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2019 iPhone Models May Support Reverse Wireless Charging

Apple is a leader in several fronts of technology, especially smartphones. Various features including the fingerprint sensor and notch display either originated on an iPhone or were popularised by the company. However, there is one remarkable technology that the company has been sluggish in adapting to which is wireless charging. Apple first introduced this promising feature with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models in the year 2016. However, it is now aiming towards fully embracing this visionary form of technology. A fresh report shared by a reliable Japanese source, Macotokara claims that the upcoming Apple iPhone models may also get the reverse wireless charging feature.

What Is Wireless Charging and Reverse Wireless Charging?

Wireless charging is a form of cordless charging that uses electromagnetic fields to transfer energy between two compatible devices. The Nokia Lumia 820 and the Lumia 920 from the year 2012 were one of the worlds first smartphones to feature this type of conductive charging technology. With ever-evolving smartphones, this technology has become highly prevalent and is seen on most flagship devices. The technology has grown so much so that devices like the Galaxy S10 and the Mate 20 Pro even support a remarkable feature caller reverse wireless charging. As the name suggests, the aforementioned devices are capable of wirelessly charging other compatible devices via their inbuilt battery.

iPhone With Reverse Wireless Charging

A reputed analyst at TF International Securities, Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the upcoming iPhones will support reverse wireless charging. Samsung with its latest Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Buds has demonstrated how useful this feature can be. Accordingly, the upcoming iPhone with reverse wireless charging support can be used to charge the Apple Watch Series 4 and the newly launched AirPods 2019, both of which support cordless charging.

Also Read: Apple iPhone SE 2 With Thinner Bezels Leaks Before Official Announcement

The analyst also reported that Apple is likely to ship the upcoming iPhone models with 18W fast charging unlike the 5W on current models.

March 23, 2019
Apple iPhone SE 2 With Thinner Bezels Leaks Before Official Announcement

Earlier this week, Cupertino based Apple silently launched a slew of products which include the updated iMac, AirPods with wireless charging support, the iPad Mini 5th Gen and the iPad Air 10.5. The company was also expected to launch the iPod 7 during the week which has not yet happened. It is now expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Apple event on the 26th of March alongside the anticipated subscription-based news service. Days before the event, a Chinese source has made some fascinating revelations about another long awaited device from the company. Chinese website, IT home claims that Apple will also launch the budget-oriented iPhone SE 2 at the upcoming event. To support its claims, the blog has shared Amazon listings of a screen protector and case for the predicted smartphone. Pleasingly, the accessories listing of the iPhone SE 2 also reveals its design and features.

iPhone SE 2

According to the leaked tempered glass listing of the iPhone SE 2, the smartphone will have a significantly different front design in comparison to its predecessor, the iPhone SE. The front of the smartphone accommodates a rounded edge display with a high screen-to-body ratio which is enclosed with negligible bezels. Notably, it also has a notch up top like the latest iPhone models. Like its predecessor, the left side of the device houses the volume rockers and the mute switch.

Albeit the listing does not show the bottom and top view of the iPhone SE 2, it is assumed to have the same layout as its predecessor. The top of the smartphone is expected to house the power button while the bottom is expected to house the lightning port, 3.5 mm jack and loudspeaker grille. The rear of the upcoming smartphone has a similar design as the original iPhone SE with a single camera setup placed on the top left side.

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According to the source, the iPhone SE 2 will feature the A9 chipset which is also present on the iPhone 6s. Other details including the camera resolution, the screen size and the battery capacity will be publicised once the company officially launches it. Fortunately, we won’t have the wait for long as the Apple event is approaching fast.

