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LG’s Budget Smartphone Lineup To Be Called The W Series

It was reported a few days ago that Korean smartphone OEM LG is looking forward to introducing an exclusive, online-only handset series in India. This was seen as a move to regain the market share lost to Chinese rivals such as Xiaomi, Realme and Honor. Unfortunately, no other details about the devices were known at the moment. Now, a known gadget tipster has revealed; that the upcoming lineup of smartphones from LG will fall under the W series and will be exclusively sold via Amazon.

LG W Series

As mentioned above, the W series from LG will fall under a new, budget lineup of smartphones that will be exclusively available online. The leaked images of the device reveal that it will have an all-glass design on the front and back; with an attractive gradient coloured rear panel. To maximise the screen real estate, a waterdrop style notch like one found on the Samsung Galaxy M20 will also be present on the handset. For biometric security and quickly accessing the smartphone, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor will also make an appearance.

The tipster further claims the LG W series or the top tier smartphone in the lineup to be precise will run on the 12nm MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. In terms of optics, the device has been revealed to have a triple rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. A single front-facing camera can also be seen in the waterdrop notch on top of the display.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s With A Rugged Build & IP68 Certification Launched

The LG W series will be powered by a 4000mAh battery as confirmed by the leaked promotional images of the smartphone. It also has been revealed to sport the company’s Boombox speaker technology first seen with the LG G7 launched last year. It is expected that the company will announce more than one device in the lineup; however, details about the top end handset only seem to have been leaked. Unfortunately, it is not known when LG will launch the W series in the Indian market, but the increasing intensity of the leaks suggest its launch is imminent. The aforementioned smartphone is rumoured to be priced at Rs. 12,999 at the time of launch.

June 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s With A Rugged Build & IP68 Certification Launched

Catering to the need of consumers who need a tough and rugged smartphone, Samsung has launched the Galaxy XCover 4s. The newly launched device has a robust build with a design reminiscent of its predecessor, the Galaxy XCover 4 from the year 2017.

Galaxy XCover 4s Features

The front of the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s accommodates a 5.0 inch display with HD plus resolution. The display of the smartphone is surrounded by chunky bezels on both the top and bottom while the left and right bezels are comparatively thinner. The bezel above the display houses the Samsung branding, earpiece grille and the 5 MP front facing camera. The bezel below the display houses three physical Android navigation buttons which will allow the device to be operated even if the user has wet or dirty hands.

Carrying forward the rugged design language to the back, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s has a sturdy plastic panel which is user removable. The rear plastic panel houses the company branding and 16 MP camera along with an LED flash. Under the hood, the device features the Exynos 7885 chipset which consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Mali G71 MP2 GPU.

In terms of memory and storage, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Besides the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via a microSD card. The smartphone is powered by a 2800 mAh battery. It runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with Samsung’s custom UI. Talking about the ruggedness and durability of the device, it is IP68 dust and water resistant. To further strengthen the durability aspect it is MIL-STD 810G compliant as well.

Galaxy XCover 4s Price And Availability

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The Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s is currently launched in Italy with commercial availability beginning in the month of July. The smartphone is priced at €299.99 (around Rs 23,500) for the single 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM variant. Samsung is yet to provide a statement whether the device will make its way to the Indian shores or not.

June 11, 2019
5 Features That We Want In The iPhone 11
As we draw closer to the launch date of the iPhone 11 (iPhone XI), Apple fans are expecting a host of new features in the upcoming smartphone. The next generation iPhone is expected to be launched in the month of September 2019, alongside a new iteration of the Apple Watch. Triple rear camera set up in the device has already been revealed, thanks to countless leaks and rumours across the web. However, here are some upgrades that we are really looking forward to in the Apple iPhone 11.

More Internal Storage

iPhone XS

The memory requirements of smartphones are increasing with each new iteration since an upgraded camera and additional features imply that images will occupy a bigger chunk in the memory block. As mentioned before, the iPhone 11 will likely sport triple rear cameras, which is bound to result in larger-sized images. Moreover, with the introduction of native video editing in the iOS 13, users will tend to save videos on their device rather than the cloud. For the aforementioned reasons, it would be great if the company’s flagship smartphones feature 1 Terabyte of ROM. South Korean company Samsung was the first one to incorporate 1TB of internal storage in the Galaxy S10+ when it was launched in the month of February 2019.

