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Optiemus Infracom is the licensed manufacturer for BlackBerry smartphones in India. The company launched the Evolve smartphone in August which will go on sale on 10th October in India and today the company has launched the BlackBerry Key 2 LE. The Key 2 LE is an android phone with a physical Qwerty keyboard.
Specifications:
The smartphone has a 4.5 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen and it has an aspect ratio of 3:2. The dipslay has a resolution of 1080 x 1620 pixels and a pixel density of 434 ppi. Below the screen is the 4 row BlackBerry keyboard with capacitive touch. The keyboard can be used as a trackpad to scroll through the screen and the spacebar on the keyboard doubles as a fingerprint scanner to securely unlock the device. Under the hood, it runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Chipset which is an Octa-Core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz along with the Adreno 509 GPU. In terms of storage and memory, the device has 64 GB of inbuilt storage and 4 GB of RAM. It also has an expandable card slot which accepts microSD cards of upto 256 GB.
In the optics department, the smartphone has dual 13 MP + 5 MP rear cameras with Dual-LED flash and an 8 MP selfie camera. The rear cameras can record 2160p or 1080p videos @30 FPS and the front camera can record 1080p videos @ 30FPS. Talking about connectivity, the device has Wi-Fi 802.11 ac with dual band, Bluetooh 5.0, GPS, NFC and a USB Type-C connector for charging and data transfer. The device has a non-removable LI-Ion battery of 3,000 mAh and supports Quick Charge 3.0. It it is available in three colours: Atomic, Slate and Champagne. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with BlackBerry’s added security applications.
The device also has programmable keys to quickly switch between favourite apps.
Security features:
Blackberry has always been renowned as a brand that makes highly secure phones. The company now has incorporated their proprietary security suite into Android. It is a bundle of different applications that the company has developed for additional security features.
Some of the apps included are: Redactor, Locker, Firefox Focus and BlackBerry Privacy shade.
Redactor and Privacy shade can hide certain areas on screen under a black mask that the user might want to hide.
Firefox Focus is the latest mobile browser from Mozilla. It can block trackers on websites that collect information about the user for showing display ads, remembering user preferences, etc.
DTEK app monitors other installed apps and let the user know when their data is at risk and provides preventive measures.
Blackberry Locker is an application to securely hide pictures, videos or other data file on the device.
Price & Availability:
The BlackBerry Key 2 LE will be exclusively available on Aamzon from October 12. The smartphone has a price tag of Rs. 29,990.
Nokia India teased a smartphone with a ‘mega display’ on its twitter account recently. The phone could be the Nokia 7.1 Plus, the successor to the recently launched Nokia 7.1. Nokia was however quick to take down the tweet shortly after it was posted, hinting that it may have not been intended to be showcased, yet.
The device will feature a 6.18 display. This will be an IPS LCD screen with an FHD+ resolution. The device will be powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset and has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. There are also rumours of a higher, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant.
However, judging by the recently launched Nokia 7.1, we can expect the same ‘Pure Display’ technology and Zeiss camera setup. The Pure Display gives the device an HDR display and also converts all your content into HDR in real time. It also had a Zeiss camera setup. This makes for better camera performance, according to the company.
Since the Nokia 7.1 Plus is the successor to the Nokia 7.1, it will carry more updates than just a bigger screen. HMD Gobal is aiming to make a comeback into the smartphone market with its mid range line-up. The company faces fierce competition in this segment and needs to ensure they hit the right chords with buyers. The device is said to launch on October 11.
There have been multiple instances where the upcoming Google Pixel 3 XL has leaked online. The device is set to launch officially on 9th October at a NYC event. Previously a leaker who goes by the name of Rozetked shared a hands on video of the Pixel 3 on Youtube. And now a Hong Kong based retailer is selling the Pixel 3 XL even before its official launch. The alleged Pixel 3 XL was available for HK$15,880 or around Rs 1,50,000. Engadget, got their hands on one such unit and have tested the device thoroughly.
