Category: Oppo

OPPO Launches Pokemon Edition 10,000 mAh Super VOOC Power Bank

The Super VOOC charging technology is one the fastest, if not the fastest charging technologies available on smartphones as of now. The technology was introduced by Oppo earlier this year with the Oppo Find X Lamborghini Edition. The technology claims to charge the Find X fully, in around 35 minutes. Now, Oppo has launched a Super VOOC Power Bank, partnering up with Pokemon. This Pikachu charger is fitting for the technology, with the electric type Pokemon is representing the power bank.

While the power bank sure does look great, it only works on Super VOOC compatible devices. That means the use of the device is limited to only the Oppo Find X and the Oppo R17 smartphones. Additionally, the device can only be charged via a 50W Super VOOC adapter. The power bank offers speeds of upto 50W (10V/5A) while charging the smartphones.

Its not just the speed that the power bank brings with it, it also brings a theme. The theme is present on not only the outside, but the inside as well. When you plug in the power bank, the smartphone displays a special animation on the screen. Along with this, the theme of the device also gets switched over to a Pikachu theme. While more details about what these themes entail are not available, the least we can guess is yellow accent colours, along with some Pikachu animations.

Also Read: PUBG Mobile Update To Bring Auto-Rickshaws & Snow

Along with the power bank, the company has also launched an NFC equipped Pikachu case for the Opponent R17 Pro. The power bank costs approximately Rs 4,200 while the case costs around Rs 1,572. Both the items will go on sale soon, however nothing regarding their availability in India is known as of now.

November 6, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Best Smartphone Deals And Discounts

With the Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale on in full swing, we bring to you some of the best deals on great smartphones. The specifications mentioned are for the variants offering the said deal.

Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.9 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 636 processor, and has an expandable memory of up to 128 GB. The Redmi Note 5 Pro has a dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear camera setup and a 20 MP front camera. It has a 4,00o mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 14,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 12,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 11,699

Redmi 6

The Redmi 6 has a 5.45 inch HD+ Full Screen Display. It features a 12 MP + 5 MP AI Dual Camera System with Portrait Mode on the Front Camera. It runs on a 2.0 GHz Mediatek P22 Octa Core and has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 8,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 7,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 7,199

Realme 2 Pro

The Realme 2 Pro has a 6.3 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa Core chipset and has 6 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 256 GB. It features a 16 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. It packs a 3,500 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 14,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 13,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 12,591

Realme 2

The Realme 2 has a 6.2 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa Core processor and has 3 GB of RAM. The device has 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 256 GB. It has a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 8 MP front camera. The device has a 4,230 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 9,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 8,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 8,091

Realme C1

The Realme C1 has a 6.2 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa Core Processor and has 3 GB of RAM. It has 16 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 5 MP front camera. The device has a 4,230 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 8,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 6,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 6,999

Honor 9N

The Honor 9N has a 5.84 inch display. It runs on the Kirin 659 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. The device has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 11,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 9,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 8,999

Honor 7A

The Honor 7A has a 5.7 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa Core Processor and has 3 GB of RAM. It has 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 8,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 7,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 7,199

Honor 10

The Honor 10 has a 5.84 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Kirin 970 Octa Core Processor and has 6 GB of RAM. It has 128 GB of inbuilt storage. It has a 24 MP + 16 MP dual rear camera setup and an 24 MP front camera. The device has a 3,400 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 32,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 24,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 22,499

Asus Max Pro M1

The Asus Max Pro M1 has a 5.99 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa Core Processor and has 3 GB of RAM. It has 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 2 TB. It has a 13 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 5,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 10,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 9,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 8,999

Asus Zenfone 5Z

The Asus Zenfone 5Z has a 6.2 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core Processor and has 6 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 2 TB. It has a 12 MP + 8 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,300 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 29,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 24,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 22,499

Motorola One Power

The Motorola One Power has a 6.2 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and an 12 MP front camera. The device has a 5,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 16,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 15,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 14,399

Nokia 5.1 Plus

The Nokia 5.1 Plus has a 5.8 inch HD+ display. It runs on the MediaTek Helio P60 Octa Core Processor and has 3 GB of RAM. It has 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 400 GB. It has a 13 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,060 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 10,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 10,499

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 9,449

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus has a 5.8 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 400 GB. It has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. The device has a 3,060 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 15,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 14,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 13,499

POCO F1

The Poco F1 has a 6.18 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core Processor and has 6 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and a 20 MP front camera. The device has a 4,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 21,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 20,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 18,899

Samsung Galaxy S8

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a 5.8 inch Quad HD+ display. It runs on the Exynos 8895 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 12 MP rear camera and n 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 49,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 29,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 27,490

Samsung On8

The Samsung On8 has a 6 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. The device has a 3,500 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 16,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 14,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 13,491

Samsung On6

The Samsung On6 has a 5.6 inch HD+ display. It runs on a 1.6 GHz Exynos Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 13,490

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 11,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 10,791

Vivo V9

The Vivo V9 has a 6.3 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and a 24 MP front camera. The device has a 3,260 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 18,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 15,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 13,391

