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  • Huawei Mate 20 Pro Launched In China With A New Variant

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro Launched In China With A New Variant

    The Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 Pro and the Porsche Edition Mate 20 RS were launched last week in an event held in London. The flagship devices from Huawei are the first to feature the Hisilicon Kirin 980 SoC, manufactured using the 7 nm process. The devices vary not only in terms of pricing but also in their features and target market. The Mate 20 is the entry-level device out of the lineup while the Mate 20 X is a gaming and performance oriented phone. The Mate 20 Pro on the other hand is their true flagship phone with all of Huawei’s latest features, to take on the likes of the Pixel 3 and iPhone XS.

    A New Variant

    However, the Chinese event introducing the devices saw a surprising new launch, that of a new variant of the Mate 20 Pro. One of the main features of the Mate 20 Pro was its in-display fingerprint sensor. The additional variant launched in China does not have a fingerprint sensor and has 6 GB of RAM along with 128 GB of storage. The change is huge, considering that the company dropped one of the most attractive features of the device.

    At the same time, it also shows that the Mate 20 Pro has much more than just one feature that makes it attractive. The Chinese smartphone market is extremely competitive, even in the premium segment. With the launch of the Mi Mix 3 with 10 GB of RAM and also the upcoming Honor Magic 2, the smartphone manufacturer might be looking for ways to cut the price of the device to ensure it offers a better bargain.

    Mate 20 Pro Specifications

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 6.39 inch Curved OLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px and a 538 ppi pixel density. The display has a notch which houses the front camera and sensors for the 3D Face Unlock technology and has a 19:5:9 aspect ratio. The device also has an in-display fingerprint scanner for securely unlocking it. The device runs on the latest flagship processor from Huawei, the Kirin 980. The processor is made using the 7nm manufacturing process and is faster than the A12 Bionic chip by Apple, according to Huawei. The processor also has dual Neural Processing Units which help it compute solutions to task based questions with ease and in a shorter period of time. The NPUs also help in providing AI camera modes with automatic scene detection and different shooting modes while recording video.

    The device has a triple camera setup which is made in collaboration with Leica. The setup consists of a main 40 MP wide lens with an f/1.8 aperture. Along with this it has a 20 MP f/2.2 ultra wide sensor and an 8 MP f/2.4 telephoto sensor. The camera has super HDR capability and can also take macro shots of objects as close as 2.5 cm. The Mate 20 Pro has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating and is also provided with a special underwater case which helps you shoot in depths of upto 5 metres.

    Reverse Wireless Charging

    The device has a 4,200 mAh battery along with a 40 W fast charger which claims to charge 1% in just 30 seconds. The device is also compatible with Huawei’s 15 W fast wireless charger. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro also features an impressive ‘reverse wireless charging’ feature with which you can charge other wireless charging capable device using yourMate 20 Pro.

    Also Read: Huawei Launches The Huawei Mate 20, 20 X and 20 Pro

    The Huawei Mate 20 costs €799 for its 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and €849 for its 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The device will launch in India in the month of November.

  • Huawei Plans To Manufacture Mobile Phones In India

    Huawei Plans To Manufacture Mobile Phones In India

    Many smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo and OnePlus have already set up their manufacturing processes in India. Manufacturers are increasingly preferring India as a manufacturing hub over China because of the advantages in terms of labour and government’s favourability. Huawei, the $150 billion Chinese giant, has said to a news website that they intend to begin manufacturing phones in India as early as next year. They have already set up plans to open 1000 storefronts all across the country to gauge the market.

    Huawei’s Make In India

    The company’s VP has informed that they look at India strategically. They now intend to grow their presence through the launch of devices in the mid and premium end of the market. Manufacturing in India reduces the price of the smartphones for the Indian market drastically. Currently there is a 20% import duty levied on smartphones that will be negated once they are manufactured locally. This is specially important for a price sensitive market. In 2017, Huawei accounted 153 million in global smartphone sales. The company also stated that they plan to manufacture the phones with their partner Flex who has a factory in Chennai. This in turn will generate new jobs and will help India as well in the long run.

    Also Read: Huawei Crosses Apple, Becomes Number 2 Smartphone Maker Worldwide

    The company representative has also said that apart from China, they have seen a significant growth across many different markets including Europe. Xiaomi is currently the largest phone manufacturer in India. They buy their devices from Foxconn’s India unit. India is one of the most lucrative smartphone markets and has immense potential for growth. Huawei however is the largest phone manufacturer in China, which is the world’s biggest smartphone market. The company has also stated that they plan to import other products such as smartwatches and laptops for now. They have also indicated that they may manufacture these locally as well, once they start gaining popularity.

