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Huawei P30 Lite Spotted On TENAA, Sports A Waterdrop Notch Display

Chinese electronics giant, Huawei is set to launch its next camera-centric flagship smartphone lineup which will carry the P30 branding. The upcoming range will succeed the P20 lineup which was released last year. Like the range from yesteryear, the P30 lineup will have three smartphones which include the P30 Pro, P30 and P30 Lite. Renders and features of both the P30 and P30 Pro were previously leaked online. The most affordable device out of the trio, the P30 Lite has been spotted on Chinese regulatory website, TENAA which reveals its design and features.

Huawei P30 Lite

The Huawei P30 Lite has a contemporary design with glass on both front and rear. According to the TENAA listing, the smartphone measures 152.9×72.7×7.4 mm and accommodates a 6.15 inch display on the front. Above the display sits the earpiece grille and a waterdrop style notch that houses the front facing selfie camera.

Like most modern-day smartphones, the left side of the Huawei P30 Lite is occupied by the volume rockers and power button. The rear of the device has a neat design with a vertically aligned triple camera setup placed on the top left and an indented fingerprint sensor in the middle. The TENAA listing reveals that the handset is powered by a 3240 mAh battery which is likely to support fast charging. Other specifications including camera resolution and storage options will be unveiled once the company officially announces the device.

Price & Launch Date

Also Read: Realme 3, Realme 3 Pro Will Launch On March 4, All We Know

The exact price of the Huawei P30 Lite is yet unknown but it is expected to be priced around £320 (around Rs 30,000) like its predecessor, the P20 Lite. The P30 Lite along with the elder P30 and P30 Pro is set to launch at an event in Paris which is scheduled for the 26th of March.

March 2, 2019
Redmi Note 7

Redmi Note 7 is the latest device in the company’s portfolio. The smartphone is the successor of the Redmi Note 5 which was launched early last year. The smartphone boasts of improved performance, design and optics over its predecessor. The device has a modern design with a waterdrop notch and a glass sandwich design.

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March 1, 2019
Realme 3, Realme 3 Pro Will Launch On March 4, All We Know

Rumours have been around for a long time regarding the Realme 2’s successor, the Realme 3. As per the company’s latest tweet, the rumours will be converted to reality as the Shenzhen-based smartphone manufacturer is planning to release two new smartphones in India on March 4. The devices in context are the much-awaited Realme 3 and the Realme 3 Pro. The smartphones will target the low to mid-budget segment of the market and will go up against the recently launched Redmi Note 7 & Redmi Note 7 Pro.

The First Teaser Video

The teaser video was released by Realme’s official Twitter account on February 27, which hinted at the launch of the upcoming smartphone. Furthermore, the number ‘3’ can be clearly seen in the video in the form of a lightning bolt. Take a look below

Any guesses? ? pic.twitter.com/AAHoCvUf9w
— realme (@realmeIndia) February 27, 2019

One of the key aspects of the teaser video is the highlighted ‘Pro‘ text in the phrase ‘Be Proactive’, which indicates that the company will also launch the Realme 3 Pro at the event. Both the devices are successors to the Realme 2 and the Realme 2 Pro respectively, which were released last year in India and were warmly welcomed by the Indian consumers. Realme CEO took a jab at the recently released Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and 7 Pro in another tweet.

What’s 7 doing in 3?? https://t.co/xw6shendPE
— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) February 27, 2019

The Second Teaser Video

3 Days To Go ?
An experience beyond the stars awaits you. Watch it live on our official handles at 12:30 noon, 4th March from Nehru Planetarium, New Delhi. #realme3 #PowerYourStyle pic.twitter.com/7tlAaY8gv1
— realme (@realmeIndia) March 1, 2019

Keeping the game going, Realme posted a second teaser video on February 1, reminding its fans regarding the launch date of the devices. Moreover, the second teaser video shows off the dual rear camera setup of the device and the number ‘3’ being formed out of water, hinting at the fact that the Realme 3 and/or Realme 3 Pro might be water resistant.

Expected Specifications

Regarding the features, the Realme 3 Pro will sport a waterdrop notch display. The smartphones will be kitted with the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. Leaks suggest that it will sport a rear mounted fingerprint sensor on top of a diamond-cut back panel design. The new Realme smartphones may run ColorOS 6, which is a custom skin based on the latest Android 9 Pie.

