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Lenovo Launches K5 Pro & S5 Pro In China
Lenovo has unveiled two new phones for the Chinese market, the K5 Pro and the S5 Pro. The smartphones have similar features with a slightly different price tag. Both phones have side-firing stereo speakers and focus on photography.

Lenovo K5 Pro:

The Lenovo K5 Pro is the cheaper out of the two. It measures 155.98 x 74.98 x 7.98mm and weighs 165 grams. The smartphone has a 5.99 inch Full HD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution and runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC. It is available in three memory capacities, 4 GB RAM with 64 GB ROM or 6 GB RAM with 64/128 GB ROM which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

Talking about the cameras, the K5 Pro has dual selfie cameras out of which the first one is a 16 MP camera and a second 5 MP depth sensor. The rear camera has a similar setup which has a 16 MP, f/2.0 aperture equipped sensor and a second 5 MP sensor. The rear cameras can shoot 2160p @ 30 fps videos while the front cameras can shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps.

The Lenovo K5 Pro has a large 4,050 mAh battery that can be charged from the USB Type-C port and supports fast charging up to 15W. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with ZUI which is Lenovo’s custom skin for Android devices. It also has a fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device. For connectivity, the device has 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The Lenovo K5 supports dual sim 4G VoLTE and has a hybrid sim slot.

The Lenovo K5 Pro will be available in two color variants Style Black and Elegant Gold. It is available for pre-order in China and deliveries will start from 23rd October. The price of the different variants are as follows:
- 4GB+64GB- ¥998.00 (around Rs. 10,500/-)
- 6GB+64GB- ¥1098.00 (around Rs. 11,600/-)
- 6GB+128GB- ¥1298.00 (around Rs. 13750/-)
Lenovo S5 Pro:

The Lenovo S5 Pro measures 154.5 x 75.45 x 7.7 mm and weighs 170 grams. The device has a 6.2 inch Full HD notch display with a 2246 x 1080 px resolution and runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC. It is available in two memory capacities 6 GB RAM paired with 64 GB or 128 GB inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

For photography, the S5 Pro has dual 20 MP + 8 MP front cameras. The 8 MP front camera also has an infrared sensor which helps to securely unlock the device with face recognition. The rear camera setup has a 12 MP, f/1.8 aperture equipped lens and a 20 MP, f,2.6 aperture equipped lens. The back cameras can shoot 2160p videos @ 30 fps while the front cameras can record 1080p videos. Along with face recognition, it also has a fingerprint sensor.

The Lenovo S5 Pro has a 3,500 mAh battery that can be charged from the USB Type-C port and supports fast charging up to 15W. Like the K5 Pro, it also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with ZUI. For connectivity, the device has Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi and a USB Type-C port.

The Lenovo S5 Pro will be available in three color variants, Blue Ice Crystal, Pure Gold, and Elegant Black and like the K5 Pro pre-orders are open and deliveries will commence on 23rd October. The price of the different variants of the Lenovo S5 Pro are as follows :
- 6GB+64GB- ¥1298.00 (around Rs. 13,750/-)
- 6GB+128GB- ¥1398.00 (around Rs. 14,800/-)
Also read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Launched In India

Lenovo has launched both the smartphones in China for now but we hope these devices will soon be launched in India as well.
October 18, 2018
Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S4 In India

Samsung has launched the latest variant of its flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4 in India. The 2-in-1 tablet has Samsung Dex and S Pen support, enhancing the functions it can perform. Key features of the tab include a 10.5 inch Super AMOLED display, Dolby Atmos sound, a 7,300 mAh battery and improved inbuilt security for your data. The Galaxy Tab S4 costs Rs 57,900 and will be available starting October 18.

Specifications

The 10.5 inch Super AMOLED display has a 2560 x 1600 px resolution. It has an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a 287 ppi pixel density. Samsung promises an enhanced S Pen experience with 4,096 pressure levels and a pen tip of 0.7mm diameter. You can use the accessory to make notes, navigate through the screen, translate any text and send personalised texts through Samsung Live Message. The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC and has 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded up to 400 GB using a microSD card.

