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Sony Xperia 1 is the latest flagship from the Japanese electronics giant. The smartphone is the world’s first device to feature a display with a 21:9 aspect ratio which the company calls ‘CinemaWide’ display. It has a massive 6.5-inch display with a 4k OLED panel. Xperia 1 is also the first device by Sony to sport a triple rear-camera setup.
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While major smartphone manufacturers are moving towards foldable smartphones, Lenovo has launched the Tab V7, a smartphone and tablet hybrid. It was launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona. The device, as the name suggests, has a larger than usual display and a massive battery.
The Lenovo Tab V7 fits into an entirely new lineup of smartphone-tablet hybrid by the company. The device measures 177.9 x 86.5 x 7.89mm and weighs 195g. It has a 6.9 inch IPS display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The screen to body ratio of the hybrid is 81% which suggests thin bezels around the display. The device has a polycarbonate construction surrounded by metal rims. The device has dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Audio.
Under the hood, the Lenovo Tab V7 runs on the dated Snapdragon 450 which is manufactured using 14nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. For optics, the device is equipped with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock via the front camera. In terms of storage and memory, the Tab V7 will be available in two storage variants which are as follows:
The Lenovo Tab V7 is powered by massive 5180mAh battery with fast charging support. The device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and has a near-stock interface. For connectivity, there is support for dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2 and bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The Tab V7 also supports MicroSD memory expansion up to 128GB.
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The Lenovo Tab V7 will be available in Europe from the month of April for the starting price of €249 (around Rs. 20,000) for the base model. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t disclosed the Indian availability and price of the smartphone yet.
Unconventionally tall displays were never a trend in the smartphone arena, but it seems that Sony is challenging the same niche with their latest devices, which were showcased at the MWC 2019. The Xperia 10 and 10 Plus are the latest additions to the Xperia family, and both the devices sport a tall 21:9 display. Noteworthy, the devices may have a 21:9 aspect ratio, but they don’t feature the CinemaWide display which is present in the Xperia 1.
Both the Xperia 10 and 10 Plus look identical, except for the fact that Xperia 10 Plus is a bit larger than its counterpart. The Xperia 10 has a 6 inch full HD+ display with a distinct 21:9 aspect ratio, whereas the 10 Plus features a larger 6.5 inch display with the same aspect ratio. The device has a visibly large ‘forehead’ which holds the front camera, earpiece and an ambient light sensor. The rear camera setup is horizontally aligned. The volume rockers, the power button and (this time) a separate fingerprint sensor are present on the right edge of the smartphone, whereas the left edge houses the SIM card tray. The 3.5mm headphone jack can be found on the top edge of the device, while the USB Type-C port is located at the bottom of the device.
The Xperia 10 runs on the 14nm Snapdragon 630 SoC, which consists of the 64 bit 8x ARM Cortex A53 CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz. It is paired with the Qualcomm Adreno 508 GPU. The device has 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, which is expandable via the microSD slot (up to 512 GB). The elder sibling of the Xperia 10, the 10 Plus is equipped with the Snapdragon 636 chipset, which comprises of the Kryo 260 octa-core CPU, with four cores clocked at 1.8 GHz and the rest of the cores clocked at 1.6 GHz. The SoC also packs the Adreno 509 GPU. In terms of memory, the smartphone is available with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of storage, which is expandable upto 512 GB.
The Sony Xperia 10 has a dual camera setup, with one 13 MP (f/2.0) wide-angle sensor and a second 5 MP (f/2.4) sensor, whereas the Xperia 10 Plus has a combination of a 12 MP (f/1.75) primary sensor and a secondary 8 MP (f/2.4) sensor. Both the devices have the identical 8 MP (f/2.0) front camera equipped with an LED flash. Camera features include hybrid autofocus, bokeh effect, HDR, 5X digital zoom and 4K video recording.
The Sony Xperia 10 is powered by a 2,870 mAh battery, whereas its larger variant packs a 3,000 mAh battery. Both the devices have fast charging support, in addition to features like 4G VoLTE, NFC, USB Type-C etc. In terms of audio, it supports high-resolution audio, LDAC, Smart Amplifier and Qualcomm aptX HD audio. The Xperia 10 weighs in at 162 g, while the Xperia 10 Plus weighs 180g.