Oppo F9

The Oppo F9 has a 6.3 inch FHD display. It runs on the Mediatek Helio P60 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 16 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. The device has a 3,500 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 19,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 18,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 17,091

Infinix Smart 2

The Infinix Smart 2 has a 5.45 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Mediatek MTK6739 Quad Core Processor and has 2 GB of RAM. It has 16 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 128 GB. It has a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,050 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 5,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 4,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 4,499

Google Pixel 2 XL

The Google Pixel 2 XL has a 6 QHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage. It has a 12.2 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,520 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 45,499

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 40,000

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 35,000

October 11, 2018
Best Smartphone Deals for Flipkart Big Billion Days And Amazon Sale

It is that time of year when the e-commerce giants, Amazon and Flipkart lock horns and try to rake in as many customers as possible by offering lucrative discounts. Both the companies have announced their own versions of high discount sales. Amazon is calling it the Diwali Great Indian Festival Sale which commences on 10 October and ends on 15 October. Whereas, Flipkart calls it as Big Billion Days which will take place between 10th-14th October.

We will continuously update this post to give you the latest deals. So keep watching this space regularly.

A bunch of products like electronics, smartphones, accessories and home decor will be available at heavily discounted prices. A lot of companies have announced the discounts their devices will be available at. We at iGyaan bring you the best deals announced till now.

Also read: Xiaomi Poco F1 Rosso Red First Look : Pocophone Red

Flipkart Deals

(Note: Smartphone discounts will begin from 11th October even though the sale begins on 10th October)

Honor seems very optimistic about the Big Billion Days Sale and plans to sell a million smartphones during the the upcoming festive season. They have announced great discounts on their smartphones. Some of them are:

Honor 9N

The Honor 9N will be available at a discount of Rs. 4,000. The 3 GB RAM/32 GB ROM variant & the 4 GB RAM/64 GB ROM variant will be available at Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999 respectively down from their original Rs. 11,999 and Rs 13,999 price tag. The Honor 9N has a 5.8 inch Full HD display and the Kirin 659 Octa Core processor. The device has 16 MP front camera and 13 MP + 2 MP dual real cameras.

Click here to buy the Honor 9N

Honor 7A

The Honor 7A will be available for Rs 7,999 which is Rs 3,000 down from it’s original Rs 10,999 price tag. The smartphone has a 5.7 inch HD+ display. It has a 3 GB RAM and 32 GB of ROM. Talking about the processor ithe device has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor along with the Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of cameras, it has an 8 MP front camera and 13 MP +2 MP rear cameras. The smartphone has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Click here to buy the Honor 7A

Other Honor Deals

The flagship Honor 10 will sell for Rs 24,999 for the 6 GB RAM/128 GB ROM variant, getting a discount of Rs 10,000.

Click here to buy the Honor 10

The Honor 8 Pro with 6 GB RAM/128 GB ROM will get a Rs.10,000 discount and will sell for Rs 19,999.

Click here to buy the Honor 8 Pro

The quad camera Honor 9i will sell for Rs 12,999 down Rs. 7,000 from it’s original price.

Click here to buy the Honor 9i

The entry-level Honor 7S will be sold for Rs. 6,499 which is Rs 2,500 less than its current price.

Click here to buy the Honor 7s

Samsung Galaxy S8

The Samsung Galaxy S8 will be available at Rs 29,990 which is Rs 16,000 less than its original Rs 45,990 price tag. The device has a 5.8 inch Super AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 835 processor along with the Adreno 540 GPU. The device has an 8MP front camera and a 12 MP rear camera. The smartphone has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. It has a 3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery.

Click here to buy the Galaxy S8

Other Samsung Deals

The J3 Pro will get a discount of Rs 2,300 and will sell for Rs. 6,190.

Click here to buy the J3 Pro

The Samsung On Nxt 64 GB will see a discount of Rs 8,000/- and will sell for Rs 9,990.

Click here to buy the On Nxt

Moto Z2 Force

Another notable mention is the Moto Z2 Force which will get a 50% discount and will be available for Rs. 17,499. This is a true flagship device that has exceptional build quality and great user experience.

Click here to buy the Moto Z2 Force

Lenovo K8 Plus

The Lenovo K8 Plus was launched at Rs 10,999 for the 3 GB RAM variant in September 2017. In the sale it will be sold for Rs. 6,999/- that is Rs 4000 less than the original price. It has dual 13 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and an 8 MP front camera with LED flash. The smartphone has Octa-Core Helio P25 processor along with Mali-T880MP2 GPU. The phone packs a huge 4,000 mAh battery. In terms of display it has a 5.2 inch FUL HD capacitive touchscreen with a pixel density of 424 ppi. This smartphone one of the best option in the budget segment at this crazy price. With its dual cameras, fingerprint sensor and great battery, this smartphone will give the Realme C1 and Xiaomi 6A a very tough run for their money.

