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Huawei To Launch A Red Mate 20 Pro

Huawei had announced their flagship phone – the Mate 20 Pro in October of last year. Priced at Rs 69,990, the phone was quite well received. Now, Huawei is set to launch a Red coloured Mate 20 Pro. The news broke on a Chinese networking website with a poster of the Mate 20 Pro being published along with Chinese text written on it.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a 6.39 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen which has a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and the screen ratio is 19.5:9. The screen also has extra protection as it is made of Corning Gorilla Glass. The Mate 20 Pro features a HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor and has a 3 camera setup at the back. The three cameras are 40 MP f/1.8,20 MP f/2.2 and 8 MP f/2.4. It also boasts of a 24 MP selfie camera. The phone also shoots videos at 2160p at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps and 1080pat 30fps. It can shoot slow motion videos at 720p at 960fps.

The Red Mate 20 Pro will be the sixth colour to be added to the series after Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Twilight, Pink Gold and Black. Huawei recently sold 5 million units of the Mate 20 Pro within two months of the launch and at the same time it celebrated the selling of 200 million smartphones in 2018. The 200 million figure was largely due to the Nova 3 series which was popular with the younger generation and the Mate 20 Pro series that was popular among the working and business consumers. The Red version is expected to be launched before the Chinese New Year which is on February 5, 2019.

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January 2, 2019
Huawei Mate 20 Pro To Launch In India On November 27

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro was launched in an event held by the company last month. The event also saw the launch of the Mate 20 and the Mate 20 X. Along with this, the company launched the Huawei Watch GT. Now, after what seems to be a long wait, the devices are finally heading to India. Invites reading “A Higher Intelligence Is Coming” have been sent out. The text is accompanied by an image of the unique triple camera setup on the Mate 20 Pro. The invite details the launch of the device on 27th November.

While it is not clear as to what all products will see their launch at the event, we can be sure that the Mate 20 Pro will be one of them. Being the flagship phone of the company, whose sub-brand Honor is already raking up a lot of sales in India, the Mate 20 Pro will probably see an aggressive campaign in India. Judging by the pricing at the launch, the Indian price will start somewhere around the Rs 85,000 mark.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Specs

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 6.39 inch curved OLED display. It has a 3120 x 1440 px resolution and a 538 ppi pixel density. The display sports a notch and has Corning Gorilla Glass for protection against falls and scratches. The phone is also available along with an underwater case, which can be fitted to use the phone for underwater photography.

The highlight of the phone is the newly introduced Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset. This is the first Android chipset to be built using the 7 nm process. The only other mobile chipset made from this process is Apple’s A12 Bionic, which powers its latest phones. Qualcomm is also set to launch a 7nm chipset soon. The 7nm process of manufacturing ensures that more transistors can be fitted into a smaller area, ensuring better performance and lower battery consumption. The phone also has Dual NPUs for AI integration in the camera and other apps.

Camera Performance

The camera is another interesting part of the phone. Huawei has made the camera setup in collaboration with Leica and the results show. The Mate 20 Pro has one of the best camera performance of all the smartphones out there. It has a 40 MP f/1.8 wide lens along with a 20 MP ultra-wide and an 8 MP telephoto lens. These give it a wide range, even in terms of ISO, with values ranging up to 102,400. It also has macro capability, and can shoot objects as close as 2.5cm.

Under the hood, it packs a 4,200 mAh battery with fast charging and wireless charging capabilities. Another great feature on the phone is the ‘Reverse Wireless’ charging. With this, you can use the Mate 20 Pro to charge another wireless charging enables smartphone. The Mate 20 Pro also has an in-display fingerprint sensor and 3D Face Unlock along with an IR flood illuminator.

Also Read: Google Pixel 3 Lite Camera Samples Posted Before Official Launch

Price And Availability

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro was launched in London at EUR 1049 for its 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant. This roughly translates to Rs 85,000. The Indian pricing of the device is still now known and will be unveiled at its launch in India which will be held on 27th November.

