Author: Yashonil Gupta

Latest Renders Reveal The Upcoming Moto Z4 In All Its Glory

Motorola, a renowned smartphone OEM, launched the first Moto Z smartphone back in the year 2016. Remarkably, the aforementioned smartphone lineup allows users to add certain functionalities with the help of additional accessories called Moto Mods. The functionality that a Moto Mod can add could range from external battery pack to a loudspeaker pack to even an optical zoom camera. The company is expected to launch a new device in the lineup in the following weeks. This handset, allegedly called the Moto Z4 has been leaked in design renders by the popular gadget tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) on Twitter.

Moto Z4

The upcoming Moto Z4 is expected to be a mid-range offering from Motorola. Leaked renders of the smartphone reveal it will sport a design that is reminiscent of its predecessors. The reason the design remains the same may be because of the promised uniform support of the Moto Mods accessories across different generations for a minimum of three years. While the promised support would have ended with the Moto Z3 launched last year, the company may be sticking with the same design with the Moto Z4 for the accessories to last longer and making the upgrade easier for buyers of the old device.

Previous leaks suggest the upcoming Moto Z4 will feature a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, the company will use a waterdrop notch on top of the display like seen in the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus. For biometrics security, it may have an in display fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology. The handset will run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which is also found in the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics according to the renders, the Moto Z4 will have a single rear camera which is expected to be an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

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Past leaks claim the Moto Z4 will be powered by a 3600 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The smartphone is likely to run on the latest Android 9 Pie with some additional customisation by Motorola. Leaked renders of the handset reveal it will have a USB Type C port for charging and data syncing and will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. The increased intensity of the leaks of the device hint its launch is imminent. Unfortunately, details about the pricing are not available yet, but it is reported to launch at a price of US$ 450 (Rs. 31,300).

May 2, 2019
World’s First Organ Delivery Via A Drone Carried Out In The US

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), commonly known as drones have become very popular lately. Since their inception, they have been used for going into places where it is not feasible for a human to reach. In a recent breakthrough, a drone was used to deliver a kidney for a transplant in the University of Maryland (UMD) medical centre, USA. It is the first time in the world a feat like this has been achieved and it is said to have groundbreaking implications once it becomes mainstream.

What Happened?

On the 26th of April, 2019, a University of Maryland unmanned aircraft has delivered a donor kidney to surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center for successful transplantation into a patient with kidney failure. This flight was a result of a collaboration between the transplant physicians, researchers, and aviation engineers at the university. It was also collaborated on by the people at the living legacy Foundation of Maryland (LLF). The patient was a 44-year-old woman from Baltimore who had spent eight years on dialysis. She was noted saying the whole thing would not have been possible a few years ago.

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The University of Maryland (UMD) claims it carried out around 44 test flights over the course of 700 hours. To ensure maximum success rates, every possible precaution was taken and many redundancies were built into the system to protect the payload. After the drone successfully completed the required number of test flights, it was only then it was allowed to do a demo with a live organ. The new way of organ delivery through an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or drone is expected to be a revolutionary step in organ transplants. If found mainstream acceptance, it will cut travel time significantly because of not facing traffic like done in roads.

May 1, 2019

Apple Announces $58 Billion Revenue In Q2 2019 As iPhone Sales Drop By 30%

Apple, one of the biggest technology companies in the world released its quarterly earnings on April 30. According to the reports, the company earned US$ 58 billion in revenue and $11.56 billion in profits. While the company stopped revealing the sales of iPhones, iPads and Macs starting last year, a separate report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has also been announced, revealing the same. It stated the global smartphone market saw a decline of around 6 percent Year on Year (YoY) compared to the same quarter in the year 2018. This led to Apple iPhones performing the worst out of the bunch, seeing a sharp sales decline of 30 percent over last year.

Apple’s Revenue For The Quarter

Apple earlier predicted revenue between US$ 55 billion and US$ 59 billion for this quarter of the year. While the actual number hits the predicted mark, it is slightly lower than the US$ 61.1 billion the company announced the same quarter last year. The lower number is credited due to the gradually diminishing hardware sales. Despite the decrease in revenue, the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook was noted saying the company has hit an all-time record for services and has seen a strong momentum of Wearables and Home accessories category. According to him, more details about the companies revenues and sales will be shared at the 30th Annual WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) scheduled for the month of June.