Primary USB Type-C Port

iPhone X

It is expected that Apple will ship the iPhone 11 with a USB Type-C port instead of the Lightning port, which will improve the charging capabilities and unify connectivity across various devices. Apple’s MacBook Pro and iPad Pro both support charging via USB Type-C ports. As reported previously, the company may be planning a complete shift over to the USB Type-C environment. However, such a move may disrupt the sales of one of the highest selling Apple accessories, the USB-C to lighting cable adapter. Nonetheless, a Type-C port will be a nice and welcome addition to the new iPhones.

Faster Face ID

The announcement of iOS 13 brought forth a lot of exciting features, one of the prominent ones being a faster unlock speed via Face ID. The company claimed that Face ID authentication on the upcoming iPhone 11 will operate 30 percent faster than older devices. Apple is known for focusing on the performance statistics in all new iterations of operating systems. Hopefully, a combination of improved hardware (in the iPhone 11) and iOS 13 may result in even faster-unlocking speeds, which will be a delight for iPhone users.

Reverse Wireless Charging

iPhone XS Max

The presence of Reverse Wireless Charging (similar to the Galaxy S10+) in the iPhone 11 would be an added bonus for users. The feature will help users in charging their accessories with the help of their iPhones. For instance, the Apple Watch and the updated AirPods (with wireless charging) will be chargeable via Reverse Wireless Charging on the iPhone 11. Since the feature is hardware dependent, it will be exclusive to the new iPhones when they will be launched.

Smaller Notch

iPhone X

Multiple features of the iPhone X were welcomed warmly by users, except the wide notch up front on the display. Although Apple is justified in incorporating a large notch in the device (owing to the sheer number of sensors), it still affects the aesthetics of the handset. The iPhone X notch currently houses the following sensors
- IR Camera
- Flood Illuminator
- Proximity Sensor
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Speaker
- Microphone
- Front Camera
- Dot Projector
For this reason, it would be great if Apple reduces the size of the notch in the iPhone 11 by 10 to 15 percent, which would greatly improve the design factor of the next generation iPhones.

iPhone XR

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The iPhone 11 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2019, and it would be really exciting to see if all the features mentioned above make their way to the device.
June 10, 2019
iOS 13 Beta Reveals iPhone 2019 May Ship With USB Type-C To Lightning Cable

Apple iPhones are the major buzz around this time each year, right before the launch of its flagship smartphones. The company is rumoured to ship the upcoming iPhones with an 18W charger with USB Type-C to Lightning cable. Apple has already moved the iPad Pro over to USB-C for its faster-charging capabilities and compatibility with a lot more accessories.

It is unlikely that Apple would shift its entire lineup to USB type-C as it still generates considerable revenue by selling Lightning cables to its third-party accessory makers. The USB-C to Lightning cable adapter is one of the highest selling accessories from Apple. Hence, the complete shift would cause the company to rethink its revenue strategy and might only ship the iPhone XI and XI Max with the port, skipping the XIR. Since the iPhone 5 launched in the year 2012, the American company has used its proprietary connector dubbed the Lightning port.

#IOS13 #iOS13Beta Plus de Lightning et d'iTunes sur l'écran de restauration, de l'USB-C ? et un futur utilitaire pour iPhone sur mac ? @LeoDuffOff pic.twitter.com/iTJj4Tp18O
— Comic Book Guy (@__JeffAlbertson) June 7, 2019

The switch to USB Type-C to Lightning cable will also allow connecting the upcoming iPhones to a MacBook much easier; Negating the need for purchasing a separate cable to make the connection. The latest leak showcases a recovery screen from the iOS 13 Beta that shows a USB-C cable pointing towards a computer. The past iterations of this mode had a Lightning cable pointing at iTunes. However, due to the discontinuation of the iTunes platform, Apple may have decided to change the icon with the latest update.

