Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone earlier this month in China. Due to its aggressive pricing the phone is attracting a lot of attention. A picture posted on weibo revealed a hidden feature of the Redmi Note 7. Two fresh videos shared by the company on a Chinese social media platform testify that the smartphone is not only loaded with features but it is also very durable.
Redmi Note 7 Thrown Around and Used As Skates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2CJyLHC3Xs
In the first video, a user attaches castor wheels to the rear of the Redmi Note 7 with the help of high strength tape and then rides the makeshift skates. Surprisingly, the device not only survives this abuse, its display seems to work perfectly fine that too without any noticeable scratches.
The second videoagain torments the Redmi Note 7 but in a completely different manner. A unit of the Redmi Note 7 is placed in a bin which is sealed from top and then rolled down the staircase. This video is an ideal demonstration of how a smartphone would get through in an accidental staircase drop. Like the first video, the Redmi Note 7 mainly stays unharmed without any noticeable damage.
Although an actual device would seldom face such an abuse, the videos certainly reflect the build quality and durability of the Redmi Note 7.
Motorola, now owned by Lenovo launched the Moto RAZR flip phone over a decade ago. During its four-year run, the device was extremely popular and raked in a lot of sales for the company. A patent filed to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) indicates that Lenovo might soon launch a modern Moto RAZR smartphone with a foldable display.
How It All Started
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Motorola first launched the Moto RAZR V3 clamshell style phone in July 2004. Due to a striking design and slim profile, the phone was initially marketed as a fashion statement. Later Motorola dropped the price of the handset and its popularity spread like a wildfire. Motorola claims to have sold over 130 million units of the clamshell style, Moto RAZR.
Leaked Patent & Expectations From the Upcoming Moto RAZR
The leaked patent exhibits a clamshell style device that unfolds into a tall and narrow smartphone. Unlike the Galaxy F or Huawei’s leaked foldable phone, Motorola seems to have a completely different approach towards a foldable device. The leaked patent exhibits that Motorola is not trying to pack a large tablet size screen on a smartphone, in fact, the company wants to further shrink the smartphone and make it more portable.
The Moro RAZR in the leaked patent draws a lot of inspiration from its ancestor. Like the original device, it also has a smaller sized screen on the outside while the main screen is concealed by the clamshell style flip. Ever since the initial days of the smartphone, companies have mostly tried to bump up the screen size on them which in turn has resulted in a larger footprint. Although modern smartphones have negligible bezels that help in reducing their footprint, a rigid smartphone cannot accommodate a large screen in a compact form factor.
Therefore, the upcoming Moto RAZR with a foldable display would surely be an interesting device. Motorola is also expected to develop a UI that would allow for easy operability of a smartphone with this type of form factor. Even though there is no information available about the number of batteries on the upcoming foldable Moto RAZR. The company can kit it with dual batteries to maintain a thin profile like the Galaxy F which is reported to have dual batteries.
Motorola has not yet announced the launch date or price of the Moto RAZR smartphone with a foldable display. However, a report published by WSJ (Wall Stree Journal) claims that it will launch in the month of February and is expected to carry a price tag of US $ 1,500.
Redmi has lately been in the news because of the newly launched Redmi Note 7smartphones. Several reports claim that the company will soon launch an entry-level smartphone called the Redmi Go which will be targetted towards developing countries. The smartphone has received certification at Thai NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) which indicates that the launch of the device is imminent. Although the listing does not reveal any specifications of the upcoming Redmi Go.
Redmi Go Expected Features & Construction
Since it is an entry-level smartphone, it is expected to have a plastic or a polycarbonate shell that will allow the company to pack better specs into it. A past leak claims that the smartphone will sport a 5.9-inch display with HD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Also due to the low price, it is expected to have 1 GB of RAM an 16 GB of inbuilt storage.
The Redmi Go is believed to have a 5 MP selfie camera and an 8 MP rear camera along with an LED flash. It will likely run on the Go edition of the latest Android 9.0 Pie. Other specifications like the battery capacity and chipset details will only be revealed at the time of its official launch.
Although Redmi has not announced the official launch date of the Redmi Go, it is expected to launch in Q1 of 2019. Presumably, the smartphone will carry a sub 5k price tag in India.
Samsung is a leader in smartphone technology and is one of the most successful companies in the Indian market. The company has shared a piece of shocking news that claims it might stop producing flagship devices like the Galaxy S9 and Note 9 in the country.