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Furthermore, according to the aforementioned quarterly report by IDC, Apple shipped around 36.4 million iPhones during this quarter of the year. Notably, this is a significant 30.2 percent decline compared to the same time period last year when it shipped 52.2 million iPhones. The total breakdown of Apple’s revenue breakdown by its hardware products compared to last year is mentioned below.

Product	Revenue in 2019	Revenue in 2018
iPhone	US$ 31.05 Billion	US$ 37.55 Billion
Services	US$ 11.45 Billion	US$ 9.85 Billion
Mac	US$ 5.51 Billion	US$ 5.77 Billion
Wearable and Home	US$ 5.13 Billion	US$ 3.94 Billion
iPad	US$ 4.87 Billion	US$ 4.01 Billion
Total	US$ 58.01 Billion	US$ 61.13 Billion

May 1, 2019

Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL India Launch Date Teased By Flipkart

It has been long anticipated that Google, the renowned American technology company will soon release two new smartphones. These devices allegedly called the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are expected to be the company’s mid-range offerings. While Google teased the handsets will be unveiled on the 7th of May on the sidelines of the Google I/O developers conference, no information on their Indian availability had been hinted before. In a recent listing, Flipkart; an e-commerce website in the country has revealed the upcoming smartphones from Google may launch on the 8th of May in India.

Pixel 3a, 3a XL India Launch

In a dedicated page on its website, Flipkart has shared a similar teaser as Google did a while ago to tease the Pixel 3a & 3a XL. While it doesn’t reveal any key detail about the smartphones, it claims more information about them will be available on the 8th of May. It is speculated the devices will be announced at the same time as the aforementioned global launch.

Pixel 3a, 3a XL

The upcoming Pixel 3a lineup will be Google’s first mid-range smartphone offering and the specced down versions of the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL respectively. The devices have been previously leaked to sport a design that is reminiscent of their elder siblings. However, the material of choice is expected to be polycarbonate instead of metal and glass on the Pixel 3 & 3 XL. The front is expected to be dominated by a 5.6 inch OLED display on the Pixel 3a while the Pixel 3a XL will sport a 6-inch OLED display. For biometrics and security, both the handsets will feature a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Google Pixel 3XL

Under the hood, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are reported to be kitted with the 10nm Snapdragon 670 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core processor and the Adreno 612 GPU. For optics, an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP single rear camera is expected in both the smartphones, while the front camera will have a resolution of 8 MP. In terms of memory and storage, the devices are expected to feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Past leaks suggest that both the smartphones in the Pixel 3a lineup will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery with support for fast charging. Like its elder siblings, they are expected to run on the latest Android 9 Pie with a stock interface and will get fast software updates. Unlike their elder siblings, they are expected to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack as seen in previously leaked images. A former listing on the Bluetooth certification website reveals the smartphones will support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

Pricing & Availability

Google Pixel 3XL

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As mentioned above, the Pixel 3a smartphone duo will be launched on the 7th of May at the Google I/O conference. Unfortunately, details about the pricing of the devices in India are not available yet. But they are expected to start at Rs. 35,000 for the Pixel 3a and Rs. 45,000 for the Pixel 3a XL.

May 1, 2019
Redmi X Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Leaked In Press Renders

It has been leaked multiple times over the past few weeks that Redmi; a known smartphone OEM, will release a flagship device soon. While the details of the handset had been leaked previously, its design still remained shrouded in mystery. A famous gadget leaker on Twitter has now revealed what the upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi; allegedly called the Redmi X will look like.

Redmi X

The upcoming Redmi X will be the first flagship smartphone by the Redmi brand since its inception. According to the leaked renders, it will sport a glass design on the front and the back with a metal chassis. Previous leaks revealed it will have a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The device will have a pop-up camera mechanism, like the one seen in the Vivo V15 Pro to house the front-facing sensor in a bid to maximise the screen real estate. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, the images suggest it will feature an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Vivo V15 Pro

Previous leaks further revealed the Redmi X flagship smartphone will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will sport a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor; a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the handset will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32 MP front-facing camera housed in the popup mechanism on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the Redmi flagship may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Pricing and Availability

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The upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi is expected to launch in the following weeks. The wallpaper and previous leaks of the device hint it will be made in collaboration with the Avengers: Endgame movie which hit the theatres on April 26. It is thus expected to launch while the hype of the movie remains at its apex. As far as pricing is concerned, since Redmi is known for pricing its products aggressively, the handset is expected to be priced under the Rs. 30,000 mark in India.

