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  • Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 700 Chipset Series At MWC 2018

    Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 700 Chipset Series At MWC 2018

    Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 700 series chipset at MWC 2018. The Snapdragon 700 series of chipsets from Qualcomm offers premium tier-1 performance in the mid-tier smartphones.

    In fact, the company claims that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 chipset will be able to deliver up to two times the AI performance compared to series 600. This series of chipsets will bring features and performance that was previously available on the series 800 chipset. However, the company did not unveil any chipset on this newer lineup.

    Alex Katouzian, senior vice president and general manager, mobile, Qualcomm Technologies, said:

    From our cutting-edge Qualcomm AI Engine to superior camera, device performance and power. The Snapdragon 700 Series is optimized to support the experiences consumers have come to expect from the most advanced mobile devices at a lower price point.

    Features:

    The new series will support premium features like Qualcomm Spectra ISP, Qualcomm Kryo CPU, Qualcomm Hexagon Vector Processor and Qualcomm Adreno Visual Processing to improve the overall user experience.

    The chipset from the new series will offer 30% better battery efficiency compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. The chipset also supports latest WiFi standards with carrier WiFi features. Similarly, the chipset also offers Bluetooth 5.0.

    The chipsets will be available for the OEMs in the first of 2018. Similarly, we will see smartphones by the end of Q3 2018.

    Conclusion:

    The Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 series chipset will enable OEMs to create a new smartphone segment. With this chipset, we can expect flagship smartphones at a much affordable price tag.

  • Amazon Prime Music Launched in India

    Amazon Prime Music Launched in India

    Amazon’s Prime Music service now available in India. The Amazon Prime music app can be downloaded from Android or iOS App Store. Similarly, users can also use the service using a standard web browser.

    Amazon was testing the Amazon Prime Music In India from last 4 months. However, it was only available for the Amazon Echo users.

    The Amazon Prime Music is an ad-free music streaming service from Amazon with more than 10 million songs. If you are an Amazon Prime customer, then you can use the service right away without any additional cost.

    Features:

    The Amazon Prime Music has a curated music playlist in 12 Indian languages. The overall UI looks clean and the song selection is also impressive. The company has also integrated Amazon Alexa into the music player.

    If you have a favourite song, then the song can be saved in offline mode to reduce data usage. The Prime Music offers complete ad-free experience.

    Conclusion:

    With the launch of Amazon Prime Music, the company is offering a lot of a lot of services for just Rs 1000 subscription. In the first few hours of using this streaming service, it has impressed me with the choice of song selection. This might convince me to continue the subscription to the Amazon Prime.

  • Asus ZenFone 5Z Running On Snapdragon 845 Launched At MWC 2018

    Asus ZenFone 5Z Running On Snapdragon 845 Launched At MWC 2018

    Asus launched three new ZenFone 5 smartphones at MWC 2018. The Asus ZenFone 5 Lite, ZenFone 5, ZenFone 5Z are the latest offerings from Asus, which boasts the modern design philosophy with an 18:9 aspect ratio. In fact, some of the models deliver up to 90% screen to body ratio.

    Like Apple and Samsung, Asus introduced its own version of iPhone X’s Animojis called Zenimoji. However, the ZenFone 5z with flagship specifications costs half the amount of the iPhone X. With these three flagship series, the company launched the Asus ZenFone Max (M1) which is a smaller variant of the Asus ZenFone Max Plus (M1).

    Price and availability:

    The Asus ZenFone Max (M1) will be available in DeepSea Black, Sunlight Gold, and Ruby Red. Similarly, the Asus ZenFone 5 Lite will be available in Midnight Black, Rouge Red, and Moonlight White. The Asus ZenFone 5 and the Asus ZenFone 5z will be available in Midnight Blue and Meteor Silver from June. The Asus ZenFone 5z’s prices will start at 479 Euros.

    Jerry Shen Asus CEO said:

    We embarked on the ZenFone project four years ago with the idea to create empowering luxury for everyone to enjoy. Today, the ZenFone 5 Series is the most intelligent ZenFone series ever, utilizing advanced AI algorithms and big-data analytics to provide users with a unique slate of intelligent camera, communication and convenience features.