March 23, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3, Mi A3 Lite To Have In-Display Fingerprint Scanners

Xiaomi launched the Mi A2 Android One smartphone last year. The smartphones under the initiative by Google run clean, stock UI with promised software updates for at least two years. While the company also launched the Mi A2 Lite alongside the device, it made its way into the Indian market as the MIUI running Redmi 6 Pro. Xiaomi will most likely launch the successor of the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite this year. Fresh reports claim the new smartphones, presumably, the Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Findings

A report claimed that Xiaomi is testing the hardware of three devices. The first two smartphones discovered are codenamed “bamboo_sprout” and “cosmos_sprout“. All the Google Play certified devices under the Android One program usually carry the “sprout” suffix which leads to believe the Android One certification of the said handsets. Another smartphone, codenamed “pyxis” has been reported to be arriving with the aforementioned smartphones. This is reported to be the Chinese variant of the Mi A3 Lite. Notably, Xiaomi has released an MIUI enabled version of its Android One smartphones for the Chinese market. The first one was the Mi 5X, which was the Chinese variant of the Mi A1. Likewise, the Mi A2 was launched in the country as the Mi 6X.

All three smartphones, namely the Mi A3, Mi A3 Lite and the Mi 7X are being reportedly tested with “fod” which is a vendor term for an in-display fingerprint scanner. This leads the speculation that the aforementioned devices will have this feature. As the handsets are supposed to be affordable, the sensor will most likely be optical as an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner like in the Samsung Galaxy S10 require an upscale OLED display.

Specifications

While specifications of the Mi A3 and the Mi A3 Lite aren’t known yet, they are expected to feature a similar design language to the current Xiaomi and Redmi lineup. A glass sandwich design is expected like the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. There may be a waterdrop notch on the front surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides. Under the hood, the Mi A3 may run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 like the Redmi Note 7 Pro or the newly announced Snapdragon 712 SoC. The Mi A3 Lite may have the 14nm Snapdragon 660 chipset like the Redmi Note 7.

In terms of optics, the Mi A3, A3 Lite and the Mi 7X are all expected to have a 32MP selfie camera. This is the same size of sensor found in the Vivo V15 Pro but Xiaomi’s solution will reportedly use pixel binning to combine four pixels into one to create an effective 8MP resolution for images. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding the rear cameras but the smartphones may feature a dual camera setup. The Mi A3 and the 7X are expected to have a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor at the back like the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Nokia Phones Accidentally Sent Sensitive User Data To China

The Xiaomi Mi A3 and A3 Lite are expected to launch in the second quarter of 2019. Expected prices of the smartphones hint at a price of around Rs. 13,999 for the Mi A3 Lite and Rs. 17,999 for the Mi A3 in India.

March 22, 2019
Samsung’s First 5G Smartphone To Launch On April 5

Korean Electronics Giant, Samsung showcased its first 5G smartphone, the Galaxy S10 5G at the MWC 2019 event which was held in the month of February. The aforementioned device was unveiled alongside the other members of the S10 lineup which include the Galaxy S10e, the standard Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. The non 5G compatible S10 trio was already available for purchase whereas the Galaxy S10 5G was not. A fresh report published by a reliable South Korean news agency, Yonhap states that the 5G smartphone is set to launch soon. According to the report, the Galaxy S10 5G will go on sale in Korea on the 5th of April and is expected to cost around 1.5 million won (Rs 91,200). The customers who purchase the smartphone between April 5 and April 16 will get a complementary pair of company’s wireless earphones, the Galaxy Buds.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

The Galaxy S10 5G measures 162.6 x 77.1 x 7.94mm and weighs in at 198g. The design of the smartphone is reminiscent of the Galaxy S10+ with Gorilla Glass 6 protection on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the rear. It sports an Infinity-O, 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px. The display panel has a pixel density of 505 ppi and 19:9 aspect ratio. For safely unlocking the handset, it features an ultrasonic on-display fingerprint sensor.

The Galaxy S10 5G features a quad rear camera setup which consists of a 12MP f/1.5-f/2.4 sensor, 12MP f/2.4 Telephoto sensor, 16MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide angle sensor; and a Time Of Flight(TOF) camera for capturing depth information. The device also has a dual front camera setup which is comprised of a 10MP f/1.9 sensor and a secondary TOF sensor.

The Galaxy S10 5G is kitted with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The handset also features the Qualcomm X50 modem which provides it with 5G capabilities. In terms of memory and storage, it has 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB ROM which is non-expandable.

Also Read: Galaxy A90 To Have A Notchless Infinity Display, Confirms Samsung

The Galaxy S10 5G is powered by a 4,500mAh battery which supports 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. Additionally, the premium smartphone also supports wireless charging with support for reverse wireless charging.