You can read all about the Mate 20 Pro here.

November 21, 2018

OnePlus 6T Vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro Vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 : Specs Comparison

The highly anticipated OnePlus 6T has been launched at an event held by the company in New York. The device brings some upgrades including an in-display fingerprint sensor, a bigger display, a water-drop notch, a bigger battery and more. The OnePlus smartphones have been nicknamed ‘Flagship Killers’ for their unbeatable specifications at a relatively lower price. So we compare the specifications of the latest OnePlus 6T with some of the hottest flagship devices in the market right now.

Design & Display

Each of the three devices sports a unique design. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a triple camera setup on the back with a traditional notch on its display. The OnePlus 6T has a dual camera setup on the back with a smaller, water-drop notch on its display. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 on the other hand, is totally different with a dual camera setup and a ‘sliding panel’ which houses the front camera and other sensors, eliminating the need for a notch or bezel.

All the three devices sport a glass back while the OnePlus 6T and Huawei Mate 20 Pro have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Processor

The OnePlus 6T and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 run on the Snapdragon 845 SoC which is the flagship processor by Qualcomm. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset which is the latest offering by Huawei. The Snapdragon 845 has proven its worth and is adopted by almost all Android flagships. The Kirin 980 on the other hand is fairly new, so a comparison between the two is not possible at this time. However, it is noteworthy that the Kirin 980 is manufactured using the latest 7 nm process while the Snapdragon 845 uses the 10 nm manufacturing process.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 offers RAM options upto 10 GB when compared to the maximum of 8 GB offered by the other two devices. All the three devices boast superior gaming capabilities as well and are supported by capable GPUs.

Camera & Battery

The Mi Mix 3 and OnePlus 6T have dual rear cameras while the Mate 20 Pro has a Leica triple camera setup. This consists of an ultra wide, wide and a telephoto lens. The OnePlus 6T has a 16 MP front camera while the Mate 20 Pro has a 20 MP front facing camera. The Mi Mix 3 has a 24 MP + 2 MP front camera setup in its sliding panel.

The Mate 20 Pro has a 4,200 mAh battery, which is the biggest out of the three. The OnePlus 6T has a 3,700 mAh battery and the Mi Mix 3 has a 3,200 mAh battery. The Mate 20 Pro also supports fast charging, fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. With this, you can charge another device with wireless charging capability using your Mate 20 Pro. The OnePlus 6T has Dash Charge for quick charging and the Mi Mix 3 has fast charging as well.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Unboxing And Hands On Video

What’s More

All the three devices have a fingerprint sensor and face unlock. While the Mi Mix 3 has a physical fingerprint sensor, the other two have it within the display. Additionally, the Mate 20 Pro has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

You can also refer to the table below to compare the specifications of the devices.

	OnePlus 6T	Huawei Mate 20 Pro	Xiaomi Mix 3
Price	6 GB + 128 GB – $ 549 Rs 40,304 (Approx)	6 GB +128 GB – EUR 1049 Rs 87,851 (Approx)	6 GB + 128 GB – 3,299 CNY Rs 34,827 (Approx)
Display	6.41 inch 2340 x 1080 px 402 ppi	6.39 inch 3120 x 1440 px 538 ppi	6.39 inch 2340 x 1080 px 403 ppi
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845	Hisilicon Kirin 980	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU	Octa Core 4 x 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold 4 x 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver	Octa Core 2 x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 2 x 1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 4 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	Octa Core 4 x 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold 4 x 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver
RAM	6 GB 8 GB	6 GB 8 GB	6 GB 8 GB 10 GB
GPU	Adreno 630	Mali G76	Adreno 630
Primary Camera	16 MP f/1.7 20 MP f/1.7	40 MP f/1.8 20 MP f/2.2 8 MP f/2.4	12 MP f/1.812 MP f/2.4
Front Facing Camera	16 MP f/2.0	24 MP f/2.0	24 MP 2 MP
Battery	3,700 mAh	4,200 mAh	3,200 mAh
Other Features	In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Water-Drop Notch Face Unlock	In-Display Fingerprint Sensor 3D Face Unlock Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging IP68	Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Wireless Charging Bezel-Less Display Sliding Camera

October 30, 2018

Huawei Launches The Huawei Mate 20, 20 X and 20 Pro

Huawei has launched its new flagship smartphones the Mate 20, Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro. The new devices replace the previous Mate series devices and offer improved specs and optics. The phones are built around Huawei’s new 7 nm chipset the Kirin 980 and offer varied specifications, along with varying price brackets.