    Asus ZenFone Max (M1):

    The Asus ZenFone Max (M1) is the most affordable model from the company with the modern design. The smartphone has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD 1440 x 720p 18:9 aspect ratio display. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Quad-core or Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset with 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB storage. Similarly, the storage is expandable up to 256GB using a micro SD card.

    The smartphone has a dual primary camera setup with a 13 MP primary sensor and an 8 MP wide angle lens with the electronic image stabilisation. For the front-facing camera, the smartphone offers an 8 MP sensor. The video recording is limited to 1080p due to chipset limitations.

    The smartphone is fitted with a 4000 mAH sealed battery with a micro USB port. Additionally, the smartphone also supports NFC and Bluetooth. Finally, the smartphone runs on Zen UI 5.0 based on Android 7.1 Nougat.

    Asus ZenFone 5 Lite:

    The Asus ZenFone 5 Lite offers a 6 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080px IPS LCD display with 80.3% screen to body ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. Similarly, the storage is expandable using micro SD card up to 2TB.

    Asus ZenFone 5

    The smartphone has a dual camera setup at the back. The primary 16 MP sensor is a normal lens and the secondary 8 MP sensor is a wide angle lens with 120-degree field of view. The primary camera setup offers features like PDAF and EIS. In fact, the smartphone also has a dual front-facing camera setup with a 20 MP + 8 MP sensor setup.

    The smartphone runs on Android 8 Oreo with custom Zen UI 5 skin on the top. Finally, the smartphone packs in a 3300 mAH battery with a micro USB port.

    Asus ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z

    The Asus ZenFone 5 is probably the most affordable smartphone with a notch. On the front, the smartphone has a 6.2-inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080px IPS LCD display with a notch on the top. The device offers a staggering 90% screen to body ratio with 19:9 aspect ratio. In fact, unlike the ZenFone 5 Lite, these devices offer a premium glass shimmery design.

    The only difference between the Asus ZenFone 5 and the Asus ZenFone 5Z is the chipset and amount of RAM. The Asus ZenFone 5 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with 4/6GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. Similarly, the Asus ZenFone 5Z is powered by the top of the tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 4GB and 64GB or 6GB and 128GB or 8GB and 256GB RAM and storage models.

    The smartphone has a dual primary camera stacked up vertically like the Apple iPhone X. The primary lens in the primary camera is a 12 MP sensor from Sony with f/1.8 aperture and 83-degree field of view and the second lens is an 8 MP sensor with a 120-degree field of view. The primary camera setup is something similar to the LG V30+’s camera setup.

    For the front-facing camera, the phone uses an 8 MP sensor with an 84-degree field of view. The primary and the front-facing cameras are optically stabilised using 3-axial optical image stabilisation method. In fact, the camera setup is similar to the Asus ZenFone 5 Lite.

    The Asus ZenFone 5 and the Asus ZenFone 5z also features dual 5-magnets speaker setup with dual NXP smart amplifiers. There is a  PMIC internal dual amplifier, triple internal microphones with noise reduction, Hi-Res Audio with DTS Headphone X support. In fact, both the models support 3.5 mm headphone jack.

  • HP Spectre x360 Launched In India For Rs 115,290

    HP Spectre x360 Launched In India For Rs 115,290

    HP launched its premium HP Spectre X360 series notebooks in India. This is the new premium series of notebooks from HP, which offers a distinctive design. This series will directly content against the Dell XPS 13 and the Apple MacBook Pro lineup.

    The HP Spectre x360 is designed to transform between a laptop and a tablet while delivering a PC performance.

    The notebook is based on Aluminium with precision CNC technology for the angular line. This is one of kind notebook, which offers Dark Ash Silver colour with copper accent.

    Pricing and availability:

    The model powered by Intel Core i5 processor retails for Rs 115,290 and the model powered by Intel Core i7 retails for Rs 157,290. Both models will be available across India via retails outlets and HP India online store from 27th February.

    Specifications:

    The HP Spectre x360 has a 13.3-inch FHD 1980 x 1080p IPS LCD display with touch support. Under the hood, the notebook is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core i5 or Core i7 chipset.  In fact, the notebook has thinner side bezels, but the top and bottom bezels remain identical to the most of the notebooks.

