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Oppo Showcases A Smartphone With Waterfall Display

Over the years, Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo has made several fascinating handsets which the include the ‘Oppo Find X‘ that features a motorised elevating camera module and the ‘Oppo N1‘ that has a rear touch panel.

According to images shared by a company official, it has developed another unique smartphone that features a “waterfall display”. The company has used the fancy keyword ‘waterfall’ to refer to a device whose edges have an extremely high taper. In simpler words, the display of the smartphone transitions all the way into the sides which further boosts the screen to body ratio while providing for an even more immersive viewing experience.

Noteworthy, another smartphone that is alleged to have this type of display is the upcoming Huawei Mate 3 Pro.

Besides, it is evident that the Oppo smartphone with a waterfall display lacks a notch or punch hole camera. Therefore, it may incorporate a popup camera or motorised elevating module as seen on the Oppo Find X that the device is pictured with.

Although not yet certain, this could indeed be a successor to the original Oppo Find X.

Unfortunately, the source has not revealed any specifications of the smartphone. Nevertheless, it is expected to be a flagship-grade smartphone and will pack features that are found on comparable devices. Accordingly, it is expected to feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC, AMOLED display and a large capacity battery with support for fast charging.

Also Read: Samsung Smartphone With Triple Swivel Display

Conclusively, the Oppo smartphone with a waterfall display surely looks impressive, however, in order to gain more details about it, we will have to wait patiently till the time spreads more light on it.

What do you think could be the benefits of having a smartphone with a waterfall display? Let us know in the comments section down below.

July 29, 2019
Samsung Smartphone With Triple Swivel Display

Korean electronics manufacturer, Samsung has had a crucial role in the development of modern-day smartphones. Clearly, the company just does not want to stop here as it keeps on developing new concepts which are revealed from time to time with new patents.

Besides working on foldable smartphones or smartphones with an edge-to-edge display, a freshly granted patent suggests, Samsung is conceptualising yet another innovative handset that would be beyond the imagination of most average users.

At initial glance, the Samsung device in the patent looks like any other conventional smartphone with a display on the front which is surrounded with considerable top and bottom bezels. However, in reality, the dated-looking device conceals three separate displays that swivel around a focal point.

Certainly, the three displays on the Samsung device can be used to simultaneously run three different applications which can boost multitasking on a compact smartphone. Even though modern smartphones are nimble enough to rapidly navigate through applications, they can not match the functionality that a device with multiple displays can provide. At the pace mobile devices are evolving, they have the potential to replace a conventional desktop or notebook computer. And the device in the patent seems to be a step in that direction.

Noteworthy, the patent granted to Samsung lacks any kind of buttons, port or other crucial elements like a camera or a fingerprint sensor. Also, accommodating a sizeable battery into a device with such a form factor is another huge challenge.

Therefore, we believe the technology pioneered with this handset will pave its way into other devices in the future rather than Samsung utilising this exact design.

To conclude, not much can be said, what Samsung plans to achieve with a device with this form factor. In order to get more information on the topic, we will have to wait for some official news from the company.

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What do you think could be a possible use of a smartphone with this innovative design? Let us know in the comments below.

July 29, 2019
Indian Smartphone Market Reaches Record Breaking 37 Million Shipments In Q2

India is currently one of the largest smartphone markets and is also amongst the fastest growing one as well in the industry. According to a new report, the Indian smartphone market has broken previous records with a massive 37 million units being shipped in just the second quarter of 2019 alone. The increase is just a single digit growth but which the country gains steadily after each passing year.

Counterpoint, a research and analytical firm, has reported via its Market Monitor services that “the growth was driven via new launches, price cuts on older devices and channel expansion across brands.” One of the contributing factors were the expansion of offline centric brands to online stores. It includes online-website exclusive series which have helped boost sales of certain brands like OPPO and Vivo. In a similar fashion, brands that had been online exclusive have now shifted to offline shelves with partnerships with key retailers like OnePlus. Notably, various OEMs have seen success targetting multiple demographics within one series of smartphone that sport different specifications and price in the Indian smartphone market; similar to a flagship and its more inexpensive variants.

