The specification and pictures of the alleged Google Pixel 3 Litewere previously leaked on Twitter. The leaker goes by the name of Rozetkedon Twitter. Now he has shared camera samples that are supposedly shot on the Pixel 3 Lite. The user has shared several samples that include both indoor and outdoor shots. The user reveals that the Pixel 3 Lite, like the elder Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL, also has a 12 MP rear camera with dual LED Flash.
Camera Samples
The first sample demonstrates the amount of background blur the device is able to capture in portrait mode. Though the chosen subject could have been better, the shot gives a pretty good idea as to what we can expect from the portrait mode on the device.
The second shot is taken on a public street. Like the other shots, it is crisp and well lit and the objects look defined and well saturated. Again, nothing much can be said about the quality of the images, as the surroundings do not look very bright or have colours that really pop out.
Another shot that was taken on the alleged Pixel 3 Lite produces similar results where the objects can be easily differentiated and the colours look natural. Although Rozetked has not revealed anything about Google’s night camera mode. It is very likely to be featured on the upcoming device as this phone will help attract a lot of potential buyers for the company.
Pixel 3 Lite Specifications
The Pixel 3 Lite has a 5.56-inch display with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 444 ppi. Under the hood, the smartphone has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 670 CPU along with the Adreno 615 GPU. The smartphone has 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage. It is powered by a 2,915 mAh Li-Ion battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system.
Also Read:LG Launches XBOOM AI ThinQ Speaker
According to rumors, the Pixel 3 Lite will be a mid-range smartphone and will be priced between 400-500 USD. However, Google is yet to comment on the existence or launch date of the smartphone. The smartphone was recently spotted in Android Pie’s source code. Hence, the chances of this being a reality are quite high.
The demand for smart home devices and AI-powered speakers is on the rise. In order to capitalise the upcoming sector, South-Korean electronics giant LG has launched a new Smart Display. The new device is the XBOOM AI ThinQ WK9 and is a hybrid between a smart display and speaker.
Design & FeaturesThe XBOOM AI ThinQ has a pretty ‘unique’ design. It looks like a titled cuboid. The smart device measures 370 x 244 x 145 mm and weighs in at 1.51 kg. LG states that the smart speaker was made in partnership with Meridian Technology. Meridian Technology is an English manufacturer that is known for making high-performance audio and video components. LG also collaborated with Google to bring Google Assistant to the smart speaker.
The XBOOM AI ThinQ has an 8-inch touchscreen display which is flanked by 2 channel 20 w audio drivers on either side. It also has a 5 MP camera which is built into the top bezel that can be used for video conferencing. The Smart Display runs on Android Things operating system which is developed by Google. It also supports applications from Google’s ecosystem like YouTube, Google photos, Google maps and many more.
The XBOOM AI ThinQ can also remotely control other appliances the company manufactures. Other smart devices from the company include smart TVs and connected air conditioners. Additionally, the smart speaker can be used to control more than 10,000 smart devices from over 1,000 brands that work with the Google Assistant. The Smart Display only consumes 5.6 watts of power and for connectivity, it has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.
The XBOOM AI ThinQ WK9 is currently available at 199 USD which includes a 100 USD introductory discount. The Smart Display can be directly ordered from LG’s North America website and is available in the black colour.
Samsung’s midrange smartphones have not been a hit in recent times. But, things might soon change due to the newly launched Samsung Galaxy A9 that has quad rear cameras and 128 GB of internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy A9 was launched last month in Malaysia and some European countries. Now the company has launched the smartphone in India as well.
Design & Specifications
The new Samsung Galaxy A9 has an all-glass front and rear build with an aluminum unibody frame. The front of the smartphone has a 6.3 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 392 ppi. The phone has thin bezels on the left and right side while the top and bottom bezels are quite prominent. It has a f/2.0 aperture equipped 24 MP front camera which along with the speakerphone and ambient light sensor is housed in the top front bezel. The front camera can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps.