Google Pixel 3 XL Via Rozetked
The reporters at Engadget state that the Pixel 3 XL is a solid and well-built device. The accessories included in the smartphones’s box are : a USB Type-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB Type-C earphones, wall charger and the device itself.
Specifications:
The device has a 6.3 inch capacitive OLED touchscreen along with a notch up top. It has a resolution of2,960 x 1,440 pixels.It runs on the Snapdragon 845 chipset. In terms of storage it has 128 GB of inbuilt storage and strangely enough it only has 4 GB of RAM. But this might be a cheaper variant of the device and other variants with higher RAM and a bigger storage might also be available.
Pixel 3 XL
In the photography department, the Pixel 3 XL still has a single 12.2 rear camera but the new device surprisingly has two front cameras. The front cameras have a resolution of 8 MP each. Out of the two front cameras, one has the standard lens and the second has a wide angle lens for taking group selfies. As for recording videoss, the rear camera can record 4K videos at 30FPS and the front camera can only record video upto 1080p.
The phone runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. Another noticeable feature the device has is Active Edge. This activates the Google Assistant by squeezing the sides of the smartphone. Previous leaks of the device state that the smartphone has a 3,430 mAh lithium ion battery.
Though the upcoming Pixel 3 devices have leaked before their official launch. We believe that Google still has some fancy tricks up their sleeve and might demonstrate some surprising elements about their latest flagship.
Finally, Google will officially launch the device tomorrow and clear up all the rumors that have been building up. Also, we might see a new version of the their Chromecast digital media player and even a Chrome OS tablet.
The launch of the OnePlus 6T is near and the device seems to be up fro pre-order on Amazon. The deal was available for some time and is no longer visible. It also offered Type-C Earphones and Rs 500 Amazon Pay Balance if you pre-book the device. The option is no longer available on Amazon and came shortly after OnePlus took to its twitter handle to announce that something exciting regarding the OnePlus 6T is on its way.
Reports suggest that pre-bookings for the device will open from the date of the official announcement in India and will end on October 30. The device is pegged to start shipping from November 1. However, we still have to stay tuned to the company’s official twitter handle to see what else the offer holds. One thing is for sure, early users will be getting the Type-C earphones bundled with the device, which will put an end to user woes regarding the lack of a headphone jack.
The OnePlus 6T will have an in-display fingerprint scanner, a water drop notch on its display. It is said to be faster than its predecessor. This can be inferred from the tagline for the device, which reads ‘Unlock the Speed’.
Specifications
Despite the fact that a ‘T’ upgrade does not carry very significant changes, the OnePlus 6T is already shaping up to be very different from its predecessor. This could mean that for the first time, we could see a major jump in specifications. However, the device is said to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 8 GB of RAM. The device may also have a 512 GB variant as OnePlus does not offer memory card support for its devices. The OnePlus 6T will have a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display, according to reports. The display features a water-drop notch and an in-display fingerprint scanner, which has been confirmed. It is said to have a 3,700 mAh battery and will run Android 9 Pie.
The smartphone industry has been growing at an unprecedented rate. With cut-throat competition, manufacturers are making breakthroughs almost every few months. For some, it is the battle to be on the top and for the others, it is the war to survive. So, we take you through the top smartphones which are set to launch soon. The specifications are based on various leaks and the official specs will only be revealed after the launch of the devices.
Google Pixel 3
The upcoming flagship devices from Google is one of the most and least anticipated phones. The reason being that even though they will be great devices, a series of leaks have laid the devices bare before us. With unboxing videos and reviews doing rounds of the vast internet, the only thing which is possibly left to know is the price. The Google Pixel series is the only one to have stuck to a single lens camera setup, even in 2019. This does not make the devices dated or dull the camera performance.
