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Realme 5 Pro Will Have The Snapdragon 710 Claims Geekbench Listing

BBK electronic’s sub-brand and OnePlus’ sister company, Realme is bracing for the launch of its latest smartphone lineup which will carry the Realme 5 branding. The lineup will consist of two handsets which include the ‘standard’ variant and the ‘Pro’ variant.

Earlier this month, the Realme 5 was listed on the popular benchmarking website, Geekbench which revealed its key specs. Similarly, another Realme smartphone has been spotted on the website which allegedly is the beefed up Realme 5 Pro.

According to the listing, the smartphone packs the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is dissimilar to what was previously claimed. Another unverified report in the past claimed that the device will pack the Snapdragon 712 SoC which may turn out false. Nevertheless, talking about SD710, it consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU.

The listing also revealed that the alleged Realme 5 Pro has 8 GB of RAM which is usually found in high-end flagship smartphones. In terms of Geekbench result, the device secures a single-core score of 1143 points and a multi-core score of 4618 points.

Shockingly, both the single-core and a multi-core score of this Realme smartphone is much less in comparison to other devices featuring the same chipset including the Realme X. However, benchmarks can be improved by tweaking the software ahead of official announcement.

Although the listing does not reveal any other aspects of the Realme 5 Pro, key details can be derived from prior reports. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone will be its quad-camera rear setup out of which the main sensor will either have a resolution of 48 MP or 64 MP.

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Additionally, it has already been confirmed that the Realme 5 will be priced under Rs 10,000. Accordingly, we believe the Pro variant will cost between the Rs 12,000 and Rs 18,000 which will vary depending on the storage variant.

In order to confirm all the rumours and leaks, we won’t have to wait for long as the launch date of the smartphone is set for the 20th of August.

August 17, 2019
Realme 5 Spotted On Geekbench With Octa Core SoC And 4 GB RAM

Chinese smartphone maker, Realme is bracing for the launch of the Realme 5 smartphone which will debut on the 20th of August in India. Dissimilar to what the chronological name scheming suggests, it the successor to the Realme 3 which was launched earlier this.

The company has skipped the number ‘4’ in the lineup as the digit is considered unlucky in the Chinese culture. Likewise, OnePlus which is a sister company of Realme had also skipped this number as the company straightway launched the OnePlus 5 after OnePlus 3.

Surprisingly, ahead of the official launch, the alleged Realme 5 has been spotted on the popular benchmarking website, Geekbench, which has revealed its key specifications.

According to the listing, the Realme 5 registers a single-core score of 1525 points and a multi-core score of 5498 points. This score is similar to what the previously announced Mi A3 was able to secure. However, the Realme device is expected to be comparatively cheaper than the former.

The alleged Realme 5 packs an Octa-Core SoC that has a base frequency of 1.8 GHz. Although the listing does not reveal the chipset name, it is supposed to be the Snapdragon 665. In terms of memory, the device has 4 GB of RAM, however, the company is expected to launch higher RAM capacity variants as well.

Besides, it has already been confirmed that the upcoming device will feature a quad rear camera setup, out of which the primary sensor will be the Samsung made GW1 that has a resolution of 64 MP.

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Other details including the screen size, storage and battery capacity of the handset are currently unavailable. Nonetheless, as previously mentioned, it is set to launch on the 20th of August. Therefore, we won’t have to wait until its crucial details like price and specs are publicised.

What do you think should be the pricing of the Quad Camera equipped Realme 5? Let us know in the comments below.

August 14, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A70s Spotted On Geekbench
In the month of April, Samsung launched the Galaxy A70 in India that features a massive 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display. Samsung has registered a fair share of success with the handset and would like to continue to streak with an enhanced variant.

An unreleased Samsung smartphone with model number ‘SM-A707F’ has been spotted on popular benchmarking website Geekbench which is alleged to be the Galaxy A70s. For reference, the original handset has the model number ‘SM-A705’ and it matches the upcoming device from the Korean electronics giant.

