Category: Mobile

Smartphone News and Reviews, Latest Cellphones, Accessories, New Launches, Specifications, Details with Image and Video from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, Moto, HTC, Xiaomi, Oneplus, Meizu, Sony, Lava, Micromax Yu Mobile and More.

Full Specs Of Honor 9X Duo Revealed Ahead Of Launch

Honor has been long anticipated to launch a couple of mid-range smartphones which will succeed the sensational Honor 8X from 2018. As per reports, the new handsets will be dubbed the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro. The design of the upcoming smartphones has previously leaked online which states that the handsets will feature a pop-up camera like the OnePlus 7 Pro and the Vivo V15 Pro.

Surprisingly, ahead of the official launch, full specs of both the smartphones have been leaked on Twitter which are listed below:

	Honor 9X	Honor 9 Pro
Dimensions and Weight	163 x 77 x 8.6 mm, 190 grams	163 x 77 x 8.6 mm, 190 grams
Display	6.59 inch 2340 x 1080 px 391 ppi	6.59 inch 2340 x 1080 px 391 ppi
Chipset	Kirin 810 (7 nm) Octa-Core Mali G52 GPU	Kirin 810 (7 nm) Octa-Core Mali G52 GPU
OS	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, MIUI
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
Rear/Front Camera	24 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP 20 MP (Pop Up)	48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP 20 MP (Pop Up)
Battery	4000 mAh 10 W	4000 mAh 22.5 W

The specifications of the Honor 9X and 9X Pro exhibit worthy mid-range devices. Besides, if the company is able to price them aggressive as seen on their predecessor, the devices have the potential to become one of the best selling handsets in the mid-range segment. It is assumed that the smartphones will be priced between the US $ 200 and US $ 300 price bracket which will make them a lucrative option.

Though the current leak does not provide any details about the design of the smartphones, they can be derived from the previously mentioned leaks.

Both the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro will have an attractive design accrediting to an edge-to-edge display on the front. The rear of the handsets will house the company branding and the triple cameras which will be vertically aligned on the top left side.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A50s May Launch Soon, Gains Wi-Fi Certification

To sum it up, all the leaks and claims about the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro can only be verified once the company officially announces them. Even though the launch date of the smartphone is not yet revealed, the sheer number of leaks suggest they will launch soon.

July 10, 2019

Samsung Galaxy A50s May Launch Soon, Gains Wi-Fi Certification

Samsung had launched its mid range A series smartphones back in 2014. the series was made to fill the gap between its flagship S series and its other affordable devices. The company has had its newest lineup of A series handsets receive a commendations. Now, a new report has surfaced that reveal Samsung’s plan of soon unveiling two new Galaxy A smartphones; their model numbers had been spotted in the WiFi Alliance today.

The two models are SM-A562N and SM-A561F which bear a sequential resemblance to Samsung Galaxy A50. The South Korean company had initially launched the Galaxy A50 earlier this year in February alongside the Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A10e (US exclusive). It is unclear if it is the Galaxy A50s as another unknown Samsung device was spotted on Geekbench with specs similar to the ones found in the Galaxy A50; carrying the model number SM-A507FN. The aforementioned device was also reportedly sporting the Exynos 9610 SoC alongside 4GB of RAM identical to A50’s configuration.

According to the certification, both the models will run on Android 9 Pie with support for dual band WiFi (2.4GHz and 5GHz). Unfortunately, finer details regarding the two mysterious Samsung devices are currently unknown. Only speculations regarding the device can be offered as of right now. The upcoming devices can be various different versions of the pre existing A series line up as well. It includes the Samsung Galaxy A70s, the A90, or even the A30s.

Also Read: Apple To Increase The Screen Size Of The Base Model iPads In The Future

Samsung is going strong in every segment of the market, ranging from its flagship to even mid range handsets. The upcoming devices can be expected to be in the mid range and will offer specs similar to its predecessors. However, since no information is currently available these speculations can be taken with a grain of salt. More updates regarding the twin Samsung Galaxy devices is expected to arrive in the coming weeks, which will soon be followed by updates.

