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LG X4 With HD DMB TV Officially Launched

LG launched the LG X4 mid-tier Android smartphone in South Korea. The LG X4 is an affordable version of the LG X4+, with similar specifications. The unique selling point of the smartphone is the Digital multimedia broadcasting support. However, unlike LG X4+, this doesn’t have a rugged design.

Pricing and availability

The LG X4 is already available in South Korea in Black and Gold colour variants. The smartphone is priced at 297,000 won or Rs 17,780.

Specifications

The LG X4 has a 5.3 inch 1280 x 720px 16:9 aspect ratio display. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Quad-core chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage. Similarly, the storage is expandable using micro SD card slot.

The smartphone has an 8 MP primary camera with an LED flash and a 5 MP front-facing camera.Similarly, the video recording on the front-facing camera is limited to 720, and the primary camera can record up to 1080p@30fps. In fact, the fingerprint scanner can be used as the camera shutter button.

The device does support wireless HD DMB TV (Digital multimedia broadcasting), which allows to stream free TV channels on the smartphone. In fact, it doesn’t use any kind of internet connection. Interestingly, this smartphone also supports LG Pay, which can be used to make cardless/cashless payments using the built-in NFC chip.

The smartphone runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with custom LG UI skin. The phone does support Wifi, Bluetooth, and NFC with support for LTE networks. Finally, the smartphone has a 3000 mAh non-user replaceable Li-ion battery with a micro USB port.

Conclusion

The LG X4 has a right choice of specifications for an entry-level or a mid-tier Android smartphone. The pricing, however, seems a bit off for the price tag of the smartphone. However, this phone also offers DMB TV which is missing in most of the modern smartphones.

March 5, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, Mi 6 Will Soon Get Face Unlock Feature

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the first Xiaomi smartphone to support Face Unlock. Similarly, the company is testing this feature for the Mi MIX 2 and the Mi 6 on the beta version. In fact, users can install the Global beta ROM to test this feature. However, as the ROM is in beta stage, it might not be suitable for a primary device.

So, if you own a Mi MIX 2 or the Mi 6, the device will receive an OTA update in next few days. However, the company warns about using the feature, as it can be fooled using a photo or a video.

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has a 5.99 inch 2160 x 1080 px LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery which is considerably smaller than the previous generation Mix’s 4,400 mAh battery. The Mi Mix 2 runs Android 7.1.1 with Xiaomi’s custom MIUI 9 on top.

Under the hood, the flagship smartphone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, Adreno 540 GPU, 6GB RAM and storage options of 64GB, 128GB or 256GB. A special edition Mi Mix 2 with a full ceramic body, 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage has also been announced.

The smartphone sports a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor with 1.25-micron pixels, an f/2.0 aperture 4-axis optical image stabilisation, 5-piece lens, and facial recognition. On the front is a 5MP which features facial recognition as well.

Mi Mix 2

Specifications of Mi 6

The Mi 6 has a 5.15 inch 1920 x 1080 px LCD display. Under the hood, the device has Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and Adreno 540 GPU for graphics. The fingerprint sensor is housed in the home button just below the display. Powering the device is a 3350 mAh battery and the phone runs Android 7.1 Nougat with MUI skin on top.

The Mi 6 has a dual camera set up of two 12MP cameras at the back. On its front, it has an 8MP camera which records 1080P videos.

March 3, 2018
Moto E5, E5 Plus, E5 Play Specifications Leaked

Three new Motorola smartphones have surfaced online. This time around, it is the Moto E5 series. The Moto E5 series follows the recent smartphone trend with an 18:9 aspect ratio display. However, we are still unclear about the display aspect ratio on the Moto E5 Play and the Moto E5, as the report does not mention anything on the aspect ratio.

Earlier reports have shown that the Moto E5 and the Moto G6 series will feature a glass back, glass front and an aluminium mid-frame like the Moto X4. The company is expected to launch the Moto E5, Moto E5 Play and the Moto E5 Plus in April along with the Moto G6 series.

Moto E5 Plus

The Moto E5 Plus will have a 5.8 inch 18:9 1440 x 720px IPS LCD screen. The smartphone will be powered by either Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 or the MediaTek MT675X chipset. The processor will be coupled with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage.

The phone will have a dual camera setup with a 16 MP f/1.75 aperture primary camera and an 8 MP secondary camera with f/2.0 aperture. Similarly, the smartphone will also support NFC, Bluetooth and WiFi. Finally, the device will have a massive 5000 mAh sealed-battery.