Furthermore, it has been reported that the most popular price range for smartphone is the INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 bracket. It includes all the mid range or affordable flagships which have become increasingly popular in the country. The handset trends such as notch display, multiple rear cameras, pop up selfie feature and in-display sensor technology are also being catered to in this price range to attract customers. The top 5 most popular brands in the Indian smartphone market from 2018 have seen some gains and losses but for the most part are still relevant.

Also Read: Motorola Launches The Moto E6 With Snapdragon 435 & 2GB RAM

As the smartphone market grows, the older feature phones are currently witnessing a sharp decline in sales volume. A steep dive of 39% is being observed in the latters sales every year. The market research report shows the Indian smartphone markets potential for further growth. Companies such as Apple and LG taking initiative to start manufacturing in India is another great plus point. Made in India smartphones are cheaper than the shipped from abroad and are a great offering. All in all, the industry is brimming with choices and the current era is a golden age for customers.

July 27, 2019
Motorola Launches The Moto E6 With Snapdragon 435 & 2GB RAM

Through a blog post on the 25th of July, Motorola has launched its latest budget smartphone, the Moto E6. The device is the successor of the Moto E5 series launched last year and unlike its predecessors which were launched in a pack of four, the latest handset arrives as a solo announcement. It has been launched only in the United States as of now, with global availability expected to be announced soon by the company.

Moto E6

The new Moto E6 smartphone by Motorola as mentioned above is the company’s latest budget offering. The device features an all polycarbonate design which looks similar to its predecessors. It has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 × 720 px. As it is a budget handset, there are significant bezels on the top and bottom of the display. There is also no physical fingerprint scanner on the Moto E6, which means users will have to rely on traditional unlocking methods; such as patterns, numerical pins and passwords to access the smartphone.

The Moto E6 runs on the slightly dated Snapdragon 435 SoC which has an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone from Motorola has a single, f/2.0 aperture equipped 13MP sensor with LED flash. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 5MP sensor is placed above the display on the front. Memory options on the device are limited to 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage; the latter of which is expandable via microSD of up to 256GB in capacity.

Also read: RED Confirms Hydrogen 2, Blames Chinese ODM For Failed First Smartphone

The Moto E6 is powered by a 3000mAh battery which supports 5W charging via the bundled adapter in the box. The device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie with little customisation from the company. It will be available in two colour variants, namely Starry Black and Navy Blue. The Motorola Moto E6 will be available for sale in the US in the following weeks at a price of US$ 149 (Rs. 10,300). Unfortunately, there is no word from the company yet about the international availability of the handset.

July 26, 2019
RED Confirms Hydrogen 2, Blames Chinese ODM For Failed First Smartphone

RED announced its first-ever smartphone back in May 0f 2018. The announcement led to the build-up of a lot of hype. Its popularity soared due to RED being a renowned name in the digital cinema industry owing to its cameras. The phone was much awaited prior to its launch but failed to deliver many of its basic expectations. RED’s Hydrogen One was a commercial failure because of its shortcomings on basic UI and even the camera, a department RED specializes in. Now, the company has gone on official forums to blame a Chinese ODM which was tasked with manufacturing the smartphone and has seemingly confirmed Hydrogen 2.

In the forums, RED explained why its bold endeavour into the smartphone industry wasn’t a success. Allegedly, RED claimed that getting the Chinese ODM (Original Device Manufacturer) that was tasked for making Hydrogen One to complete the work was “beyond challenging.” It explains why the smartphone had faced delays prior to its actual launch date. The phone faced disastrous levels of un optimization which RED claims were due to the poor software integration of the Snapdragon 835 SoC.

Furthermore, RED is now partnering up with a new ODM which according to the company seem much more capable. In the post, the company also confirmed the second iteration of the Hydrogen phone. The new device is being built from the ground up and is expected to release in 2020. Additionally, an attachable module that RED had promised is finally planned to be released. It is an improved Komodo module that will work with both Hydrogen One and Two and will allow for “cinema-grade images at the highest level at lower pricing.”