Huawei Mate 20

The lowest variant the Mate 20 is also the cheapest in price. The phone has a 6.53 inch display with a 2244 x 1080 px resolution and 381 ppi pixel density. The display has an 18:7:9 aspect ratio and features a water-drop notch on the top to house the front camera.

The Huawei Mate 20 has a rear mounted physical fingerprint reader and an IP 53 rating for dust and water resistance. The phone features a glass front and back design mounted on an aluminium frame. At the back of the phone are triple cameras with Leica lenses which were earlier teased by the company and placed inside a square camera mount. The primary camera is a 16 MP sensor with a wide-angle lens and an f/1.8 aperture. This is paired with an additional 12 MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Finally an 8 MP telephoto f/2.4 aperture lens equipped camera completes the layout. This new camera setup allows Huawei to access a wide range of focus lengths from 16 mm to 270 mm.

The front houses a 24 MP f/2.0 sensor inside the water drop notch, allowing for larger screen real estate than the Pro. The Mate 20 has either 4 GB or 6GB of RAM and is paired with 128 GB of storage, the phone also offers expandability via the NM cards which are unique to Huawei phones for now.

The phone has a 4000 mAh battery and will be available in four colours ; Midnight Blue, Black, Emerald Green and including the popular twilight colour option

Huawei Mate 20 X

The Huawei Mate 20 X is the largest of the three with a 7,2 inch display and a 2244 x 1080 px resolution. The phone also runs on the Kirin 980 platform, but is designed to impress the phablet market which now primarily is based around the Samsung Galaxy Note series. The Mate 20 X has HUAWEI Supercool which features a liquid multi-dimensional cooling system with a Vapour Chamber and a Graphene Film.

The Mate 20 X has support for the HUAWEI M-Pen, which can be used to activate the Memo directly from a locked screen. The screen has a 4096 high level pressure sensitivity, which according to the company makes using the Pen, lifelike.

While larger the Mate 20 X has an IP 53 rating for dust and water resistance. This is the only smartphone in the line-up to offer a dedicated 3.5 mm headphone jack. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back under the square triple camera layout much like the Mate 20. The camera layout is equipped with a Leica 40 MP Wide Angle Lens, f/1.8 aperture camera paired with a Leica 20 MP Ultra Wide Angle Lens, f/2.2 aperture based module. The 8 MP Telephoto sensor is the third sensor and offers a 3X zoom along with an f/2.4 aperture equipped Leica lens. The Mate 20 x has laser focus, phase focus and contrast focus along with Huawei AI Image Stabilisation.

The phone will be available in only one variant with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of Storage, and will be expandable via a NM card to upto 256 GB. The battery is a massive 5000 mAh unit which supports Huawei’s fast charge capabilities. The Mate 20 X will only be available in two colours Phantom Silver and Midnight Blue.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro as the name suggests offers better specs and is also the phone that will be sold globally and remains the true flagship launched by the company.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 6.39 inch curved OLED display with a 3120 x 1440 px resolution and 538 ppi pixel density. The phone has a full sized notch display with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Just like the Mate 20 the phone is based on the new 7 nm Kirin 980 chipset. This has dual neural processing units which help it compute solutions of task based questions. This allows for AI based camera modes that will automatically detect what you are shooting (like food, landscapes or portraits).