Moto E5

The Moto E5 is has a 5.5 inch 1280 x 720px IPS LCD screen. The phone will have 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. However, there is no information on the chipset used in this iteration.

Similar to the Moto E5 Plus, the Moto E5 has a dual camera setup with a 13 MP primary camera and a 5 MP secondary camera. The device will have a 3028 mAh battery.

Moto E5 Play

The Moto E5 has a 5.2 inch 1280 x 720px IPS LCD display with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. The Play variant also has a dual camera setup with a 12 MP primary camera and a 5 MP secondary camera. Unlike the Moto E5 Plus, there is no information on the chipset, that powers the smartphone. Finally, the smartphone has a 4000 mAh battery.

March 3, 2018
Three Huawei Smartphones Listed on TENAA

Three new Huawei smartphones have been listed on TENAA, with similar specifications. All the phones look similar to the recently leaked Honor 7C. The devices are listed with a different model number.

The smartphones are listed under the model number AUM-TL00, AUM-TL10, and AUM-TL20. Similarly, the specifications do match with the Honor 7C or the Huawei Enjoy 8. The smartphones feature a metal unibody design, with a plastic antenna band. However, all three models have a similar China mobile logo at the back, which means, the devices are expected to launch only in China.

Specifications

These smartphones have a 5.7 inch 1440 x 720px IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the mobiles are powered by an unknown Quad-core chipset. The AUM-TL00 has 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Similarly, the AUM-TL10 and the AUM-TL20 has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The storage is expandable on all three models using SD card slot.

Considering the recent Huawei/Honor smartphones, these devices might feature an entry-level HiSilicon Kirin chipset. However, the company has also used MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets on some of the entry-level models. So, they might feature a chipset from either Kirin or MediaTek or Qualcomm.

The AUM-TL10 and the TL20 has a dual 13 MP + 2 MP primary camera setup, whereas the AUM-TL00 has a single 13 MP primary camera. Similarly, the AUM-TL00 and the AUM-TL20 has an 8 MP front-facing camera and the AUM-TL10 has a 5 MP front-facing camera. The only model that, has a fingerprint scanner is the AUM-TL20.

All three models offer Android 8 Oreo with custom EMUI skin on the top. The devices measure 152.4 x 73 x 7.8mm and weigh at 150 grams. In fact, they have a similar 2900 mAh battery.

Conclusion

From the above-mentioned specifications, these devices might be launched under a single moniker. The AUM-TL20 could be to be the most powerful version amongst the three.

March 3, 2018
Xiaomi Mi TV 4A To Launch On March 7th

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.

March 3, 2018

Nokia 7 Plus Vs Moto X4

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!

Specifications

Specifications	Nokia 7 Plus	Moto X4
Price	EUR 399 (Rs. 31000)	Starting at Rs. 20999
Display	6 inch IPS LCD	5.2 inch LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 Aspect Ratio 403 ppi	1920 x 1080 px 16:9 Aspect Ratio 424 ppi
Chipset	Snapdragon 660	Snapdragon 630
RAM	4GB	3GB 4GB 6GB
Storage	64GB Expandable Up to 256GB	64GB Expandable Up to 256GB
Battery	3800 mAh	3000 mAh
Primary Camera	Carl Zeiss Optics 12MP f/1.8 Wide-Angle 13MP f/2.6 Telephoto	12MP f/2.0 aperture 8MP f/2.2 aperture
Primary Camera Video	3840 x 2160 @ 30fps	3840 x 2160 @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	16MP f/2.0	16MP f/2.0
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Android One	Fingerprint Sensor

March 3, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Image Leaked

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.

March 3, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Lake Blue And Rose Gold Variants Listed On Flipkart

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.

March 3, 2018
Oppo R15 Will Be Another Apple iPhone X Knockoff

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.

March 3, 2018
HTC Desire 12, Desire 12 Plus Specifications Leaked

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.

March 3, 2018
Honor 7X Android 8 Oreo Beta Update Now Seeding

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.

March 2, 2018
Huawei P20 Storage Variants Leaked

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.

March 1, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro And Redmi Note 5 Will Be Available Offline From 6th March

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.

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March 1, 2018
Samsung To Launch QLED TVs On March 7th

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.

March 1, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Leaked Image Reveals In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

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.

March 1, 2018