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As far as pricing is concerned, the Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro are expected to be priced in the sub-20k segment. The correct price and specifications of both the smartphones will be publicised when the company officially launches them. The devices are set to launch on the 4th of March in an event which will be held in New Delhi, India.

March 1, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Pro

Redmi Note 7 Pro is the latest entrant in the company’s ever-popular Redmi Note series. It is the successor to last year’s Redmi Note 6 Pro and brings about many improvements in terms of performance and optics. The smartphone features a whopping 48MP rear camera sensor. The Redmi Note 7 Pro also has an all-new design for the series with a waterdrop notch and a gradient glass back.

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March 1, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A40 Support Page Goes Live; Launch Imminent

Samsung launched the latest entrants in the Galaxy A series on February 28; when it launched the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in India. Fresh leaks suggest that a new device possibly called the Galaxy A40 may also be launching soon. The support page for a Samsung device with the model number SM-A405FN/DS is live on the company’s German website. Going by Samsung’s naming scheme for previously launched smartphones, the aforementioned device is most likely the Galaxy A40. Also, the webpage suggests that the launch of the handset is imminent in Europe.

Samsung 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. Like the Galaxy A30, it will have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and will support face unlock technology.

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 consisting of a 16MP f/1.7 sensor and an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor. For selfies, the Galaxy A40 will have a 16MP f/2.0 sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be available with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Recent reports also confirm that the Samsung Galaxy A40 will have Bluetooth 5.0 support for connectivity.

Also read: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Starts Receiving Android Pie Beta Update

The Galaxy A40 is expected to be powered by a 4000mAh battery, just like its siblings. There will be support for 15W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. Out of the box, the smartphone will feature Samsung’s OneUI on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. Unfortunately, there is no report on the pricing of the device but estimates suggest that the device could launch at a price of Rs 17,999.

March 1, 2019

Samsung Galaxy M30 Vs Redmi Note 7 Pro Comparison

Samsung launched the Galaxy M30 on 27th of February in India which was soon followed by the Redmi’s Note 7 Pro. Both newly smartphones are packed with features and carry a lucrative price tag. In this article, we will put both smartphones against each other and discuss their features in detail.

Display:

The Samsung Galaxy M30 sports a 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display while the Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a 6.3 inch LCD display which is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Galaxy M30’s display has a pixel density of 394 ppi whereas the Note 7 Pro’s display has a higher pixel density of 409 ppi. Nevertheless, the variation between the ppi is virtually unnoticeable due to the meagre difference. However, Note 7 Pro’s LCD display is no match for M30’s Super AMOLED panel which has better colour reproduction.

Chipset:

The Samsung Galaxy M30 is kitted with the Exynos 7904 SoC which is designed and manufactured by Samsung. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 7 Pro packs the Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipsets on both smartphones are comprised of an Octa-Core CPU however their innards are entirely different. The Exynos 7904 has two Kryo 260 Gold cores and six Kryo 260 Silver cores while the Snapdragon 675 has four Kryo 460 cores and four Kryo 460 Silver cores. Even though performance on the Galaxy M30 is honourable, the Exynos 7904 is secondary to Redmi Note 7 Pro’s Snapdragon 675. Furthermore, the Snapdragon 675 is manufactured using 11 nm fabrication technology and the Exynos 7904 is manufactured using 14 nm fabrication technology.

Camera:

Front facing selfie camera on both the Galaxy M30 and Redmi Note 7 Pro are housed in the notch above the display. The former has a 16 MP selfie camera while the latter has a 13 MP sensor. On paper, the Galaxy M30 is ahead of the Note 7 Pro in this department. Talking about the rear cameras, the M30 has triple sensors while the Note 7 Pro only has two. The Galaxy M30’s rear camera setup consists of 13 MP PDAF sensor, 5 MP ultrawide sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. In contrast, Redmi Note 7 Pro’s rear camera setup consists of a 48 MP sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. Though, the latter loses out in number it makes up for lost ground in terms of composition. The 48 MP rear camera on the Note 7 Pro is the Sony IMX586 sensor which is seen on high end devices like the Honor View 20. However, it is noteworthy that by default the Note 7 Pro’s camera captures 12 MP resolution photos to conserve storage. Additionally, social media platforms including Snapchat and Facebook compress images to a great extent. Therefore, final results from both smartphones will be comparable if not equivalent. Though full resolution images captured on Note 7 Pro will undoubtedly outperform images captured on Galaxy M30 when viewed on a large screen high definition display.

