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Motorola One Pro With Quad Cameras Leaked In Renders

The rumours of the first quad-camera smartphone from Motorola had surfaced in early April 2019. The first look at the renders of the device was showcased along with certain unconfirmed reports regarding specifications. Motorola’s upcoming device was initially claimed to be an early CAD renders for the Moto Z4, however, reports now claim that it is the upcoming Motorola One Pro.

Specification & Design

Motorola has not given any sliver of information regarding this device and is yet to confirm any reports. Hence, specific details or internal configurations are still unknown but the past leak did contain some information. Motorola One Pro is claimed to feature a 6.2-inch screen that is probably an FHD+ display panel. The dimensions of the handset are 158.7 x 75 x 8.8mm, 9.8mm when thickness of the camera bump is accounted for.

According to the renders, Motorola One Pro has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C charging port which will likely support some form of fast charging. The volume rockers and power button are placed at the right of the screen, and the left is devoid of any seams. SIM tray is set on the top of the smartphone’s frame. The front of the device features a waterdrop-notch while the back has a rectangular module housing the four camera sensors.

Exact specifications and capabilities of the camera are still unknown, but apart from the previously reported 48MP primary shooter, a wide angle and telephoto lens would probably make an appearance. The camera bump also has the Motorola branding with the company’s signature batwing logo. For security, it seems as though an in-display scanner might be planned as well. Additionally, in the new Motorola One Pro renders, three more colour variants are also seen.

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The smartphone manufacturer has yet to announce a date for the Motorola One Pro but it is highly likely that word will be given out soon. So far nothing has been teased or announced, but the lack of a top grade flagship this year might see this device taking the Moto Z4’s spot for top honours. Furthermore, updates will be available in soon in due time.

June 19, 2019
Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL Screen Size And Dimensions Leaked

Search engine giant, Google is highly anticipated to launch its latest flagship smartphone duo which will succeed the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL from the year 2019. Moving along with the chronological name scheming, the upcoming devices will be called the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The company itself had previously shared a poster of the device revealing its design. Afresh, a reliable tipster who goes by the username OnLeaks on Twitter has shared the alleged dimensions and screen size of the upcoming Pixel smartphone duo.

Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Screen Size and Dimensions

In addition:

– #Pixel4 = Likely between 5.6-inch and 5.8-inch display + roughly 147.0 x 68.9 x 8.2 mm (9.3 including rear camera bump)
– #Pixel4XL = Likely between 6.2-inch and 6.4-inch display + roughly 160.4 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm (9.3 including rear camera bump)

Cheers! pic.twitter.com/ayuVABUmKY
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) June 18, 2019

According to the source, the Pixel 4 will have a display measuring between 5.6 and 5.8 inch, while its dimensions will be 147.0 x 68.9 x 8.2 mm. On the other hand, the Pixel 4 XL will have a display measuring between 6.2 and 6.4 inch with dimensions that measure 160.4 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm. The leakster has also revealed that the camera module on the two smartphones protrudes slightly out of the rear panel and the thickness of the two smartphones including the camera bump will be 9.3 mm.

The current leak does not provide any information about the devices specifications or design but they can be derived from prior reports and rumours.

Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Design and Specifications

https://twitter.com/GooglePixel4XL/status/1138949399910920192

The official teaser shared by Google states the upcoming Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will have an updated design with a dual camera module on the rear. Noteworthy, it is the first time that Google will equip a Pixel smartphone with dual cameras which has contributed to its rising popularity. Also, the smartphone from the teaser lacks a rear mounted fingerprint sensor which hints towards an in-display module.

Google Pixel 3XL

In terms of specifications, the devices are assumed to feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is Qualcomm’s flagship chipset for the current year. The company may also boost the battery capacity on future smartphones as this is an upgrade which the users will surely appreciate. Fast battery charging and Qi wireless are most likely to be carried forward from their predecessors.

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In order to get full details of the Pixel smartphones, we will have to wait till their official announcement which is expected to happen in Q3 of 2019.

