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Samsung Galaxy A40 Official Renders Leaked, Launch Imminent

Samsung launched the latest entrants in the Galaxy A lineup of smartphones, the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in India last month. The devices feature an all-new design, competitive specifications at an aggressive price to rival the ever increasing growth of Chinese smartphone OEMs in developing markets like India. Samsung is expected to announce a range of new devices in the Galaxy A series in the following months. One of the upcoming smartphones, the Galaxy A40 has leaked time and again and has now been freshly revealed in official renders. These renders unveil how the smartphone may look like.

Galaxy A40

The Galaxy A40 as the name suggests will sit between the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 as Samsung’s new mid-range offering. The leaked renders reveal the smartphone will look a lot like its siblings, as the design and hardware are reminiscent of the Galaxy A30; but the gradient design on the back is similar to the one found on the Galaxy A50. While the specifications of the device aren’t known yet, it is expected to have an Infinity-U, 6.4 inches Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. There are minimal bezels around the display and a waterdrop notch up top. Noteworthy, this will be the same display type as the one found in its siblings. The Galaxy A40 will feature a rear mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A40 is expected to be kitted with the 14nm Exynos 7885 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and Mali G71 MP2 GPU. According to the leaked renders, the smartphone will have a dual rear camera setup which is likely to have a 13MP main sensor combined with an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor. The front camera is expected to be a 16MP f/2.0 sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. For memory and storage, the smartphone will feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy A40 will be powered by a 4000mAh battery like its siblings and will support fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. It will also have a 3.5mm headphone jack and will run on the latest OneUI by the company on top of the current Android 9 Pie.

Pricing and Availability

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The leaked official renders of the Galaxy A40 suggest that the launch of the smartphone is imminent. It may be announced at an event on the 10th of April. Unfortunately, no information about the pricing is known yet, but it is expected to cost around Rs. 17,999 in India.

March 19, 2019
Key Features Of Nubia’s Upcoming Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone Confirmed

Gaming smartphones are slowly gaining popularity, and consequently, every smartphone brand is looking towards releasing its own iteration of a gaming device. Nubia is well versed in the gaming smartphone industry, and the company will soon release its next device in the gaming segment, which is the Nubia Red Magic 3. On March 18, Nubia’s General Manager confirmed six features of the upcoming smartphone.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Features

The Red Magic 3 will feature a combination of air and liquid cooling to optimize the device’s temperature. The advanced cooling system will ensure that the smartphone can handle extensive thermal stress while running graphics-intensive games. In terms of the chipset, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is confirmed to be kitted with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset consists of an octa-core Kryo 485 CPU clocked at 2.84 GHz and the Adreno 640 GPU.

Amongst other features, the ZTE-associated company also confirmed the presence of the highest amount of RAM in a smartphone to date. Considering that 12 GB RAM is the top industry benchmark till now, the Red Magic 3 will definitely sport the same, if not more. Another interesting feature of the device seems to be the refresh rate of the smartphone’s display. Nubia’s GM mentioned that the Red Magic 3’s screen will have the highest refresh rate ever seen in a gaming handset, which will be even higher than most gaming PCs. Razer Phone has a 120 Hz display, so it’s very interesting to see how Nubia follows up on that.

The gaming smartphone will also feature a 4D vibration motor to enhance haptic feedback while playing games. The feedback will be customizable via an application present on the device. Last but not least, the Red Magic 3 will have an upgraded battery than its predecessor’s 3,800 mAh power cell. A better battery would mean more gaming hours on the device, which might make the device a good deal for a lot of smartphone gamers out there.

Availability

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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer also hinted that the device may see the light of the market in April 2019, so more information may be available in the upcoming weeks. The top-of-the-line specifications present on the Red Magic 3 may just make it a neat flagship as well as an ambitious gaming smartphone.

March 19, 2019
Huawei P30, P30 Pro Pricing Leaked Ahead Of The Official Unveiling
The world’s second largest smartphone maker Huawei will unveil its next generation of camera oriented flagship smartphones, the P30 and P30 Pro at an event in Paris on March 26. They will succeed the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro which were released last year. Key specifications and features of the devices have either been confirmed by the company or have been leaked from several sources. Even official renders revealing how they would look like have been out for a while now. However, despite all of the information, there were no details about what these smartphones would cost. A known tipster Roland Quant on the microblogging website Twitter has revealed the prices of both the Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro.