    The notebook comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD based storage. The device also has a fingerprint reader, which can be used to unlock the notebook using Windows Hello. Similarly, it has a full-sized USB-A 3.1 port and dual USB type C ports.

    The company has implemented a new HP Sure View technology to eliminate the visual hacking. It can be enabled by just pressing a single key. The camera can also be used to authenticate the login process.

    The retail unit includes an HP’s version of Apple Pencil. It delivers more natural writing and drawing experience working simultaneously with the touch input. The pen has to be charged using the USB type C port, which delivers 198 minutes of use time in just 15 seconds of charging.

  • God Of War Limited Now Up For Pre-Order In India

    God Of War Limited Now Up For Pre-Order In India

    It’s game time and the latest iteration of the God Of War collector’s and limited edition is now available In India. However, one has to pre-order and the shipping starts in April. The God Of War will be officially available in India from 29th April.

    God of War is an exclusive gaming title made for Sony Play Station PS4 platform. The pre-orders have already started at offline retail outlets and it is expected to go live online in next few days.

    Pricing:
    Model Price
    God Of War Limited edition Rs 4999
    God Of War Collectors edition Rs 9490
    God Of War Standard edition Rs 3999
    God of War Collector's
    God of War Collector’s edition:

    The collector’s edition is priced at Rs 9490 and comes with a 9-inch statue of Kratos and Atreus. The game itself is included in a steel case with engravings. This package also includes a limited edition cloth map. Finally, it has an exclusive lithograph Two Huldra brothers carvings.

    God of War Limited edition:

    The God of War limited edition includes a similar steel case with the actual game disc. Similarly, it also has a physical copy of the original art book by Dark Horse.

    Conclusion:

    If you are a God of War fan, then this is a must-have collector’s item. However, as of now, we have no information on the God of War Stone Mansion edition, which is exclusive to the US markets which include additional items like stone Mason’s ring, Mimir’s head talking keychain, 2-inch horse and troll carvings.

  • Samsung Galaxy S9 Could be The Fastest Android Phone In India

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Could be The Fastest Android Phone In India

    Samsung launched the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ at MWC 2018.  However, the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ will come with two different processors. The Korean and US variant will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and the rest of the market including India will feature Exynos 9810 chipset.

    The performance difference between the variants with different chipsets will be very negligible. In fact, the Exynos powered Samsung Galaxy S9 leads show by scoring points on the synthetic benchmarks. In fact, in some platform, the smartphone outperforms the Apple iPhone X.

    The Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ are already available for pre-booking. However, the company hasn’t confirmed the price.

    The Exynos 9810 is a true upgrade over the Exynos 8890 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. The Galaxy S9 leads the Android benchmark territory, which throws away the 2017 flagship smartphones out of the ballpark. However, the Galaxy S9 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is expected to perform better than the Exynos variant.

    Samsung Galaxy S9

    Samsung Galaxy S9 with Exynos 9810 chipset on synthetic benchmarks:

    AnTuTu

    This is the most tested benchmarking platform, which is used to test a smartphone’s potential. The Samsung Galaxy S9 scores 241470 points and leads the show. In fact, the Apple iPhone X comes in at second place by scoring 224538 points, preceded by the LG V30 174456 points.

    GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 on-screen

    In this platform, the Samsung Galaxy S9 scores 43 points, which is more than twice of the LG V30’s 19 points. However, the Samsung Galaxy S8 comes very nearby scoring 41 points.

    GFXBench Manhattan Car Chase on-screen

    The Samsung Galaxy S9 powered by Exynos 9810 scores 26 points, which is greater than the OnePlus 5T’s 23 points. This benchmark does not list other smartphones scores.

    Samsung Galaxy S9
    Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+

    Geekbench 4 Single Core

    The smartphone scores 3105 points on the single-core performance, and the LG V30 once again falls behind with 1903 points, which is similar to the points scored by OnePlus 5T and Samsung Galaxy S8.