Click here to buy the Lenovo K8 Plus

Asus Zenfone MAX PRO M1

Asus Zenfone Max Pro has a 5.99 inch capacitive display. The device is powered by Snapdragon 636 Octa-Core processor along with an Adreno 509 GPU. In terms of memory and storage it is available in three variants 3 GB RAM/ 32 GB ROM, 4 GB RAM/64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM/64GB ROM. Although the key highlight of this device it’s 5,000 mAh mammoth battery. During the sale all three variants will be get a Rs 2,000 discount. The price for the variants is as follow:

3 GB RAM/ 32 GB ROM – Rs 9,999/-

4 GB RAM/64 GB ROM – Rs. 10,999/-

6 GB RAM/64GB ROM – Rs. 12,999/-

Buy the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 here

Asus Zenfone 5Z

Asus Zenfone 5Z has a 6.2 inch capacitive display with a notch. The device is powered by flagship Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core processor along with an Adreno 630 GPU. In terms of memory and storage it has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage. It has a a 3,300 mAh battery that supports fast charging. During the sale, the smartphone will be available at a discount of Rs 5,000. The price after discount is Rs 24,999/-

Click here to but the Asus Zenfone 5Z here

The Oppo A71 with 3 GB RAM and 13 MP rear camera gets a discount of 4,000 and will go on sale for Rs. 6,990/-. Also the Xperia R1 dual with Snapdragon 430 will be available for Rs. 6,990 after a 3000 discount.

Along with these superb deals, HDFC Bank customers get 10% additional Instant discount. Flipkart is also offering great value for old phones under exchange offers.

Amazon Deals

Amazon has not announced a lot of deals for now but we will get to know more about them in the coming days. Though one very popular device to get a discount is the OnePlus 6. The OnePlus 6 has flagship specs at a very competitive price. The OnePlus 6 has been appreciated by one and all. The 64 GB variant that sells for Rs. 34,999 currently will see a temporary price cut of Rs. 5,000 and will be available for Rs. 29,999 during the sale.

Amazon is teasing a lot of devices with discounts but they have not disclosed the exact price for those smartphones. We will have to wait for Amazon to announce the prices for these products.

Overall, the upcoming sales will bring us a lot of deals which means a lot of savings during the upcoming festive season. We will keep an eye on these deals and update you with the new updates as they come out.

Samsung Galaxy S9

This is the latest flagship from Samsung. The Galaxy S9 is one of the top smartphone that is available in the market. It has a 5.8 inch Super AMOLED Capacitve touchscreen display with an insane pixel density of 57o ppi. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core processor along with the Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone has 64 GB ROM with 4 GB RAM. It has a battery of 3000 mAh and supports fast-charging.

In the sale it will be available for Rs. 42,990/- which is much lower than it’s original price which was Rs 62,500/-.

October 6, 2018
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.
September 29, 2018
Oppo Will Get The Corning Gorilla Glass 6 First

Corning is the leader when it comes to manufacturing glass panels for smartphones. Almost all the flagship smartphones use a Corning Gorilla Glass panels to ensure longevity and durability of these devices. The current Corning glass in use is the Gorilla Glass 5. However, on 19th July the company announced the new Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Dubbed as the toughest and the most customizable glass panel, the Gorilla Glass 6 is yet to feature on any smartphone. However, Corning recently announced that Oppo will be the first company to feature the Gorilla Glass 6 on its smartphones. According to rumours however, the Galaxy Note 9 was to be the first Android smartphone with Gorilla Glass 6 panels. The Note 9 is expected to launch on 9th August.

Also Read: Top 10 Features We Want To See In The OnePlus 6T

Initially, it was the first generation of Apple iPhone for which Corning designed the Gorilla Glass. Although Apple has never officially named any of the vendors from which it gets the hardware for the iPhone. The company demanded a strong glass material which would not only be durable but also responsive. In all likelihood, the 2018 iPhone will also feature the Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Apart from Apple, the other highly anticipated manufacturer to feature the Gorilla Glass 6 is Samsung. With the launch of the Galaxy Note 9 hardly a couple of days away, Samsung will most likely want to feature the latest and greatest for its flagship offering. Thus, while Oppo may be the first “official” brand, Samsung and Apple would also sport the Gorilla Glass 6 on their devices as well, among other manufacturers.

Aslo Read : You Don’t Know Glass Like Corning Knows Glass

The Corning Gorilla Glass 6 will allow manufacturers to customize the way they want to use the glass. They can use it for displays, or as back panels which will be available in a coloured or textured finish. The best part is, Corning will do the designing and texturing of the glass for the company. This would mean, that the upcoming Oppo smartphone could sport a unique looking back panel.

It will be interesting to see how well the new Corning Gorilla Glass 6 performs in real life. The company claims that the glass can survive the glass can survive 15 drops from a height of 1 meter. For reference, other glass compositions, such as soda lime and aluminosilicate, do not survive the first drop from the same height. We look forward to the launch of the new Oppo device featuring the Gorilla Glass 6. It will be interesting to see how the new panel fairs against the currently available Gorilla Glass 5, which also featured in the Oppo Find X.

