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OnePlus 7 Leaked Case Strengthens The Claim Of Pop Up Selfie Camera

Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is soon expected to launch its upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 7. The device became the talk of the town soon after the launch of the OnePlus 6T which was announced last year. Leaks in the past have claimed that the upcoming handset will have a considerably different design in comparison to its predecessor. A freshly leaked render of the OnePlus 7 in its case supports the preceding claim.

OnePlus 7 Design

According to the leaks, the rear of the OnePlus 7 has triple rear cameras which are disparate to its predecessor that has dual rear cameras. The image reveals that the ridged camera module also accommodates two little speckles which may be laser focusing sensors. The shape of the LED flash on the upcoming smartphone is also different which is circular.

Distinctly, the alleged OnePlus 7 has a pop-up selfie camera which is similar to the one present on the Vivo V15 Pro. The pop-up selfie camera will help OnePlus in further boosting the screen to body ratio of the forthcoming smartphone. Although the particular leak does not reveal the front fascia and features of the OnePlus 7, they were uncovered in another leak from the past.

The OnePlus 7 is alleged to sport a 6.5 inch AMOLED display that accommodates an on display fingerprint sensor. It is claimed to feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication technology. The smartphone will be powered by a 4,000 mAh battery that will also support 44w super fast Dash charging. Other details about the device will be revealed once the company officially launches it.

Launch Date

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OnePlus has not yet announced the launch date of the OnePlus 7. However, going by the company’s previous launch cycles, it is expected to be launched before the Q2 of 2019 ends.

March 28, 2019
Galaxy Fold’s Durability Shown Off In A New Video By Samsung

Samsung released its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Fransisco on February 20. While the company didn’t reveal many details about the device at the launch, it was known that it will go on sale starting the 26th of April. The company didn’t even let potential buyers use the smartphone, which aroused suspicion. A few days ago, a video was leaked which showed the infamous crease in the centre when the smartphone was unfolded. In a bid to control the outburst and panic caused by the same, Samsung has released a video showcasing the durability of the folding mechanism of the Galaxy Fold.

Galaxy Fold Durability Video

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In a 34 second video released by Samsung, multiple Galaxy Folds are being opened and closed simultaneously. The company has claimed that this has been tested 2,00,000 times. According to its estimates, if one opens the mechanism 100-150 times a day, the smartphone’s hinge may last up to 5 years of use. The test took a week of test to achieve the aforementioned number. This video has been aimed at showcasing the durability of the device for buyers sceptical about the quality of the hinge mechanism.

Galaxy Fold Specifications

To recall, the Galaxy Fold is a smartphone that can be converted into a tablet at will. The device has two displays out of which the bigger one is foldable into half. The larger display is a 7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel which the company calls the ‘Infinity Flex’ display. It has a resolution of 2152 x 1536 px and is the biggest the company has ever put into a smartphone. The secondary display measures 4.6-inch diagonally and has an HD+ resolution.

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

The Galaxy Fold has a total of six cameras on the smartphone. The triple rear camera setup consists of a 16MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor with a 12MP, f/1.5-2.4 sensor and a 12MP, f/2.4 telephoto sensor. The front camera on the tablet is made up by a 10MP, f/2.2 sensor + 8MP, f/1.9 RGB depth sensor. Additionally, there is a cover camera present above the secondary display with a 10MP f/2.2 sensor.

Pricing & Availability

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The Galaxy Fold has been launched as a smartphone in the premium category. It has been priced at US$1980 (INR 1,40,000) and will be available starting April 26 in certain markets. Although Samsung has not revealed any details about its India launch, it is expected to make its way into the country soon after the global sale.

