 512 MB to 1 GB of RAM. In terms of storage, Android Go smartphones usually have 8 GB or 16 GB of inbuilt storage. 

    Benefits  and Need Of Android Go 
    • Faster App Loading Time- The applications for Android Go platform are designed in a manner that they look up quickly on less feature rich smartphones.
    • Data Saver- Another important aspect that is kept in mind while developing apps for this platform is Data saving. Android Go smartphone users usually don’t have access to reliable high speed internet. Therefore, Android Go applications are designed to work stutter free even on a low speed internet connection.   
    • Storage Preservation- Android Go smartphones usually have 8 GB or 16 GB of inbuilt storage. Therefore the Applications developed for this platform are more or less half the size of its regular version.
    • Minimum Pre-Installed Apps- Android Go smartphones only have nine pre-installed applications some of which include Google Go, YouTube Go and Google Maps Go. Notably the applications are optimised so they work smoothly on the entry level hardware. 

    The need for Android Go arises as the penetration of smartphones in rural regions and countries booms. Civilian of these areas do not buy high end smartphones which are either due to limited income or individual choice. 

    Qualcomm QM215 Chipset

    An unreleased Qualcomm chipset, QM215 has been appearing on the company’s developer platform database for several weeks. Noteworthy, the chipset does not carry the ‘S’ prefix. Therefore, it is unlikely to be a member of the Snapdragon lineup. Not many details about the unreleased chipset are known as of now. However, reports suggest it will be comprised of a quad-core Cortex A53 CPU which has a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz. In addition to four Cortex A53 cores, it is reported to pack a GPU with 650 MHz clock frequency.

    Also Read: Leaks Show Official Cases Arriving With The Galaxy S10 Series Of Devices

    It is hard to classify the chipset due to limited information. But it could ultimately be released carrying the Qualcomm Mobil 215 platform moniker. It is also reported that smartphones featuring this chipset will compete in markets such as India, Africa and South America. 

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Lineup: What To Expect On February 20?

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Lineup: What To Expect On February 20?

    Samsung is bracing up for the launch of its 2019 flagship smartphones which will carry the Galaxy S10 branding. The upcoming devices are of significant importance for Samsung as they will mark the tenth year anniversary of the Galaxy S smartphones which were first launched in the year 2010. The company is expected to announce three smartphones in the upcoming lineup which includes the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and the Galaxy S10e.

    Galaxy S10e

    The Galaxy S10e will be the most affordable, entry-level device of the three. According to its leaked specification sheet, The smartphone sports a 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED HDR+, Infinity-O display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. Both the front and back of the device will have Gorilla Glass 5 to protect it from scratches and drops. It will feature a side mounted fingerprint sensor that doubles up as a power button. Depending on the region, the device will be either pack the Snapdragon 855 SoC or Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 SoC. In terms of optics, the S10e will have dual cameras on the back. This dual rear camera setup comprises of a 12MP (f/1.5-2.4) sensor and another 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide sensor. The selfie camera will be a 10MP (f/1.9) sensor housed in the hole-punch display of the smartphone.

    Galaxy S10

    The regular S10 sits between the S10e and the more premium S10+. The device will feature a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED HDR+, Infinity-O display with a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px. It will have Gorilla Glass 6 on both the front and rear for protection against scratches and impacts. Depending on the region, the smartphone will either pack the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC or Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 SoC. It will be the world’s first phone to have an ultrasonic In-Display fingerprint scanner and will also feature 3D face scanning technology.

     

    For photography, the Galaxy S10 will have triple rear cameras. This setup comprises of a 12MP (f/1.5-2.4) sensor combined with a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor and a third 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide sensor. For selfies, the device will have a 10MP (f/1.9) front-facing camera housed in the hole-punch display.

    Galaxy S10+

    As the name suggests, the Galaxy S10+ will be the most expensive and feature laden smartphone out of the S10 lineup. According to its leaked specification sheet, the handset will feature a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED HDR+, Infinity-O display that has a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px. Like the Galaxy S10, it also has front and back Gorilla Glass 6 protection. Depending on the region, the device packs the Snapdragon 855 SoC or Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 SoC. Like the S10, it will have an ultrasonic In-Display fingerprint scanner and 3D face recognition technology.

    The device will also have a triple camera set up on the back which will be the same as the Galaxy S10. The front will feature dual cameras, instead of a single one as on the Galaxy S10. These will be a combination of a 10MP (f/1.9) camera, paired with an 8MP (f/2.2) camera sensor placed in the hole-punch display of the smartphone.