The company has made fast charging feature available in its smartphone lineups since 2017s iPhone 8. However, the devices were never bundled with the fast charger but had to be separately purchased. Apple has since bundled the 18W fast charger along with the iPad Pro in late 2018, a first for the company. This move might be mirrored in the newer releases in Q3 2019.

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The faster charging rates and better port compatibility in the future iPhones might take away from exclusivity but provide a healthy addition to the lineup. Although considering Apple’s tendency for a smooth and steady transition, it may entirely skip the USB-C to lightning cable for the new iPhones but instead offer the USB Type C port as a standard going forward in future iPhones.

June 10, 2019
Oppo Patents Foldable Smartphone With Telescopic Camera

Amidst the ongoing trend of foldable smartphones, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo is reportedly working on a smartphone which folds outwards. The company previously showcased a prototype of such a device in the month of February. It resembled the Huawei Mate X in terms of the design factor, considering that both the devices sport a sidebar when they are folded outwards. However, since the company president wanted to get rid of the sidebar, the images present in the patent are aimed towards a bezel-less future.

About The Patent: Design And Features

The patent for the foldable Oppo smartphone was originally filed in the year 2018. Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications filed a design patent with the Global Design Database of the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office). Almost a year later on 7 June 2019, the patent was published and includes a total of 42 colour renders alongside 51 sketches pertaining to the foldable device.

The description present in the patent states that the camera setup present in the Oppo device is a telescopic camera. This may not directly mean that the smartphone has a telescopic zoom-enabled camera, but rather it refers to a telescopic mechanism employed in the pop-up camera setup alongside the telescopic camera itself. Since the device is foldable, it spreads out in a tablet like form factor. Upon folding the device, the display is on the outside, and the user can make use of the pop-up camera to capture images even when the device is folded. The dual-camera module is convex in shape and boasts of modern yet elegant design.

Right next to the pop-up camera, the device has space for a power button. The earpiece can be spotted below the camera module. It is expected to sport multiple microphones, with one microphone clearly visible on the top right section of the Oppo device. Another microphone can be seen at the bottom of the handset. In addition to a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack is also present at the bottom.

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Companies are gearing up to launch their own variants of foldable smartphones in the market, but after the Galaxy Fold suffered a setback in the hands of reviewers, organizations are wary. Nonetheless, Oppo’s efforts in the segment may prove to be quite worthwhile if it can unveil its own foldable device in the near future. Competitors in the future may include Motorola and Huawei.

June 10, 2019
Everything We Know About The Samsung Galaxy M40

Samsung has announced it will launch the Galaxy M40 smartphone on the 11th of June at 6 PM. The device will be the most premium member in the online-only Galaxy M lineup by the company; which was first introduced with the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 back in the month of January. Before the launch of the handset, here is all we know about the Galaxy M40.

Samsung Galaxy M40

The Samsung Galaxy M40 will be a mid-range offering from the company; taking the mantle from the Galaxy M30 launched back in the month of February. According to the leaks in the past, the device will feature a polycarbonate body with an attractive gradient coloured back. It will have a 6.3 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone has been confirmed to sport a hole punch cutout to house the front camera on the top left of the display, like the Galaxy A60. For quickly accessing the handset, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock may also be present on the Galaxy M40.

The leaks claim the Galaxy M40 will be 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 upcoming device will have a triple rear camera setup. While details about the camera sensors are not known yet, it has been leaked to consist of a 32MP primary camera; combined with an 8MP ultra wide angle sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, a 16MP camera is expected to be housed in the punch hole cutout on top of the display. The Galaxy M40 may arrive with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which will support memory expansion via microSD.

Samsung Galaxy A60

Leaks in the past have also revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M40 will be powered by a 3500 mAh battery with support for 15W charging. The smartphone will run 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 expected to available in three colour options, Black, Blue and Orange.

Pricing & Availability

Samsung Galaxy M30

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The Samsung Galaxy M40 will be announced on the aforementioned date, that is on the 11th of June at 6 PM. The smartphone will be available online exclusively via Amazon India. Unfortunately, details about the pricing of the handset are bleak at the moment; but it is expected to be priced at Rs 19,999 at launch.