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The Xperia 10 has a price tag of US$ 349.99 (around Rs. 24,800) and will be available in Black and Silver colour options. On the other hand, the Xperia 10 Plus has a price tag of US$ 429.99 (around Rs. 30,500) and will have the same colour options as the Xperia 10. Both the smartphones will go live on sale on March 18 in the US. Indian pricing and availability are not confirmed as of now.
The year’s biggest technology convention, MWC (Mobile World Congress) has begun. Companies from around the globe are showcasing their latest smartphone innovations. Japanese electronics giant, Sony has unveiled several smartphones which include the high end Xperia 1, mid tier Xperia 10/10+ and the budget oriented Xperia L3. Except for the L3, the other three smartphones have an unconventional 21:9 aspect ratio display while the former has a traditional 18:9 aspect ratio display.
The Sony Xperia L3 measures 154 x 72 x 8.9mm and weighs 156 grams. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.7 inch display which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The display panel has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The device has thin left and right bezels while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively thicker. The top bezel on the front of the smartphone houses the earpiece grille and an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP selfie camera.
The right side of the Sony Xperia L3 is occupied by the volume rockers, fingerprint sensor and a separate power button while the left side is occupied by the hybrid dual SIM + SD card slot. The microphone hole, loudspeaker slit and the USB Type C port is housed on the bottom of the device. The smartphone also has a 3.5 mm audio jack which is present on the top of the handset. The smartphone is kitted with the Helio P22 SoC which is also present on devices like Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Nokia 3.1 Plus. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU and PowerVR GE8320 GPU.
The rear panel of the Xperia L3 houses the Sony branding, NFC logo and dual camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of an F/2.2 aperture equipped 13 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 2 MP sensor. The smartphone is powered by a 3300 mAh battery which also supports Sony’s proprietary Xperia adaptive charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS+ GLONASS, and NFC. It runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system which is skinned with Sony custom skin.
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The Sony Xperia L3 is available in three colour options which include Silver, Black and Gold. It is available in a single 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM storage variant which is further expandable upto 500 GB via a microSD slot. Although Sony has not revealed the price of the device yet, going by its specifications it will be a sub 15k smartphone.
Sony has been striving hard to find its foothold in the smartphone business lately. Once a really popular brand among technology enthusiasts, the past few years have seen the company release some forgettable products. In a bid to change that, Sony has launched its newest flagship Xperia 1 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The smartphone has been launched alongside Sony’s mid-range offerings, namely the Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus and the Xperia L3.
The Sony Xperia 1 is the latest flagship from the Japanese electronics brand and will succeed the Xperia XZ3. The device measures 167 x 72 x 8.2mm and weighs 180g. It has a glass sandwich design with minimal bezels on the front. The right side of the device has a power button, a separate fingerprint sensor, volume rockers and the camera shortcut button. The top side of the smartphone houses the SIM card + MicroSD card tray while the bottom of the device is occupied by the USB Type-C port and a loudspeaker grille. It has a 6.5 inch OLED display with a resolution of 3840 x 1644 px. It has a tall aspect ratio of 21:9 which the company calls a ‘CinemaWide’ display.
In terms of optics, the rear of the Xperia 1 houses the triple rear camera setup consisting of a 12MP f/1.6 sensor; combined with a 12MP f/2.4 ultra-wide sensor; and a 12MP f/2.4 telephoto sensor. For selfies, it has an 8MP f/2.0 camera on the front. Under the hood, the device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. For memory and storage, the smartphone has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The handset is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, features stereo speakers and has Dolby Atmos for better audio output.
The Sony Xperia 1 is powered by a 3330mAh battery with support for USB Power Delivery (PD) fast charging. It has the company’s proprietary Battery Care technology which charges the device slowly overnight to avoid battery deterioration in the future. The smartphone will run on the latest Android 9 Pie and will be available in the following four colours:
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The Sony Xperia 1 is expected to be available starting in the month of May. Unfortunately, the company has not disclosed the price of the smartphone, but it is expected to retail at US $1099 (around Rs 78,000).
Probably encouraged by Samsung and Huawei after they showcased their foldable smartphones the Galaxy Fold and Mate X respectively, Oppo has teased what a foldable device from the company may look like. The images of the handset were shared by a senior Oppo executive of on Chinese social networking website Weibo.