The rear of the Galaxy A9 houses the key highlighting feature, the quad camera setup along with a LED flash. The company branding and the fingerprint sensor are also placed on the rear of the device. The left side of the smartphone is occupied by the dedicated bixby button while the volume controls and the power button are on the right. The dedicated microSD + dual sim slot is present on the top of the phone.
Under the hood, the smartphone has the Octa-core Snapdragon 660 CPU along with the Adreno 512 GPU. In terms of memory and storage the Galaxy A9 in available in 6 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 128 GB variants, which is expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Smasung’s TouchWiz UI which is built on top of Android 8.0 Oreo. The device is powered by a 3,800 mAh Li-Ion battery that also supports fast charging.
In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A9 supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, NFC and a USB Type-C reversible port for charging and data transfer.
Optics and Sensors
The quad rear cameras on the Samsung Galaxy A9 are arranged in a vertical manner and the LED Flash is placed below this arrangement. Each of the four camera sensors on the smartphone has a dedicated function. It has an f/2.4 aperture 8 MP sensor which is an ultra-wide lens with a 120-degree viewing angle. Next, is the f/2.4 aperture 10 MP sensor that has a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom capabilities. These are accompanied by an f/1.7 aperture 24 MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture 5 MP depth sensor.
The newly launched Samsung Galaxy A9 is available in three different gradient colors which are as follows:
Bubble Gum Pink
Lemonade Blue
Caviar Black
The smartphone has a price tag of Rs 36,990 for its 6 GB + 128 GB variant and Rs 39,990 for its 8 GB + 128 GB variant. It will be available via both online and offline channels. Pre-bookings for the phone start today and it will be available from 28th November 2018.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme launched their first smartphone, the Realme 1 earlier this year. The company since then has launched several other devices in the country that have received a positive response from consumers. Now, the company is about to launch their first U-series smartphone; the Realme U1 in India which will be exclusively available on Amazon. The upcoming smartphone might have a focus on photography due to its tagline “India’s Selfie Pro”. As promised, it will be the first smartphone to run on the MediaTek Helio P70chipset. The smartphone will launch on 28th November at 12:30 AM. The company will live stream the launch event of the upcoming smartphone on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.
The company is touting the Realme U1 as a smartphone that shines in the area of photography. Any technicalities regarding the resolution or type of sensor on the device are currently unavailable. But, it is expected to have a high-resolution sensor and optimised software to match it. Additionally, the camera will have AI capabilities that can result in better-looking pictures.
MediaTek Helio P70
The Realme U1 will not only be limited to photography but will also be a solid performer due to the Helio P70 chipset. The Helio P70 was launched last month and is the successor to the Helio P60 which is present on the Realme 1. MediaTek claims that the new processor is a big leap forward from its predecessor. It now has a multi-core APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) which delivers 10-30 % better AI processing than the last generation. According to MediaTek, the processor is up to 35% less power hungry than its predecessor which will lead to better battery backup.
Notch Display
The pre-release webpage of the Realme U1 is already live on Amazon and it reveals that the new smartphone will have a dewdrop notch at the front. This notch will also help to bump up the screen-to-body-ratio of the smartphone.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched earlier this year. It was a big hit among Indian consumers due to its value for money pricing. Xiaomi is now all set to launch the Redmi Note 6 Pro in the country on 22nd November. The specifications of the Redmi Note 6 Pro are quite similar to its predecessor. But, even with similar specifications, Xiaomi claims that it is a major step forward from the previous smartphone.
What’s The Same
Before we start talking about what is different, here are the similarities. The Redmi Note 6 Pro has the same 4,000 mAh battery as its predecessor. Even though the company has tweaked the performance of the new device with MIUI 10, it still runs on the same Snapdragon 636 chipset from the previous generation. Having the same chipset means that both devices have the Adreno 509 GPU.