The Mate 20 Pro also has larger camera sensors in comparison to the Mate 20. Still made in collaboration with Leica, the first is a 40 MP wide lens f/1.8 aperture based camera. Paired with a 20 MP ultra wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and an 8 MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While this gives the Mate 20 Pro more megapixels, the phone also features a wide ISO range up to 102,400 ISO. The camera also supports Super HDR capability and can shoot macro shots of objects as close as 2.5 cm. Just like the Mate 20 the varied camera setup allows for varied focal lengths ranging from 16 mm to 270 mm.

The Mate 20 Pro is the only phone of the three which is IP68 rated water and dust resistant. Huawei also provides a special underwater case for the Mate 20 Pro to allow for underwater photography upto a depth of 5 meter .

The dual NPUs present in the device offers features such as AI Portrait Colour video. With this, you can implement effects in your videos, in real time. The device also offers a 3D live emoji feature which looks pretty similar to Apple’s Animoji. It has a new 3D live object modelling feature. With this you can just scan an object and the smartphone will recreate it in 3D. You can then animate this 3D model or can even integrate it with your surroundings using a skeleton mapping system. You can even interact with the 3D model if you are taking a photo or video, and it will mimic your actions.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features an in-display fingerprint sensor a first for the Chinese brand. The fingerprint reader uses a 10 level dynamic pressure sensing technology which improves the unlock speed, which has increased by 30% compared to the previous generation. The phone also offers up a 3D face unlock with an IR flood illuminator and 3D sensor placed next to the front cameras in the notch of the display.

Reverse Wireless Charging

The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro pack a 4,200 mAh battery, offering great battery back up. The company has also introduced a 40 W fast charger which it claims can charge 1 % in just 30 seconds. The fast charger and the device have gone through various security checks and procedures and are absolutely safe, according to Huawei. Huawei has also included a 15 W fast charging wireless charger. This is compatible with both the devices.

The most impressive feature however is the reverse wireless charging. The Mate 20 Pro can be used as a wireless charger for other smartphones. By placing another smartphone with wireless charging capabilities in contact with the Mate 20 Pro’s back, the Mate 20 pro can wireless charge the other device.

Huawei Mate 20 costs €799 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and €849 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro costs EUR 1049 for its 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

Huawei Mate 20 X costs EUR 899 for its 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant.

All three devices will go on sale mid November 2018. The Mate 20 Pro will launch in India end November, with the Mate 20 and Mate 20 x to be launched subsequently. Huawei has also launched a variety of cases and accessories to go alongside the three devices, including a wireless charger for the Mate 20 pro and Mate 20 RS.

October 16, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Unboxing Video Leaked Before Official Launch

Huawei has been performing very well globally and even surpassed Apple in terms of sales, this August. They are now the world’s No. 2 smartphone seller only lagging behind Samsung. The company is set to launch the much awaited Mate 20 Pro smartphone in a London Event today evening. The device will have true flagship specifications and further help Huawei strengthen their position in the global smartphone market. A lot of leaks and alleged features about the device have been making rounds on the internet. And now, hours before the official launch, a hands-on video of the Mate 20 Pro has surfaced online.

Although, the original video has now been taken down by the uploader, we were able to get our hands on some small clips. The first clip demonstrates the all-new in screen fingerprint sensor which seems smooth and snappy. The phone has a notched display that houses the speakerphone and the front camera. It has 3 onscreen buttons for navigating through the device.The second clip shows the back of the phone with a gradient colour panel. The clip also shows off the triple rear camera setup that the Mate 20 Pro will have.

Apart from the fingerprint sensor, the triple rear cameras, and the notch display, it will be the first smartphone to run on the 7nm Kirin 980 processor.The Mate 20 Pro will have a 4,200 mAh battery with fast charging support of up to 40W. In terms of memory, the device will be available in 6 GB or 8 GB RAM variants paired with 128 GB to 512 GB of inbuilt storage.Talking more about the cameras of the handset, it will have triple rear camera setup comprising of dual 20 MP telephoto sensors and an 8 MP ultra-wide angle sensor.

