Xiaomi India launched the Mi TV 4 in India on the 14th of February at a price of Rs. 39999. Similarly, the company is all set to launch more affordable smart TVs in India on 7th March. Xiaomi India has created an event page on Mi.com for the 7th of March. Manu Jain has also started teasing a new product launch on Twitter using the hashtag #SwitchToSmart. According to the page, the event will be live streamed at 3 PM IST.
As per our previous report, the company is expected to launch the Mi TV 4A 32 inch and 43 inch in India. These smart TVs are expected to retail at Rs 12,999 and Rs 21,999, respectively. In fact, these TVs were officially listed on Mi.com for a while.
Features of Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 inch
This will be the most affordable smart TV from the company, which is expected to retail for Rs 12,999. As mentioned above, the TV will have a 32 inch display with 1366 × 768px resolution. Under the hood, the TV will be powered by Amlogic Quad-core chipset with 1GB RAM and 4GB storage.
The TV will be powered by the custom PatchWall OS based on Android. The TV will support all the standard connectivity ports like Dual HDMI port, USB type-A port, and a normal 3 Pin connector. As this is a smart TV, it will also support WiFi wireless network. However, the 32 inch model does not support Bluetooth.
Patchwall AI allows for better content curation
Features of Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 43 inch
The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A is expected to retail for Rs 21,999. The television comes with 1920 x 1080px LCD panel. Under the hood, the TV will be powered by the same Amlogic Quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 8GB storage. Similarly, the 43 inch model will offer premium features like HDR 10 capability and support for Bluetooth.
The 43 inch model will have a similar selection of ports as of the 32 inch variant with an additional USB port. This TV will also run on the Xiaomi’s custom PatchWall OS with content from Hungama and Voot. Similarly, the company will include more streaming services in the near future.
HMD Global launched the Nokia 7 Plus at MWC 2018. Leaked way ahead of its official launch, the Nokia 7 Plus garnered a lot of interest. It was touted to be the first-ever Nokia smartphone with an 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the Nokia 89 Sirocco, launched along with the 7 Plus, has the same aspect ratio. The price of the Nokia 7 Plus EUR 399 (Rs 31000).
However, if the company decides to launch the Nokia 7 Plus in India, it will have to be priced below the estimated price. The Nokia 7 Plus at a price of Rs. 25000 would really be one of the best options on the market. At Rs. 28000 or thereabouts, the Honor View10 has a better chipset and features like AI integration. However, at Rs. 25000 price bracket, the Nokia 7 Plus has competition from the Moto X4 and Honor 8 Pro at best.
The Moto X4 has a glass back while the Nokia 7 Plus has an aluminium unibody design. However, the Nokia 7 Plus has subtle accents around the camera and fingerprint sensor, similar to the Nokia 6 (2018). So, if the Nokia 7 Plus is launched at around Rs. 25000, which smartphone comes out on top? Let’s find out!
Samsung unpacked the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ at MWC 2018. Similarly, a new rugged Samsung has surfaced online. According to reports, this could be the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5. Samsung is one of the major smartphone makers to launch rugged smartphones.
The Galaxy Xcover 5 will be the successor of the Galaxy Xcover 4, which was launched in March 2017. Unlike the Galaxy S8 Active, the Xcover 4 had mediocre specifications. Similarly, the Xcover 5 is expected to continue the trend. However, for the most part, these devices will be limited to the western/European market. In fact, the Galaxy Xcover 4 was released in Germany only.
Expected specifications of Galaxy Xcover 5
The render shows a single primary camera bump with triple LED flash with a rugged unibody construction. The smartphone might have a 5 inch 1280 x 720p Super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass protection.
Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to be powered by the Exynos chipset with 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB storage. Similarly, the device might have a 13 MP primary camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera. Finally, the device is expected to feature a 3000 mAh sealed battery.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 will not be for the power users. In fact, this smartphone will be for those, who are looking for a solid smartphone. At least on paper, the device has all the bells and whistles for being a rugged smartphone.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 and the Note 5 Pro in India on the 14th February. The company has already had two flash sales on Flipkart and Mi.com. At the time of launch, the company announced four colour variants Gold, Black, Lake Blue, and Rose Gold. However, in both the sales the devices were only available in the Black and Gold Variant.