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August 7, 2018
Oppo Find X Launched In India

Oppo has finally launched the Find X in India for a price of Rs. 59,990 exclusively through Flipkart. The company also plans on selling the Oppo Find X through offline stores. Pre-orders for Find X will begin from 25 July and the phone will go on sale starting 3rd August. The hefty price may be a turn-off for some people but it would be nice to see how well the phone does in the Indian market. Oppo is among the first manufacturers from China to release a phone at this price range. There is still no official word on when the Indian market will see the Oppo Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition .

Oppo Find X

The Oppo Find X looks astonishing with its unique and close to truly bezel-less design. The whopping 98.3% screen-to-body ratio is another feature which makes the Oppo Find X one of the top devices of 2018. The way this smartphone manages to achieve such a ratio is by moving the front camera behind the display. The front camera along with the rear camera is docked away in a motorized panel which pops-up when needed.

Must Read: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 With Pop-Up Front Camera Revealed In Promotional Poster

The two colour variants in which the Oppo Find X will be sold in India are Glacier Blue and Bordeaux Red.

The motorized mechanism has a high probability of failure. Although Oppo has tested the pop-up mechanism for 300,000 slides. The company says that the average person unlocks their phone 100-150 times a day. This puts the mechanism’s shelf-life to about 5 years of failure-free usage.

Stealth 3D Camera

The OPPO Find X misses out on a fingerprint sensor and instead uses Face Unlock which they call it the Stealth 3D Camera. The company claims that it is a bit more advanced than the software-based Face Unlock found on other modern day devices. The Find X uses a dot matrix projector to scan the face to allow the unlock, this is quite similar to the tech seen on the iPhone X.

Under the hood, the smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Powering the smartphone is a 3730 mAh battery with support for VOOC Flash Charging. Out of the box, the smartphone will run Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.1 on top of it.

The sliding module houses a 16MP and a 20MP aperture rear-facing dual camera setup. These are 1.26″ sensors with an aperture of f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone is capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps but, we know that the chipset can handle 4K videos at 60fps. The camera on the front is a 25MP sensor with a f/2.0 aperture.

In Europe, the Oppo Find X retails for a price of 999 Euros which is why most people speculated this smartphone will launch in India for Rs. 80,000. The smartphone will go on sale in India for a relatively cheaper price. Stay tuned to iGyaan as we will be taking an in-depth look at the device.

July 12, 2018
Top Upcoming Smartphones You Should Be Excited About

The year 2018 has given the world a ton of exciting new smartphones so far. With smartphones like the OnePlus 6 and Huawei P20 Pro, the anticipation of what’s to come in the future is really high. OnePlus managed to essentially sell more than Rs. 10 Crore worth of devices in the first ten minutes during the OnePlus 6 flash sale. Then the Huawei P20 Pro came in and disrupted the market with a triple camera setup. Naturally, we had to compile a list of the top upcoming smartphones in the next couple of weeks.

1. Oppo Find X

The Oppo Find X is expected to release in India on July 12th and is expected to have a hefty price of Rs. 78,500. Oppo has managed to catch a lot of attention with the Find X. Even though it is not the first device without a notch and an almost bezel-less a display, Oppo Find X is still an exciting smartphone.

Must Read: OPPO Find X Will Have A Record Breaking 93.8% Screen-To-Body Ratio

The way Oppo got rid of the notch, was by introducing a motorized part which eloquently hides the front and rear cameras. The Oppo Find X features a 6.42 inch 2340 x 1080 pixel display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. This translates to about 87% screen-to-body ratio.

The Oppo Find X runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset along with the Adreno 630 GPU. The primary camera on the Find X is in the pop-up mechanism, consisting of a dual camera setup with a 16MP 1/2.6″ sensor and a 20MP 1/2.8″ sensor both with an f/2.0 aperture. The primary camera setup will have Optical Image Stabilization. The front facing selfie camera is also housed in the pop-up mechanism and is a 20MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.

The Find X has two colour variants namely, Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue. The interesting design of the phone make it one of the most exciting and worth top upcoming smartphones this quarter.

2. Vivo NEX

Vivo NEX

The Vivo NEX with a similar pop up camera design is expected to launch on 19th July in India starting at a considerably lower price Rs. 47,999. The Vivo NEX is yet another smartphone with an almost entire screen at the front of the device. Here, it uses the same concept of a motorized part for the camera only to achieve a notch-free and a nearly bezel-less display much like the Oppo Find X above. However, Vivo decided to only house the front-facing camera which comes out of the top of the phone and slides back in when not in use.

Vivo Nex With Camera Deployed

The Vivo NEX features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset which is paired with the Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone sports a Super AMOLED 6.59 inch 2316 x 1080 pixel display with an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The camera setup on the Vivo NEX consists of dual 12MP and 8MP camera with f/1.8 and f/2.4 aperture respectively. The secondary camera is a single 8MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The primary camera on this device also features OIS. A motorized part in a portable device is a risky move, regardless, the Vivo NEX is still one of the most exciting upcoming smartphones.

3. BlackBerry Key2

BlackBerry Key2

The BlackBerry Key2 is all set to go on sale from 13th July in the United States and is expected in India Mid-End July. BlackBerry launched the Key2 on June 7th after the KeyOne incurred a price cut. This is again among the exciting upcoming smartphones, and the only modern smartphone with a full physical QWERTY Keyboard.