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Unfortunately, more information regarding the upcoming RED Hydrogen Two is still unavailable. It is speculated that the device is still in its early stages of development and more details are expected to arrive later this year. Hopefully, the second iteration is a much better experience than the last and will hold true to any promises RED makes. Stay tuned for more updates.

July 25, 2019
Samsung Claims The Galaxy Fold Has Been Fixed, To Relaunch In September

Korean electronics giant Samsung launched its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold back in the month of February. At the event, it was announced that the device will be commercially available starting the 26th of April; however, a few weeks before its release a few Galaxy Fold review units started breaking. Many known technology journalists reported that due to a design flaw, the handset’s inside display can easily be compromised.

Samsung then announced that it is taking some time to fix the smartphone and will launch it again at a later date. Months passed, but there was no definite time bracket from the company. Until now, as it has claimed in a press release that all the issues plaguing the Galaxy Fold have been fixed and the device will be relaunched in the month of September.

What has been fixed

According to Samsung, the Galaxy Fold has passed through some design and construction improvements to be certified for a relaunch. These improvements include the extension of the top protective layer of the inside display. The new layer now makes it apparent that it is an integral part of the display and should not be removed. The updates to the foldable smartphone also include additional reinforcements to further protect it from external particles while maintaining its folding mechanism. Along with the aforementioned changes, the handset will also feature protection caps on the top and bottom of the hinge area; while also reducing the space between the hinge and the body of the device.

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The images shared by Samsung of the redesigned Galaxy Fold reaffirm its claims as the mentioned changes are visible, although only subtly. While the foldable smartphone has been redesigned, the company claims its price will remain the same, that is US$ 1,980 (Rs. 1,36,500). While Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Fold will launch in September, no specific launch date has been provided. It is also not certain why the company is not announcing the device at the Galaxy Unpacked event next month, where it is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 10. It is speculated that it is being done to not steal the spotlight away from either of the two handsets. Whatever may be the case though, we will not have to have to wait too long to find out.

July 25, 2019

Nokia Launches 220 4G and 105 Feature Phones

Nokia has been making smartphones for quite some time now, however, a large part of the company’s revenue is still generated via the sales of budget-oriented feature phones. Further diversifying its portfolio of such affordable mobile devices, Nokia has launched two new candy-bar style phones which are called the Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105.

The newly launched 4G handset is a successor to the Nokia 220 which debuted in the year 2014, while the Nokia 105 has undergone a fourth overhaul.

Nokia 220 and 105

As previously mentioned both the Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105 have a Candybar style design with a small display on the front and a tactile keypad which is placed right below it. Notably, the latter has a rubberised keypad while the former has a plastic keypad.

The highlighting features on the Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105 are an LED TorchLight, FM Radio and a long battery backup which is a staple to company’s feature phones. Both smartphones have plastic build which is designed to disassemble in case of an accidental drop. The detailed specifications of the two smartphones are as follows:

	Nokia 220 4G	Nokia 105
Display	2.4 inch QQVGA Colour Display	1.77 inch QQVGA Colour Display
Battery	1200 mAh	800 mAh
Camera	VGA Camera LED Flash	N/A
Dimensions and Weight	121.3 x 52.9 x 13.4mm 86.5 gram	119 x 49.2 x 14.4mm 74 g
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.2 Micro USB 3.5 mm Audio Jack	Micro USB 3.5 mm Audio Jack
Other Features	LED Flash Wireless FM Radio MP3 Player	FM Radio Torchlight

Also Read: Fresh Leak Reveals Full Specs Of The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 And Note 10+

As the specifications state, the price of the Nokia 220 4G is the more than the Nokia 105. Both the handsets will be available for purchase in the month of August. The price of the two devices are as follows:

Nokia 220 4G: US $ 44, (around Rs 3,000)
Nokia 105: US $ 15 (around Rs 999)

What are your thoughts on the two newly launched feature phones from Nokia? Let us know in the comments below.

