Author: Vivek Umashankar

Oppo R15 Will Be Another Apple iPhone X Knockoff

Apple started it and now Android OEMs are following the trend. A teaser from Oppo confirms that the upcoming Oppo R15 and the Oppo R15 Plus will have a notch. In fact, the smartphone looks similar to the Asus ZenFone 5.

From the initial impression of the teaser, the Oppo R15 and R15 Plus has an almost bezel-less design with a notch on the top.

Speculated specifications of Oppo R15

The Oppo R15 is expected to have a 5.99 inch 2160 x 1080px OLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by either Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 or 660 chipset with up to 6GB RAM and 64GB Storage.

The smartphone will have a dual primary camera setup. In fact, it is speculated to have a similar camera setup as of the OnePlus 5T. For the front-facing camera, the device might have a 16 MP shooter with facial recognition.

Asus Zenfone 5Z

Speculated specifications of Oppo R15 Plus

The Oppo R15 Plus will have a 6.2 inch OLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Similarly, the plus model is also expected have an In-screen fingerprint scanner like the Vivo APEX. The smartphone is expected to feature the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 series chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The smartphone will have a similar camera setup like the Oppo R15. Finally, the Oppo R15 Plus will have a slightly bigger battery with a possible wireless charging support.

Conclusion

The Oppo R15 and the Oppo R15 Plus are expected to feature the latest technology in the smartphone industry. However, just like the Oppo R11s, these devices might just be limited to the Chinese market. In fact, the OnePlus 6 is also expected to feature a similar design with a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.

March 3, 2018
HTC Desire 12, Desire 12 Plus Specifications Leaked

HTC started to follow the trend of 18:9 taller display smartphones from the HTC U11+. However, unlike most smartphone makers, the company hasn’t launched any mid-tier smartphone with an 18:9 display.

The HTC Desire 12 Plus could be the first affordable HTC smartphone with 18:9 aspect ratio display. In fact, there is a standard HTC Desire 12, which has a smaller screen with similar specifications. Similarly, these mobiles are also expected to follow a new design trend.

HTC Desire 12

HTC Desire 12 has a 5.5-inch 1440 x 720px LCD display. Under the hood, the phone is powered by MediaTek Quad-core chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The HTC Desire 12 is equipped with a 12 MP primary camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera.

Finally, the device packs in a non-user replaceable 2730 mAh Li-ion battery. Similarly, the smartphone will not support fast charging due to the chipset incapabilities.

HTC Desire 12 Plus

The HTC Desire 12 Plus inherits the same 1440 x 720px LCD display. However, now the display measures 5.99 inch with 268 ppi. The Desire 12 Plus is powered by a much powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-core chipset based on 14 nm FinFET architecture. The smartphones have 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.

The Desire 12 Plus has a similar 12MP primary camera and a slightly upgraded 8MP front-facing camera. Even the battery gets a slight upgrade, which now has 2965 mAh Li-ion battery with Qualcomm Quick charge 3.0 support.

Conclusion

If launched in India, the HTC Desire 12 and the Desire 12 Plus will share the market with devices like the Redmi Note 5, Honor 7x, and the Honor 9 Lite. However, the company has to launch these smartphones at a very competitive pricing to make a mark in the markets like India and China.

HTC might launch the Desire 12 series in the Spring of 2018. However, as of now, there is no information on the pricing or the availability of the smartphone.

March 3, 2018
Honor 7X Android 8 Oreo Beta Update Now Seeding

Honor is testing the beta version of the Android 8 Oreo build on the Honor 7X. In fact, the update is already available in Italy, Spain, France and Germany. Once the beta testing completes, the update will be made available globally.

What’s new?

The Android 8 Oreo update comes with custom EMUI 8 skin. With the latest update, the UI has been refined with. Similarly, the smartphone also gets the AI capabilities in the camera department. According to reports, the final version of the update will be available by mid-2018.

Specifications of Honor 7x

The Honor 7X has a 5.9 inch LTPS IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px display which translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the Honor 7X has the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset, Mali-T830 MP2 GPU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The onboard storage is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The device is powered by a 3340 mAh battery which charges via a micro USB slot. Since the device has thin bezels, the fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the below the dual-camera setup.