The BlackBerry Key2 has a 4.5 inch 1620 x 1080 pixels IPS LCD display with an aspect ratio of 3:2. The Key2 is expected to launch in two storage variants; 64GB or 128GB paired with 6GB of RAM. The processing speed is provided by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset and the Adreno 512 GPU, faster than the SoC of the KeyOne. The Key2 sports a relatively large 3,500 mAh battery. An exciting option for those who love tactile feedback.

4. Nokia X6

Nokia X6

After being surrounded by rumors and speculations, the Nokia X6 is finally launching Globally on 19th July and is expected to come to India soon after. It could be among the top upcoming smartphones of this month. Nokia has tapped into the notch trend with the X6. Despite its premium look, the Nokia X6 was launched in China at a rather affordable CNY 1,499 ( Approx Rs. 15,500). Hopefully Nokia will keep similar pricing for global and Indian launches.

The Nokia X6 has a 5.8 inch IPS LCD display with 2280 x 1080 pixels and a 19:9 ratio. Because of the notch, the screen to body ratio of the Nokia X6 is approximately 80.3%. The device runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and the Adreno 509 GPU. Powering the phone is a 3,060 mAh Li-ion battery.

5. Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Galaxy Note 9

Samsung is ready to launch a new smartphone in its Galaxy Note lineup. The Galaxy Note 9 is expected to arrive on 9th August and it is also one of the top upcoming smartphones. According to some reports, the Note 9 will follow the Note 8 in the design department but, there could be some minor changes in its aesthetics.

As suggested by the Twitter user Ice Universe, the S Pen for the Galaxy Note 9 could be first of its kind with Bluetooth connectivity and will users to control long-range self-timer, control music playback.

We can expect that the Galaxy Note 9 will have a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display with at least 2960 x 1440 pixel resolution and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio, similar to the one found on the galaxy Note 8. Ice Universe also speculated that the Galaxy Note 9 will pack a 4,000 mAh battery.

6. Moto G6 Plus

Moto G6 Plus

Motorola claims that it has sold over 70 million G series phones worldwide and now the company is planning to release yet another G series phone in India, the G6 Plus. The phone is expected to be launched end July.

The Moto G6 Plus has a 5.9 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Moto G6 Plus might launch in two variants in India, one with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage and the other with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The SoC on the G6 Plus 6GB variant is allegedly going to be the Snapdragon 660 ( for the Indian market) along with the Adreno 512 GPU.

The innovation in the smartphone industry has picked up the pace in the recent years. If 2018 is anything to go by, then the next few years will be very exciting for any smartphone enthusiast. So, stay tuned to iGyaan to also catch the latest tech news and trends.

July 11, 2018
OPPO Find X To Launch In India On July 12th

A truly bezel-less smartphone is the dream we all have. We have seen smartphones mimicking the look of a bezel-less smartphone but, we are still quite a distance away from that sweet 100% screen-to-body ratio. But, that doesn’t mean smartphone makers aren’t making advancements toward that future. OPPO, the popular Chinese smartphone maker is the new entrant to the race for the highest screen-to-body ratio with the OPPO Find X. The unique smartphone was recently launched in China and is set to launch in India on July 12th.

The highlight of the OPPO Find X is its design. To achieve a high screen-to-body ratio, the company decided to move the front camera behind the display. However, we still don’t have the technology to embed a camera under the display. To counter that, the company took a page from the Vivo NEX S handbook and went for a pop-up camera. However, unlike the NEX S, the pop-up mechanism houses both the front camera and a rear facing dual camera setup.

Face Unlock Mechanism

Interestingly, the OPPO Find X misses out on a fingerprint sensor. It instead uses Face Unlock which is a bit more advanced than the software-based Face Unlock found on modern day devices. This means that the camera would pop-up a lot more than the NEX S. Hence, the durability of the mechanism can be questioned. OPPO conceded that the pop-up mechanism was tested to 300,000 slides, and the company says that the average person unlocks their phone 100-150 times a day. This means that durability won’t be an issue for at least 5 years.

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With the slider doing the bulk of the heavy lifting usually dedicated to the bezels, the front of the smartphone is almost entirely made of a 6.4 inch OLED display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The company claims that the screen-to-body ratio stands at 92.5%.

Under the hood, the smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Powering the smartphone is a 3730 mAh battery with support for VOOC fast charging. Out of the box, the smartphone will run Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.1 on top of it.

The sliding module houses a 16MP and a 20MP rear facing dual camera setup. The smartphone is capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps but, we know that the chipset can handle 4K videos at 60fps. The camera on the front is a 25MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.

The OPPO Find X retails in Europe for 999 Euros which translates to about Rs 80000. However, that is not how the pricing of smartphones is done and the device could launch at a lower price in India. The pricing will be announced at the launch event is just a few days.

July 6, 2018
OPPO Find X Will Have A Record Breaking 93.8% Screen-To-Body Ratio

Smartphone marketing, as we have come to realise, can often be misleading. The Lenovo Z5 is the latest example of that. We expected a truly bezel-less device and instead got a notched smartphone with a mediocre design. The next smartphone to create waves of interest is the OPPO Find X. The new flagship smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker is set to launch on June 19th in Paris.