The company might have bumped up the display size from 5.99-inch to 6.26-inch but the screen resolution and type still remains the same. The new phone still ships with a hybrid SIM tray while the competition like Realme 2 Pro has a dedicated slot for the second SIM. Even memory and storage options stay the same while other contenders in this price range offer up to 8 GB of RAM + 128 GB of ROM.
Specifications
Rear Camera
12 MP PDAF
5 MP Depth Sensor
Dual LED Flash
Battery Capacity
4,000 mAh
Chipset
Snapdragon 636
Octa-Core
GPU
Adreno 509
Display Resolution
2160 x 1080 px
Finger Print Sensor
Rear-Mounted
Display Type
LCD
SIM Slot Type
Hybrid Dual SIM
RAM & ROM
4 GB + 64 GB
6 GB + 64 GB
What’s Changed
Improved Camera Optics
As one cannot judge a book by its cover, the same is the case with camera performance on this smartphone. The Note 6 Pro has a similar camera setup with one 12 MP sensor and one 5 MP sensor. But, the company claims better real-world output from them. The sensor on the new phone features a larger f/1.9 aperture instead of the f/2.2 which was present on the previous model. The larger aperture we hope, allows it to absorb more light, therefore resulting in better lit pictures.
Additionally, the camera of the new smartphone has a 1.4 micron size pixel that will help in capturing better detail. The device also has AI scene detection capabilities that enable it to automatically choose the best scene from 32 different available options.
The Redmi Note 6 Pro has dual front-facing cameras with AI portrait mode and 12 scene detection modes. The front camera setup has a 20 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor for the depth effect. Xiaomi states that the 20 MP sensor is integrated with Super Pixel Technology which when combined with the 2 MP depth sensor produces results equivalent to a 1.8 micron size pixel sensor.
New Design & Corrosion Resistant Ports
The new Note 6 Pro now has a wide notch on the front. With an arc design on the back and a brushed metallic finish. The design not only looks good but, it also improves the grip of the device in the user’s hand.
With the Note 5 Pro, some consumers in coastal regions were left disgruntled. The 3.5 mm jack and charging port on their phone would corrode easily. The company noticed that it was an issue that was mostly faced by people living in coastal regions. Upon investigation, the company found humidity along with salt to be the reason behind the issue. To overcome the problem, Xiaomi now uses a corrosion resistant metal alloy to manufacture the ports for their devices.
P2i Coating
Xiaomi coats the innards of its Note 6 Pro with a P2i hydrophobic nano coating which makes it resistant to light splashes of liquid. However, It does not make the smartphone waterproof. But, the coating will allow the handset to easily survive those accidental liquid spills.
Bigger, Brighter Screen
The Note 6 Pro packs in a larger 6.26-inch display compared to a 5.99-inch on its predecessor. Xiaomi has managed to pack a larger display into the phone while retaining the footprint of its predecessor. Furthermore, the display panel on the new phone can reach up to 500 nits of peak brightness. These high brightness levels allow for easy screen viewability even in harsh sunlight.
MIUI 10
The Note 6 Pro runs MIUI 10 out of the box which Xiaomi claims is highly optimised. According to the company, MIUI 10 significantly bumps up performance on the new device while still featuring the same Snapdragon 636 processor. The new MIUI 10 also has inbuilt support for gestures which makes navigation across the device’s menus a total breeze.
Every month we scour the internet to find uber cool gadgets and accessories for you. This month we have found a bunch of such gadgets that are gonna make your life easier without burning a hole in your pocket. All the items in the list have a price tag of under 500 Rs.
Travel Clock
This funky looking gadget has more than basic clock capabilities. This portable clock has multiple other features that can definitely come in handy. The clock also has a built-in lanyard and an LED torch for an emergency situation. Other standard clock features include backlit display and alarm with a snooze option. However, the biggest highlight of this clock is its ability to quickly switch between different time zones. With a simple turn to the right or left, it will display time of that location which you choose on the knob.