July 10, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView With 5 Rear Cameras Launched In India
After missing several rumoured launch dates, the photography centric Nokia 9 PureView has finally been launched in India. The handset has a premium build with a Quad HD display and five rear cameras which are placed in an elegant constellation shaped layout. The handset carries a hefty price tag of Rs 49,999. However, the camera capabilities that Nokia proposes are valid enough to lure in customers.

Nokia 9 PureView Design And Specs

The Nokia 9 PureView has an attractive design with glass on both front and rear which is reinforced using an aluminium chassis. The handset measures 155 x 75 x 8 mm and tips the scale at 172 grams. It sports a 5.99 inch Plastic OLED display that has a QHD resolution of 2880 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 538 ppi.

The left and right bezels around the display of the Nokia 9 PureView are negligible while the top and bottom bezels are considerably thick. The bezel above the display houses the Nokia branding, earpiece grille for receiving phone calls and a 20 MP front-facing selfie camera which can also capture 1080p videos @ 30fps. For rapidly and securely getting through the lock screen, it features an in-display fingerprint sensor which has become common sighting on most flagship smartphones.

For added protection, both the front and rear panel of the Nokia 9 PureView is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The rear panel of the device carries the Nokia branding, Android One logo and its key highlighting feature, the Penta camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of five 12 MP sensor and an LED flash. Out of the five cameras, two are RGB sensors while the remaining three are mono sensors.

The Nokia 9 PureView runs on latest Android 9 Pie and the Android One logo at its rear assures the device is guaranteed to receive at least 2 major Android updates for. The handset is powered by a generous 3,320 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom-mounted USB Type-C port. In addition to the wired charging it also supports Qi wireless charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and GLONASS.

Nokia 9 PureView Price, Storage, Colours and Availability

The Nokia 9 PureView is available in just one colour variant which is Blue. The handset is available for purchase online from Flipkart.com starting 10th of July. It will also be sold via offline stores starting the 17th of July. The device is offered in a single storage variant for which the price is as follows:
- 6 GB + 128 GB – Rs 49,999
Even though the Nokia 9 PureView not equipped with the latest flagship processor or does not support high-speed charging, the device is aimed towards an entirely different set of audience which ranges from professional photographers to budding enthusiasts.

Also Read: MacBook Air and 13 Inch MacBook Pro With Touch Bar Launched In India

All in all, the Nokia 9 PureView is a worthwhile smartphone that has its own advantages which are backed by company’s strong affinity.
July 10, 2019
Honor Play 8 Ultra Budget Smartphone Launched
Huawei’s sub-brand, Honor has launched the Honor Play 8 smartphone which is targeted towards the budget segment. Nevertheless, the device features a contemporary design with glass on the front and plastic on the rear. Going by its price and specs, it competes against the likes of the Realme C2 and the Redmi 7a.

Honor Play 8 Quick Specs
- Screen- 5.71 inch LCD, 1520 x 720 px, 294 ppi
- Rear Camera- 13 MP, f/1.8
- Front Camera- 5 MP, f/2.2
- Battery- 3020 mAh
- Chipset- Helio A22
- CPU- Quad Core, 2.0 GHz
- GPU- IMG GE8300
- OS- Android 9, EMUI
- Connectivity Options- 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm jack, GPS, Dual 4G, Micro USB port
- Storage- 2 GB + 32 GB, expandable upto 512 GB
Honor Play 8 Features and Design

The front of the Honor Play 8 is dominated by a 5.71 inch LCD display that has a resolution of 1520 x 720 px and a pixel density of 294 ppi. The display also features a water drop notch on top which houses the 5 MP selfie camera.

The rear of the Honor Play 8 has an attractive dual tone rear panel which houses the company branding and 13 MP camera along with an LED flash. The smartphone is kitted with the Helio A22 chipset which consists of a quad core CPU clocked at 2.0 GHz and the IMG GE8300 GPU.