The Honor 7X runs Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 6.0 on top which gives a user more options for customising their phones.

The smartphone has a dual camera setup at the back. One of the cameras is equipped with a 16MP sensor while the other one is a 2MP depth sensor. The camera setup at the back has PDAF and records 1080P videos at 30fps. On the front is an 8MP camera which also records 1080P videos.

Conclusion

The Honor 7x is one of the best budget smartphones at the Rs 14,000 price mark. At this price tag, the smartphone has a great dual primary camera setup and an 8 MP front-facing camera. Similarly, the smartphone’s build quality is no bargainer as well. Finally, the Android 8 Oreo update makes this smartphone an all-rounder package.

March 2, 2018
Huawei P20 Storage Variants Leaked

Huawei is getting ready to launch its next-generation flagship smartphones in Paris. The company is expected to launch at least 3 models including Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei P20, and the Huawei P20 Pro. In fact, the company was advertising the launch event at MWC 2018.

According to the Twitter tipster, the Huawei P20 will have 32GB storage and 16 MP main camera and the Huawei P20 Pro will have 64GB storage and 18 MP main camera. Similarly, the Huawei P20 Lite will have 32GB storage and 16 MP camera.

Specifications of Huawei P20 Lite

The smartphone is expected to have a 6 inch display with a 2880 x 1440 px resolution. Just like the Mate 10, Huawei could use an OLED panel as well. As seen in the renders, the corners are curved which means an OLED panel is expected on the Huawei P11 Lite as well.

Under the hood, it will have the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset along with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The fingerprint sensor will be placed on the back of the phone. While the smartphone is expected to be thin, it is expected to house a big battery that will support SuperCharge.

Specifications of Huawei P20

The phone is expected to have a 6 inch 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with a notch on the top. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. However, we might also see a plus version with OLED display and 8GB RAM.

The smartphone is likely to house a dual lens primary camera setup with RGB + wide angle lens combination. On to the front, the smartphone is likely to have dual camera setup. In fact, the dual front-facing camera can aid the facial recognition system as well.

Specifications of Huawei P20 Plus

The device will have a 6.2 inch 2160 x 1080 px OLED display with a notch on the top. The smartphone will be powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Similarly, we might also see an 8GB RAM model.

The smartphone is likely to house a triple lens primary camera setup with RGB + wide angle + telephoto lens combination. On to the front, the smartphone is likely to have dual camera setup. In fact, the dual front-facing camera can aid the facial recognition system as well.

March 1, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro And Redmi Note 5 Will Be Available Offline From 6th March

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 5 in India on the 14th February 2018. The Redmi Note 5 retails at a price of Rs 9,999 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro starts at Rs 13,999. Up until now, these devices were exclusively available online via Flipkart and Mi.com through flash sales.

It appears that the devices will be available across India in offline retail stores from the 6th of March. However, do note that the smartphones will be priced Rs 500 extra compared to the online pricing. However, there is no official word from Xiaomi regarding this latest development.

The Redmi Note 5 with 3GB RAM will be available for Rs 10,499 instead of Rs 9,999 and the 4GB RAM variant will be available for Rs 13,499 instead of Rs 12,999. Similarly, the Redmi Note 5 Pro with 4GB RAM will be available for Rs 14,499. However, the 6GB RAM variant will be made available in the later part of March.

Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Dual-Camera Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with either 4GB or 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. In fact, this is the first smartphone in the world to feature this chipset.

The smartphone has a dual primary camera setup with a 12 MP primary camera and secondary 5 MP depth sensing sensor. For the first time, the company has used a 20 MP front-facing camera with soft selfie-light.

In terms of operating system, the smartphone runs on Android 7 Nougat with custom MIUI skin on the top. Finally, the smartphone features a 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick charge 2.0 capability.

Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Redmi Note 5

It has a 5.99-inch display with a 2160 x 1080px resolution which translates to an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is one of the biggest changes in the Redmi Note series.

Under the hood, the Redmi 5 Plus has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card. That being said, this chipset is extremely popular in the price segment and won’t disappoint a lot of power users.

The Redmi Note 5 Plus is powered by a massive 4000 mAh battery which, according to Xiaomi, has a standby time of up to 17 days. The device has a micro USB port for charging and data syncing along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device has a 12MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary camera with beautify 3.0 software.