Multi Pen
Number two on this list is a heavy duty metal pen with several useful features. It has a built-in spirit level for finding the perfect level for objects like tables and wall paintings. You can also use it as a ruler and measurement device due to its flat surface and markings. The back tip of the pen can also be used as a stylus for touchscreen devices that might come handy in situations when you have wet or dirty hands. The rear cap of the pen reveals a reversible screwdriver bit with a flat and Philips’ head when you unscrew it.
USB Hub
This USB Hub is a very good utility accessory for any laptop user. Gone are the good old days when laptop used to have a couple of USB ports. However, to decrease the footprint, laptop companies now manufacture devices with only one or two USB ports which might not be sufficient for most. This small pocketable accessory is a great tool to combat this issue. This tiny adapter can convert a single USB outlet into three different outlets which will suffice the needs of users.
Wrist Pads For Keyboard & Mouse
For people who work long hours on their computers, these supporting pads are the perfect companions for their setup. These lightweight pads can be used to rest your wrists on when using the mouse or typing on keyboards for long periods of time.
Rubber Laces
These Rubber laces are the perfect accessories to make your life a tad bit easier and convenient. They are made out of rubber compound material that allows you to stretch them when the wearer pulls the tongue of his shoe. Not only do they solve a small but annoying modern-day problem, they look good as well and definitely add a lot of style to your shoes. They come in a pretty cool shoe shaped cardboard packaging. In one pack the user gets a total of sixteen variable sized laces. Which can probably be used in two pairs of shoes including one adult and a kid.
Finger Band For Mobile Phone
This unique looking smartphone accessory offers great functionality. It has a back strap which can be folded into the shape of a ring which perfectly fits in the fingers of the user allowing him to easily use this large-screen smartphone single-handedly. Additionally, it can also be used as a stand for your smartphone so that the user can conveniently place it on a flat surface and enjoy his favourite digital content.
Cleaning Kit
As it said cleanliness is next to godliness. And the saying can definitely help users prolong the life of their beloved gadgets. We often get in touch with microscopic one-celled organisms like bacteria which we pass onto our gadgets. However, these single-celled creatures are quite capable of spreading communicable diseases. Hence, in an effort to keep such diseases at bay, this cleaning kit is the product for all gadget lovers. It comes with a gel-based biocide and a cleaning brush to manually clean out ports and openings on our smart devices.
Pocket Lamp
This pocket lamp is a must have small and lightweight accessory for every backpacker. However, it is not only limited to them it can also be used in homes while reading books at night or in the situation of a power outage. It is made out of thin translucent elastic material which allows it to slide onto on the flashlight of a smartphone. The lamp diffuses the light from the flash of the user’s smartphone.
Vlogging Smartphone Mic
As camera technology on smartphones improves a lot, more amateur filmmakers and vloggers are turning up. To record equally good audio with HD video, everyone needs an external microphone. This small microphone with an easy clip allows such users to record high quality audio to match up the HD or even 4K video quality from their smartphones and cameras.
Rechargeable AAA Batteries
Any electronic device requires a source of power. Like with every shrinking piece of technology, remotes and other electronics have also grown thinner and smaller. The remote controller of most appliance be it a TV or Sound system, requires AAA batteries. And if you are a restless viewer who relentlessly goes through menus on your TV or setup box, batteries on your remotes generally do not last very long. So, in order to overcome this yet, another man-made problem these AAA rechargeable cell are the perfect solution. Not only are they rechargeable which saves frequent trips to the market, they are good for the environment as well. Typically speaking, one battery generally lasts multiple recharge cycles. This reduces the number of batteries a user disposes in the environment.
Nubia is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer based in Shenzhen. Earlier this year, the company launched a gaming-centric smartphone called the Nubia Red Magic in Europe & China. Due to a positive response from consumers, the company is expected to soon launch its successor. And recently, a Nubia smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench which most probably is the Nubia Red Magic 2. The alleged Nubia Red Magic 2 has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chipset.