March 28, 2019
Xiaomi’s Foldable Smartphone Spotted In Official Video Promo

The era of foldable smartphones is upon us, with 2019 being the year that fans across the globe will get their hands on foldable devices from brands like Huawei, Samsung and Xiaomi. Previously, a video was showcased which showed Xiaomi’s VP using the company’s first foldable smartphone. When it was announced that the Chinese company may not release it’s foldable device anytime soon, the fan chatter died a bit. However, the expectation bar may have been raised again, as a video teaser was posted on Xiaomi’s official Weibo page. And it showcased the foldable Xiaomi smartphone in all its glory.

Showcased Features

In hindsight, the new teaser drops a lot of hints, the major one being the fact that Xiaomi may debut the foldable market in the smartphone very soon. The 10-second video teaser shows the device being handled by a user in both the “flat” mode and the “folded” mode. Noteworthy, the fact that the device is folded from both the edges may lead to the device being more portable and compact than its competitors. It may also mean that the smartphone has a bigger screen size than other foldable devices.

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Xiaomi Mi Fold with double folding screen. pic.twitter.com/vvYaf6rLOL
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Another feature that was showcased in the video was the gesture control in the foldable smartphone. The feature seemed very handy for a device it’s size, especially when it is switched to the tablet mode. Also, the speed at which the phone was folded into the smartphone mode was also remarkable, considering that it literally shrunk to half its size in the blink of an eye.

Expected Pricing & Availability

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The Xiaomi foldable smartphone is expected to run on the Snapdragon 855 chipset, which is the norm for any flagship smartphone right now. The device’s foldable display is speculated to be co-developed by Visionox, as per reports. The device may debut in the second quarter of 2019, and users may witness its first launch in China. As far as pricing is concerned, the foldable smartphone may be priced aggressively as compared to other upcoming foldable smartphones. Seeing as how the Galaxy Fold from Samsung is priced at US$ 1,980, Xiaomi may adopt almost half the price of the same, placing it at under US$ 1000.

March 28, 2019
Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL Will Launch In A New Colour Variant, Pricing Tipped

Google is expected to change its smartphone strategy significantly in 2019. Unlike the previous generation, it has been leaked and speculated countless times that a ‘lite’ version of the Pixel 3 will make its debut this year. While previous reports have allegedly revealed the design and looks of the smartphone, there was a little information about the pricing. Fresh leaks have surfaced claiming that the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will be the name of the specced down of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones respectively and they will indeed launch in 2019. It also has uncovered more information about the device.

Specifications & Features

Previously leaked images of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL revealed that the design of the smartphones will be reminiscent of its elder siblings. However, instead of an all-glass design on the Pixel 3 lineup, the Pixel 3a devices will have a polycarbonate frame. The front houses a 5.6-inch display on the Pixel 3a, while the 3a XL will have a 6-inch display with significant bezels around it. For biometrics and security, there will be a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The leaks further insinuate that the Pixel 3a will have a 10nm Snapdragon 670 SoC; while the Pixel 3a XL may feature the 10nm Snapdragon 710 processor. Both the chipsets have an Octa-core CPU and an Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of optics, both smartphones will have a similar rear camera to their elder siblings. This suggests that a 12.2 MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture is expected. Unfortunately, there is no information about the front-facing camera of smartphones. Like its siblings, the devices will also feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. For certain markets, a variant with 32GB internal storage is also expected.

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The leak reveals new information about the Pixel 3a devices. A new colour variant supposedly called ‘Iris’ is also in the works. The colour will be accompanied by Black and White colour variants of smartphones. As far as pricing is concerned, the leak reveals that the devices will be priced starting EUR 450 (INR. 35,000) in certain European countries. They are expected to be unveiled at the Google I/O event in the month of May.

March 28, 2019
Huawei P30 Lite Goes On Pre Order In The Phillipines
In an event held in Paris, Huawei launched its latest flagship smartphone duo which includes the P30 and the P30 Pro. Leaks from the past suggested that the company will also launch a Lite variant of the smartphone which remained unannounced at the event. Surprisingly, the P30 Lite has been listed on a Filipino e-commerce store which reveals all its details.