Battery and Charging Speed:

The Samsung Galaxy M30 is powered by a massive 5,000 mAh battery while the Note 7 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh powerhouse. Even though the Galaxy M30 packs a larger battery, the 11 nm based Snapdragon 675 chipset on the Note 7 Pro consumes less power and strives to make up for a smaller battery. Furthermore, the Note 7 Pro supports 18 W fast charging while the M30 supports 15 W fast charge. Pleasantly, Samsung ships its device with a 15 watt fast charger whereas the Redmi Note 7 Pro is shipped with a 10 watt traditional charger.

Storage Options, Expandability and Price:

Both the Samsung Galaxy M30 and Redmi Note 7 Pro are available in two storage variants which include 4 GB RAM plus 64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM plus 128 GB ROM. Both devices also support memory expansion via a microSD card. Distinctively, the Galaxy M30 supports microSD cards of upto 512 GB while the Redmi Note 7 Pro only supports card of upto 256 GB. Furthermore, the Galaxy M30 has a dedicated slot for the microSD card whereas the Note 7 Pro uses SIM slot 2 for memory expansion. The price for different variants of the handsets are as follows:

Samsung Galaxy M30 (4 GB + 64 GB) – Rs. 14,990
Samsung Galaxy M30 (6 GB + 128 GB) – Rs. 17,990
Redmi Note 7 Pro (4 GB + 64 GB) – Rs 13,999
Redmi Note 7 Pro (6 GB + 128 GB) – Rs 16,999

Design and Software:

Both Samsung Galaxy M30 and Note 7 Pro have a plastic chassis with a waterdrop notch display. Though the bezels around the display are slightly thinner on the M30. The rear panel of the Galaxy M30 is made out of plastic while the Note 7 Pro has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel. Placement of ports and connectors on both devices is alike. The right side of both smartphones is occupied by volume rockers and power button while the bottom side of both handsets accommodates the USB Type-C port, 3.5 mm jack and loudspeaker grille. Both devices also have a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and also support facial recognition. In terms of software, the Galaxy M30 runs on the older Android 8.1 Oreo OS which is skinned with Samsung’s custom UI. Inversely, the Note 7 Pro runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie which as well is skinned with the company’s custom MIUI.

Conclusion:

Also Read: Xiaomi Launches Mi Wireless Earphones In India

Both the Galaxy M30 and Redmi Note 7 Pro have their own strong suits with a similar price point. Therefore, declaring a clear winner in this competition is tough. The choice of right handset is dependent upon the needs and wants of each buyer.

Click here to pre-book Samsung Galaxy M30

Click here to pre-book Redmi Note 7 Pro

Specifications	Galaxy M30	Note 7 Pro
Price	4 GB + 64 GB -Rs 14,990 6 GB + 128 GB- Rs 17,990	4 GB + 64 GB -Rs 13,999 6 GB + 128 GB- Rs 16,999
Display	6.4 inch Super AMOLED 2280 x 1080 FHD+ 19:9 Aspect Ratio 394 ppi	6.3 inch IPS LCD 2340 x 1080 FHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 409 ppi
Chipset	Exynos 7904 14 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 6×1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)	Snapdragon 675 11 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
RAM	4 GB 6 GB	4 GB 6 GB
Storage	64 GB, Expandable storage up to 512 GB 128 GB, Expandable storage up to 512 GB	64 GB, Expandable storage up to 256 GB 128 GB, Expandable storage up to 256 GB
Primary Camera	13 MP, f/1.9, PDAF 5 MP 12mm (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor 2160p video@30fps	48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Sony IMX586 5 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor 2160p video@30fps
Front Facing Camera	16 MP 1080p@30fps	13 MP 1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery 15 Watt Fast Charge Support Ships With 15 W charger	Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery 18 Watt Fast Charge Support Ships With 10 W charger
Other Features	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Fingerprint scanner Face unlock	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Fingerprint scanner Face unlock

March 1, 2019

Samsung Galaxy M30 Unboxing And Hands-On
Samsung has launched the third smartphones in its online exclusive, Galaxy M series. The new handset carries the Galaxy M30 moniker and it is placed above the previously launched Galaxy M10 and M20. Like other Galaxy M smartphones, the newly launched device is packed with features and is priced aggressively.