June 19, 2019
Sony Hexa Lens Smartphone Camera Specifications Revealed

It was reported last week that Japanese electronics company Sony is planning on releasing a smartphone with six cameras on the back. The device was leaked by a known gadget tipster on microblogging website Twitter. Unfortunately, no information other than the handset was under development was known then. Now, the same tipster has posted the camera specifications of the rumoured Sony smartphone. The device is touted to have six cameras on the back and two on the front. This takes the number of sensors on the handset to eight.

Sony Xperia Hexa Camera Smartphone

https://twitter.com/Samsung_News_/status/1140939989230006272

As mentioned above, the optical specifications of the alleged Sony Xperia smartphone with six rear cameras have been leaked. According to the tipster, Max J. on Twitter the camera unit of the Xperia device will be comprised of an f/2.4 aperture equipped 20MP sensor; combined with an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8MP sensor, a variable aperture ranging from f/1.2-f/2.4 outfitted 48MP sensor; with the fourth sensor also having a variable aperture of f/1.2-f/2.4 and a resolution of 12MP. The fifth sensor will be an f/2.4 aperture kitted 16MP sensor which will be further combined by a 0.5MP Time of Flight (ToF) sensor. Unfortunately, it is not known how the company will implement each sensor to work in tandem with another. For selfies, the leak further claims a 10MP sensor combined with a 0.3MP ToF sensor will be present on the front of the smartphone.

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While the camera specifications of the Sony Xperia smartphone seem authentic, the tipster claims it should be taken with a grain of salt. As the device is still in development and nowhere near its official announcement, the optics can be changed before the launch. However, if Sony does go forward and launch a handset with eight cameras in total, it will beat the previous record held by the Nokia 9 PureView for most camera sensors in a smartphone; which has a total of six cameras, five at the back and one on the front.

June 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Pricing For European Markets Revealed

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G was unveiled by the Korean tech giant alongside its sibling Galaxy S10 series of flagship smartphones in the month of February 2019. However, unlike the Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e and Galaxy S10+, the 5G capable variant was not available for purchase with the aforementioned trio. This version went on sale in South Korea much later in April 2019, and soon after went on sale in the UK and the US. According to a new report, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will also be launched in Europe shortly, carrying a price tag of EUR 1,249 (around Rs. 97,000).

Specifications

The Galaxy S10 5G measures 162.6 x 77.1 x 7.94mm and weighs 198g. The design of the smartphone is reminiscent of the Galaxy S10+ with Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 on the back. The display sports an Infinity-O, 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel with a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px. It has a pixel density of 505PPI and a 19:9 aspect ratio. Like its siblings the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, it features an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and has IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.

The Galaxy S10 5G features quad rear cameras, unlike the triple rear camera setup found in the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. This camera setup includes a 12MP f/1.5-f/2.4 sensor, 12MP f/2.4 Telephoto sensor, 16MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide angle sensor; and a Time Of Flight (TOF) camera for 3D depth recording. The device has two cameras on the front, which are comprised of a 10MP f/1.9 sensor and a secondary TOF sensor to assist with background blur in photos and videos.

The Galaxy S10 5G runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. It has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. The device features the Qualcomm X50 modem for 5G support. In terms of storage, it features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. There is no support for memory expansion via MicroSD.

The Galaxy S10 5G is powered by a 4,500mAh battery, larger than the 4100mAh present on the Galaxy S10+. The device supports 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C Port. Noteworthy, the premium smartphone also supports wireless charging. Like its siblings, it also has a reverse wireless charging feature.

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Samsung with the Galaxy S10 5G’s introduction in the European market will ensure its place as one of the first OEMs to be prepared for the 5G wave. The higher bandwidth of networking is not new to the continent, but widespread implementation is still lacking. Hence, the smartphone manufacturer will be ready as the demand grows and the network matures into mainstream levels of consumption.