Samsung Galaxy A70s Geekbench

According to the listing, the Samsung Galaxy A70s secures a single-core score of 2365 and a multi-core score fo 6372. The scores are similar to the original handset and are comparable with other devices like the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

The smartphone features the ‘sm6150’ chipset which is the code name for the Snapdragon 675. Therefore, the upcoming Galaxy A70s will retain the same processor as the original device. Besides, it also has 6 GB of RAM which is already offered with the Galaxy A70.

Although, the listing exhibits hardly any difference in the upcoming device. The key highlighting change the Galaxy A70s is expected to have is in the camera department. The device is reported to feature a 64 MP camera.

It is assumed that the upcoming Galaxy device will incorporate the company’s in-house developed ISOCELL GW1 that utilises pixel binning technology to combine image data from four pixels.

Besides Samsung, Xiaomi and Realme are also developing smartphones with the same sensor which are expected to launch soon. Both these smartphones will have a quad rear camera setup which, out of which, the primary sensor will be the 64 MP ISOCELL GW1.

Unfortunately, the Geekbench listing does not reveal any other specifications of the Galaxy A70s. Nonetheless, they are expected to be same as its preceding device. Specifications of that handset are as follows:
- Screen: 6.7 inch, Super AMOLED, Full HD Resolution
- Security: In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
- Rear Camera: 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP
- Front Camera: 32 MP
- Battery: 4,500 mAh, 25 W fast charging
- Chipset: Snapdragon 675
- CPU: Octa-Core
- GPU: Adreno 612
All in all, the Galaxy A70 was an impressive device and the 64 MP sensor will be welcoming addition to the upcoming A70s.

Also Read: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Benchmark Scores Leaked On Geekbench

We believe the price of the original handset is a little steep at Rs 28,990. If Samsung is able to price the upcoming smartphone aggressively, it will steer right ahead of its competition.

In order to get precise details about the upcoming Galaxy smartphone, we will have to wait until Samsung officially launches it.
August 9, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A30s Spotted On GeekBench

Samsung has been known to offer a beefier version of its existing smartphone offerings later down the road. These refreshed versions of launched lineups often seek to boost sales, while carrying an improved version of the successful handsets. Now, A fresh report states that a Samsung Galaxy A30s might be under development carrying the model number SM-A307FN.

The South Korean company is claimed to be working on a new Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) after being spotted on Geekbench. The software is used as a benchmarking tool to measure various levels of handset capabilities and raw computing power. Furthermore, a mysterious Samsung smartphone was seen on the platform that carried a model number relatively similar to the one given to the Galaxy A30 (SM-A305).

Specification

Test scores seen at the Geekbench listing point at the Samsung Galaxy A30s being similarly equipped to the Galaxy A30. The device will sport the 14nm Exynos 7904 octa-core processor just like the Galaxy A30 alongside 3GB of RAM. Only this variant has been seen so far but a 4GB model is also expected to make an appearance. The Galaxy A40 was powered by a 4,000mAh battery that was capable of 15W fast charging, which might also be seen on the newer variant.

According to the report, Samsung Galaxy A30s scores nearly identical scores on the benchmarking software. The device scored 1,322 points in the single score test while reaching 4,116 points in the multi-core test. It is probable that the upcoming Galaxy A series entry will feature improvements in different areas. The Galaxy A30 had a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 3GB or 4GB of RAM coupled with 32 and 64GB of ROM respectively.

It can be speculated that the Samsung Galaxy A30s might improve on the photographic capabilities of the original budget smartphone. The Galaxy A30 featured a dual camera setup on the rear, 16MP + 5MP. The primary sensor had an f/1.7 aperture, while the front-facing camera is a 16MP shooter with an f/2.0 aperture. It was a capable device, however, not a class-leading budget smartphone. The upcoming handset could potentially improve these specs or in a surprising move feature a triple camera on a budget.

Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy A30s could potentially be priced identically to the Galaxy A30. The standard version was launched on 28th February 2019 alongside the Galaxy A50 and was priced at INR 16,999. The A30s could potentially be priced similarly or slightly higher than the aforementioned price. The Galaxy A30 was launched in India so its improved variant is also expected to be available in the country.