July 24, 2019

Apple iPhone 11 Leaked Internals And Camera Features Roundup

Historically, Apple releases the latest entry of its flagship smartphones in September. The latest models are reportedly dubbed iPhone 11 and will launch in three different variants. The traditional launch event will host the latest generation of iPhones that will be successors to their previous iterations; iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. Now, we have provided a small roundup of leaked internals and features of the upcoming smartphones.

Reportedly, 2019 iPhone will feature similar resolution as its predecessors while keeping the lightning port and sport a new Taptic engine. It means that the upcoming Apple handsets will not carry the USB-C port that is already available on the latest iPad Pros.

Display & Ports

Previously, reports had unsurfaced claiming the tech giant to move towards a more AMOLED centric electronic product line. However, the 2019 iPhone XR might be skipping the new display which may arrive on its 2020 edition next year. The deal with Samsung for a large number of AMOLED panels will have Apple include such displays on a more broader scale in the near future. Additionally, the exclusion of a USB Type-C port is rather odd considering 2018 iPad Pro already features the universal port.

Internals & New Taptic Engine

2019 iPhone or iPhone 11 will run on the latest A13 SoC, codenamed Cebu, from Apple. It will be the latest instalment in mobile processors from the company and improvements are expected on power management and performance. A beefier version of the chipset might be included in the upcoming 2019 iPad Pro as well.

Past reports had suggested that Apple is moving to discontinue its proprietary Taptic Engine owing to cost and lack of flexibility. Now, a fresh report claims that ‘leap haptics’ from Apple will replace the previous engine for haptic feedback. Haptic feedback is a touch and pressure sensitive system that allows for more customised functionality. Users could press on apps and launch certain functions that were available. Apple is rumoured to be removing its Taptic Engine on iPhones for a new iteration that might be more cost-effective.

Brand New Camera

Many have already seen the new triple camera setup which is featured on the back of 2019 iPhones. The iPhone 11 and 11 Max will feature a triple camera on a square module at the back while the cheaper 11R only sports a dual-camera setup. The third additional sensor is now leaked to be a wide-angle lens which would allow for ultra-wide shots from the rear. Notably, one new feature that will be available to users is Smart Frame. It is a function that captures an image from both the primary and wide-angle lens which thereon lets the users manually adjust the framing, or perform automatic perspective and crop correction.

iPhone 11 Concept

However, the new function is only accessible for a limited time after a shot is taken and will discard additional footage soon after. The front-facing camera on the iPhone 11 will also see an upgrade. The selfie shooter is getting added support for 120fps slow-motion recording. A function which is not seen on a more broader scale in the current market.

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As of right now, no concrete conclusions can be drawn about what is confirmed and what is false. Only Apple’s official launch announcement in September can clear all doubts and rumours. Stay tuned for more information regarding the upcoming iPhone. More information is expected to arrive soon and updates will follow promptly.

July 24, 2019

Fresh Leak Reveals Full Specs Of The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 And Note 10+

Samsung will soon launch the 10th iteration of its Note lineup of smartphones which will be dubbed the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+. Both the smartphones have been subjected to numerous leaks in the past that have revealed their features in bits and pieces.

However, a reliable source has shared detailed specs of the two Samsung Galaxy Note 10 handsets that have only left their pricing to the imagination.

It has been said time and again that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lineup of smartphones will be significantly different than their predecessor, both in terms of specs and design. And the latest leak strengthens the claim.

According to the images shared by the source, both the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones will have a visionary design with a large screen display on the front that is surrounded by negligible bezels. Besides they will also have a punch hole in the display to house the selfie camera and an indisplay fingerprint sensor.

Talking about the rear of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 smartphones, they seem to have a glass build with a neat layout that accommodates the company branding the camera setup. Both handsets have an elongated capsule-shaped triple camera module. Besides, the Galaxy Note+ sports and additional ToF sensor which is placed next to the main module.