May 1, 2019
Huawei Kirin 985 SoC To Debut In The Second Half Of 2019

Huawei, the second largest smartphone OEM in the world, announced the Kirin 980 mobile processor for use in its flagship smartphones last year. It was the successor to the Kirin 970 and was manufactured on a new, 7nm fabrication process which boasts of increased performance and efficiency. The SoC has since made its way in a number of devices including the Mate 20 Pro and the latest P30 Pro launched last month. According to a fresh report by a Chinese news source, Huawei is working on a successor to the Kirin 980 which will be called the Kirin 985 and will be announced in the third quarter of this year.

Kirin 985 SoC

Kirin 980

According to reports, the upcoming Kirin 985 SoC will not be a significant upgrade over the last generation like its predecessor. It will, however, focus on refining the overall experience and improving the performance and battery life of smartphones featuring it. Like the Kirin 980, it will be featured in Huawei’s and Honor’s flagship smartphones and will be manufactured on a 7nm fabrication process. It will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Noteworthy, TSMC also produces mobile chipsets for use in Apple’s iPhones and iPads.

P30 Pro

The upcoming Kirin 985 SoC will reportedly be manufactured using the FlipChip Package on Package (FC- PoP) method. This method of mobile chipset production allows the vertical stacking of transistors, which will increase its density. Because of the change in the manufacturing process, the performance is touted to increase by up to 20 percent.

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It is also reported the new mobile processor from Huawei will have a 5G modem inbuilt, which insinuates all future smartphones featuring the chipset will have support for 5G networks. The company will start the mass production of the Kirin 980 in the third quarter of this year. The chipset is expected to first feature in the next device in the Huawei Mate series, presumably called the Mate 30.

April 30, 2019
Pixel 3a, 3a XL Get Bluetooth Certification Ahead Of Official Launch

American technology giant Google is anticipated to launch two new smartphones in the month of May. These devices, alleged to be called the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will be the watered down variants of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL handsets launched last year. In the fresh development of the upcoming smartphones, they have been granted Bluetooth certification and have been listed on the official Bluetooth launch Studio website.

Pixel 3a/3a XL

The upcoming Pixel 3a lineup will be Googles first mid-range offering. The smartphones have been previously leaked to sport a design that is reminiscent of their elder siblings. However, the material of choice is expected to be polycarbonate instead of metal and glass on the Pixel 3 & 3 XL. The front is expected to be dominated by a 5.6-inch OLED display on the Pixel 3a while the Pixel 3a XL will have a 6 inch OLED display. For biometrics and security, both the devices will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Google Pixel 3XL

Under the hood, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are reported to run on the 10nm Snapdragon 670 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core processor and the Adreno 612 GPU. For optics, a 12 MP rear camera is expected in both the smartphones, while the front camera will have a resolution of 8 MP. In terms of memory and storage, the devices are expected to have 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of onboard storage.

Past leaks suggest that both the smartphones in the Pixel 3a lineup will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery with support for fast charging. Like its elder siblings, they are expected to run on the current Android 9 Pie with a stock interface and will receive fast software updates. The leaked images also confirm the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack on at least one of the two devices. The listing on the Bluetooth certification website reveals the smartphones will support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

Pricing & Availability

Google Pixel 3XL

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It is expected the company will launch the Pixel 3a smartphone duo at Google I/O next month. The previous leak of the pricing of both the devices revealed the Pixel 3a will start at CAD 649 (Rs. 33,900). While the Pixel 3a XL will start at CAD 799 (Rs. 41,600).

April 30, 2019
Apple To Include 18W Charger, USB-C To Lightning Cable With 2019 iPhones

Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones in the month of September this year. These smartphones will be the successor to the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max respectively that were launched last year. In the latest report by a Japanese blog, it is claimed the company will include new accessories with the upcoming iPhones. According to the source, all three smartphone variants will ship with an 18W charger and a USB Type-C to Lightning Cable in the box.

New iPhone Accessories

iPhone XR

Apple has been providing the fast charging feature in its smartphones since the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X launched in the year 2017. However, the devices are not shipped with a fast charger and users must purchase it separately if they want to make use of the functionality. It was rumoured last year that Apple will bundle an 18W fast charger with the 2018 iPhones but the reports turned out to be false. But with the launch of the iPad Pro tablet late last year, Apple for the first time bundled an 18W fast charger along with it. Therefore, the company is expected to provide the aforementioned accessories with future iPhone models; which includes an 18W power adapter and a USB Type-C to lightning cable.