The Honor 8 Play is powered by a 3020 mAh battery which supports 10 W charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include GPS, Dual 4G, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and bottom mounted 3.5 mm jack audio jack, micro USB port which can be used for charging and data transfer. The device is offered in a single storage variant for which the price is as follows:
- 2 GB + 32 GB- CNY 599 (around Rs 5990)
Besides, the inbuilt storage it also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

Also Read: Vaio Launches Thin and Light SX12 Laptop With Plenty Of I/O Ports

To sum it up, the Honor 8 Play with an affordable price and modern design is a good option for users looking for a device in this segment. Details about the launch of the smartphone in India are currently unavailable.
July 9, 2019
Indian Government Will Soon Be Able To Track Stolen Mobiles More Effectively

People unlucky enough have had their smartphones being lost, and more, unfortunately, stolen. It is a common sight in police stations to see multiple people lining up to file a report for stolen handsets in India. There has already been a large outcry over the authorities inability and ill-equipped manner to tackle this issue. The widespread evil that has already affected most people either directly or indirectly. Now, The Department of Telecommunications of the Indian Government is reportedly ready with a new system to finally tackle the extremely evident problem.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A

DoT’s new system will be capable of tracking mobile phones that are detectable even if they have their SIM cards removed or IMEI numbers changed. As per a report, the new system will be called the Central Equipment Identity Register which will be deployed nationwide in August. CIER is a new technology for tracking lost and stolen phones which have been under development since July 2017 under the DoT. The agency was instructed to create a system that discourages theft and snatching cases that prevalent in the country by the Indian Government.

Mobile phone theft and snatching cases have blown out of control over the past couple of years. According to reports, a 500% increase of snatching cases has been reported in New Delhi alone over the last five years. The Indian Government has reportedly allocated a sum of INR 15 crores for the spread of the CIER system throughout the country. CIER will make all stolen or lost handsets unusable across every service provider networks. Most stolen phones are sold in the black market where new IMEI numbers are flashed on these devices to make them untraceable. The new method will still affect the stolen devices with changed IMEI numbers making them just an expensive paperweight, unusable across networks.

Also Read: Instagram Introduces An Abuse Filter To Restrict Cyber Bullying

IMEI database of all mobile operators will be consolidated in one central system. It means that network providers will be able to share details of stolen or lost handsets to be blocked from future use. The new system is currently being tested for the first time in Maharashtra. Indian Government have finally found a concrete method to crack down on criminals that harm its lawful citizens. It can potentially save the people crores in rupee from the loss of property. CIER is a much-needed system which will finally be put into practice.

July 9, 2019
Sanso X Will Be The World’s First Smartphone With Invisible Selfie Camera
Sanso is a less known electronics and smartphone manufacturer from Germany. The company is reportedly developing a high-end smartphone which will be packed flagship specifications in addition to a couple of distinguishing features.

According to a leak, the upcoming device will be dubbed the Sanso X and it will be the world’s first commercially available smartphone to have an “indisplay camera” sensor. As the name suggests, the front-facing selfie camera on the smartphone will be placed beneath the display and will remain hidden when not in use. As soon as the said camera is toggled, the pixels right above it will turn off allowing the sensor to capture images and videos through the transparent display.

Oppo Smartphone With Indisplay Camera

The innovative feature on the Sanso X will reportedly be similar to the prototype smartphone that was showed off by Oppo last month. This will allow the company to pack a seamless display on the front of the device which is devoid of any obstruction causing notch. As of now, it is unknown whether placing the camera under the display will hamper the quality of videos and images captured from it.

Besides, the Sanso X will also support 5G which is the fifth generation of mobile telecommunication. Like the Galaxy S10 5G, it will incorporate the X50 modem and the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU.

In terms of design, the Sanso X will have an Anodized metal chassis with glass on both the front and back. The smartphone will feature a 6.3-inch display with 3D curved edges. Notably, the display will have a 90 Hz refresh rate which is the same as the OnePlus 7 Pro.

OnePlus 7 Pro With 90 Hz Display

Listed below are the full specs of Sanso X:
- Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X50 5G Modem
- Product Weight 190g
- Material Anodized Oxidized Metal CNC Alloy chassis with mirror shiny glass back cover and front & back
- Gorilla Corning protection 6
- Resistance Standard – IP67 water resistant
- Colour – Rose Gold, Diamond Black & Gold mix
- Power Adapter – 50W EU-charger?5A – Super-Sonic Charging?
- OS – Android 9.0 Pie
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset
- 12GB LPDDR4x RAM
- 512GB of internal storage
- 6.3 inches, 19.5:9 – Baseless, Full View Infinity Display – 3D Curved Edges (93.4% screen to body ratio)
- 90Hz refresh rate
- Corning® Gorilla® 6.0
- Front camera – 32MP, f/2.0 aperture, wide angle (In-Screen Embedded Camera)
- Rear camera – 48MP SuperSpectrum Wide angle, f/1.8 aperture, OIS + 20MP Ultra wide angle, f/2.2 aperture + 8MP Telephoto, f/2.4 aperture, OIS, 5X optical zoom.
- 5X Optical Zoom; 10X Hybrid zoom; 50X digital zoom
- 4500mAh battery
- Quick Charge™ 4+ technology; Fast Charging; 10 minutes of charging 4 hours of battery life
- Under-display fingerprint scanner
To sum it up, the Sanso X seems like a handset that is capable of disrupting the premium smartphone market. Given, that it is priced aggressively and has a bloat free User Interface.