Following are the detailed specs of the two Galaxy Note 10 smartphones:

Specification

Galaxy Note 10

Galaxy Note 10+

Screen

6.3 Inch Infinity O, 60 Hz

AMOLED Display

QHD+ Resolution

6.5 Inch Infinity O, 60 Hz

AMOLED Display

QHD+ Resolution

Chipset

Exynos 9825

Octa Core CPU

(2x 2.7 GHz, 2x 2.4 GHz, 4x 1.4 GHz)

Snapdragon 855

Octa Core CPU

Adreno 640 GPU

Exynos 9825

Octa Core CPU

(2x 2.7 GHz, 2x 2.4 GHz, 4x 1.4 GHz)

Snapdragon 855

Octa Core CPU

Adreno 640 GPU

Battery

3600 mAh

Fast Wired Charging Upto 45 W

Wireless Charging Upto 20 W

Reverse Wireless Charging Upto 15 W

4300 mAh

Fast Wired Charging Upto 45 W

Wireless Charging Upto 20 W

Reverse Wireless Charging Upto 15 W

Front Camera

10 MP Dual Pixel

f/2.2

4K @ 30 fps

10 MP Dual Pixel

f/2.2

4K @ 30 fps

Rear Camera

12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.5-f/2.4

16 MP Ultra Wide, f/2.2

12 MP 2x Optical Zoom, f/2.1

4K @ 60 fps

12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.5-f/2.4

16 MP Ultra Wide, f/2.2

12 MP 2x Optical Zoom, f/2.1

ToF (Time Of Flight Sensor)

4K @ 60 fps

Security

Face recognition

Ultrasonic Fingerprint Reader

Knox 3.4

Face recognition

Ultrasonic Fingerprint Reader

Knox 3.4

RAM

8 GB

LPDDR4x

12 GB

LPDDR4x

ROM

256 GB (base variant)

UFS 3.0

Expandable Upto 1 TB

256 GB (base variant)

UFS 3.0

Expandable Upto 1 TB

Other Features

AKG Stereo Speakers

Dolby Atmos

S-Pen (with air gestures)

AKG Stereo Speakers

Dolby Atmos

S-Pen (with air gestures)

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To sum it up, both the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ will be one the best smartphones of the year 2019. However, to authenticate the leaks and get official pricing we will have to wait for the official launch which is scheduled for 7th of August.

July 24, 2019

Huawei Launches The Honor 9X & Honor 9X Pro In China
At an event in China, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched its latest mid-range smartphones, the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro. The devices are the successor to the Honor 8X series launched last year and features notable improvements in the design and performance department. The handsets have been launched in the Chinese market for now, with global availability expected to be announced soon.

Honor 9X Series

As mentioned above, the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro are the latest mid-range offering from the company. The smartphones feature a glass sandwich design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. Both the devices measure 163.1mm x 77.2mm x 8.8mm and weigh 206g. The handsets have a 6.59 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px. To maximise the screen to body ratio, they use a pop-up mechanism to house the front-facing camera. This makes them the first smartphones from Honor to have a pop-up camera. For biometric authentication and unlocking the handsets, they have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock.

Under the hood, the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro are kitted with the latest chipset from Huawei, the 7nm Kirin 810 SoC. It consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Mali G52 GPU. In terms of optics, the Honor 9X has a dual-camera setup, which is comprised of a 48MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The Pro variant, on the other hand, has a triple camera layout which adds in an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens to the mix. Both smartphones have an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16MP front-facing camera housed in the pop-up mechanism.

Both the devices in the Honor 9X series are powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for fast charging. For efficiently cooling the smartphones under heavy load, they are equipped with liquid cooling technology. The Honor 9X will be available in three colours, namely Phantom Blue, Phantom Red and Magic Night Black; while the Honor 9X Pro will be available in the Phantom Purple and Magic Night Black colour.

Pricing & Storage Variants

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The pricing of the Honor 9X series, along with their corresponding storage variants are listed below.

Honor 9X-
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM: CNY 1399 (INR 14,000)
- 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM: CNY 1599 (INR 16,000)
- 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM: CNY 1899 (INR 19,000)
Honor 9X Pro-
- 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM: CNY 2199 (INR 22,000)
- 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM: CNY 2399 (INR 24,000)
July 23, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Will Support Zoom Audio, Display & Battery Details Also Revealed

Samsung will soon announce the 10th generation of its Galaxy Note smartphones which will be carrying the “Note 10” branding. Reports in the past claimed that like the Galaxy S10 lineup, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lineup will have four variants including the “e” variant, “+” variant, “5G” variant and a standard variant. However, a technology blog based out of Greek suggests that the device will only be offered in two variant.

