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Motorola is expected to launch two premium smartphones that are called the Moto Z4 and the Z4 Force which will succeed the Moto Z3 from the year 2018. Like previous handsets from the Moto Z lineup, the upcoming device will be compatible with Moto Mods revealed previously leaked renders. As stated their renders were previously leaked online, and now their specifications have also be shared on Twitter via a reliable leakster.
Moto Z4 and Z4 Force Features And Design
Both the Moto Z4 and Z4 Force have a lot of alike specifications with differences in the chipset, camera, battery capacity and storage variants. The smartphone duo sport a 6.4 inch OLED display on the front that has FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, the former packs the Snapdragon 675 SoC while the latter packs the Snapdragon 855 SoC. In terms of memory and storage, the more affordable Z4 has 6 GB of RAM which is combined with 128 GB of ROM. On the other hand, the beefed-up Moto Z4 force has 128 GB of ROM and 8 GB of RAM.
Both smartphones have an f/1.9 aperture equipped 24.8 MP selfie camera, while they have considerably different rear camera setup. The Z4 has a single 48 MP rear camera while its elder sibling, the Z4 force has triple camera setup which consists of a 48 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP sensor. Talking about the battery cell, the former has a 3632 mAh battery while the latter has 3230 mAh battery. For biometric security, they have an in-display fingerprint sensor which is slowly becoming an industry standard.
According to the past leak, the Z4 smartphone duo has a contemporary design with a high screen to body ratio display on the front that features a waterdrop notch up top which houses the selfie camera. The rear of the devices is the same as the current gen Moto Z3 which harbours the Motorola logo, circular camera module and Moto Mod attachment pins. The bottom the handsets are occupied by USB Type C port and the 3.5 mm audio jack while the top is occupied by SIM Card tray.
According to the source, the Moto Z4 will cost US $ 399 (Rs 27,600) while the Moto Z4 Force will cost US $ 650 (Rs 45,000). Even though, the launch date of the smartphones yet to be announced, the number of leaks hint that they will launch soon.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy M series of smartphones back in the month of January this year. The devices which include the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30, replaced the Galaxy On lineup and are the company’s online exclusive handsets. While Samsung has not confirmed another smartphone in the series, a new device, purported to be called the Galaxy M40 was certified on the Wi-Fi Alliance website a while ago. The alleged handset has now been spotted on performance benchmarking website Geekbench. This listing reveals new details about the Galaxy M40.
Galaxy M40
As is evident from the name, the Galaxy M40 will be the elder sibling to the Galaxy M30 and the most premium smartphone in the Galaxy M lineup. The listing on Geekbench reveals a device with the model number SM-M405F, which corroborates with previous leaks. It mentions the Galaxy M40 will run on the 6150 SoC. The aforementioned name is the code name of the 10nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which is also seen in the Redmi Note 7 Pro. According to the listing, the upcoming smartphone achieved a single core score of 2350 and a multi-core score of 6410, which is in line with what the processor is capable of scoring on the benchmarking platform. Notably, the chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU.
Galaxy M30
Unfortunately, the Geekbench listing doesn’t reveal anything about the design of the device. Like the Galaxy M30, the upcoming handset may sport a polycarbonate design with a gradient colour pattern on the back. It is expected to have a Super AMOLED display on the front. To maximise the screen real estate, an Infinity U style waterdrop notch may also be implemented on the top of the display. For biometrics and security, the handset may include an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology. In terms of optics, a triple rear camera is also expected in the handset like the Galaxy M30 and Galaxy A50.
Previous leaks of the Galaxy M40 confirm it will be powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. The listing on Geekbench reveals the smartphone will run on the latest OneUI on top of Android 9 Pie. This is surprising considering the previous entrants in the lineup featured Android 8 Oreo out of the box. In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy M40 will have support for Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac bands and Bluetooth 5.0 on board. Even though Samsung is yet to announce the launch date of the Galaxy M40, the recent leaks suggest its launch is imminent. The official price of the smartphone will be announced at the time of the launch, however, going by its features and placement in the lineup, it is likely to be a sub Rs. 20,000 handset.