These devices will go on sale for the third time on the 7th of March. Similarly, Flipkart has now listed all the four colour variations of the Note 5 and the Note 5 Pro. The company might sell all the four variants of the smartphones from the next sale. However, the 6GB version is not yet listed on Flipkart, which will be available at a later date.
Do note that the Redmi Note 5 and the Note 5 Pro are also expected to be available offline from 6th March. However, there is no official word from Xiaomi regarding this latest development.
Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with either 4GB or 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. In fact, this is the first smartphone in the world to feature this chipset.
The smartphone has a dual primary camera setup with a 12 MP primary camera and secondary 5 MP depth sensing sensor. For the first time, the company has used a 20 MP front-facing camera with soft selfie-light. In fact, this is the first Xiaomi Redmi smartphone to support face unlock
In terms of operating system, the smartphone runs on Android 7 Nougat with custom MIUI skin on the top. Finally, the smartphone features a 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick charge 2.0 capability.
Redmi Note 5
Specifications of Redmi Note 5
The smartphone has a 5.99-inch display with a 2160 x 1080px resolution which translates to an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is one of the biggest changes in the Redmi Note series.
Under the hood, the Redmi 5 Plus has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card.
The Redmi Note 5 Plus is powered by a massive 4000 mAh battery which, according to Xiaomi, has a standby time of up to 17 days. The device has a micro USB port for charging and data syncing along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device has a 12MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary camera with beautify 3.0 software.
Apple started it and now Android OEMs are following the trend. A teaser from Oppo confirms that the upcoming Oppo R15 and the Oppo R15 Plus will have a notch. In fact, the smartphone looks similar to the Asus ZenFone 5.
From the initial impression of the teaser, the Oppo R15 and R15 Plus has an almost bezel-less design with a notch on the top.
Speculated specifications of Oppo R15
The Oppo R15 is expected to have a 5.99 inch 2160 x 1080px OLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by either Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 or 660 chipset with up to 6GB RAM and 64GB Storage.
The smartphone will have a dual primary camera setup. In fact, it is speculated to have a similar camera setup as of the OnePlus 5T. For the front-facing camera, the device might have a 16 MP shooter with facial recognition.
Asus Zenfone 5Z
Speculated specifications of Oppo R15 Plus
The Oppo R15 Plus will have a 6.2 inch OLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Similarly, the plus model is also expected have an In-screen fingerprint scanner like the Vivo APEX. The smartphone is expected to feature the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 series chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
The smartphone will have a similar camera setup like the Oppo R15. Finally, the Oppo R15 Plus will have a slightly bigger battery with a possible wireless charging support.
Conclusion
The Oppo R15 and the Oppo R15 Plus are expected to feature the latest technology in the smartphone industry. However, just like the Oppo R11s, these devices might just be limited to the Chinese market. In fact, the OnePlus 6 is also expected to feature a similar design with a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.
HTC started to follow the trend of 18:9 taller display smartphones from the HTC U11+. However, unlike most smartphone makers, the company hasn’t launched any mid-tier smartphone with an 18:9 display.
The HTC Desire 12 Plus could be the first affordable HTC smartphone with 18:9 aspect ratio display. In fact, there is a standard HTC Desire 12, which has a smaller screen with similar specifications. Similarly, these mobiles are also expected to follow a new design trend.
HTC Desire 12
HTC Desire 12 has a 5.5-inch 1440 x 720px LCD display. Under the hood, the phone is powered by MediaTek Quad-core chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The HTC Desire 12 is equipped with a 12 MP primary camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera.
Finally, the device packs in a non-user replaceable 2730 mAh Li-ion battery. Similarly, the smartphone will not support fast charging due to the chipset incapabilities.
HTC Desire 12 Plus
The HTC Desire 12 Plus inherits the same 1440 x 720px LCD display. However, now the display measures 5.99 inch with 268 ppi. The Desire 12 Plus is powered by a much powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-core chipset based on 14 nm FinFET architecture. The smartphones have 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.
The Desire 12 Plus has a similar 12MP primary camera and a slightly upgraded 8MP front-facing camera. Even the battery gets a slight upgrade, which now has 2965 mAh Li-ion battery with Qualcomm Quick charge 3.0 support.