Geekbench Results
The model number of the Nubia Red Magic 1 was NX609J, whereas the new device has the NX619J model number. The similar model numbers of both the phones state that this, in fact, is the successor to the Red Magic 1. The device in the listing gets a respectable single-core score of 2375 points and a multi-core score of 9066 points. The Geekbench listing also reveals that the upcoming smartphone runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system.
Under the hood, the Nubia Red Magic 1 runs the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 with a base clock frequency of 1.77 GHz. Additionally, the smartphone gets 6 GB of RAM which is the same as the base variant of the previous device. However, the listing does not provide any other specifications that the new handset will feature. But, the company is expected to ship the new device with better features and specifications than its predecessor.
Nubia Red Magic
The Nubia Red Magic has a futuristic looking design with an aluminum back and 6-inch LCD display. The back of the device has a hexagonally shaped camera module, LED flash, and the fingerprint sensor. To accentuate its gaming orientation, the smartphone also has a customisable RGB LED strip at the back. The phone also has dual rear firing speakers and multilayer cooling technology to keep the phone temperatures in check even while playing heavy games. The device has a right side mounted sliding switch that toggles the gaming mode. When toggled, the device limits the number of background tasks to maximise gaming performance.
Nubia Red Magic Full Specifications
Display: 5.99-inch Full HD+ 2160 × 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio
Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4x
Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB
Rear Cameras: 24 MP, LED Flash
Selfie Camera: 8 MP
Security: Rear fingerprint scanner
Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0 + LE, GPS, USB Type-C , 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery: 3800 mAh
Dimensions: 158.1 × 74.9 × 6.8 mm
Weight: 185 grams
All in all, the successor to the Nubia Red Magic 1 with the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset will be a capable gaming smartphone. It is also expected to carry forward a lot of design elements from its predecessor which looks really good. Unfortunately, the launch date of the smartphone is currently unknown and we will have to wait for the company to officially announce it.
Google launched the Pixel 3 and Pixel3 XL last month. Both the phones were leaked in full glory prior to their official launch. The devices were leaked by a leaker from Russia with username Rozetked on twitter. Now however, he has leaked yet another Pixel device. He claims that the device codenamed ‘Sargo’ is, in fact, the Pixel 3 Lite smartphone. Rumors have been surfacing over the internet that Google might launch a cheaper, low-end variant of their flagship Pixel devices. Hence the chances of this leak turning into reality are considerably high.
Pixel 3 Lite
In terms of looks, the alleged Pixel 3 Lite sure resembles the elder Pixel 3. It has a rounded edge display with thick bezels both on bottom and top. The device has a similarly designed back panel to the Pixel 3 devices with a center mounted fingerprint sensor and the single camera with an LED flash. Also, the color and placement of the power button and volume rockers match the Pixel 3.
The bottom of the Pixel 3 XL lite houses the USB Type-C charging port and has thin slits which are most probably the cutouts for the loudspeaker and microphone. The smartphone surprisingly has a 3.5 mm headphone jack at the top which its elder siblings lag.
Pixel 3 Lite Specs
Rozotked has also leaked the full spec sheet of the Pixel 3 XL Lite. According to the leak, it has a 5.56 display with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 444 ppi. Under the hood, the device packs the Octa-Core Snapdragon 670 CPU along with the Adreno 615 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone has 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Like other Pixel devices, the smartphone does not support memory expandability.
The Pixel 3 Lite is powered by a 2,915 mAh battery. Any information regarding fast charging is currently unavailable but the chipset supports Quick Charge 4.o. Therefore, we will have to wait until the official announcement if the device makes it to the market. The leaker suggests that the phone will be a sub 500$ smartphone and a Pixel device at this price point will be an interesting option.
Xiaomi is a company that needs no introduction as they are the number one smartphone manufacturer in the nation. They are known for their value for money smartphones. Last week the company increased the price of their few products due to the depreciating value of Indian currency(Read here). Now however, the company is cheering up the consumers by decreasing the price of some of their top selling smartphones. The company reports that the reduction in component costs has allowed them to take this move. The devices that are receiving a price cut are as follows:
Redmi Note 5 Pro
The Redmi Note 5 Pro was one of the first budget smartphones to offer dual rear cameras. The feature-rich smartphone was able to rake in a lot of sales for the company. It is available in two variants which are 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM. Now the company has slashed the price of both variants by Rs. 1000. Post price reduction the variants will be available for Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,999 respectively.