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March 1, 2018
Samsung To Launch QLED TVs On March 7th

Samsung is known for its signature TVs with the OLED panel. However, the company is slowly shifting towards the Quantum Dot technology. In fact, the company announced a couple of Smart TVs based on QLED technology at CES 2018. On March 7th, 2018, the company is expected to launch few more models of mainstream TVs using Quantum Dot technology.

Samsung is all set to launch the next generation Smart TV series in New York at the American Stock Exchange in Manhattan. The company is expected to launch 8K resolution smart TVs. In fact, Samsung showcased a TV with 8K resolution at CES 2018.

Features of 2018 QLED Samsung TVs

A report from Korea stated that the 2018 QLED TVs features will be centred on the Bixby. The TVs will be AI driven based on Samsung’s SmartThings technology. The Bixby will be used for the effortless content discovery and sharing. However, we are yet to see the implementation of Bixby on a TV platform.

Conclusion

The Samsung 2018 QLED TV series will showcase the power of the smart TV with an AI-enabled operating system. However, these TVs will be priced at a premium price tag.

March 1, 2018

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A To Launch In India At Rs 12,999

Update: Xiaomi India has removed the listings from the website.

Xiaomi India is expected to launch the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A in India in the next few days. The company might launch the 32 inch and 43 inch version of the TV in India. Subsequently, the prices of these TVs have also been leaked online. In fact, the televisions are expected to look like the Xiaomi Mi TV 4.

According to the listing found on the Xiaomi, the 32 inch model is priced at Rs 12,999 and the 43 inch model is priced at Rs 21,999 respectively. However, nothing can be said with 100% surety as of now.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 inch

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 inch has a 13366 x 768px LCD screen. The panel offers up to 3000:1 contrast ratio. Similar to the Mi TV 4, the TV runs on custom PatchOS based on Android OS powered by Amlogic 1.5 GHz Quad-core chipset with 1GB RAM and 4GB storage. The TV does support WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, dual HDMI port and a USB 2.0 port. However, do note that this specific model does not have Bluetooth connectivity. So, one cannot use Mi smart remote.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 43 inch

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 43 inch has a Full HD 1980 x 1080 px LG panel with 178-degree viewing angle. Similarly, the TV is powered by Amlogic Quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 8GB Storage. The TV is powered by Xiaomi’s custom PatchOS based on Android OS. The 43 inch model gets Bluetooth support, which will be missing in the 32 inch model. In fact, this TV has all the smart features like the original Mi TV 4.

Features	Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 inch	Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 43 inch
Display	1366 × 768px LCD Display with 3000:1 contrast ratio	1920 x 1080px Display with 3000:1 contrast ratio
Chipset	Quad-core Amlogic 1.5 GHz with Mali-450 MP3 GPU	Quad-core Amlogic 1.5 GHz with Mali-450 MP3 GPU
RAM and Storage	1GB RAM and 4GB storage	2GB RAM and 8GB storage
Operating system	PatchOS	PatchOS
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, Ethernet	WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.2 LE
Speakers	2×5 watt speaker	2×6 watt speaker, Dolby Virtual Surround Sound, DTS and Bass Boost
Ports	2x HDMI, 1x USB 2.0,	2x HDMI, 2x USB 2.0,
Special features		Support for HDR10

March 1, 2018

Xiaomi To Launch A Cheaper Version Of Mi TV 4 In India

Xiaomi’s Mi TV 4 is one of the best smart TV that one can get for the budget of Rs 40,000. However, the 55-inch size with 4K resolution is not everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, the 55 inch TV from Xiaomi is too much for an average Indian house. To bridge this gap, the company might launch a new TV with 42 inch screen size with 1o80p resolution. Similarly, the TV is likely to be called as Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Lite.

Here is an official tweet hint from Manu Jain

Mi fans! Something new is coming to India!

It’s time to switch to something smarter, slimmer and sleeker. Coming soon! Stay tuned ?#SwitchToSmart pic.twitter.com/hsV3feDJbe

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) March 1, 2018

Expected features of Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Lite:

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Lite will have all the features of the Original model with a smaller footprint. The TV will have a 1080p panel, which will be similar most of the TVs. Not only that, it will have all the smart TV functionalities as well.