Conclusion
If launched in India, the HTC Desire 12 and the Desire 12 Plus will share the market with devices like the Redmi Note 5, Honor 7x, and the Honor 9 Lite. However, the company has to launch these smartphones at a very competitive pricing to make a mark in the markets like India and China.
HTC might launch the Desire 12 series in the Spring of 2018. However, as of now, there is no information on the pricing or the availability of the smartphone.
Honor is testing the beta version of the Android 8 Oreo build on the Honor 7X. In fact, the update is already available in Italy, Spain, France and Germany. Once the beta testing completes, the update will be made available globally.
What’s new?
The Android 8 Oreo update comes with custom EMUI 8 skin. With the latest update, the UI has been refined with. Similarly, the smartphone also gets the AI capabilities in the camera department. According to reports, the final version of the update will be available by mid-2018.
Specifications of Honor 7x
The Honor 7X has a 5.9 inch LTPS IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px display which translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the Honor 7X has the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset, Mali-T830 MP2 GPU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The onboard storage is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The device is powered by a 3340 mAh battery which charges via a micro USB slot. Since the device has thin bezels, the fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the below the dual-camera setup.
The Honor 7X runs Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 6.0 on top which gives a user more options for customising their phones.
The smartphone has a dual camera setup at the back. One of the cameras is equipped with a 16MP sensor while the other one is a 2MP depth sensor. The camera setup at the back has PDAF and records 1080P videos at 30fps. On the front is an 8MP camera which also records 1080P videos.
Conclusion
The Honor 7x is one of the best budget smartphones at the Rs 14,000 price mark. At this price tag, the smartphone has a great dual primary camera setup and an 8 MP front-facing camera. Similarly, the smartphone’s build quality is no bargainer as well. Finally, the Android 8 Oreo update makes this smartphone an all-rounder package.
Huawei is getting ready to launch its next-generation flagship smartphones in Paris. The company is expected to launch at least 3 models including Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei P20, and the Huawei P20 Pro. In fact, the company was advertising the launch event at MWC 2018.
According to the Twitter tipster,the Huawei P20 will have 32GB storage and 16 MP main camera and the Huawei P20 Pro will have 64GB storage and 18 MP main camera. Similarly, the Huawei P20 Lite will have 32GB storage and 16 MP camera.
Specifications of Huawei P20 Lite
The smartphone is expected to have a 6 inch display with a 2880 x 1440 px resolution. Just like the Mate 10, Huawei could use an OLED panel as well. As seen in the renders, the corners are curved which means an OLED panel is expected on the Huawei P11 Lite as well.
Under the hood, it will have the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset along with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The fingerprint sensor will be placed on the back of the phone. While the smartphone is expected to be thin, it is expected to house a big battery that will support SuperCharge.
Specifications of Huawei P20
The phone is expected to have a 6 inch 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with a notch on the top. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. However, we might also see a plus version with OLED display and 8GB RAM.
The smartphone is likely to house a dual lens primary camera setup with RGB + wide angle lens combination. On to the front, the smartphone is likely to have dual camera setup. In fact, the dual front-facing camera can aid the facial recognition system as well.
Specifications of Huawei P20 Plus
The device will have a 6.2 inch 2160 x 1080 px OLED display with a notch on the top. The smartphone will be powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Similarly, we might also see an 8GB RAM model.
The smartphone is likely to house a triple lens primary camera setup with RGB + wide angle + telephoto lens combination. On to the front, the smartphone is likely to have dual camera setup. In fact, the dual front-facing camera can aid the facial recognition system as well.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 5 in India on the 14th February 2018. The Redmi Note 5 retails at a price of Rs 9,999 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro starts at Rs 13,999. Up until now, these devices were exclusively available online via Flipkart and Mi.com through flash sales.
It appears that the devices will be available across India in offline retail stores from the 6th of March. However, do note that the smartphones will be priced Rs 500 extra compared to the online pricing. However, there is no official word from Xiaomi regarding this latest development.
The Redmi Note 5 with 3GB RAM will be available for Rs 10,499 instead of Rs 9,999 and the 4GB RAM variant will be available for Rs 13,499 instead of Rs 12,999. Similarly, the Redmi Note 5 Pro with 4GB RAM will be available for Rs 14,499. However, the 6GB RAM variant will be made available in the later part of March.
Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Dual-Camera Redmi Note 5 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with either 4GB or 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. In fact, this is the first smartphone in the world to feature this chipset.
The smartphone has a dual primary camera setup with a 12 MP primary camera and secondary 5 MP depth sensing sensor. For the first time, the company has used a 20 MP front-facing camera with soft selfie-light.
In terms of operating system, the smartphone runs on Android 7 Nougat with custom MIUI skin on the top. Finally, the smartphone features a 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick charge 2.0 capability.
Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Redmi Note 5
It has a 5.99-inch display with a 2160 x 1080px resolution which translates to an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is one of the biggest changes in the Redmi Note series.
Under the hood, the Redmi 5 Plus has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card. That being said, this chipset is extremely popular in the price segment and won’t disappoint a lot of power users.
The Redmi Note 5 Plus is powered by a massive 4000 mAh battery which, according to Xiaomi, has a standby time of up to 17 days. The device has a micro USB port for charging and data syncing along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device has a 12MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary camera with beautify 3.0 software.
Samsung is known for its signature TVs with the OLED panel. However, the company is slowly shifting towards the Quantum Dot technology. In fact, the company announced a couple of Smart TVs based on QLED technology at CES 2018. On March 7th, 2018, the company is expected to launch few more models of mainstream TVs using Quantum Dot technology.
Samsung is all set to launch the next generation Smart TV series in New York at the American Stock Exchange in Manhattan. The company is expected to launch 8K resolution smart TVs. In fact, Samsung showcased a TV with 8K resolution at CES 2018.
Features of 2018 QLED Samsung TVs
A report from Korea stated that the 2018 QLED TVs features will be centred on the Bixby. The TVs will be AI driven based on Samsung’s SmartThings technology. The Bixby will be used for the effortless content discovery and sharing. However, we are yet to see the implementation of Bixby on a TV platform.
Conclusion
The Samsung 2018 QLED TV series will showcase the power of the smart TV with an AI-enabled operating system. However, these TVs will be priced at a premium price tag.
The recently concluded MWC 2018 was devoid of a Xiaomi spectacle. This was, however, expected since the company announced a March event for the launch of the Mi MIX 2S. Over the past few weeks, we haven’t seen a lot of leaked images of the Mi MIX 2S but, a few specifications have been revealed. However, a new image of the device has surfaced which reveals a very interesting feature of the Mi MIX 2S.
The leaked image shows an “Always On” display with a fingerprint image. This suggests an in-display fingerprint sensor, similar to the Vivo X20 Plus UD. The always on display might seem Un-Xiaomi like but, considering this device will have an OLED display, it is believable. Thanks to it being an OLED panel, an always-on display mode won’t consume a lot of battery.
However, the most talked-about feature of the Mi MIX 2S so far has been the notch. Unlike new Android smartphones, Xiaomi will have a different implementation of the infamous notch. The front camera will be housed in a small protrusion on the top right corner. The leaked image shows a smartphone with black bezels and the display is turned off. Therefore, it is hard to gauge whether this a genuine image.
This leak corroborates with a recent report that suggests that the Mi MIX 2S will have Samsung’s OLED panels. If true, the Mi MIX 2S could be one of the best smartphones of this year. It has already been confirmed the Mi MIX 2S will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Specs
Most of the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S are already known. In fact, the company announced that the Mi MIX 2S will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The smartphone will be launched in China on 27th March. Similarly, the smartphone will have a notch on the right corner, which houses the front-facing camera.
Mi MIX 2s Leaked Specs
As this is a premium smartphone, we are anticipating 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This time around, the MIX 2S is expected to offer superior camera performance compared to the Mi MIX.
Unlike the Xiaomi Mi 7, the MIX 2S has a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The device will have a massive 4400 mAH Li-ion battery with fast charging. However, we are unsure about the wireless charging, as the last two Mi MIX models featured ceramic panel, which doesn’t support wireless charging.
Update: Xiaomi India has removed the listings from the website.
Xiaomi India is expected to launch the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A in India in the next few days. The company might launch the 32 inch and 43 inch version of the TV in India. Subsequently, the prices of these TVs have also been leaked online. In fact, the televisions are expected to look like the Xiaomi Mi TV 4.