June 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Launch Date Leaked

Korean electronics giant Samsung is best known for its smartphones. The company launches its flagship smartphones twice a year, once at the beginning with the Galaxy S series, and then in the third quarter with the Galaxy Note series. As it has already introduced the Galaxy S10 lineup in the month of February this year, it is expected the Galaxy Note 10 will also be announced in the following weeks. Now, to confirm all suspicions, a report has leaked the launch date of the upcoming flagship device from Samsung. It is being claimed that the Galaxy Note 10 will officially be unveiled on the 7th of August.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Galaxy S10+

As mentioned above, the report claims the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will be launched on the 7th of August in the official Unpacked event. As far as the location of the announcement is concerned; it has been revealed that the smartphone will be unveiled at the Barclays centre in Brooklyn, New York. Notably, this is the same venue where the device’s predecessor, the Galaxy Note 9 was launched last year on the 9th of August. While the information seems genuine, the date and venue can be changed before the official announcement as there is still time before the launch.

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The Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be a considerable improvement over its predecessor. Past leaks have claimed the smartphone will arrive in four variants, out of which at least one will support 5G; the next generation of mobile networks. The device will have a centred punch hole cutout to house the front camera and will have a vertical camera setup. This is unlike the horizontal camera systems the Galaxy S10 series employs. The leaks have also claimed the handset will let go of the 3.5mm headphone jack, which will be a first for a mainstream Samsung flagship. It is also expected to be priced considerably more than the Galaxy S10 series. While most details about the Galaxy Note 10 are all but confirmed; we will still have to wait for the official announcement in the month of August to douse our suspicions.

June 19, 2019
Poco F1 Receives MIUI Update With May Android Security Patch

Xiaomi had unveiled the Poco F1 in 2018, with a price tag that was below any of its competitors for the hardware offered. The company’s low budget powerhouse was received relatively warmly with its performance rivalling devices priced even upto three times higher. Xiaomi is still working on perfecting the formula with Poco F1, which has started receiving the latest MIUI update along with the May 2019 Android patch.

MIUI v10.3.5.0 brings improvements across the board for the budget flagship. This update will also seek to address many of the bugs that have plagued the smartphone like fix regarding dual app functionality which suddenly disappeared for some users. The rollout of the new update includes new features, such as customizable lock screen clocks, as well. Furthermore, it has been officially confirmed by Xiaomi that the Poco F1 will receive the Android Q update.

The device was formally unveiled running Android Oreo (8.0) under the MIUI last year. Notably, since launch, the handset has received Android Pie (9.0) alongside the MIUI 10 update in early 2019. The Poco F1 update carries a size of 387MB and is being launched in India in small batches. Users interested in finding out if they have received the update can check under the ‘System Update’ options in ‘Settings’.

For the POCO lovers, may we present POCO Launcher 2.0 to you. Give it a try if you want a new launcher experience. #POCOF1 #POCOPHONEF1 https://t.co/79k4ygvc9z
— Alvin T (@atytse) June 16, 2019

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Poco Officials have seemingly confirmed the arrival of Android Q on its budget smartphone alongside the beta program. The program will be an opt-in for anyone interested in the Poco Launcher 2.0. The new launcher is touted as a new experience and a slight preview has been provided on Twitter. Poco F1 had just received the MIUI v10.3.4.0 update back in April that brought features such as the 4K 60FPS recording capabilities, Widevine L1 support and a dedicated Game Turbo mode.

June 18, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Screen Protector Reaffirms Centre Mounted Punch Hole

With each passing day, new leaks corresponding to the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro surface. Afresh, the glass screen protector of both the flagship grade devices has surfaced on Chinese social media website, Weibo, revealing key details about their front design.

The alleged screen protector of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Pro states that both the handsets have a centre mounted punch hole near the top bezel which houses a single selfie camera. Furthermore, they exhibit a taper towards the side which states the upcoming smartphones will have a curved display like the Galaxy S10 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. Noteworthy, the punch hole in the screen protectors is smaller in comparison to previously launched Samsung smartphones having this feature including the Galaxy A8s. Although the present leak does not reveal any specification of the Note 10 lineup, they can be derived from past leaks and reports.