In terms of pricing, the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Lite is expected to be priced around Rs 20,000 price mark. If they can launch a smart TV the price tag similar to the speculated one, then this will be a blockbuster.

March 1, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S With Samsung OLED Display Hints At In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

Samsung started the OLED trend in the early smartphone days. Now, most of the premium smartphone makers including Apple and LG have shifter to OLED screens.

OLED screens are known to produce better colours, better contrast ratio and consume low energy. Similarly, they are also known for the premature burn-in issues as well. According to a leak, Xiaomi might be the next smartphone maker to make LCD to OLED technology shift on its upcoming smartphones.

A Recent report suggests that Xiaomi ordered 1.1 million 6.01 inch OLED displays in December and 2.2 million in the second month from Samsung. This means the upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and the Xiaomi Mi 7 might feature 6.01 inch OLED displays.

Expected features of Xiaomi Mi 7

The Xiaomi Mi 7 will be the successor of the Xiaomi Mi 6, which is expected to go official in the Q2 of 2018. Considering the fact that, the smartphone features an OLED display, the smartphone might also feature an In-display fingerprint sensor like the Vivo APEX.

The Xiaomi Mi 7 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with at least 4GB RAM and 64GB Storage. We might also see models with higher RAM and storage as well. The recent partnership with the Xiaomi and Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) indicates that the smartphone might support Qi-based wireless charging.

Expected features of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S

Most of the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S are already known. In fact, the company announced that the Mi MIX 2S will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The smartphone will be launched in China on 27th March. Similarly, the smartphone will have a notch on the right corner, which houses the front-facing camera.

As this is a premium smartphone, we are anticipating 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This time around, the Mi MIX 2S is expected to offer superior camera performance compared to the Mi MIX.

Unlike the Xiaomi Mi 7, the MIX 2S has a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The device will have a massive 4400 mAH Li-ion battery with fast charging. However, we are unsure about the wireless charging, as the last two Mi MIX models featured ceramic panel, which doesn’t support wireless charging.

March 1, 2018
PhoneKid Is A Kids-Friendly Smartphone With Parental Control

Most of the parents are afraid of exposure that their children get on a smartphone. In fact, most of them do not let their children use a smartphone until a specific age. In this modern world security is also a major concern. To solve this riddle, a Spanish company has come up with a new smartphone, the PhoneKid. It was officially launched at MWC 2018. However, there is no information on the specifications, pricing, or, availability.

The PhoneKid is a regular smartphone based on the Android operating system. Similarly, it also gives a layer of control for the parent. A parent can enable or disable certain functions (remotely) by just using an app. In fact, they can replace the phone’s screen into an activity command page.

However, the child cannot do two things on the PhoneKid. One, he/she cannot turn off the smartphone, two, they cannot disable GPS or global positioning service. So, the parent will have the added advantage of tracking their children at all the time. Similarly, if the battery runs out, then there is no alternative what so ever.

What is PhoneKid?

PhoneKid is a fully fledged Android smartphone with support for Google Play store. However, it depends on the parents to give or not to give access to these services. There is a hidden SOS mode, which can be used to call the parent, whenever the user is in some kind of trouble.

This would be a great smartphone for the kids. However, the kids might not appreciate the fact that, the parents can control all the actions on the smartphone.

Conclusion:

The idea behind the concept looks promising. However, these actions can be duplicated by just installing an app on any Android or iOS smartphones. In fact, here are some the some of the apps that can give complete control over your children’s smartphone.

SecureTeen Parental Control

Kaspersky SafeKids: Parental Control for Android

Kids Place – Parental Control

March 1, 2018
Android P To Support Iris Scanner

Samsung introduced fingerprint scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S5, it made into stock android on Android Marshmallow. Samsung introduced multi-window mode on the Galaxy Note 4, it made into native Android on Android Nougat. Now Google is all set to adopt the support for Iris scanner in the Android P natively.

What does it mean?

This means that the Google Pixel 3 lineup from Google is expected to feature Iris scanner. Companies like OnePlus, Honor, and Xiaomi have already come up with the phones with face recognition. However, the technology used on these devices is not foolproof like the Iris Scanning.

