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Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL To Get The Android Q Beta In June

Google launched its latest smartphones, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL on the 7th of May at the Google I/O 2019 developer conference. The devices are the watered down variants of the company’s flagship offerings, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The newest smartphones boast of similar software and camera experience as their elder siblings albeit with a few compromises in the hardware department. It was also believed earlier that Google, who announced the latest Android Q Beta at the same event; will make it available for the Pixel 3a series as soon as its elder siblings. However, the company has announced that will not be the case; and the smartphones will get the update by the month of June.

Pixel 3a Android Q Beta

The Android Q Beta update can be installed on any Pixel smartphone or one from 21 different OEMs by signing in to the Android Beta Program. It was expected that the Pixel 3a series; soon after its launch will support the said software update, but as mentioned above that is not the case. Notably, the latest devices feature the March security patch; which may be surprising considering Google released the May security update a week ago. The company claims the handset will be directly updated to the June security patch via an Over The Air (OTA) update next month.

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Despite being mentioned on the website that the Pixel 3a series will be supported for Android Q Beta in June; some reports of the smartphone owners already installing the update has surfaced. This is seen as an oversight on Google’s part and expected to be fixed shortly. The news of the new devices not supporting the latest software update; nor being on the latest security patch is a big deal as Pixel handsets are known for the software experience and always staying up to date. It may create a decrease of trust amongst buyers of the company’s hardware in the future.

May 11, 2019
Full Specifications Of The Motorola One Vision Leak Online

Motorola is expected to launch its latest smartphone, dubbed the Motorola One Vision at an event in Brazil on the 15th of May. The device will succeed the Moto One Power launched last year and will be the next handset from the company to be a part of the Android One Program. A known tipster has revealed full details about the smartphone prior to its launch and also has shared the price the device will launch in Europe.

Motorola One Vision

The Motorola One Vision will be the company’s latest mid-range offering. Leaked images of the smartphone reveal it will have an all-glass design at the back with a gradient pattern. The tipster claims it will measure 160.1 x 71.2 x 8.7mm and weigh 180g. It will have a 6.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px and an aspect ratio of 21:9 like seen in the Xperia 1. To maximise the screen real estate, a hole punch cutout reminiscent of the Honor View20 will be placed on the top left corner of the display. For biometrics and security, a fingerprint scanner housed in the Motorola batwing logo at the back is expected on the device.

The leak further asserts under the hood, the Motorola One Vision will be kitted with Samsung’s Exynos 9609 SoC. This is contrary to the leaks in the past which claimed the smartphone will have the Exynos 9610 chipset inside. Names aside, the two SoCs differ in their maximum clock speeds, with the former clocked at 2.2GHz and the latter going all the way up to 2.3GHz. In terms of optics, the Moto One Vision will have a dual rear camera setup, consisting of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor; which will feature quad pixel technology and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), and a secondary 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25MP camera will be housed in the aforementioned punch hole cutout. For memory and storage, the device will be available with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.

The Motorola One Vision will be powered by a 3500 mAh battery with support for connectivity options like Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and ac-WLAN. The smartphone will be a part of the Android One Program which means it will run a clean build of Android; and will receive major software updates for at least two years and security patches for at least three years. It will be available in two colours, namely Blue and Bronze Brown.

Pricing and Availability

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As mentioned above, the Motorola One Vision will be launched in Brazil on the 15th of May. The leak suggests the smartphone will be priced at EUR 299 (INR 23,500) when launched in Europe. It is also expected to make its way to the Indian market soon after the global unveiling at a lower price than its European counterpart.

May 11, 2019
Huawei Nova 5 Specifications Leaked Before Official Launch

World’s second largest smartphone OEM Huawei launched the latest smartphone in its mid-range Nova series back in December last year. Dubbed the Nova 4, it was also the company’s first device with a punch hole display. Now, fresh leaks claim the handset is due for an upgrade as its successor, allegedly called the Huawei Nova 5 is in the works. Specifications of the smartphone were leaked by a gadget tipster on microblogging website Twitter. The leaker claims the device has been codenamed Seattle and will release soon.