The Google Pixel 2 has one of the best smartphone cameras out there, despite the fact that it has been an year since its launch. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will continue to carry what has now become a signature single camera setup. However, Google has given in to another trend from the smartphone industry. The infamous notch. The larger, Google Pixel 3 XL has a huge notch while the Pixel 3 will sport a more conventional design.
Both the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The phones will have a 5.4 inch display. Both pixel phones will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage in the base variants. The top variant may offer upto 256 GB of storage. The smaller Pixel 3 has a 3000 mAh battery while the larger XL has a 3400 mAh battery.
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will launch on October 9.
OnePlus 6T
The OnePlus 6T is going to launch on October 16 and fans cannot contain their excitement. The upcoming device will see major changes such as the presence if an In-display fingerprint sensor and a water drop notch. A ‘T’ upgrade does not usually see such changes. Upgrades in terms of camera, battery and speed are possible, making the device even more appealing. However, OnePlus has let go of the headphone jack and the decision does not sit well with some fans. But, it is highly improbable that the someone would shun this device over a headphone jack.
The device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and have 8 GB of RAM. In terms of storage, the device will have 512 GB of storage as OnePlus does not offer microSD card support with its devices. It has a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display with a tiny waterdrop notch. The device will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and has a 3,700 mAh battery.
The OnePlus 6T will launch on October 17.
Nokia 9 PureView
The Nokia 9 PureView is one of the most unique devices on the list as it sports a penta camera setup, according to report. The penta camera setup is a patented technology, belonging to Zeiss. Additionally, reports say that the Nokia 9 has the PureView tag. The PureView tag indicates a device which is revolutionary in terms of camera performance.
Additionally, the Nokia 9 has a massive 4150 mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device has a 6 inch AMOLED display. It runs on the Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 8 GB of RAM. The device has 256 GB of internal storage and an IP68 certification.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
With its launch around the corner, Huawei is stirring up curiosity with the Mate 20 Pro. The Mate 20 Pro features a unique triple camera setup design. The design is in a square with the LED flash filling in the last spot in the box. The device will run on the Kirin 980 SoC as announced by Huawei. The Kirin 980 is the next flagship from Huawei and is manufactured by the 7nm process. Huawei claims that the Kirin 980 is faster than Apple’s latest A12 Bionic chip.
The device has a 6.3 inch screen with a tiny, water drop notch. Along with the Kirin 980, it has the Mali G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing Unit and DDR4 RAM. Under the hood, it has a 4,000 mAh battery . It has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The cameras range from f/1.8 to f/2.4 in terms of aperture and have varying focal lengths from 16 mm to 80 mm.
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is set to launch on October 16.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Prois set to be the next big thing from Samsung. The device is said to feature a quad camera setup, a first for the company which recently launched the Galaxy A7 with a triple camera. With these devices, it is clear that Samsung is not saving all the best features for its flagship devices and is now focusing on all segments.
The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro has a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 512 GB using a microSD card. It packs a 3720 mAh battery. The four cameras are a main camera, a depth sensor, a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens.
The device is set to launch at the special Galaxy Event on October 11.
Lenovo might be working on the successor of their very popular K8 Note. The K8 note was launched back in August 2017. The phone was feature packed and offered good value for money. Now a poster of a mystery Lenovo device has surface online. The poster reads “The Killer Returns”. It might be the successor to the K8 Note as it has been referred to as killer note previously on some forums. This could also be the Lenovo Z5 which has already been launched in China and is performing well in terms of sales.
Lenovo K8 Note
The smartphone has a 5.5 inch display. It runs on the Mediatek Helio X23 processor along with a Mali-T880 GPU. It has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage. In the camera department, it has 13 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras and a 13 MP selfie camera with LED flash. It also has a fingerprint sensor. At the time of launch it had a price tag of Rs. 14,999 which has now come down to Rs 9,600.
The K8 Note from 2017 did well in terms of sales. But because of fierce competition from other Chinese companies like Xiomi and Oppo the sales saw a dip. These other Chinese companies have been launching smartphones with much higher specifications at very competitive prices.