Huawei P30 Lite Design and Specifications

The Huawei P30 Lite has a modern design with glass on the front and the back. The smartphone measures 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm while the information about its weight is currently unavailable. The front of the device accommodates a 6.15 inch display that has a water drop notch up top. The display panel has a resolution on 2312 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 415 ppi.

The P30 Lite is powered by a 3340 mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. It runs on EMUI 9.0.1 which is built on top of the latest Android 9.0 Pie. Under the hood, the device features the Kirin 710 chipset which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Mali G51 GPU. The rear of the device harbours a fingerprint sensor, Huawei branding and the triple camera setup. The triple camera setup on the rear consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 32 MP sensor, 8 MP ultra wide sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor.

The P30 Lite also has a 32 MP front facing selfie camera which is placed in the notch on the top of the display. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Dual 4G VoLTE, 3.5 mm audio jack and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The sensors on the device include gravity sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope and a compass.

Huawei P30 Lite Price and Storage Variants

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In terms of memory and storage, the P30 Lite is available with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of inbuilt storage. The device is priced at Piso 16,990 (Rs 22,200). It is available in three colour options which are as follows:
- Pearl White
- Midnight Black
- Peacock Blue
Initial buyers of the device also get a complimentary 10000 mAh power bank, selfie stick and wireless Bluetooth speaker. Although Huawei has not announced its launch date in India, it is soon expected to make its way into the country.
March 27, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Gets Bluetooth Certification, Launch Imminent

Samsung has changed its strategy for smartphones drastically in the year 2019. It was earlier known for launching devices with humble specifications at a ludicrous price tag. The latest Galaxy M and Galaxy A series showcase this change perfectly. The company, in a bid to compete with the increasing stronghold of Chinese smartphone OEMs in countries like India, has been very aggressive lately with their handsets. A few days ago, a leaked image revealed that it is working on an Android Go smartphone, purportedly the Galaxy A2 Core. Fresh leak reveals that it has been granted Bluetooth certification which suggests the launch of the device is imminent.

Smartphones under the Android Go initiative generally offer low-end specifications and usually have 1GB or less of RAM. A lighter version of the Android Operating System is installed on the devices which ensures that they last longer and run smoother for a longer period of time.

Galaxy A2 Core

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core will be the second Android Go device from the company, the first one being the Galaxy J2 Core. A few days ago, a known tipster leaked the images of the device. The Bluetooth certification listing reveals a few model numbers of the smartphone on the official website of the Bluetooth certification organization. Model numbers mentioned in the listing were SM-A260F, SM-A260F_DS, SM-A260G, and SM-A260G_DS; which insinuates different variants of the upcoming Galaxy A2 Core in global markets. The listing confirms the smartphone will support Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy (LE).

While the leak doesn’t mention any specifications of the Galaxy A2 Core, a recent listing on CPU benchmarking website Geekbench revealed key specifications of the Galaxy A2 Core. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box and is expected to feature Samsung’s Experience UI on top.

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The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core runs on the 14nm Exynos 7870 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Mali-T830 MP1 GPU. The smartphone will have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. The leaked listing suggests that the smartphone may be on its way to the retail market soon. Given Samsung’s aggressive stance on pricing lately, the expected price of the smartphone is Rs. 5,990.

March 27, 2019
Flagship Redmi Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 Leaks Online

Redmi separated from its parent company Xiaomi to exist as an independent brand back in the month of January. It also announced a while ago that a flagship smartphone from the Redmi brand will release this year. Fresh leaks on Chinese social networking website Weibo have revealed what the specifications of the aforementioned device may be and when it will launch. Unfortunately, it does not mention what the smartphone will be called.

Redmi’s Flagship Smartphone

According to the leak, the smartphone will be the most powerful Redmi has ever made. It will have an all-glass design similar to the Redmi Note 7 Pro, complete with a gradient back and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It will have a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with a FullHD+ resolution and is expected to have minimal bezels on all sides with a waterdrop notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the device will have an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

The leak claims that the flagship smartphone from Redmi will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will have a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor like the Note 7 Pro; combined with an 8MP and a 13MP sensor. For selfies, it will have a 32MP sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone will feature 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage for the base model.