  • Huawei Launches Huawei Watch GT & Band 3 Pro With Heartrate Sensor

    Huawei Launches Huawei Watch GT & Band 3 Pro With Heartrate Sensor

    Huawei has launched a series of wearables at the launch of the Honor Mate 20 Series. The new products launched by the company include the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 Pro, Watch GT, and the Band 3 Pro.

    The Watch GT is a revision to the smartwatch 1 & 2 and the Huawei Band 3 Pro is an update for the Huawei Band.

    Huawei Watch GT

    The Huawei Watch GT is a Lite OS based smartwatch which features sleep tracking, fitness tracking, and GPS capabilities. The Watch GT is waterproof for up to 50 meters, measures 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.6 mm and weighs in at 46 grams without the strap. The device has a circular 1.39 inch AMOLED display with a 454 x 454 px resolution 326 ppi pixel density.

    The Watch GT is made out of metal with a ceramic bezel and is available in two finishes; Stainless Steel and Black Stainless Steel. The straps for the watch are available in 4 colours: Graphite Black, Saddle Brown, Glacier Grey, and Fluorescent Green.

    The watch uses Bluetooth 4.2 to connect with smartphones and is compatible with both Android and iOS. Huawei claims a 2-week long battery backup with active fitness tracking and up to 30 days with normal watch functionalities. Although, if you use it in continuous exercise tracking mode with heart rate monitor and GPS on the battery backup drops down to just 22 hours. However, the Watch GT can be fully charged in a mere 2 hours.

     

    Huawei Watch GT has dual chipsets, a high power efficiency chipset for running less power-intensive processes and a second chipset which is up to 6x faster than the first for running features like activity tracking and heart rate monitor. This according to Huawei allows the watch to get this long battery life.

    The Watch GT has an inbuilt heart rate sensor that can monitor and record the user’s heart rate, that can also be displayed on a smartphone app at a later point. It can also record sleeping patterns and suggest improvements for better sleep. The Watch GT has GPS capabilities and will be able to track you while you go out for your runs.

    Huawei Band 3 Pro

    The Huawei Band 3 Pro offers a less invasive and more lightweight option for those with fitness tracking needs. The Band 3 pro does have a GPS tracker, heart rate sensor, and is waterproof to upto 50 meters. It measures 45 x 19 x 11 mm and only weighs 25 grams, almost half of the Watch GT. It has a metal construction with a high gloss UV coating and a silicone rubber strap. The smart band has a 0.95 inch 2.5D AMOLED  display with a 240 x 120 px resolution. The Band 3 Pro is built on the Applo 3 microprocessor.

    The Huawei Band 3 Pro apart from the touchscreen has a physical home button to easily navigate through the menus. Like the Watch GT, it also uses Bluetooth 4.2 to connect and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The Band 3 Pro has an inbuilt heart rate sensor that can monitor and record the user’s heart rate, that can also be displayed on a smartphone app at a later point. It can also record sleeping patterns and suggest improvements for better sleep. All the activities can be monitored and tagged in the App and then later reviewed for data collection on the user’s daily performance.

    Also Read: Huawei Launches Porsche Edition Mate RS

    The Huawei Band 3 Pro is priced at €199 (around Rs. 16,900) and the Huawei Watch GT has a price of  €249 (around Rs. 21,100). Both, the smartwatch and fitness band are available for pre-order in the UK and will be available in other markets including India in November.

  • Huawei Launches Porsche Edition Mate 20 RS

    Huawei Launches Porsche Edition Mate 20 RS

    Huawei has launched it’s 2018 flagship phones the Mate 20 and 20 Pro. As is typical of Huawei they have tied up with Porsche Design to offer up RS variants of the phone with premium engineered design and prices. The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS is run on the Kirin 980 chipset. The phone features face unlock along with in display fingerprint access.

    Porsche Design

    The front houses a 6.39 inch, 2K+ 3120 x 1440 px resolution display with a 538 PPI pixel density. The Huawei Mate 20 RS has 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage along with 256 GB expandability via microSD. The back has an exclusive leather wrapped design with a triple camera setup. One 40 MP Sensor with a wide angle lens and an f/1.8 aperture paired with a 20 MP ultra wide angle lens and an f/2.2 aperture. Finally a 8 MP sensor with a Telephoto lens and an f/2.4 aperture. The front has a 24 MP, f/2.0 aperture equipped snapper along with IR flood illuminator and depth sensor to allow for secure face unlock much like Apple’s Touch ID.