Reason Behind Possible Discontinuation
Samsung highlighted that India’s Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) is the main reason behind this decision. PMP aims to boost local manufacturing of components in the country which was originally planned to take effect from the month of March 2020. However, the Indian government has now decided to prepone the date of its implementation which will go into effect from February 2019. Companies that don’t produce the said components in India from next month are subjected to pay 10% duty tax on any imported components.
This sudden change in the decided date of PMP’s implementation is now pestering Samsung as the company still imports AMOLED displays which are used on flagship devices. According to the company, displays account for 25-30% of a smartphone’s total cost and the 10% duty implied by the Indian government can significantly increase manufacturing costs. Even though Samsung is setting up a local plant for the assembly of AMOLED panels in the county, it won’t be operational until April 2020. Reportedly the company has notified the Indian government if such a duty is implemented, it will stop producing flagship smartphones locally. Additionally, the company will also reduce the manufacturing of midrange and budget smartphones.
It is still undecided whether the government will negotiate with Samsung or not and only time will tell about the future of local smartphone production by the company.
Korean smartphone manufacturer, Samsung is soon expected to launch the Galaxy S10series of smartphones. The company has announced that the Galaxy S10 lineup along with the foldable phone allegedly called the Galaxy F will be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event. As the smartphones are nearing their launch date, more of their features tend to surface online. The company filed a patent with EUIPO (European Intellectual Property Office) on 21 January 2019 that concerns the ‘Neuro Game Booster Technology’ on future Samsung smartphones. Apparently, the upcoming flagship smartphone from the company is the Galaxy S10 which is most likely to have this feature.
What is Neuro Game Booster Technology?
The patent clearly mentions that this technology is mainly associated with gaming and smartphones. Additionally, it also talks about AI (Artificial Intelligence). Combining all the points from the patent suggest that Samsung is developing software that will enhance mobile gaming with the help of AI algorithms.
What is The Need Of Neuro Game Booster Technology?
Although modern smartphones are loaded with powerful processors massive amounts of RAM, use of such software can provide an even smooth and joyful gaming experience. The technology will optimise the allocation of resources to various applications. While running heavy games it would either stop other processes or provide them with limited resources. As most of the resources would be used to run the onscreen game itself.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy S10 lineup which includes the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10 Plus, and the 5G compatible Galaxy S10 X will be launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event. The event is scheduled for 20 February 2019 and the company will simultaneously organize two events which will be held in London and San Francisco.
Motorola is soon expected to launch the 7th Generation of Moto G smartphones. The company has not yet announced the launch date of the upcoming smartphones. But leaked live images of the Moto G7 Power suggest that the launch of the devices is imminent. The live images of the Moto G7 power were taken at a store in Brazil which not only reveals its design but also its specifications.
Moto G7 Power Design And Specifications
The Moto G7 ower has a modern design with a notch display. and thin bezels. The smartphone has a 6.2-inch display with HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The narrow notch at the top of the display houses the earpiece for receiving phone calls and an 8 MP front-facing selfie camera. The handset has thin left and right bezels while the bottom bezel is quite noticeable which carries the Motorola branding.
The Moto G7 Power is powered by a massive 5,000 mAh battery which also supports TurboPower charging. Like the Moto G6 smartphones, the back of the upcoming device is also made out of glass which houses the fingerprint sensor and a single 12 MP camera along with an LED flash.
The leaked image of the Moto G7 Power reveals that the smartphone packs an Octa-Core processor which is clocked at 1.8 GHz. Although the listing does not exhibit the exact chipset details it is likely to be the Snapdragon 625. A Geekbench listing of the Moto G7 Power was previously discovered online and the device in the listing had a Snapdragon 625 SoC with an Octa-Core CPU clocked 1.8 GHz clock speed.
The leaked images of the Moto G7 Power reveal that the 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM variant of the smartphone is priced at BRL 1,399 (around Rs 26,500). The price seems very steep in comparison to its competitors. However, the actual pricing of the device will only be revealed at the time of its official launch.
Windows 10 mobile is an operating system that was developed by Microsoft and was released in the year 2015. It is a successor to the Windows Phone 8.1 and was derived from Windows 10 to work on devices that have a screen size under 9-inch. Windows 10 mobile entered the market with Lumia brand smartphones in 2015.
