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Top Upcoming Smartphones To Look Out For In Second Half Of 2019

The year 2019 is half over and we have already witnessed an excessive number of smartphone launches. However, a whole array of high-end flagship smartphones still await to be unveiled. In this story, we will cover the most notable upcoming smartphones that will surely get you excited. Following is the list of smartphones that will launch soon:

Galaxy Note 10

The Galaxy Note 10 is one of the most anticipated smartphones that Samsung will launch this year. Surprisingly, the company is reported to launch multiple variants of the Galaxy Note 10 which will cater to the needs of different consumer types. According to past leaks, the lineup will consist of four smartphones including Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10e, Galaxy Note 10+ and Galaxy Note 10 5G.

The key features that the smartphones in this lineup will have are punch hole camera, edge to edge display, Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 SoC which will be dependent on the region the device is sold in. Staple to Galaxy Note lineup, the upcoming smartphones will have a multi-feature stylus which is reported to have an inbuilt camera.

Precise details of the Note 10 smartphones including price and specifications will be revealed at the Galaxy Unpacked event which is set for the 7th of August in the USA. Additionally, the re-engineered Galaxy Fold is also expected to make a reappearance at the event.

iPhone XI Lineup

Following the legacy of the iPhone, Apple will also soon launch its latest smartphones for 2019. Like yesteryear, Apple will launch three iPhone models which will allegedly be called iPhone XI, iPhone XI Max and iPhone XI R. According to leaks and reports, the 2019 iPhone trio will carry forward the same design layout as last year’s model.

Besides, all three smartphones will get one more camera on the rear which will be a 3D ToF sensor for gathering depth information. Therefore, the flagship grade iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max will have triple rear cameras while the economical iPhone XI R will have dual rear cameras.

In terms of specifications, the iPhone XI, iPhone XI Max and the iPhone XI R will be kitted with the Apple A13 chipset which will be fabricated using 7 nm process and will be manufactured by TSMC. Also new for 2019, Apple may equip the future iPhones with USB Type C port and will ship the devices with an 18 W fast charger which was previously sold separately.

Pixel 4 And Pixel 4 XL

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be Google’s 2019 flagship devices which will succeed the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL from 2018. The notable change that the new smartphones are confirmed to have is a multi-camera setup on the rear. Therefore the company will step up its camera performance to another level. As the existing Google Pixel smartphones with a single camera are well recognised for their camera performance, both in under and overexposed lighting conditions.

Talking about hardware, the Pixel 4 lineup is reported to be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. The front of the devices may have a punch hole camera along with an under display fingerprint scanner for rapidly logging into the user interface.

Google’s flagship smartphones for 2019 are expected to launch in the month of October which falls in line with the launch of current-gen handsets.

Mate 30 Pro

The Mate 30 Pro will be Huawei’s second flagship lineup of the year after the P30 lineup which has a focus on photography. The upcoming handset will succeed the Mate 20 Pro which was launched in the month of October last year. Under the hood, the Mate 30 Pro will feature the Kirin 985 SoC which will debut with the flagship smartphone.

The Mate 30 Pro is claimed to have a punch hole camera on the front which is becoming a common sighting on premium and mid-range Android smartphones. Speaking of rear camera setup, the device may have a quad rear camera which was exhibited by freshly leaked case and renders.

Noteworthy, the company may unveil the Mate 30 Pro along with HongMeng OS which it has been developing covertly for years. According to a senior executive, the upcoming OS is 60 percent faster than Android OS which seems like an astounding claim. Till the time the company shows real-world demonstrations of the OS, it is recommended to take them with a grain of salt.

The exact launch date of the Mate 30 Pro is not yet revealed but it is assumed to be announced in the month of October this year.

Also Read: Nintendo Gears Up To Dip Toes In Cloud Gaming

To sum it up, nothing has been set in the stone as of now, and leaks referred to in this story may change before the official unveiling of respective smartphones. Nevertheless, the companies will try their best to offer feature loaded smartphones and rake in the maximum number of customers.