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The tech giant is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world. It has a global reach that caters to every category and price range of smartphone ranging from unique foldable phones to budget devices. The new addition to the A series is welcomed entry as more options on the lower bracket always gives more choice to prospective buyers. More information should be available in the arriving weeks and updates will follow suit.

July 2, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 Appears On Geekbench With 6GB RAM And Exynos 9820

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 is one of the most highly anticipated smartphones of this year along with the Pixel 3 Lite and the new set of iPhones. There has been a lot of speculation regarding the features that the new Samsung flagship will pack, but it seems like a model has appeared on the popular processor benchmarking website, Geekbench.

Galaxy S10 Specifications & Geekbench Score

The Geekbench score of the Samsung Galaxy S10 was first uploaded on January 19 but has now been taken down. Luckily, Nashvillechatterclass was able to grab a screenshot to the same before its takedown.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 registered in the particular listing has 6 GB of RAM and features the Exynos 9820 SoC. However, Samsung is also expected to launch higher RAM capacity variants of the device. The Geekbench listing also reveals the smartphone runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie and its CPU has a base frequency of 1.95 GHz.

More details about the Exynos 9820 SoC can be found on Samsung’s website. The company’s website reveals that the chipset is fabricated using 8 nm FinFET technology and features an Octa-Core CPU along with the Mali-G76 MP12 GPU. The Octa-Core CPU consists of quad A55 cores, dual A75 cores and two high-performance custom cores. The webpage of the chipset also exhibits that it uses the high-speed LPDDR4x RAM.

Previously Leaked Features

Few praiseworthy features of the Galaxy S10 have previously leaked. The Galaxy S10 will feature an edge-to-edge display with punch hole selfie cameras. To keep up with the latest trend in smartphone unlocking technology, it also has an under display fingerprint sensor. A leak claimed that the under display fingerprint sensor of the Galaxy S10 does not work with a screen protector. However, Samsung will only clarify this at the time of the device’s official launch.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Launch Date

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 along with the foldable phone is set to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event which is scheduled for 20 February. The company will hold two simultaneous launch events which will take place in San Francisco and London.

January 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A50 Spotted On Geekbench With 6 GB RAM

Korean Electronics Giant, Samsung is preparing for the launch of M-Series smartphones that is targetted towards young millennials. A latest leak indicates that the company will also launch the Galaxy A50 shortly. The Galaxy A50 was spotted on Geekbench which reveals that the device will pack impressive specifications.

Samsung Galaxy A50 Geekbench

The Geekbench score of the Galaxy A50 was first uploaded on January 15 and it gets a single-core score of 1700 points and a multi-core score of 5078 points. The smartphone is listed as model number ‘SM-A505GN’ on Geekbench’s website and going by name scheming on past devices, it will be called the Samsung Galaxy A50.

According to the benchmark result, the smartphone runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which will likely be skinned with Samsung’s One UI. The handset is kitted with the Exynos 9610 SoC. Samsung’s website reveals that the chipset is manufactured using 10 nm FinFET technology and consists of an Octa-Core + G72 MP3 GPU.

The Octa-Core CPU in the Exynos 9610 is comprised of two clusters of four cores. For power saving and long battery life, it has Quad Cortex A-53 cores that have a maximum clock speed of 1.7 GHz. While the quad Cortex A73 cores have a turbo clock speed of 2.3 GHz which will be used for running resource-intensive applications.

In terms of RAM, the Samsung Galaxy A50 has 6 GB of RAM and a 4 GB variant of the device has also leaked the past. Samsung’s website again reveals that the SoC has LPDDR4x type of RAM which is very fast. Other specifications like the display size, battery capacity and camera resolution are currently unavailable but it might have the following specs.

Specs & Features

According to rumours, the Samsung Galaxy A50 will be powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery with the support for wireless charging. The device is also rumoured to have a 24 MP rear camera and in-display fingerprint sensor.