Although Windows 10 powered smartphones had up to date specifications, Microsoft was unable to create a seamless ecosystem like Android or iOS. Later in October 2017, Microsoft revealed the development of Windows 10 mobile has been ceased due to low market share and lack of third-party development for the platform.
Microsoft has announced that the company will soon stop releasing security updates for the platform. Smartphones running on Windows 10 Mobile version 1709 will receive updates until December 10. While the devices running on version 1703 will only last through June 11.
Microsoft has recommended Windows 10 Mobile users to manually create a backup of their data with the help of built-in tool before termination of support. This announcement does not necessarily impact all the 3rd applications on Windows 10 Mobile. As these applications would continue to function until their developers provide support for them.
Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft has advertised Cortana users from Windows 10 Mobile to continue using the voice assistant application on Android and iOS applications.
All in all, Windows 10 Mobile was a well designed operating system which was also intuitive. Sadly it was unable to survive in the market that is dominated by Android and iOS devices. To back up data on Windows 10 Mobile, users can follow these instructions:
Settings > Update & Security > Backup > More Options > Back up now
Earlier this month Redmi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in China which due to its aggressive pricing and stellar features has turned a lot of heads. We had previously reported that the company will soon launch the device in India. A fresh report claims that in addition to the Redmi Note 7, Redmi will also launch the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Go in the country.
Redmi Note 7 Pro And Redmi Go Expectations
At the Chinese launch of the Redmi Note 7, the company announced that they will launch the Redmi Note 7 Pro in the month of February. The company has revealed the Redmi Note 7 Pro like the Redmi Note 7 will have a 48 MP camera. However the former will use the Sony IMX586 sensor instead of the Samsung ISOCELL GM1 on the Redmi Note 7.
This feature will be a great addition as the 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor is usually seen on high-end flagship devices like the Huawei Nova 4. Another leak claims that the Redmi Note 7 Pro will feature the 11 nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which is an impressive upgrade over the Snapdragon 660 on the Redmi Note 7.
Not many details about the Redmi Go are available as of now. But reports claim that it will be the most affordable smartphone out of the three devices. Also, the GO suffix suggests that the smartphone will run on the GO edition of Android.
Redmi Note 7 Specifications
Display: 6.3-inch Full HD+ 2340 × 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Operating System: MIUI 10 based on Android 9 (Pie)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
RAM: 3 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB
Storage: 32 GB / 64 Gb
Rear Cameras: 48 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
Selfie Camera: 13 MP
Security: Rear- Mounted fingerprint scanner
Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0, GPS, USB Type-C
Samsung is about to launch an all-new lineup of smartphones called the M-Series. According to Samsung, the M-Series of smartphones are designed and developed for young millennials. The company has revealed that these smartphones will be packed with large batteries, powerful chipsets and will have a modern design. The upcoming series will be the first online-only range of mobile phones that the company will launch in India. Reportedly the company will launch two new smartphones initially which will be called Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. The user manual of the Galaxy M20 was previously leakedwhich revealed information about its looks and features. Freshly the younger Galaxy M10 was spotted on Geekbench’s website.
Geekbench Score Galaxy M20
The Geekbench listing registers a Samsung smartphone with model number SM-M105G which apparently is the M10. The device scores as a single-core score of 725 and a multi-core score of 3641 points. However real world scores could differ depending on the optimisation of the software.
According to the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy M10 features the Exynos 7870 chipset that consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali T830 GPU. The device in the listing has 2 GB of RAM, however, Samsung is expected to launch higher RAM capacity variants as well. The Galaxy M10 shockingly runs on Android 8.1 Oreo but at the time of official launch, Samsung might unveil the device with latest Android 9.0 Pie.
The Galaxy M10 along with the Galaxy M20 is set to launch on 29 February in India and will be exclusively available on Amazon.in and Samsung’s own website. The Galaxy M10 is expected to be priced under Rs 10,000.
Samsung is set to launch an all-new lineup of smartphones called the M-Series. The company claims that the upcoming smartphones will pack big batteries, powerful processors and will have a contemporary design language. Samsung is expected to launch two M-series smartphones initially which include the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. The prices of both the devices have leaked before their official unveiling and they are very competitively priced.