July 6, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Renders Reveal Triple Rear Cameras
The edge to edge display that is prevalent on most flagship smartphones in 2019 was first conceptualised with the Mi Mix from the year 2016. The smartphone has negligible bezels on all sides of the display except for a considerable chin which houses the selfie camera.

Currently, in its third generation, Xiaomi is planning to launch the latest iteration of the device. As per chronological name scheming, the upcoming smartphone will be called the Mi Mix 4. The alleged renders of the handset have surfaced on Chinese social media website, Weibo which have revealed interesting findings of it.

The alleged renders of the Mi Mix 4 exhibit a modern smartphone that has a gradient back which houses a triple rear camera setup. Upon close inspection, it can be derived that the bootom-most lens in the arrangement has a square shape. A similar sensor is found on the Huawei P30 Pro which supports up to 5X optical zoom and 50x hybrid zoom. Therefore, the Mi Mix 4 may also be equipped with this functionality.

The right side of the alleged Mi Mix 4 is occupied by the power button and the volume rockers while its left side is occupied by a mute slider. As uncovered by the leaks, the device might be launched in three colour options which include red gradient, green gradient and blue gradient.

Mi Mix 4 Expectations
- Under Display selfie camera- As mentioned previously, Xioami has always adopted innovative techniques to minimise the bezel size on Mi lineup of flagship smartphones. The front facing camera on the current gen Mi Mix 3 is concealed by a slider. To further increase the screen to body ratio, the Mi Mix 4 may incorporate an under display selfie camera which has already been demonstrated by the company.
- Snapdragon 855- Every iteration of the Mi Mix smartphone launched till date has featured flagship processors from Qualcomm for the respective year. Accordingly, the upcoming Mi Mix 4 will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also found on the Asus 6Z and OnePlus 7.
- 5G- The 5G technology has been rapidly gaining pace and Xiaomi was the first company to launch a 5G compatible smartphone in the form of Mi Mix 3 5G. This proves that Xiaomi has the technical supremacy to incorporate the technology. And what better way to showcase the greatest of technology in a premium flagship smartphone? In this case the Mi Mix 4.
- Larger Battery, Faster Charging- The Mi Mix 3 features a 4,000 mAh battery which has become a standard size powerhouse on smartphones in all price brackets. Hence, the Mi Mix 4 may get a bumped up battery backup.
  
  Besides, the company has showcased a 100 W charger in the past that can charge a 4000 mAh in 17 minutes. If the company can safely implement the technology, the Mi Mix 4 may become the world’s first smartphone to feature this high charging rate. For now, the record is held by Huawei Mate X which can charge with upto 55 W of power.
Also Read: Redmi K20 Pro Indian Price Leaks, Starts At Rs 24,999

To sum it up, all the leaks and expectations about the Mi Mix 4 will be verified at the official launch event which is expected to take place in the month of October. Hence, we will have to wait patiently till the time, Xioami provides more details about the handset.
July 6, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro Indian Price Leaks, Starts At Rs 24,999
Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi unveiled its flagship grade smartphones in China in the month or May. Dubbed the K20 and K20 Pro, the handsets are packed with high-end specifications and carry a lucrative price tag. The two smartphones are highly anticipated in India and earlier this week, Xiaomi announced the devices will be unveiled on the 17th of July at an event which will be held in New Delhi.

Days before the official unveiling, the alleged prices of the flagship grade K20 Pro have leaked on Twitter. According to the source, the smartphone will be offered in four storage variants for which the prices are as follows:
- 6 GB + 64 GB- Rs 24,999
- 6 GB + 128 GB- Rs 25,999
- 8 GB + 128 GB- Rs 27,999
- 8 GB + 256 GB- Rs 29,999
The official prices are yet to be revealed by the company but taking into consideration the current INR to CNY conversion rate the leaked prices seem accurate. As observed with past instances including the Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi is one of the few OEMs that sell a given device on approximate conversion rates in different nations.