Launch Date

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Samsung yet to confirm the official launch date of the Galaxy A50 but the increasing number of leaks indicate that it will launch soon. The company might unveil it alongside the M-Series which is set to launch on 28 January in India or at the MWC 2019.

January 16, 2019
Geekbench And AnTuTu Benchmarks Of Snapdragon 675 Surface Online

American chipmaker, Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon 675 SoC late last year. It is a 64-bit chipset that is manufactured using 11 nm process technology. It consists of an Octa-Core CPU that has a maximum clock speed of up to 2.0 GHz and Adreno 612 GPU. The Geekbench and AnTuTu benchmarks were shared online that reveal an intriguing result.

Snapdragon 675 Geekbench Results

'Someone' ran Geekbench on the first Snapdragon 675 (SM6150) smartphone, the Hisense U30, identifying as HLTE720T. Single core: 2273 Multi core: 5827. I'd rather get this than an SDM710. Scores are achieved on a seemingly very rough software build. pic.twitter.com/UUSVOT2aud
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) January 10, 2019

A Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Hisense showcased it’s Snapdragon 675 smartphone, the U30. The leaker was able to install the benchmark app on the demo device and collect Geekbench results.

The smartphone scores a single-core score of 2273 points and a multi-core score 5827. Shockingly, both the single-score and multi-core score of the Snapdragon 675 is better than its elder sibling, the Snapdragon 710. The latter is manufactured using 10 nm processing technology and is present on devices like the Nokia 8.1 and Lenovo Z5s.

Snapdragon 675 AnTuTu Results

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The AnTuTu benchmark results of the Snapdragon 675 were shared by an Indonesian Twitter user, Bang Gogo. The smartphone gets a total score of 174402 which comprises CPU, GPU, UX and Memory points. A bar chart exhibits that the Snapdragon 675 has higher Memory, UX and CPU score than its cousins which include the Snapdragon 710, Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 660.

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However, the Snapdragon 710 comes out on top in the GPU department which is followed by the Snapdragon 670. It is self-explanatory as the 710 and 670 feature the Adreno 616 and Andreno 615 GPU which are better than the Adreno 612 on the Snapdragon 675.

January 12, 2019
Xiaomi Poco F2 Spotted On Geekbench, SD845 And 6 GB RAM In Tow
Xiaomi launched the Poco sub-brand earlier this year. The company’s first smartphone, the Poco F1 was initially launched in India and was later introduced in other regions as well. Due to its flagship specifications and aggressive pricing, the device quaked the smartphone market. The latest leak of its successor, the Poco F2 has been spotted on geekbench’s website.

Poco F2 Geekbench

The Geekbench listing of he Poco F2 was first uploaded on 28 December. The listing reveals information like the processor and RAM capacity of the smartphone. Like its predecessor, the Poco F2 features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 SoC that has a base frequency of a 1.77 GHz. The particular device from the listing only has 6 GB of RAM. However, the company might offer the Poco F2 in higher RAM capacities like 8 GB or 10 GB as well. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is most likely to be skinned with MIUI 10.

The Xiaomi Poco F2 scores a single core score of 2321 points and an multi-core score of 7564. Shockingly both the single-core and the multi-core of the Poco F2 is less than the 8 GB variant of the Poco F1. The 8 GB Poco F1 variant registers a single-core score of 2504 points and a multi-core score of 8174 points. However, it is possible that the preproduction Poco F2 is not optimised for maximum performance. Other key details like the camera resolution, screen size, and the battery capacity will only be released after the official launch of the smartphone.