Therefore, Lenovo now needs to come up with excellent smartphones at even better prices. The poster is one indication to an upcoming launch of a Lenovo smartphone. We can expect Lenovo to deliver a great package as such competition between the companies turn out to be best for the consumers.
The poster also gives us a date which is 16th Ocober 2018. However, for now we can only wait for the company’s official announcements.
You can also watch our unboxing for the Lenovo K8 Note.
It is that time of year when the e-commerce giants, Amazon and Flipkart lock horns and try to rake in as many customers as possible by offering lucrative discounts. Both the companies have announced their own versions of high discount sales. Amazon is calling it the Diwali Great Indian Festival Sale which commences on 10 October and ends on 15 October. Whereas, Flipkart calls it as Big Billion Days which will take place between 10th-14th October.
We will continuously update this post to give you the latest deals. So keep watching this space regularly.
A bunch of products like electronics, smartphones, accessories and home decor will be available at heavily discounted prices. A lot of companies have announced the discounts their devices will be available at. We at iGyaan bring you the best deals announced till now.
(Note: Smartphone discounts will begin from 11th October even though the sale begins on 10th October)
Honor seems very optimistic about the Big Billion Days Sale and plans to sell a million smartphones during the the upcoming festive season. They have announced great discounts on their smartphones. Some of them are:
Honor 9N
The Honor 9N will be available at a discount of Rs. 4,000. The 3 GB RAM/32 GB ROM variant & the 4 GB RAM/64 GB ROM variant will be available at Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999 respectively down from their original Rs. 11,999 and Rs 13,999 price tag. The Honor 9N has a 5.8 inch Full HD display and the Kirin 659 Octa Core processor. The device has 16 MP front camera and 13 MP + 2 MP dual real cameras.
The Honor 7A will be available for Rs 7,999 which is Rs 3,000 down from it’s original Rs 10,999 price tag. The smartphone has a 5.7 inch HD+ display. It has a 3 GB RAM and 32 GB of ROM. Talking about the processor ithe device has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor along with the Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of cameras, it has an 8 MP front camera and 13 MP +2 MP rear cameras. The smartphone has a 3,000 mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 will be available at Rs 29,990 which is Rs 16,000 less than its original Rs 45,990 price tag. The device has a 5.8 inch Super AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 835 processor along with the Adreno 540 GPU. The device has an 8MP front camera and a 12 MP rear camera. The smartphone has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. It has a 3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery.
Another notable mention is the Moto Z2 Force which will get a 50% discount and will be available for Rs. 17,499. This is a true flagship device that has exceptional build quality and great user experience.
The Lenovo K8 Plus was launched at Rs 10,999 for the 3 GB RAM variant in September 2017. In the sale it will be sold for Rs. 6,999/- that is Rs 4000 less than the original price. It has dual 13 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and an 8 MP front camera with LED flash. The smartphone has Octa-Core Helio P25 processor along with Mali-T880MP2 GPU. The phone packs a huge 4,000 mAh battery. In terms of display it has a 5.2 inch FUL HD capacitive touchscreen with a pixel density of 424 ppi. This smartphone one of the best option in the budget segment at this crazy price. With its dual cameras, fingerprint sensor and great battery, this smartphone will give the Realme C1 and Xiaomi 6A a very tough run for their money.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro has a 5.99 inch capacitive display. The device is powered by Snapdragon 636 Octa-Core processor along with an Adreno 509 GPU. In terms of memory and storage it is available in three variants 3 GB RAM/ 32 GB ROM, 4 GB RAM/64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM/64GB ROM. Although the key highlight of this device it’s 5,000 mAh mammoth battery. During the sale all three variants will be get a Rs 2,000 discount. The price for the variants is as follow:
Asus Zenfone 5Z has a 6.2 inch capacitive display with a notch. The device is powered by flagship Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core processor along with an Adreno 630 GPU. In terms of memory and storage it has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage. It has a a 3,300 mAh battery that supports fast charging. During the sale, the smartphone will be available at a discount of Rs 5,000. The price after discount is Rs 24,999/-
The Oppo A71 with 3 GB RAM and 13 MP rear camera gets a discount of 4,000 and will go on sale for Rs. 6,990/-. Also the Xperia R1 dual with Snapdragon 430 will be available for Rs. 6,990 after a 3000 discount.