Pricing

According to the tipster, the Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro will be one of the most expensive smartphones the company has ever made. The P30 with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage will cost €749 (Rs. 58,107). The P30 Pro will start at €999 (Rs. 77,502) for the version with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The version with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage will cost €1099 (Rs. 85,260). Unfortunately, no information is known about the price of the Huawei P30 Pro with 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage; but early estimates suggest it will be priced at €1199 (Rs. 93,018).

Huawei P30

As the name suggests, the Huawei P30 will be the less feature rich variant of the high-end P30 Pro. It will feature a similar design to the Huawei P20 launched last year. Reports claim that the device will have a 6.1 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The smartphone will have an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

The Huawei P30 is expected to run on the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 40MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture; and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture; and a third 8MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there will be 32MP camera housed in the notch up front. The P30 will have 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

According to reports, the Huawei P30 will be powered by a 3650mAh battery with a 22.5W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards, a new memory standard the company introduced last year.

Huawei P30 Pro

According to the leaked renders, the Huawei P30 Pro has a similar design to the aforementioned P30. Most of the former’s characteristics are also comparable to the latter. The smartphone will have a larger 6.47 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Unlike the regular P30, the display edges will be tapered to the side, similar to the ones seen in the Mate 20 Pro. Like the regular variant, it also will have an in-display fingerprint with face unlock technology.

While the chipset of the Huawei P30 Pro will be the same as the P30, the highlight of the smartphone will be its optics, especially the quad rear camera setup. It will be comprised of a 40MP sensor, combined with a 20MP ultra-wide sensor and a third camera with 10x lossless zoom. The third camera sensor will use a periscope style system to provide the handset with its zooming capabilities. A similar camera technology was shown by Oppo at the MWC 2019. The fourth camera will use a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor which will be engaged for clicking images with 3D and depth functionalities. The smartphone will be available in the following storage variants.
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 512GB ROM
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According to reports, the Huawei P30 Pro will be powered by a 4200mAh battery with 44W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards, a memory standard introduced by Huawei last year.
March 19, 2019
Xiaomi Launches The Black Shark 2 Gaming Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 SoC
Xiaomi launched the Black Shark gaming smartphone in the month of April last year which was followed up by the slightly specced up Black Shark Helo. After teasing its successor for a long time, the Black Shark 2 has been officially announced. The newly launched device has proper gaming pedigree with up to date features from the year 2019.

Black Shark 2 Design and Specifications

The Black Shark 2 like its predecessors has an unconventional design with a distinctive design on the rear and a large screen display on the front. The smartphone measures 163.61 x 75.01 x 8.77 mm and weighs in at a hefty 205 grams. It sports a 6.39 inch AMOLED display which is surrounded by thin bezels on all sides. The smartphone’s display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display panel can reach brightness levels of upto 430 nits and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

Noteworthy, the AMOLED display also supports pressure sensitive controls which means the amount of pressure applied to the screen while playing games would affect the on-screen controls. For securely and swiftly unlocking the device it also features an on display fingerprint sensor. Talking further about the design of the Black Shark 2, its right side houses the power button and a shark slider which when toggled turns on gaming mode for optimised performance while the left side houses the volume rockers. The bottom of the device houses the USB Type-C port that can be used for charging and data transfer. To keep the temperature of the device under check while running heavy gaming it also has a vapour cooling chamber.

The rear of the Black Shark 2 has a unique design with green coloured lines that run along the sides. The rear panel also harbours the company logo and dual camera setup. The dual camera setup consists of a 48 MP sensor, 12 MP sensor and an LED Flash which can also capture 2160p videos at 30 fps. It also has a 20 MP front-facing selfie camera which is placed in the bezel above the display. The front camera can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps.

Under the hood, the Black Shark 2 features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU along Adreno 640 GPU. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging upto 27 W. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual 4G VoLTE and GPS.