Also Read: Galaxy Note 10 Boasts Of Replacing A Laptop And PC

In order to verify the claims and leaked specifications of the Sanso X, we will have to until its official launch which is scheduled for December.
July 9, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Boasts Of Replacing A Laptop And PC

The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is set to launch on the 7th of August at an event in New York. Similar to the Galaxy S10, the company is alleged to launch four variants of the future flagship which will be called the Note 10e, Note 10+, standard Note 10 and Note 10 5G.

As the launch date of the Galaxy Note 10 lineup nears, more features about the device unravel from both official and unofficial sources. This time, Samsung itself has shared a teaser which reveals a distinguishing factor of future smartphones.

https://twitter.com/samsungID/status/1148215434921086977

The teaser boasts that the Galaxy Note 10 will have the functionality to be used as multiple computing devices. In simpler words, the smartphone could be used as a personal computer, a camera and a conventional handset. This will allow users to eliminate the need for carrying multiple devices simultaneously. Besides, the data will also remain synchronised further enhancing the ease of use.

To attain the functionality of a computer, the device will make use of the DeX feature which has been present on Samsung devices for a couple of years. DeX is short for “Desktop eXperience” and as the name suggests it allows supported Samsung tablets and smartphones to provide a desktop-like experience by connecting a keyboard, mouse and monitor.

With the Galaxy Note 10, the company is expected to enrich DeX feature with many more updates which can further diminish the gap between an emulated desktop in comparison to traditional PC. Noteworthy, flagship Samsung devices are offered with storage capacity even upto 1 TB. Therefore, storage won’t be an issue and users can even store large files in their pocketable device.

Although the theory seems farfetched, Samsung could launch a hybrid laptop dock like the Motorola Atrix lapdock which will allow the Galaxy Note 10 to work as an actual laptop. Talking about other features the devices will pack AMOLED display with a centre mounted punch hole, Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 SoC dependent on the region and three or more rear cameras on all variants.

Also Read: Galaxy Note 10 Will Allegedly Support 20 W Wireless Charging, First On A Samsung Device

To conclude, precise details including the multi device functionality of the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones will be revealed at the official launch event which is scheduled for the 7th of August.

July 9, 2019
Huawei’s HongMengOS May Launch On August 9 In China

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has had a rollercoaster of a year. While the company was on the brink of becoming the biggest smartphone maker of the world; the US government issued a trade ban on it. This restricted any American company to do business with Huawei. The decision led to the future of its smartphone business laying in jeopardy. However, a while ago, the ban against the company was lifted which meant it could resume business with American organisations. However, it was revealed in the meanwhile that Huawei had been working on its own Operating System(OS) for a while, called HongMengOS. Now, the latest reports reveal that the software may be launched by the company at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) in China on the 9th of August.

HongMengOS

The HongMengOS by Huawei is an alternative to the Android operating system it has been using for its smartphones until now. It has been in development since at least 2012 when the company feared their reliance on US-made technology. While most features and details about HongMengOS are still under wraps, it was revealed that the software will be reportedly 60 percent faster than Android or iOS. Huawei has also been in talks with many developers, out of which around 5,000 are expected to attend its developer conference. Along with them, 1,500 key partners of the company will also be marking their presence at the event, which insinuates that HongMengOS may finally see the light of the day there.

Huawei P30 Pro

Also read: LG Working On A Cryptocurrency Wallet Suggests Patent

Every operating system in order to be successful needs an ecosystem with a plethora of applications. It seems like Huawei, at its developer conference is all set to launch the HongMengOS with just that. It is also speculated that the company will opt for a different name for the OS in the global market and the current name will only be marketed as such in China. Unfortunately, more details about it are shrouded in mystery but are expected to be revealed as we move closer to the launch date.