Also read: Palm Launches Credit Card Sized Android Phone

Sadly, Huawei has removed the 3.5mm headphone jack from the phone. But, they are kind enough to ship the device with the new USB Type-C headphones. Huawei will launch the device officially today evening and will answer all question regarding details, price and availability of the smartphone.

October 16, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Leak Reveals Key Specifications & Price

With the launch of the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro inching closer, a leak has revealed what seems to be everything that you need to know about the Mate 20 Pro. This includes its main specifications and also its alleged price in the UK. While previous leaks had revealed features and benchmark scores of the device, this one breaks it down for us.

Also Read: Google Camera App APK Available For Download

Specifications

According to the leak, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 6.39 inch display with a notch. It has a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px. It has an in-display fingerprint reader, which is present at the the bottom half of the screen. The display features a notch, which houses the front camera and an IR sensor for Face Unlock.

Camera

The new renders also show a different design, with the device having a traditional notch and not the water drop notch seen earlier. On the back, it has the triple rear camera setup, which is consistent with previous leaks. This is a 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP setup. The 40 MP sensor has an aperture of f/1.8 and combines four pixels into one for better image quality.

The 20 MP sensor is a telephoto unit with an aperture of f/2.4 and the third is an 8 MP ultra-wide angle sensor.When working together, these cameras enable 5x optical zoom and ultra macro shots. It has a 24 MP front camera.

The Mate 20 Pro runs on the brand new Kirin 980 SoC, which is Huawei’s upcoming flagship processor. The processor is made with the 7nm process and is will be faster than the latest A12 Bionic form Apple, according to the company. The device will also have two NPUs (Neural Processing Units) which will help in analysing image content, optimising the scene and providing a better photo output.

Battery & Storage

Under the hood, it packs a 4,200 mAh battery and is accompanied by a 40 W charger, which will take it from zero to 70 % in just 30 minutes. The phone also supports wireless charging. Interestingly, the device can also act as a wireless charger for the Huawei Freebuds 2, which will launch alongside the device.

Another surprising addition is the introduction of a Nano Memory Card format. This will be compatible with the Mate 20 Pro, which does not support microSD cards. The Nano cards are smaller when compared to the microSD cards and have capacities of upto 256 GB.

The Mate 20 Pro has an IP68 certification, making it water and dust resistant. The device will run Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9.0. It will have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and LTE for connectivity and will be offered in Twilight, black, blue and green.

Price

One more thing to add: Huawei Mate 20 Pro 6/128 GB costs 899 GBP unlocked in UK. https://t.co/FyNepfw508

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) October 11, 2018

The device is said to cost 899 pounds for the base 6 GB and 128 GB variant, putting the higher variants at the 1000 pond price mark. It is also rumoured that Huawei will launch a Mate 20X gaming handset at the launch event as well.

October 12, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro To Lose The Headphone Jack

The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are set to launch on October 16 and now a new leak reveals some more features about the highly anticipated devices. The Huawei Mate 20 will have a headphone jack while the Mate 20 Pro will not. The finding was through a leaked render of the devices.

The images show a round hole on the top of the Mate 20, right next to what seems to be an IR blaster. The Mate 20 case also shows off the rear mounted finger print sensor. This has been placed right below the triple camera setup. The images also detail the speakers on the bottom, USB Type-C mouthpiece.

A Mate 20 Pro case, shows that the devices lacks the headphone jack and also a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. This could hint at an in-display fingerprint sensor on the device.

Specifications

The devices will run on the new flagship Kirin 980 SoC from Huawei. The company claims that the processor is faster than the latest A12 Bionic from Apple. The processor is made from the 7nm manufacturing process, which increases its speed. The Mate 20 is reported to have a 6.53 inch LCD display with a 2,244 x 1,080 px resolution. It is said to pack a 4,000 mAh battery. The Mate 20 Pro is said to have a curved OLED display with a resolution of 3,120 x 1,440 px.

The Huawei Mate 20 is said to be available in 4GB, 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. They will also offer storage variants of 256 GB and 512 GB. The Mate 20 Pro is said to have a 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variant and 256 GB and 512 GB variants.