Problems Of The Poco F1 And Expectations From The Poco F2

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There is no such thing as a perfect product and same is the case with the Poco F1. Although the Poco F1 packed the latest processor, it fell short in some departments. We expect Poco to fix these issues with the upcoming Poco F2:
- HD Support- To keep the price low of the Poco F1, the company cheaped out and skipped the Widevine L1 support that disables the users from streaming HD content from Net Flix on their smartphone.
- Better Build- The Poco F1 might be an excellent value for money smartphone, albeit it has an inferior build quality compared to other flagship smartphones.
- Better Optimisation- Some might advocate Xiaomi’s MIUI as a comparatively better option to other Android skins. But the unwanted apps and bloatware like random advertisements in the notification tab or while viewing a folder is disliked by most.
- Better Camera Performance- The dual rear cameras and the single front camera can capture satiable pictures. But the MIUI’s optimation does not do justice with the hardware. As some unofficial vanilla Android ports on the Poco F1 suggest that the cameras on the device are quite capable.
December 29, 2018
Moto G7 Power Spotted On Geekbench, Snapdragon 625 And 4 GB RAM In Tow

Motorola will soon refresh the Moto G6 series of smartphones. Its successors are expected to launch in April 2019 as the current Moto G6 smartphones were also unveiled in the month of April. The upcoming series of smartphones will carry the Moto G7 moniker. The renders of the Moto G7 devices were previously leaked online (read here). The mid-range Moto G7 Power has been spotted on Geekbench which reveals its key specifications.

Geekbench Results

The Geekbench results of the Moto G7 Power were first uploaded on 20th December. The listing clearly mentions the model name ‘Moto G7 Power’. The smartphone registers a single-core score of 1286 points and a multi-core score of 5443 points. The Moto G7 Power features the msm8953 SoC which is the model number for Snapdragon 625. It is an Octa-Core SoC which is manufactured using the 14 nm FinFET technology.

The Snapdragon 625 consists of eight Cortex A53 cores which have a base frequency of 1.8 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.0 GHz. According to Geekbench, the Moto G7 Power has 4 GB of LPDR3 RAM but the company might also launch a 6 GB variant of the device. The smartphone runs on latest Android 9.0 Pie operating sytem.

Moto G7 Power Design

The front of the Moto G7 has a high screen-to-body ratio display with a wide notch up top. The device has thin left and right bezels and a thick bottom chin which carries the Motorola branding. The notch at the top of the display houses the earpiece speaker and a front facing camera with an LED flash.

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The rear of the Moto G7 seems to have a glass back which tapers towards the sides. The rear of the device houses the single rear camera setup and an indentation for the fingerprint sensor. The leaked renders of the Moto G7 Power are available in Blue colour but Moto will also launch the device in other colours.

December 25, 2018
Samsung Galaxy M30 Spotted On Geekbench

Samsung is about to launch an all-new series of smartphones which will carry the ‘M’ prefix. Reportedly the new series is targeted towards developing markets. The Galaxy M20 sporting a 5,000 mAh battery was previously leaked on Geekbench. A latest leak of the Samsung Galaxy M30 has now been spotted on Geekbench. The Geekbench listing reveals a lot of information about the specifications of the Galaxy M30.

Geekbench Revelations

The Geekbench listing was first uploaded on December 24th and the smartphone is listed as model number SM-M305F. Going by the past naming scheme from Samsung, it is the Galaxy M3o smartphone. The Galaxy M30 registers a single-core score of 1327 points and a multi-core score of 4197 points. This score puts it in the category of devices like the Redmi Note 6 Pro.

The Galaxy M30 features the Octa-Core Exynos 7885 SoC which has a base frequency of 1.59 GHz. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and is expected to have Samsung’s One UI. Additionally, the smartphone has 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Although the listing does not talk about the LPDDR4x RAM, Samsung’s website provides this information. Other specifications like the screen size and camera resolution are unavailable but Exynos 7885’s website reveals the supported specifications.

Exynos 7885

The Samsung Exynos 7885 is an Octa-Core SoC which is manufactured using 14 nm FinFET technology. The chipset has Mali G71 MP2 graphics and it supports SD 3.0 or eMMC 5.1 storage. The chipset has two Cortex A73 cores and six Cortex A53 cores. The Cortex A73 cores are clocked at 2.2 GHz frequency while the Cortex A53 cores are clocked at 1.6 GHz. In terms of connectivity, the chipset supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS. For photography, it supports dual rear cameras of 21.7 MP maximum resolution and 16 MP max resolution for the front cameras.