Along with these superb deals, HDFC Bank customers get 10% additional Instant discount. Flipkart is also offering great value for old phones under exchange offers.
Amazon Deals
Amazon has not announced a lot of deals for now but we will get to know more about them in the coming days. Though one very popular device to get a discount is the OnePlus 6. The OnePlus 6 has flagship specs at a very competitive price. The OnePlus 6 has been appreciated by one and all. The 64 GB variant that sells for Rs. 34,999 currently will see a temporary price cut of Rs. 5,000 and will be available for Rs. 29,999 during the sale.
Amazon is teasing a lot of devices with discounts but they have not disclosed the exact price for those smartphones. We will have to wait for Amazon to announce the prices for these products.
Overall, the upcoming sales will bring us a lot of deals which means a lot of savings during the upcoming festive season. We will keep an eye on these deals and update you with the new updates as they come out.
Samsung Galaxy S9
This is the latest flagship from Samsung. The Galaxy S9 is one of the top smartphone that is available in the market. It has a 5.8 inch Super AMOLED Capacitve touchscreen display with an insane pixel density of 57o ppi. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core processor along with the Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone has 64 GB ROM with 4 GB RAM. It has a battery of 3000 mAh and supports fast-charging.
In the sale it will be available for Rs. 42,990/- which is much lower than it’s original price which was Rs 62,500/-.
Hype around the upcoming OnePlus 6T has been building up for some time now. The company has been constantly posting cues about the OnePlus 6T on their twitter account. They have already confirmed a few features prior to the release of the new device. One of the most highlighted feature has been the in-display fingerprint sensor. The company confirmed that the 6T will not have the rear fingerprint sensor for unlocking the device. Instead, it would have the fingerprint sensor built right under the display of the phone. The company also confirmed that the 6T will not have the 3.5 mm headphone jack, and this will make room for new technology.
A lot of leaks of the device have surfaced online. One notable leak was the alleged poster for the upcoming smartphone. The poster reads ‘Unlock The Speed’ which will be the new slogan. With the slogan the company can possibly be referring to the unlock speed of the in screen fingerprint sensor. Also in the poster we can see that OnePlus 6T has a waterdrop notch display.
To support all the claims that this might be the actual phone, a British case vendor has listed cases and screen protector for the OnePlus 6T before it’s official release. The screen protector shows a cutout for the notch and the case is missing the space for the headphone jack.
The cases are not yet available for sale but their is a notify option. A 3rd party company would not list cases for an unofficial device without any concrete insight proof. That is the reason we believe the OnePlus 6T might actually look like this. However, OnePlus has scheduled an event for October 18 where the device will be officially announced and all the rumours would be cleared up.
The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are set to launch on October 16 in London. The devices sport a triple camera setup on the rear and a water-drop notch on the display. The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are highly anticipated devices and sure to bring in some innovation as Huawei had mocked Apple for not bringing something new with their iPhones this year.
While the Huawei Mate 20 Pro had been leaked many times before, we now see what is claimed to be an official press render of the Huawei Mate 20. The Mate 20 is the cheaper version of the Mate 20 Pro, therefore it will lack a few features, although it is not certain right now as to what these features will be.
Another leak shows the alleged price of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro along with the new MediaPad M5 Lite Tablet.
The prices are in Swiss Francs and puts the Mate 20 between $ 850 and $ 900. The Mate 20 Pro, sits at around $ 1100. These prices are surprising to say the least and might not go too well with some of Huawei’s fans.