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Reports further insinuate that the Redmi flagship will be powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. It is expected to run on the latest MIUI 10 based on top of current Android 9 Pie. The leak reveals the device will be priced starting CNY 2499 (Rs. 25,600). It may be available starting the month of May in China with an India launch expected soon after.

March 27, 2019
Xiaomi POCO F1 Gets Dark Mode Via MIUI Beta Update

Xiaomi’s POCO F1 is highly popular in the smartphone market owing to its aggressive pricing and high-end specifications that will give premium brands a run for their money. Since the release of the device, Xiaomi hasn’t been lenient at all regarding necessary software updates for the device, instead, the Chinese manufacturer is taking every possible step to keep the device at par, or even ahead of its competition. With Xiaomi providing updates for Widevine support, Slow-mo videos at 960 fps and Game Turbo Feature, POCO F1 users are more than elated with the features they are receiving via regular updates. Now, the company is rolling out a dark mode update in the closed MIUI Beta for the POCO F1.

What Is Dark Mode?

Dark Mode is slowly becoming an integral part of every application and operating system because it is easy on the eyes and conserves smartphone battery, especially on OLED devices. Apps like Firefox, Opera, Twitch and Telegram have already adopted this style, and companies are regularly adding dark mode support to new applications and software. A system-wide update is now rolling out to groups of POCO F1 users who have the latest open beta available on their device. This feature will enable users to implement a darker colour palette in the system (including the menus, system backgrounds and notification bars) and apps which are compatible with dark mode.

How To Enable Dark Mode On POCO F1?

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Users can even apply the dark theme to their system applications, such as Gallery, messaging, phone and contacts. To experience the dark mode on their devices, users can go to the Display menu in Settings and turn on the dark mode. Noteworthy, the MIUI global beta must bear the version number 10.9.3.25, otherwise the button for toggling the dark mode wouldn’t be visible. If users do not wish to update the UI, they can use the MI Flash tool to flash the update package on their device via an unlocked bootloader. It is advisable to take a backup of all the data on the device before updating the smartphone.

March 26, 2019
Huawei P Smart Z, Y5 2019, Honor 20, 20 Pro Receive EEC Certification
The Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro are the second series of smartphones from the company that will sport a triple rear camera setup, the first being the Honor Magic and the Honor Magic 3D. Previously in March, the specifications of the Honor 20 were leaked, and on March 26, the Honor 20 and 20 Pro received the EEC (European Economic Community) certification. This confirms the fact that these devices will soon make their way to the European smartphone market. Alongside the Honor 20 and the 20 Pro, the Huawei P Smart Z and the Y5 2019 were certified too.

Honor 20 Specifications And Features

Honor 20 will succeed the Honor 10, which was launched in May 2018, and will target the premium midrange segment of the market, taking on devices like the OnePlus 6t. Unfortunately, no details are available regarding the specifications of the “pro” version of the smartphone, but as per previous leaks, the it will sport a 6.1-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution. The device will have an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is expected to feature a triple camera module with a 48MP primary camera sensor, a secondary ultra wide 20MP camera and a third 8 MP camera with a 3X optical zoom.

The device is expected to run Android 9 Pie straight out of the box, with EMUI 9 on top. This means that the smartphone will support Link Turbo, GPU Turbo, CPU Turbo and Gaming+, thanks to EMUI. Under the hood, the Honor 20 will pack a 7nm Kirin 980 chipset, which consists of an octa-core Cortex CPU and the Mali-G76 GPU. In terms of memory, leaks suggest that the smartphone will be offered in 3 different configurations: 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. The device is expected to be powered by a 3,650 mAh battery with 22.5W SuperCharge technology.