Black Shark 2 Price, Colours and Storage Options

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The Black Shark 2 is available in two colour options which include Frozen Silver and Shadow Black. The price for different variants of the smartphone are as follows:
- 6 GB + 128 GB – ¥3199 (Rs 32,600)
- 8 GB + 128 GB – ¥3499 (Rs 35,700)
- 12 GB + 256 GB – ¥4199 (Rs 42,800)
Even though the company has not shared any details about its launch in India, it is likely to be launched soon in the country.
March 19, 2019
Samsung To Launch Three New Galaxy-A Series Smartphones On April 10th
Samsung has tried to redefine its strategy for the budget and mid-range smartphone market by launching the newly announced Galaxy M and Galaxy A lineup of devices in markets like India. The handsets offer a competitive mix of specifications at a lucrative price. A fresh teaser shared on the company’s official Twitter account suggests that it may launch new smartphones soon. The GIF file shared in the tweet has the text “A Galaxy Event” which hints at devices in the Galaxy-A lineup. The three silhouettes also suggest that the event may see the launch of three devices. These smartphones could be the Galaxy A40, Galaxy A60 and the Galaxy A90.

Galaxy A90

The Galaxy A90 is expected to be the most premium device in the current A series of smartphones. While most details of it aren’t known yet, it is expected to feature a similar design to its siblings. The device was previously leaked to have a mechanical pop-up camera or a rotating mechanical camera to achieve a high screen to body ratio. If the latest smartphones are anything to go by, the Galaxy A90 will have a Super AMOLED display and will run on the OneUI on top of Android 9 Pie. The company may use an entirely new type of Infinity Display on the handset. 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. The Galaxy A90 will most likely have an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device may run on the 10nm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. For memory and storage, the smartphone may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Galaxy A60

As the name suggests, the Samsung Galaxy A60 will be the elder sibling to the Galaxy A50; and is expected to carry major design and features from the device, albeit with a few upgrades. The leak suggests the smartphone will have the same ‘3D Glasstic’ gradient back. It will have a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with an Infinity-U notch on the top and a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Like the Galaxy A50, there will be an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

The Galaxy A60 might run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset sports an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup comprising of a 32MP sensor; combined with an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, the smartphone will have a 32MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. The device will be powered by a 4500mAh battery and is likely to support fast charging via the USB Type-C port. For memory and storage, the Galaxy A60 will be available in the following variants:
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
Galaxy A40

Samsung Galaxy A40 will be an affordable offering from the company which will sit between the newly announced Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50. Reports suggest that the smartphone will have a similar design to its siblings, complete with a polycarbonate body and a ‘glasstic’ back. The display will sport an Infinity-U, 6.2 inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A40 is expected to run on the 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 will feature a dual rear camera setup. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be available with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

Pricing & Availability

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Samsung has announced that the new smartphones will be launched on April 10. Unfortunately, pricing of the devices isn’t known yet but reports suggest that the Galaxy A90 is expected to start around Rs. 29,999; the Galaxy A60 will be priced at Rs. 25,999 for the base variant; and the Galaxy A40 may cost Rs. 17,999. The smartphones will soon be available for sale after the official unveiling.
March 18, 2019
Worlds First Side Sliding Smartphone, The ZTE Axon S Surfaces Online

ZTE is a less known smartphone brand which is based out of Shenzhen, China. However, it must be noted that the company has launched several innovative devices in the past including the ZTE Axon M. Another remarkable device from the OEM, the Axon S has leaked online which is perceived to be the worlds first side sliding smartphone. The smartphone has an exciting and futuristic design with several distinctive elements.

ZTE Axon S Design and Features

The front of the ZTE Axon S accommodates a large screen display which is surrounded by insignificant bezels on all sides. It also features an on display fingerprint sensor which is slowly becoming the industry standard. A close look at the notification bar reveals that the smartphone supports 5G capability. It is the second smartphone from the company after ZTE Axon 10 Pro to support this standard of telecommunication.

As above mentioned, the ZTE Axon S has a side sliding mechanism which distinguishes it from every smartphone currently available in the market. Noteworthy, the slider is not just a cosmetic element but it provides the device with several necessary features. Sliding the Axon S reveals two sections one of which is on the front and other is on the rear. The front section when in an unrestricted state reveals a dual selfie camera setup and volume rockers which seem to be operated via touch controls.

The sliding section on the rear of the ZTE Axon S accommodates triple rear cameras along with an elongated Xenon flash. Also, the rear of the slide carries the ZTE branding and some details about the cameras. The phone supports 5x optical zoom technology and at least one camera out of three uses a 48 MP sensor. The rear of the Axon S has a neat look which lacks any sensors or markings.

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Specifications including the chipset, display size and battery capacity of the ZTE Axon S will be revealed after the company officially lifts the curtain from it. We will have to wait patiently till the time company talks out loud about the visionary smartphone.