The screen area ratio of OPPO Find X is 93.8% pic.twitter.com/PMnppvACRu

— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) June 16, 2018

Like the Lenovo Z5, the company has been teasing the design and features of the OPPO Find X on social media. In its latest post, the company claims that the smartphone will have a whopping 93.8% screen-to-body ratio. The current record holder is the newly Vivo NEX with a 91.2% screen-to-body ratio. OPPO will attain this ratio with a notch while the Vivo NEX, as we all know, doesn’t have a notch. With this screen-to-body ratio, OPPO’s record might not be broken for a while since the industry is still limited in the way an AMOLED display connects to a motherboard. So far, only the iPhone X has managed to not have a chin by curving the display inwards. It’ll be interesting to see OPPO executes its design for the Find X.

Vivo NEX

Even the notch on the OPPO Find X is expected to be different from what we’ve seen on any device so far. A recent teaser shows that the notch will be much more curved than devices like the iPhone X or Mi 8. This should result, at least on paper, in a much less asymmetrical design compared to other notched smartphones. However, this is just an educated guess from the teaser and the end result could be completely different, as we have seen on the Z5.

The OPPO Find X is expected to feature a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution.

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The device could run on the Snapdragon 845 coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The storage will be expandable via a microSD card. The fingerprint sensor will be placed on the back of the device which also houses a 16MP dual-camera setup. The notch will house a 25MP sensor for selfies.

The launch of the Find X is just a day away and the specifications, coupled with the ambitious design surely makes this the most anticipated OPPO device yet.

June 18, 2018
Top Smartphones In India Under Rs 10000

The budget smartphone market in India always serves up some great devices. The sub-10K category in India has a lot of options with some impressive smartphones launched in 2018 so far. Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5, the highly anticipated successor to the Redmi Note 4 in February. OPPO’s sub-brand, Realme launched the Realme 1 at a starting price of Rs 8990 with an impressive set of specifications.

Must Read: Top Smartphones In India Under Rs 20000

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 was launched in India amid great fanfare, thanks to the popularity of the Redmi Note 4. The device has a better design and improved cameras but, other than that, it isn’t the most significant upgrade over its predecessor.

It has a 5.99-inch display with a 2160 x 1080px resolution which translates to an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 5 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card.

The device has a 12MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary camera with Beautify 3.0 software.

Buy The Redmi Note 5 3GB/32GB Here

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Realme 1

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The Realme 1 has a 6 inch display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio which has become increasingly common these days.

The smartphone runs on the MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset coupled with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB storage. The onboard storage is expandable via a microSD card in case you run out of the onboard storage provided.

The Realme 1 runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with ColorOS 5.0 on top.

The smartphone also misses out on a dual-camera setup, again, a feature that has become the norm. It has a 13MP camera on the back along with an 8MP front-facing camera.

Honor 7A

The Honor 7A has a 5.7 inch IPS LCD display with a 1440 x 720 px and a 2.5 D curved glass for protection. It has an 18:9 aspect ratio which has become the norm for budget smartphones in India.

Under the hood, the device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. Additionally, the smartphone supports memory expansion up to 256GB.

The Honor 7A has a dual setup with a 13MP RGB sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The main sensor will help the smartphone to capture the picture and the secondary sensor will add the depth effect. The device has an 8MP front-facing camera with support for Face Unlock and 1080p video recording capability.

Xiaomi Redmi 5

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The Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a 5.7-inch 1440 x 720 px display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the bezels are still very visible, especially in the Gold colour variant.

Under the hood, the Redmi 5 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, a 1.8GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card. Powering the device is a 3300 mAh battery which, Xioami claims has a standby time of up to 12 days.

The Redmi 5 has a 12MP camera at the back with 1.25-micron pixel size. The camera surprisingly only records 1080P videos at 30fps. To the front of the device is a 5MP camera with Beautify 3.0, which is Xiaomi’s software for enhanced selfies.

May 26, 2018

OPPO Realme 1 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro

The budget smartphone category in the Indian market is seldom short of great offerings. In 2017, devices like the Mi A1, Moto G5 Plus and the Honor 7X were the popular budget smartphones. Honor kicked off 2018 with the Honor 9 Lite which has a great build quality and a dual-camera setup on the front and back. Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the first-ever smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. Asus launched the Zenfone Max Pro with the same chipset at a more affordable price. Recently, OPPO launched its sub-brand Realme and unveiled the Helio P60-running Realme 1 in India.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro retails for a starting price of Rs 14999, while the base model of Asus Zenfone Max Pro is priced at Rs 10999. The Realme 1 retails for a starting price of Rs 8999 which is very competitive for the specifications it has. One caveat for all the three smartphones is flash sales. The Zenfone Max Pro and Redmi Note 5 Pro have had multiple sales while Realme 1 will have its first sale on May 25th.