Specifications
The device will feature a 6.3 inch screen with a small water drop notch. The camera setup is in a square with three lenses and an LED flash. The Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro will be running on Huawei’s new flagship processor, the Kirin 980. The Kirin 980 is made with the 7nm manufacturing process and is promised to be the fastest chip. It will have a Mali G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing unit and DDR4 RAM.
Reports claim that the cameras will range from f/1.8 to f/2.4 in terms of aperture and form 16 to 80 mm in terms of focal length. The device is said to pack a 4,000 mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Specific details about the device will only be known at its launch, on October 9. However, it is expected that Huawei will blow our mind, with the amount of teasing that they had been doing.
With just a few days to go for the Launch Event, yet another leaks reveals more about the Google Pixel 3. While extensiveleakshave already covered the vital specs of the device, this new leak shows off some features of the device. They were spotted in what seems to be a catalogue for Google devices. The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will feature a ‘Top Shot’ feature and a ‘face down’ feature. Also spotted in the same leak is the upcoming Google Home Hub device.
The new Top Shot feature in the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL lets you capture the perfect shot every time, according to the leak. The content reads “Capture smiles, not blinks, and take group selfies with everyone.” What this could possibly mean is that the new feature can detect when you blink, thus taking better selfies. It also would be able to identify smiles. This is probably going to be done through AI integration with the camera. The group selfie feature also confirms that one out of the two front facing cameras on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be a wide angle lens.
Specifications
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will have a main 12 MP f /1.8 camera. The devices also have a dual front camera setup. Both the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The devices will have a 5.4 inch 2160 x 1080px and 6.71 inch 2960 x 1440px display respectively. Both Pixel devices will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage in the base variants. However, they may be offered in up to 256GB storage sizes. The smaller standard sized Pixel will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery while the larger XL will get a 3400 mAh battery.
Th catalogue also mentions that you can just flip your Pixel 3 device face down to turn off notifications. This could be one of the features that is included in Google’s Digital Wellbeing program which aims to curb your smartphone addiction. What this feature would do is basically switch your device to Do Not Disturb when you flip it. The feature is called ‘Flip to Shh’. It had already shown up in some of the Beta versions of the Digital Wellbeing program.
Google Home Hub
The Google Home Hub is a smart display designed to work with Google Assistant. The device is pegged to have a 7 inch screen and ‘crystal clear audio’. The device focuses on getting things done hands free and working with voice search. You can get your commute , calendar, reminders and more on your home screen. It will also enable you to control your lights, cameras, TVs and more utilise the Google assistant to the fullest. Most of these features are available in Alexa enabled devices and the Apple HomePod. While the Hub has an advantage over these devices in terms of a display, pricing is going to be key for Google.
The launch event for Google is set for October 9. It will see the launch of many devices other than the Pixel 3 Smartphones and the Home Hub.
Xiaomi has launched the Poco F1 Rosso Red edition. The Poco F1 is available in three variants and four different colour options which are Black, Blue, Red and an Armoured edition for the top variant. The Poco F1 starts at Rs 20,999 and at this price, offers some killer features.
However, we did notice the screen bleeding issue in our video and in our use of the device as well. Additionally the Poco F1 lacks the Widevine L1 which means that it does not support HD playback on Netflix or Amazon Prime. But, if you are ready to overlook these issues, the device is a steal at this price and the Poco F1 Rosso Red only adds to its appeal.
The Poco F1 has a 6.18 inch FHD+ display. It has a resolution of 2246 x 1080px and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The highlight of the device is the fact that it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. This chipset is used by most flagship devices. Additionally, the processor is liquid cooled offering better performance. The Poco F1 has a 4,000 mAh battery and Quick Charge 3.0 support. It sports a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera and a 20 MP front camera. The device also has IR Face Unlock and a rear fingerprint sensor.