March 18, 2019
Redmi 7 With Snapdragon 632 SoC Launched In China
At an event held in China, Xiaomi’s subsidiary Redmi has launched its latest smartphone, the Redmi 7. It was announced alongside the Redmi Note 7 Pro which was launched in India last month. The newly launched Redmi 7 features a modern design, competitive specifications and a lucrative price.

Redmi 7 Design & Features

The Redmi 7 measures 158.65 × 76.43 × 8.47mm and weighs 180g. The smartphone has a 3D gradient design at the back and minimal bezels on the front and a waterdrop notch which the company calls ‘Dot Notch’. It has a 6.26-inch display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The device runs on the latest MIUI 10 based on top of Android 9 Pie. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Redmi 7 is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is manufactured using 14 nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. For optics, the smartphone features dual-rear cameras consisting of a 12MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.2; combined with a 2MP depth sensor for taking portrait mode photos. For selfies, there is an 8MP camera housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. As far as memory and storage are concerned, the Redmi 7 will arrive in the following variants:
- 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
- 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
The Redmi 7 is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. The smartphone also supports memory expansion up to 256GB via a microSD card. The device also has a P2i coating for protection against accidental liquid splashes.

Redmi 7 Price

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The Redmi 7 will start at CNY 699 (Rs. 7,148) for the base variant with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of Internal Storage. The version with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of Internal Storage is priced at CNY 799 (Rs. 8,170). The top end variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage is priced at CNY 999 (Rs. 10,216).
March 18, 2019
Xiaomi Poco F2 Running Android Q Spotted On Geekbench

Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 last year which due to its flagship features and aggressive pricing turned a lot of heads globally. The company has been long awaited to launch its successor with upgraded features. Pleasingly, the Poco F2 with up to date features has been spotted on the benchmarking website, Geekbench.

Xiaomi Poco F2

The Geekbench listing of an unreleased Xiaomi smartphone was uploaded on March 16 which clearly mentions its name, the Xiaomi Poco F2. The device registers a single core score of 1776 points and a multi core score of 6097 points. Shockingly, both the single core and multi core scores of the Poco F2 are significantly less in comparison to that of the Poco F1. For reference, the Poco F1 registered a single core score of 2451 points and a multi core score of 8998 points in our tests.

Intriguingly, the Poco F2 runs on the Android Q operating system which is the successor to Android Pie from the yesteryear. It runs the “msmnile” SoC which is the codename for Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 855. Surprisingly the device only has 4 GB of RAM. The considerably lower Geekbench score and only 4 GB of RAM hint that this could be a lite variant of the Poco F2. To further strengthen the claim about this being a lite variant, it must be noted that even the Poco F1 was offered with at least 6 GB of RAM. Therefore, the feasibility of this being an affordable lite variant is quite high. Other details including the battery capacity, camera resolution, screen size and price of the upcoming device will only be publicised once it is officially unveiled by the company.

Xiaomi Poco F2 Launch Date

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It is hard to speculate a launch date of the Poco F2 or the Poco F2 Lite as Xiaomi has maintained silence about the launch of these devices till now. However, going by the company’s annual update cycle they are likely to be launched in the second half of 2019.

March 18, 2019
Huawei P30 And P30 Pro Official Renders Leaked
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei will launch the P30 and P30 Pro smartphones at an event in Paris on March 26. The devices will be the latest flagships of the company which will succeed the P20 and P20 Pro from last year. The company has confirmed quite a bit of detail of the handsets and there have been numerous leaks in the past few weeks. Fresh renders have leaked the Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro from all their sides.

Huawei P30

The Huawei P30 will be the specced down variant of the higher end P30 Pro. It will feature a similar design to the Huawei P20 launched last year. Reports claim that the device will have a 6.1 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The leaked renders show no physical fingerprint scanner which suggests the smartphone will have an in-display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock technology.

Reports claim that the Huawei P30 will run on the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 40MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture; and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture; and a third 8MP telephoto sensor with an aperture of f/2.4. For selfies, there will be 32MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the P30 will have 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

According to reports, the Huawei P30 will be powered by a 3650mAh battery with a 22.5W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards, a new memory standard the company introduced last year.