    Geekbench 4 Multicore

    The Samsung Galaxy S9 scores a staggering 8750 points on this platform, whereas the OnePlus 5T scores 6638 points, which is similar to the scores of LG V30 and the Samsung Galaxy S8.

  • Samsung DeX Pad Features And Specifications

    Samsung DeX Pad Features And Specifications

    If you are planning to get the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Galaxy S9+, then Samsung DeX Pad is a must-have accessory. The second generation DeX Pad comes with added features compared to the original iteration. The Samsung DeX was launched along with the Galaxy S9 and the galaxy S9+ at MWC 2018.

    However, do note that the Samsung DeX is not included in the retail package. Instead, one has to buy it separately. As of now, there is no information on the price tag. However, the last generation DeX Station retailed at US$ 100, which is expected to remain the same.

    Here are the top 5 features of the Samsung DeX Pad:
    Using the smartphone as Keypad + trackpad

    This is the newest addition to features that were missing from the original DeX Station. With the Dex Pad, you can use your smartphone as a keypad or trackpad. However, you can also connect an external keypad (wired or wireless) using the dedicated USB port. However, when you are on the go you will appreciate precision trackpad.

    DeX Pad

    Connect to external display

    The USP of the Dex Pad is the ability to connect it to an external display or projector. In fact, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chipset can drive external monitors up to 2560 x 1440 resolution. Be it an official presentation preparation or binge-watching your favourite Amazon Prime show, your experiences will be escalated.

    Backward compatibility

    Samsung has also promised that the 2nd generation Dex Pad will also support older Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 smartphones. However, the company will push an OTA update in the future to enable the same.

    Multiple ports

    The Samsung Dex Pad offers one USB type C port, two USB type-A port, and a full-sized HDMI port. Using this device, one can connect additional peripherals like external hard discs, pen drives etc. With the DeX, you will get a fully fledged PC experience. However, the DeX Pad misses out on the ethernet port.

    Powered by Samsung Galaxy S9 charger

    The DeX Pad needs to be hooked up to the charger via USB type C port to work. However, it will not work with any USB type C charger but the output ratings are in line with the power required for the DeX. Similarly, the smartphones also get charged up when it is connected to the Dex.

  • Apple iPhone X Plus Display Image Leaked

    Apple iPhone X Plus Display Image Leaked

    A leak claims that the upcoming Apple iPhone X Plus might have a 6.5-inch edge-to-edge display. The overall design is similar to that of the original Apple iPhone X. The tipster claims that these photos have been obtained from LG facility in Vietnam. The tipster also claims that the poster is the part of “production equipment trail run”.

    This also confirms that the Apple will source the OLED displays from LG rather than Samsung. Though the screen digitizer found on the display offers a bigger form factor. However, the notch size remains the same.

    Apple iPhone X Plus

    What to expect from 2018 iPhone lineup?

    2018 will see three new iPhones being launched at the Apple annual launch event. One of them will be the 2018 iPhone X, iPhone X Plus and an iPhone X SE. Interestingly, the naming of the upcoming smartphones suggests that the successor to the iPhone SE will indeed be a large iPhone that has design elements similar to the iPhone X.

    Kuo claims the 2018 iPhone X will again start at US$ 1000, the iPhone X Plus will be priced higher (likely US$ 1200-US$ 1350) while the iPhone X SE will be priced at around US$ 700-US$ 800.

    The iPhone X 2018 (tentative name) will have the same 5.8 inch OLED display found on the current iPhone X. It will have a 2,700 to 2,800mAh battery, supplied primarily by Unimicron. The 2018 iPhone X will also be powered by a new chipset and is expected to feature advanced Face ID.

    2018 Apple iPhone
    iPhone SE 2 Concept

    The iPhone X Plus will have a 6.5-inch OLED display in a body that might not be much bigger than the iPhone 8 Plus’. It is expected to have a 3,400 to 3,500 mAh battery supplied Unimicron.

    Apple iPhone X SE?

    The Apple iPhone X SE will be the successor to the original Apple iPhone SE. The iPhone X SE will have a 6.1 inch LCD display with a design similar to the iPhone X. This means that Face ID will be introduced in this smartphone as well.