The devices will also sport a water drop notch on their display and are building up a lot of excitement as Huawei has been hyping the launch a lot. An earlier leak had detailed the prices of these devices which did come as a shocker to everyone.

Benchmark Scores

Additionally, the benchmark scores of the devices have been leaked which show that they will be the fastest Android devices to hit the market this year. Huawei hasn’t lived up to its promise of beating the new Apple iPhones, however this is a leak and we might see a different score after the launch.

The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are set to launch on October 16.

October 9, 2018
Top 5 Most Awaited Upcoming Smartphones

The smartphone industry has been growing at an unprecedented rate. With cut-throat competition, manufacturers are making breakthroughs almost every few months. For some, it is the battle to be on the top and for the others, it is the war to survive. So, we take you through the top smartphones which are set to launch soon. The specifications are based on various leaks and the official specs will only be revealed after the launch of the devices.

Google Pixel 3

The upcoming flagship devices from Google is one of the most and least anticipated phones. The reason being that even though they will be great devices, a series of leaks have laid the devices bare before us. With unboxing videos and reviews doing rounds of the vast internet, the only thing which is possibly left to know is the price. The Google Pixel series is the only one to have stuck to a single lens camera setup, even in 2019. This does not make the devices dated or dull the camera performance.

The Google Pixel 2 has one of the best smartphone cameras out there, despite the fact that it has been an year since its launch. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will continue to carry what has now become a signature single camera setup. However, Google has given in to another trend from the smartphone industry. The infamous notch. The larger, Google Pixel 3 XL has a huge notch while the Pixel 3 will sport a more conventional design.

Both the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The phones will have a 5.4 inch display. Both pixel phones will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage in the base variants. The top variant may offer upto 256 GB of storage. The smaller Pixel 3 has a 3000 mAh battery while the larger XL has a 3400 mAh battery.

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will launch on October 9.

OnePlus 6T

The OnePlus 6T is going to launch on October 16 and fans cannot contain their excitement. The upcoming device will see major changes such as the presence if an In-display fingerprint sensor and a water drop notch. A ‘T’ upgrade does not usually see such changes. Upgrades in terms of camera, battery and speed are possible, making the device even more appealing. However, OnePlus has let go of the headphone jack and the decision does not sit well with some fans. But, it is highly improbable that the someone would shun this device over a headphone jack.

The device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and have 8 GB of RAM. In terms of storage, the device will have 512 GB of storage as OnePlus does not offer microSD card support with its devices. It has a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display with a tiny waterdrop notch. The device will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and has a 3,700 mAh battery.

The OnePlus 6T will launch on October 17.

Nokia 9 PureView

The Nokia 9 PureView is one of the most unique devices on the list as it sports a penta camera setup, according to report. The penta camera setup is a patented technology, belonging to Zeiss. Additionally, reports say that the Nokia 9 has the PureView tag. The PureView tag indicates a device which is revolutionary in terms of camera performance.

Additionally, the Nokia 9 has a massive 4150 mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device has a 6 inch AMOLED display. It runs on the Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 8 GB of RAM. The device has 256 GB of internal storage and an IP68 certification.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

With its launch around the corner, Huawei is stirring up curiosity with the Mate 20 Pro. The Mate 20 Pro features a unique triple camera setup design. The design is in a square with the LED flash filling in the last spot in the box. The device will run on the Kirin 980 SoC as announced by Huawei. The Kirin 980 is the next flagship from Huawei and is manufactured by the 7nm process. Huawei claims that the Kirin 980 is faster than Apple’s latest A12 Bionic chip.