The Mi A2 is a smartphone with a completely different approach. It is the second device from Xiaomi that runs on Android One. Being an Android One device enables it to receive the latest Android updates soon after they are launched by Google. It is available in two variants which are 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM. Like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the company has decreased the price of both its variants by 1000 Rs. After the price drop, the variants will be available for Rs 15,999 & Rs 18,999 respectively.
The Redmi Y2 is a phone that has a focus on photography. It has a 16 MP AI-powered front-facing selfie camera and dual rear cameras. Like the elder A2 and Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Redmi Y2 also gets a price drop of Rs 1,000. The smartphone after the price drop will be available for Rs 11,999 for 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM variant.
Google held their Android Dev Summit last week in California. The company demonstrated multiple changes for current & future Android devices. One of them is a big announcement for a long pertaining issue. For a long period of time, Android users have been complaining to OEM’s and Google for delayed updates on their devices. During the Dev Summit, Google developers showcased a solution to the problem in the shape of Project Treble. The company has declared that every upcoming Android 9.0 Pie devices will be Project Treble Compliant.
What Is Project Treble?
Project Treble was first introduced with Android 8.0 Oreo which has matured a lot since then. It is a mechanism that is concerned with pushing faster updates on an Android devices. Google developers demonstrated a common GSI (Generic System Image) running on devices from different manufacturers. Before this devices had a specific GSI engine per manufacturer, tweaked for compatibility with their devices. This uncommon GSI would increase the time for companies to modify the pure AOSP (Android Open Source Project) code that Google released. Now onwards Google will open GSI information for manufacturers so they directly modify pure AOSP code which was first sent to chip makers to enable their chipset compatibility.
In the past, lastest updates used to go through multiple checkpoints in order to be capable of deploying onto an Android device. Previously when Google released an Android update it was first sent to chip makers like Qualcomm & Mediatek. The chip makers would optimise the code according to the architecture on their chipsets. The update was then forwarded to manufacturers who would tweak the same as per the need of their respective devices & also integrate their proprietary software bits. This then leads to the OTA (Over The Air) update on their devices.
Post Project Treble compliance the users would be able to receive faster updates on their smart devices. It will enable them to make the most out of what the latest Android firmware has on offer. Google as Android has always been criticised when compared to its Apple iOS counterparts.
Motorola Moto G was launched back in the year 2013. Due to its competitive pricing, great specifications & near stock android experience the device was a sensational hit. The company claims to have sold over 70 million Moto G series smartphones across the globe. The Moto G series did very well until the Moto G4 which is when the company started to lose its luster due to fierce competition from Chinese OEM’s like Oppo and Xiaomi. The last two Moto G smartphones, the Moto G5, and Moto G6 have not lived up to the company’s expectations. To retain their legacy the company must offer solid smartphones in the future. One upcoming device is the Moto G7 which has recently passed FCC certification. Additionally, the press renders of the Moto G7 have also surfaced online.
Brand New Design
The press renders of the Moto G7 reveal both front and rear design of the upcoming smartphone. The front of the smartphone has a waterdrop notch at the top and a thick chin at the bottom. The back of the device has glass build that tapers towards the edges. The device has a fingerprint sensor and a horizontally aligned dual camera set up at the back. The renders also reveal that power button and volume rockers are placed on the right side while the microphone pinhole and sim slot are placed on top of the handset.
Specifications From FCC
The FCC listing provides information about the processor, storage, and memory of the Moto G7. The listing suggests that the smartphone will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. The handset works on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 chipset and it also supports NFC. Other technicalities like the battery capacity and screen size are not mentioned in the listing.