Taiwan based electronics manufacturer, Asus will soon launch its latest flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 6 which will succeed the Asus ZenFone 5Z from yesteryear. Details about the upcoming device have previously surfaced online revealing its key specifications. Freshly, the company has shared a teaser of the upcoming handset on Twitter which exhibits its launch date and front fascia.
Asus ZenFone 6 Design And Features
As previously mentioned the teaser shows the front layout of the upcoming Asus ZenFone 6. It depicts a modern smartphone with a large screen display which is surrounded with minimal bezels on all sides. Noteworthy, the smartphone lacks any sort of notch above the display which insinuates it will have a pop up selfie camera like the Vivo V15 Pro and the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro.
Even though the teaser does not reveal any specifications of the Asus ZenFone 6, they can be derived from past leaks. The previously uncovered Geekbench listing of the smartphone states that it will feature Qualcomm’s flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 855. The listing also revealed that the device packs 6 GB of RAM, however, Asus is likely to launch the device with higher RAM capacities as well. In terms of the Android version, it runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which will be skinned with Asus’s custom UI. More details including the screen size, battery capacity, camera resolution of the device will only be publicised once it officially launched.
The aforementioned teaser discloses that the Asus ZenFone 6 will launch on the 16th of May which is nearing fast. The company will also live stream the event across several social media platforms which will commence at 11:30 IST. Even though the exact price of the device is yet to be announced, going by Asus’s pricing of previous smartphones, it will be priced under Rs 35,000 in India.
Over the last few years, the number of users who shop online has significantly risen. The phenomenon is highly influenced by the discounts that E-Commerce platforms offer. Amazon, one of the largest online shopping platform in India is holding its Summer Sale which offers top smartphones on heavy discounts. The sale will go live from the 4th of May and will last till the 7th of May. Noteworthy, Amazon prime users have an exclusive privilege to buy their favourite products before the sale kicks off tomorrow. Here is a list of smartphones which are being offered on heavy discounts during the Amazon Summer Sale.
iPhone X
MRP: Rs 91,900
Deal Price: Rs 69,900
The iPhone X that also holds the title of the most selling smartphone in the year 2018 tops this list. The smartphone features a 5.8-inch OLED display that has a pixel density of 485 ppi. The smartphone has a 7 MP front-facing selfie camera and a dual rear camera setup which consists of 12 MP + 12 MP sensors. It runs on the Apple A11 Bionic chipset which is manufactured using 10 nm fabrication process. TH
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The OnePlus 6T is the current flagship from the company and it was launched last year. The smartphone sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display that has a pixel density of 402 ppi. Furthermore, it has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 which protects it against scratches and accidental drops. The OnePlus 6T is kitted with the Snapdragon 845 SoC and it also features an in-display fingerprint sensor. It has dual 16 MP + 20 MP cameras on the rear and 16 MP selfie camera. The two storage variants 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM are being offered at a discount of Rs 9,000.
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Samsung launched the Galaxy M20 budget smartphone in the month of January in India. Due to its value for money, it has become very popular in the country. It features a 6.3-inch display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a pixel density of 409 ppi. The key highlighting feature of the handset is its massive 5,000 mAh battery which also supports 15 W fast charging. The smartphone has dual 13 MP + 5 MP rear-facing cameras and a single 8 MP camera which is housed in the water drop notch above the display. It is offered in two storage variants, both of which are being offered at a discount of Rs 1,000 in comparison to the regular price.
Samsung unveiled its latest flagship smartphone the Galaxy S10 which is packed with remarkable features. It is the worlds first smartphone to feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The Galaxy S10 has a high screen to body ratio display that features a punch hole selfie camera. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by a 3400 mAh battery. Under the hood, it packs the Exynos 9820 SoC which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and Mali-G76 MP12 GPU.