    Huawei has emphasised on the AI capabilities of Huawei Mate 20 RS. This is because of their new Kirin 980 chipset which is the worlds first 7nm Mobile chipset. Huawei is also pushing impressive battery performance with a 4200 mAh battery. The Phone supports super fast charging upto 40 W using what the company calls HUAWEI SuperCharge. The phone can also handle Wireless charging upto 15 W with what the company calls HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge.

    The Huawei Mate 20 RS will be available in two colors a black and a red, both will have Leica branding along with leather stitched back with Porsche design logo. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS 8GB + 256GB will have a MSRP of EUR 1695. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS 8GB + 512GB will have a MSRP of EUR 2095. The phones will go on sale from 16th November, 2018. The Red color variant will be sold as a limited edition release in China.

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  • Huawei Launches The Huawei Mate 20, 20 X and 20 Pro

    Huawei Launches The Huawei Mate 20, 20 X and 20 Pro

    Huawei has launched its new flagship smartphones the Mate 20, Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro. The new devices replace the previous Mate series devices and offer improved specs and optics. The phones are built around Huawei’s new 7 nm chipset the Kirin 980 and offer varied specifications, along with varying price brackets.

     

    Huawei Mate 20

    The lowest variant the Mate 20 is also the cheapest in price. The phone has a 6.53 inch display with a 2244 x 1080 px resolution and 381 ppi pixel density. The display has an 18:7:9 aspect ratio and features a water-drop notch on the top to house the front camera.

    The Huawei Mate 20 has a rear mounted physical fingerprint reader and an IP 53 rating for dust and water resistance. The phone features a glass front and back design mounted on an aluminium frame. At the back of the phone are triple cameras with Leica lenses which were earlier teased by the company and placed inside a square camera mount. The primary camera is a 16 MP sensor with a wide-angle lens and an f/1.8 aperture. This is paired with an additional 12 MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Finally an 8 MP telephoto f/2.4 aperture lens equipped camera completes the layout. This new camera setup allows Huawei to access a wide range of focus lengths from 16 mm to 270 mm.

    The front houses a 24 MP f/2.0 sensor inside the water drop notch, allowing for larger screen real estate than the Pro. The Mate 20 has either 4 GB or 6GB of RAM and is paired with 128 GB of storage, the phone also offers expandability via the NM cards which are unique to Huawei phones for now.

    The phone has a 4000 mAh battery and will be available in four colours ; Midnight Blue, Black, Emerald Green and including the popular twilight colour option

    Huawei Mate 20 X

    The Huawei  Mate 20 X is the largest of the three with a 7,2 inch display and a 2244 x 1080 px resolution. The phone also runs on the Kirin 980 platform, but is designed to impress the phablet market which now primarily is based around the Samsung Galaxy Note series.  The Mate 20 X has HUAWEI Supercool which features a liquid multi-dimensional cooling system with a Vapour Chamber and a Graphene Film.

    The Mate 20 X has support for the HUAWEI M-Pen, which can be used to activate the Memo directly from a locked screen. The screen has a 4096 high level pressure sensitivity, which according to the company makes using the Pen, lifelike.

    While larger the Mate 20 X has an IP 53 rating for dust and water resistance. This is the only smartphone in the line-up to offer a dedicated 3.5 mm headphone jack. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back under the square triple camera layout much like the Mate 20.  The camera layout is equipped with a Leica 40 MP Wide Angle Lens, f/1.8 aperture camera paired with a Leica 20 MP Ultra Wide Angle Lens, f/2.2 aperture based module. The 8 MP Telephoto sensor is the third sensor and offers a 3X zoom along with an f/2.4 aperture equipped Leica lens. The Mate 20 x has laser focus, phase focus and contrast focus along with Huawei AI Image Stabilisation.

    The phone will be available in only one variant with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of Storage, and will be expandable via a NM card to upto 256 GB. The battery is a massive 5000 mAh unit which supports Huawei’s fast charge capabilities. The Mate 20 X will only be available in two colours Phantom Silver and Midnight Blue.

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro as the name suggests offers better specs and is also the phone that will be sold globally and remains the true flagship launched by the company.

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 6.39 inch curved OLED display with a  3120 x 1440 px resolution and 538 ppi pixel density. The phone has a full sized notch display with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Just like the Mate 20 the phone is based on the new 7 nm Kirin 980 chipset. This has dual neural processing units which help it compute solutions of task based questions. This allows for AI based camera modes that will automatically detect what you are shooting (like food, landscapes or portraits).