Galaxy M30 Launch Date

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Samsung has not yet disclosed the launch date of the M30, but the sheer number of launches indicate that the smartphone will launch soon.

December 24, 2018
Samsung Galaxy M2 Spotted On Geekbench

Samsung is about to introduce a new range of smartphones under the M-series. Recently, a Samsung smartphone with the model number ‘SM-M205F’ had been spotted on Geekbench. This device will probably be named the Galaxy M2, going by the first two characters of its model number. In terms of price and features, the M series smartphones will be placed higher than the Galaxy On series of smartphones which were later renamed as Galaxy J series.

Geekbench Revelations

The Geekbench scores were first uploaded on November 20th. The listing reveals basic specifications like the processor and memory of the smartphone. The device runs on Android 8.1.0 and has 3 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The Galaxy M2 fetches a single-core score of 1319 points and a multi-core score of 4074 points. Therefore, the score puts it in the league of smartphone which features chipsets like the Helio P60 and the Snapdragon 660.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M2 gets the Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 7885 SoC with a base frequency of 1.59 GHz. The chipset accommodates the Mali G71 GPU with two Cortex A73 cores and six Cortex A53 cores. While other specifications of the smartphone are currently unavailable, Samsung’s website does provide some insight about the chipset.

Samsung Exynos 7885

The Samsung Exynos 7885 is manufactured using 14nm FinFET Process and supports eMMC 5.1 and SD(Secure Digital) 3.0. The eMMC 5.1 is the latest standard in storage chips and has a maximum sequential read speed of up to 250 MB/s and a sequential write speed of up to 125 MB/s. Whereas SD 3.0 is the newest external SD card standard with maximum read and write speeds of up to 104 MB/s and 50 MB/s respectively. The chipset is capable of supporting 21.7 MP Front or Rear cameras. It also provides an option for dual 16 MP + 16 MP cameras which can be featured on either the front or back as the company wishes. In terms of connectivity, it offers support for LTE, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.

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In conclusion, the Exynos 7885 is a capable chipset. It is dependent upon Samsung as to how well they utilise its potential on the upcoming M2 smartphone.

November 21, 2018
Sony Xperia XZ3 With 18:9 Aspect Ratio And Running Android 9 P Spotted On Geekbench

In February 2018 at the Mobile World Congress, Sony finally unveiled a smartphone with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Since then, the company has launched a few budget devices and even announced another flagship device, the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The next in line will be the Sony Xperia XZ3 and it has been leaked a couple of times in past few days. A new Geekbench listing reveals the possible specifications of the upcoming flagship device.

According to the listing, the Sony Xperia XZ3 will carry the model number H8416. Under the hood, the smartphone will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 since it is the latest flagship chipset on the market right now. This claim is further solidified by the listing according to which, the Adreno 630 will handle the graphics for Xperia XZ3.

Interestingly, this will be the first Sony smartphone with a 2880 x 1440 px resolution. The listing reveals a 5.9 inch display which has become increasingly common among smartphones these days. The resolution also indicates that the device will have a top and bottom bezel and Sony would not go the notch route. This will be a good news for the notch haters.

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As has been with Sony smartphones in the past, the Xperia XZ3 also appears to be running the latest version of Android. The smartphone will launch later this year which means it could be one of the first few smartphones to run Android 9 P out of the box. This will be a great move by Sony especially considering how Android smartphones are criticised for running on older software, unlike Apple iPhones.

Most of the details in the Geekbench listing corroborate with previous leaks except in the optics department. The listing reveals a 19MP rear-facing camera. It is possible that the software didn’t recognise the secondary sensor, which is believed to be 12MP. Another possible reason could be that the software was run on an early pre-production unit that skips the secondary sensor.

It is still early days for the Sony Xperia XZ3 but, the leaks appear to be inline with each other. These are usually telltale signs of accuracy, however, it is still adviced to take this information with a pinch of scepticism.

June 20, 2018
Nokia X Will Run On The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

HMD Global is preparing to launch its new budget smartphone, the Nokia X in China. It is possible that it will be launched as the Nokia X6, reviving a popular moniker from the days when Nokia was the most successful phone maker. The Nokia X or Nokia X6 has been leaked in abundance so far and the new Geekbench listing confirms an important aspect of the device.