According to the listing found on the Xiaomi, the 32 inch model is priced at Rs 12,999 and the 43 inch model is priced at Rs 21,999 respectively. However, nothing can be said with 100% surety as of now.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 inch
The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 inch has a 13366 x 768px LCD screen. The panel offers up to 3000:1 contrast ratio. Similar to the Mi TV 4, the TV runs on custom PatchOS based on Android OS powered by Amlogic 1.5 GHz Quad-core chipset with 1GB RAM and 4GB storage. The TV does support WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, dual HDMI port and a USB 2.0 port. However, do note that this specific model does not have Bluetooth connectivity. So, one cannot use Mi smart remote.
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 43 inch
The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 43 inch has a Full HD 1980 x 1080 px LG panel with 178-degree viewing angle. Similarly, the TV is powered by Amlogic Quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 8GB Storage. The TV is powered by Xiaomi’s custom PatchOS based on Android OS. The 43 inch model gets Bluetooth support, which will be missing in the 32 inch model. In fact, this TV has all the smart features like the original Mi TV 4.
Features
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 inch
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 43 inch
Display
1366 × 768px LCD Display with 3000:1 contrast ratio
Barcelona, Spain hosted yet another edition of MWC 2018 in February. While smartphones like the Galaxy S9 and Xperia XZ2 were heavily leaked, there were a few surprise launches that caught a lot of attention. Nokia, for instance, launched as many as 5 devices. So, what are the top five smartphones that launched at MWC 2018? Let’s find out!
Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+
Galaxy S9, S9+ Colour Variants
This is an obvious entry on the list. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ were the most anticipated smartphones of MWC 2018. Follow up to 2017’s successful flagship duo, a lot was expected from the Galaxy S9 and S9+. As was expected from the numerous leaks, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ did not look too different from their predecessors.
However, there are a few important upgrades that could be interesting. First one is in the camera department. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ now feature a variable aperture. The Dual Pixel 12 MP sensor has a dual f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture. In bright lighting conditions, the camera will use the f/2.4 aperture, while the wider f/1.5 aperture is used in dark lighting conditions. It also captures 720P videos at 960fps and 4K videos at 60fps, similar to the Apple iPhone X.
Also, the fingerprint sensor is finally placed below the camera module, something we saw on the Galaxy A8+ as well. The S9 has a single camera setup while the S9+ now has a dual-camera setup similar to the Galaxy Note8. Both the smartphones will be launched in India on the 6th of March and go on sale on March 16th.
This smartphone is not a consumer-ready product yet. However, it is still one of the coolest devices displayed at MWC 2018. Over the years, MWC has been a witness to some amazing concept phones. Even this year, Nokia was expected to unveil the Penta-lens concept phone. However, that did not happen. But, Vivo did turn up and one-upped its CES 2018 unveiling.
The Vivo Apex has an in-display fingerprint sensor that covers almost half the display. While the Vivo X20 Plus UD only had a regular-sized fingerprint sensor underneath the display. In fact, this is not even the most interesting feature of the Apex. To accommodate probably the thinnest bezels on a smartphone, Vivo came up with a very different implementation of the front camera. The Apex has a hidden front camera which pops out every time it has to be used.
Although it is still a concept phone, the implementation is very interesting here. Let’s hope more companies come up with consumer-ready products with such intricate and satisfying design elements.
HMD Global launched not one, not two, but five devices at MWC 2018. Apart from the smartphones, it also announced that all Nokia devices will now be Android One devices. The Nokia 7 Plus, another heavily leaked device was one of the five phones to be launched. Along with the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the Nokia 7 Plus is the only Nokia smartphone with an 18:9 aspect ratio and thin bezels. A follow up to the China-only Nokia 7, the 7 Plus has a great design and build quality.
Under the hood, the 7 Plus has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset and 2.2GHz octa-core processor. That is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card. The fingerprint sensor is now placed on the back and has the similar colour accents found on the Nokia 6 (2018).
If the European price of the smartphone is anything to go by, it will have a steep price in India. However, for it to work in the Indian market, HMD Global will have to price below Rs. 25000 to keep the Honor View10 at bay, which has flagship specifications and costs Rs. 28999. At under Rs. 25000, the 7 Plus will compete with the likes of the Moto X4.