In terms of screen size, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is reported to have a 6.4 inch display while the Pro variant is reported to have a 6.7 inch display. Under the hood, the devices are assumed to pack the Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 SoC which will be dependent on the region the devices are sold in. For photography, the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro is claimed to have a quad rear camera setup which is also proposed by the leaked cases. According to a past leak, the devices will have a battery larger than 4,000 mAh with the Pro variant being powered by a 4,500 mAh cell.

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More details about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 smartphone lineup are expected to be unravelled in coming days. While the exact price and specifications will be revealed at the official launch event which is expected to take place in the month of August.

June 18, 2019
Samsung Patents Smartphone With Dual Display

The latest generation of smartphones follows a trend that has seen many OEMs try making an all display front panel. Hence, this sought to innovatively hide or exclude the front-facing camera altogether. Samsung was the first to introduce a punch hole front camera with the Galaxy A8s and now brings a new take to the mix. A freshly patented Galaxy device will apparently not have a front-facing camera and rather feature a display at the back which can be used to take selfies from the rear mounted camera.

Devices such as the OnePlus 7 Pro, that feature a pop-up front camera have become increasingly more common. Some even sport rotating and shifting cameras as well (see Samsung A80). The point of having a smaller display on the back extends to the ability to use the rear camera for taking selfies. Samsung is not the first with this workaround, Vivo Nex and Nubia X also feature a dual display functionality.

The Korean company had previously filed a patent for a double-sided display, and now it is seeing its first implementation. The patents filed had showcased designs for the dual-display device that is taking a real form in development stages. The secondary display, according to the designs, is placed at the back right below the primary camera and is about half the size of the front screen. This makes selfie shots possible as the preview can be displayed on the back while clicking a photograph.

Apart from the photography implications of the patented dual-screen smartphone, no other information or features can be garnered. Looking at the renders, it is clear that there is no front camera only a speaker grill, and no 3.5mm headphone jack either. Any sign of a fingerprint sensor is also indiscernible, so an in-display sensor is probably the case. It is highly unlikely for Samsung to roll out this new feature on its flagship S series devices. However, the Samsung Galaxy A series might be the perfect place for testing such designs.

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The A series was the first to introduce a triple and quad camera set up alongside a new rotating camera technology for the company. So it is not far off to assume that the upcoming innovative device will be featured in this bold series. Samsung’s debacle with its foldable smartphone should make it more cautious over new releases but its brave steps forward are always appreciated by the industry and its community.

June 18, 2019
Honor 9X Pro Receives EEC Certification

The US trade ban on Huawei has in no way deterred the smartphone manufacturer. Business is still in full swing and new devices are always around the corner. An upcoming handset dubbed the Honor 9X Pro had previously received the Chinese 3C certification and now reports show that an EEC certification has also been granted.

Huawei, with the inclusion of this device, has also seemingly taken up the ‘Pro’ moniker ditching ‘Max’ from its past iterations. Actual details regarding the upcoming smartphones are still unavailable except for the model numbers. HLK-L41 for the Honor 9X Pro variant and HLK-AL10 for the standard version of the Honor smartphone.

Specifications

The Honor 9X Pro and the standard 9X should, in some instances, be similar to the last year’s models that sported 7.12-inch and 6.5-inch screens respectively. The smartphone will probably upgrade its internal hardware whilst keeping the same display size. RAM and ROM configurations may also see improvements across the board with design changes being made as well. Huawei’s mid-range handset will probably have a waterdrop notch or punch-hole. The device is certified to be equipped with a 10W charger similar to its predecessor, Honor 8X. This implies that it might not be rated for faster-charging speeds.

It may be plausible to assume that the Kirin 710 SoC might see a return again but a new chipset is also awaited. Other important aspects of the Honor 9X Pro like the camera and battery could also be upgraded over its past iterations. However, since no concrete evidence is available, no confirmations can be provided. The Honor 8X housed the Kirin 710 SoC paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device ran the Android 9 Pie OS running the EMUI 9.0 custom skin and had a rear mounted fingerprint scanner powered by a 3750mAh battery. Rather than having drastic new changes the handset could just have slight upgrades in different areas within the aforementioned specs.