The Galaxy Tab S4 has a 7,300 mAh battery, which according to the company, provides up to 16 hours of video playback. The device has fast charging capability. The Tab S4 has 4 speakers, tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos sound. It has a 13 MP primary camera and an 8 MP front facing camera, both equipped with an f/1.8 aperture. The primary camera records 2160p video at 30fps. The device runs the Samsung Experience UX based on Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box.

Other Features

The Galaxy Tab S4 has an advanced security system. The device has Samsung Knox, which is Samsung’s own mobile security platform. The company claims that this is defence-grade security and all critical information is protected through multiple layers of security. For added security, the tablet also has an Iris Scanner. The device has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a USB Type-C port for connectivity. The device has advanced usability options with the help of Samsung DeX. Samsung DeX optimises the tablet and offers two modes. It has a standalone mode in which you can get a PC like experience even without a monitor or keyboard, according to the company. In the dual mode, you can connect the tablet to a bigger monitor.

Also Read: Vertu Launches Aster P Luxury Smartphone At $4,200

Price & Availability

The Galaxy Tab S4 costs Rs 57,900 and will be available starting October 18 in Black and Gray colours. The device will be available on the Samsung Online Shop and off-line retailers as of now. The tablet will be available as an Amazon exclusive starting October 20.

Samsung is offering the S Pen and Samsung DeX along with the device. The POGO charging dock will be sold separately and costs Rs 3,499.

October 18, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Leaked With 10GB RAM and 5G Network Support

Xiaomi was one of the first companies to introduce a narrow bezel display smartphone. The Mi Mix 1 was launched in 2016 with extremely thin bezels. It was followed by the Mi Mix 2 & Mi Mix 2s which were launched in late 2017 and early 2018 respectively. With every new generation, Xiaomi managed to squeeze the bezels in their Mix series devices. And now the company is about to launch the latest Mi Mix 3 smartphone. It might have a truly bezel-less display and multiple ground-breaking innovations.

Xiaomi posted a teaser online hinting that the Mi Mix 3 might be the first commercial phone in the world to have 5G support and 10 GB of RAM.

The company has scheduled the launch of the Mi Mix 3 on September 25. Recently the teaser video and the camera samples from the phone have also surfaced online. The video was uploaded on Chinese social media website Weibo. The video focuses on the concealed dual selfie cameras and the bezel-less display that the Mi Mix 3 will have. To achieve such thin bezels, Xiaomi has created a sliding screen mechanism which conceals the speakerphone, front cameras, and necessary sensors.

Mi Mix 3 Camera Samples:

Also Read: Google Boasts Pixel 3 To Be Their Most Secure Phone Yet

The samples show the portrait mode of the phone in action. The photos are taken in a very dark environment so it is hard to judge the camera performance solely on the basis of these images.

However, Xiaomi’s biggest accomplishment with the Mi Mix 3 will be 5G carrier capabilities. Out of all the global smartphone companies they will be the first ones to achieve this feat. Besides the insane 10 GB of RAM that the phone might have, the Mi Mix 3 might have have an in-display fingerprint scanner, an AMOLED display and most probably will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core processor. It might also support facial recognition as this feature is quickly becoming an industry standard in leading smartphones.

To conclude, we will have to wait till 25th October for Xiaomi to officially announce the smartphone and make all the details publically available.