The device has a 6.3 inch screen with a tiny, water drop notch. Along with the Kirin 980, it has the Mali G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing Unit and DDR4 RAM. Under the hood, it has a 4,000 mAh battery . It has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The cameras range from f/1.8 to f/2.4 in terms of aperture and have varying focal lengths from 16 mm to 80 mm.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is set to launch on October 16.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro is set to be the next big thing from Samsung. The device is said to feature a quad camera setup, a first for the company which recently launched the Galaxy A7 with a triple camera. With these devices, it is clear that Samsung is not saving all the best features for its flagship devices and is now focusing on all segments.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro has a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 512 GB using a microSD card. It packs a 3720 mAh battery. The four cameras are a main camera, a depth sensor, a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens.

The device is set to launch at the special Galaxy Event on October 11.

October 6, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Design Shown In Official Press Images

The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are set to launch on October 16 in London. The devices sport a triple camera setup on the rear and a water-drop notch on the display. The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are highly anticipated devices and sure to bring in some innovation as Huawei had mocked Apple for not bringing something new with their iPhones this year.

Also Read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro With Kirin 980, Triple Camera Images Leaked

While the Huawei Mate 20 Pro had been leaked many times before, we now see what is claimed to be an official press render of the Huawei Mate 20. The Mate 20 is the cheaper version of the Mate 20 Pro, therefore it will lack a few features, although it is not certain right now as to what these features will be.

Another leak shows the alleged price of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro along with the new MediaPad M5 Lite Tablet.

The prices are in Swiss Francs and puts the Mate 20 between $ 850 and $ 900. The Mate 20 Pro, sits at around $ 1100. These prices are surprising to say the least and might not go too well with some of Huawei’s fans.

Specifications

The device will feature a 6.3 inch screen with a small water drop notch. The camera setup is in a square with three lenses and an LED flash. The Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro will be running on Huawei’s new flagship processor, the Kirin 980. The Kirin 980 is made with the 7nm manufacturing process and is promised to be the fastest chip. It will have a Mali G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing unit and DDR4 RAM.

Reports claim that the cameras will range from f/1.8 to f/2.4 in terms of aperture and form 16 to 80 mm in terms of focal length. The device is said to pack a 4,000 mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Specific details about the device will only be known at its launch, on October 9. However, it is expected that Huawei will blow our mind, with the amount of teasing that they had been doing.

October 6, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro With Kirin 980, Triple Camera Images Leaked

Alleged images of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro have surfaced online. The images show the device will be available in 3 colours which are Twilight, Black and Blue. The device will run on the flagship HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset.

Design:

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro will supposedly feature a 6.3 inch screen. From the images it can be drawn that the device comes with a notch up top. Also, the rear of the device has a triple camera setup along with a dual-LED flash. The device has thin bezels on either sides and a slim chin along the bottom.

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Processor:

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset which is based on the 7nm manufacturing technology. The Kirin 980 chipset has an Octa-Core CPU which has 4x Cortex-A76 and 4x Cortex-A55 processors. The Kirin 980 has the Mali-G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing unit along with DDR4 RAM clocked @ 2133 MHz.

DDR4 is the latest and greatest of RAM technology currently available. It helps to speed up the device as DDR 4 is clocked higher than DDR3 which has a clock speed of 1666 MHz.

Huawei is claiming their Kirin 980 to be faster than Apple’s A12 bionic chip. The chipset uses the 7 nm manufacturing technology. This is a technology that helps to pack in more transistors in the existing footprint of the chipset. It also helps to increase the speed and also reduces power consumption of the device resulting in better battery backup.

Other specifications:

Huawei Mate 20 pro has aperture size ranging from f /1.8 to f /2.4 and focal length of 16 to 80 millimeters as claimed by reports.

It is also possible that the device will come with a battery larger than 4,000 mAh and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Another feature called underwater mode which Huawei showcased at IFA Berlin 2018 might also make its way to the device.The Huawei Mate 20 Pro might drop the monochrome sensor and replace it with a wide-angle RGB sensor to provide with 5X zoom capabilities, according to reports.

However, precise details about device will come out on 16th October at Huawei’s launch event in London.