A previous leak claims the device will be powered by a 3,500 mAh battery and will have a 6.4-inch Full HD display. The same leak suggests that the device will run on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box.
The OnePlus 6T with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a dewdrop notch was launched late last month. The latest OnePlus flagship was initially available in two colors which are Midnight Black & Mirror Black. The company has announced a third, Thunder Purple color variant of the device. The new variant of the OnePlus 6T is set to go on sale today via both online & offline channels.
The new variant of the OnePlus 6T has a Purple color gradient rear panel which gives it a very stylish look. Except for the new back panel the features & specifications of the new variant are exactly the same as the already available colour variants. Most notably, the Thunder Purple variable will be available for a limited period of time & will only be offered in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage capacity.
OnePlus 6T Specifications
The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple has a 6.41-inch edge-to-edge display with a pixel density of 402 ppi and a dewdrop notch up top. The display of the smartphone also gets Corning Glass 6 for protection against scratches. It has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 CPU along with Adreno 630 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has a single front and dual rear cameras. The rear camera setup consists of dual 16 MP + 20 MP sensors along with a Dual LED Flash. The front camera also has a 16 MP sensor. The device can capture 2160p videos at 60 fps from the rear cameras and 30fps 1080p videos from the front sensor.
The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple has a 3,700 mAh battery which also supports the company’s fast Dash charging. The phone has Bluetooth 5.0 along with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS and a USB Type-C port for charging & data transfer.The new OnePlus 6t Does miss out on the 3.5 mm headphone jack. But a USB C to 3.5 mm adapter is included in the box.
The new OnePlus 6T also has an IP67 equivalent water and dust resistance which makes it more durable than it’s predecessors.
The Thunder Purple variant of the OnePlus 6T with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM has a price tag of Rs 41,999 & will go on sale from 2:00 PM onwards Today, 16th Nov 2018.
Our unboxing video of the OnePlus 6T in the thunder purple colour, will allow you to gauge the new colour better.
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro was one of the first budget phones to feature dual rear cameras. It was launched in the month of February this year. Due to its stellar features & competitive pricing it was a sensational hit in the Indian market. Last month, Xiaomi launched its successor, the Redmi Note 6 Pro in Thailand. Now Xiaomi has sent out a launch invite for an upcoming device in India which is likely to be the Note 6 Pro.
November 22, The New Note
The media invitation reads “The New Note Rises” which makes it apparent that upcoming device is infact the Note 6 Pro. It also shows a smartphone with a notch display that the Note 6 Pro will have. The launch event will be held in New Delhi & it starts at 11:30 AM on 22 November. The Indian variant might have similar specifications as the Thai variant. For reference:
Specifications
The Redmi Note 6 Pro has a 6.26 inch Full HD+ display with a wide notch up top. It has an 81.1% screen-to-body ratio with 2280 x 1080 px resolution & a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display of the smartphone also gets Corning Gorilla Glass protection. However, the company does not specify the version of Gorilla Glass.
It has an Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 CPU along with the Adreno 509 GPU. The Redmi Note 6 Pro has dual rear cameras with a dual LED flash which are arranged in a capsule shaped ridge. The rear camera setup has a 12 MP PDAF sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. The smartphone also gets 20 MP + 2 MP dual front cameras. Both the front & rear cameras can capture 1080p videos @ 30fps. The handset has a 4,000 mAh battery which is sufficient for day to day usage. The Thai variant is available in three options which are as follows:
3 GB RAM + 32 GB
4 GB RAM + 64 GB
6 GB RAM + 64 GB
In terms of connectivity, the Note 6 Pro has 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Infrared sensor, GPS & Micro USB 2.0 for charging and data syncing. The smartphone is available in four colors which are Black, Red, Blue & Rose Gold.
Price & Availablity
The pricing & availability information is unavailable for now but we won’t have to wait for long as the launch of the device is just around the corner.