    The iPhone X SE will be powered by the latest chipset, just like the iPhone SE was. However, unlike the 2018 iPhone X and iPhone X Plus, it won’t feature wireless charging. It will also miss out on 3D Touch.

  • Samsung Galaxy J6 2018 Leaked On GeekBench

    Samsung Galaxy J6 2018 Leaked On GeekBench

    The 2018 iteration of the Samsung Galaxy J6 was spotted on Geekbench, which provided information on the insights of the smartphone. The smartphone comes with the model number SM-J600F. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Exynos 7870 Octa-core chipset, which is also used in the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017.  The smartphone scores 726 points on single core performance and 3643 points on the multi-core performance.

    The maximum display resolution supported by the chipset is limited to 1980 x 1200px. So, we might see a 720p or 1080p display panel. The listing does not reveal any information on the aspect ratio of the smartphone. Going by the Samsung’s track record, the phone might feature an older 16:9 aspect ratio.Samsung Galaxy J6 2018

    Benchmark details:

    As mentioned earlier, the Exynos 7870 chipset is based on a 14nm architecture with Octa-core CPU configuration. The Samsung Galaxy J6 2018 is powered by Exynos 7870 chipset with 2GB RAM. Similarly, the smartphone is expected to have at least 16GB storage with a dedicated micro SD card slot.

    The smartphone also runs on the latest Android 8 Oreo OS with custom Experience UI on the top. Which means, the smartphone will launch with the Google’s latest operating system.

    The device is expected to have a single primary camera and a single front-facing camera with no fancy portrait mode or X2 optical zoom. The Samsung Galaxy J6 2018 will have dual SIM card slots with 4G LTE and VoLte support on both the SIM slots. However, the 4G standby will be limited to one active SIM card at a time.

  • Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s Specifications Leaked

    Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s Specifications Leaked

    Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s will be unveiled in China on the 27th of March. A new live image of the smartphone has surfaced online, which sheds some light on the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s. In fact, the leaked image doesn’t say anything new, but it re-assures the already available information.

    The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s might be the third smartphone after the Galaxy S9 and Xperia Xz2 to launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The specifications of the device are in-line with the other flagship smartphones of 2018.Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s

    Specifications:

    The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s has a 6.01-inch 2160 x 1080px IPS LCD display with a corner notch. The main difference between the original Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s is the placement of the front-facing camera. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 didn’t have a notch. However, the front-facing camera was placed on an unusual bottom right corner. Similarly, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s’s camera is on the top right corner, which is an ideal place.

    Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Like the original version, we might not see a dedicated micro SD card slot or a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The device has a dual camera setup with a 16 MP primary sensor. However, there isn’t much information on the secondary sensor.

    The smartphone will run on Android 8 Oreo OS with custom MIUI skin on the top. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s has a massive 4400 mAh battery with possible support for Quick charge 4.0.

    Conclusion:

    One thing remains unclear about the smartphone despite the leaked image. The live image misses out on the tiny notch, that we have seen on the previously leaked press renders. Considering the specifications, the Mi Mix 2s looks like a great prospect especially with Xiaomi’s pricing strategy in mind.

  • Huawei P20 Live Images Leaked

    Huawei P20 Live Images Leaked

    It is now confirmed that the Huawei P20 will be launched in France on the 27th of March. However, one thing that is not clear is the main camera setup on the Huawei P20. Until now, most of the sources predicted the existence of triple camera setup.

    The company had a big banner at the MWC 2018 on the Huawei P20 product launch in France on 27th March, which gave us an insight into the triple camera setup. So, we might see a Huawei P20 Plus, which might sport a triple primary camera setup.

    However, a new leak from the tipster @evleaks confirms that the smartphone has a dual camera setup, not triple camera setup. In fact, the presence of the notch has been confirmed on the live image of the smartphone.

    Initial findings:

    The Huawei P20 runs on Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box with the custom EMUI skin on the top. Similar to the Honor View 10, the smartphone has a front-facing fingerprint scanner. The smartphone has a three-sided bezel-less design with a notch on the top.

    Due to the placement of fingerprint scanner on the bottom, there is a substantial amount of bezel at the bottom. At the back, there is a LEICA branded dual camera setup similar to the Huawei P10. The camera setup is placed vertically, similar to the Apple iPhone X.