Huawei Nova 5

Huawei P30 Pro

The upcoming smartphone from Huawei, the Nova 5 will be its mid-range offering. Leaks claim it will have a design which will be a hybrid of the soon to be launched Honor 20 series and the Huawei P30 lineup. This insinuates it will have an all-glass design on the front and back with a colourful gradient pattern on the rear of the device. It will have a 6.39 inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution; and will use a hole punch cutout to house the front-facing camera in a bid to maximise the screen real estate. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the smartphone, an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology is expected.

Honor View20

The leak further asserts the Huawei Nova 5 will be powered by a 3500 mAh battery with support for 40W fast wired charging. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple camera setup, comprised of a 48MP primary sensor; a secondary 12 MP ultra wide angle sensor and a third Time of Flight (ToF) camera; to capture the depth and assisting in background blur. Unfortunately, the leak does not mention the chipset used in the smartphone, but as the predecessor featured the Kirin 970 SoC; the Nova 5 may run on the flagship grade 7nm Kirin 980 mobile processor also seen on the Huawei P30 Pro.

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Alongside the leak on Twitter, a silicone case reported to be of the Huawei Nova 5 has been leaked on Slashleaks. This affirms to the aforementioned details about the device. While it is not known when the Chinese OEM will launch the smartphone, the increasing number of leaks suggests it may see the light of the day soon.

May 11, 2019
Samsung Is Once Again The Number One Premium Smartphone Maker In India
Samsung is currently the number one smartphone manufacturer in the world. Clearly, the company also has a very strong grip in the densely populated Indian mobile phone market. Even though the largest smartphone maker in India is Xioami, Samsung has held the top spot in the premium smartphone segment. But, for the last three quarters, the company lost its title to the Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus which rode to the top on back of the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T.

A fresh report published by Counterpoint research reveals the newly launched Galaxy S10 lineup has helped the company regain its pole position. For starters, Counterpoint is a market research company dedicated to delivering intelligence on technology trends across the globe. According to the report, the top three premium brands including Samsung, OnePlus and Apple accounted for 90 per cent of the premium segment shipments in Q1 of 2019 as compared to 95 per cent in Q1 of 2018.

The report states the remaining 10% of the stake is shared companies like Huawei which have gained traction based on the Mate and P Series of smartphones. It also highlights that Apple is also striving to stop its decline which is primarily due to excessive pricing. On the brighter side, as the company starts local assembly of certain iPhone models which is expected to happen soon, it will be relieved of the 20% import duty that the Indian government collects for each unit.

The Counterpoint report exhibits if Apple passes on some of the price benefits to the consumers, it is expected to see a significant rise in its sale. The top selling premium smartphones in the Q1 2019 are as follows:
- OnePlus 6T : 26%
- Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus: 16 %
- Samsung Galaxy S10: 12 %
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Samsung has certainly managed to race ahead of the competition in the Q1, however, it will be interesting to see what the results are like once the highly anticipated OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro launch. The said devices are set to launch on the 14th of May.
May 10, 2019
Google Not Forcing New Android Q Navigation Gestures On Manufacturers

Amongst a ton of other updates announced at the Google I/O, Google unveiled a variety of features that are bundled with its upcoming iteration of Android. Google’s new “fully gestural navigation” removes the back button from the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. As per previous reports, Google made it mandatory that the OEMs ship their Android Q enabled devices with the new navigation gestures. However, latest developments state that Google will not force OEMs to adopt the new gesture navigation.

The Product Manager for Android clarified the underlying situation by saying that Google is solely encouraging OEMs to use the new navigation gestures. Since Gesture Navigation can be troublesome to incorporate with previously existing gestures, the company does not want this to be a bigger challenge for developers. He further added that Android has always been about choice, hence the company plans to keep it that way. Android Q will still include the original 3-button navigation bar, which was previously removed from Pixel 3 smartphones running Android P.