October 18, 2018
OnePlus 6T To Release With Night Mode For Better Low Light Photography

The OnePlus 6T launch is just around the corner and there is a lot of hype around it. The OnePlus 6T is one of the very few phones that will feature Android Pie out of the box. The recently launched Pixel 3 revels in its outstanding camera performance. But the OnePlus 6 has proved to be a worthy competitor for Pixel devices in terms of camera performance. The low light performance of OnePlus devices in recent times have improved drastically. According to a news website, OnePlus is introducing a Night Mode in the OnePlus 6T’s camera software. This Night Mode will supposedly improve the low light camera performance further. It will reportedly provide ample clarity and sharpness, with a good dark-to-light contrast, and negligible noise. The news website also said that they came to know about this straight from the horse’s mouth as a OnePlus representative has confirmed this.

Pre-order the OnePlus 6T here

Since the phone will be pre-loaded with Android Pie, we can expect AI to play a big role in the software and specifically the Night Mode. According to leaks and rumours, OnePlus 6T will bring major changes in comparison to the OnePlus 6. It will feature things like an in- display fingerprint scanner, water-drop notch, improved navigation, etc and will unfortunately not have a headphone jack. The phone will feature a Snapdragon 845 chipset and will have 8 GB of RAM. According to leaks, the OnePlus 6T features rear cameras with 16 MP and 20 MP sensors. Revelations about the 3700 mAh battery have also pleased a lot of OnePlus buyers as very few flagship smartphones offer such a huge battery.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Everything We Know

Leaked Price

Rumours suggest that the phone will arrive in three different variants. These will be 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage models. The prices for the devices have also been leaked which are Rs 37,999, Rs 40,999 and Rs 44,999 respectively. The OnePlus 6T is launching in India and New York on 30th October and will be available for order as early as November 2nd.

Pre-order the OnePlus 6T here

October 18, 2018
Google Boasts Pixel 3 To Be Their Most Secure Phone Yet

Google has introduced the Titan M security chip with its Pixel 3 and 3XL smartphones. The company claims that with this chip, the Pixel 3 and 3 XL have become their most secure phones yet. BlackBerry was known for their security for a while when smartphones were just taking off, making them one of the best selling smartphone brands as enterprises used their solution. Shortly after, Apple took the crown. This goes on to prove that security is a major concern for both enterprise as well as personal users.

Google seems to have invested a lot of time and energy into securing their phone. This arrives on the heels of a major security vulnerability. Huge amounts of data was leaked recently for a lot of users of Google’s social networking website – Google Plus. The company’s introduction of the enterprise-grade security chip – Titan M into the smartphone is a welcome change for users who fear for their data security. Google is looking to secure the phone both in terms of software and hardware. The company has promised to provide monthly security updates and yearly OS updates.

Pixel 3 Specifications

The Pixel 3 features a 5.5 inch display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and runs on the Android 9 Pie operating system. It also features 4 GB of RAM and a single 12.2 MP camera CMOS image sensor at the back. The phone also has several sensors like a Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer and Gyroscope.

Also Read: Google To Shut Down Google+ After Data Breach

Google wishes to protect secure transactions in third-party apps and secure sensitive transactions. The use of Google Play Protect to help safeguard your phone from malware is also a great feature to have. Along with this, it has a tamper-resistant hardware security module which protects your lock screen and strengthen disk encryption. The Titan M, in short, provides security in the bootloader, offers lock screen protection & disk encryption on-device, secures transactions in third-party apps and offers insider attack resistance.

October 18, 2018
iPhone XR Pre-Order In India Starts On October 19

The much awaited iPhone XR is going to be available for pre-order in India starting October 19, more than a month after it was unveiled alongside the iPhone XS and XS Max at Apple’s event in September. The iPhone XR is the cheapest of the three iPhones launched this year by Apple and is the company’s alternative for those who aren’t looking for a premium device. The device is available in attractive colours but lacks a few features when compared to the XS and XS Max. The iPhone XR will retail at a price of Rs 76,900 for its 64 GB base variant in India.