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Unfortunately, no pricing for the Honor 9X Pro has been officially announced, however, it is expected to be within the price bracket of Rs.13,000 to Rs.15,000. Huawei is still going strong with new releases and leaks of its upcoming devices making rounds on the web. The Chinese company is one of the largest smartphone OEMs in the world and have yet to tone down its business scale even after the ban.

June 18, 2019
iPhones In 2020 To Arrive With 5G And A Smaller 5.4 Inch Variant

American technology giant Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones later this year. These devices will be the upgraded variants of last years iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. While the launch of the handsets is still a few months away, information about their successor has started surfacing online. According to the noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will launch the first 5G iPhone in 2020.

iPhones in 2020

iPhone XR

Ming-Chi Kuo released a report discussing the iPhone lineup of the year 2020. As was expected from Apple, he claims that the company will introduce new smartphones capable of supporting 5G; the next generation of mobile networks. In a total launch of three smartphones, all of them will feature an OLED display and have a display size of 6.7 inch, 5.4 inch and 6.1 inch respectively. While the former two are the successors to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the latter is the 2020 counterpart of the iPhone XR; which currently sports an LCD display. Out of all the three new devices, only the two more premium will support 5G networks, with the iPhone XR successor for 2020 featuring LTE connectivity.

iPhone XS Max

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The change in display sizes and configurations in the 2020 lineup of iPhones are expected to provide a significant upgrade to the consumers. For fans of a smaller iPhone, the 5.4 inch OLED 5G variant seems to be the perfect option. On the other hand, the bigger screen on the 6.7 inch OLED 5G supporting iPhone; in 2020 means a bigger screen real estate for content consumption. The iPhone XR successor for 2020 will also reportedly feature an OLED display as mentioned above while retaining the same size as its predecessor. Kuo has been known to be accurate in his predictions; about future iPhones and Apple products, so his speculations seem genuine. However, we will have to wait until next year to confirm the same.

June 18, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M40 To On Sale In India For The First Time Today

Samsung launched its latest smartphone, the Galaxy M40 on the 11th of June. It is the newest entrant in the company’s online only, Galaxy M series and takes the mantle of being the most premium handset in the series from the Galaxy M30. It features competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag. The Galaxy M40 is supposed to go on sale for the first time in India starting today.

Pricing & Availability

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The Samsung Galaxy M40 has been launched at a price of Rs. 19,990. The smartphone will go on sale starting on the 18th of June at 12 noon; it will be available exclusively via Amazon India and Samsung’s online store.

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Samsung Galaxy M40

To recall, the Samsung Galaxy M40 is the latest mid-range offering from the company. The device features a polycarbonate body with an attractive gradient coloured back. It has a 6.3 inch LCD Infinity-O display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone sports a hole punch cutout to house the front camera on the top left of the display, like the Honor View20; however, unlike that smartphone, the latest device eliminates the earpiece in favour of the company’s “screen sound” technology. This vibrates the entirety of the display to generate sound inside voice calls. For quickly accessing the handset, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock is also present on the Galaxy M40.

The Galaxy M40 is kitted with the 10nm Snapdragon 675 SoC under the hood. It is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. The processor is also seen in smartphones from the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A70. In terms of optics, the device has a triple rear camera setup. It consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 32MP primary camera; combined with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8MP ultra wide angle sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16MP camera is expected to be housed in the punch hole cutout on top of the display. The Galaxy M40 has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which supports memory expansion via microSD.

The Samsung Galaxy M40 is powered by a 3500 mAh battery with support for 15W charging. The smartphone runs on the latest OneUI skin on top of Android 9 Pie. This will make it the first device in the Galaxy M series to feature Android Pie out of the box. The handset is available in two colour options, Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue.

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June 18, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3 Unboxing And Hands-On
Chinese smartphone maker Nubia has launched its latest gaming smartphone; the Red Magic 3 in the Indian market on the 17th of June. It is the successor to the Red Magic Mars launched last year and features top tier specifications. Here is our experience with the unboxing and hands-on of the latest flagship gaming device from Nubia for 2019, the Red Magic 3.