Several other smartphones from Xiaomi, Nokia, Huawei, Honor and Vivo are being offered at a discount during the Amazon Summer Sale which is as follows:
In a market previously dominated by brands like Samsung and Apple, OnePlus has made a strong footing for itself. Almost 5 years after the release of the first OnePlus smartphone, the company is gearing up to disrupt the flagship segment with the release of its new lineup, the OnePlus 7 series. The lineup is expected to include the OnePlus 7,the specced up OnePlus 7 Pro and supposedly a 5G variant of the same. Rumours regarding the specifications of the devices have been around for quite some time now. Ahead of the launch of the smartphones, official renders of the OnePlus 7 Pro have surfaced, which exhibit key features of the smartphone’s design, such as the triple camera and curved glass panel.
The renders showcase the company’s prized smartphone in all its glory. As per latest reports, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be available in three colour variants, Nebula Blue, Mirror Grey and (possibly) an Almond colour option. The elegant renders also exhibit the triple camera module on the back of the aforementioned device. The LED flash is placed below the camera module, and the device has the OnePlus branding at the bottom of the rear panel. Front renders of the smartphone depict a curved glass panel that tapers towards the edges. Like the OnePlus 6T, the left side of the smartphone houses the power button and the mute switch, whereas the right side accommodates the volume rockers.
OnePlus 7 Pro Features And Specifications
As the name suggests, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be the specced up variant of the regular OnePlus 7. It will sport an all glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis to provide reinforcement. According to the source, the smartphone will have a 6.7-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution 3120 x 1440 px and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The OnePlus 7 Pro will use a pop-up camera mechanism, similar to the one seen in theVivo V15 Pro. Regarding biometrics, it will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner along with the support for face unlock technology.
The OnePlus 7 Pro will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. As observed above, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera module, comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor and an f/ 2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor. It will also feature an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera housed in the aforementioned pop-up mechanism. Reportedly, the device will have Ultra Fast Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard and will be available in the following memory variants.
6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
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The OnePlus 7 Pro will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 30W Warp charging. As previously mentioned, the smartphone will also be available in a 5G variant. Furthermore, the company is now accepting pre-bookings for the smartphone on Amazon India ahead of its May 14 Launch, so users willing to be the first exclusive OnePlus 7 Pro customers can sign up for the same. You can click here to book the OnePlus 7 Pro.
Apple is five months away from launching the 2019 iPhones which will succeed the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Maxand the iPhone XRfrom yesteryear. The upcoming flagship handsets from the company will allegedly be called the iPhone XI (Eleven) and the iPhone XI Max (Eleven Max). While the name of the less feature upcoming iPhone is unknown as of now. Even though the launch of 2019 iPhone models is still distant, detail about the upcoming devices keeps on pouring in. Based on the past leaks, a graphic designer, HKI Products has made renders of the iPhone XI which are worth taking a look.
iPhone XI Renders
The renders of the iPhone XI exhibit an elegant looking smartphone which is reminiscent of the current generation devices. On the front of the device sits a large screen display which is surrounded with minimum bezels on all sides except for a wide notch up top. Like the iPhone XS, the notch of the upcoming device houses the front-facing camera and the earpiece for receiving phone calls.
The iPhone XI concept renders exhibit curved edges which have been staple to the lineup since the iPhone 6. However, the key highlighting feature of future flagship iPhone lies on the back. The rear of the conceptual iPhone XI has a triple camera setup which has been claimed several sources in the past. The camera housing has a squarical shape
Notably, like the iPhone XS, the rear camera module of the anticipated smartphone also protrudes out slightly of the back panel. The bottom of the handset from the renders have a USB Type C port which is flanked by grilles on either side. Though, Apple is yet to confirm whether the device will have this type of connector or not. Even though the source does not provide any specifications of the smartphone they have been exposed in the past.
iPhone XI Expected Features and Launch Date
The iPhone XI is expected to have the same size screen as the iPhone XS which sports a 5.8 inch Super Retina HD display. Noteworthy, the upcoming device will reportedly feature a 12 MP selfie camera which is a significant bump in comparison to the 8 MP sensor found on current generation devices. Like the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup, the future flagship iPhone models are also reported to support wireless charging. Talking about the chipset, it will ship with a faster SoC that succeeds the A12 Bionic.
All in all, precise details including the price, specifications and design of the iPhone XI will only be publicised at its official launch. Going by Apple’s past launch cycles, the upcoming devices will launch in the month of September.