The device can be pre-ordered on Apple’s official website and can be booked via offline retail stores as well. It will be available in black, white, blue, yellow, coral and red colour variants and will be made available on October 26 in India.

iPhone XR

The iPhone XR has a aluminium frame with a 6.1 inch LCD display. It does not have an OLED panel unlike the ones on the iPhone XS And XS Max. The display has a notch and goes from edge-to-edge. The device has the new Liquid Retina display by Apple along with an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

The iPhone XR runs on the latest 7nm A12 Bionic chipset from Apple. It has a Quad Core GPU and is 50% faster than the A11 Bionic chipset. The device has a single, 12 MP wide-angle rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The camera has a new sensor with fast auto focus and better low-light performance. The device also has an Image Signal Processor with improved algorithms for better portrait photos and bokeh effects. The front camera is a 7 MP sensor with True Depth technology for Face ID and better portrait photos with studio lighting effects.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Price And Storage Variants Leaked

The device has a 2,942 mAh battery and runs on iOS 12. It will be available in 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB models. Pre-orders for the device start on October 19 and it will be available starting October 26.

October 18, 2018
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Launch Poster Leaks

Smartphone gaming is becoming more popular with each passing day and Xiaomi wants to make the first mover advantage in this segment. Black Shark is the gaming-focused sub-brand of Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi. The company launched the Black Shark 1 gaming handset back in April 2018. And now, the launch poster of the second generation smartphone that is about to launch has surfaced online. The poster reveals the possible launch date of the Black Shark 2 which is scheduled for 23 October.

A lot of leaks about the device have already surfaced online prior to the official launch including the specifications, and a hands-on video. Recently, the Black Shark 2 has popped up on Geekbench’s website. The Geekbench result reaffirms the previously leaked specifications. The device has a 2403 single-core and 8389 multi-core Geekbench result.

The Black Shark 2 has the Octa Core Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The device is set to get Android 9 Pie soon after its release, according to reports.

The leaked video reveals that the Black Shark 2 gaming handset has a glossy tapered back panel with a center mounted RGB backlit logo like the Razer Phone 2. Additionally, it has RGB LED strips on either sides and a dual rear camera with an LED flash. With the RGB light , the device looks good and might be a hit amongst users who love such exuberant colours.

Also read: Asus Launches Zenfone M1 Max & Zenfone L1 Lite in India

Although the leaked specs and video look genuine, Xiaomi has not commented on the same. We are yet to hear about the official launch date of the device from the company. For now, we can only wish that the device launches soon and makes its way to India for all the gaming lovers who are patiently waiting for the device.

October 18, 2018

Honor 8X Vs Realme 2 Pro Vs Moto One Power : Specs Comparison

With the launch of the Honor 8X, competition in the crowded mid-range segment has shot up. With smartphones such as the Realme 2 Pro and the Moto One Power present in the same price range, it can be confusing as to which of the three is better. We compare the features to help you decide what might be a better pick for you

Design & Build Quality

The Realme 2 Pro and the Honor 8X are the most stylish out of the lot, but the Moto One Power is appealing for those who are looking for a more subtle design. The Honor 8X is arguably the best looking device out of the three with a gradient finish. The Moto One Power does not have a glass back like the other two, but it sports a clean matte finish. The Moto One Power has a metal unibody design with a rigid frame. In our review we extensively tried to bend the phone but it survived.The Moto One Power is a tad bit heavier than the other two owing to its mammoth battery.

Buy the Honor 8X

Display

The three phones are similar in dimensions with subtle differences due to their build types. The Honor 8X has the biggest display out of the three with a 6.5 inch FHD screen. The Realme 2 Pro is the second biggest with a 6.3 inch display and the Moto One Power has a 6.2 inch display. While the Realme 2 Pro and the Honor 8X share the same 2340 x 1080 px display resolution, the Moto One Power lags behind with a 2246 x 1080 px resolution . The Realme 2 Pro has a waterdrop notch while the other two sport a bigger, conventional notch. The displays on all three devices have good viewing angles.