Price And Features
As the name scheming suggests, the Galaxy M10 will be the more affordable device out of the two. Both the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 will have a waterdrop notch display and long battery life. The leaked user manual of the elder M20 suggests that it has dual rear cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Although it is not yet official, reportedly the Galaxy M10 will also have dual rear cameras. Also, both smartphones will support fast charging and will feature a USB Type-C connector.
Previous reports claimed that the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 will be priced under Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 respectively and the fresh leak supports the claim. IANS (Indo-Asian News Service), a credible news source state that the base variant of the Galaxy M10 will cost Rs 7,990 and the base variant of the Galaxy M20 will cost Rs 10,990. Pricing for both the smartphones seems to be aggressive. However, Samsung will authenticate or dismiss these claims at the official launch of M-Series smartphones.
The Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones are set to launch on 29 January in India. Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy M-series will be the first online-only smartphone lineup for the country. The devices will be exclusively available on Amazon.in and Samsung’s own website.
Samsung’s Galaxy S10is one of the most highly anticipated smartphones of this year along with the Pixel 3 Lite and the new set of iPhones. There has been a lot of speculation regarding the features that the new Samsung flagship will pack, but it seems like a model has appeared on the popular processor benchmarking website, Geekbench.
Galaxy S10 Specifications & Geekbench Score
The Geekbench score of the Samsung Galaxy S10 was first uploaded on January 19 but has now been taken down. Luckily, Nashvillechatterclass was able to grab a screenshot to the same before its takedown.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 registered in the particular listing has 6 GB of RAM and features the Exynos 9820 SoC. However, Samsung is also expected to launch higher RAM capacity variants of the device. The Geekbench listing also reveals the smartphone runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie and its CPU has a base frequency of 1.95 GHz.
More details about the Exynos 9820 SoC can be found on Samsung’s website. The company’s website reveals that the chipset is fabricated using 8 nm FinFET technology and features an Octa-Core CPU along with the Mali-G76 MP12 GPU. The Octa-Core CPU consists of quad A55 cores, dual A75 cores and two high-performance custom cores. The webpage of the chipset also exhibits that it uses the high-speed LPDDR4x RAM.
Previously Leaked Features
Few praiseworthy features of the Galaxy S10 have previously leaked. The Galaxy S10 will feature an edge-to-edge display with punch hole selfie cameras. To keep up with the latest trend in smartphone unlocking technology, it also has an under display fingerprint sensor. A leak claimed that the under display fingerprint sensor of the Galaxy S10 does not work with a screen protector. However, Samsung will only clarify this at the time of the device’s official launch.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 along with the foldable phone is set to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event which is scheduled for 20 February. The company will hold two simultaneous launch events which will take place in San Francisco and London.
The year 2019 will be remembered as a significant year in the history of Smartphones. The year will see the launch of several smartphones with a foldable display. At least some information about foldable devices from Samsung, Xiaomi, LG, Huawei is already available but Apple nowhere seems to be in the picture.
A senior Samsung executive has shared crucial information about a foldable Apple phone. The executive claims that the display on the foldable Apple phone, unlike the Galaxy F, might fold outwards. The information can be considered trustworthy as large companies usually keep track of their competitor’s strategies.
Reasons For Using A Outward Folding Display
The clear advantage of using an outward folding display on a Smartphone is its ease of production. The outward folding display allows for a much higher turn radius than an inward folding display thus being the first choice out of the two options.
The foldable glass that is currently available can only bend up to a certain angle. Beyond this safe angle, the glass would either crack or won’t return to its original wrinkle-free state. This is one reason why the first foldable phone, the Royale FlexPai has an outward folding display.
Expectations From Apple
Apple is the richest company that knows no financial boundaries and continuously pushes technology with new innovations. The notch on top smartphone display’s that is slowly becoming the industry standard was also launched by Apple with the iPhone X. Apple’s FaceID is still unmatched. Apple holds the power to surprise the world with an unusual and novel foldable phone. But, will the company actually do that may be a different question.
Although Apple has not made any comments about the launch of a foldable phone. Analysts claim that a foldable Apple phone will launch in the year 2020.
Amazon is back with the first Great India Festival Sale of the year 2019 which will be held between 20-23 January. Top smartphones from companies including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung and many more will be available at huge discounts. Here is a list of all the top smartphones that will be available at discounts during the Amazon Great India Festival Sale.