The Google Pixel 3a is the latest mid-range offering from the company. The smartphone boasts of a similar design to its elder siblings, with an identical camera performance and a more affordable price. It offers some competitive specifications for the price, like the Snapdragon 670 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. As is the case with Pixel devices, the Pixel 3a also features a clean, stock build of Android with the promise of software updates in the near future.
The Google Pixel 3a XL features a 6-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px, and an 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device packs a Snapdragon 670 chipset, which comprises of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 615 GPU. It is bundled with 4GB of RAM and is available in 2 memory variants, 64GB and 128GB. The Pixel 3a XL has a 12MP rear camera sensor and an 8MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 3700 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The Google Pixel 3a XL is available in 3 colours, Just Black, Clearly White and Purple-ish.
In the latter part of April 2019, Lenovo launched its flagship device, the Z6 Pro, which has flagship specifications and a competitive price tag. As per latest reports, the company is gearing up for the release of another mid-range smartphone, which will be the Lenovo L38111. The device was spotted on Chinese regulatory website TENAA which reveals it complete specifications.
Lenovo L38111: Design And Specifications
The TENAA certification reveals that the Lenovo L38111 measures at 156.4 x 74.4 x 7.9 mm and weighs 163 grams. The smartphone has a 6.3 inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. It has a waterdrop style notch up front that houses the selfie camera. The smartphone’s back panel appears to be made out of a glossy plastic material.
Under the hood, the Lenovo L38111 features a 2.2GHz octa-core unnamed processor. Details about the same may be available in the near future. The device will be launched in three different variants as follows:
3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage
In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup, which accommodates a 16MP primary sensor. Any information about the other two sensors is not known as of now. For selfies, the smartphone packs a 8MP front camera. The Lenovo L38111 runs on the Android 9 Pie operating system.
Previously in the month of April 2019, the device received Bluetooth certification, confirming that the Lenovo L38111 will feature Bluetooth v5.0. Furthermore, it will be powered by a 3,930 mAh battery, which will have support for 18W fast charging. For biometric security, the L38111 sports a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The TENAA website reports a total of nine colour variants of the device, including Black, Green, Red, Purple, Gray, Gold, Silver, White and Blue colour options. Reports state that the Lenovo L38111 may be launched in the market in this year itself.
Google is likely to release the highly-anticipated Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL smartphone duo at the Google I/O keynote on the 7th of May. A lot of rumours have already brought the devices out into the spotlight. They are expected to be Google’s first attempt to tap into the midrange smartphone segment, accrediting to which the price expectations for the devices are quite varied. As per latest reports, the Pixel 3a, the specced down variant of the Pixel 3 will be priced at half its price. Images have also surfaced which showcase the Google Pixel 3a’s retail packaging in all its glory.
As per the leaked retail packaging images, the Pixel 3a will be available in a purple colour option apart from the Just Black and Clearly White variants, which will be named as “Purple-ish”. The retail packaging further affirms that the device will be available in two variants, one with 64GB and the other with 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, reports say that the Pixel 3a will be priced at US$ 399 (~INR 28,000) onwards, whereas the Pixel 3a XL will be placed at a price point of US$ 479 (~INR 33,000) onwards. A multitude of other details was also leaked regarding the upcoming Google devices, which are listed below.
Design, Features And Specifications
The design of Google smartphones have been previously leaked, and it is quite similar to Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The devices are expected to be designed with polycarbonate instead of metal and glass on the Pixel 3 & 3 XL. As per leaks, the Google Pixel 3a will feature a 5.6 inch FHD+ gOLED display with 441 ppi pixel density while the Pixel 3a XL will sport a 6-inch gOLED FHD+ display with 402 ppi pixel density. For biometrics and security, both the handsets will feature a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Google Pixel 3XL
Under the hood, the upcoming Pixel 3a and 3a XL are reported to run on the 10nm Snapdragon 670 SoC. which comprises of an octa-core processor and the Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics, an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP single rear camera is expected in both the smartphones, while the front camera will have a resolution of 8 MP. As mentioned before, the devices are expected to feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage for the base variants. Where the Pixel 3a weighs around 150 grams, the Pixel 3a XL weighs almost 20 grams more than the 3a.