In fact, the Samsung Galaxy S9 uses both Iris scanner and Face scanning to improve the over experience. Do note that, Samsung is the only mainstream smartphone maker to offer Iris scanner.

Is Iris scanner a safe authentication method?

For the most part yes. It scans different parts of the eyeball, which are very distinct even on twins. However, as of now, the one has to look at the phone from a specific distance to unlock the smartphone. Similarly, it takes an additional second more than the fingerprint scanner.

In fact, one cannot fool it using a 3D model or an identical twin like the Face ID. So, it is safe but not the fastest thing in the world. Even the hardware requirement for the Iris scanner is not as complex as Face ID, so it will be easy to mass produce.

Conclusion

The implementation of Iris scanner has been spotted on the alpha build of the Android P. Google should officially announce this new feature at the Google I/O 2018. The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL could be the first set of non-Samsung smartphones to feature this new technology.

March 1, 2018
Leaked: Possibly Cancelled LG G7 Design And Specifications

LG is rebuilding its flagship smartphone for 2018. In fact, the company might completely ditch the G series. However, that does not mean that the company didn’t have a plan for the LG G7.

Last year LG launched the LG G6 with a year old processor. Though the smartphone had a lot of potentials, it didn’t do well in terms of business. Since LG doesn’t want to repeat the mistake, it is taking its time to shape up a new smartphone with exciting features and specifications.

An Israeli publication has posted a hands-on video of the alleged LG G7 that could have been.

Details of the LG G7

The LG G7 looks like a refined version of the LG V30+, which is the current flagship smartphone from LG. As the name suggests, this would have been the flagship device from the South Korean smartphone manufacturer. However, this concept didn’t make the cut thanks to LG’s revamped plans.

As it is clearly visible, LG directly copied the notch from Apple iPhone X and pasted on to the LG G7. However, like the Asus ZenFone 5, the notch might be used just for styling. The specifications of the smartphone are also on-par with the latest Android flagship smartphones of 2018.

The device has a 6 inch pOLED QHD+ 3,120×1,440px display with a notch. Under the hood, the smartphone was powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. Like every other LG smartphone, the G7 does have a micro SD card slot.

The smartphone has a dual 16 MP cameras at the back with f/1.6 aperture. However, the primary lens has OIS and the secondary lens didn’t. The front-facing 8 MP wide-angle sensor is hidden in the notch.

The LG V30+ has glass on the back

Finally, the phone has a 3000 mAh battery, which fast charging and wireless charging support. The OS was based on Android 8 Oreo with custom LG skin on the top.

Expected changes on the upcoming LG flagship

LG has given the code name for the flagship smartphone as Judy. The company has planned to go with MLCD+ display technology instead of OLED for added brightness and battery conservation. Similarly, the smartphone is also expected to offer premium DTS:X and boom box feature for the improved stereo experience. However, just like the LG G7, the Judy will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.

March 1, 2018
Tekken Mobile Now Available On Android For Free

Tekken, the classic arcade action game is now available on Android. What makes this news even more interesting is the fact that, it is available for free. Head to the Google Play store to download Tekken Mobile. The app itself weighs around 196 MB + additional 150 MB for the in-game content.

Though the game is free to download, you can make in-app purchases to fasten your game progress. In fact, the app maker has monetized everything. To upgrade a loot box or the healing resource item, one has to spend real-world money.

Features:

However, do note that the plot of the game doesn’t sync with the original Tekken Mobile. So, if you are trying to get that 90s experience of playing this game in an arcade you will be half happy and half sad.

The gameplay is similar to the Injustice 2 and the Transformers: Forged to fight. So, if you have played these games, then you will understand and controls and the gestures in no time. Similarly, the complete gameplay is based on tapping either or the right side or the left side of the screen to make a move. As usual, to block a move on has to hold on to the right side of the screen for a brief second.

One thing that is really new about the gameplay is the new card system. The Cards represent the special move, which helps to win the battle in fewer moves. Using the cards, one can guard break the opponent. Though everything seems complex theoretically, practically the system is easily understandable.

Conclusion:

We tried this game on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with 4GB RAM. The overall gaming experience was very smooth, still in some part of the game the graphics look dated. Finally, if you are into action games, then Tekken is a must try.