The foldable smartphone from Oppo was unveiled in a set of images which reveal the device in its full glory. Unfortunately, the company didn’t provide any specifications, launch date or the price of the foldable device. The Oppo smartphone due to its outward folding display is reminiscent of Huawei Mate X. It features a futuristic design with a glass front and a metal back. The large OLED display on the front can be folded outwards to create two individual displays. Like the Mate X, the device also has a display housing on the left side of the device. The rear metal halves are consolidated with the help of a flexible rubber like material that provides the device with its foldable characteristic.
While the specifications of Oppo’s foldable smartphone are unknown as of now, it is expected to run on the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. The image also suggests that the device will feature a dual camera setup. It is also expected to have screen mirroring feature which will allow the user to utilise the rear display as a viewfinder. The UI of the device affirms that it runs on Oppo’s ColorOS, which is likely to be built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.
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The executive also cited in his post that the foldable smartphone from Oppo will only be mass produced if the company sees a lot of demand for the product. This may be the reason for sharing the images in the first place. Therefore, it is not certain if the device will ever see the light of the day.
LG announced its premium smartphones for this season, which are the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and the LG G8 ThinQ. The highly-anticipated devices are finally released and their first impressions are very promising. Both the smartphones run on Snapdragon 855 SoCs and are targeted towards the premium smartphone segment. The LG G8 ThinQ is the successor to last year’s G7 ThinQ, and the device brings some really nice features to the table.
The G8 ThinQ stands out owing to its glass-sandwich design built around a metal frame. Glass panels adorn both the front and the back of the device, which are protected by Gorilla Glass on both the sides. Interestingly, the rear of the device has Gorilla Glass 6, while the display is covered by Gorilla Glass 5. The bezels are thin, but not thin enough, giving the G8 an 83.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. 
It has a 6.1 inch QHD+ FullVision OLED display, which has a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px. The screen has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a pixel density of 537 ppi and HDR 10 support. The device has a similar notch to the newly announced LG V50 ThinQ, which looks a tad bit like the iPhone X. The reason behind the conservative notch is the 3D ToF sensor, which is housed in the notch with the front camera.
The G8 ThinQ runs on a 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which comprises of an octa-core processor (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 and 4×8 GHz Kryo 485) and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of memory, the smartphone packs 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB internal storage, which can be further expanded using the microSD slot with support for up to 2TB microSD cards. It will run Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box.
The triple camera module on the back panel of the LG G8 ThinQ is almost identical to the setup on the V50 ThinQ. The module is housed under the Gorilla Glass panel, implying that it doesn’t protrude from the surface at all. It comprises of a 12MP (f/1.5) camera sensor, a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor and a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It is speculated that the device may be sold in another ‘market dependant’ variant with only a dual camera setup. In terms of the front camera, the device has a single 8 MP (f/1.7) sensor, but the highlight is the 3D Time of flight sensor placed right next to the front camera. The sensor has some really interesting capabilities, which will be discussed later.
The device has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which lies next to the USB Type C port and a ‘grille’ at the bottom of the device. One of the highlighting aspects of the LG G8 ThinQ is the resonating panel that can produce sound. Known as the CSO (Crystal Sound OLED), LG claims that the panel act as stereo speakers and adds an acoustic touch to the sound quality. Moreover, the CSO also acts as an earpiece for receiving phone calls, so users can literally listen to any part of the screen while conversing. The beforementioned ‘grille’ may be a part of the resonating chamber beneath the screen which is used to redirect audio. 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC is integrated with in addition to DTS:X 3D Surround Sound for headphones. The device packs a 3,500 mAh battery which supports Quick Charge 3.0. It is also IP68 dust and water resistant and meets 14 MIL-STD 810G standards, which means that it can survive drops of over 8 feet without taking any damage.
The LG G8 ThinQ has support for Portrait Video Recording in the front camera. It is really intriguing to see how the device will record videos with the bokeh effect. Also, as mentioned previously, the handset has a front facing 3D ToF sensor. Positioning it at the front ensures more functionality from the sensor. Also called the ‘Z Camera’, it claims to be more precise than a dot projector and faster than Apple’s current ‘Face ID’ technology. Also, the ToF sensor can capture an accurate image of a user’s palm – complete with wrinkles and the blood flowing through the veins. Since every person has unique wrinkles and veins, placing the hand in front of the sensor will instantly unlock the smartphone. It can also be used for hand gestures to control various apps in the device. It is still unclear how practical can this be, but sure, it’s an example of ‘useful innovation’ by LG.
