MediaTek is a Taiwanese company that designs chipsets for mobile phones, navigation systems, and other electronic devices. A short while ago, the company announced their Helio P70 chipset which is featured on the Realme U1. In a recent launch event, the company has announced their Helio P90 SoC. The Helio P90 is the company’s flagship mobile chipset that is currently on offer. Like the Helio P70, it is an Octa-Core processor and is manufactured using 12 nm technology. The biggest highlight of the new chipset is its AI capabilities.
Features And Support:
The Helio P90 accommodates the PowerVR GM 9946 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. The CPU consists of two ARM A75 cores and six Cortex A55 cores. The ARM A75 cores are clocked at 2.2 GHz while the Cortex A55 cores are clocked at 2.0 GHz. This ARM 75 and ARM A55 duo provides best of both performance and efficiency. The Helio P90 can support up to 8 GB of LPDDRX RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It supports a maximum display resolution of 2520 x 1080 px and an aspect ratio of 21:9.
In terms of camera, the SoC can support single camera sensor of 48 MP resolution and dual 24 MP + 16 MP sensors. However, it is dependent on the smartphone manufacturer how they incorporate it on their device. The Helio P90 also has a built-in APU (AI Processing Unit) 2.0. With the help of AI, a smartphone can optimise both, power and performance depending on usage patterns of different users. According to benchmarks, the Helio P90 has better AI performance than the Snapdragon 845 which is 10 nm chipset. Most notably, its AI benchmark is slightly lower than the Snapdragon 855 which is a 7 nm chipset.
For connectivity, the Helio P90 supports dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo and FM Radio. The company announced that smartphones featuring the chipset are already being developed. The first smartphone packing the P90 SoC is expected to launch in Q1 of 2019.
The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone was recently launched in the UK. Now the company has also announced it for the Indian market. It is a limited edition variant of the OnePlus 6T which the company has developed in collaboration with British supercar manufacturer, McLaren. Although the new variant borrows a lot of specifications from the regular variant, the new features make it stand out. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition not only has a beautiful rear design it also gets Warp Charge 30 and 10 GB of RAM. It is the first global smartphone to offer this high capacity of RAM.
Design:
The OnePlus 6T Mclaren Edition, like its regular variant, has a high screen-to-body ratio with a waterdrop notch at the front. The right side of the device makes room for the power button and the sound profile slider while the left side houses the volume rockers. Over at bottom, the device has a USB Type-C port, the loudspeaker grille, and the microphone grille. The rear of the device gets a newly designed back panel which houses the dual camera setup with LED flash. The glass panel has a carbon fiber like design and the signature McLaren Orange Papaya coloured accent runs along its bottom and sides.
Display:
The OnePlus 6T Mclaren Edition has a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with a small waterdrop notch. The display panel has a Full HD resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The display has a screen to body ratio of 85.6% and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Additionally, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition’s display has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 to protect it against scratches and accidental drops.
Processor:
The McLaren Edition OnePlus 6T runs on the 10 nm, Snapdragon 845 SoC. The Snapdragon 845 consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. The CPU consists four Kryo 385 Gold cores and four 385 Silver Cores. For high performance, the Kryo 385 Gold cores have a clock frequency of 2.8 GHz and for better battery backup the Kryo 385 Silver cores have a clock frequency of 1.7 GHz.
Memory & Storage:
The new limited McLaren Edition variant of the OnePlus 6T gets 10 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. In terms of internal storage, the device has 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Both, LPDDR4X RAM andUFS 2.1 contribute in making the smartphone extremely fast. Like other OnePlus smartphones, it does not support memory expandability.
Camera:
The OnePlus 6T Mclaren Edition has a 16 MP (Sony IMX 371), f 2.0 aperture equipped front-facing camera sensor which is housed in the notch. Over at the rear, the device gets dual 16 MP (Sony IMX 519) + 20 MP (Sony IMX 376K) camera sensors. Both the 16 MP and the 20 MP sensor are equipped with a f/1.7 aperture. Most notably, the 16 MP camera has a 1.22-micron size pixel which allows for better light absorption. Therefore, the device can capture well-lit pictures even in low light conditions. The smartphone can also capture 2160p videos at 60fps from the rear cameras and 1080p videos at 30 fps from the front camera.
Battery:
Like the regular variant, the McLaren Edition OnePlus 6T packs a 3,700 mAh Lithium-Ion battery. However, the new device now supports Warp Charge which charges the device with 30 watts of power. In comparison, the dash charge on the regular variant charges the handset at only 20 watts. Therefore this is a 50% boost from the old technology. According to OnePlus, the limited edition variant can be charged up to 50% in under 20 minutes.
To support this rapid charge, both the phone and the charger now have an integrated circuit chip. OnePlus also ships the device with a Papaya Orange coloured braided cable which is essential to support the Warp charge. Furthermore, the McLaren Edition variant does not thermal throttle. It means that the device will continue to charge at a rapid pace even if the device gets hot or is being used to run CPU intensive tasks.
Connectivity & Other Features:
The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition variant, like the regular variant, also supports dual 4G VoLTE, dual-band 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy, NFC, and GPS. The device also has a host of sensors which include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a proximity sensor, and a compass. For securely and safely unlocking the handset, the device gets an in-display fingerprint sensor. Additionally, the device also supports Face Unlock Technology.
The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition smartphone with 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM is priced in India at Rs 50,999. It will be available via both online and offline channels. The phone will be available from tomorrow at Delhi’s newly launched store and will be available on other channels from 15th December.