March 22, 2019
Galaxy A90 To Have A Notchless Infinity Display, Confirms Samsung

Latest Update

Did you know that Samsung Galaxy A90 (renamed A80) is the first launch of the Snapdragon 7150, which is the one with a single core higher than the Snapdragon 845.
— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) March 24, 2019

A reliable leakster on Twitter claims that the Galaxy A90 will feature the Snapdragon 7150 SoC which is unreleased as of now. Noteworthy, the source claims that chipset has a higher single core performance than the Snapdragon 845 which is present on most flagship smartphones from the yesteryear including the OnePlus 6T and the Google Pixel 3.

Original Story

Samsung is expected to announce three new smartphones in its refreshed Galaxy A lineup in the month of April. These smartphones are rumoured to be the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A40. While the latter two have been thoroughly leaked, there wasn’t much information about the former. A fresh listing on Samsung’s Indonesian website seemingly confirms the presence of a “Notchless infinity screen” on the upcoming Galaxy A90.

Samsung Galaxy A90

The Galaxy A90 will be the most premium smartphone in the current Galaxy A lineup. It has been leaked time and again to feature a sliding/rotating mechanical camera setup with minimal bezels on the front. The design of the device is expected to be similar to its sibling the Galaxy A50, albeit with a glass back and more premium finish. Notably, all the current handsets in the Galaxy A lineup have a Super AMOLED display, perhaps the Galaxy A90 may be no different. For biometrics and security, it will have an in-display fingerprint sensor and will support face unlock technology.

It has been leaked that the Galaxy A90 will run on the 10nm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone will feature the latest Samsung OneUI on top of Android 9 Pie. Like the last year’s Galaxy A9, it is also expected to have a quad-rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. For memory and storage, the smartphone may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Motorola One Vision To Have A 3500mAh Battery With 18W Fast Charging

The Galaxy A90 will be the most premium smartphone of the Galaxy A lineup. The device may be launched at Samsung’s event on April 10. Unfortunately, no information regarding the pricing is available yet, but it is expected to cost around Rs 29,999 in India.

March 22, 2019
Motorola One Vision To Have A 3500mAh Battery With 18W Fast Charging
Motorola launched the Moto One Power in India last year. It was a part of a new lineup of products by the company under Google’s Android One program. Devices that are Android One certified offer clean, stock Android OS and are guaranteed to receive software updates for at least two years. A new handset from Motorola under the initiative has leaked through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States. The smartphone has been listed as the model number XT 1970-1; which suggest it is the next device in the Moto One lineup. Reports claim it will be called Moto One Vision and will launch soon. It was previously leaked as the Moto P40 which is assumed to be its China specific name.

Moto One Vision

The Moto One Vision is rumoured 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 side of the display. The design on the front is reminiscent of the Galaxy A8s which was launched in the month of December last year. For biometrics and security, the Moto One Vision will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, housed in the Motorola batwing logo.

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 last month. The smartphone will be available in China with the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. In terms of optics, the renders reveal it will have a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP sensor with an f/1.75 aperture; and a secondary 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, there will be a 12MP sensor 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 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 have Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual band and NFC support.

Pricing & Availability

Moto One Power

Also read: Apple Launches Updated AirPods With New H1 Chip & Wireless Charging

The Moto One Vision’s leaked FCC listing hints that the launch of the smartphone is imminent. 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.
March 22, 2019
Huawei Enjoy 9e Leaks Before Official Announcement

Huawei’s upcoming smartphone, the Enjoy 9e has leaked before its official unveiling. The upcoming device will be targetted towards the budget segment and its specifications propose the same.

Huawei Enjoy 9e Design and Specifications

The Huawei Enjoy 9e has a contemporary design with front glass and rear plastic build. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 6.08 inch display with a notch up top that houses an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP selfie camera. The display panel has an HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 px and 70% NTSC coverage. Under the hood, the handset packs the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

In terms of memory and storage, the Huawei Enjoy 9e has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage which is expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card. Although not yet confirmed, the source suggests a variant with 64 GB ROM is also expected. The rear of the smartphone has a typical Huawei design with vertically inscribed company branding and capsule-shaped camera setup. The device has an f/1.8 aperture equipped 13 MP rear camera which is accompanied by an LED flash.