    The Mate 20 Pro also has larger camera sensors in comparison to the Mate 20. Still made in collaboration with Leica, the first is a 40 MP wide lens f/1.8 aperture based camera. Paired with a 20 MP ultra wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and an 8 MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While this gives the Mate 20 Pro more megapixels, the phone also features a wide ISO range up to 102,400 ISO. The camera also supports Super HDR capability and can shoot macro shots of objects as close as 2.5 cm. Just like the Mate 20 the varied camera setup allows for varied focal lengths ranging from 16 mm to 270 mm.

    The Mate 20 Pro is the only phone of the three which is IP68 rated water and dust resistant. Huawei also provides a special underwater case for the Mate 20 Pro to allow for underwater photography upto a depth of 5 meter .

     

    The dual NPUs present in the device offers features such as AI Portrait Colour video. With this, you can implement effects in your videos, in real time. The device also offers a 3D live emoji feature which looks pretty similar to Apple’s Animoji. It has a new 3D live object modelling feature. With this you can just scan an object and the smartphone will recreate it in 3D. You can then animate this 3D model or can even integrate it with your surroundings using a skeleton mapping system. You can even interact with the 3D model if you are taking a photo or video, and it will mimic your actions.

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features an in-display fingerprint sensor a first for the Chinese brand. The fingerprint reader uses a 10 level dynamic pressure sensing technology which improves the unlock speed, which has increased by 30% compared to the previous generation. The phone also offers up a 3D face unlock with an IR flood illuminator and 3D sensor placed next to the front cameras in the notch of the display.

    Reverse Wireless Charging

    The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro pack a 4,200 mAh battery, offering great battery back up. The company has also introduced a 40 W fast charger which it claims can charge 1 % in just 30 seconds. The fast charger and the device have gone through various security checks and procedures and are absolutely safe, according to Huawei. Huawei has also included a 15 W fast charging wireless charger. This is compatible with both the devices.

    The most impressive feature however is the reverse wireless charging. The Mate 20 Pro can be used as a wireless charger for other smartphones. By placing another smartphone with wireless charging capabilities in contact with the Mate 20 Pro’s back, the Mate 20 pro can wireless charge the other device.

     

    Huawei Mate 20 costs €799 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and €849 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro costs EUR 1049 for its 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

    Huawei Mate 20 X costs EUR 899 for its 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant.

    All three devices will go on sale mid November 2018. The Mate 20 Pro will launch in India end November, with the Mate 20 and Mate 20 x to be launched subsequently. Huawei has also launched a variety of cases and accessories to go alongside the three devices, including a wireless charger for the Mate 20 pro and Mate 20 RS.

  • Huawei Mate 20 Pro Unboxing Video Leaked Before Official Launch

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro Unboxing Video Leaked Before Official Launch

    Huawei has been performing very well globally and even surpassed Apple in terms of sales, this August. They are now the world’s No. 2 smartphone seller only lagging behind Samsung. The company is set to launch the much awaited Mate 20 Pro smartphone in a London Event today evening. The device will have true flagship specifications and further help Huawei strengthen their position in the global smartphone market. A lot of leaks and alleged features about the device have been making rounds on the internet. And now, hours before the official launch, a hands-on video of the Mate 20 Pro has surfaced online.

    Although, the original video has now been taken down by the uploader, we were able to get our hands on some small clips. The first clip demonstrates the all-new in screen fingerprint sensor which seems smooth and snappy. The phone has a notched display that houses the speakerphone and the front camera. It has 3 onscreen buttons for navigating through the device.The second clip shows the back of the phone with a gradient colour panel. The clip also shows off the triple rear camera setup that the Mate 20 Pro will have.

     

     

    Apart from the fingerprint sensor, the triple rear cameras, and the notch display, it will be the first smartphone to run on the 7nm Kirin 980 processor.The Mate 20 Pro will have a 4,200 mAh battery with fast charging support of up to 40W. In terms of memory, the device will be available in 6 GB or 8 GB RAM variants paired with 128 GB to 512 GB of inbuilt storage.Talking more about the cameras of the handset, it will have triple rear camera setup comprising of dual 20 MP telephoto sensors and an 8 MP ultra-wide angle sensor.

    Also read: Palm Launches Credit Card Sized Android Phone

    Sadly, Huawei has removed the 3.5mm headphone jack from the phone. But, they are kind enough to ship the device with the new USB Type-C headphones. Huawei will launch the device officially today evening and will answer all question regarding details, price and availability of the smartphone.