Redmi K20 Pro Specs
- Display: 6.39-inch AMOLED Full HD+ 2340 × 1080 pixels, 403 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- RAM: 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB
- Rear Cameras: 48 MP + 8 MP + 13 MP, LED Flash
- Selfie Camera: 20 MP, Motorised Pop Up
- Security: 3D Face Unlock + In-display fingerprint scanner
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0 , NFC, GPS, USB Type-C
- Battery: 4000mAh, 27 W fast Charging
- Dimensions: 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 191g
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All in all, the Redmi K20 Pro is a praiseworthy smartphone and if Xiaomi is able to launch it at such competitive price, the device will give the Asus 6Z and OnePlus 7 a run for its money.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming K20 Pro? Would you choose it over other smartphones in this segment
July 6, 2019
Google Pixel 4 Camera Specs Leaked, May Sport A Rear Telephoto Lens

It is expected that the American technology giant Google will launch the next generation of its flagship smartphones later this year. It has been leaked that these devices, the alleged Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be announced at an event in the month of October. While there is still a few months till the official unveiling, Google, in a surprising move revealed the handset’s design from the back a few weeks ago; in a bid to create hype around the devices. Now, in another leak, it has been revealed that the Pixel 4 series will sport a telephoto camera at the back.

Google Pixel 4

The Pixel 4 series by Google will be the successor of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL launched by the company last year. Previously leaked images of the upcoming smartphones reveal it will have a dual camera setup on the back, inside a square camera module; this is in contrast to the setup on the previous generations of the devices which only had one camera at the back. The additional lens in the Pixel 4 series, has been revealed to be a telephoto lens with a resolution of 16MP. This was leaked via the underlying code in the latest Google Camera apk file. This new optical arrangement will be like the dual camera setup found in the iPhone XS/XS Max and the Galaxy Note 9.

Also read: Xiaomi Mi A3 With Triple Cameras Certified On FCC And IMDA

The move by Google to include a telephoto lens in its forthcoming smartphones is surprising, as it launched a feature called Super Res Zoom with the Pixel 3 series last year. The feature used software and the device’s gyroscope to offer high quality zoomed in shots. It was thus speculated that the company will instead install a wide angle lens on the Pixel 4, as a wider field of view is impossible to recreate via software in its current state. However, it may be the case that the company manages to surprise the audience with the unexpected at the last second; or the entire rumour of it using a telephoto lens is proved false. Whatever may be the case, we will have to wait for the official launch to find out, along with the rest of the specifications and the price of the devices.

July 6, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3 With Triple Cameras Certified On FCC And IMDA

Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched the Mi CC9 lineup of smartphones in China. The newly launched devices are packed with up to date features and are priced aggresively. The key highlighting features of the smartphones in this lineup include an under display fingerprint sensor and an AMOLED display.

Following the launch of the devices, rumours started surfacing they will launch as the Mi A3 in the global market. The rumours are now gaining traction with the addition of an FCC certification being received by M1906F9SH model from Xiaomi. It has even appeared on the Singaporean IMDA, with the same model number. The handset is turning out to be the upcoming Android One Mi A3.

Design

The upcoming smartphone carries the same model number as the Mi CC9e albeit with a different last letter which is a C in the Mi CC9e. The FCC Certification carried a number of details regarding the upcoming Mi A3’s design and dimensions. According to the schematics, the back panel features both the Android One and Xiaomi logo at the bottom of the device. The device has also reportedly been seen at the EEC in Russia. The large cutout at the rear suggests a possible inclusion of a triple camera set up.

Specification

Finer details are unclear right now, so it’s unknown if Mi A3 would sport Mi CC series specifications on the inside. The Mi CC9e ran on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC which is not a large improvement over the Mi A2. This could mean that a Mi A3 Lite might also be in development. It is going to sport a 48MP AI assisted primary camera on the rear, which is similar to the CC9e. The markings at the back also highlight a hybrid dual SIM card slot.