    Expected specifications:

    The smartphone 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 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.

    Conclusion:

    In a recent interview at the MWC 2018, Huawei CEO confirmed that the Huawei P20 will be more powerful than the Apple iPhone X. In fact, the device has a lot of similarity to the Apple counterpart.

  • Moto E5 Plus Leaked Ahead Of MWC Launch

    Moto E5 Plus Leaked Ahead Of MWC Launch

    A new Motorola Moto E5 Plus smartphone leaked online by the tipster Evan Blass. However, this time it is an E series device rather than the G series device. At the first glance, we couldn’t make much of difference between the two. This is the first smartphone from Moto E lineup with the premium glass design.

    Interestingly, the fingerprint sensor will be housed inside the Moto logo on the back. Rumours predict that the company might launch the upgraded Moto G6 and Moto E5 series at the MWC 2018.

    Specifications:

    The Moto E5 Plus comes with 5.8-inch 1440 x 720px IPS LCD display with 2.5D tempered glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by an unknown quad-core chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB/64GB onboard flash storage.

    The mobile has a primary camera setup with dual camera cutout like the recently leaked Moto G6 lineup. However, it just has a single 13 MP primary camera and an empty cutout. However, on the front of the smartphone will be a dual camera setup of a 5MP primary sensor coupled with a 2MP depth sensor.

    The smartphone is expected to run on nearly stock Android 8 Oreo OS. In fact, there were rumours of Motorola adopting Lenovo’s custom skin for its upcoming line of budget smartphone. That, however, does not seem plausible.

    Conclusion:

    With the launch of 6th generation Moto smartphones, the is getting ready for the bezel-less frontier. However, as this is just a leak we have to wait until official announcement for the detailed specifications. Moto E5 Plus looks great with the modern design. In fact, it might contend with the Honor 9 Lite.

  • Energizer Power Max P16K Pro With 16000 mAh Battery Launched At MWC 2018

    Energizer Power Max P16K Pro With 16000 mAh Battery Launched At MWC 2018

    Energizer, the premium battery maker launched the Energizer Power Max P16K Pro at MWC 2018. This is the only production smartphone with a massive 16000 mAh battery.

    The dimensions of the smartphone are a bit unusual with a tank-like design. The smartphone looks like a beefed-up version of the Cat S60. For sure, this is the thickest modern smartphone with the modern internals.

    Pricing and availability:

    As of now, there is no information on pricing or availability.

    Energizer Power Max P16K Pro
    Credits: GSM Arena
    Specifications:

    The Energizer Power Max P16K Pro has a 5.9 inch 2160 x 1080px IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Helio P23 chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone also retains the 3.5 mm headphone jack, which means one can go on movie marathon on this mobile.

    The phone has a dual primary camera setup with 16 MP + 13 MP camera with 4K video recording capability. The front-facing camera setup also has a 13 MP primary sensor and a 5 MP depth sensing sensor for bokeh effect. So, the smartphone offers decent camera modules at least on paper.

    The device measures 15.2 mm at its thickest point and weighs around 300 grams. Considering the mammoth 16000 mAh battery, the weight of the device is quite acceptable.

    The Energizer Power Max P16K Pro supports fast charging via USB type C with the 12V rating. However, there is no information on the time required to charge the battery from 0 to 100 percent.

    Conclusion:

    The concept of a smartphone with a massive battery on the Energizer Power Max P16K Pro is very interesting. Probably, a smartphone with truly impressive battery life that no one complains about.

  • MediaTek Helio P60 Launched At MWC 2018

    MediaTek Helio P60 Launched At MWC 2018

    MediaTek launched the MediaTek Helio P60 chipset at MWC 2018. The is the most powerful P series chipset from the Chinese chipset manufacturer, which is based on 12nm FinFET architecture. This is the first processor from the brand with native features like hardware accelerated AI and a dedicated NeuroPilot Core.