Expected Pricing And Availability

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The speculated pricing of the Honor 20 is listed below:
- 6GB RAM+128GB ROM: CNY 2,999 (roughly INR 30,800)
- 8GB RAM+128GB ROM: CNY 3,399 (roughly INR 34,900)
- 8GB RAM+256GB ROM: CNY 3,799 (roughly INR 39,000)
No specific launch date for any of the newly-certified devices is available as of now. However, owing to the EEC certification, the Chinese manufacturer might start retailing the devices in the not-so-distant future.
March 26, 2019
Nokia X71 With 48MP Triple Camera And Punch Hole Display To Launch Soon

On March 25, HMD Global announced that it will unveil the Nokia X71 at a launch event to be held in Taiwan on April 2. Furthermore, the company is also planning to officially launch its flagship, the Nokia 9 Pureview with a Penta-lens setup at the event. While the Nokia 9 Pureview will go up against flagship smartphones, the Nokia X71 will target the premium midrange section of the smartphone market.

Camera And Features

Till now, HMD Global has not released a full-display touchscreen smartphone, so it will be interesting to see the Nokia X71 in action. In addition to a punch-hole (which was previously seen on devices such as Galaxy S10 and the Honor View 20), the X71 is expected to sport a triple camera setup with a 48MP Zeiss sensor as the primary shooter. The second sensor will be able to take super wide-angle shots as wide as 120 degrees. As of now, no details regarding the third sensor are available.

Possibilities are floating around regarding the fact that the Nokia X71 will debut as the Nokia 8.1 Plus, which will be a specced-up variant of the Nokia 8.1. As per reports, the Nokia 8.1 Plus may feature a 6.22 inch Full HD+ display. It is also expected that the global variant of the same will have a dual camera setup instead of the triple camera setup on the X71. In 2018, the company introduced the Nokia 8.1 as the X7 in China, hinting at the fact that it may happen again with the 8.1 Plus.

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Since most specifications of the device are unknown, the predecessor gives a neat idea of the specifications of the upcoming X71. The Nokia 8.1 had a 10 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 under the hood, so it is possible that the 8.1 Plus may sport a similar chipset or the upgraded Snapdragon 712 chipset, which was recently spotted in the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. The device will probably run Android 9.0 Pie straight out of the box. Looking towards the price point of its predecessor, the Nokia 8.1 Plus/X71 may be priced somewhere in the 25k-30k price segment.

March 26, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A70 Launched With A 4500mAh Battery
Samsung launched the newest smartphones in its Galaxy A lineup, including the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 last month. These devices showcased a new strategy by the company to regain the market share lost to the advent of Chinese smartphone OEMs. In a fresh announcement, the company has launched the latest member to the family, the Galaxy A70 with innovative features and modern design.

Galaxy A70

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is the elder sibling to the Galaxy A50. It features a similar design, complete with a ‘3D Glasstic’ gradient at the back. The front is dominated by a massive 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. There are minimal bezels all around the display and an Infinity-U style notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the smartphone has an in-display fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock technology.

The Samsung Galaxy A70 runs on a chipset which consists of an Octa-core CPU, out of which two cores have a clock speed of 2.0GHz and six are clocked at 1.7GHz. While the company hasn’t specified the details of the chipset, it is speculated to be the 10nm Snapdragon 670 which Samsung manufactures for Qualcomm. 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 with an aperture of f/2.2; and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 32MP camera with an aperture of f/2.0 housed in the Infinity-U notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be available in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The Galaxy A70 is powered by a hefty 4500mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. There is also a dedicated microSD card slot for memory expansion up to 512GB. The smartphone runs on the latest OneUI on top of current Android 9 Pie. It will be available in four colours, namely Black, Blue, Coral and White.