Huawei P30 Pro

According to the leaked renders, the Huawei P30 Pro has a similar design to the aforementioned P30. Most of the former’s characteristics are also comparable to the latter. The smartphone will have a larger 6.47 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Unlike the regular P30, the display edges will be tapered to the side. Like the regular variant, it also has an in-display fingerprint with face unlock technology.

While the processor of the Huawei P30 Pro will be the same as the P30, the highlight of the smartphone will be its optics, especially the quad rear camera setup. It will be comprised of a 40MP sensor, combined with a 20MP ultra-wide sensor and a third camera with 10x lossless zoom. The third camera sensor will use a periscope style system to give the handset its zooming capabilities. The fourth camera uses a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor which is employed for clicking images with 3D and depth functionalities. The smartphone will be available in the following storage variants.
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 512GB ROM
According to reports, the Huawei P30 Pro will be powered by a 4200mAh battery with a whopping 44W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards. The handset will be available in four colours, namely Black, Ice White, Twilight, and the recently leaked Sunrise Red.

Availability & Price

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The Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro will be launched at an event in Paris on March 26. It will be available for sale in Europe and China soon after the unveiling. Unfortunately, pricing of the devices is not confirmed yet. But, the P30 is expected to be priced at EUR 599 (INR 46,862) and the P30 Pro starting at EUR 799 (INR 62,509).
March 16, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Android Go Smartphone Leaked

Samsung has employed a shift in its strategy over the past few months. In an attempt to compete with the ever improving hold of Chinese smartphone OEMs in developing markers; it has launched devices offering competitive specifications at lucrative prices. The recent examples of this change are the newly launched Galaxy M and Galaxy A lineup of smartphones. In a gambit to capture the budget market, the company is planning to launch an Android Go certified device. This handset, alleged to be called the Galaxy A2 Core, has leaked in images on Twitter by a famous tipster.

Galaxy A2 Core: Design

The Galaxy A2 Core will be the next smartphone from the company to be certified under the Android Go program. This allows devices with less than or equal to 1GB of RAM to function better because of a lightweight software. The leaked image reveals the looks of the device in its entirety. The front of the handset has the display surrounded by significant bezels and the Samsung branding on the bottom. There is an earpiece on top, accompanied by the front-facing camera on the left and the proximity sensor on the right. The right side of the device houses the volume rockers and underneath them is the power button to lock/unlock the device. The left is expected to have the SIM card tray and the bottom of the device has the 3.5mm headphone jack.

The back of the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core has a single rear camera setup with an LED flash. The main loudspeaker is present below the camera module and in the centre, there is the company’s branding. There is no physical fingerprint scanner in sight, so the smartphone may rely on face unlock technology; along with traditional unlocking methods like numerical pins, patterns and passwords.

Galaxy A2 Core: Specifications

While the leak doesn’t mention any specifications of the device, a recent listing on CPU benchmarking website Geekbench revealed key specifications of the Galaxy A2 Core. According to the listing, the model number of the aforementioned smartphone will be SM-A260F which falls in line to previous reports of the device. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box and may feature Samsung’s Experience UI on top.

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 CPU has a base frequency of 1.59GHz which gives it a single-core score of 716 and multi-core score of 2446 on Geekbench. Galaxy A2 Core will have 1GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage.

Pricing & Availability

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The leaked images and Geekbench listing suggests the launch of Galaxy A2 Core is imminent. Unfortunately, no details about the pricing of the device are known as of now; but given Samsung’s aggressive stance on pricing lately, it may be launched at a price of Rs. 5,999.

March 16, 2019
More Sources Claim That 2019 iPhones Will Have Triple Cameras

Days after the launch of the latest iPhone XS & XS Max, reports started surfacing that their successors will have a considerably different design and features. Notable leakster, OnLeaks has previously shared renders of the 2019 iPhone models that reveal a smartphone with triple rear cameras. The revelations were intriguing as Apple has desisted itself from following market trends and an unusual number of cameras on a smartphone is currently at its peak.

The renders revealed that the triple camera setup of the upcoming iPhone is housed in a square-shaped module which also accommodates an LED flash. A few days after the arrival of the render, Bloomberg also published a detailed report that supports the claim of an iPhone with triple cameras. As of now, Apple has maintained a silence on the aforementioned leaks and claims. A piece of freshly shared news from a trustworthy Japanese blog, Macotakara reassures that the possibility of a 2019 iPhone with triple rear cameras is quite high.