What’s In The Box?
- Galaxy M30
- Quick Start Guide
- USB Type-C Cable
- 15 W Power Adapter
- SIM Ejector
Design & Display

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The Samsung Galaxy M30 has a modern design with a 6.4 inch Infinity-U display on the front and gradient coloured plastic panel on the rear. The display of the smartphone has a Super AMOLED panel that has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 394 ppi. The right side of the device is occupied by the power button and volume rockers while the left side is occupied by the SIM card + dedicated microSD card tray. The bottom of the smartphone accommodates the 3.5 mm audio jack, loudspeaker grille, microphone pinhole and USB Type-C port.

Chipset

The Galaxy M30 is kitted with the Exynos 7904 SoC which is designed and manufactured by Samsung. The chipset is manufactured using 14 nm manufacturing process and it is comprised of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali G71 MP2 GPU. Out of the eight CPU cores, two Kryo 260 Gold cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz while the remaining six Kryo 260 Silver cores are clocked at 1.6 GHz.

Memory & Storage

The Samsung Galaxy M30 is available in two storage variants which include 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM. Noteworthy, the smartphone is packed with LPDDR4x memory which is the fastest RAM technology currently available for mobile devices. The smartphone also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via the dedicated memory card slot.

Battery and OS

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The Samsung Galaxy M30 is powered by an enormous 5,000 mAh lithium battery which supports 15 W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. Thoughtfully, Samsung ships the device with a 15 W fast charging capable power adapter. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box which skinned with Samsung’s UI. The device is also expected to receive the latest Android 9.0 Pie update in the near future.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy M30 has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP selfie camera which housed in the notch above the Infinity-U display. The triple rear camera setup of the smartphone is comprised of f/1.9 aperture equipped 13 MP PDAF sensor, f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP depth sensor, 5 MP ultrawide sensor and an LED flash. The handset can also capture 2160p videos at 30 fps from the triple rear cameras and 1080p videos at 30 fps from the front mounted selfie camera.

Connectivity & Other Features

In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy M30 supports dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS, and bottom mounted 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type-C Port. The rear of the smartphone features a fingerprint sensor which allows it to be unlocked securely and swiftly. Besides the fingerprint sensor and on-screen pattern lock, it also supports facial unlocking technology.

Price, Colour Options & Availablity

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Click here to pre-book Samsung Galaxy M30

The Samsung Galaxy M30 is available in two colour options which include Gradation Black and Gradation Blue. It is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.in and its deliveries will commence from 7th of March. The price of different variants of the Samsung Galaxy M30 are as follows:
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – Rs 14,990
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM- Rs 17,990
March 1, 2019
Apple Working On A Foldable Smartphone With A Magnetic Mechanism

Last month saw a bunch of smartphone manufacturers showcasing their take on a foldable smartphone. Samsung announced the Galaxy Fold and Huawei showed off its Mate X. There is another major OEM which is reportedly working on a foldable device. Fresh patents filed by Apple reveal what the company has planned as a folding mechanism on its long rumoured foldable smartphone. The company may be planning to put magnets under both sides of the display to make the device fold completely flat.

Apple Foldable Smartphone

The patent filed by Apple suggests different folding designs that the company may be planning on using. The image in the patent exhibits the use of magnets under the display. These magnets may be used to make the foldable smartphone fold completely flat, which is a problem other OEMs seem to struggle to figure out. The magnets that may be used are expected to be electromagnetic in nature and spring into action when the device is folded, to keep both sides of the display latched together. As soon as the device is unfolded, the electromagnets will lose their charge, making it effortless to open the device.

According to reports, Apple is trying to develop a specialized display coating and new foldable sensors to make the folding mechanism work. Intriguingly, the patent suggests that the display panel makes use of some sort of heating technology to improve the operability of the panel. The heating method that is suggested is required every time the display is folded or unfolded, as a cold display is more susceptible to breaking or cracking when folded and unfolded repeatedly. The images also show a unique, circular hinge which consolidates both sides of the display. Unfortunately, other details about the Apple foldable device isn’t known yet.

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This technology employed by Apple is expected to be groundbreaking as the company is known to wait out on current trends until they are perfected. The foldable device from Apple may be a smartphone or a computing device, like an iPad which will turn into a compact device when folded. As per the reports, the company may release the device next year.

You can check out the patents filed by Apple here.

March 1, 2019
Official Images Of Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Leak

Last year, Huawei launched the P20 and P20 Pro smartphones which certainly have a focus on photography. In addition to their commendable camera performance, both smartphones were packed with top of the line specifications from the year 2018. The company is set to launch their successors which will be called the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro. Before the official announcement, the images and features of the upcoming devices have leaked.