July 9, 2019
Google Pixel 4 Design Leaked In All Its Glory

Google’s long-awaited Pixel 4 smartphone is just around the corner. The device is set to launch in October this year and will mark the fourth iteration of the company’s flagship handsets. Following initial leaks, the American company had unveiled the rear design of the device which showcased the new camera module. Now, the latest report reveals the complete design of the Pixel 4 in great detail.

According to the source, the front of the Google Pixel 4 XL features minimal bezels on all sides except for a noticeable forehead on top which houses the selfie camera alongside the essential sensors. The power button and volume rockers are housed on the right of the device, while the left is devoid of any seams. Its square rear camera module is seen at the top left on the back panel with the ‘G’ logo on the bottom.

While most OEMs are moving towards a full-screen front panel, Google Pixel 4 XL is seen here still sporting the traditional design philosophy. However, the design has a function and meaning behind its existence. The forehead houses two front-facing cameras, primary and wide angle lens, and a specialized sensor for Air Gestures. It has no visible fingerprint sensor at the back which implies that Google will probably include an in display fingerprint sensor.

Also Read: Indian Teenager Commits Suicide After Not Being Allowed To Play PUBG Mobile

Google Pixel 4 will compete with other giant flagship releasing around the time of its release, namely iPhone 11 and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10. The upcoming device has to bring either great functionality with the Air Gestures or a unique feature to stay relevant amidst the releases. More information is expected to be available in the arriving week with updates being provided soon.

July 8, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Will Allegedly Support 20 W Wireless Charging, First On A Samsung Device

With each passing day, more details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lineup surface online. This time details related to the smartphones charging wattage has been revealed by notable tipster @Rquandt.

The source alleged that the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 will support 20 W fast charging which was reassured by a Japanese user. A picture shared by the latter shows a wireless charger which can charge a Samsung smartphone or wearable device with 20 W of maximum power. Surprisingly, not only will upcoming smartphones from the Korean manufacturer be able to take charge at this high wattage but it will also be able to reverse charge other devices at the same rate. Until now, only the Mi Mix 3 can wirelessly charge at 20W but it cannot reverse charge at this high rate.

Besides, the 20 W fast wireless charging, the upcoming flagship grade smartphone will also reportedly support 45 W wired charging which will be fastest on any Samsung smartphone till date. The current leak does not provide any other details about the upcoming Note 10 but they can be derived from past leaks.

Unlike previous generations, the Galaxy Note 10 will be offered in four different variants which include the standard Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ and Galaxy Note 10 5G. Out of the four devices, the ‘e’ variant will be the most affordable while the ‘5G’ variant will be most expensive.

In terms of looks, the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones will have a punch hole in the display to accommodate the selfie camera. Even though this type of display is also present on the Galaxy S10 lineup, the punch hole on the future smartphones will be considerably smaller. Staple to flagship handsets from Samsung, the upcoming devices will also have AMOLED display.

Under the hood, all four variants of the Galaxy Note 10 lineup will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 SoC which will be dependent on the region the smartphone is sold in. Usually, Samsung devices sold in North America and China have Snapdragon chipset and devices sold in the rest of the regions have Exynos which is likely to happen with the Note 10 lineup as well.

Also Read: You Can Pre Book The Redmi K20 Pro Before Launch, Here’s How

Other details including the price and camera resolution of Galaxy Note 10 lineup will be revealed at the official launch event which is set to take place on the 7th of July in New York.

July 8, 2019
You Can Pre Book The Redmi K20 Pro Before Launch, Here’s How

Xiaomi had unveiled its new flagship Redmi K20 series in May to its Chinese audiences; which was followed by the European release. Xiaomi is one of the most popular brands in India and has been one of the leading smartphone OEM in the country. It is particularly famous for its budget to mid-range smartphones that the Indian market adores due to their competitive pricing and specs. Hence, Indians have long awaited for the launch of this device in the country.

Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 has already received a release date of 17th July. But for those who plan to buy and want to skip the predicted cue, here is how to reserve the device a bit earlier.