Macotakara states that Chinese suppliers have confirmed that an iPhone with triple cameras is in the works. It is noteworthy that such suppliers are an integral part of the production of iPhone models and information shared by them has a high tendency to turn into reality.

What Could The Third Camera Be Used For?

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The alleged third camera on the upcoming iPhones is likely to be a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor. This sensor allows in capturing depth information around the subject in the frame of the camera which produces lifelike three-dimensional pictures and videos.

Sony, one of the world’s largest supplier of camera sensors for smartphones, previously declared that it will bump up the production of its 3D TOF sensors which is due to the anticipated boom in demand of these sensors. Executives from Sony explicitly stated that Apple is in talks with them for the supply of a 3D sensor. The collection of all the leaks and reports suggest that the 2019 iPhone will indeed have triple rear cameras.

However, we will have to wait patiently as the next iPhones are due to be released in the month of September this year.

March 16, 2019
Google Pixel 4 XL Renders Reveal A Smartphone With Punch Hole Selfie Camera

In order to accommodate a large size screen on a mobile device, OEMs have begun to minimise the bezels surrounding the display. Although static bezels that don’t serve a purpose can be shrunken, the need to house the front-facing facing selfie camera persists. Consequently, companies including Samsung and Huawei have launched smartphones (1,2)with a punch hole in the display. This feature has allowed manufacturers to significantly boost the screen to body ratio of these smartphones. Google, the developer of Android who also markets a lineup of smartphones under the Pixel brand is reportedly working on a smartphone with dual punch hole selfie cameras. According to the source, the aforementioned smartphone is the Pixel 4 XL which will succeed the Pixel 3 XL from the last year.

Is It The Pixel 4XL Or Not?

The Google Pixel 3 XL was launched along with the Pixel 3 in the month of November last year. Even though both devices are from the same generation, they have significantly disparate front fascia. The Pixel 3 XL has a symmetrical design with prominent bezels on top and bottom of the display while the elder Pixel 3 XL has a wide notch above the display. The wide notch on the top of the Pixel 3 XL was not well received due to its asymmetrical design and highly obstructive nature. Therefore, Google might rethink the design language of its future flagship smartphone and the leaked image of the Pixel 4 XL has a high probability of turning into a reality.

Features Of The Leaked Pixel 4 XL

If the alleged images of the Pixel 4 XL are to be considered accurate, it will be a significantly upgraded device in comparison to its predecessor. As mentioned before, the alleged Pixel 4 XL has dual punch hole selfie cameras which are reminiscent of the newly launched Galaxy S10+. Also, the render does not exhibit a rear mounted fingerprint sensor, therefore, the upcoming device might have an on display fingerprint sensor.

Google Pixel 3 XL

Surprisingly, the renders reveal that the Pixel 4 XL also has dual rear cameras. As of now, Google has only marketed Pixel smartphones with a single rear camera which are highly appreciated for their camera prowess. Consequently, the camera capabilities of a Pixel smartphone with dual rear sensors is expected to be groundbreaking.

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Google has not made any comments about the accuracy of the leak. Hence, we will have to wait patiently till the company spreads some light on the existence and launch date of the Pixel 4 XL.

March 15, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro Leaked In Sunrise Red Colour, Full Details Revealed
Huawei will launch its next generation of flagship smartphones, the P30 and the P30 Pro at an event in Paris on March 26. From all the confirmations by the company and the leaks on the side, it is confirmed that the devices will have a focus on photography. A fresh leak has surfaced which reveals that the Huawei P30 Pro will also be available in an all-new Sunrise Red colour which is a company first.

Huawei P30 Pro Specifications

Key specifications of Huawei P30 Pro have also been leaked before the official unveiling. In terms of design, it will have a similar appearance to the last year’s P20 Pro; but instead of a wide notch in the latter, the former will have a waterdrop style notch. The smartphone will have a 6.47 inch OLED display with a resolution 2340 x 1080 px. Like the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the display edges will be tapered to the side. For biometrics and security, the device will have an in-display fingerprint scanner and will support face unlock technology.