September 25, 2018
Huawei Teases Mate 20 & Mate 20 Pro With Triple Camera

Huawei has recently teased its Mate 20 & Mate 20 Pro devices on Weibo. The short video ended with a square outline which contains the words “This is Mate”. The outline confirms the rumours about the unique triple camera setup on the devices. The device will launch at an event on 16th October.

Huawei has also been very confident about being the most innovative smartphone manufacturer this year. Recently, the company mocked Apple after the recent launch event. In a series of tweets, Huawei ‘thanked’ Apple for not making any innovations and ‘letting it be the hero’ this year. With these extremely confident comments from Huawei, we hope to see something truly revolutionary in the upcoming devices. With a lot of rumours surrounding the device, we give you everything to know so far about the Huawei Mate 20.

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Specifications:

The Huawei Mate 20 will have a triple camera setup, making it the highlight of its design. The three cameras and flash are in a square frame. Another rumour is the presence of an in-display fingerprint scanner. This will make the Huawei Mate 20 the first device from the company to have this technology. The device will reportedly use the ultrasonic fingerprint technology from Qualcomm. However, this is 3x costlier than the optical in display sensor being used by most companies now. The ultrasonic fingerprint display is more secure, advanced and can work even if your fingers are greasy.

The device will run on the Hisilicon Kirin 980 Octa-core chipset, according to reports. This is the latest flagship processor by Huawei. It uses the 7 nm manufacturing process, like the A12 Bionic from Apple. The SoC will offer better thermal efficiency and faster processing power, according to reports. It will also have the 2nd Gen Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Apart form this, the devices are also expected to have 6+ inch displays and a large 4200 mAh battery.

September 18, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 & Mate 20 Pro With Kirin 980 Launching On 16 October

Huawei has confirmed that the Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro Smartphones will be launching on 16th October. After revealing the date during the IFA 2018, Huawei said that the devices will be running the latest flagship processor, the HiSilicon Kirin 980.

Huawei Mate 20 & Mate 20 Pro:

Huawei has not revealed any more information about the device. However,numerous ‘leaks’ and spy shots give us a fair idea about the smartphones. Earlier leaks and renders reveal that the devices sport a ‘water drop notch’. The notch is smaller than the notches we can see on other phones. The devices supposedly have a triple camera setup, which is quite unique to look at.

Renders Via XDA

The devices reportedly have 6+ inch screens and a massive 4200 mAh battery.

Renders Via XDA

Most recently, a Spanish technology blog ‘spotted’ a Mate 20 device at the IFA 2018. The device is apparently in the hands of a Huawei employee and is protected by a thick back cover. The cover prevents one from getting a better view at the device. But the unique camera setup which matches the renders of the device makes a compelling case. The price of the devices will be known in October.

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P 20 ‘spotted’ at IFA. Via teknofilo

Kirin 980:

The Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980 is the company’s latest flagship processor. The processor will be used in all upcoming Huawei flagship devices, according to the company. The chipset is the first production SoC to have used the 7nm for its manufacturing. The 7nm manufacturing process makes a chipset more power efficient. It is designed around the ARM’s Cortex-A76 CPU and the Mali-G76 GPU, which are new designs. According to the company, the Kirin 980 has 6.9 billion transistors running on it. Comparatively, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 has 4.3 billion.

Huawei also says that the octa-core Kirin 980 utilises two cores for ‘turbo performance’ and two for long term performance. The other four are used to maximise power efficiency. Normally, a CPU uses a combination of only high performance and high efficiency cores. Therefore, making this a step away from conventional design.

For increased Ai performance, the Kirin 980 has a dual NPU ( Neural Processing Unit). This performs AI assisted image recognition tasks at a rate of 4500 images per minute, according to Huawei. Comparatively, Apple’s A11 bionic chip identifies 2371 images and the Snapdragon 845 recognises 1458, the company added.

Huawei believes that the Kirin 980 is far better than the Snapdragon 845, which has already been out for some months now. The Kirin 980 is set to launch in October, while Qualcomm is working on the successor to the Snapdragon 845. It will be exciting to see how many of Huawei’s claims come true after the launch of the Kirin 980.

September 1, 2018