Google Pixel 3a XL case render
Past leaks suggest that the Pixel 3a will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Instead, the Pixel 3a XL is expected to feature a 3,700 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support as well. Like its elder siblings, they are expected to run on the latest Android 9 Pie with a stock interface and will get fast software updates. They are also expected to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack as seen inpreviously leaked images. A former listing on the Bluetooth certification website reveals the smartphones will support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Recent reports have also suggested that the smartphones will have Always-On and Now Playing feature.
As mentioned above, the Pixel 3a smartphone duo will be launched on the 7th of May at the Google I/O conference. Prices for the same have also been mentioned previously. Considering that Google can actually provide a premium camera in the midrange segment, the device will provide a tough competition to smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy A70.
Motorola launched the Moto One Power smartphone in India last year. The device was an entrant in a completely new series of handsets by the company and was unveiled with an Android One certification. Smartphones that are Android One certified run a clean, stock build of Android and are guaranteed to receive major software updates for up to two years and security updates for at least three years. A known gadget tipster on Twitter has now revealed the launch date of the successor of the Moto One Power. Allegedly called the Moto One Vision, the smartphone has been leaked multiple times in the past. The device will be launched on the 15th of May in Brazil.
Moto One Vision
The Moto One Vision is expected to embody a new design language by Motorola. The renders of the smartphone were leaked previously which reveal it will have a glass sandwich design with a glossy back. The front of the device has a 6.2 inch IPS LCD display with minimal bezels on all sides, and a punch-hole cutout for the front camera on the top left of the display. The design on the front is reminiscent of the Honor View20 which was launched in the month of January this year. For biometrics and security, the Moto One Vision will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, housed in the Motorola batwing logo.
Honor View20
Under the hood, the Moto One Vision has been leaked to run on the 11nm Exynos 9610 SoC by Samsung. Notably, this is the same chipset that is kitted inside the Galaxy A50 which was announced in the month of February. However, the smartphone will be available in China with the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. In terms of optics, previous renders reveal it will have a dual rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP sensor; and a secondary 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, a 12MP sensor is expected to be housed in the punch-hole cutout on the top left of the display. For memory and storage, the device is expected to be available in the following variants:
4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The previously leaked FCC listing reveals that the Moto One Vision will have a 3500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. As mentioned earlier, the smartphone will be Android One certified; and will run on the latest Android 9 Pie. As far as connectivity is concerned, the Moto One Vision is confirmed to support Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual band and NFC.
The Moto One Vision, as mentioned above will launch in the city of Sao Paulo of Brazil. Unfortunately, no details are available regarding the pricing of the device. But, taking the price of its predecessor into consideration, it may launch under Rs 20,000 in India.
Samsungs latest entrant in the Galaxy A lineup of smartphones is the Galaxy A20. Priced at Rs. 12,490, it goes head to head with the likes of the Redmi Note 7 and the company’s own Galaxy M20. With a modern design and competitive specifications on paper, can the Galaxy A20 compete with the best in the segment or it is just a disappointing budget handset from the company?
One look at the Galaxy A20 and you would know Samsung has stuck to the basics while making the smartphone. The device is entirely made out of plastic with a design similar to the Galaxy A30. The front of the handset has a 6.4-inch display which has an Infinity V notch on the top and a considerable chin on the bottom.
The right side of the smartphone houses the volume rockers and the power button; while the left side remains completely empty except for the SIM card tray which also has a dedicated microSD card slot. The top of the device has a secondary noise cancellation microphone. At the bottom, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack along with the USB Type-C port and the speaker grille lined up together. The Galaxy A20 features a solid build, with a back that makes it look like glass.
Our review unit is the red coloured version, which has a glossy finish to it. The popsicle coloured back of the Galaxy A20 houses the vertical dual camera layout with the LED flash like most modern smartphones. When it is laying flat on its back, the smartphone wobbles a bit due to the slightly protruding camera bump. The device has a fingerprint reader on the back with the Samsung branding present right below it.