  • Huawei Mate 20 Pro Leak Reveals Key Specifications & Price

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro Leak Reveals Key Specifications & Price

    With the launch of the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro inching closer, a leak has revealed what seems to be everything that you need to know about the Mate 20 Pro. This includes its main specifications and also its alleged price in the UK. While previous leaks had revealed features and benchmark scores of the device, this one breaks it down for us.

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    Specifications

    According to the leak, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 6.39 inch display with a notch. It has a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px. It has an in-display fingerprint reader, which is present at the the bottom half of the screen. The display features a notch, which houses the front camera and an IR sensor for Face Unlock.

    Camera

    The new renders also show a different design, with the device having a traditional notch and not the water drop notch seen earlier. On the back, it has the triple rear camera setup, which is consistent with previous leaks. This is a 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP setup. The 40 MP sensor has an aperture of f/1.8 and combines four pixels into one for better image quality.

    The 20 MP sensor is a telephoto unit with an aperture of f/2.4 and the third is an 8 MP ultra-wide angle sensor.When working together, these cameras enable 5x optical zoom and ultra macro shots. It has a 24 MP  front camera.

    The Mate 20 Pro runs on the brand new Kirin 980 SoC, which is Huawei’s upcoming flagship processor. The processor is made with the 7nm process and is will be faster than the latest A12 Bionic form Apple, according to the company. The device will also have two NPUs (Neural Processing Units) which will help in analysing image content, optimising the scene and providing a better photo output.

    Battery & Storage

    Under the hood, it packs a 4,200 mAh battery and is accompanied by a 40 W charger, which will take it from zero to 70 % in just 30 minutes. The phone also supports wireless charging. Interestingly, the device can also act as a wireless charger for the Huawei Freebuds 2, which will launch alongside the device.

    Another surprising addition is the introduction of a Nano Memory Card format. This will be compatible with the Mate 20 Pro, which does not support microSD cards. The Nano cards are smaller when compared to the microSD cards and have capacities of upto 256 GB.

    The Mate 20 Pro has an IP68 certification, making it water and dust resistant. The device will run Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9.0. It will have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and LTE for connectivity and will be offered in Twilight, black, blue and green.

    Price

    The device is said to cost 899 pounds for the base 6 GB and 128 GB variant, putting the higher variants at the 1000 pond price mark. It is also rumoured that Huawei will launch a Mate 20X gaming handset at the launch event as well.

  • Huawei Launches Ultra Fast Charging Battery

    Huawei Launches Ultra Fast Charging Battery

    The Huawei Consumer Business Group has unveiled the first patented Lithium-Silicon battery. The company promise to change the entire experience of using a smartphone with this new battery. The Lithium-Silicon battery enhances fast charging and adds to the safety as well.

    Also Read: Huawei’s Freebuds 2 Pro & Huawei Mate 20 Pro Leaked

    Huawei says that the technology is similar to a battery which is likely to be seen in upcoming Huawei smartphones. This could mean that we would see the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro equipped with this capabilities. The new battery is more durable and has better power-retention capability. This is due to the fact that the silicon anodes in the Lithium-Silicon battery hold more power than the Graphite based versions.

    The company claims that this technology will revolutionise the way people use their smartphones. Just like multi-touch changed the way displays work. The battery has 3D Nitrogen-doped Carbon coating. They manufacture the coating at a lower temperature and it has high conductivity. This results in ultra fast charging.

    Ultra-Fast charging uses a relatively low voltage and high current formulas. This is however, unlike the conventional fast charging technologies. The low voltage and high current formula maximises the amount of current going into the device while minimising efficiency loss simultaneously.

    Huawei says that the technology is based on electrochemical kinetics advancements. This enables ultra fast charging batteries to support greater power efficiency and current input. The company promises that this new technology will change the way we use smartphones and free users from having no access to their devices due to lower battery life. It will be interesting to see how this technology will impact the way smartphones work in the future.

  • Huawei Mate 20 Pro To Lose The Headphone Jack

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro To Lose The Headphone Jack

    The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are set to launch on October 16 and now a new leak reveals some more features about the highly anticipated devices. The Huawei Mate 20 will have a headphone jack while the Mate 20 Pro will not. The finding was through a leaked render of the devices.

    The images show a round hole on the top of the Mate 20, right next to what seems to be an IR blaster. The Mate 20 case also shows off the rear mounted finger print sensor. This has been placed right below the triple camera setup. The images also detail the speakers on the bottom, USB Type-C mouthpiece.

     

    A Mate 20 Pro case, shows that the devices lacks the headphone jack and also a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. This could hint at an in-display fingerprint sensor on the device.