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The South Korean company has not made an official statement regarding the release date and price of the G8 ThinQ. However, the device can be expected to hit the market soon.
Chinese electronics company TCL has showcased its new ‘DragonHinge’ foldable technology for smartphones. The company used the Mobile World Congress(MWC) event in Barcelona to announce the aforementioned tech. It also claimed that the first devices with DragonHinge foldable technology will arrive in the year 2020 as a retail product.
While TCL hasn’t launched or even announced a device at the event, the company has showcased different types of prototype smartphones and what they would look like with the DragonHinge foldable technology. The company claims its ultimate goal is to make affordable foldable devices for the mass market. All the designs that it showcased differ from each other in the style of the fold, which is either horizontally or vertically. The TCL DragonHinge uses a system of gears to aid in the folding and unfolding mechanism of the devices. The hinge of the device is designed in a way which doesn’t allow it to fold completely flat. All the demo units that were shown at the event also feature multiple rear cameras.
Interestingly, TCL is better known for making TVs and display panels so the foldable display technology that it has shown off might be sold to OEMs in the future for their foldable smartphones. Notably, the company also manufactures smartphones under brands like Blackberry, Alcatel, Palm and its own. Its upcoming foldable smartphone may be launched under any of the aforementioned brands or through an all-new brand.
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Unfortunately, any specific details about the launch date or price of a device with this technology are currently unavailable. However, TCL has claimed that it will release a smartphone with a foldable display and DragonHinge technology in the year 2020.
Amidst the plethora of smartphones being showcased at the MWC 2019 in Barcelona, LG announced its flagship smartphones for this season, which are the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and the LG G8 ThinQ. The much-anticipated devices are out in the open and their first impressions are very promising. Both the smartphones pack Snapdragon 855 chipsets with multiple rear cameras and are aiming towards targeting the premium smartphone segment. The V50 ThinQ is LG’s next big leap after the V40 ThinQ. The smartphone gathered a lot of attention at the event.
The V50 ThinQ is a dual glass smartphone with a glass-sandwich design, which gives the smartphone an elegant look. The device sports a 6.4 inch OLED screen with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display panel has a pixel density of 537 ppi, and supports HDR 10. It has a similar notch to the iPhone X and very narrow bezels that allow the display to seamlessly blend into the aluminium frame of the device. The device has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a regular USB-C port, and a stereo-speakers setup.
The LG V50 ThinQ runs on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which consists of an octa-core processor (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 and 4×8 GHz Kryo 485) and the Adreno 640 GPU. The device also features Qualcomm’s 5G modem. In addition, the V50 has an advanced cooling system to keep the temperature of the device under check. It runs on Android 9 Pie out of the box, with a layer of LG UX on top. The device has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded via the microSD slot.
The V50 ThinQ features a triple rear camera setup, which comprises of a 12MP (f/1.5) camera sensor, a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor and a 16MP ultra-wide-angle snapper. The camera also supports Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for taking high quality blur free images. In addition, the smartphone sports a dual front camera module which is housed in the notch along with the earpiece. The selfie camera setup consists of an 8MP (f/1.9) standard sensor and a 5MP (f/2.2) wide-angle camera.
Unlike its premium contenders, the LG V50 ThinQ does not support an in-display fingerprint sensor. Instead, it has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock for security purposes. The device is IP68 dust and water resistant and meets 14 MIL-STD 810G standards, which means that it can survive drops of over 8 feet without taking any damage.
The smartphone packs a large 4,000 mAh battery, which is surprising considering the fact that the V50 ThinQ is just 8mm thin. Furthermore, the device promises to deliver high quality audio using 2-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, DTS and Surround sound. LG has also introduced a dual screen accessory with the smartphone, which enables the LG V50 ThinQ to essentially act as a foldable device. It is actually a case with a 6.2 inch 2160 x 1080 px display that can be attached to the V50 ThinQ via the pogo pins present on the rear end of the device. Although the case adds an extra 131 g of weight to the device, it can enhance multitasking experience and act as a gaming controller – of sorts.
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LG has not provided an official statement regarding the availability date/price of the device, but the device may be purchasable soon.
HMD Global owned brand Nokia launched several smartphones at an event on February 24. The newly launched devices include the Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2. Out of the four smartphones, the Nokia 9 PureView is focused towards photography while the Nokia 1 Plus is targetted towards the budget segment. Both, the Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 are targetted towards the mid-tier segment.