Xiaomi Mi A2

The Chinese CC9e featured a 6.01-inch HD+ water drop notch display with a triple camera set up. It housed a 48MP Sony sensor, alongside an 8MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The device featured a 3.5mm headphone jack which will be a welcomed return to the Mi A3. The aforementioned specs could probably make an appearance on the Mi A3 due to the similar price segments.

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Xiaomi’s Mi A2 was officially launched in July which implies an imminent release of the Mi A3. Its predecessor received a warm welcome in India, so the Mi A3 is likely to be sold for a similar sub 20k price range. More information regarding the smartphone is expected to arrive within the next couple of days, stay tuned for updates.

July 5, 2019
Mysterious Nokia Smartphone Leaked With 48MP Circular Camera Setup

Nokia brand has been revitalized under the banner of HMD Global, its parent company. The company’s operations are in full swing with launches under various different segments (1,2) in the smartphone market. These smartphones offer near stock Android experience which is appreciated by consumers around the globe. Now, an upcoming Nokia device has been leaked online that features triple rear cameras and focuses on photography.

The images shared by the source provide limited details regarding the handset. It is internally codenamed as “Daredevil” and will run on Android 9 Pie with a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC. Unfortunately, no finer details can be discerned about the upcoming smartphone from Nokia. The device has a distinct design owing to its circular camera module at the rear. Its camera module will feature a supposed triple camera set up at the rear. A fingerprint scanner can be found right below the cameras on its glossy body.

The main camera of the unknown Nokia device is reportedly a 48MP primary shooter, as seen on the EXIF information. The brand and model of the sensor is unknown. Its secondary camera is likely to be a wide-angle lens after looking at the camera UI; the nature of the third sensor is still a mystery. The front of the Nokia device features a water-drop notch that houses its selfie camera and essential sensors including an ambient light sensor.

Skipping a popup camera or under display fingerprint scanner suggests it may be a mid-range handset. The bottom of the device features the company name with a noticeably sized chin.

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Users will find a SIM card slot on the right of the device above the power button. The volume rockers will be housed on the left. It will also feature a USB Type-C charging port flanked by a mic and a lone speaker on either side. After the Nokia X71, it will be the second handset from the company that features a 48 MP sensor.

No details about the launch and availability of the device are currently available. However, they are expected to be revealed in the coming future.

July 5, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 Gaming Smartphone Launch Date Revealed

Its been a while since Asus was confirmed to have been working on the second iteration of ROG Phone (Republic Of Gaming). Asus ROG Phone 2 is going to be the latest device in the gaming smartphone lineup from the company. Previously, many leaks showed an uncertain launch date, but the official release has finally been revealed for the date of 23rd July.

The Taiwanese company teased an image on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. According to the teaser, date, time and venue location of the ASUS’ press conference has been officially revealed. Notably, Tencent Games will be in collaboration, known for its massively popular multiplayer title, PUBG Mobile. It is expected that the company will showcase other gaming related peripherals which will also be available alongside the Asus ROG Phone 2.

Asus will probably be seen flaunting its smooth 120Hz display on its upcoming gaming flagship; a noticeable jump over last gens 90Hz screen. ROG Phone 2 is expected to run an optimized version of PUBG Mobile to fully utilize the 120Hz panel, which is twice the refresh rate found on traditional smartphones. The device was recently reported to have received the 3C Certification in China which also revealed a 30W charger being planned for the device. It will be the second brand after Razer and its Razer Phone lineup to feature such a high refresh rate display panel on its smartphone.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 is expected to feature top-end specs similar to its predecessor. It will likely sport at least 6GB of RAM alongside 128GB of ROM run by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. The upcoming smartphone will be unveiled in China on 23rd July, however, its pricing is still unknown. It will be a great addition to the gaming lineup of smartphones from the company and in the market for gaming enthusiasts.