While the design of the Galaxy A20 is nothing new, the smartphone looks good and the red colour of our unit definitely attracts attention to it. Using a case is recommended as the back is extremely glossy and easily attracts fingerprints to it. Additionally, a case would also cover the camera bump to an extent, minimising the previously mentioned wobble.
Display
The display on the Galaxy A20 is marketed as one of the highlights of the smartphone. It has a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 px. To increase the screen real estate of the device, Samsung has used an Infinity V style notch on the top of it.
In terms of quality, the Galaxy A20 has a great display for multimedia consumption. The colours have great contrast, the blacks are deep, there are good viewing angles and the brightness outdoors is sufficient. However, due to the low resolution, the sharpness takes a backseat. The display on the Galaxy A20 is great for watching videos and playing games, although we would’ve appreciated a Full HD display in the device. Given, it competes with devices like the Redmi Note 7 that has a display panel with Full HD resolution.
Hardware & Performance
The Galaxy A20 features the Octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC, combined with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory. For day to day tasks, the smartphone performs well, and we faced zero lags while switching between applications with several apps running in the background. The humble amount of RAM is enough for keeping light applications in memory. Gaming, on the other hand, is another experience on the Galaxy A20.
While playing games like PUBG Mobile on the device, it surprisingly chose the medium setting by default but gave unplayable frame rates at the setting. Selecting a low graphics setting and the smooth frame rate option churned out a playable experience. While there were a few frame drops, the gameplay was stable enough, combined with the skills of the player, we were able to earn a satiable Chicken Dinner.
Another game that we tried was Need For Speed: No Limits, which is a racing game that for the larger part ran without any frame drops. The gameplay was mostly smooth and we didn’t encounter any hiccups while playing it or rather hitting into the walls due to the insufficient game skills.
There was a bug that we encountered however which exited any game or heavy application that was opened for the first few times. After opening the app for more than two times, the bug seemed to vanish automatically. After the initial few times, we did not face the issue again.
In terms of benchmarks, the Galaxy A20 scores slightly less than the smartphones in the price range. While testing the Antutu benchmark, we got a score of 95,067 which is significantly lower than the competition including the Galaxy M20 or the Redmi Note 7. In Geekbench, the device registered a single core score of 1217 points and a multi-core score of 3694 points. As is evident from the numbers, the handset should be fine for day to day usage but is not made for performance enthusiasts.
Software, UI & Multimedia
The Galaxy A20 runs on the company’s latest OneUI version 1.1 on top of the current Android 9 Pie. Like the other smartphones running the software, the Galaxy A20 offers a refined software experience. There is a native dark mode inside the settings which makes the whole UI suited for use in dimly lit environments. Notably, this setting helps in prolonging the battery backup on the smartphone.
Dark Mode on OneUI
Dark Mode on OneUI
The icons in OneUI are big and the menus easy to access and reach. Unfortunately, there is no Always On Display despite having an AMOLED panel which although is not a dealbreaker. The UI also supports gestures in addition to the conventional navigation buttons. These gestures use an upward swipe from the left to go into the multitasking menu. To go back, a swipe up from the right is required while swiping up from the centre takes you to the home screen. There is also support for Samsung Pay Mini on board, which is activated by a swipe up from the bottom of the display below the navigation buttons.
In terms of sound quality, the smartphone has a single bottom firing speaker which has decent sound output. One downside of the setup is how easy it is to block while the speaker grille while holding the device in the landscape mode. Audio output via the Bluetooth is above average which provides for a good listening experience.
Camera
The Galaxy A20 has an all new camera app that ships with the OneUI. It seems to be inspired by the camera UI of iOS and Pixel devices. All the controls are lined up within the reach of one hand. The app also uses a swipe gesture to switch between the front and the back cameras which is an appreciable feature.
Galaxy A20 Camera App
Galaxy A20 Camera App
Galaxy A20 Camera App
Video output from the rear and the front camera is locked to 30fps in 1080p resolution. There is also an option to record videos with the ultra-wide angle camera. Sadly, there is no option of switching between the different sensors while recording video.