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It has been anticipated that Apple, as it did with the 2018 iPad Pro, will switch to USB Type-C in its future iPhone models. Since the iPhone 5 launched in 2012, the company has used a proprietary connector called the Lightning port. While the above reports put an end to them; it is still expected the company is towards making a gradual transition to the users, so that they find it easier to switch. Shipping a USB Type-C to Lightning cable will also make connecting future iPhones to a MacBook easier as purchasing a separate cable won’t be required.

April 30, 2019
Moto E6 Specifications Leak Online Before Official Launch
Motorola launched the Moto G7 series of smartphones at an event in Brazil in the month of February. The devices boast of a new design by the company, with competitive features at a lucrative price tag. In a fresh tweet, a known tipster has claimed a new handset by Motorola, codenamed “surfna” is in the works. This smartphone is expected to be the budget-centric, Moto E6 which has been anticipated for a while now.

Moto E6

Moto E5 Plus

The Moto E6 will be the next entrant in the company’s budget smartphone lineup. It is expected to feature a similar design to its predecessor, the Moto E5, complete with a polycarbonate body. According to the source, the device will have a 5.45-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 px. Like the new Moto G7 Play and G7 Power, a display notch is expected on the handset to maximise the screen real estate. For biometrics and security, the Moto E6 may sport a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

The leak further insinuates Moto E6 will be kitted with the 28nm Snapdragon 430 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core Cortex A53 CPU and the Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a single f/2.0 aperture equipped 13 MP rear camera. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 5 MP sensor is also expected to be housed on top of the display. For memory and storage, the device will be available in the following variants.
- 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
- 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM
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The leak further reveals the Moto E6 will run on the latest Android 9 Pie and will feature a stock interface with some customisations by Motorola. Unfortunately, details about the battery capacity of the smartphone are not known yet. The tipster claims the device will launch soon on a few mobile carriers in the US. The Moto E6 is expected to retail at around Rs. 8,999 when it is launched in India.
April 30, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Home Mini Smart Speaker Passes Bluetooth Certification, Launch Imminent

Samsung launched its first smart speaker, the Galaxy Home alongside the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone last year. While the speaker isn’t available to buy yet, it boasts of Bixby integration and powerful sound output. Fresh leaks suggest a smaller sibling of the Galaxy Home might be on its way. Another smart speaker, named Galaxy Home Mini has just received its Bluetooth certification suggesting an imminent launch.

Galaxy Home Mini

Galaxy Home

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) speaker by Samsung with model number SM-V310 was spotted on the Bluetooth Studio website. The name mentioned in the listing is Galaxy Home Mini, which the name suggests will be the more affordable model of the regular Galaxy Home. While the website doesn’t mention more information about the device, it is revealed the speaker will support Bluetooth 4.2 standards. The Home Mini will also run the Bixby voice assistant which was introduced back in the year 2017 alongside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.

Google Home Mini

The Galaxy Home Mini smart speaker will compete against the likes of the Google Home Mini and Amazon Echo Dot. Both the latter have been available in the market for a while now and are very popular among those looking for a portable smart speaker. Additionally, while Google’s offering runs the Google Assistant, the Echo Dot features Alexa voice assistant. Both the digital assistants have been present in smartphones and speakers for a while now and offer a more refined experience than Bixby in its current state.

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As far as the pricing and availability are concerned, the recent Bluetooth certification hints the Galaxy Home Mini may be announced soon. It may be available alongside the much delayed Galaxy Home smart speaker in the following weeks. In terms of pricing, the device is expected to be priced similar to its competitors. So the Galaxy Home Mini may retail at around US$ 50 (Rs. 3,500).

April 29, 2019
Samsung Patents A Distinctive Smartphone With Display On Front And Back

Ever since the race to a bezel-less smartphone started in the year 2016, major OEMs have tried to innovate unique solutions in a bid to maximise the screen real estate in their devices. Along the way, unconventional technologies like a display notch as seen in the iPhone X series, hole punch displays as seen in the Galaxy S10 lineup and dual displays present in Vivo Nex Dual Display and the Nubia X, have surfaced in current smartphones. A fresh patent filed by Korean electronics giant Samsung reveals it is working on a new way to increase the screen to body ratio in future handsets.