Price, Colours and Launch Date

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The Huawei Enjoy 9e will launch on the 25th of March. It will be available in three colour options which include Blue, Black and Gold. The source does not provide any information about the price of the upcoming device, however, its specifications suggest a price tag of 100 to 150 US $.

March 22, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView To Launch In India Soon

Nokia launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Nokia 9 PureView on February 24. It is the first device to feature a Penta-rear camera setup. It was also expected that the company will launch the handset in the Indian market soon after the launch. A new teaser posted by the official account of Nokia India hints at what could be the launch of the flagship smartphone in the country. The text shared along with the video on social networking website Facebook reads “Get ready to capture the most breathtaking pictures with the all new Nokia 9. Stay tuned!” This suggests that the launch of the device is imminent.

Nokia 9 PureView

On the front of the device sits a 5.99 inch POLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 px. The display panel has an 18:9 aspect ratio and pixel density of 538 ppi. It has minimal bezels on the sides with a significant forehead and chin bezel. For biometrics, the Nokia 9 Pureview has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the Nokia 9 PureView runs on yesteryear’s 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. The highlight of the smartphone is its optics. The rear camera setup consists of five 12 MP sensor and an LED flash. Out of the five cameras, two are RGB sensors while the remaining three are mono sensors. For selfies, the device has a 20MP front-facing camera.

The Nokia 9 PureView is powered by a 3320mAh battery with wireless charging support. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified which implies it will receive software updates for at least two years.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Motorola To Launch The Moto G7 In India On March 25

The Nokia 9 PureView is expected to be unveiled in India in the month of April. While no information on what the device will be priced is known, the United States price of US $ 699 (Rs. 48,112) would insinuate it would be priced under the Rs. 50,000 mark.

March 20, 2019
Motorola To Launch The Moto G7 In India On March 25

Motorola launched the four latest smartphones in the Moto G7 lineup in February. The devices were launched in Brazil and included the Moto G7 Play, G7 Power, G7 and G7 Plus. While the Moto G7 Power has been available in India for a price of Rs. 13,999 since last month, there was no other smartphone of the range in sight. The company has now confirmed that the Moto G7 will launch in India on March 25.

Features & Specifications

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.

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.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Moto Z4 Play Passes Through FCC, Launch Imminent

The Moto G7 will launch in India on March 25 and is expected to go on sale soon after from major online and offline carriers. While the pricing of the smartphone isn’t known yet, it costs US$ 299 (Rs. 20,585) in the United States. It is expected that the device is priced similarly in the country.

March 20, 2019
Moto Z4 Play Passes Through FCC, Launch Imminent

Motorola launched the first smartphone in the Moto Z lineup back in the year 2016. The devices offered modularity in the form of accessories the company called “Moto Mods”. An unreleased handset from the company has passed through the Federal Communications Commission or FCC, revealing a few specifications of the smartphone. The model number listed on FCC’s website is XT1980-3, which corroborates with Moto Z devices in the past. It is likely that this device is the Moto Z4 Play, which has been leaked in the past.

Moto Z4 Play

The Moto Z4 Play will be a mid-range offering from Motorola. While the listing reveals some specifications of the device, not all details of the smartphone are available at the moment. Design wise, it is expected to have a similar design to the Moto Z3 Play, complete with thinner bezels and a waterdrop notch on the front. The front of the smartphone is expected to resemble the Moto G7 which was announced last month in Brazil. Like other smartphones in the lineup, the Moto Z4 Play is also expected to support Moto Mods with the proprietary magnetic connector at the back. The display on the smartphone may be a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. For security and biometrics, there may be an in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock support for easier authentication.

According to the reports, the Moto Z4 Play will run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics, the Moto Z4 Play might have a single rear camera, which is expected to be a 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The FCC listing reveals that the Moto Z4 Play will have a 3600mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Samsung Galaxy A40 Listed For Pre-Order In Netherlands

The FCC listing of the Moto Z4 Play suggests that the launch of the smartphone is imminent. The device is expected to launch in the second quarter of 2019 at a reported price of US$ 450 (Rs. 30,996).