Besides, the source has also revealed key details of the two Galaxy Note 10 variants which are as follows:In term of display, the economical Samsung Galaxy Note 10 variant will have a 6.3 inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution while the second variant will have a 6.8 inch AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution. The former will weigh 168 grams while the latter will weigh 198 grams.

Notably, both the smartphones will skip on a 3.5 mm jack which reportedly allows adding 100 mAh of their respective batteries. Speaking of battery, the smaller Galaxy Note 10 will pack a 3500 mAh battery whereas the high-end variant will have 4,300 mAh battery.

Although both variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will support fast charging the affordable variant will support 25 W charging whereas the top-of-the-line handset will support 45 W fast charging. Noteworthy, Samsung will not supply a 45 W charger within the box and it will be sold separately as an accessory.

The S-Pen that is a staple to Galaxy Note lineup of smartphones will also be present on the Note 10. However, the new stylus pen will boast of new features including support of touchless gestures. Also, while taking notes, the new S-Pen will produce an artificial sound which will replicate the sound of writing on paper with a highlight marker.

A distinguishing photography feature that the Galaxy Note 10 is bound to get is “zoom audio”. The feature is similar to what LG had showcased a couple of years ago. As the name suggests, the zoom audio feature increases the levels of volume captured as a user zooms into a video. To help better understand the following is an example. If a user is capturing video of a running tap and he zooms into the frame, the volume of the audio recording will also increase which mimics an immersive experience.

Finally, with the Galaxy Note 10, Samsung has reportedly done away with the dedicated Bixby button. Instead, the toggle switch to the Voice Assistant will be incorporated into the power button as observed with the Huawei P30 Pro.

Although the current leak does not reveal any details about like the chipset or camera resolution of the upcoming Galaxy Note 10, interested readers can review them here.

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In order to confirm all the claims and obtain the official pricing of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 smartphones, we won’t have to wait for long as their launch is scheduled for the 7th of August at the Unpacked event which will take place in New York.

July 23, 2019
Huawei’s First 5G Smartphone Will Soon Be Commercially Available
In the month of October 2018, Huawei unveiled four different smartphones in the Mate 20 flagship lineup which include the Mate 20 Pro, 20 Lite, 20 X and the standard variant. As the name suggests, the Mate 20 Pro is top of the line handset while the three other devices were targetted towards mid-range and affordable flagship segment.

Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Huawei will introduce its first 5G compatible smartphone which has been delayed due to several reasons including the US ban. However, as per multiple reports, Huawei’s first 5G smartphone will the Mate 20 X phablet and it will be available for purchase soon.

According to a Chinese news agency, Global Times, the handset will be commercially available in its home country starting the 26th of July. While another foreign new agency, VentureBeat claims that the Mate 20 X 5G is currently available for pre-order on Amazon Italy and shipping will commence soon.

In terms of features, the 5G variant will have slightly upgraded features which include Balong 5000 modem, 5000 mAh battery instead of 4200 mAh, 8 GB RAM instead of 6 GB and 256 GB ROM instead of 128 GB. Besides, all other features of the upcoming Mate 20 X 5G are as-is, which are as follows:
- Display: 7.2 inch OLED
- Front Camera: 24 MP
- Rear Camera: 40 MP, 20 MP, 8 MP
- Chipset: Kirin 980 SoC
- CPU: Octa-Core
- GPU: Mali G76
- Memory Expandability: Upto 256 GB, NM card
- Operating System: EMUI, Android 9 Pie
- Security: Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
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Although Huawei is not the first company to launch the 5G compatible smartphone (already achieved by Xiaomi and Samsung), it is one of the first which is a praiseworthy feat. Besides, the Balong 5000 5G modem incorporated in the handset is developed in-house unlike the previously launched devices which feature X50 modem which is developed by Qualcomm.