A recent leak of the Huawei P30 Pro’s benchmark scores reveals it will run on the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G76-MP10 GPU. The highlight of the smartphone will be its optics, especially the quad rear camera setup. It will be comprised of a 40MP sensor, combined with a 20MP ultra-wide sensor and a third camera with 10x lossless zoom. The third camera sensor will use a periscope style system to give the handset its zooming capabilities. The fourth camera uses a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor which is employed for clicking images with 3D and depth functionalities. The smartphone will be available in the following storage variants.
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 512GB ROM
According to reports, the Huawei P30 Pro will be powered by a 4200mAh battery with a whopping 44W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards, which the company introduced with the Mate 20 Pro. The handset will be available in four colours, namely Black, Ice White, Twilight, and the recently leaked Sunrise Red.

Pricing and Availability

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The Huawei P30 Pro will be launched alongside the P30 and the P30 Lite in an event in Paris on March 26. It will be available for sale in Europe and China soon after the unveiling, with an India launch to follow soon. Unfortunately, the pricing of the device is not confirmed yet. But reports claim that it will be priced similarly to the Mate 20 Pro, meaning a price tag of US$ 1000 (Rs. 70,000) is expected.
March 15, 2019
Xiaomi POCO F1 Lite Spotted On Geekbench With 4GB Of RAM

Xiaomi launched the POCO F1 in the month of August last year. The budget flagship smartphone was well received because of its top of the line specifications and an affordable price. Fresh leaks have revealed that the company may be planning to launch a specced down version of the device. Geekbench listing of an unreleased smartphone, the Xiaomi POCO F1 Lite has leaked which confirms most of its specifications.

Hmm I'm not aware of a Lite…
— Alvin T (@atytse) March 15, 2019

Even though the Head of Pocophone Global, Alvin Tse replied to iGyaan’s tweet saying that he is not aware of a Lite version, evidence suggests otherwise, as the Geekbench listing explicitly lists the name of the device as the POCO F1 Lite.

Xiaomi POCO F1 Lite

The POCO F1 Lite will be the next smartphone from the sub-brand of Xiaomi. While the specifications of the device have been leaked, there is no information about its physical appearance. However, it is expected to feature a similar design language to its elder sibling, which has a polycarbonate body and a wide notch on top of the display. The listing reveals that the smartphone will have a Snapdragon 660 SoC which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 512 GPU. Interestingly, the same processor can be found on the company’s newly launched Redmi Note 7. The POCO F1 Lite has been mentioned to have 4GB of RAM, but there may be a variant with a higher RAM capacity as well.

The listing claims the CPU of the POCO F1 Lite has a clock speed of 1.61GHz which is lower than the Redmi Note 7’s base clock speed of 1.8GHz. Therefore, the underclocked speed is assumed to result in lower performance than the latter. Also, Xiaomi can tune the clock speed of the Poco F1 Lite before its official launch. This smartphone registers a single core score of 1619 and a multi-core score of 5138 on the same platform.

Notably, another smartphone from Xiaomi has also been leaked on Geekbench. Codenamed the Xiaomi Uranus, it features similar specifications to the leaked POCO F1 Lite. It may be possible that this is the same device which will be released under a different name in certain markets across the world.

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The pricing and availability of the POCO F1 Lite are not known yet, but the Geekbench listing suggests its launch is imminent. Xiaomi is known to price its smartphones aggressively, so the smartphone may be priced under Rs. 10,000 in India.

March 15, 2019
Budget Oriented Redmi Go To Launch In India On March 19
Xiaomi has sent out invites for the launch of its next budget oriented smartphone, the Redmi Go. The device will launch on the 19th of March and will be the first Android Go smartphone from the company. The smartphones under the Android Go initiative generally have low-end hardware and a skimmed down variant of the Android operating system which provides an optimised performance. As the device has previously been unveiled in the Philipinne all of its specifications are well known.

Xiaomi Redmi Go

The Redmi Go will have 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 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. For biometrics and security, the Redmi Go relies on Face Unlock technology as it lacks a physical fingerprint scanner. In addition to facial unlocking, it also supports the traditional on-screen locking options.

Under the hood, the Redmi Go packs 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 will be available in the following variants.
- 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM
- 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM
The Redmi Go is powered by a 3000mAh battery with support for 5W charging. The smartphone ships with Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box. There is a Hybrid SIM card slot on the device with support for microSD expansion of up to 256GB as well.

Pricing & Availability

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The Xiaomi Redmi Go will be launched in India on March 19. Unfortunately, there is no information about the price of the device as of now. However, it is expected to be priced at Rs 3,499 for the base variant and 3,999 for the version with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
March 15, 2019