Samsung Deals
Samsung A8+
Resplendent in metal and glass, it’s thoughtfully designed to fit comfortably in your hands. A work of art, you won’t want to put down. Lose yourself to an expansive view on the Galaxy A8+ with the Infinity Display. Its 15.36 cm (6.0”) large display makes any view, simply captivating. And the 18.5: 9 screen ratio provides a stunning cinematic experience that’s truly immersive. It’s time to turn pro with the Galaxy A8+. Its rear 16 MP camera takes stunning pictures that are bright and clear. The dual front camera 16 MP FF (F1.9) + 8 MP (F1.9) with Live Focus mode takes selfies to another level. Blur the background, add bokeh effect to make you and your friend stand out and if that’s not enough, readjust the effect later on.
Regular Price: Rs. 29,990/-
Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 23,990/-
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (6GB RAM, 64GB Storage)
More screen means more space to do great things. Go big with the Galaxy Note 8’s 16.05cm (6.3 inches) screen. It’s the largest ever screen on a Note device and it still fits easily in your hand.
Regular Price: Rs. 43,990/-
Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 39,990/-
Samsung On7 Pro (Gold, 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage)
With LTE Cat 4 support, you can download HD movies, enjoy web browsing and music streaming, all at lightning-quick speeds. Experience seamless network connectivity via speedy Wi-Fi connection. Bluetooth-enabled to allow you to pair it with a headset, tablet or other devices.
Regular Price: Rs. 7,990/-
Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 6,990/-
Xiaomi Deals
Redmi 6 Pro
The eldest sibling of Redmi 6 Series, the Redmi 6 has pro has a 5.84-inch notch LCD display with 432 ppi pixel density. It has a huge 4,000 mAh battery and runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 625. The device has 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras and a 5 MP front-facing camera. The Redmi Note 6 is available in two storage variants: 3/4 GB of RAM paired with 32/64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.
Regular Price: Rs. 10,999/-
Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 9,999/- (32 GB)
Redmi Y2
The Redmi Y2 has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The handset has a 5.99-inch HD display with a resolution and 1440 x 720 pixels. The device’s display has an 18:9 aspect ratio and a rear fingerprint scanner for securely unlocking the phone. The phone has 12MP+5MP dual-rear cameras and a 16MP selfie camera with AI capability. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. It has a 3080 mAh Li-Ion battery.
MRP: Rs. 10,999/-
Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 9,999/-
Redmi 6A
Xiaomi’s cheapest offering, the Redmi 6A has a 5.45 inch LCD display with a 295 ppi pixel density. It runs on the Quad-Core Mediatek Helio A22 chipset and is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery. The phone has a 13 MP, f/2.2 aperture equipped rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. The device is available two variants: 2/3 GB of RAM paired with 16/32 GB ROM which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.
Open Sale
Price: Rs. 5,999/- (16 GB)
OnePlus 6T
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 6T late last in India. It has a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with 492 ppi pixel density. It runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 chipset and is powered by a 3,700 mAh battery with dash charge support. The phone has 20 MP + 16 MP dual rear cameras and a 16 MP selfie camera. The device has two variants 6 GB/8 GB of RAM paired with 128 GB/256 GB of ROM.
Price: Rs. 37,999/-
Huawei P20 Lite ( 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage)
The P20 Lite comes with a 19:9 Notch Display and 2.5D curved glass back with glittery textures that make it look classy and sleek. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, with Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 skin on top. The storage capacity is 4GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. The 24-megapixel camera up front features 3D facial recognition with 96 recognition points; a new beauty algorithm that modifies shadows, colour temperature, and skin tone; and augmented reality effects in the form of selfie stickers. The P20 Lite can also take selfies with a bokeh effect using software algorithms.
MRP: Rs. 19,999/- (64 GB)
Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 12,999/-
Honor Play
Honor Play – the fastest phone in the market is powered with Huawei’s Flagship Kirin 970, AI processor and GPU Turbo enabling crazy speed and efficiency. It boasts of dual primary cameras of 16MP + 2MP with AI scene recognition and 16MP AI selfie. Up to 6GB of RAM will ensure phone runs smoothly, even the most memory intensive applications show no signs of lag. 64GB of internal storage will be open for expansion up to 256GB via a microSD card. The phone comes with large 3750 mAh battery to support its 6.3-inch FHD+ screen with IPS LCD display having a resolution of 1080 x 2340 at 409 PPI.