The Realme 1, hands down, looks the best out of the three smartphones with its diamond design. The Redmi Note 5 Pro and Zenfone Max Pro have a very similar metal unibody design with a vertically placed dual-camera setup. The fingerprint sensor on the two phones is placed on the back in a central position. This is where the Realme 1 falls behind as it doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor, one of the most common features in modern-day smartphones. It does, however, have Face Unlock, which the Redmi Note 5 Pro and Zenfone Max Pro do as well.

The Realme 1 runs on the MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset coupled with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB storage. The onboard storage is expandable via a microSD card in case you run out of the onboard storage provided. Powering the smartphone is 3410 mAh battery which charges via a micro USB slot.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset along with an Adreno 509 GPU to handle the graphics. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available in two variants, 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/64GB storage. The Zenfone Max Pro as well runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM along with 32GB/64GB/128GB storage.

Specifications

Specifications	OPPO Realme 1	Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro	Asus Zenfone Max Pro
Price	Starting Rs 8990	Starting Rs 14999	Starting Rs 10999
Display	6 inch IPS LCD	5.99 inch IPS LCD	5.99 inch IPS LCD
Resolution	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 403 ppi	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 403 ppi	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 403 ppi
Chipset	MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 Octa-core 4 x ARM Cortex-A73 up 2.0 GHz 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 up to 2.0GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 1.8GHz Octa-core	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 1.8GHz Octa-core
RAM	3GB 4GB 6GB	4GB 6GB	3GB 4GB 6GB
Storage	32GB 64GB 128GB	64GB	32GB 64GB 128GB
Battery	3410 mAh	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Primary Camera	13MP	12MP f/2.2 5MP f/2.0 1.25-micron	13MP f/2.2 5MP Depth Sensor
Primary Camera Video	1920 x 1080 px @ 30fps	1920 x 1080 px @ 30fps	4K @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	8MP Portrait Mode	20MP Sony IMX376 Beautify 4.0 LED flash	8MP f/2.0 LED Flash Bokeh Effect
Add-Ons	Face Unlock	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock

May 19, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Vs Realme 1

OPPO has unveiled its new sub-brand in India, Realme. Under the brand, the first smartphone, Realme 1 was launched on May 15th. The smartphone will be available in three variants, one with 3GB RAM/32GB storage, second with 4GB RAM/64GB storage and the third with 6GB RAM/128GB storage. It is an Amazon-exclusive device and the first sale will be on the 25th of May and commence at 12 noon. The smartphone has a starting price tag of Rs 8990 for the 3GB RAM variant.

At the launch event, the Realme 1 was constantly compared to a few Redmi devices such as the Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro. The company’s name itself sort of resembles Redmi and that cannot be a coincidence. At a starting price of Rs 8990, the Realme 1 is cheaper than the likes of Honor 9 Lite and Redmi Note 5. However, the company has decided to give a few features a miss for the Realme 1 which can be damming for many consumers.

The Realme 1 has a unique finish on the back which looks much better than the Redmi Note 5. The Note 5 continues to have a similar build quality and design as previous Redmi note devices. Both the smartphones have a single camera setup on the back. The Redmi Note 5, however, has a fingerprint sensor as well while the Realme 1 does not have a fingerprint sensor.

Neither of the two smartphones runs stock Android. The Realme 1 runs ColorOS 5.0 on top Android 8.1 Oreo while the Redmi Note 5 Pro has the MIUI 9 on top of Android 7 Nougat. At least, the Realme 1 runs the latest software here.

The Realme 1 has a 13MP camera on the back along with an 8MP front-facing camera. The Redmi Note 5, on the other hand, has a 12MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary camera with beautify 3.0 software.

Specifications

Specifcations	Realme 1	Redmi Note 5
Price	Rs 8990 (base variant)	Rs 9999 (base variant)
Display	6 inch	5.99 inch IPS LCD
Resolution	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 aspect ratio	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 aspect ratio
Battery	3410 mAh	4000 mAh
Chipset	MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 Octa-core 4 x ARM Cortex-A73 up 2.0 GHz 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 up to 2.0GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz Octa-core
RAM	3GB/4GB/6GB	3GB/4GB
Storage	32GB/64GB/128GB	32GB/64GB
Primary Camera	13MP	12MP f/2.2
Primary Camera Video	1080P	4K @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	8MP Portrait Mode	5MP LED Flash
Add-Ons	Face Unlock	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock

May 15, 2018

OPPO Realme 1 Launched In India Starting Rs 8990

OPPO has unveiled its new sub-brand for India, Realme. Under the new brand, the company has launched the Realme 1 in India at a starting price of Rs 8990. The smartphone will be available in three variants, one with 3GB RAM/32GB storage, second with 4GB RAM/64GB storage and the third with 6GB RAM/128GB storage. It is an Amazon-exclusive device and the first sale will be on the 25th of May and commence at 12 noon.

The OPPO Realme 1 is an interesting device with a few peculiar decisions taken by the company. Two of the most popular features of a budget smartphone, dual-camera setup and fingerprint sensor are both missing from the smartphone. This can be a deal breaker for many as a fingerprint sensor has become a norm for any smartphone these days.