June 10, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3 To Launch In India On June 17
Chinese telecommunication giant ZTE’s subsidiary Nubia launched its latest gaming smartphone; the Red Magic 3 in China back in the month of April. It was expected that the device will soon make its way into the Indian market but no announcement followed. Now, the company has listed the handset on its Indian website, revealing it will launch in India on the 17th of June.

Nubia Red Magic 3

To recall, the Red Magic 3 is the successor to the Red Magic Mars launched last year. The smartphone features a 6.65 inch FHD+ AMOLED display which also supports HDR playback. Owing to the presence of a 90Hz refresh rate in the display panel ( like the OnePlus 7 pro) , gamers are expected to experience less screen tearing and negligible lag issues. The front of the device also houses DTS:X surround sound. The rear panel of the Red Magic 3 houses the camera, an elongated fingerprint scanner and an LED strip which can be customized with a combination of 16.8 million colours.

Under the hood, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a single f/1.7 aperture equipped 48MP sensor at the back. It is touted as the first device in the world to support 8K video recording via the main camera. For selfies, an f/1.6 aperture equipped 16MP front-facing camera. The Red Magic 3 may be available in the following memory and storage variants at the time of launch.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The Nubia Red Magic 3 is powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. For effectively cooling the smartphone while gaming, it has a liquid+air cooling system. The device also has remappable shoulder buttons to assist inside a game. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box, with Nubia’s Redmagic OS 2.0 on top.

Pricing and Availablity

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As mentioned above, the Nubia Red Magic 3 will be launched in India on June 17. While the pricing of the smartphone in the country hasn’t been announced yet, it is expected to start at Rs. 35,000 for the base variant.
June 10, 2019
Huawei Nova 5i Certified Via TENAA, To Launch Soon
Chinese telecom giant Huawei is expected to launch two new mid-range smartphones in China soon. These devices, purported to be the Nova 5i and the Nova 5 will be the successor to the Nova 4 series launched last year. While details about the latter are still bleak, the former has been certified by Chinese certification website TENAA, which reveals its key specifications.

Huawei Nova 5i

According to the listing on TENAA’s website, the Nova 5i from Huawei will be its mid-range offering. The smartphone will measure 159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3mm and weigh 178 grams. It will have a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 2310 x 1080 px. The device will run on an Octa-core processor with a clock speed of 2.2GHz. While it is not specified which SoC will be used in the handset, it may be the 12nm Kirin 710, which is comprised of an Octa-core processor and the Mali G51 GPU. This processor is also found in devices like the Honor 8X and the Honor 20i.

Huawei P30 Pro

In terms of optics, the Nova 5i has been revealed to have a quad rear camera setup. This will be comprised of a 24MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor and two additional 2MP sensors. For selfies, a 24MP camera will be present on the front of the device. It will be launched in three colour variants, namely Red, Black and Blue. The smartphone will be available in the following two memory configurations.
- 6GB of RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB of RAM and 128GB ROM
Pricing and Availability

Huawei Nova 3

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The Huawei Nova 5i is expected to make its debut in the last week of June alongside its elder sibling Nova 5. Unfortunately, the company has not revealed any information about the pricing of the smartphone, but it is expected to be a sub Rs. 20,000 device when it launches in India.
June 10, 2019
Nokia Reportedly Plans On Releasing Two 5G Smartphones In Q3 Of 2019

A new report claims that HMD Global is planning to unveil two new Nokia smartphones with 5G capabilities. The handsets are currently being developed with the rumours of a Q3 launch in 2019. The announcement has Nokia follow every other major manufacturers and OEMs incorporating the 5G bandwidth networking in their lineups.

According to the new report that hints at the specifications of the devices, the first handset will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 alongside the X55 modem for 5G connections. The other smartphone will be aimed at a mid-range price bracket with the Snapdragon 735 processor (rumoured). The Qualcomm Snapdragon 735 SoC is reported to be a 7nm based octa-core chipset with the Adreno 620 for graphics, with optional 5G network connectivity and compatibility with sub-6GHz and millimetre wavelength spectrum.