March 20, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A40 Listed For Pre-Order In Netherlands

Samsung is expected to announce three new smartphones in its Galaxy A lineup on the 10th of April. A fresh listing on a Dutch website lists one of the devices, the Galaxy A40 up for pre-order. The listing reveals the key specifications and the price of the device in Europe. Galaxy A40 is the latest budget entrant by the company and will sit between the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50, both of which were launched in India on February 28.

Galaxy A40

The Samsung Galaxy A40 measures 144.3 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm and has a polycarbonate back. The rear of the smartphone is reminiscent of the Galaxy A30 and the Galaxy A50, complete with a gradient design which the company calls ‘Glasstic’. Over at the front, there is a 5.9 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. There is a waterdrop notch on top which Samsung refers to as ‘Infinity-U’ display. The Galaxy A40 has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

For performance, the Samsung Galaxy A40 is kitted with an Exynos 7885 SoC which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G71 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 16MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and a 5MP ultra-wide sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. This is the same setup found in the Galaxy A30. For seflies, there is a 25MP camera housed in the notch. Notably, this is the same sensor used in its elder sibling, the Galaxy A50. For memory and storage, the Galaxy A40 has 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

The Samsung Galaxy A40 is powered by a 3100mAh battery with fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The device runs on the latest OneUI on top of current Android 9 Pie. The smartphone also supports microSD card up to 512GB. It is available in four colours namely, Black, Blue, White and Coral.

Price & Availability

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The price mentioned on the Dutch website for the Samsung Galaxy A40 is € 249 (Rs 19,520). Unfortunately, there is no information on when the smartphone will go on sale, but it is expected to be announced in the month of April.

March 20, 2019
Redmi Note 7, Note 7 Pro To Go On Sale In India Once Again Today

Xiaomi’s subsidiary Redmi launched the greatly awaited budget smartphones, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India on February 28. The smartphones offer a new design language for the series, combined with competitive specifications and a lucrative price. Both smartphones will once again go on sale in the country today.

Where To Buy?

The Redmi Note 7 will be available at a price of Rs 9,999 for the version with 3GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs 11,999. The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be available at a price of Rs 13,999 for the version with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs 16,999. Both smartphones will be available to order via flash sales on Flipkart and Mi.com from 12 noon on March 20.

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Redmi Note 7 & Note 7 Pro

To recall, the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro are budget offerings from the company and feature a modern design with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and the rear. Both smartphones have a 6.3 inch LCD display with a small waterdrop notch up top, referred to by the company as ‘Dot Notch’. The display panel has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a resolution 2340 x 1080 px and pixel density of 409 ppi. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back of the devices and they also support face unlock technology.

The main difference between the two smartphones is under the hood, while the Redmi Note 7 runs on the 14nm Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of Adreno 512 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU; the Note 7 Pro has an 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which also consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. While both smartphones have dual rear cameras, the optics differ significantly. The Redmi Note 7 has a 12MP main sensor with an aperture of f/2.2 and a secondary 2MP depth sensor; while the Redmi Note 7 Pro has a 48MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor. Both the devices have a 13MP front-facing camera housed in the notch on top of the display.

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In terms of battery, both the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro are powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. They both also run on the latest MIUI 10 on top of the current Android 9 Pie, have an IR blaster on top, support microSD cards up to 256GB and have the 3.5mm headphone jack.

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March 20, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A20 Launched In Russia

Samsung has launched a new member in the Galaxy A series of smartphones, the Galaxy A20 in Russia. The device was launched alongside the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in the country. Interestingly, the two latter handsets have already been launched in India last month. The Galaxy A20 has been announced courtesy Samsung Russia’s press release.