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The new gestures introduced in Android Q resemble the gestural navigation of iPhones. Since the bottom section is now comparatively smaller and no longer includes any button. Users can swipe vertically up from the bottom to go to the home screen and swipe horizontally from the left or right to go back to the previous screen. Swiping diagonally from the bottom left or right corner to the middle of the screen will launch the Google Assistant. Whereas swiping left or right on the gesture bar will enable users to quickly switch between applications. Lastly, recent apps can be viewed by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.

Those on Android Q Beta can see these updates on their phones already.

May 10, 2019
Honor 20, 20 Pro To Have A Dynamic Holographic Design
Honor, a subsidiary of Huawei is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphones. The Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro will be announced on the 21st of May in London. While key details about the devices have been leaked previously, their design has remained shrouded in mystery until now. In a video teasing the launch of the handsets, the company has revealed the Honor 20 series will feature a Dynamic Holographic Design on their back.

Specifications

Honor 20 series will be the newest flagship smartphones by the company. As mentioned above, they will feature a Dynamic Holographic Design on the back. This design will be made using the company’s ‘Triple 3D Mesh” technology. Fresh reports claim the Honor 20 series will have a 6.26-inch display with a 91.6 percent screen to body ratio. To maximise the screen real estate, a hole punch camera with a width of 4.5mm is also expected on the devices. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handsets, the Honor 20 series may have a side mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

The previous leaks of the Honor 20 and 20 Pro claim they will run on the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the Honor 20 may have a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 48MP sensor, combined with a 20MP ultra-wide angle sensor and an 8MP telephoto sensor. The Honor 20 Pro, on the other hand, will add a fourth sensor which will be a dedicated 2 MP macro camera, used for shooting subjects in proximity. For selfies, the devices will have a 32MP camera housed in the punch hole display. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphones are expected to be available in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The devices will be powered by a 3650mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. For enhanced gaming and CPU performance, the smartphones will support the company’s CPU/GPU Turbo technology.

Pricing & Availability

Honor 20

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While the pricing of the less feature-rich Honor 20 isn’t known; The past leaks of the Pro variant claim it will start at CNY 2999 (Rs. 31,000) for the version with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB onboard memory will cost CNY 3399 (Rs. 35,200). Top end variant of the device with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage will retail at CNY 3799 (Rs. 39,400). As mentioned above, Honor will launch the smartphones on the 21st of May in Europe. It is expected to make its way into the Indian market soon after the announcement.
May 10, 2019
2019 Apple iPhone XI Square Camera Setup Confirmed By Case Makers

Cupertino based, Apple is bracing up for the launch of its latest smartphones which will succeed the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR from the year 2018. The upcoming devices are expected to launch in the month of September which is just four months away. Rumours and leaks about the 2019 iPhones have been making rounds on the internet since late last year. Allegedly called the iPhone XI and the iPhone XI Max, the flagship grade future iPhones were previously reported to have triple rear cameras housed in a square module. Intriguingly, case renders of the anticipated devices shared by reliable source support the past claim.

2019 iPhone Case Renders

According to the leakster, Sonny Dickson, the case renders of the 2019 iPhone were sourced from Chinese case manufactures which increase their odds of turning out true. Noteworthy, the majority of case makers hail from China and they receive reference designs long before the official launch of the device. This is arranged so that the manufacturers are able to brace up the production of accessories before their demand surges suddenly.