Rumours call the would-be flagship smartphone the successor of Nokia 9 Pureview, these are not confirmed as of yet by the company. The mid-range smartphone, on the other hand, will probably replace the Nokia 8.1. The upcoming rumoured smartphone might be dubbed the Nokia 8.2 and could be a budget 5G capable handset. These new Nokia 5G phones might be the starting point of the company’s shift in focus from lower-segment and mid-segment markets and to the higher priced regions.

The Nokia 9 Pureview’s had a lukewarm reception in the few countries that received it and ever since no other smartphone from the company has competed in the premium segment of smartphones. Nokia recently unveiled the Nokia 2.2 in India and hopefully would follow suit with the announcements of the two rumoured 5G smartphones.

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Q3 2019 will have myriad of handsets from various OEMs and manufacturers (such as Apple) being launched with Nokia might being one of them. other rumours point to a year-end release owing to the company’s need for various stress tests before mass production.

June 8, 2019
HTC To Launch A Mid Range Smartphone Called The U19e On The 11th Of June

Taiwanese electronics giant HTC has seen better days. Once a force to be reckoned with, the company has seen its smartphones sales decline sharply over the last few years. Due to increasing competition by Chinese competitors such as Xiaomi, Huawei and OnePlus, the company has lost a major chunk of the market share. Now, latest reports claim that HTC is trying to make a comeback with a mid range smartphone; that it plans on launching on the 11th of June. This device is speculated to be called the U19e and will be a watered down version of the company’s flagship handset due later this year.

HTC U19e

As previously mentioned, the alleged HTC U19e will be a mid range offering from the company. Leaked schematics of the device reveal it will have a large display surrounded by minimal bezels. The images show that it will have a dual front facing camera setup, like present in the U12+ from last year. The smartphone has the volume rockers and the power button mounted on the right side. It is also insinuated that the device may also have the company’s active edge feature which acts as a shortcut to apps and commands inside the UI; by squeezing the sides of the handset.

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The HTC U19e has been revealed to have the model number 2Q7A100. Past leaks about the smartphone have revealed its key specifications. The HTC mid-range smartphone will run on the 10nm Snapdragon 710 SoC. It consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the device may have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage; which might be further expandable via a microSD card. The device will have a display with an FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. As mentioned above, the U19e will debut on the 11th of June at an expected price of Rs. 25,000.

June 8, 2019
HD Renders Of LG Stylo 5 Revealed Via Case Maker

Due to shrinking profit margins and fierce competition from Chinese smartphone makers, Korea based LG reduced it concentration of resources from the smartphone business. However, fresh renders renders of an unreleased LG handset suggest that the company is still trying to break into the heavily crowded industry which is rapidly booming. The said device is the LG Stylo 5 which will succeed the Stylo 4 from yesteryear. The HD renders of the device have been leaked on Twitter which were sourced from a case maker.

LG Stylo 5 Design

The LG Stylo 5 has an attractive design with a large display on the front which has considerable bezels on top and bottom. However, in comparison to other contemporary smartphones, its design looks a bit dated which is due to absence of a notch and the aforementioned bezels. The top bezel of the device houses the earpiece, front facing camera and a dual led flash whereas as the bottom bezel is free from any controls or markings.

Moving over to the bezels, the LG Stylo 5 has a right side mounted power button and left side mounted volume rockers. The rear of the smartphone has a single rear camera setup and a fingerprint sensor for biometric recognition. The bottom of the device is occupied by a USB Type C port, 3.5 mm audio jack, speaker grille and a pen stylus. Yes, the name Stylo 5 comes from the stylus which is staple to the lineup. Details about the specifications of the smartphone are yet to be revealed. Though, the Stylo 4 which was kitted with the Snapdragon 450 SoC suggests the upcoming device will be a budget to mid range offering from LG.

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The company is yet to authenticate the existence and features LG Stylo 5. Although, going by the price of its predecessor, this could be a sub US $ 250 smartphone if launched.