Buy the Realme 2 Pro

Performance

The Realme 2 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset which is better than the Moto One Power’s Snapdragon 636. While pitting it against the Honor 8X’s Kirin 710, it had lower scores on benchmark apps. We tested the benchmark scores of the on Antutu and had the devices plugged in to a charger while doing so. This was done because the Realme 2 Pro’s processor is clocked down by the company to optimise battery life. We tested the 4 GB RAM variants of the Moto One Power and the Honor 8X and the 8 GB RAM variant of the Realme 2 Pro. The Realme 2 Pro is also the only one out of the three devices to offer an 8 GB RAM variant.

The Honor 8X leads in terms of storage as the device has 64 GB and 128 GB variants, with a memory expandability of upto 400 GB. The Realme 2 Pro also has 64 GB and 128 GB variants but the Moto One Power only has a 64 GB variant.

Checking out what’s under the hood, the Moto One Power dwarfs the other two with its 5,000 mAh battery. The device also has fast charging support. With these two features, battery backup will never be an issue for Moto One Power users.

Buy the Moto One Power

Camera

The Moto One Power has a 16 MP + 5 MP primary camera and can shoot 4K videos at 30 fps. The Realme 2 Pro has a 16 MP + 2 MP primary camera and the Honor 8X only shoots 1080p video. However, both the Realme 2 Pro and the Honor 8X have a 16 MP front-facing camera opposed to the 12 MP front-facing camera on the Moto One Power.

Additional Features

The Moto One Power runs on the Android One Program, which means it has a clean, stock Android experience and will receive timely updates. The other two devices have their custom UIs based on Android which are favoured by some users. The Realme 2 Pro and the Honor 8X also have a Face Unlock feature. All the three devices have a fingerprint reader for security.

Also Read: Huawei Launches Porsche Edition Mate 20 RS

You can also refer to the table below where we have highlighted the top specs in each category:

Realme 2 Pro

Moto One Power

Honor 8X

Price

4 GB + 64 GB -Rs 13,990

6 GB + 64 GB – Rs 15,990

8 GB + 128 GB- Rs 17,990

4 GB + 64 GB- Rs 15,999

4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 14,999
6 GB + 64 GB – Rs 16,999
6 GB + 128 GB – Rs 18,999

Display

6.3 inch

2340 x 1080 FHD+

19.5:9 Aspect Ratio

409 ppi

6.2 inch

2246 x 1080 FHD+

18.7:9 Aspect Ratio

402 ppi

6.5 inch

2340 x 1080 FHD+

19:5:9 Aspect Ratio

396 ppi

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

Hisilicon Kirin 710

CPU

Octa Core

2.0 GHz Kryo 260

Octa Core

1.8 GHz Kryo 260

Octa Core

2.2 GHz Cortex A-73

RAM

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

3 GB

4 GB

6 GB

Storage

64 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB

128 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB

64 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB

64 GB, Expandable storage up to 400 GB

128 GB, Expandable Storage up to 400 GB

Primary Camera

16 MP, f/1.7
2 MP, depth sensor 2160p @ 30fps, 1080p @30fps

16 MP, f/1.8
5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor2160p @ 30fps, 1080p @30/60fps

20 MP, f/1.8

2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor

1080p @ 30fps

Front Facing Camera

16 MP, f/2.0

1080p@30fps

12 MP, f/2.0

1080p@30fps

16 MP, f/2.0

1080p@30fps

Battery

Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery

Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery

Non-removable Li-Ion 3750 mAh battery

Other Features

3.5 mm Headphone Jack

Fingerprint scanner

Face unlock

3.5 mm Headphone Jack

Fingerprint scanner

3.5 mm Headphone Jack

Fingerprint Scanner

Face Unlock

October 17, 2018

Asus Launches Zenfone M1 Max & Zenfone L1 Lite in India

Asus held a global launch event today in India and launched two new smartphones the Zenfone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1. Both the devices have quite similar specifications except for a few changes in the pricier Max M1.