    Specifications

    The devices will run on the new flagship Kirin 980 SoC from Huawei. The company claims that the processor is faster than the latest A12 Bionic from Apple. The processor is made from the 7nm manufacturing process, which increases its speed. The Mate 20 is reported to have a 6.53 inch LCD display with a 2,244 x 1,080 px resolution. It is said to pack a 4,000 mAh battery. The Mate 20 Pro is said to have a curved OLED display with a resolution of 3,120 x 1,440 px.

    The Huawei Mate 20 is said to be available in 4GB, 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. They will also offer storage variants of 256 GB and 512 GB. The Mate 20 Pro is said to have  a 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variant and 256 GB and 512 GB variants.

    The devices will also sport a water drop notch on their display and are building up a lot of excitement as Huawei has been hyping the launch a lot. An earlier leak had detailed the prices of these devices which did come as a shocker to everyone.

    Benchmark Scores

    Additionally, the benchmark scores of the devices have been leaked which show that they will be the fastest Android devices to hit the market this year. Huawei hasn’t lived up to its promise of beating the new Apple iPhones, however this is a leak and we might see a different score after the launch.

    The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are set to launch on October 16.

  • Top 5 Most Awaited Upcoming Smartphones

    Top 5 Most Awaited Upcoming Smartphones

    The smartphone industry has been growing at an unprecedented rate. With cut-throat competition, manufacturers are making breakthroughs almost every few months. For some, it is the  battle to be on the top and for the others, it is the war to survive. So, we take you through the top smartphones which are set to launch soon. The specifications are based on various leaks and the official specs will only be revealed after the launch of the devices.

    Google Pixel 3

     

    The upcoming flagship devices from Google is one of the most and least anticipated phones. The reason being that even though they will be great devices, a series of leaks have laid the devices bare before us. With unboxing videos and reviews doing rounds of the vast internet, the only thing which is possibly left to know is the price. The Google Pixel series is the only one to have stuck to a single lens camera setup, even in 2019. This does not make the devices dated or dull the camera performance.

    The Google Pixel 2 has one of the best smartphone cameras out there, despite the fact that it has been an year since its launch. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will continue to carry what has now become a signature single camera setup. However, Google has given in to another trend from the smartphone industry. The infamous notch. The larger, Google Pixel 3 XL has a huge notch while the Pixel 3 will sport a more conventional design.

    Both the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The phones will have a 5.4 inch  display. Both pixel phones will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage in the base variants. The top variant may offer upto 256 GB of storage. The smaller Pixel 3 has a 3000 mAh battery while the larger XL has a 3400 mAh battery.

    The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will launch on October 9.

    OnePlus 6T

    The OnePlus 6T is going to launch on October 16 and fans cannot contain their excitement. The upcoming device will see major changes such as the presence if an In-display fingerprint sensor and a water drop notch. A ‘T’ upgrade does not usually see such changes. Upgrades in terms of camera, battery and speed are possible, making the device even more appealing. However, OnePlus has let go of the headphone jack and the decision does not sit well with some fans. But, it is highly improbable that the someone would shun this device over a headphone jack.

    The device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and have 8 GB of RAM. In terms of storage, the device will have 512 GB of storage as OnePlus does not offer microSD card support with its devices. It has a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display with a tiny waterdrop notch. The device will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and has a 3,700 mAh battery.

    The OnePlus 6T will launch on October 17.

    Nokia 9 PureView

    The Nokia 9 PureView is one of the most unique devices on the list as it sports a penta camera setup, according to report. The penta camera setup is a patented technology, belonging to Zeiss. Additionally, reports say that the Nokia 9 has the PureView tag. The PureView tag indicates a device which is revolutionary in terms of camera performance.

    Additionally, the Nokia 9 has a massive 4150 mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device has a 6 inch AMOLED display. It runs on the Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 8 GB of RAM. The device has 256 GB of internal storage and an IP68 certification.

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro

     

    With its launch around the corner, Huawei is stirring up curiosity with the Mate 20 Pro. The Mate 20 Pro features a unique triple camera setup design. The design is in a square with the LED flash filling in the last spot in the box. The device will run on the Kirin 980 SoC as announced by Huawei. The Kirin 980 is the next flagship from Huawei and is manufactured by the 7nm process. Huawei claims that the Kirin 980 is faster than Apple’s latest A12 Bionic chip.

    The device has a 6.3 inch screen with a tiny, water drop notch. Along with the Kirin 980, it has the Mali G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing Unit and DDR4 RAM. Under the hood, it has a 4,000 mAh battery . It has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The cameras range from f/1.8 to f/2.4 in terms of aperture and have varying focal lengths from 16 mm to 80 mm.