July 5, 2019
Puffin OS Is The Mobile Operating System That Can Crush Android Go
CloudMosa is an American company which is recognised for its web browser “Puffin”. In comparison to conventional browsers, Puffin browser’s strengths lie in speed and security. Acquiring these two elements from its web browser, CloudMosa has developed a mobile operating system which is called Puffin OS.

The new mobile OS is chiefly targeted towards handsets that cost US $ 100 or less. According to CloudMosa, Puffin OS bridges the gap that exists between feature phones that run on KaiOS and economical Android smartphones. The company collected data from a couple of independent research organisations and uncovered key limitations in existing sub-US $ 100 mobile phones which either run KaiOS or Android.
- 33 percent of all mobile owners use a feature phone which has access to less than 500 applications. This drastically reduces the potential that a conventional smartphone can offer
- 57 percent of device owners have access to a limited internet connection. Therefore, Android which is currently the most widespread mobile OS also presents a shortcoming. Due to limited internet, the user may not be able to download an application in the first place or existing applications require frequent updates to offer the latest and greatest of features.
CloudMosa designed Puffin OS in such a manner that it can overcome both the limitations mentioned above. The company claims that its mobile operating system can convert any existing website into a web app. Therefore, users instantly get access to over 1.5 billion applications including Facebook, Youtube and Google Maps.

The key benefit of this technology is that web apps can run directly on smartphones running on Puffin OS without having to download an application. Furthermore, the new mobile OS is free from any centralised regulatory body. Hence, developers can use open web standards like HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript to build mobile apps.

Noteworthy, Puffin OS is derived from Android but it uses a Technology called “Avatar” which shifts the workload from the local device to a remote computer in the cloud. To demonstrate its capabilities, CloudMosa has shared a benchmark comparing the performance of three mobile operating systems.

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To sum it up, the claims made by the company look groundbreaking in comparison to existing options. However, in order to verify them, we will have to until a real-life device is actually demonstrated. Cheerfully, the company will soon be crowdfunding a smarpthone running Puffin OS on Kickstarter whose details are to be revealed soon.
July 5, 2019
Huawei Working On A Smartphone With Camera Under Display

A few weeks ago, Chinese smartphone OEMs Xiaomi and Oppo showcased their first devices with a camera under the display. The latter then went ahead and revealed the technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai last month. Now, another manufacturer Huawei has filed a patent which reveals it is also working on a handset with the front-facing camera placed under the display.

About the patent

Huawei has filed the patent for a smartphone with the camera under the display in the German Patent and Trademark Office. While the implementation of such technology has been showcased before; from the likes of Xiaomi and Oppo, the images in the patent reveal Huawei is trying to take a different approach. While the former two had a centred front-facing camera under the display, the latter places it on the top left. Furthermore, the display over the camera will keep providing necessary functionality within the User Interface (UI); and display information like notification and camera modes. The rest of the software of the smartphone seems like the EMUI skin Huawei uses in its devices.

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The images from the patent filed by Huawei also insinuate that it may place other necessary sensors; like the light and proximity sensors on top of the display. While the idea of the camera cutout behaving like a mini second display seems innovative, it is unclear what purpose it will serve other than being a visual accessory. Unfortunately, more details like the specs and features of the Huawei smartphone are also unknown at the moment. However, as other manufacturers have promised a device with the camera under the display within a year, we may not have to wait for too long to see the technology in action.

July 5, 2019
Honor 9X With Pop Up Camera and Kirin 810 Leaked

In the Q3 of 2018, Huawei’s sub-brand, Honor launched the 8X which is a mid-range smartphone. According to a Twitter user, the company will soon launch its successor which will carry the Honor 9X moniker and will be a significantly improved handset.