Specifications:

The Zenfone Max M1 & Zenfone Lite L1 have a 5.45 inch IPS LCD display with a native resolution of 1440 x 720 px. The phones run on the Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset. In terms of storage, the L1 Lite has 2 GB RAM and 16 Gb ROM whereas the Max M1 has 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM. Both the devices support expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

For photography, both smartphones have the same 13 MP, f/2.0 aperture equipped rear camera that can shoot 1080p videos. The phones have a 1.2 um pixel size which the company claims will help in taking better low light photographs. The Zenfone Lite L1 has a 5 MP front facing the camera while the Zenfone Max M1 has an 8 MP front camera. Regardless of the front camera sensor, both devices can shoot 1080p videos and also have a selfie LED flash.

Talking more about the camera the Asus’s app allows for capturing HDR photos, shooting panoramas, recording time-lapse and taking portrait pictures.

The Zenfone Lite L1 & Zenfone Max M1 use face recognition technology along with screen lock to securely unlock the device. While the Zenfone Max M1 has an additional fingerprint sensor. In terms of connecitvity, the devices support dual-4G VoLTE, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Micro-USB for data transfer and charging. Both devices run on Asus’s custom UI which is built on top of Android 8.0 Oreo.

Another difference between the two handsets is the battery capacity, the Max M1 has a larger 4,000 mAh battery compared to a 3,000 mAh pack on the Lite L1. The devices will be available in two color options Black and Gold.

Also read: Huawei Launches Waterproof Watch GT & Band 3 Pro

Price & Availability:

Asus is offering additional benefits to Jio customer in the form of a 2,200 Rs cash back which can be redeemed while recharging the phones and 50 GB of extra data. The company has partnered with Flipkart to offer a Complete Mobile Protection Scheme for Rs 99 that covers issues like free broken screen replacement, accidental liquid damage, and the newly added theft protection.

Both smartphones will be exclusively available on Flipkart and will go on sale during the upcoming Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Days. Both, Zenfone Max M1 & Zenfone Lite L1 will be available at an inaugural discount of 1,500 and 1,000 respectively. After the discount price for the smartphones will be Rs 7,499/- and 5,999/-

October 17, 2018
OnePlus 6T Price And Storage Variants Leaked

The upcoming flagship from OnePlus, the OnePlus 6T will be launching at the end of this month. The device had already caused a stir in the smartphone market when some of its key specifications such as the in-display fingerprint sensor and improved speed were made public. Latest leaks reveal the storage variants of the OnePlus 6T along with their respective prices.

Pre-order the OnePlus 6T Here

The leak details three variants; a 6 GB / 128 GB, an 8 GB / 128 GB and an 8 GB / 256 GB variant of the upcoming device. According to the leak, these devices will cost Rs 37,999 , Rs 40,999 and Rs 44,999 respectively. If the leaks are true, the OnePlus 6T will be the costliest OnePlus device. However, something worth mentioning is that according to the leak, even the base model has 128 GB of internal storage. This is unlike the OnePlus 6 which had only 64 GB of internal storage in its base model.

The company had earlier hinted at the fact that the OnePlus 6T will be more expensive than its predecessor. However, the company also mentions that the numerous innovations present in the device will surely make it worth the price. The OnePlus 6T has an optical in-display fingerprint sensor and not an ultrasonic in-display sensor. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is more secure and efficient than its cheaper, optical counterpart. OnePlus, however, says that they have ensured this is the best in terms of both technology and security. Adding that they have worked really hard to make sure it meets ‘OnePlus standards’.

What’s More

The OnePlus 6T is also expected to be faster than its predecessor and is said to have a water drop notch in its display. But, a small water drop notch means that there will only be enough space for a front-facing camera and not for the required sensors needed to securely unlock the phone using your face. This means that OnePlus will continue to use just the camera for Face Unlock, which is not very secure and won’t work in low-light.