At MWC 2018, companies like Sony and Samsung were expected to launch Snapdragon 845 powered smartphones. However, the most interesting device powered by the flagship chipset was unveiled by Asus. Apparently, this smartphone flew under the radars of leakers online and Asus had a worthy unveiling in its hands. From the moment you look at it, the Zenfone 5Z looks like an iPhone X lookalike.
Although Asus claims the notch on the Zenfone 5Z is smaller than that of the iPhone X, it is still a notch. Also, one thing that the iPhone X achieved was uniform bezels around the display, thanks to the notch. However, the Zenfone 5Z kind of defeats the purpose of a notch as it also carries a thicker chin. That being said, the flagship Asus device has a lot going on for it.
If and when Asus launches the Zenfone 5Z in India, it could nullify the effect of the OnePlus 5T if launched at a price of Rs. 40,000 or less. That is until the OnePlus 6 is launched.
For the past couple of years, Sony smartphones have failed to capture the imagination of many consumers. Even in 2017, when many smartphone makers made a shift to bezel-less design, Sony continued to launch its signature boxy style devices. However, that finally changed at MWC 2018. Sony unveiled the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact with an 18:9 aspect ratio and thin bezels. However, still not the thinnest bezels you’ll see this year.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 and the smaller sibling also run on the latest and greatest Snapdragon 845 chipset. Apart from the Galaxy S9 and Zenfone 5Z, they are the only devices to run on the new flagship chipset. Sony still has a single camera setup on the front and back. So, it has still clinged on to a few Sony signature features.
Even for the Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, the devices will have to be priced competitively in India.
Xiaomi’s Mi TV 4 is one of the best smart TV that one can get for the budget of Rs 40,000. However, the 55-inch size with 4K resolution is not everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, the 55 inch TV from Xiaomi is too much for an average Indian house. To bridge this gap, the company might launch a new TV with 42 inch screen size with 1o80p resolution. Similarly, the TV is likely to be called as Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Lite.
The Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Lite will have all the features of the Original model with a smaller footprint. The TV will have a 1080p panel, which will be similar most of the TVs. Not only that, it will have all the smart TV functionalities as well.
In terms of pricing, the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Lite is expected to be priced around Rs 20,000 price mark. If they can launch a smart TV the price tag similar to the speculated one, then this will be a blockbuster.
Samsung started the OLED trend in the early smartphone days. Now, most of the premium smartphone makers including Apple and LG have shifter to OLED screens.
OLED screens are known to produce better colours, better contrast ratio and consume low energy. Similarly, they are also known for the premature burn-in issues as well. According to a leak, Xiaomi might be the next smartphone maker to make LCD to OLED technology shift on its upcoming smartphones.
A Recent report suggests that Xiaomi ordered 1.1 million 6.01 inch OLED displays in December and 2.2 million in the second month from Samsung. This means the upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and the Xiaomi Mi 7 might feature 6.01 inch OLED displays.
Expected features of Xiaomi Mi 7
The Xiaomi Mi 7 will be the successor of the Xiaomi Mi 6, which is expected to go official in the Q2 of 2018. Considering the fact that, the smartphone features an OLED display, the smartphone might also feature an In-display fingerprint sensor like the Vivo APEX.
The Xiaomi Mi 7 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with at least 4GB RAM and 64GB Storage. We might also see models with higher RAM and storage as well. The recent partnership with the Xiaomi and Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) indicates that the smartphone might support Qi-based wireless charging.
Expected features of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S
Most of the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S are already known. In fact, the company announced that the Mi MIX 2S will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The smartphone will be launched in China on 27th March. Similarly, the smartphone will have a notch on the right corner, which houses the front-facing camera.
As this is a premium smartphone, we are anticipating 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This time around, the Mi MIX 2S is expected to offer superior camera performance compared to the Mi MIX.
Unlike the Xiaomi Mi 7, the MIX 2S has a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The device will have a massive 4400 mAH Li-ion battery with fast charging. However, we are unsure about the wireless charging, as the last two Mi MIX models featured ceramic panel, which doesn’t support wireless charging.