    Features:

    The processor is manufactured by TSMC based on 12 nm FinFET technology based on big.LITTLE architecture. The four high-performance cores are based on ARM Cortex-A73 cores and the other four efficient cores are based on ARM Cortex-A53 cores. Compared to the Helio P30 chipset, the Helio P60 offers up to 70% improved CPU performance.

    The same goes for the GPU as well. The Mali-G72 MP3 is a flagship-class CPU, which is used in the chipsets like Kirin 970. The chipset offers a staggering 70% boost in overall GPU performance compared to its predecessor. In fact, the performance will be similar to Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset.

    The dedicated NeuroPilot can handle native AI tasks using Android Neural Networks API with class-leading performance. The three image sensing processors support dual camera module. In fact, this uses 16% less power by combining Ai accelerators with the real-time image enhancement.

    The MediaTek Helio P60 chipset supports displays with up to 1080p resolution. In fact, the smartphone manufacturers can go with a display with up to 20:9 aspect ratio.  In terms of storage and RAM, the chipset can handle up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM. The chipset can handle UFS 2.1 storage.

    Finally, coming to the connectivity the processor can handle dual LTE and VoLte network with Cat 7 download speeds and Cat 13 upload speeds.

    Comparison:
    MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Helio P30 MediaTek Helio X30
    CPU Configuration 4 x ARM Cortex A53 @2.0GHz
    4 x ARM Cortex A73 @2.0GHz    		 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.65GHz
    4 x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 2.3GHz    		 4 x ARM Cortex-A35 @ 1.9GHz
    4 x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz
    2 x ARM Cortex-A73 @ 2.5GHz
    GPU Mali-G72 MP3 @ 800MHz Mali-G71 MP2 @ 950MHz PowerVR GT7400+ @ 800MHz
    Manufacturing process 12 nm FinFET 16 nm FFC 10 nm FinFET

     

  • Lenovo Yoga 730 And Flex 14 Launched At MWC 2018

    Lenovo Yoga 730 And Flex 14 Launched At MWC 2018

    Lenovo launched two new notebooks at MWC 2018. The Lenovo Yoga 730 is a premium offering, which comes with built-in far-field-mics with Alexa AI. The Flex 14 is more of an affordable offering from the company. Both the notebooks are powered by Windows 10 OS.

    Pricing and availability:

    The Lenovo Yoga 730 comes in Iron Grey and Platinum Silver, which will be available from April, starting at US$ 879.99. The Flex 14 will be available in onyx black colour, which will be available from April, starts at US$ 600.

    Design and features:

    Both the notebooks from Lenovo offers flip to tablet mode with support for touch input. The display edges have been curved to offer a smoother tablet-using experience on the Lenovo Yoga 730. The Yoga 730 also offers a built-in fingerprint scanner. However, it misses out on the Windows Hello camera feature.

    The laptop acts as Alexa hub, which can be used to control other Alexa accessories. However, the notebooks need to be up and running to access Alexa AI.Lenovo Yoga 730

    Specifications of Lenovo Yoga 730:

    The Lenovo Yoga 730 comes in 13 inch and 15 inch display with 1980 x 1080p resolution. Under the hood, the notebook is based on 8th generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with 8/16GB RAM and 512/1TB SSD. The 13 inch variant is equipped with Intel UHD 620 GPU and the 15 inch variant has a powerful GTX 1050 GPU.

    The notebook comes with plenty of port options, including dual Thunderbolt 3 port, one full-sized USB 3.0,  USB type C port, and a mini HDMI port. The notebook also supports Active Pen 2, which has to be bought separately. In fact, the Thunderbolt can be used to connect external GPU for additional power.

    Specifications of Lenovo Flex 14:

    The Lenovo Flex 14 will also be called as Lenovo Yoga 530 in the European markets. As the name suggests, the Lenovo Flex 14 has a 14 inch full HD 1980 x 1080px resolution display with touch input. Similarly, one can choose between the 8th gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with up to 16GB RAM. However, the storage is limited to a maximum of 512 GB SSD.

    The choice of ports on the Flex 14 includes 2x USB-A 3.0 ports, one USB C 3.1 port, 3.5 mm headphone jack and a mini HDMI port. However, like the Yoga 730, there is no Alexa AI integration.

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