The renders shared by the source reveal the dimensions and cutout of two separate devices which reportedly relate to the iPhone XI and the iPhone XI Max. The large handset measures 159 x 79 x 8.74 mm while the smaller handset measures 144 x 73 x 8.62 mm. The renders also exhibit a square shaped cutout on the rear side which corroborates to the aforementioned square shaped camera module. Identical to previous iPhones, the anticipated smartphones have right side mounted power button and left side mounted volume rockers hint the renders.

iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max Expected Features

iPhone XI Leaked Design

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The iPhone XI and XI Max are expected to have the same size screen as their predecessors which sport a 5.8 inch and a 6.5 inch Super Retina HD screen respectively. The future devices will reportedly feature a 12 MP selfie camera which is a considerable bump in comparison to the 8 MP sensor found on current generation devices. Like the Samsung Galaxy S10, the future flagship iPhone models are also reported to support reverse wireless charging. Under the hood, the device will ship with updated Bionic chipsets which are assumedly called A13. Also, new for 2019, Apple will reportedly ship the device with 18 W fast charger.

May 10, 2019
OnePlus Expects To Deliver A Great Camera On The OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus will launch the latest iteration of its flagship smartphones on the 14th of May. These devices, confirmed to be the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro, will be the successor to the OnePlus 6T launched last year. In the latest round of teasers shared by the company before the official announcement; the camera prowess of the OnePlus 7 Pro has been showcased through a series of collaborations with known streaming service Netflix and the famous lifestyle channel National Geographic.

About The Partnerships

Shot On The OnePlus 7 Pro

The Chinese smartphone OEM OnePlus has partnered up with the American video streaming giant Netflix. With this collaboration, the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro has been used to click the posters for the second season of a series by the streaming service called Sacred Games. Various posters featuring the cast of the show have been shot using the smartphone. These images were released by the company to tease the imaging capabilities of its flagship device.

Shot On The OnePlus 7 Pro

The second collaboration with OnePlus has been done by the renowned satellite channel National Geographic. Three photographers at National Geographic will journey across North America capture images of nature which will be then published in a special edition magazine slated to release in July. All the images in the aforementioned magazine will be captured using the OnePlus 7 Pro and will also be shared on the channel’s various social media handles.

OnePlus 7 Pro Cameras

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OnePlus has earlier revealed the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro will feature a triple rear camera setup. While no further detail about the optics has been shared by the company, the previous leaks about the smartphone provide the necessary information. It has been reported the triple cameras on the handset will consist of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor that has 3x optical zoom capabilities. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP Sony IMX471 front facing camera is expected to be housed in the pop-up style mechanism on top of the device.

May 10, 2019
Google Reveals The Key Details Of Its Upcoming Fuchsia OS

Google is looking to replace the Android and ChromeOS platforms with a unified Operating System (OS). This OS, dubbed Fuchsia has been in development for the past few years. No information on how it will work or its functionalities have been shared by the company. However, on the last day of the Google I/O 2019 a senior Google executive revealed a few key details about the Fuchsia OS.

Fuchsia OS

The Fuchsia OS from Google has been reportedly in development since 2016 and is looking to unite all of Google’s software in one place. At Google I/O, the company’s executive said that it is looking at a new take on what operating systems can be like. He further added that Fuchsia is not about replacing Android or Chrome OS. It is about pushing the state of the art in terms of Operating Systems; and implementing it into other products. The team at Google working on the OS is also experimenting with different form factors, which insinuates Fuchsia may be designed for wearables, VR/AR headsets and smart home devices.

Google Pixel 3a XL

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As mentioned above, Fuchsia OS has been in development by Google since the last few years. The OS has even been booted to smartphones like the Honor Play in the past. Known details about it unveil it will be an open source project, which is similar to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). But unlike the latter, it will have the capability to run on a range of devices like smartwatches, laptop and smartphones. Unlike Android and Chrome OS, who are built on the Linux kernel; the Fuchsia OS will have its foundations in the new Google made kernel called ‘zircon’. A same Operating System for a range of devices can give way to a more unified experience, which is what the company intends to do with Fuchsia.