Other expected features include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, a 3,700 mAh battery and Android 9 Pie out of the box. The device might feature wireless charging as well. Another change we will see in the OnePlus 6T is the lack of a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The company has provided a solution for the issue by launching a pair of Type-C Bullets which will be compatible with the device. OnePlus is also providing the Type-C Bullets for free, bundled with the device for those who pre-order the smartphone.

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

The OnePlus 6T will launch at an event on October 30. The global event will take place in New Delhi and New York and will have an accompanying live stream. The passes for the event are now available online.

October 17, 2018
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.

October 17, 2018
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 16^th November, 2018. The Red color variant will be sold as a limited edition release in China.

ALSO READ : Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro And Mate 20 X Launched

October 16, 2018
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.

October 16, 2018
HMD Global Launches Nokia X7 In China
HMD Global on Tuesday launched a new premium smartphone called the Nokia X7. The device is currently available in China and Nokia will soon launch the device in other markets as well.

Specifications:

The Nokia X7 measures 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm and weighs 178 grams. It has a 6.18-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 408 ppi. The smartphone has an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and runs on the Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 CPU along with the Adreno 616 GPU. It is available in 3 storage variants, 4 GB RAM with 64 GB ROM or 6 GB RAM with 64/128 GB ROM which is expandable up to 400 GB via a microSD card.

The Nokia x7 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and it has a 3,500 mAh battery with fast charging support. The handset has dual rear cameras with dual LED flash, the first sensor is a 12 MP, f/1.8 aperture equipped main sensor with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) and a secondary 13 MP sensor. The device can capture 4k 2160p video at 30 fps. Other than the dual rear cameras, it also has a 20 MP front selfie camera.

In terms of connectivity, it has 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The device can be securely by the onscreen pattern lock or the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Talking about the sensors, the smartphone has an electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient sensor, accelerometer, and a proximity sensor.

Package contents of the device include the handset itself, a 9V/2A charger, a USB cable, a card reader and a protective case.

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Price and Colours:

The device is available in 4 different colors which are Dark Blue, Night Red, Magic Night silver and Night Black. The price for different variants are as follows:
- Nokia X7 4 GB RAM / 64 GB ROM price- CNY 1,699 (around Rs. 18,000)
- Nokia X7 6 GB RAM / 64 GB ROM price- CNY 1,999 (around Rs. 21,200)
- Nokia X7 6 GB RAM / 128 GB ROM price- CNY 2,499 (around Rs. 26,500)
October 16, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 To Launch On October 25

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, which is the next flagship from the smartphone giant will launch in an event on October 25. The announcement has been made by the company through a teaser on Weibo. The teaser in itself is very interesting. It also displays the sliding camera mechanism that we will see on the Mi Mix 3.

Apart from this, Xiaomi just posted another image on Weibo, teasing the Mi Mix 3. The image has two notebooks, and the covers read ‘5G’ and ’10G’ respectively. It is clear that with the first one, Xiaomi is hitting at the fact that the Mi Mix 3 will have 5G connectivity. However, the second notebook is a bit confusing. Xiaomi could be hinting at the fact that the device will have 10 GB of RAM. This is the only possible explanation as of now. While the lack of infrastructure and modems to support the 5G network is an issue, Xiaomi might have worked its way around the issue, hence posting the teaser. Also adding to this is the teaser from back in September. This image showed the Mi Mix 3 in a 5G testing station with its notification bar displaying a 5G network.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has some interesting features other than its sliding camera and ‘truly bezel less’ display. The device has a QHD+ AMOLED display by Samsung. It will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. It might offer upto 10 GB of RAM as the teaser hints. The specifics of the primary camera are unknown. The device has a 20 MP front facing camera. The sliding back panel is manually operated and it slides out to reveal the front camera and a few other sensors.

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The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 also has a dedicated Xiao AI button. The Xiao AI is Xiaomi’s assistant and a physical button will offer better accessibility for the same. The device is sure to bring along some surprises at its launch.

October 16, 2018