The Poco F1 is available in three RAM and storage versions. It has 6 GB + 64 GB, 6 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 256 GB variants.
The yearly launch cycle of the Google Pixel devices this year is on Oct 9th. New images have surfaced for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL showing off what appears to be a new colour. The new Pink Sand colour is in addition to the usual Black and White colours of the Pixel devices. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been subjected to a host of leaksover the past months. A few stolen devices ending up in the hands of reviewers. We have seen unboxing videos and even reviews of the phones which usually are a tight kept secret from companies.
From the information that is available, the Pixel 3 devices are expected to have two front facing cameras. While the phones will have a main 12 MP f /1.8 rear facing camera on both the standard and XL variants. The Google Pixel 3 Xl will also be the first Pixel device to have a notched display. The front cameras and ear piece on the Pixel 3 XL will reside along with the required sensors in this notch.
Pixel 3 XL Sand Pink
Both the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The phones will have a 5.4 inch 2160 x 1080px and 6.71 inch 2960 x 1440px display respectively. Both pixel phones will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage in the base variants. However, may be offered in up to 256GB storage sizes. The smaller standard sized Pixel will be powered by a 3000 mAh battery while the larger XL will get a 3400 mAh battery.
Rumors point towards a one more different Green/teal colour also known as “Mint.” But industry experts claim that the Pixel devices will only be launched in three colours. The launch for the Pixel 3 phones is around the corner and we know almost everything there is to know about the phones. There is, however, still a slim chance that Google has been trolling the internet with these leaks. And the real Pixel devices will be completely different in design. We wouldn’t hold our breath on that though.
The Pixel phones should start around the US$ 699 price tag. This would peg them at around Rs. 50,000 in the Indian market. India is also expected to get the Pixel phones by the end of October 2018.
Panasonic has launched the Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro smartphones in India. The devices have features such as InfraRed Face Unlock and wireless charging. The Eluga X1 is priced at Rs 22,990 and the Eluga X1 Pro will cost Rs 26,990 and will go on sale on October 10th.
Panasonic Eluga X1
The Eluga X1 has a stainless steel body with a 2.5D curved glass back. The display has the popular notch and the back of the device hosts the dual camera setup and the fingerprint scanner. It has a 6.18 inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 px. It has Gorilla Glass 3 for protection against scratches.
The device runs on the Mediatek Helio P60 processor and has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The storage on the device is expandable up to 256 GB using a microSD card. It packs a 3,000 mAh battery and runs Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box.
The device has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera with AI technology and Screen Recognition Technology. It has features such as Face Beauty Mode, Bokeh effect, Live Photos, Time Lapse and Group Selfie. It has a 16 MP front camera for better selfies.
Panasonic Eluga X1 Pro
The Panasonic Eluga X1 Pro is similar to the Eluga X1 in all aspects except for RAM and storage options. The device has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 256 GB. Both the smartphones use the same Mediatek Helio P60 Processor.
The devices have InfraRed Face Unlock and wireless charging, which is not usually seen in this price segment. The IR FaceUnlock lets you unlock your device even in darkness. The device have a 3. mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port.
The Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro have a lot of AI features. Panasonic has introduced its AI and Machine Learning Platform Arbo Hub on these smartphones. The Arbo Hub provides access to multiple apps on just one platform. It has services such as cab bookings, bill payments, news, sports, and more. Panasonic has partnered with multiple apps to ensure a better experience.
Panasonic is aiming to get back into the market with these new smartphones. However, it is trying to enter through the highly competitive mid-range segment. While it does offer features such as wireless charging and IR Face Unlock, its competitors offer faster processors and devices like the Poco F1 offer the flagship Snapdragon 845 SoC at a lesser price. However, Panasonic is trying to mainly target the offline market and will make the devices available in retail stores and also Flipkart.