Nokia 3.2 is the successor of the Nokia 3.1 which was launched last year. It is a budget device featuring a polycarbonate body. The display of the device sports a 6.26 inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The display has a pixel density of 269 ppi and features a waterdrop notch on top. In terms of optics, the handset is equipped with a single rear camera which has a 13MP f/2.2 sensor; while the front has a 5MP f/2.2 sensor housed in the notch up front. It also supports face unlock for easier access to the device.
Under the hood, the Nokia 3.2 is kitted with a Snapdragon 429 SoC which is manufactured using the 12nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 504 GPU. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified; which states that it will receive Android updates for two years and monthly security updates for three years. For memory and storage, the device will be available in two variants:
Nokia 3.2 is powered by a 4000mAh battery which the company claims can last up to two days on a single charge. There is also a dedicated Google Assistant button present on the left side of the device. The smartphone will retail at US $139 (around Rs. 9,900) for 2GB + 16GB variant and US $169 (around Rs. 12,000) for 3GB + 32GB variant.
Nokia 4.2 is another budget offering by Nokia which features in a completely new lineup. It features a glass sandwich design with a polycarbonate frame. The display of the device sports a 5.71 inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The display has a pixel density of 270ppi and features a waterdrop notch on top. In terms of optics, the handset has a dual rear camera setup. This consists of a 13MP f/2.2 sensor paired with a 2MP f/2.2 sensor for depth information. For selfies, the device has an 8MP f/2.0 sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. It also supports face unlock for easier access to the device.
Under the hood, the Nokia 4.2 runs on a Snapdragon 439 SoC which is manufactured using the 12nm fabrication process. It has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 505 GPU. The smartphone features Android 9 Pie and is also Android One certified; which suggests that it will receive Android updates for two years and monthly security updates for three years. For memory and storage, the device will arrive in two variants:
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Nokia 4.2 is powered by a 3000mAh battery which can be charged using the MicroUSB port on the bottom of the smartphone. Like the Nokia 3.2, it also features the dedicated Google Assistant button which is present on the left side of the device. The handset will retail at US $169 (around Rs. 12,000) for the 2GB + 16GB version and $199 (around Rs. 14,200) for the 3GB + 32GB version.
At an event held in Barcelona, HMD global unveiled several Android smartphones which include the remarkable Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2 and the Nokia 1 Plus. The Nokia 1 Plus is the successor to the Nokia 1 which was launched last year. Out of the newly launched smartphones, the Nokia 1 Plus is the most affordable and is targetted towards the budget segment.
The Nokia 1 Plus has a classic design with a 5.45 inch display on the front. The display of the device is surrounded by narrow bezels on the top and bottom while the left and right bezels are negligible. Like its siblings, the top bezel of the Nokia 1 Plus house the Nokia branding, earpiece grille, ambient light sensor, and front facing camera that uses a sensor with 5 MP resolution.
The rear panel of the Nokia 1 Plus is made out of plastic with easy to grip texture. Noteworthy, the rear panel of the device is swappable and users can buy separate panels of different colours dependent on their choice. The rear of the device harbours the Nokia branding, 8 MP autofocus camera with flash and slit for the loudspeaker. The smartphone is kitted with the ‘Mediatek 6739WW’ chipset which consists of quad-core CPU and PowerVR GE8100 GPU. The quad CPUs use Cortex A53 cores which are clocked at 1.5 GHz.
The Nokia 1 Plus has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of inbuilt memory. It also supports memory expansion upto 128 GB via a microSD card which uses SIM 2 slot in the dual SIM hybrid tray. The smartphone runs on the Go edition of Android 9 Pie operating system which is developed to run smoothly on devices with low end specifications. It is powered by a 2500 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom mounted Micro USB port.
Connectivity options on the Nokia 1 Plus include 3.5 mm audio jack, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and GLONASS. The sensors present on the smartphone include proximity sensor, ambient light sensor and gravity sensor.
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The newly launched Nokia 1 Plus is available in three colour options which include Black, Red and Blue. The smartphone is available at a price of US $ 99 (around Rs 7000).
Nokia has launched the highly anticipated Nokia 9 PureView which is the world’s first smartphone with a penta camera setup. The device was unveiled at an event which was held in Barcelona, Spain. Nokia has partnered with a company called Light to develop both the software and hardware aspects of the newly launched device’s camera.