Samsung Dual Display Smartphone

Samsung filed for a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the aforementioned smartphone back in October of 2016. It was approved and published in the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) database on the 25th of April 2019. The images in the patent reveal a mobile device with an alleged ‘Multi-Plane Display’. This essentially means a device with a display on the front and back which can be controlled simultaneously.

The aforementioned patent by Samsung shows a smartphone with three different parts of the display. The front of the device is entirely covered by a screen. This screen or display extends to the top of the handset and goes on to cover around 75 percent of the back of the device. While the main display seems folded, it might not need to open and close like the Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone. The patents also reveal a home button inside the display, which might provide haptic feedback when pressed. Samsung’s Dual Display smartphone, when launched may also feature a single camera sensor on the back side of the device. As there are displays on either side, images and videos can be clicked or recorded from the front as well as the back of the handset.

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As far as the usability of Samsung’s Dual Display Smartphone is concerned, the patents reveal the device will use hand gestures to control the User Interface of the handset. A similar operation method was implemented in the LG G8 ThinQ launched back in the month of February. The display on the top may be limited to notifications while the rear panel may be used for taking selfies and using the smartphone with one hand. Unfortunately, no details about the release date and pricing of the device are available yet, but they are expected to be unveiled in the following weeks.

April 29, 2019
Redmi Popup Camera Phone Spotted In Video

Redmi separated from its parent company Xiaomi back in the month of January this year. While the brand has since launched smartphones in the budget and the mid-range segment, it has been long rumoured to announce a flagship device. Key details of the handset have been leaked online time and again. The official Redmi account on Chinese social networking website, Weibo has shared a video revealing the flagship smartphone will have an elevating selfie camera like the Vivo V15 Pro. The device may also be made in partnership with the latest superhero movie, Avengers: Endgame.

Redmi Flagship Smartphone

The upcoming Redmi 855 smartphone will be the company’s first flagship device since its inception earlier this year. According to previous leaks, it will have an all-glass design on the front and back, like the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The handset will have a 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The leaked video reveals the smartphone will have a pop-up camera mechanism to house the front-facing sensor which maximises the screen real estate. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it is expected to feature an in display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock technology.

Previous leaks further reveal the flagship smartphone from Redmi will run on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will sport a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor; a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the handset will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32 MP front-facing camera housed in the popup mechanism on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the Redmi flagship may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

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The upcoming flagship smartphone from Redmi is expected to launch in the following weeks. As mentioned above, a limited edition variant of the device might be made in collaboration with the Avengers: Endgame movie which hit the theatres on April 26. It is thus expected to launch soon while the hype of the movie is at its apex. As far as pricing is concerned, since Redmi is known for pricing its products aggressively, the handset is expected to be priced under the Rs. 30,000 mark in India.

April 29, 2019
The OnePlus 7 Pro Gets An A+ Display Rating From DisplayMate
OnePlus is all set to launch its latest generation of smartphones at an event on the 14th of May which will allegedly carry the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro moniker. While they are still a few weeks away from the official announcement, key details of the devices have been leaked time and again (1, 2, 3). In a fresh tweet by DisplayMate; a noted display calibration and testing company it has been revealed the high end OnePlus 7 Pro has received its highest A+ rating for the display.

What Is DisplayMate?

DisplayMate's in-depth Lab Tests of the OnePlus 7 Pro OLED Display have just been completed, earning our Highest A+ Display Rating. Our in-depth Display Shoot-Out will be published here on May 14.
— DisplayMate Tech (@DisplayMate) April 29, 2019

DisplayMate is a well-known display benchmarking company that tests, evaluates and compares all types of displays, like monitors, projectors, mobile displays, etc. It also offers professional display calibration software for consumers. The company has been in the limelight for the last few years when it started testing and ranking mobile displays. It is often considered as an industry standard in display testing.

OnePlus 7 Pro: Specifications

As mentioned above, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be the specced up variant of the regular OnePlus 7. It will have a similar all glass design on the front and rear, complete with a metal chassis to provide reinforcement. According to previous leaks, the smartphone will have a massive 6.7-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution 3120 x 1440 px and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Unlike the regular variant, the Pro variant will use an elevating pop-up camera mechanism like the Vivo V15 Pro. For biometrics and securely unlocking the device, it will have an in display fingerprint scanner and will support face unlock technology.