According to the Geekbench listing of the Nokia X6, the upcoming smartphone will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. The variant listed here has 6GB of RAM but, a 4GB RAM variant is also expected to launch. Nokia is known to keep the OS close to stock Android so it isn’t surprising that the X6 will run the latest version of Android OS, Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

The Snapdragon 636 chipset has been quite successful in devices so far. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro was the first smartphone to run on the chipset and has been well-received in India for its performance. The Redmi Note 5 pro competitor, the Asus Zenfone Max Pro also runs on the Snapdragon 636 chipset. The Nokia X6, like the Zenfone Max Pro, will also run close to stock Android OS for an even better performance of the SoC.

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The X6 will sport a 5.8 inch TFT display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio, the same as the P20 Lite. There is also a notch on the display, which could be the reason why the smartphone has a taller aspect ratio. The vertically placed dual-camera setup is in the usual Nokia position but, the “Carl Zeiss” branding is missing.

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It is also rumoured that the Nokia X6 will be priced at CNY 1499 (Rs 15,700 approx.), which is a great price for the specifications that the Nokia X6 has. If the X6 is launched in India and HMD Global prices at about Rs 15000, the Nokia X6 could be a great smartphone, especially with its all-glass build and design.

May 15, 2018
Huawei P20 Spotted on Geekbench

Huawei will launch its flagship P20 series of smartphones on the 27th of March in Frace. These Huawei P20 Pro, P20, and the P20 Lite will emphasis on AI and camera-centric features.

Leaks have already confirmed that the Huawei P20 Pro comes with a triple camera setup, which is not usually seen on most of the smartphones. Similarly, the P20 and the P20 Lite has a dual camera setup. However, unlike the P20 and the P20 Pro, the Lite variant misses out on Leica branding.

The Huawei P20 is now listed on Geekbench. The listing confirms that the smartphone is based on Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset. Similarly, the Huawei P20 Pro is also expected to be powered by the same processor with an additional amount of RAM.

The Huawei P20 is listed as HUAWEI EML-L29, which scores 1878 points on the single core and 6699 points on the multi-core performance. The listing also confirms that the device will have 4GB RAM and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Huawei P20

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 Kirin 970 chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.

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 Pro

The smartphone is expected to have a 6 inch 2880 x 1440 px OLED display with a notch on the top. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the Kirin 970 chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. In fact, the smartphone is expected to support native face unlock algorithm similar to the iPhone X.

The device is also expected to offer a wide range of AI capabilities, which is expected to improve the smartphone photography.

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 15, 2018
Samsung Galaxy J8+ Spotted On Geekbench

Geekbench, a cross-platform processor benchmarking platform has a new visitor. This time, it is the Samsung Galaxy J8+. The device is expected to have similar specifications as of the Galaxy J8.

One major difference between the Galaxy J8 and the J8+ is the processor. The Galaxy J8 was powered by Exynos 7870 chipset and the J8+ is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. In fact, the performance of these devices is almost head to head. The Galaxy J8 scores 726 points on single core performance and the J8+ scores 749 points. In terms of multi-core performance, the J8 scores 3643 points and the J8+ scores 3708 points.

Though there is a difference in performance of both devices, these devices will perform identically under day to day usage. However, as Samsung always does the Exynos variant will be highly optimised to get most out of the chipset.

Specifications of Galaxy J8+

The Samsung Galaxy J8+ is expected to have a slightly bigger display, which comes with the model number SM-J805G. Under the hood, the device will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core chipset with 1.8 GHz clock speed (could be Snapdragon 450) with 4GB RAM and double the storage of the Galaxy J8.

The device runs on Android 8 Oreo with custom Samsung experience UI.

Going by the model number, the SM-J800FN (Galaxy J8) is expected to launch in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Similarly, the Galaxy J8+ with model number SM-J805G is expected to head towards South America.

March 13, 2018