The Moto One Power is the latest offering from Motorola in India. The device was launched on 24th September at a press event. The device is Motorola’s contender in the highly competitive mid range smartphone market. However, Motorola has managed to pack in features that allow it to stand out from the crowd. The smartphone will go on sale in India today for the first time. The company will sell the samrtphone in flash sales on Flipkart and today happens to be the first one at 12 noon. The device ships with Android One Oreo operating system. The smartphone is a Android one device, the company will roll out latest Android versions pretty fast.
The Moto One Power has a 6.2 inch notch display. It is a full HD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a pixel density of 403 ppi. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 chipset. This is an Octa-Core CPU with Kyro 260 processors that is clocked at 1.8 GHz. It has the Adreno 509 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, it has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage and it also supports microSD cards up to 256 GB.
Talking about the optics of the device, it has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual back camera setup with LED flash and the front camera is a 12 MP shooter with flash. It supports dual 4G VoLTE and has a triple slot tray that can accept two SIM cards and a microSD card simultaneously.
The smartphone has 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a Type-C USB connector for charging and data transfers. The device can be securely unlocked by the Finger Print sensor or the pattern lock. One key highlight of the device is it’s 5000 mAh mammoth battery. The device also supports Turbo charging and Motorola is kind enough to pack in the fast charge in the box itself.
The device only comes in a Black colour option and has a price tag of Rs. 15,999 and will be exclusively available on Flipkart.
HMD Global unveiled the Nokia 7.1 Plus smartphone at its highly anticipated event in London. The Nokia 7.1 is made up of all the right things that Nokia had done during its glory days. It has a 5.84 inch FHD+ HDR display, a premium and stylish finish, a Zeiss rear camera setup and Android One.
Design
The Nokia 7.1 has a simple but elegant design. It is made of one piece aluminium and 2.5D curved glass edges. The display sports a notch and the back of the device has the dual rear camera setup, along with the fingerprint scanner and Android One branding.
Sporting a 5.85 inch FHD+ display with a notch, and has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. It has a 19:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 432 ppi. The Nokia 7.1 is the first smartphone by HMD to carry their “Pure Display” technology. Usually, flagship devices have HDR10 support, making the display more crisp.
The Nokia 7.1 has a special chip created by PixelWorks which helps it to convert any content to the HDR10 format. This is the standard HDR format and Nokia says this conversion is done in real-time. What this means is that no matter what you will view on your device, it will be in HDR. An HDR display is not a bump in resolution but in terms of the Dynamic Range, resulting in more vivid, contrasting colours and a better viewing experience.
Processor
The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC with the Adreno 509 GPU. It has an Octa Core Kryo 260 CPU with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz. It offers 3 GB and 4 GB RAM options and 32 GB and 64 GB storage options. The storage is expandable up to 400 GB using a microSD card. Under the hood, the device packs a 3,060 mAh battery. Nokia claims that it will offer full day performance.
Running Android Oreo out of the box, the device will receive Android 9 Pie by the end of November, according to the company. The Nokia 7.1 runs on Android One. This gives the device a clean stock Android experience and speedy software updates.
Camera
The Nokia 7.1 has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup. The 12 MP f/1.8 is a Zeiss lens which offers the highest quality, according to Nokia. We have seen that earlier Nokia devices with Zeiss lenses always offered a great camera experience and the same can be expected from the Nokia 7.1. The 5 MP lens is a depth sensor. This helps the camera create better portraits, and also support the live Bokeh feature.
As of now, Nokia only offers this feature in its Flagship Nokia 8 smartphone. The live Bokeh mode features a slider which lets the user control the amount of blur in the background while taking a shot. The device also features a 8 MP front facing camera with an aperture of f/2.0. The device also features an improved ‘bothie mode’ which allows users to take a picture using the front and rear camera at the same time. The camera also has AI integration which will improve its performance.
Price & Availability
The Nokia 7.1 has been launched and will reach the European market soon. However, there is no word about the India launch. The device will go on sale in the US for $ 349 which is around Rs 25,000 and is available in Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel colours.