How To Pre-Book The Redmi K20

Xiaomi has announced the new “Alpha Sale” for the upcoming Redmi K20 series of smartphones. It will be the first time this method is being opted by the company. The original sale starts on the 17th of July but the Redmi K20 series flagship will be available from the July 12th for the devout Mi Fans. Prospective buyers that cannot risk having the device being sold out have the opportunity of pre-booking and reserving a unit for themselves. The offer can be availed via Flipkart and the Mi website.

Users have to pay an initial fee of INR 855 to reserve a Redmi K20 unit and the offer goes live on 12th July at 12 pm. Through this, the users get to directly reach the final check out portal for the purchase on 17th July. If users do not get to avail the pre-booking purchase, the amount will be automatically refunded to their Mi Account or via a coupon in their Flipkart account.

Redmi K20 Series

The Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro have glass on both the front and rear which is held together with a metal chassis. The handsets have a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, they both have a pop-up mechanism on top which houses the front-facing selfie camera. For biometric security and rapidly getting through the lock screen, the Redmi K20 series has an in display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock. Both devices are powered by a 4,000mAh battery which is capable of 27W fast charging.

Also Read: Sony To Launch A Rollable Smartphone To Compete Against Galaxy Fold

Under the hood, the economical Redmi K20 is kitted with the 8nm Snapdragon 730 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 618 GPU. On the other hand, the flagship grade Redmi K20 Pro runs on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which has an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, both smartphones have a triple rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP ultra wide angle sensor; and a tertiary f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP sensor is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the handsets.

July 8, 2019
Sony To Launch A Rollable Smartphone To Compete Against Galaxy Fold

After a decade of smartphones with a rigid form factor, Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold that packs a large screen display in a compact form factor. Likewise, Huawei had also unveiled the Mate X which goes in line with the same philosophy, however, it implements a different design. Amidst display issues, the launch of both smartphones (1,2) has been pushed to a later date. By the time they go sale, Sony might unveil an unconventional smartphone which will join the pack of visionary smartphones.

As per a fresh claim, Japanese electronics Titan, Sony is also working on a unique smartphone which will pack a large screen display in a much smaller and portable form factor. Noteworthy, instead of a foldable display, Sony’s offering will employ a rollable display.

According to the source, the current prototype that Sony has in the works features a 10x zoom camera and is kitted with the SM7250 SoC. Though, the retail model will reportedly feature a Snapdragon 855 SoC along with the Qualcomm X50 modem. Therefore, the Sony smartphone will be 5G capable. In terms of battery, the device will be powered by a 3220 mAh cell which is most likely to support fast charging.

LG Smartphone Patent With Rollable Display

Talking more about the looks, the Sony smartphone is reported to have a nautilus design. In simpler words, it will have a spiral design which uncurls to present the rollable large screen display which is similar to a patent which was granted to LG in the past.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Fit E Launched In India

Even though Sony is yet to confirm the existence or possible launch of a smartphone with this type of form factor. Taking the fact into consideration that Sony has previously launched numerous unconventional smartphones in the Xperia lineup (1,2), this imaginary device has high feasibility of turning in to reality.

Besides, this would allow the company to steer ahead of the fiercely competent mass market and enter a niche segment where the margins are much higher.

Conclusively, we will have to wait patiently as reports claim the unique Sony smartphone will launch in Q4 of 2019 or early 2020.

July 8, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M30s Live Images Leaked

Samsung is expected to launch a new smartphone in its online-only Galaxy M lineup. This device, purported to be the Galaxy M30s, will be an upgraded variant of the Galaxy M30 launched in the month of February. While a few key details of the handset, including some of its specifications, were previously leaked online; its design remained shrouded in mystery. Now, the images of the exterior casing of the Samsung Galaxy M30s has been leaked online, revealing how the smartphone will look like.

Samsung Galaxy M30s

The Samsung Galaxy M30s will be a mid-range offering from the company. Latest images of the exterior casing of the smartphone reveal it will have a plastic build similar to the Galaxy M30. The upcoming device will have a wider camera cutout than its predecessor and will have a similar fingerprint scanner placement. The right side of the handset will house the volume rockers; while the left is expected to have the power button. The bottom of the smartphone will have a single loudspeaker grille, USB Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Also read: Microsoft Is Developing An xCloud Console To Take On Google Stadia

Past leaks of the Samsung Galaxy M30s reveal it will run on an octa-core processor with a clock speed of 1.74GHz. It is acknowledged to be the 10nm Exynos 9610 SoC; which is also present in the Samsung Galaxy A50. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU. Also present in the handset is 4GB of RAM which is the same as the regular variant. The device runs on the current Android 9 Pie which is likely to be skinned with the company’s OneUI. Unfortunately, more details like the pricing of the handset are unknown at the moment but the sources claim that it may be closer to launch than ever.