What’s In The Box?
- Nubia Red Magic 3
- Power Adapter
- Type-C Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
- LOGO Sticker
- Screen Protector (pre-applied)
- SIM Tray Ejector
Design

The design of the Nubia Red Magic 3 is reminiscent of its predecessor. The device measures 171.7 x 78.5 x 9.7 mm and weighs in at a hefty 215 grams. It has a robust build with an aluminium chassis and glass on the front. The front of the smartphone has considerable bezels on the top and bottom which give the display an obstruction free look. The top of the Red Magic 3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack while the bottom has the USB Type C port and the speaker grille.

The Nubia Red Magic 3 houses the power button along with the volume rockers on the right side of the smartphone. In a somewhat peculiar fashion, it has a vent for the air cooling system inside; along with two shoulder buttons which are also present on the right edge of the device. on the left side of the handset, a SIM card tray, along with the magnetic pogo pin connector for proprietary accessories for the Red Magic 3 and the red coloured gaming switch is present. The back of the smartphone has a single camera sensor along with an LED flash; with the RGB LED strip running on the centre of the back panel of the device. The Red Magic branding is present on the bottom of the gamer-esque rear panel of the handset.

Display

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. As mentioned above, there are considerable bezels on the top and bottom of the display which houses the dual front-facing stereo speakers and necessary sensors. The display on the smartphone has a refresh rate of 90Hz as found in the OnePlus 7 Pro.

Processor

One of the key highlighting features of the Nubia Red Magic 3 is its chipset. The smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also present on devices including the OnePlus 7 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2. The chipset is manufactured using a 7 nm fabrication process which makes it highly power efficient. The Snapdragon 855 consists of an Octa-Core Kryo CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU.

Memory and Storage

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is available in two storage variants, the base model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage; and the top tier variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard memory.

Camera

In terms of optics, the Nubia Red Magic 3 has a single rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48MP sensor. The lens uses the ubiquitous Sony IMX 586 sensor also found in smartphones such as the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Honor View20. For selfies, the smartphone has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor housed on top of the display.

In terms of video recording, the Red Magic 3 is the world’s first smartphone to support 8K video recording at 15fps. However, the mode is provided in its beta version currently. Additionally, the device can also record 4K videos at 60fps and 30fps.

Battery and Other Features

The OnePlus 7 is powered by a massive 5000 mAh which supports 27W fast charging via the bundled charger inside the box. The device runs on the company’s homegrown RedMagic UI 2.0 which is based on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

Connectivity

Connectivity options on the Nubia Red Magic 3 include dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type C Port. Unlike most modern flagship smartphones, the device has a 3.5mm headphone jack on top of the handset.

Price and Availability

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The Red Magic 3 will go on sale starting the 27th of June. In terms of pricing, the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs 35,999; while the variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs. 46,999.
June 17, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone Launched In India

Chinese smartphone maker, Nubia launched its latest gaming smartphone the Red Magic 3 for its domestic market in the month of April. Due to the rise of mobile gaming in India, the company has launched the unique handset in the country. Speaking of uniqueness, it is the world’s first smartphone to pack a physical cooling fan.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Design and Features

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a distinguishing design with a large screen display on the front and a metal back that houses several unconventional elements. It sports a 6.65 inch AMOLED display that has an FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To take the gaming experience a step further, the device’s display has a 90 Hz refresh rate which is similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro. It also features dual front firing stereo speakers which are placed in the top and bottom bezel. Besides the earpiece cum loudspeaker, the bezel above the display houses the 16 MP selfie camera and a notification LED.

The rear panel of the Nubia Red Magic 3 is occupied an elongated fingerprint sensor, cold air input grille, customisable LED strip and a single camera setup which is comprised of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor. The right side of the device accommodates the power button, volume rockers, hot air output vent and two customisable shoulder buttons. The left side of the device harbours the Game Launcher toggle switch, proprietary magnetic connector, dual SIM card tray and secondary microphone jack.