    Colour Options, Price & Storage Variants

     

    The expected storage variants, pricing and the colours of the devices are as follows:

      Galaxy S10e Galaxy S10  Galaxy S10+
    Price

    6 GB + 128 GB- € 749

    8 GB +258 GB- € 799

    6 GB + 128 GB- € 899

    8 GB + 512 GB- € 1,149

    6 GB + 128 GB- € 999

    8 GB + 512 GB- € 999

    12 GB + 1 TB- € 999
    Colour Options

    Prism Black

    Prism White

    Prism Green

    Canary Yellow

     

    Prism Black

    Prism White

    Prism Green

     

     

    Prism Black

    Prism White

    Prism Green

    Luxurious Ceramic White

    Luxurious Ceramic Black
    Samsung Galaxy F

    The Galaxy F, as it’s rumoured to be called, will be an alternate flagship device for Samsung. It will reportedly feature two displays, out of which the larger inner screen uses a Super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2152 x 1536 px. While the smaller second display measures 4.5 inch vertically and makes use of a Super AMOLED panel. It is likely to pack the latest 7nm based chipset from Qualcomm which is the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset will be combined with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Unfortunately, details about the cameras on the device are unknown. To achieve a thin and pocketable form factor, the device is reported to feature dual 3100 mAh batteries. The device will run on a version of Android Pie which will be optimized for foldable devices.

    Launch Date 

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A50 Leaks, Features An UnderDisplay Fingerprint Sensor

    The Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup along with Samsung’s first foldable smartphone is set to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is set for 20 February in San Francisco, USA.

  • Samsung Galaxy M30 To Launch On The 27 February In India

    Samsung Galaxy M30 To Launch On The 27 February In India

    Late last month, Samsung launched an all new series of smartphones called Galaxy M which is targetted towards young millennials. Initially, the company had launched two handsets which include the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. A post shared on Samsung’s official Twitter account discloses that it will soon launch a top tier Galaxy M smartphone in India.

    Official Tweet

    The Tweet exhibits that Samsung will launch another value for money smartphone, the Galaxy M30 in India on the 27th of February. Like the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20, the upcoming device will also be available only via online platforms. The device will be sold on Amazon.in and presumably on Samsung’s own website as well.

    The Galaxy M30 has an attractive design with front glass and rear plastic build. On the front of the device sits a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. Notably, the display of the device also has an Infinity U notch up top that houses the front-facing selfie camera. The rear of the upcoming device is reminiscent of its younger sibling, the Galaxy M20.  The rear plastic panel harbours a fingerprint sensor, company branding and the vertically aligned triple rear camera set up along with an LED Flash. Although the tweet does not reveal much information about the upcoming device, past leaks reveal that it will have the following specifications.  

    Galaxy M30 Specifications
     
    • Display: 6.41-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ 2220 × 1080 pixels
    • Chipset: Exynos 7904  
    • RAM: 4 GB
    • Storage: 64 GB
    • Rear Cameras: 13MP (F1.9) + 5MP (F2.2 ) +5MP (F2.2), LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 16MP (F2.0) 
    • Security: Rear-Mounted fingerprint scanner
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth, USB Type-C
    • Battery: 5,000mAh
    • Dimensions:159mm x 75.1mm x 8.4mm
    • Weight: 175 g
    Galaxy M30 Price

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A50 Leaks, Features An UnderDisplay Fingerprint Sensor

    The official price of the Samsung Galaxy M30 will only be revealed after its official announcement. However, going by its specifications and pricing of its younger siblings, it will be a sub 15K smartphone.

     

  • Samsung Galaxy A50 Leaks, Features An UnderDisplay Fingerprint Sensor

    Samsung Galaxy A50 Leaks, Features An UnderDisplay Fingerprint Sensor

    Samsung is soon expected to launch new members in the Galaxy A series. The specification sheet of three unreleased smartphones which include Galaxy A50, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A10 was previously leaked. The leak revealed that the upcoming smartphones will have Infinity notch display and an Octa-Core processor. The design renders of the top tier, Galaxy A50 have been shared online which reveals the device in its full glory. 

    Galaxy A50 Design

    The Samsung Galaxy A50 measures 158.5 x 74.5x 7.7 mm and has a modern design with front glass and rear glossy plastic build. It sports a 6.4 inch display with an Infinity U notch that houses a 25 MP selfie camera. Noteworthy, the smartphone also has an under display fingerprint sensor which is a novelty feature. 

     The right side of the Samsung Galaxy A50 is occupied by the power button and volume rockers. While the bottom side is occupied by the 3.5 mm audio jack, microphone pinhole, loudspeaker grille and USB Type-C port. The render reveals that the upcoming device also supports fast charging.  

    The rear of the Samsung Galaxy A50 has a pleasing look with a glossy plastic panel that tapers towards the sides. The rear panel of the smartphone carries the company branding and vertically aligned camera setup. The triple rear camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy A50 is comprised of 25 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP sensors and an LED Flash. 

    Galaxy A50 Launch Date

    Also Read: Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab S5e With AKG Acoustics

    Samsung has not yet announced the launch date of Galaxy A50 and its siblings. Assumedly it will be announced before the Q1 of 2019 ends. 

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