June 8, 2019
Asus To Launch The ZenFone 6 In India As Asus 6Z On The 19th Of June
Asus launched its latest flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 6 at an event in Valencia, Spain on the 16th of May. The device features top tier specifications at a more affordable price than similarly specced handsets available currently. It has been long speculated that the company will launch the latest smartphone in India soon, but no announcements regarding it were made. Now, it has been revealed the ZenFone 6 will be launched in India with the name Asus 6Z on the 19th of June. The change of name is allegedly due to a legal battle in the Delhi High Court against the ZenFone branding.

About the case

The aforementioned lawsuit against Asus was filed by Telecare, which owns the trademark for the Zen and Zen Mobiles name. To not cause confusion between products of the two companies, the Delhi High Court ordered Asus not to sell any product which is identical or deceptively similar to the trademark “Zen” and “Zen Mobile”. Notably, this decision will affect the company’s product lineup only in India at the moment. Interestingly, Telecare alleges that it started selling products under the registered name in the year 2008; while Asus began the sales of its ZenFone lineup starting in year 2014.

Asus 6Z

The Asus 6Z is the latest flagship offering by the company as mentioned above and will succeed the ZenFone 5Z. It measures 159.1 x 75.44 x 8.4mm and weighs 190g. The smartphone has a glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. It has a 6.4 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The screen to body ratio of the device stands in at an impressive 92 percent which is achieved by implementing a flip up camera mechanism. Like the Samsung Galaxy A80, the Asus 6Z has a rotating camera setup which can be used to take pictures from the rear as well as the front. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock.

Under the hood, the Asus 6Z is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor and a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP Ultra wide angle sensor. As mentioned before, the device uses a flip camera mechanism to click pictures at different angles. For memory and storage, the handset may be launched in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The Asus 6Z is powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. It has a unique Google Assistant button on the top right which can also be configured to open any application based on the user’s choice. In terms of connectivity, the handset supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC, 3.5 mm jack and bottom mounted USB Type C port. It is available in two colours, namely Twilight Silver and Midnight Black.

Pricing & Availability

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As mentioned above, the Asus 6Z will be introduced on the 19th of June in the Indian market. It will be exclusively available online on Flipkart and offline in select retail stores across the country. While the company has not revealed its Indian pricing yet, it is expected to cost starting at Rs. 40,000 for the variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB of onboard memory may cost Rs. 44,000; while buyers may have to shell Rs. 47,000 for the version with 8GB RAM and 256GB Internal storage.
June 8, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Almond Colour Variant To Launch In India On June 14
OnePlus at an event on the 14th of May launched the OnePlus 7 Pro flagship smartphone. It was announced alongside the regular OnePlus 7, the Bullets Wireless 2 and the OnePlus Warp Car Charger. The device was launched in three locations, namely New York in the US, London in the UK and Bengaluru in India simultaneously. At the time of its unveil in India, the OnePlus 7 Pro was available in two colours: Mirror Grey and Nebula Blue. As per the company’s official website, the third Almond Colour Variant of the device will be officially launched on the 14th of June.

OnePlus 7 Pro

The OnePlus 7 Pro as mentioned above, is the latest flagship offering from the company and the beefed-up variant of the OnePlus 7. The smartphone measures 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm and weighs 206 g. It has an all-glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. The device has a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px which gives it a pixel density of 516 ppi.

The display on the OnePlus 7 Pro has a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz which is also seen in handsets like the Asus ROG Phone and Nubia Red Magic 3. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone has minimal bezels on all sides of the display and utilizes a pop-up mechanism to house the front-facing camera. For biometric security, it features an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP primary sensor; and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom; the third sensor used is an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide angle lens with a Field of View (FoV) of 117 degrees.

It can capture 4K videos at 60fps and supports Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) for smoother footage. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the display. Video from the front camera is capped at 1080p resolution at 30fps. In terms of memory and storage, the handset will be available in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a non-removable 4000mAh battery with support for 30W Warp Charging technology. The smartphone uses a new X-axis Haptic Vibration Motor which the company claims will provide it with better haptic feedback than the OnePlus 6T. In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. The OnePlus 7 Pro also boasts of Dual Stereo Speakers and Audio tuned by the Dolby Atmos technology. It is the first globally available smartphone to feature the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard, which will result in fast read and write speeds.