In addition to the Mate 20 X 5G, Huawei’s Mate X 5G which is the world’s first 5G foldable phone will also be commercially available soon.
July 22, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 Launched, Features 120 Hz AMOLED Display And 6000 mAh Battery

Following the success of its original gaming smartphone, Asus has launched the ROG Phone 2. Like its predecessor, the newly launched device has unique features that make it stand out of the bunch. Few of those features include an enormous 6,000 mAh battery, UFS 3.0 storage and the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC.

Asus ROG Phone 2 Specs and Features

The front of the Asus ROG Phone 2 is dominated by a 6.59 inch AMOLED display that has Full HD+ resolution. The display panel has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a response time of just 1 ms (millisecond). Noteworthy, it is the world’s first handset to feature an AMOLED display of this high refresh rate.

Under the hood, the Asus Rog Phone 2 is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC which has 4 percent higher CPU speed and 15 percent high GPU speeds than the standard variant that is found on devices like the Redmi K20 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 (US and China Variant). The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU with the prime core being clocked at 2.96 GHz and the Adreno 640 GPU which is clocked at 675 MHz.

The Asus Rog Phone 2 has a single 24 MP camera on the front and dual rear setup which is comprised of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a 13 MP sensor with an ultra-wide viewing angle of 125 degrees. The device can also capture 2160p videos from the rear setup and 1080p videos from the selfie sensor.

As previously mentioned, the Asus Rog Phone 2 is powered by a mammoth 6,000 mAh battery which supports 30-watt fast charging. In terms of memory and storage, it has 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.0 memory. Besides the Asus Rog Phone 2, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the only commercially available to pack this super high-speed storage chip.

Other notable features of the Asus Rog Phone 2 include an In-display fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm audio jack, dual front-firing audio speakers, quad microphones with noise cancellation support and LED-lit logo on the rear. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE, GPS, NFC and dual USB Type C ports for charging, data syncing and connecting accessories.

Speaking of accessories, Asus offers a whole host of these. Some of the accessories purpose-built of the ROG Phone 2 include an Active Cooler with inbuilt fan, TwinView dock, attachable gamepad and mobile desktop dock.

The smartphone runs on the latest Android OS which is 9 Pie. For the first time, Asus allows the user to select between two different UI which include the customised ROG UI and bloatware-free ZenUI which was last seen on the ZenFone 6. Talking about ROG UI, one noteworthy feature of the ROG Phone 2 includes “X mode” which is Asus marketing term for a gaming mode.

Like the Google Pixel 3, the ROG Phone 2 also supports toggling apps by simply squeezing its sides. However, unlike former, Asus’ offering does allow to manually configure apps based on the user’s wish.

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To sum it up, Asus ROG Phone 2 is an absolute beast of a smartphone which is targetted towards gaming enthusiasts. While the mass consumers may find it a bit bulky and heavy as per their liking.

The price of the smartphone is not yet revealed and will be publicised on the 23rd of July at a joint event held by Asus and Tencent, developer of PUBG.

July 22, 2019
This Is What The Upcoming Huawei Nova 5i Pro Looks Like, Live Images
Chinese tech titan, Huawei has been through tough times in the recent past, after the US government designated it to an entity list. Fortunately, the ban has now been lifted and the company is bracing for the launch of new products. Soon it will announce the Huawei Nova 5i Pro. However, before the official launch, live images of the smartphone have already been posted on the Chinese social media website, Weibo.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Features and Design

According to leaked images, the Nova 5i Pro has a modern design with a punch-hole display on the front and an attractive gradient glass panel. Notably, the rear panel of the smartphone is reminiscent of the flagship-grade Mate 20 X which was launched last year.

The front of the Nova 5i Pro like most mid-range and premium smartphones has negligible bezels on all four sides. The rear of the smartphone houses the company branding, a fingerprint sensor and quad-camera setup which is housed in a square module that protrudes slightly from the surface.