Galaxy A20 Rear Camera
Galaxy A20 Rear Camera
Galaxy A20 Rear Camera
Galaxy A20 Rear Camera
Galaxy A20 Rear Live Focus
Galaxy A20 Rear Live Focus
The Galaxy A20 has a dual rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.9 aperture equipped 13MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5MP Ultra-wide sensor. Images captured in daylight have good contrast and saturation levels typical to Samsung devices. One downside of the images is the loss of detail which occurs due to an aggressive image processing.
Like most modern smartphones, there is a portrait mode called Live Focus inside the camera app. The background blur is average at best, giving you results that have a decent background separation.
Galaxy A20 Wide Angle
Galaxy A20 Wide Angle
Galaxy A20 Wide Angle
An added bonus the Galaxy A20 has over its competitors is the presence of an ultra-wide sensor on the rear. While the sensor does not pack high resolution, it helps in providing a wider field of view. Switching between both the lenses is fun and we found ourselves intrigued by the secondary sensor which illustrates the versatility of this kind of camera setup.
Galaxy A20 Front Camera
Galaxy A20 Front Camera Live Focus
Galaxy A20 Front Camera
For selfies, the Galaxy A20 has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. Images from the front camera, like the results from the rear, perform well in good lighting. However, the colours are a little washed out and the details are not properly retained. But, if you’re a casual user of the front camera, the quality should be perfectly fine for occasional usage or sharing on your favourite social media platform.
Battery and Connectivity
The Galaxy A20 is powered by a 4000 mAh battery which supports 15W charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. A significant size of the cell in the smartphone, combined with a low-resolution display ensures a great battery life overall. With a light to medium usage, the battery will easily last you more than a day. The average screen on time we received in our usage was around seven hours.
In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.2. The Galaxy A20 faced no problems latching on to a Wi-Fi signal nor did it have any trouble connecting to a pair of Bluetooth headsets. Unfortunately, as it is a budget device, there is no support for the 5Ghz network band on Wi-Fi. The call quality of the smartphone was excellent, with clear sound output through the earpiece which is housed in the notch. Even in an area where signals are generally weak, the smartphone performed admirably. Noteworthy, the Head SAR value of the Galaxy A20 is just 0.389 W/kg which is significantly lower than it’s Chinese rivals.
Other Features
The Galaxy A20 has a rear mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor and also supports the increasingly popular face unlock technology. Both of these technologies help in swiftly accessing the smartphone. The fingerprint scanner is effective in unlocking the device, but it takes a good second to do so. Face unlock, on the other hand, is a faster albeit less safe option but is useful when the handset is lying flat on a table as the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor is inaccessible in this state. One more notable feature the smartphone has is the aforementioned triple card slot. The user can simultaneously insert two nano SIM cards and a microSD card which can go all the way up to 512GB.
Verdict
Galaxy A20 (Left) & Redmi Note 7 (Right)
The Galaxy A20 represents a new line of budget smartphones by Samsung and provides some competitive specs at a lucrative price. While the device is a compelling option in the price range, it still leaves a lot to be desired. With a more high-resolution display, slightly better gaming performance and a more detail-oriented camera, it would’ve made it a strong competitor to the Redmi Note 7.
If you’re in the market for a smartphone from a brand offering great service support, a great display, long lasting battery and versatile cameras, the Galaxy A20 is a good option for the price. On the other hand, if you are looking for a phone that offers the best value for money, the Redmi Note 7 might be your best bet. However, if you’re adamant on buying a Samsung device and want better performance, display and cameras, we recommend you check out the Galaxy A30 or the Galaxy M30 which cost slightly higher than the Galaxy A20 but offer great value for money.
Motorola, a renowned smartphone OEM, launched the first Moto Z smartphone back in the year 2016. Remarkably, the aforementioned smartphone lineup allows users to add certain functionalities with the help of additional accessories called Moto Mods. The functionality that a Moto Mod can add could range from external battery pack to a loudspeaker pack to even an optical zoom camera. The company is expected to launch a new device in the lineup in the following weeks. This handset, allegedly called the Moto Z4 has been leaked in design renders by the popular gadget tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) on Twitter.