Honor 9X Design and Features

According to image and specs shared by the tipster, the front of the Honor 9x has an edge to edge display with minimal bezels and an under display fingerprint sensor. The display on the upcoming device will range between 6.5 and 6.7 inch which is yet to be confirmed. Similar to high-end devices like the OnePlus 7 Pro and Redmi K20 lineup, it also features a pop-up mechanism on top which houses the 32 MP selfie camera.

The rear of the smartphone seems to be made out of glass that is occupied by the company branding and a dual camera setup which is aligned in a vertical manner. Out of the two camera sensors present on the rear, the main camera is the 48 MP Sony IMX86 sensor.

The Honor 9X will be kitted with the Kirin 810 SoC which was first seen on the Honor Nova 5. The chipset is manufactured using 7 nm process and it consists of an Octa-CoreCPU along with Mali G52 GPU. Noteworthy, the chipset is based on Darwin architecture which is designed in house by Huawei. The Honor 9X will be powered by a 3,750 mAh battery which is likely to support some sort of fast charging.

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The leaked poster has revealed that the Honor 9X will be launched on the 23rd of July which is nearing fast. Therefore, we won’t have to wait for long to get the confirmed features and price of the device.

All in all, the Honor 9X seems like an assuring smartphone, and if the company is able to aggressively price it, like its predecessor, it will turn out to be a worthy contender in the mid-range segment.

July 4, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView Confirmed To Launch In India

Nokia 9 PureView was first announced back in February 2019. It is notable that the device was the first handset to feature a penta camera setup. Nokia had previously hinted on multiple occasions that the flagship would see an Indian launch after its initial release. The device was speculated to release in the month of April, but numerous delays had pushed the date well beyond it. Nokia’s Indian Twitter handle has shared a short video that hints at an imminent launch of the company’s top end smartphone.

Explore much more than meets the eye with the power of 5. Ultimate focal length control on the Nokia 9 PureView. Coming soon. #ExploreEveryDetail pic.twitter.com/l9RUWaGpH1
— HMD India (@HMDdevicesIN) July 4, 2019

Specification

The Nokia 9 PureView sports a 5.99 inch POLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 px. The display panel has an 18:9 aspect ratio and pixel density of 538 ppi. It has minimal bezels on the sides with a significant forehead and chin bezel. The device has an in display fingerprint scanner for biometric security. The Nokia smartphone runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified which implies it will receive software updates for at least two years.

The Nokia 9 PureView runs on the dated but reliable 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC of 2018. The chipset has an octa core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. The key defining aspect of the device is its photographic capabilities. 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 device has a 20MP front facing camera on the front. It is powered by a 3320mAh battery with support for wireless charging.

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Price & Availability

The Nokia 9 PureView has yet to receive a concrete launch date as the tweet only announced its arrival without a date. The company has yet to give out details regarding the official pricing of the device. Nokia sold the device for US $ 699 (approx Rs.48,112) so it can be assumed that the handset could priced at or under INR 50,000. The company was one of the global leaders before the advent of smartphones. Its latest flagship will be a great entry to the industry

July 4, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi 7A Launched In India
In the Q2 of 2019, Xioami launched the budget oriented Redmi 7A smartphone in China. Two months after its Chinese debut, the handset has been announced for the Indian market. The newly launched smartphone competes against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy M10 and the Nokia 2.2 which are one of the best selling devices in this segment.

Redmi 7A

The Redmi 7A is a slightly toned down variant of the Redmi 7 which was launched in the month of March. It is an entry-level handset from Xiaomi and will succeed the Redmi 6A from 2018. The predecessor was well received in India and the latest iteration seeks to capture the same glory. It features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1440 x 720px with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The left and right bezels around the display are quite thin while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively chunkier.