May 10, 2019
Asus ZenFone 6 To Launch With Snapdragon 855

Taiwanese smartphone maker, Asus is set to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 6. The device will succeed the ZenFone 5Z from the yesteryear. Asus previously shared a teaser on Twitter which reveals the front layout of the upcoming smartphone. Another Tweet shared by the company reveals the features of the ZenFone 6. This also reveals the chipset and layout of the ports and grilles. In addition, a company executive shared a Morse Code on Instagram with the battery capacity and camera resolution of the anticipated flagship.

Asus ZenFone 6 Features

The teaser shared by the company affirms that the ZenFone 6 will be kitted with the high end Snapdragon 855. The same chip is also present on handsets like the Black Shark 2 and the Galaxy S10 (US). The chipset is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and is comprised of an Octa Core CPU along with the Adreno 640 GPU. The teaser also exposes that the awaited handset will have a triple slot tray, a notification LED and a smart key. The smart key might be a slider for selecting the sound profile similar to one present on OnePlus smartphones. The upcoming Asus ZenFone 6 will have a 3.5 mm audio jack which is mounted at the bottom. The bottom of the handset also houses the loudspeaker grille and the USB type C port for charging and data transfer. The ZenFone 6 has right side mounted power button and volume rockers.

Morse Code Shared By An Asus Executive

In terms of optics, the upcoming flagship will have a dual rear camera setup which will consist of a 48 MP sensor, a 13 MP sensor and an LED flash. Details about the front-facing camera are unavailable as of now, but the past teaser shared by Asus hints it will have a pop-up style front camera. Another notable flagship that will have this type of camera is the OnePlus 7 Pro.

The Asus ZenFone 6 will be powered by a massive 5,000 mAh battery which is likely to support fast charging. Other details including screen size, resolution of the front camera and the price will only be publicised at the time of official launch.

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The Asus ZenFone 6 is set to launch on the 16th of May in Spain.

May 10, 2019
Redmi To Launch Two New Phones With Snapdragon 855
Separated from Xiaomi as an independent brand, Redmi has had great success in the Asian markets. According to reports , Redmi is expected to launch its first flagship smartphone soon. Rumours and leaks have brought a lot of features and specifications of the device to light. However, the launch date of the Redmi handset still remains unknown, owing to the fact that the company has decided not to divulge any details. Recent leaks suggest that the company may release not just one, but two new flagship devices in China soon.

The leak further suggests that the smartphones will be available in three colour variants: Blue, Red and Carbon Fiber. Furthermore, both the handsets will sport a similar storage scheme, which will be spread over 4 different configurations:
- 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 6GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
Previous leaks have also revealed that the flagship smartphone may carry the “K20 Pro” tag. The GM of Redmi purposely leaked information regarding the in-display fingerprint sensor present in the device. He posted a screenshot that clearly exhibited the location of the scanner beneath the display. Another leak formerly suggested that the upcoming Redmi flagship smartphone may feature a pop-up selfie camera, which will lead to a full-screen display.

Redmi X Render

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The Redmi flagship devices are expected to run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which comprises of the octa-core Kryo 485 processor and the Adreno 640 GPU. It is also speculated that the devices will feature the 3.5mm headphone jack and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. The Xiaomi sub-brand is likely to host a press event in China on May 13 2019, which can unveil some concrete developments regarding the two flagship smartphones.

Whether Redmi will launch these phones in other markets, including India, is presently unknown. The only question that would remain; which flagship phone to buy and from which Xiaomi brand; Mi, Redmi or Poco ?
May 10, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro
OnePlus 7 Pro is the latest flagship from the Chinese manufacturer. It features a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120×1440 px and a 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, which comprises of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor, a 16MP wide angle sensor and a third 8MP telephoto lens. For selfies, the OnePlus 7 Pro features a 16MP sensor housed in the pop-up camera mechanism. It is available in three colours: Nebula Blue, Mirror Grey and Almond. It is purchasable in three variants, listed as follows:
- 6GB+128GB
- 8GB+256GB
- 12GB+256GB
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May 9, 2019
Moto E6 Passes Through FCC, To Have A 3000 mAh Battery

Motorola is expected to launch the budget-oriented smartphone, dubbed the Moto E6 in the following weeks. Previous leaks have already revealed key details about the device, which is set to feature humble specifications at a lucrative price. Now, the handset has passed the Federal of Communications Certificate (FCC) certification. The listing on FCC’s official website mentions the smartphone’s code name as ‘surfna’, which corroborates with the previous leaks.