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is set to launch on October 16.

    Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro

    The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro is set to be the next big thing from Samsung. The device is said to feature a quad camera setup, a first for the company which recently launched the Galaxy A7 with a triple camera. With these devices, it is clear that Samsung is not saving all the best features for its flagship devices and is now focusing on all segments.

    The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro has a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 512 GB using a microSD card. It packs a 3720 mAh battery. The four cameras are a main camera, a depth sensor, a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens.

    The device is set to launch at the special Galaxy Event on October 11.

  • Huawei Mate 20 Design Shown In Official Press Images

    Huawei Mate 20 Design Shown In Official Press Images

    The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are set to launch on October 16 in London. The devices sport a triple camera setup on the rear and a water-drop notch on the display. The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are highly anticipated devices and sure to bring in some innovation as Huawei had mocked Apple for not bringing something new with their iPhones this year.

    Also Read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro With Kirin 980, Triple Camera Images Leaked

    While the Huawei Mate 20 Pro had been leaked many times before, we now see what is claimed to be an official  press render of the Huawei Mate 20. The Mate 20 is the cheaper version of the Mate 20 Pro, therefore it will lack a few features, although it is not certain right now as to what these features will be.

    Another leak shows the alleged price of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro along with the new MediaPad M5 Lite Tablet.

    The prices are in Swiss Francs and puts the Mate 20 between $ 850 and $ 900. The Mate 20 Pro, sits at around $ 1100. These prices are surprising to say the least and might not go too well with some of Huawei’s fans.

    Specifications

    The device will feature a 6.3 inch screen with a small water drop notch. The camera setup is in a square with three lenses and an LED flash. The Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro will be running on Huawei’s new flagship processor, the Kirin 980. The Kirin 980 is made with the 7nm manufacturing process and is promised to be the fastest chip. It will have a Mali G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing unit and DDR4 RAM.

    Reports claim that the cameras will range from f/1.8 to f/2.4 in terms of aperture and form 16 to 80 mm in terms of focal length. The device is said to pack a 4,000 mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

    Specific details about the device will only be known at its launch, on October 9. However, it is expected that Huawei will blow our mind, with the amount of teasing that they had been doing.

     

  • Huawei Y9 (2019) Announced With Dual Cameras On Each Side

    Huawei Y9 (2019) Announced With Dual Cameras On Each Side

    Huawei has launched the Huawei Y9 (2019) smartphone. This was done through a blog post on Huawei’s site. The device sports a dual camera setup on both the front and the back and a display notch. The device is set to launch around mid-October, according to the post. However, nothing has been said about the India release.

    The Huawei Y9 has a stylish design and is available in various colours. The device has a 6.5 inch display with 3D curved design. The smartphone has a 13 MP + 2 MP rear camera and a 16 MP + 2 MP front facing camera. Both the 2 MP cameras are depth sensors for better portrait shots. The cameras are integrated with AI technology which will enhance the quality of the pictures.

    Equipped with the AI Power 7.0, the Huawei Y9 brings a long – lasting user experience, according to the company. The device runs on the Kirin 710 SoC with AI capabilities. The Huawei Y9 also has the Fingerprint 4.0 identification technology and a fingerprint navigation system. This helps users manage all notifications with one key, according to the company.

     

    Huawei has not revealed the price of the device or further details. Huawei has said it will bring the device to the Levant market by mid-October, but there is no word about the Indian launch.

     

  • Huawei MediaPad M5 lite With 7,500 mAh Battery Launched

    Huawei MediaPad M5 lite With 7,500 mAh Battery Launched

    Huawei has silently lauched their new MediaPad 5 lite tablet. Like the name suggests, this is a lite version of their flagship tablet the MediaPad M5 pro. Despite being a lite variant it still seems like a very capable device. The MediaPad M5 lite has Android 8.0 Oreo and Harmon Kardon quad-speakers.

    Huawei mediapad 5 lite

    Features & Specificaions

    MediaPad M5 lite has a 10.1 inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The screen has a pixel density 0f 224 ppi. Powering the device is the Hisilicon Kirin 659 CPU along with the Mali T830 MP2 GPU. This is an Octa-Core processor with 4 x A53 Cores clocked @ 2.4 GHz & 4 x A53 Cores clocked @ 1.7 GHz.MediaPad m5 lite

     

    The tablet has 2 storage options: a 3 GB RAM/ 32 GB storage variant and another 4 GB RAM/ 64 GB storage variant. The tablet has expandable storage capacity and accepts MicroSD cards upto 256 GB. Talking about the camera, the device has an 8 MP front camera and an 8 MP rear camera. One key highlight of the tablet is it’s massive 7500 mAh battery. This battery will allow really long sessions of playback. The device has Harman Kardon quad-speakers to give concert hall like effects and audio. The device can be unlocked either by the pattern lock or the in-built fingerprint sensor. It comes in Champagne Gold and Space Grey colour options. The device has a plethora of sensors including a Gravity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Effect Sensor and an LED status indicator.