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro

The details about the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro were leaked by a notable leakster, @rquandt on Twitter. The source claims that the pictures shared by him are official images of the devices which reveal them from all angles. The images exhibit that both the P30 and P30 Pro have tall displays on the front with a water drop notch up top. Both smartphones have Gradient style glass back panel which house the company branding and rear camera setup.

Distinctively, the P30 Pro has a larger display than the standard variant. Furthermore, the display on the former tapers towards the side, unlike the latter. Another noticeable difference between the two devices is the number of sensors in their rear camera setup. The P30 Pro has a quad camera rear camera setup while the P30 has a triple rear camera setup.

Closely inspecting the rear of the P30 Pro reveals a square shaped sensor in the rear camera setup. According to the source, this sensor may have 10x optical zoom capabilities which are similar to Oppo’s 10x zoom capable camera sensor. However, it is yet unknown whether the sensor on the Huawei’s smartphone uses a movable glass prism-like Oppo or not. Examining the rear panel also reveals that the sensor has a variable aperture size of f/1.6 and f/3.4.

Although it is now yet proclaimed, the smartphones are likely to run on the 7 nm based Kirin 980 SoC. The same chipset is also present on devices like the freshly announced Mate X and Mate 20 lineup. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali G76 GPU. Detailed specifications including the screen size, battery capacity and resolution of the camera sensor will be publicised at the time of its launch date.

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Launch Date

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Both the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are set to launch at an upcoming event in Paris which is scheduled for the 26th of March.

February 28, 2019
Samsung Launches Galaxy A10 With Infinity-V Display
Samsung launched the Galaxy M30 in India on February 27, which is the third device in the M series lineup so far. Earlier this month, another Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy A10 was leaked online. Now, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A10 in India. The company is targeting low to mid-range segment smartphones with the A series, and the Galaxy A10 is the base model in this lineup.

Display And Design

The Samsung Galaxy A10 features a 6.2 inch HD+ Infinity-V display. The smartphone measures at 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.94 mm. It sports a glossy plastic back panel, with a waterdrop notch on the front and a single camera module on the back. The speaker is present on the back near the bottom left corner of the panel. The right side of the smartphone houses the volume rockers and the power button, while the left side houses the SIM card tray. The bottom of the Galaxy A10 is occupied by a 3.5 mm headphone jack and micro USB 2.0 port which can be used for charging and data syncing.

Specifications And Camera

The Galaxy A10 packs the Exynos 7884 chipset, which comprises of an octa-core CPU. The device is available with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 512 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot. The smartphone runs on Android 9 (Pie) out of the box, with Samsung’s One UI on top. It sports a single 13 MP (f/1.9) rear camera with an LED flash and a single 5 MP (f/2.0) front facing selfie camera. The Galaxy A10 is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery.

Price And Availability

Also Read: Redmi Note 7 Pro Launched In India

The Galaxy A10 has been priced at Rs. 8,490 for the 2GB+32GB variant. The smartphone will go live on sale from March 20, and will be available in the following colour options:
- Red
- Blue
- Black
February 28, 2019
Samsung Launches Galaxy A30 and A50 In India
In an effort to boost sales, Samsung been on a smartphone launching spree. Earlier this week, the company launched a new Galaxy M smartphone, the Galaxy M30. In an event held in Mumbai, India on 28th of February, the company has launched three new smartphones in its Galaxy A lineup which includes the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50. Like previous Galaxy A smartphones, the new devices also have a focus on photography.

Galaxy A30 and A50 Layout and Specifications

Both, the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 measure 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm which means that they share a common chassis. The front of the smartphones accommodates a 6.4 inch Infinity U display. The display on the devices uses a Super AMOLED panel that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Noteworthy, the elder A50 has an on screen fingerprint sensor to securely unlock it. The power button and volume rockers are situated on the right side while the SIM card tray is placed on the left side of both the handsets.

The rear of both the Galaxy A30 and A50 have a ‘3D glasstic’ design which has a light glaring surface. The rear of the smartphones house the Samsung branding and camera setup with LED flash. Distinctively, the Galaxy A50 has a triple rear camera setup which is comprised of a 25 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP camera sensors. While the Galaxy A30 has a dual rear camera setup which is comprised of a 16 MP + 5 MP sensors. Notably, the more affordable Galaxy A30 has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.