February 28, 2018
Samsung Galaxy J8 2018 Leaked On GeekBench

Samsung is expected to launch a new series of entry-level smartphones in the coming weeks. On 27th February, we covered a leak on the Samsung Galaxy J6 2018. Similarly, a new Samsung smartphone is now listed on Geekbench, which is expected to be the Galaxy J8 2018.

The interesting thing about the Galaxy J8 2018 is the fact that, the only difference between the Galaxy J6 2018 and the Galaxy J8 2018 is the amount of RAM. The J6 2018 offers 2GB RAM and the J8 2018 offers 3GB RAM. Similarly, we might see a similar design with a different screen size and resolution on the J6 and the J8.

The smartphone scores 728 points on the single core performance and 3683 points on the multi-core performance, which is similar to the other smartphones with the same chipset. In fact, the Galaxy J6 2018 scores 726 points on a single core and 3643 points on the multi-core performance.

Specifications:

The Samsung Galaxy J8 2018 is listed under the model number SM-J800FN. The device is powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa-core chipset with 3GB RAM. In fact, this chipset has been used on several smartphones including the Galaxy J6 2018 and the Galaxy J4 2018. The smartphone runs on Android 8 Oreo with expected Experience UI skin on the top.

The Exynos 7870 chipset is manufactured by 14 nm FinFET architecture with eight Cortex A-53 cores. Similarly, the chipset is equipped with Mali-T830 GPU.

Considering the chipset capabilities, the Galaxy J8 2018 might feature up to two 16 MP cameras with 1080p @30fps video recording capability. The chipset can drive displays with a max resolution of 1980 x 1200px. On that point, the smartphone might feature either 720p or 1080p full HD display unit.

Conclusion:

Samsung might launch the Galaxy J4, Galaxy J6, and the Galaxy J8 2018 in India in the next few weeks. However, we don’t expect features like 18:9 aspect ratio display and dual camera setup on these devices, as the chipset might have certain limitations on the hardware that it can support.

February 28, 2018
Apple iPhone X And Other iPhones Available At A Discount On Flipkart

Despite the recent controversy, there is no denying that Apple iPhones age very well and you won’t have to worry about Apple’s software tweaks kicking in at least a couple of years after you buy a new iPhone. The Flipkart Apple Days sale offers great discounts on the latest iPhone models. In fact, this might be the right time to upgrade from an older smartphone.

Here are the top offers from Flipkart on various Apple iPhone X models.

Apple iPhone X

Apple iPhone X is the latest flagship smartphone from the California tech giant. The smartphone was launched in India for Rs 89,999 and Rs 1,02,000 for the 64GB and 256GB storage variant. Now, on the Flipkart sale, the same model is available for Rs 82,999 and Rs 89,999 respectively.

Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

The Apple iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus share similar hardware with the Apple iPhone X. However, these two offerings from Apple are more affordable. The iPhone 8 is now available for Rs 54,999 and Rs 69,999 for the 64GB and 256GB storage variants. Similarly, the iPhone 8 Plus will be available for Rs 64,999 and Rs 79,999 for the 64GB and 256GB storage variants.

Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

The Apple iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus are the last generation flagship smartphones from 2016. However, these smartphones still pack a punch and give tough competition to the Android counterparts. The iPhone 7 is now available for Rs 41,999 and Rs 55,999 for the 32GB and 128GB version. Similarly, the iPhone 8 Plus is now available for Rs 56,999 and 65,999 for the 32GB and 128GB storage variants.

iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus Do Not Have The Hardware Updates

Apple iPhone 6 and 6s

These models of iPhone will suite for those who are looking into the affordable iPhone model. Unlike Android counterpart, one will not experience any unresponsive experiences what so ever. In fact, these two have an added advantage of 3.5 mm headphone jack. The Apple iPhone 6 with 32GB is now available on Flipkart for RS 24,999 and the iPhone 6s 32GB model is available for Rs 32,999.

Apple iPhone SE

The Apple iPhone SE is a compact version of the original iPhone 6s. In fact, this is the most affordable iPhone available in India. The 32GB variant of the iPhone SE is now available on Flipkart for Rs 18,999.

iPhone SE

February 28, 2018