Honor recently confirmed that they will launch the Honor 10 Lite smartphone on November 21. The date was confirmed via a poster shared on the company’s Weibo account. And recently, the phone was spotted in a TENAA listing. The phone is listed with three different variants which are HRY-TL00, HRY-AL00 and HRY-AL00a. However, all three listings have exactly the same specifications.
Design & Specifications
The Honor 10 Lite measures 154.8×73.64×7.95 mm and weighs in at 162 grams. It has a 6.21 inch display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution. The smartphone has a water-drop notch up top which houses the 24 MP front-facing selfie camera. The volume rockers & power button are placed on the right side of the phone while the left side is free from any switches or slots. The back of the phones houses the fingerprint sensor, company branding & AI-powered dual rear camera set up along with an LED Flash.
The rear camera setup consists of a 13 MP + 2 MP sensors that can capture 1080p videos. In terms of memory & storage, the Honor 10 lite will be available in two variants which are as follows.
4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
It also provides the option for memory expandability upt0 256 GB via a microSD card. The Honor 10 Lite has an Octa-Core processor with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz. The listing does not specify the exact processor model. But, according to the clock speed, this might be the Kirin 710 SoC. The Honor 10 Lite has a 3,320 mAh battery & runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.
The listing also reveals that the smartphone has a gravity sensor, distance sensor, & an ambient light sensor. In terms of connectivity, the device has Bluetooth, 802.11 Wi-Fi and USB Type-C port for charging & data transfer.
According to TENAA’s listing, the Honor 10 Lite will be available in 4 colors which are White, Black, Gradient Blue & Gradient Pink. To summarise, the specs listed on TENAA are usually accurate. But, we will have to wait for the company to officially announce its specifications & availability details.
Realme is a fairly new company, but, they have already left a mark in the heavily crowded Indian smartphone market. The company launched their first smartphone, the Realme 1 back in the month of May. Post that, they have launched several other devices in the country which are the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro & Realme C1. All the smartphones launched till date have received a warm welcome from the consumers. And recently, yet another Realme device, codenamed RMX1833 has been spotted on the Geekbench app with a MediaTek MT6771v (Helio P60) Processor.
Geekbench Results
The Geekbench listing reveals a smartphone with 4 GB of RAM & the Helio P60 processor. Most notably, the same processor & RAM configuration is also available on the previously launched Realme 1 smartphone. Apparently, it is a different device because of the non-identical model numbers of the two. Additionally, the device scores a much higher multi-core score than the Realme 1.
The device gets a 5,926 multi-core score which is around 1,000 points higher than Realme 1’s 4,986. It also has a higher 1,560 Single-core score which is 145 points more than Realme 1’s 1,415. The company must have highly optimised their ColorOS to churn out a much higher Geekbench score out of the device.
Can It Be The Realme 3?
Not long ago chip maker MediaTek, announced their Helio P70 chipset & reports in the past have claimed that Realme will be the first company to launch a P70 powered smartphone. Clearly, the device in the listing does not have the Helio P70 SoC. Albeit, taking chronological order into consideration this might be the Realme 3. Also if the device is a successor to the Realme 2, then the company might carry forward some features from the former.
The Realme 2 is a good phone but the company did receive some criticism for their choice of processor on it. Realme chose the Snapdragon 450 processor in the Realme 2. The Snapdragon 450 had inferior performance than the Helio P60 which was present on the Realme 1. But the Realme 2 covered lost ground with a fingerprint sensor, bigger battery, and dual rear cameras.
All in all, if the Realme 3 does make use of the Helio P60 processor, the company is expected to launch it with the fingerprint sensor and the bigger battery like its predecessor.
The first sample demonstrates the amount of background blur the device is able to capture in portrait mode. Though the chosen subject could have been better, the shot gives a pretty good idea as to what we can expect from the portrait mode on the device. 
The Pixel 3 Lite has a 5.56-inch display with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 444 ppi. Under the hood, the smartphone has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 670 CPU along with the Adreno 615 GPU. The smartphone has 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of inbuilt storage. It is powered by a 2,915 mAh Li-Ion battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system.