The front facing camera of the Galaxy A50 has a 25 MP sensor while the Galaxy A30 has a 16 MP sensor. Both smartphones are powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. Under the hood, the Galaxy A50 features the Exynos 9610 chipset while the Galaxy A30 packs Exynos 7904 chipset. The Exynos 9610 chipset consists of four Cortex A73 cores, four A53 cores and Mali G72 MP3 GPU. On the other hand, the Exynos 790 chipset consists of two Cortex A73 cores, six A53 cores and Mali G71 MP2 GPU. Connectivity options on both smartphones include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and 3.5 mm audio jack.

Galaxy A30 and A50 Price, Variants and Availability

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Both Samsung Galaxy A30 and Samsung Galaxy A50 will be available for purchase from 2nd of March through both offline and offline channels. The price for different variants of Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 are as follows:
- Galaxy A30 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 16,990
- Galaxy A50 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 19,990
- Galaxy A50 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM- Rs 22,990
February 28, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Pro Launched In India

Xiaomi released the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 7 Pro in India at their launch event in Delhi on February 28. The smartphone was launched alongside the Redmi Note 7 and aims to target mid-range smartphones with its aggressive pricing and competitive specifications. It is interesting to see that India was the first country in the world to witness the launch of this device.

Design And Display

The Redmi Note 7 Pro sports the Aura Design, which features 1.95 mm thin bezels and a 2.5D curved glass design. The glossy curved frame houses the 6.3 inch LTPS FHD+, dot notch display. The screen has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 with a 1500:1 contrast ratio. The device has Sunlight display for better outdoor viewing and a Reading mode to improve readability on the smartphone. The smartphone is protected on both sides by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Redmi note 7 Pro is the first Note device from Xiaomi to house a USB Type-C connector, which is placed on the bottom of the handset (right next to the speakers). It also retains the 3.5 mm audio jack and the IR blaster, both of which are present at the top of the phone.

Specifications

The Redmi Note 7 Pro runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 chipset. It consists of the Kryo 460 CPU with two Cortex A76 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. The CPU is paired with the Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone is available in two variants, a 4GB+64GB variant and a 6GB+128GB model. It also has the Qualcomm Spectra 250L ISP (Image Signal Processor) for improving camera performance. The Redmi Note 7 Pro has Android 9 (Pie) out of the box, with Xiaomi’s own MIUI 10 on top.

Camera And Features

The smartphone features a dual camera module on the back of the smartphone, which comprises of a primary 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a secondary 5 MP depth sensor. Noteworthy, the Sony IMX586 sensor is found in higher end devices like the Honor View 20. The camera also supports 4K recording at 30 fps. In terms of the front camera, it has a 13 MP front facing camera with AI integration.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports 18W Quick Charge 4.0, although the device ships with a 10W charger in the box. As mentioned before, the device has an IR blaster, similar to the one seen in previous iterations of the smartphone. Biometric security is limited to a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is available in three colour options, Neptune Blue, Nebula Red and Space Black.

Also Read: Xiaomi Wants To Triple Its Stores In Europe

The Redmi Note 7 Pro will be sold at a highly competitive price of Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB+64GB model, and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. The device will be retailed via Flipkart, the company’s official website and Mi home stores across the country, and will go live for sale on March 13.

February 28, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 7 In India
In an event held in New Delhi, Xiaomi India has launched four products in the country which include two smartphones, an LED Television and a pair of wireless water-resistant earphones. Certainly, the showstoppers of the event were the Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. The Redmi Note 7 was first launched in China in the month of January and surprisingly the Redmi Note 7 Pro has made its global debut in India.

Redmi Note 7 Layout and Specifications

On the front of the Redmi Note 7, sits a 6.3 inch LCD display with a small waterdrop notch up top. The display panel has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a resolution 2340 x 1080 px and pixel density of 409 ppi. For protection against scratches, it also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The top, left and right side bezels around the display are negligible while the bottom bezel is comparatively thicker.

The right side of the Redmi Note 7 is occupied by the power button and volume rockers while the left side accommodates the Dual-Sim slot. The USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer is present on the bottom of the device which is flanked by loudspeaker and microphone grille. The top side of the Redmi Note 7 harbours a 3.5 mm audio jack and an IR Blaster.