Under the hood, the Redmi 7A runs on the 12nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC. It is an octa-core CPU with Adreno 505 GPU. The latest budget device features a 12MP Sony IMX486 camera sensor on the rear which has a large pixel size of 1.25 ultra micron. The selfie shooter is a modest 5MP sensor presented on the top of the display. The handset will be available in the following configurations.
- 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
- 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
Xiaomi Redmi 7A is powered by a large 4,000mAh battery that is charged via a 10W charger. Furthermore, the device has a 2+1 card slot, meaning it can simultaneously support two SIMs alongside a microSD card for expandable storage up to 256GB. The smartphone runs on the MIUI 10 which is based on Android 9 Pie.

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Pricing & Availability

Xiaomi Redmi 7A is offered in two configurations with different prices and in 3 different colours, namely Matte Black, Matte Blue and Matte Gold. The first variant with 2GB+16GB will be sold for INR 5,999 while the later version with 2GB+32GB will be available for INR 6,199. The Chinese manufacturer has also announced an offer that lasts till the end of July where all Redmi 7A purchased will cost INR 200 lower than the actual price. Sale of the device will start from 11th July 2019 and will initially be available on Flipkart, Mi official website and later every affiliated offline store. To sum it up, the latest budget device will be a worthy contender in its price bracket in India.
July 4, 2019
Lenovo Z6 With Snapdragon 730 Launched
Earlier this year, Lenovo launched the high-end Z6 Pro flagship smartphone which is packed with top tier specifications. In order to provide a similar experience to the mid-range segment, the Lenovo has launched the Z6 which is a watered-down variant of the flagship handset. Nevertheless, the device is loaded with features and is offered at a lucrative price.

Lenovo Z6 Quick Specs
- Display: 6.39 inch OLED, 2340 x 1080 px
- Battery: 4,000 mAh, 15W fast
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Rear Camera: 24 MP, 8 MP, 5 MP
- Connectivity Options: Bluetooth 5, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, USB Type C, 4G VoLTE
- Storage: 6 GB + 64 GB, expandable upto 512 GB
- Security: Under Display Fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock, Pattern Lock
Lenovo Z6 Design and Features

The Lenovo Z6 has an appealing design with a narrow bezel display on the front and a glossy back with a gradient colour. On the front of the device sits a 6.39 inch OLED display that has an impressive screen to body ratio 93.1 per cent. Noteworthy, the display on the device is even capable of playing HDR10 content which is usually observed on flagship devices like the Galaxy S10.

Besides, the display also features an under display fingerprint sensor and a water drop notch up top which houses the 16 MP selfie camera. The rear panel of the Lenovo Z6 is occupied by the company branding and triple camera setup which is comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 24 MP sensor, an 8 MP sensor and a 5 MP sensor along with an LED flash.

The Lenovo Z6 is kitted Snapdragon 730 SoC which is also found on devices like the Redmi K20 aka Mi 9T. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 618 GPU. The handset is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports 15 W fast charging. It runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with ZUI.

Connectivity options on the Lenovo Z6 include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, GPS, 4G VoLTE and a bottom mounted USB Type C port. Another notable feature of the device is the presence of a ThinkPad Roll Cage. Readers who do not know, ThinkPad is a lineup of business grade laptops manufactured by Lenovo which are recognised for their durability and longevity.

In terms of storage, the device is currently offered in a single storage variant for which the price is as follows:
- 6 GB + 64 GB: CNY 1,899 (around Rs 19,000)
Besides the aforementioned storage variant, the Lenovo Z6 is expected to be launched in high storage capacities as well which may be revealed later.

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To sum it up, the Lenovo Z6 seems like a capable device which has been priced aggressively. The device is currently limited to China only, but the company may launch it in India as well in the coming future. And if this turns out true, the device will undoubtedly give the upcoming K20 a run for its money which is expected to launch on 17th of July in the country.
July 4, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Leaked With The Highest DxOMark Rating

Huawei is gearing up for the launch of its flagship smartphones after facing numerous complications because of the US Government. The entire ordeal had hampered the company but its operations have finally returned to normal to some extent. The Chinese company had unveiled its flagship Mate 20 series line up about a year ago. Hence, Huawei’s latest Mate 30 series should be right around the corner as another render of the device has leaked online.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

The upcoming top-end smartphone has been previously seen carrying an entirely different design altogether. One had showcased a rectangular camera module at the back, similar to its predecessor, while another showcased a circular camera setup. According to the new leak, it can be seen that the circular rear camera design is being taken forward. The Huawei Mate 30 renders portray a standard modern handset design that features a unique circular quad camera module at the back.