The Realme 1 has a 6 inch display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio which has become increasingly common these days.

The smartphone runs on the MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset coupled with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB storage. The onboard storage is expandable via a microSD card in case you run out of the onboard storage provided. Powering the smartphone is 3410 mAh battery which charges via a micro USB slot.

The Realme 1 runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with ColorOS 5.0 on top. The custom skin is very similar to skins by Chinese smartphone makers, there is no app drawer and you’ll barely notice the version of Android because of the heavy customisation. There OPPO Cloud for people to store their data on the internet instead of their devices. Clone Apps will let consumers use two separate accounts of the same app, which can come in handy for a lot of people.

Must Read: Unboxing The Huawei P20 Lite

The smartphone also misses out on a dual-camera setup, again, a feature that has become the norm. It has a 13MP camera on the back along with an 8MP front-facing camera.

At a starting price of Rs 8990, the Realme 1 is a great competitor for the Redmi Note 5. However, you do miss out on a fingerprint sensor on the Realme 1. The sale of the smartphone begins on May 25th via Amazon.

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May 15, 2018
Unboxing The OPPO Realme 1
Realme is an OPPO sub-brand which will launch its first smartphone in India, the Realme 1 on May 15th. The device will be an Amazon-exclusive and its product page has a few details about the smartphone listed already. The smartphone has a starting price tag of Rs 8990 for the 3GB RAM variant.

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Inside the box of the OPPO Realme 1
- Realme 1
- Wall Charger
- Documentation
- Sim Ejector Tool
- Micro USB Cable
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The most striking feature of the Realme 1 is its back panel. The smartphone has a “Diamond Black” back which looks quite impressive as it reflects light differently from a different angle. This is thanks to the diamond-like cuts on the metal. It is worth noting that the back has a plain texture and that the cuts are not physical. The smartphone definitely feels hefty and won’t be the most lightweight smartphone you pick up.

To keep up with the competition, the Realme 1 has an 18:9 aspect ratio even though the bezels are quite visible and not the thinnest you’ll ever see. However, the smartphone does not have a fingerprint sensor, which is truly astonishing considering smartphones that cost Rs 7000 also have a fingerprint sensor these days.

The Realme 1 has a 6 inch display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The smartphone runs on the MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The onboard storage is expandable via a microSD card in case you run out of the 128Gb storage provided. Powering the smartphone is 3410 mAh battery which charges via a micro USB slot.

The Realme 1 runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with ColorOS 5.0 on top. The custom skin is very similar to skins by Chinese smartphone makers, there is no app drawer and you’ll barely notice the version of Android because of the heavy customisation. There OPPO Cloud for people to store their data on the internet instead of their devices. Clone Apps will let consumers use two separate accounts of the same app, which can come in handy for a lot of people.

Must Read: Unboxing The Huawei P20 Lite

The smartphone also misses out on a dual-camera setup, again, a feature that has become the norm. It has a 13MP camera on the back along with an 8MP front-facing camera.

The OPPO Realme 1 looks apart from the competition but misses out on a few key features. Stay tuned for a full review of the Realme 1!
May 15, 2018
Possible OnePlus 6 Launched As The OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition

OnePlus is expected to launch its new flagship, the OnePlus 6 in June. Going by the company’s recent track record, the OnePlus 6T will be launched by the end of the year. But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves and for now, concentrate on the OnePlus 6. The smartphone is expected to be one of the best affordable flagship devices of 2018.

The last two OnePlus devices have looked awfully similar to some OPPO smartphones. That is mainly because OnePlus’s parent company is OPPO Electronics. Since OnePlus is a very young company, it is possible that the R&D department is shared between the sister companies. Hence, the OnePlus had the exact design as the OPPO R11 and the OnePlus 5T looked like the OPPO R11S. With this in mind, it is possible that the new OPPO R15 could be the OnePlus 6.

OnePlus 6 Leaked Images

It is worth noting that OnePlus only has the design similar to its OPPO counterparts. All OnePlus devices are launched with flagship specifications and it won’t be any different for the OnePlus 6 either. Also, a recently leaked image of the OnePlus 6 resembles the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The device has a glass back with a very reflective finish albeit, a horizontally placed dual-camera setup. The leaked image of the OnePlus 6 revealed a vertically placed dual-camera setup, which looks similar to the Galaxy S9+.

OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition

Another big change expected in the OnePlus 6 is wireless charging. The OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition doesn’t support wireless charging despite having a glass build.

OnePlus 6 Specs

The device will have a 6.2 inch 2160 x 1080 px Optic AMOLED display with a higher screen to body ratio. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB, similar to the OnePlus 5 and 5T.

OnePlus 5T

There will be a tiny notch up front, which will house the front-facing camera and the earpiece with an LED flash unit. In fact, the smartphone is expected to have a Face ID like feature, which uses the front-facing camera. Hence, we could see some extra sensors in that notch to enable a much more secure facial recognition system. That will also sort of justify the notch, just like on the iPhone X.

The device will have a dual primary camera setup, similar to the OnePlus 5T, were, the secondary sensor will be used for low light photography.

March 19, 2018