The rear gradient panel of the smartphone is made out of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which houses the fingerprint sensor, Redmi branding and dual camera setup. The smartphone is available in three colour options which are as follows:
- Sapphire Blue
- Ruby Red
- Onyx Black
The dual rear camera setup of the Redmi Note 7 is comprised of a 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor. The front facing selfie camera of the device uses a 13 MP sensor which is housed in the waterdrop notch above the device. Noteworthy, the smartphone has P2i hydrophobic nano coating which will allow the device to sustain accidental liquid splashes.

The Redmi Note 7 is kitted with the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of Adreno 512 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. Out of the eight CPU cores, four Kryo 260 cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz for better battery efficiency and four Kryo 260 cores are clocked at 2.2 GHz for maximum performance.

The Redmi Note 7 is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0. The Quick Charge 4.0 support allows the handset to be charged with 18 watts of maximum power. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and FM Radio. It also has a whole host of sensors which include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a compass.

Redmi Note 7 Price and Availability

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The Redmi Note 7 will be available for purchase from 6th March 2019 on Flipkart.com, Mi.com and Mi Home stores across the country. It is available in two storage options for which the price is as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM- Rs 9,999
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 11,999
In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via a microSD card. Also, the company is offering 1120 GB of free data to Airtel telecom users.
February 28, 2019
Motorola Confirms Foldable Smartphone, May Look Like The RAZR

Last year, Motorola filed a patent for a foldable smartphone, which revealed its upcoming plans to enter the competition. Apparently, the company decided to stay quiet about the process. Nonetheless, sources claimed that Motorola has been working on a foldable device. They have been trying out a lot of iterations for the same.

As per sources, Dan Dery (Motorola VP of Global Product) implied that a foldable smartphone release is lined up for the not-so-distant future. Also, he suggested that the company is not going to wait very long before launching its foldable device in the market.

History And Design

Motorola has had a good history with foldable devices, with the RAZR series of phones being one of the most popular devices when they were released. Sources claim that the new foldable device will feature a large internal display that bends over in half when the device is folded. As per Motorola’s patent images, the device looks like some sort of a flip-phone. When the design is compared to the rest of the foldable devices showcased till now, it stands out because Motorola’s build is unlike any of the designs seen so far. It claims to have been testing a plastic OLED device with a plastic film on top. Furthermore, the company believes that such a smartphone display will be prone to scratches and damage, so it plans to use the display on the internal section of the device. As per sources, Motorola is also working on a screen that can fold twice.

The Competition

The upcoming Motorola foldable device will be up against the likes of Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X, both of which received undivided attention at the MWC 2019. The devices are expected to release soon amidst a lot of hype. Motorola, on the other hand, might launch its iteration a bit later. The company also hinted that it is trying out the z-hinge approach, which means that the device can fold down from a tall display to a pocket sized device (almost 1/3rd the size of the device). Sources believe that the company may launch such a smartphone sooner than expected.

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As of now, only speculations can be made regarding the launch date of the smartphone, but when it is launched, Motorola might have a fair chance to regain its fans from the RAZR era.

February 28, 2019
Samsung Launches The Galaxy M30 In India
Samsung launched the Galaxy M30 in India at an event today, February 27. The smartphone is the latest entrant in the company’s online only, budget Galaxy M lineup. It is accompanied by the Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20 that were launched late last month. The Galaxy M30 has an upgraded display, better optics and higher RAM options than the Galaxy M20.

Design & Features

The Samsung Galaxy M30 measures 159 x 75.1 x 8.4mm and weighs 175g. The smartphone features a polycarbonate body and an edge to edge display with minimal bezels. Its display is an Infinity-U, 6.4 inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px. The Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 have a PLS TFT display, which is considered inferior to an AMOLED panel. The smartphone has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and also supports facial unlock technology. The device has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP f/1.9 sensor combined with a 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor for portrait shots. For selfies, there is a 20MP f/2.0 sensor housed in the Infinity-U notch.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M30 runs on the Exynos 7904 SoC which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G71 MP2 GPU. Interestingly, this is the same processor that is present on the Galaxy M20. The Galaxy M30 is powered by a massive 5000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The device is available in two colours, Gradation Black and Gradation Blue. For memory and storage, the device will be available in two variants:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
Price & Availability

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The Galaxy M30 has been priced at Rs. 14,990 for the 4GB+64GB variant. The 6GB+64GB variant will retail for Rs. 17,990. It will be sold exclusively via Amazon India and Samsung’s official website starting March 7.
February 27, 2019