It is unclear which camera sensors Huawei Mate 30 will employ; however, it can be gathered that a 5x optical zoom capable lens will be provided alongside the primary shooter. The renders also show a partnership with Leica for the design and production of the camera lenses. It is labelled as Leica Vario-Summilux-H 1:1.6-3.4/16-125mm ASPH. Notably, the leak has suggested that the upcoming smartphone has the highest DxOMark rating of 115. DxOMark is a company that have historically rated DSLRs and professional grade camera and has started to review smartphones as well. Top brands compete for the best scores with Huawei currently in the lead with the P30 Pro.

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Unfortunately, no official statement from the company has been issued. It means that either Huawei’s Mate 30 render could be a prototype design or concept like the previous leaks. Internal specifications and hardware are also unknown but will most likely sport top-notch specs with a great camera similar to its predecessor. More information will probably be available in the arriving weeks and updates will follow soon.

July 4, 2019
Samsung Re-Engineers The Galaxy Fold, May Launch With Galaxy Note 10
Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event that took place in the month of February. However, due to the display issues faced by early users of the smartphone, Samsung had to push back its launch date. Unfortunately, Samsung could not ship out the devices even at the revised date.

Amidst all the embarrassment that Galaxy Fold has brought to Samsung’s brand image, a latest piece of information suggests, that the company has finally fixed the device which is expected to launch soon.

According to a Bloomberg report, with the latest iteration, Samsung has stretched the protective film that covers the Galaxy Fold’s display and tucked it under the outer bezels. Therefore, it is impossible for a user to peel it, unlike prior which was observed with early units shipped to reviewers. In addition, Samsung has also re-engineered the hinge of the Galaxy Fold which now sits flush with the display. Hence, the second issue that was reported in the form of a visible crease has also been fixed.

Besides, the report states that Samsung is likely to start shipping the major components of the Galaxy Fold (including battery and display) to an assembly plant in Vietnam where it will be put together.

Except for the updated display and consolidating hinge, the updated Galaxy Fold is assumed to retain features as the original device which are as follows:

The Galaxy Fold has an unconventional design which as the name suggests can fold into half. It features two displays out of which one is present on the outside and one on the inside. The company refers the 7.3 inch Dynamic AMOLED foldable panel as ‘Infinity Flex’ which has a resolution of 2152 x 1536 px. On the other hand, the main display measures 4.6-inch diagonally and has an HD+ resolution.

The Galaxy Fold is kitted with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is made using a 7nm fabrication process. It contains an Octa-core CPU combined with an Andreno 640 GPU. In terms of storage, the device features 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. It is powered by 2 batteries with a total rated capacity of 4,380mAh. In addition to fast wired charging, it also supports wireless charging.

The Galaxy Fold has a total of six cameras. The triple rear camera setup consists of a 16MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor with a 12MP, f/1.5-2.4 sensor and a 12MP, f/2.4 telephoto sensor. The front camera on the tablet is made up by a 10MP, f/2.2 sensor + 8MP, f/1.9 RGB depth sensor. Additionally, there is a cover camera present above the secondary display with a 10MP f/2.2 sensor. It is offered in four colour options which are as follows:
- Silver
- Black
- Green
- Blue
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Although Samsung has not yet announced the commercial availability date of the Galaxy Fold. It is speculated that the unique handset will make a reappearance along with the Galaxy Note 10 lineup which is set to launch on the 7th of August in New York.
July 3, 2019