Moto E6

The upcoming Moto E6 will be a budget offering from the company. It will be the successor to the Moto E5 launched last year. The listing on FCC reveals the smartphone will have a 3000 mAh battery. Measurements of the device mentioned in the listing are 149mm x 71mm (Height x Width) and 178.36mm diagonally. It is also revealed the handset will have support for the 2.4 GHz and the 5GHz bands of Wi-Fi networks, which is a rarity in the budget segment.

While the FCC listing does not reveal specifications of the Moto E6, previous leaks have already provided the information. The device has been leaked to have a 5.45-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 px. The smartphone will have significant bezels on the top and the bottom of the display and will not have a physical fingerprint scanner. This insinuates it will rely on conventional unlock methods like a numerical pin, alphabetical passwords and patterns. The Moto E6 will run on the latest Android 9 Pie and will feature a stock interface with some customisations by Motorola.

Moto E5 Plus

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The previous leaks further insinuate Moto E6 will be kitted with the 28nm Snapdragon 430 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core Cortex A53 CPU and the Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a single f/2.0 aperture equipped 13 MP rear camera. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 5 MP sensor is expected to be housed on top of the display. For memory and storage, the device is expected to feature 2GB of RAM and up to 32GB of Internal Storage. Unfortunately, it is not known when the Moto E6 will be launched, but the FCC listing suggests it may be on its way soon.

May 9, 2019
Sharp Launches Aquos R3 With 120 Hz Display And Dual Notch

The Japanese technology company, Sharp has launched yet another distinctive smartphone which is called the Aquos R3. The newly launched device, like any other, has dual notch. Out of which one is present on top of the display while the second is present below it. Another highlighting feature of the Sharp Aquos R3 is its Pro IGZO display that has a praiseworthy refresh rate of 120 Hz. Except for the said handset, only the Razer Phone has a display with this high refresh rate.

Sharp Aquos R3 Design And Features

The newly launched Sharp Aquos R3 has a unique and distinctive design which is mainly because of the dual notch in the display. It features a notch above the display which houses the 16 MP selfie camera. While the so-called second notch below the display is a way to maximise the screen to body ratio while retaining a fingerprint scanner on the front of the device. The smartphone sports a 6.2 inch Pro IGZO display that has a Quad HD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 px. As previously mentioned, the display panel has a refresh rate of 120 Hz which provides for an enriched media consumption experience.

The rear of the Sharp Aquos R3 harbours the dual camera setup and the company branding. The said dual camera setup consists of a 12 MP sensor, a 20 MP sensor along with an LED flash. Under the hood, it packs the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of Octa Core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the Sharp Aquos R3 has 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB of UFS storage. Furthermore, the internal memory is also expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card.

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Connectivity options on the Sharp Aquos R3 include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and the bottom mounted USB Type C port. The smartphone is powered by a 3,200 mAh battery which also supports 10 W wireless charging. It is available in a multitude of colours which include Premium Black, Platinum White, Elegant Green, Pink Amethyst and Luxury Red. The smartphone has been launched for the Japanese market and the feasibility of this making to other markets are marginal.

May 9, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A20

The Samsung Galaxy A20 was unveiled in India on April 5, 2019, and it features a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 px. The device runs on the Exynos 7885 chipset, comprising of an Octa-core CPU and Mali G71 MP2 GPU. The smartphone has a 13MP primary camera with a secondary ultrawide 5MP camera. For selfies, the Galaxy A20 has an 8MP (f/2.0) camera. It is available in three colours: Blue, Black, and Red.

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May 9, 2019