July 8, 2019
Xiaomi Develops A Periscope Camera Module, May Debut With Mi Mix 4

Smartphone manufacturers have set the norm of having at least two cameras at the rear in most devices now. The nature of the secondary lens was, in most cases, merely to supplement the primary camera. It was most commonly seen in the form of depth sensors to reproduce popular Bokeh effects on ‘Portrait’ modes. The sensor that lately started gaining popularity is the periscope lens that gives a stand-alone functionality. Xiaomi is now reportedly equipping the Mi Mix 4 with such a lens.

It is common for premium grade smartphones to feature a wide angle lens and telephoto camera, like in the OnePlus 7 Pro. But OEMs like Huawei and Oppo in their latest flagships have introduced a new form of secondary lenses. Huawei’s P30 Pro and Oppo Reno 10X Zoom feature a periscope lens that offers a much deeper optical zoom than the telephoto counterpart. In a new report, Xiaomi has patented designs for a similar in-house developed module. The new technology will reportedly be incorporated in the upcoming Mi Mix 4.

Huawei P30 Pro

The report arrives after Xiaomi filed a patent titled, “Camera Components and Electronic Devices.” It details that the camera setup will feature an auxiliary lens alongside the primary shooter. Like an actual periscope, the secondary lens will be set one optical axis perpendicular to the main lens light axis. It enables the befitting of a periscope assist lens directly on the main sensor. In simpler words, the new periscope lens can be incorporated within the main camera without having to increase the lens thickness. Thus, Xiaomi fans can soon expect to see a 5x optical to 10x hybrid zoom on the Mi Mix 4.

Also Read: Indian Pricing Of AMD Ryzen 3000 CPUs Revealed

The Mi Mix 4 is reported to feature this new technology as it is one at it will be the latest addition to flagship MIX smartphone lineup from Xiaomi. Its new camera lens feature will be a great new feature added to its devices. Users can soon expect to see this type of lens becoming a more common occurrence in upcoming/future smartphones from the company. More information is expected to be available in the arriving week with updates following soon.

July 8, 2019
OnePlus 7 Debuts In Mirror Blue Colour
OnePlus’ latest smartphones, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro made their global debut on the 14th of May. At the time of launch, the former was announced in two colour options while the latter was announced in three colour options.

Today, the company has announced another colour option for the OnePlus 7 which is Mirror Blue. Except for the new colour, the specifications and price of the device are heterogeneous to other colour variants which are Mirror Grey and Red. To recall

The OnePlus 7 measures 157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm and weighs 182 g. It has an all-glass design on the front and back which is held together by a metal chassis. The device features a 6.41 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px which gives it a pixel density of 402 ppi.

Like the OnePlus 6T, the display of the OnePlus 7 features a water drop notch and an under display fingerprint sensor. Noteworthy, the biometric sensor on the new device is 50 percent larger than its predecessor which provides for even faster unlock times.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and is highly power efficient. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU.

The OnePlus 7 is powered by a 3700 mAh battery which supports 20 W fast charging via the provided Dash Charger. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Dual 4G VoLTE, NFC, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type C port for charging and data transfer.

In terms of optics, the OnePlus 7 Pro features a 16 MP front-facing selfie camera which is present in the waterdrop notch and a dual rear setup. The rear camera setup is aligned in a vertical manner which consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor along with an LED flash.

OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue Storage Options And Price

Also Read: Indian Pricing Of AMD Ryzen 3000 CPUs Revealed

The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue colour will be available for purchase online via Amazon.in and in offline OnePlus stores starting 15th of July. The Mirror Blue OnePlus 7 will be offered in a single storage variant for which the price is as follows:
- 6 GB + 128 GB: Rs 32,999
OnePlus 7 Unboxing
July 8, 2019