Pricing & Availability

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The Samsung Galaxy A70 is expected to be formally announced at an event on the 10th of April. Unfortunately, the company has not given any information on the pricing and availability of the smartphone but it is expected to be priced below Rs 30,000 in India.
March 26, 2019
Motorola One And Moto G7 Launched In India

Motorola has launched two new smartphones, the Moto G7 and Motorola One in the Indian market today. The Moto G7 is the latest device in the company’s hugely popular Moto G lineup while the Moto One is the second Android One smartphone from the company and is the specced down variant of the Motorola One Power, which was launched in the country last year. While the G7 was launched in Brazil on February 7, the Motorola One was launched in the US last year.

Moto G7

The Moto G7 measures 157 × 75.3 × 7.92mm and weighs in at 174 grams. Design-wise, it has glass on both the front and back of the handset. The smartphone has a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with 2270 x 1080 px resolution and a waterdrop notch up top. The device has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Moto G7 runs on the 14nm Snapdragon 632 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. The rear of the smartphone has the dual rear camera setup which is comprised of a 12 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 5 MP secondary sensor. For selfies, the handset has an 8MP camera housed in the notch on the top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, there is 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

The Moto G7 is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging up to 15W with the bottom mounted USB Type-C port and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. The handset also has P2i nano-coating which is certified to protect against liquid spills. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2. The device is available in two colour options namely Clear White and Ceramic Black.

Motorola One

The Motorola One measures 150×72×7.97 mm and weighs 162g. The front is dominated by a 5.9-inch IPS LCD display with 1520 x 720 px resolution and minimal bezels on the sides. There is a substantially wide notch on the top and a chin on the bottom. For biometrics and security, the smartphone has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and support for face recognition technology.

Under the hood, the Motorola One is kitted with a 14nm Snapdragon 625 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup which is comprised of a 13 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and 2 MP secondary depth sensor. For selfies, the handset has an 8MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture housed in the notch on the top of the display. Like the Moto G7, the device has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

The newly announced Motorola One is powered by 3000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging via USB Type-C port. The smartphone is Android One certified and runs on the latest Android 9 Pie. The certification means that the device will get guaranteed two years of regular software updates. Like the Moto G7, it has also has a P2i nano-coating which is certified to protect against liquid spills. The device is available in two colour options namely White and Black.

Pricing & Availability

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The Moto G7 and Motorola One will be available starting today, 25th March across leading offline stores and online on Flipkart for the price of Rs. 16,999. The Motorola One is priced at Rs. 13,999. Initial buyers of the devices will also get a cashback from Jio as a part of a special launch offer.

March 25, 2019
Xiaomi Poco F1 Gets Game Turbo Mode For Better Gaming Performance

Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 smartphone last year in India. The device was an instant success owing to its competitive, flagship specifications at a lucrative price. In a recent software update to the handset, the company has added the Game Turbo mode. This should enable better performance on the smartphone for gaming or similar resource-intensive tasks.

Game Turbo Mode On Poco F1

In the latest update to the MIUI 10 operating system on the Poco F1, the company has added a Game Turbo Mode for the smartphone. The feature is responsible for optimizing the CPU power and the RAM of the device according to the game running on it. The performance is also balanced according to a particular game scene. So, for example, if a game has an area that has a lot of textures and layers, which usually is graphically intensive, then the CPU and GPU load will be increased. In the case of a graphically challenged environment, the load on the performance will be reduced.

Xiaomi Poco F1

To recall, Poco F1 was launched as the most affordable smartphone in the market with the 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The chipset was seen in many Android flagship devices last year and has an Octa-core CPU with Adreno 630 for graphics. The frame of the handset is made from polycarbonate. The front is dominated by a 6.18 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 px. There are minimal bezels on all sides, barring a significant chin and wide notch on the front. For biometrics and security, there is a rear mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

The Poco F1 is powered by a 4000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a secondary 5MP sensor for depth effects. For selfies, there is a 20MP camera with f/2.0 aperture housed in the notch up front. For memory and storage, it is available in up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

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As far as pricing is concerned, Poco F1 has received a temporary price slash which makes the prices of the smartphone start from Rs 19,999 for the version with 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM. The variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage starts at Rs. 20,999. The model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage will be available for Rs. 27,999.