Pricing & Availability

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The OnePlus 7 Pro was launched for a price starting Rs. 48,990 for the variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. Noteworthy, the Almond colour version will be only available in the 8GB RAM and 256GB variant has been priced at Rs. 52,990 (~$765)
June 8, 2019
Huawei P30 With 12GB RAM Spotted On TENAA
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei launched the P30 in the month of March 2019. The device was unveiled alongside its elder sibling, the P30 Pro, which featured one-of-a-kind periscopic camera setup. However, it seems that the Huawei P30 may receive an upgrade in the not-so-distant future. A beefed-up version of the smartphone with 12GB of RAM has showed up on TENAA, and features the model name ELE-AL00m.

Huawei P30 Pro

Previously, the Huawei P30 was available in two RAM variants, 6GB and 8GB. Except the RAM bump-up in the TENAA listing, no other upgrades to specifications were spotted. The P30 is the less feature rich variant of the high-end P30 Pro. It features a similar design to the Huawei P20 launched in the year 2018. The device has a 6.1 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. For security, the smartphone has an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face recognition.

Huawei P30 Pro

The Huawei P30 runs on the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset. It consists of an Octa-core Cortex CPU and a Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera module comprising of a 40MP primary sensor (f/1.8 aperture), a 16MP ultra-wide sensor (f/2.2 aperture) and a third 8MP telephoto sensor (f/2.4 aperture). For selfies, there is a 32MP front camera housed in the notch up front.

Huawei P30 Pro

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The smartphone is powered by a 3650mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone also supports NanoMemory cards, a new memory standard the company introduced in 2018. The device is IP68 Dust and Water resistant. Currently, it is available in a 128GB ROM variant. After the aforementioned RAM upgrade, the device will be available in three different RAM variants :
- 6GB
- 8GB
- 12GB
June 8, 2019
Nokia 2.2 Is Now Available For Pre-Order In India

HMD Global, the parent company of Nokia, has been fighting for its market share in various price segments. Its smartphones of different prices have, through Nokia’s brand name, become increasingly more relevant in the smartphone industry. The newly launched Nokia 2.2 will find its spot in the lower-end price bracket in the market. Nokia 2.2 will be the cheapest Android One smartphone made by the company, and by that extension, the cheapest smartphone to ever will receive the Android Q update. The handset has launched globally with the first pre-orders being available in India as of right now.

Price and Specification

The smartphone will be available in India for Rs 6,999 and Rs 7,999 depending on the configuration of the variants. Despite the relatively low price tag, Nokia 2.2 sports a large 5.71-inch display with a waterdrop notch design on the top. The display is an HD+ IPS LCD panel that is claimed to reach 400 nits of brightness with a 5MP selfie camera at the front. Rear shooter of the device is a 13MP sensor with an LED flash.

A fingerprint reader is skipped hence, users will have to rely on the face unlock for the biometric security. Nokia 2.2 is equipped with the Helio A22 chipset, which is a quad-core CPU, and either 2GB or 3GB of RAM. The internal storage option includes 16GB or 32GB with microSD card support for expandable external storage. Battery capacity sits at a modest 3,000mAh (removable battery) that charges via the bottom mounted microUSB port. The entire configuration is encased in a reflective polycarbonate design.

Since Nokia 2.2 is an Android One device, it is guaranteed to receive latest Android updates for at least 2 years. This makes the smartphone stand out the most in comparison to other entry-level options in the market, a huge selling point. Notably, a dedicated Google Assistant button is also available on the left of the device.

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Only two colour variants are available for the Nokia 2.2, namely Black and Steel. Official sales start on 11th June 2019 with the 2/16GB version priced at INR 6,999 while the 3/32GB version at a reasonable INR 7,999. Nokia with its smartphones hopes to capture its former glory and dominance in the phone making business, and smartphones like these are a small step in the right direction.

June 7, 2019