MRP: Rs. 19,999/- (64 GB)
Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 13,999/-
RealMe 1
The Realme 1 comes with stunning unique designs – Diamond Black and Solar Red – packing a beautiful 6-inches FHD+ 18:9 screen and a powerful AI enabled Helio P60 processor.
Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 12,990/- (6GB + 128 GB)
Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix 3 smartphone back in October 2018. At the time of its launch, the company promised that a 5G compatible variant of the same will be launched in the year 2019. An invitation poster that has now been taken down revealed that Xiaomi will launch the 5G compatible Mi Mix 3 a day before MWC. Except for the Snapdragon 855SoC that has the 5G modem built-in, the new device will have similar specifications as the regular variant.
MWC or Mobile World Congress is one of the most significant tech events in the world, especially for mobile devices. The MWC event will be held in Barcelona, Spain between the dates 25-28 February. Usually, MWC sees the launch of flagship smartphones from several manufacturers but this year could be a bit different. Samsung has also scheduled its Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event for 20 February where the company will launch its Galaxy S10 lineup and the foldable phone.
Why Launch The 5G Compatible Mi Mix 3 Before MWC ?
Apparently, Xiaomi wants to grab the maximum attention possible at the time of launching one of the worlds first 5G compatible smartphone. Launching the 5G compatible Mi Mix 3 at an event full of other excellent products can undervalue the significance of the former. Additionally, Xiaomi will likely be able to maintain the sense of appreciation for the smartphone throughout the MWC event.
Mi Mix 3 Features & Design
The Mi Mix 3 has an innovative design with a sliding back that conceals the front-facing cameras. On the front of the smartphone sits a 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a very high screen to body ratio of 93.4%.
The Mi Mix 3 has dual neodymium magnets that provide it with the sliding functionality. According to Xiaomi, the sliding mechanism has been tested up to 0.3 million times which provides a reference point about its durability.
Under the hood, the 5G variant of the Mi Mix 3 will feature the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC that is fabricated using 7 nm manufacturing technology. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core Kryo 485 CPU and Adreno 640 GPU.
For photography, the Mi Mix has dual 12 MP + 12 MP rear cameras and dual 24 MP + 2 MP front cameras. The rear cameras of the Mi Mix 3 can capture 2160p videos and the front camera can capture 1080p videos.
The rear of the Mi Mix 3 is made of Ceramic which harbours the dual rear camera setup and a fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking it. In terms of memory and storage, the 5G compatible Mi Mix 3 is expected to be available in three storage capacities like the standard variant which are as follow:
The price of the 5G compatible Mi Mix 3 will be announced at the time of its launch. However, it will surely be more than the standard variant which starts at 3,299 ¥ (around Rs. 34,800/-) and goes all the way up to3,999 ¥ (around Rs. 42,200/-).
Xiaomi has a notorious reputation for borrowing design and features from high-end flagship smartphones. Nevertheless, the company is slowly emerging as a leader in technological innovations. Earlier this month a unique Xiaomi smartphone with a three-fold display was leaked online. Xiaomi’s Chief executive has shared a video on a Chinese social media platform that boasts a smartphone with a large in-screen fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi Smartphone With Large In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
Lin Bin, the co-founder and president of Xiaomi shared a video of a smartphone with a massive in-display fingerprint sensor. The demo handset with a wide notch looks reminiscent to the Poco F1 and the Mi 8. The fingerprint scanner on the unidentified Mi smartphone is much larger in comparison to devices like the OnePlus 6T and Mi Mix 3 which have a similar feature. The user in the video first demonstrates the fingerprint setup process followed by unlocking the device by touching a different area on the screen.
Notably, the fingerprint sensor appears to be very fast and accurate. The user even unlocks the smartphone without looking at the screen. This shows that Xiaomi has achieved a praiseworthy technological feat. The company representative also revealed that the unlocking area on the demo device measures 50 mm by 25 mm. According to the source, the unlockable surface area on the demo device is five times more than current UD scanners and fifteen times more than a standard rear mounted scanner.
Unfortunately, Xiaomi has not revealed any details about the launch date of such a device. However, Xiaomi is a company that does not hold back technology for a long time, therefore, the company can surprise everyone by soon launching a smartphone with a large in-display fingerprint sensor.