The leak claims, like the regular variant, the OnePlus 7 Pro will also run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera setup, comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor; an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor and an f/ 2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor. For selfies, it will have an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera hidden in the aforementioned pop-up mechanism. Reportedly, the device will have Ultra Fast Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard and will be available in the following memory variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
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The leaks also state the OnePlus 7 Pro will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 30W Warp charging. The smartphone will also be available in a 5G variant which will support the next generation of mobile connectivity standard. It will be available in three colour variants, namely Mirror Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue.
April 29, 2019
Realme 3 Pro To Go On Sale For The First Time In India Today
Realme, the Shenzen based smartphone OEM and a subsidiary of Oppo, launched the Realme C2 and the Realme 3 Pro smartphones on the 22nd of April in India. While the former caters to the budget segment, the latter is targeted towards the mid-range handset buyers. It boasts of competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag. The top of the line smartphone from the company, the Realme 3 Pro is all set to go on sale starting today.

Pricing And Availability

As previously mentioned, the Realme 3 Pro will go on sale starting today in India. It will be available exclusively on Flipkart and Realme.com starting 12 noon. As far as pricing is concerned, the smartphone starts at Rs 13,999 for the base variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Internal Storage. The top end variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage is priced at Rs 16,999.

Click Here to buy the Realme 3 Pro on Flipkart

Specifications

To recall, the Realme 3 Pro is the latest entrant in the company’s flagship lineup. The smartphone has a polycarbonate body with a 3D gradient design at the back and minimal bezels on the front. It has a 6.3 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. To ensure maximum screen real estate on the handset, a waterdrop notch housing the front camera and the earpiece is placed on the top of the display. For biometrics and security, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Realme 3 Pro is kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is manufactured using 10nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. For optics, the smartphone features dual-rear cameras consisting of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor combined with a 5 MP depth sensor. Notably, an ultra HD mode on the device is capable of capturing images up to 64 MP in resolution. For selfies, there is an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP sensor housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. As far as memory and storage are concerned, the Realme 3 Pro will be available in the following variants:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
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The Realme 3 Pro will be powered by a 4045 mAh battery with support for Oppo’s VOOC 3.0 20W fast charging. The smartphone has a dedicated microSD storage of support up to 512GB. It runs on the latest ColorOS 6 based on top of the current Android 9 Pie. According to the company, the device will be splashproof/dustproof as it has a P2i coating on it and will support the Camera2 API. It also will have an unlocked bootloader out of the box to allow more customisation of the smartphone. The Realme 3 Pro will be available in three colours, namely Nitro Blue, Lightning Purple and Carbon Grey.

Click Here to buy the Realme 3 Pro on Flipkart
April 29, 2019
Realme Flagship Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC Leaked, Launch Imminent

Realme launched its latest device, the Realme 3 Pro at an event on the 22nd of April. The smartphone boasts of competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag. While it was long believed the aforementioned handset is the company’s flagship offering, a recent leak reveals Realme has other plans. An unknown smartphone with the model number RMX1901 has surfaced on Chinese certification website TENNA. The device is reported to feature top tier specifications and a significantly affordable price than the competition.

Realme’s Flagship Smartphone

The upcoming smartphone from Realme will be the company’s first flagship offering. Leaked details reveal it will measure 161.2 × 76 × 9.4 mm and will sport a polycarbonate body like the Realme 3 Pro. The back of the handset has been shown to have a gradient colour scheme. It will have a 6.5-inch display OLED display with an FHD+ resolution. Images of the device insinuate it will use a pop-up mechanism to house the front camera. Since a physical fingerprint scanner is not visible anywhere around the smartphone, an in display sensor is expected to make its debut on the device.

Reports claim the upcoming flagship smartphone from Realme will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and uses the Adreno 640 GPU for graphics. The images reveal the device will have a vertically stacked dual rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. For selfies, a single front-facing camera is expected to be housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the display. More details about the memory and storage remain shrouded in mystery as of yet.

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The listing further reveals the Realme flagship smartphone will be powered by a 3680 mAh battery with support for VOOC fast charging. The handset is likely to run on the company’s latest ColorOS 6 on top of current Android 9 Pie. While the company hasn’t made any announcement regarding the device, the listing suggests it may launch soon.

April 26, 2019