March 25, 2019
Redmi Go First Sale In India Today

Xiaomi launched its most affordable smartphone, Redmi Go at an event in India on the 19th of March. It is the first device from the company to run on the Android Go initiative of the Android Operating System. The handsets under the program have low-end hardware so the lighter version of the OS ensures they run smoothly and last longer. The Xiaomi Redmi Go will have its first sale in the Indian market and will be available online.

Redmi Go: Price, Where To Buy?

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The Redmi Go has been priced at Rs. 4,499 and will be available at 2 PM today on Flipkart and Xiaomi’s online store. The smartphone will be sold in flash sales and will also be available to purchase from offline retail stores soon.

Redmi Go: Specifications & Features

The Redmi Go, as mentioned above, is the most affordable smartphone from Xiaomi yet. The device has a similar design language to the Redmi 5A which was launched back in the year 2017. The Redmi Go has a polycarbonate body with significant bezels on the front. It has a 5 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720. The display has a pixel density of 296 ppi and a maximum brightness of 380 nits. For biometrics and security, the Redmi Go relies on standard Android security options including numerical pin and pattern lock as it lacks a physical fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the Redmi Go runs on the 28nm Snapdragon 425 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 308 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has an 8MP primary camera at the back with an aperture of f/2.0. For selfies, there is a 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture on the front. For memory and storage, the Redmi Go has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage.

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The Redmi Go has a 3000mAh battery with 5W charging support via the bottom mounted micro-USB port. The smartphone supports dedicated microSD cards of up to 256GB in capacity and runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition. Xiaomi claims the device supports major languages spoken in the country and the Google voice assistant has native Hindi and Hinglish support.

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March 25, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A60, Galaxy A70 Images, Specifications Leak Online

Samsung is expected to launch three new smartphones under its Galaxy A lineup on April 10. The expected smartphones include the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A70. A fresh listing form Chinese regulatory website, TENNA reveals how the latter two devices will look like and has also unveiled their key specifications.

Galaxy A60

The upcoming Galaxy A60 will be the elder sibling to the Galaxy A50 which was launched last month. Notably, it will feature the same design language that Samsung introduced to the table with the new Galaxy A smartphones. Which means a gradient back with ‘Glasstic’ design is expected. According to the leaks, the front will be dominated by a 6.3 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. It sports an Infinity-O display which means the screen has a punch hole camera on its top left corner like the Galaxy A8s launched last year. For biometrics and security, leaked images reveal the Galaxy A60 will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and support for face unlock technology.

The Galaxy A60 is expected to run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera, details of which are unknown as of now. The front camera will be housed in the Infinity-O style punch hole display on the front. Refuting previous reports, the Galaxy A60 has been listed to be powered by a 3410mAh battery. Notably, it will have a lower capacity than the Galaxy A50 which has a 4000mAh battery.

Galaxy A70

The Galaxy A70, as the name suggests, will be the specced up sibling of the aforementioned Galaxy A60. Like other smartphones in the lineup, it will also feature the same ‘Glasstic’ gradient design on the back. The listing reveals it will have a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with FullHD+ resolution. Unlike its sibling, it will have an Infinity-U display which is also present in the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30. For biometrics and security, the device will have an in-display fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Previous reports cited that the Galaxy A70 may also run on the Snapdragon 675 SoC like its sibling. Unfortunately, no leaks regarding the optics of the smartphone have surfaced online. But like the Galaxy A50, it may have a triple rear camera setup and a single selfie camera housed in the Infinity-U notch. The device will be powered by a massive 4400mAh battery and may support fast charging.

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Both the Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A70 have been leaked to support dual sim cards with support for dual standby. Like their siblings, it is expected that the smartphones will run on the latest Samsung OneUI on top of the current Android 9 Pie. The device may be announced on the 10th of April and are reported to be priced at Rs. 24,990 for the Galaxy A60 and Rs 27,990 for the Galaxy A70.

March 25, 2019