The Nokia 9 PureView has an elegant design with an aluminium chassis and glass front and rear. It measures 155 x 75 x 8 mm and tips the scale at 172 grams. On the front of the device sits a 5.99 inch Plastic OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 px and pixel density of 538 ppi. The display panel has an 18:9 aspect ratio and supports always on functionality like the Google Pixel 3. The left and right bezels around the display of Nokia 9 PureView are negligible while the top and bottom bezels are comparatively thicker. The top bezel carries Nokia branding, earpiece grille and a 20 MP front facing selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos @ 30fps. For safely and swiftly unlocking the handset, it also has an in display fingerprint sensor.
The front and rear panel of the Nokia 9 PureView is laminated with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which protects it against scratches and accidental drops. The rear panel of the smartphone carries the Nokia branding, Android One logo and its key highlighting feature, the penta camera setup. The rear camera setup consist of five 12 MP sensor and an LED flash. Out of the five cameras, two are RGB sensors while the remaining three are mono sensors. Two support its camera prowess it also has three microphones which support spatial audio recording.
The Nokia 9 PureView runs on latest Android 9 Pie and the Android One logo at its rear states that the device is guaranteed to receive latest android updates for at least two years. It is powered by 3,320 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port and it also supports Qi wireless charging. In terms of memory and storage, the device has 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Another noteworthy feature of the smartphone is its Qualcomm aptX support. The aptX audio codec significantly reduces the bit rate of audio file while still preserving its quality. Connectivity options on the Nokia 9 PureView include 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and GLONASS. The smartphone has a whole host of sensors which include gravity sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, barometer, hall sensor and haptic vibrator.
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The Nokia 9 PureView is available in a single Midnight Blue colour option and is priced at US $ 699 (around Rs 49,500). Interested consumers can pre book the smartphone and deliveries will commence in the month of April.
Chinese electronics giant, Huawei in an event held in Barcelona has launched its first foldable smartphone called Mate X. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold which was launched on 20th of February, the Mate X folds on the outside which the company is referring as ‘Falcon Wing Design’. Noteworthy, the foldable smartphone is also 5G compatible which is the latest standard in communication technology.
The Huawei Mate X has an ultramodern design with front glass and rear metal construction. The device when in its folded state is 11 mm thick and only 5 mm thick when in unfolded state. The right side of the smartphone accommodates the power button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor and volume rockers. It has an 8 inch foldable display that has a resolution of 2480 x 2200 px and 8:7.1 aspect ratio. However, when in folded state the single foldable display can be used as dual front and rear displays. The front display measures 6.6 inch with 2480 x 1148 px with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The rear display on the other hand measures 6.38 inch with 2480 x 892 px resolution and an unconventional aspect ratio of 25:9.
The Mate X has a Leica optics equipped triple camera setup which is vertically placed on the right edge of the rear of the smartphone. Intriguingly, the triple camera setup on is also used to take selfies as the rear display can be used as control for the camera shutter. The bottom of the smartphone houses dual microphone pinholes, loudspeaker grille, and a USB Type-C port which can be used for charging and data syncing.
The Mate X is kitted with the Kirin 980 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and is also featured on smartphones like the Mate 20 lineup and Honor View20. The chipset consists of an Octa-CPU and the Mali G76 GPU. The foldable Mate X is powered by dual batteries which have a combined capacity of 4500 mAh and are present in either halves of the handset. Noteworthy, it is the world’s first smartphone that can be charged with 55 watts of power. Furthermore, the 55 w charger shipped with the Mate X can also be used to charge other USB Type-C compatible devices including laptops. To safeguard both the device’s complex hinge mechanism and its screen against scratches, the company has also designed a case for it. Like the Galaxy Fold, it also supports multi task interaction which means the user can simultaneously run two or more application on the device.
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The revolutionary Mate X is targeted towards the premium customers and its price tag reflects the same. The device is available in a single 8 GB RAM + 512 GB ROM variant which is priced at € 2299 (Rs. 1,80,869). Huawei has not provided a specific date of its availability but it will be available for purchase sometime in the month of June or July this year.
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year. It packs a ton of fresh features and upgrades, which makes it a strong contender in the flagship niche of smartphones in the year 2019. The device was launched along with the Galaxy S10 and S10e at the Galaxy Unpacked 19 Event which was held in San Francisco on February 20.