Galaxy A20: Design & Features

The Galaxy A20 features a polycarbonate body with a similar design language to the Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A30. While the front of the smartphone resembles the former handset, the back is similar to the latter. The device measures 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm and has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 px. The front has minimal bezels all around the display with a small Infinity-V style waterdrop notch on top. The rear of the smartphone houses a fingerprint sensor which allows it to securely unlocked. Additionally, it also supports face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A20 is kitted with the Exynos 7884 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprised of a 13MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.9 and a 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. For selfies, it has an 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone is available with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is further expandable by up to 512GB with microSD support. The Galaxy A20 is powered by a 4000mAh battery, which is an upgrade over the 3400mAh found on the Galaxy A10.

Pricing & Availability

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The Galaxy A20 has been launched in Russia for the price of RUB 13,990 (Rs. 14,999) and is already up for sale from Samsung Russia’s official website. The smartphone may be launched in global markets soon.

March 19, 2019
OnePlus 7 In Gradient Colours Surfaces Online
OnePlus is a considerably new company in contrast to competitors like Samsung and Apple. Nevertheless, the company has made a lasting mark in the heavily crowded smartphone industry. It is soon expected to launch the OnePlus 7 which will succeed the OnePlus 6T from the yesteryear. The upcoming smartphone is believed to be significantly different both in terms of design and features in comparison to its predecessor. The device has previously been subjected to several leaks which revealed its key specifications and price. A fresh leak claims that the company will launch its next flagship with new gradient coloured back panels.

OnePlus 7 Design And New Gradient Panels

The latest leak of the OnePlus 7 reveals a smartphone with a popup selfie camera which is reminiscent of the Vivo V15 Pro. The right side of the smartphone houses the power button and the sound profile slider while its left side houses the volume rockers. Surprisingly, the upcoming device features triple rear cameras which have been bumped up from two on its predecessor.

Noteworthy, the rear panel of the OnePlus 7 which is assumed to be made out of glass has an attractive look with gradient finishes. The leaked images show three different coloured gradient finishes which include yellow, purple and cyan. The purple coloured gradient looks similar to the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple, while the two other colours are brand new. The probability of OnePlus 7 being offered in these gradient colours is quite high.

Not long ago, a YouTuber named Arun Maini got a chance to visit the OnePlus factory in China from where he revealed several intriguing facts. He shared a video in which he showcased a whole bunch of prototype glass panels with gradient finish for OnePlus smartphones which never made their way into the production handsets. Both the newly leaked renders and the previously shared video can be taken as a serious indication that OnePlus is likely to launch its upcoming flagships in the aforementioned gradient panels other than the traditional colours.

OnePlus 7 Leaked Specifications
- Display: 5-inch AMOLED
- Operating System: OxygenOS 9 based on Android 9 Pie
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- CPU: Octa-Core, Upto 2.84 GHz
- GPU: Adreno 640
- RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 128GB/256GB
- Rear Cameras: 48MP + 20MP + 5MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16MP Popup Selfie Camera
- Security: Face Unlock + In-display fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 4000mAh, 44 W Super Fast Dash Charge
Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Go Launched In India

We will have to wait patiently for OnePlus’s official announcement to confirm the specifications and design of OnePlus 7.
March 19, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi Go Launched In India

Xiaomi at an event has launched the Android Go based smartphone, Redmi Go in India. It is the first smartphone from the company to run on the Android Go platform from Google. The devices under the initiative generally have low-end hardware and a skimmed down variant of the Android operating system which provides an optimised performance. Notably, the Redmi Go was first launched back in February in the Philippines.

Design & Features

The Redmi Go is the most affordable smartphone in the company’s portfolio. It has a polycarbonate body with significant bezels on the front. It measures 40.4 x 70.1 x 8.35mm and weighs 137g. 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.

Under the hood, the Redmi Go has been kitted with the Snapdragon 425 SoC which is manufactured using the 28nm fabrication process. The chipset has a Quad-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 is available with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage.

The Redmi Go packs in a 3000mAh battery with support for 5W charging. The smartphone runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box. It also has a dedicated microSD support for memory expansion up to 256GB. The Redmi Go also supports more than 20 regional languages and supports the Google Assistant in Hindi.

Pricing & Availability

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The Redmi Go has been launched at a price of Rs. 4,499. The smartphone will be available starting March 22 online on Flipkart and Mi.com. Offline sales will be handled by the company’s Mi Home outlets.

March 19, 2019