    Sadly, Huawei has not announced the price of the tablet yet. We are gonna have to wait for Huawei to do the same. Overall it looks like a solid tablet with good specs in a well balanced package that can definitely compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Tab lineup and other android tablets.

  • Huawei & Oppo Caught Cheating In Benchmark Tests

    Huawei & Oppo Caught Cheating In Benchmark Tests

    Benchmark scores are a very important aspect in a smartphone. A lot of the buyers consider these scores as standard before purchasing the device. So, Companies use these benchmark apps just to get maximum attention. Tech2, in an independent research found smartphone companies such as Huawei and Oppo manipulating these scores. The research also found that some companies are cheating upto 90% in terms of results.

    Serial Cheaters?

    The team conducted benchmarks score on these devices:

    • Honor 10
    • Nokia 7 Plus
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 9
    • Realme 2
    • Realme 1
    • Pocophone Poco F1
    • OnePlus 6
    • Redmi Note 5 Pro
    • Huawei P20 Pro
    • Oppo Find X

    For the test, they used white-label apps for testing these devices. These are private versions of the top benchmark apps but and are not available on the play store. These apps have the same core-funcitonality but have different names.Hence, due to the different app name these smartphones are not able to detect which benchmark app is running. Some devices come pre-programmed to throttle performance while the top benchmark apps are running.

    Top devices caught cheating the 3DMark Slingshot Extreme test are: Huawei takes the top spot by a huge margin. Their Honor 10 cheats the benchmark test upto 90%. Huawei P20 Pro also has cheating score of 75 %. Oppo is also found guilty with its Oppo Find X and smartphones from its sub-brand Realme 1 and Realme 2. These devices have a fake bemchmark claim of approximately 36%,45% and 60% respectively.

    Honest Results.

    The team also tested devices from Nokia, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung and OnePlus. These device gave out pretty accurate score in the test. These companies seem to ensure integrity of their brand image by advertising true scores. The results for these devices are available below.

     

    Overall, it looks the Chinese smartphone manufacturers are trying to trick the potential audience into buying their products using such tactics. These tactics even seem to work in upcoming markets like India and China where consumers dont have much in-depth information about technology.

  • Huawei Mate 20 Pro With Kirin 980, Triple Camera Images Leaked

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro With Kirin 980, Triple Camera Images Leaked

    Alleged images of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro have surfaced online. The images show the device will be available in 3 colours which are Twilight, Black and Blue.  The device will run on the flagship HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset.

    Design:

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro will supposedly feature a 6.3 inch screen. From the images it can be drawn that the device comes with a notch up top. Also, the rear of the device has a triple camera setup along with a dual-LED flash. The device has thin bezels on either sides and a slim chin along the bottom.

    Also Read: Motorola One Power Launched In India, Full Specifications & Details

    Processor:

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset which is based on the 7nm manufacturing technology. The Kirin 980 chipset has an Octa-Core CPU which has 4x Cortex-A76 and 4x Cortex-A55 processors. The Kirin 980 has the Mali-G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing unit along with DDR4 RAM clocked @ 2133 MHz.

    DDR4 is the latest and greatest of RAM technology currently available. It helps to speed up the device as DDR 4 is clocked higher than DDR3 which has a clock speed of 1666 MHz.

    Huawei is claiming their Kirin 980 to be faster than Apple’s A12 bionic chip. The chipset uses the 7 nm manufacturing technology. This is a technology that helps to pack in more transistors in the existing footprint of the chipset. It also helps to increase the speed and also reduces power consumption of the device resulting in better battery backup.

    Other specifications:

    Huawei Mate 20 pro has aperture size ranging from f /1.8 to f /2.4 and focal length of 16 to 80 millimeters as claimed by reports.

    It is also possible that the device will come with a battery larger than 4,000 mAh and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Another feature called underwater mode which Huawei showcased at IFA Berlin 2018 might also make its way to the device.The Huawei Mate 20 Pro might drop the monochrome sensor and replace it with a wide-angle RGB sensor to provide with 5X zoom capabilities, according to reports.

    However, precise details about device will come out on 16th October at Huawei’s launch event in London.

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