Moto Z4
The upcoming Moto Z4 is expected to be a mid-range offering from Motorola. Leaked renders of the smartphone reveal it will sport a design that is reminiscent of its predecessors. The reason the design remains the same may be because of the promised uniform support of the Moto Mods accessories across different generations for a minimum of three years. While the promised support would have ended with the Moto Z3 launched last year, the company may be sticking with the same design with the Moto Z4 for the accessories to last longer and making the upgrade easier for buyers of the old device.
Previous leaks suggest the upcoming Moto Z4 will feature a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, the company will use a waterdrop notch on top of the display like seen in the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus. For biometrics security, it may have an in display fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology. The handset will run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which is also found in the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics according to the renders, the Moto Z4 will have a single rear camera which is expected to be an f/1.75 aperture equipped 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Past leaks claim the Moto Z4 will be powered by a 3600 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The smartphone is likely to run on the latest Android 9 Pie with some additional customisation by Motorola. Leaked renders of the handset reveal it will have a USB Type C port for charging and data syncing and will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. The increased intensity of the leaks of the device hint its launch is imminent. Unfortunately, details about the pricing are not available yet, but it is reported to launch at a price of US$ 450 (Rs. 31,300).
On the 17th of April, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A70 in India which is a mid range focused smartphone. Like other Galaxy A handsets, the latest device has a vivid Super AMOLED display and a large battery. Even though the smartphone was unveiled two weeks ago, it was not put for sale. To the joy of excited consumers, the device is now available for purchase in the country.
Samsung Galaxy A70 Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A70 will be available via Flipkart.com, Samsung Online store, as well as conventional brick-and-mortar stores in the country. The smartphone is offered in three colour options which include Blue, Black and White. It is available in a single RAM + ROM variant for which the price is as follows:
The Samsung Galaxy A70 has an elegant design with an edge to edge display on the front and ‘3D Glasstic’ gradient at the back. The front of the smartphone accommodates a massive 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. The front of the handset has negligible bezels on all sides and a small water drop notch is present on top of the display. For biometrics and security, it features an in-display fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.
The Samsung Galaxy A70 is kitted with the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. For optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 32MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture; combined with an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. For selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP camera which is housed in the Infinity-U notch on top of the display. As previously mentioned, the device has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which can be further expanded upto 512 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot.
The Galaxy A70 packs a 4500 mAh battery which supports 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port.The handset runs on Samsung’s OneUI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.
The Nubia Red Magic 3 is the latest smartphone from the company and it succeeds the Red Magic Mars from 2018. The handset is packed with flagship specifications which are combined with a distinctive design. Noteworthy, it is the worlds first smartphone to feature a physical cooling fan which helps keep its temperature in control while heavy gaming.
As the name suggests, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be the specced up variant of the regular OnePlus 7. It will sport an all glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis to provide reinforcement. According to the source, the smartphone will have a 6.7-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution 3120 x 1440 px and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The OnePlus 7 Pro will use a pop-up camera mechanism, similar to the one seen in the
The OnePlus 7 Pro will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. As observed above, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera module, comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor and an f/ 2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor. It will also feature an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera housed in the aforementioned pop-up mechanism. Reportedly, the device will have Ultra Fast Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard and will be available in the following memory variants.
The TENAA certification reveals that the Lenovo L38111 measures at 156.4 x 74.4 x 7.9 mm and weighs 163 grams. The smartphone has a 6.3 inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. It has a waterdrop style notch up front that houses the selfie camera. The smartphone’s back panel appears to be made out of a glossy plastic material. 
In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup, which accommodates a 16MP primary sensor. Any information about the other two sensors is not known as of now. For selfies, the smartphone packs a 8MP front camera. The Lenovo L38111 runs on the Android 9 Pie operating system.
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As per the leaked retail packaging images, the Pixel 3a will be available in a purple colour option apart from the Just Black and Clearly White variants, which will be named as “Purple-ish”. The retail packaging further affirms that the device will be available in two variants, one with 64GB and the other with 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, reports say that the Pixel 3a will be priced at US$ 399 (~INR 28,000) onwards, whereas the Pixel 3a XL will be placed at a price point of US$ 479 (~INR 33,000) onwards. A multitude of other details was also leaked regarding the upcoming Google devices, which are listed below. 