As per to the specs revealed by the previously leaked official pamphlets, the Nova 5i Pro will be a mid-range smartphone and it will compete against the likes of the Redmi K20 that has set a new standard in this segment. Although the official price of the device is yet to be publicised, it is expected to be priced between Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000 price bracket.

Reader’s who are planning to buy a smartphone in this segment must go through our previously published article “Huawei Nova 5i Pro Vs Redmi K20: Which One Should You Pick?“

To recall, following are the specs of the Huawei Nova 5i Pro:

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Specs
- Display: 6.26 inch, 2340 x 1080 px
- Front Camera: 32 MP
- Rear Camera: 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
- Battery: 4000 mAh, 20 W Fast Charging Support
- Chipset: Kirin 810, Octa-Core, 7 nm
- Security: Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
- Colours: Blue, Black, Green
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To sum it up, if Huawei is able to price the Nova 5i Pro at the assumed price i.e Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000, it has the potential to become a leading contender in the mid-range segment. Nevertheless, we will have to wait for the official launch to verify the leaks and assumptions.
July 22, 2019
Google Pixel 4 Will Have Radar Technology For Touch Less Operation
Google is bracing for the launch of its 2019 flagship smartphones which will be dubbed the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. In comparison to their predecessors, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL; the future smartphones will be a big departure both in terms of design and features. The company had already shared the rear design of the smartphone that reveals a dual-camera setup. Interestingly, it is the first time that a Pixel handset will feature more than one camera sensor on the rear.

Although the images of Pixel 4’s front are yet to publicised, unofficial sources have revealed interesting findings of the smartphone. According to leaked screen protectors and unofficial renders, both devices in the lineup will have minimal bezels on all sides except for a lip on top of the display which is comparatively thicker.

Noteworthy, the thicker forehead (as seen in the images) on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL is not just a design choice instead it features important components that will provide the smartphones with unique functionality. Moving from left to right, the tempered glass exhibits two holes which are likely to feature dual front cameras, an oval-shaped cutout that may house ambient light sensor, an earpiece cutout and finally a capsule-shaped slit which reportedly will hold the secret weapon on the future handsets.

It is alleged that the Google Pixel 4 smartphone duo will have a complex motion-detecting sensor which allows users to operate them without physically touching them. Perhaps, Google will make use of technologies and sensors that it had developed while working on Project Soli.

For readers who do not know, Project Soli is a gesture recognition technology that makes use of radio waves to determine the range, angle or velocity of objects nearby. The function of such a sensor is comparable to the mammal bat that uses sound waves for echolocation. Anyways, Google plans to make use of such technology in handheld smartphones which will open a whole new world of boundaries in terms of device interaction besides the conventional touch sensor technology.

Possible Uses Of Project Soli On A Smartphone
- A lot of modern smartphones support the option to play, pause or change the music by drawing certain patterns even when the device is in a locked state. The Pixel 4 incorporating sensors developed with Project soli may be able to control these feature by performing certain motions like snapping fingers or rubbing one finger over the other.
- As seen on smartphones from Motorola and Samsung that show device status by hovering your palm near the top of the display. Similarly, Pixel 4 may support certain motion gestures that will allow achieving the same with better precision and more flexibility.
These are only a handful of uses that we could think of at the time of writing this article. However, as previously mentioned the possibilities with the technology are endless.

Google Pixel 4 Specs

Although detailed specifications of the Pixel 4 lineup will only be publicised at the time of official launch, assumptions, based on its competitors can still be made. The smartphones are expected to pack the following specs:
- Chipset: Snapdragon 855, Octa Core, Adreno 640
- Display: Pixel 4- 5.5 inch, Pixel 4 XL- 6.3 inch
- RAM: upto 6 GB
- ROM: 128 GB, 256 GB
- Memory Expandability: N/A
- Operating System: Android 9
- Biometric Security: Face Unlock, Indisplay Fingerprint Sensor
- Camera: Dual Fron and Rear
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To sum it up, the Pixel 4 based on leaks will give a stiff competition to devices including 2019 iPhones and forthcoming Galaxy Note 10. However, in order to verify the leaks and claims, we will have to wait until their official announcement which is expected to take place in the month of September or early October.
July 22, 2019