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The Samsung Galaxy S10+ features a 6.4 inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display. Featuring an edge-to-edge HDR+ display that tapers towards the edges, the screen has a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 522 ppi. The display on the smartphone has a 19:9 aspect ratio. The front and the back of the smartphone have Corning Gorilla Glass to safeguard it from scratches and accidental drops. The Galaxy S10+ is offered in two different finishes which include glass and ceramic. Regardless of the material choice, both variants have a premium look.
The right side of the device houses the power/lock button, while the left side of the phone houses the volume rockers and the dedicated Bixby button which can also be remapped as per the user’s convenience. The S10+ weighs 175 g for the glass version and 198 g for the ceramic version. The 3.5 mm headphone jack is retained by Samsung and is placed at the bottom of the handset along with the USB Type C port and loudspeaker grille. The SIM card slot is present at the top of the smartphone which can either house two nano SIM cards or one SIM and microSD card.
The US/China variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which comprises of the Kryo 485 octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. On the other hand, the EMEA version of the device runs on Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 SoC consisting of an octa-core CPU and Mali G76 MP12 GPU.
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The camera is one of the highlighting features of the Samsung Galaxy S10+. The device has a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 12MP (f/1.5- f/2.4) primary sensor, 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor, and a third 16 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide sensor. In terms of the front camera, it has a combination of a 10 MP (f/1.9) sensor and an 8MP (f/2.2) sensor both of which are housed in the punch-hole display. The device can also capture 2160p videos at 60 fps from the rear cameras and 2160p videos from the front cameras.
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the first smartphone ever to feature an ultrasonic in display fingerprint sensor. In addition, the device has 3D face scanning technology for quickly and securely unlocking the device. The Galaxy S10+ is powered by a 4100 mAh battery, which supports both fast charging and wireless charging at maximum 15 w. The device also supports reverse wireless charging called ‘Powershare’, enabling the user to charge other ‘Powershare supported’ devices by placing them on the rear of the smartphone. Moreover, the premium smartphone is IP68 certified that makes it dust and water resistant.
The Galaxy S10+ is available in three storage variants which include a 6GB+128GB version, an 8GB+512GB version, and the limited edition 12GB+1TB variant. The two base variants of are available in four colour options which include Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, and Prism Blue colour options. The 12GB+1TB storage variant of the device is available in Ceramic Black and Ceramic white colour options. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ will go live on sale in India on the 8th of March.
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The prices of different variants of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ in India are as follows
To sweeten up the deal, Samsung is giving away a free pair of wireless Galaxy Buds with the smartphone.
Oppo held its ‘Get Closer’ event in Barcelona on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 on February 23 to show what it has been working on. The company showed off its camera module with 10x Lossless Zoom technology for smartphones and its plans on developing the 5G technology along with Qualcomm and carriers from around the world.
Oppo started the event by unveiling the world’s first 10x lossless zoom camera module for smartphones. This will provide ten times optical zoom without losing any significant image quality. According to the company, to accommodate a sensor capable of 10x zoom, the size of it needs to be at least 15mm thick. It says they have achieved this capability in a sensor size equal to the one found on the R17 Pro smartphone. The company claims that it had to make the sensor size smaller by using a ‘Periscope Module’ in placing the lenses. It also used a ‘D-Cut’ optical lens, which is “like making two parallel cuts on a circular lens”. This design will reduce the thickness of the lens whilst still producing the desired optical performance.
Oppo has achieved this technology in a triple rear camera setup containing a 48MP main sensor, a wide-angle sensor and the aforementioned telephoto sensor. The telephoto sensor is capable of taking shots varying in focal lengths from 16mm to 160mm, thus giving the users 10x lossless zoom capability. The lens, to avoid a quality loss while taking images, also has Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). The company has announced that a device with this technology will be launched in Q2 of this year.
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Oppo at the event also announced its plans for 5G, the new mobile communication standard. The company claims that it is actively working with Qualcomm in developing a 5G capable smartphone running on the Snapdragon 855 SoC and featuring the X50 modem. The company also revealed that it has successfully tested a 5G ready prototype late last year based on the Oppo Find X smartphone. According to senior executives, the company will further partner with telecom operators around the world to bring this technology in smartphones this year. All the new technologies announced at the event are expected to make their way into the real world products soon.