The top of the Nubia Red Magic 3 is occupied by the 3.5 mm audio jack while the bottom is occupied by the USB Type C port and main microphone pinhole. Under the hood, the device packs the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm process. The handset is powered by a massive 5,000 mAh battery which supports 27 w fast charging.

The Nubia Red Magic 3 runs on the latest Android 9 Pie operating system which is skinned with RedMagic OS 2.0. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone also has a 4D haptic vibration motor which as the name suggest provides haptic feedback while playing games. This feature is similar to game console controllers.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Price, Storage and Availability

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The Red Magic 3 will go on sale starting the 27th of June. In terms of pricing, the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs 35,999; while the variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs. 46,999.

June 17, 2019
Sony Xperia 2 Spotted On EEC Website

An unnamed smartphone from Sony has been spotted on the EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) certification. The device is yet to be announced or teased in any manner by the company, so finer details are still at large. What can be gathered, however, is the model number J9210 that may relate it to the Xperia 1 which was J9110 and may be its successor dubbed the Sony Xperia 2.

The name of the smartphone may still differ from simply being a successor to the Xperia 1. Due to lack of any information, only speculations can be made regarding Sony Xperia 2’s specifications. The smartphone would most likely host the top of the line current gen hardware specifications. Sony Xperia 1 was released in February 2019 to a mixed reception. The device brought many desirable features to the table but lacked in other fundamental areas at the same time.

The CinemaWide HDR OLED display of Xperia 1 was one of the key features introduced and will also probably see a return with Xperia 2. Likewise, the upcoming flagship similar to its predecessor would sport the latest Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm. Alleged renders of the Sony Xperia 2 showcase a triple camera setup as well, albeit in a different position. Furthermore, this device could be utilized as an opportunity by the company to make up for all the shortcomings of its previous iteration. Xperia 1 was infamous for its dim display and a glitchy fingerprint sensor on the side.

Due to the lack of any form of concrete data, it is still unclear if this unannounced smartphone would be a standalone device or even simply a refreshed variant of the pre-existing versions from Sony. However, regardless of the name, the upcoming device will carry the unique 21:9 display with a similar camera sensor and even storage options in the Sony Xperia 2.

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Sony has publicly withdrawn its production and shipping of its Xperia brand of smartphones in most countries like India and the US. The tech giant has already stated its desires to continue the Xperia brand that is failing in most markets. Now focusing on just the Europe, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong markets. So an Indian release is probably not being taken into account.

June 17, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro Cases Reaffirm Previously Leaked Design

Korean smartphone maker, Samsung will soon launch its Galaxy Note 10 Pro handset which has leaked on several instances (1,2,3). Alleged image’s of its cases have been shared on Twitter which reaffirms the previously leaked design.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro Design

According to the alleged images of Galaxy Note 10 Pro’s case, the device will have a quad rear camera setup which will be divided into two separate vertically aligned modules. Unconventional to most modern smartphones, the volume rockers and the power button are placed on the left side of the device.

The bottom of the case has cutouts for the USB Type C charging port, loudspeaker grille, a microphone and a pen stylus. The top of the alleged Galaxy Note 10 Pro has two cutouts which may be for the 3.5 mm audio jack and secondary microphone. Although some reports claim that the upcoming Galaxy Note flagship from Samsung will do away with the headphone jack. All in all, the cases of the device appears real but in order to verify their authenticity, we will have to wait for the official launch.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro Specifications

As per past reports, the Galaxy Note 10 Pro will sport a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with QHD resolution. Talking more about the display, it is expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor and a punch hole that houses the selfie camera. Similar to the Galaxy S10 lineup, the device will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 chipset. While some regions will have the Exynos 9820 SoC.

A previous leak claims that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro will be powered by a 4500 mAh battery. In order to compete with the like of the Huawei P30 Pro, the upcoming flagship handset may support 45 W fast charging.

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Conclusively, all details and features of the Galaxy flagship will be publicised at it launch event which is expected to take place in the month of August.

June 17, 2019