You can also watch our unboxing video of the device:
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OnePlus had launched the OnePlus 6T smartphone on 30th October in India. To celebrate their 5 year anniversary the company has now launched a limited edition variant of the OnePlus 6T in the UK. It is scheduled for launch in India on September 12. The company has collaborated with British car maker, McLaren which is renowned for making racing and sports cars. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition borrows a lot of specifications from the regular variant. Additionally, it gets an all-new rear design, higher memory capacity and faster Warp charge 30.
Build & Features
The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition measures 157.5 x 74.8 x8.2 mm and weighs in at 185 grams. On the front of the device sits a 2.5D, 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The front of the device also has a small waterdrop notch which houses the 16 MP selfie camera that can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. For securely and swiftly unlocking the device, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor which is also present in the regular variant of the 6T. Additionally, the device also supports Face Unlock technology.
In comparison to the regular variant, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition gets an all-new back panel. The rear glass panel has a Carbon-Fiber like design which carries the McLaren logo and a Papaya Orange accent runs along its bottom and side edges keeping to McLaren’s livery colours. Like the regular variant, it also has dual 16 MP + 20 MP camera sensors with Dual LED flash on the back. For connectivity, the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition supports dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC and the USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing which are carried forward from the 6T as well.
In terms of storage, the McLaren Edition variant has 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 CPU along with Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone packs a 3700 mAh lithium-ion battery which supports Warp 30 charge. As the name suggests, Warp 30 charges the smartphone with 30 watts of power. In comparison to the dash charge which supports only 20 watts, which is present in the regular version.
According to OnePlus, Warp 30 can charge the device up to 50% in 20 minutes. To attain such rapid charging speed both the handset and the charger get an integrated circuit chip and a finely tuned power management system. To sweeten up the deal, the company ships the smartphone with a Papaya Orange braided cable. Furthermore, the device does not thermal throttle while charging. In simpler words, the user can charge the smartphone at full pace and simultaneously enjoy their favourite games.
Price and Availablity
The new limited edition OnePlus 6T McLaren smartphone is available at 649 € (around Rs 53,000) in the UK. However, the India specific pricing will be revealed only after its official launch which is set for December 12.
After a lot of leaks and teasers, the Samsung Galaxy A8s with the Infinity-O notch has officially been launched. The phone was launched at an event that was held in China. It is the world’s first smartphone to feature an in-screen cutout for the front selfie camera.
Design & Features
The Samsung Galaxy A8s measures 158.4×74.9×7.4 mm weighs in at 173 grams. The front of the device accommodates a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The power button and the volume rockers sit on the right side of the device while the SIM card slot and the dedicated Bixby button are placed on the left.
The rear of the Samsung Galaxy A8s has a gradient coloured glass panel which tapers toward the edges. The rear of the device also houses a fingerprint sensor and triple camera set up along with an LED flash. Talking about the camera sensors, the phone has a 24 MP front-facing sensor which is housed in the infinity-O notch and the rear camera setup consists of triple 24 MP + 5 MP + 10 MP sensors.
The Samsung Galaxy A8s is kitted with the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. The device is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery and it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. In terms of connectivity, the device supports dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone also gets a bunch of sensors which include a gravity sensor, a distance sensor, and a light sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy A8s is available in three colors which are Silver, Green, and Blue. It is available in a two RAM & ROM storage variant which are as follows:
6 GB + 128 GB
8 GB + 128 GB
It also supports memory expansion up to 256 GB via a microSD card. The device is currently available on pre-order on Samsung’s Chinese website.
To summarise, the Samsung Galaxy A8s looks like a solid offering from the company and is expected to perform well in terms of sales.
Lately, Finnish smartphone manufacturer, HMD Global has been launching a lot of smartphones. Earlier this month, the company launched the Nokia 7.1. Now they have unveiled the Nokia 8.1 in Dubai. Like other Nokia phones, it also is an Android One device.
Design And Specifications
The Nokia 8.1 has an all-glass front and rear build with a metal chassis. The smartphone measures 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm and weighs in at 180 grams. On the front of the device sits a 6.18-inch Full HD+ notch display with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2246 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. For protection against scratches, it also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The Nokia 8.1 is powered by a 3,500 mAh Li-Ion battery and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system. The device features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 CPU along with the Adreno 616 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has a 20 MP front-facing selfie camera and dual 12 MP +13 MP rear cameras. The handset can also capture 2160p video at 30fps from the rear camera. While the front sensor can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.
In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 8.1 supports dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, and has a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack. For quickly and securely unlocking it, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The Nokia 8.1 is offered in three colour options which are as follows:
Blue/Silver
Steel/Copper
Iron/Steel
In terms of memory and storage, it is available in a single 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM variant which supports memory expandability of up to 400 GB via a microSD card. The device will go on sale in Dubai from December 15 and it carries a price tag of 1,499 Dirham (around Rs. 32,000). Although its India launch date is currently unavailable, it is expected to launch soon.
Yandex is a Russian multinational corporation which specialises in internet related services like eCommerce, search engines and online advertising. In Russia, they are the biggest company to compete against Google’s search engine. Google recently launched their Pixel 3 smartphones in Russia. To compete against Pixel smartphones, Yandex has launched their first Android smartphone for the country.
Design And Features
The Yandex Phone has an all-glass front and rear build with a metal chassis. It measures 72.5 x 150.1 x 8.28 mm and weighs in at 163 grams. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.65-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 427 ppi. For photography, it has dual 16 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and a single 5 MP front selfie camera. The device can also record 2160p videos at 30 fps from the rear cameras and 1080p videos at 30 fps from the front sensor. Both the front and rear camera setup get a dedicated LED flash.
The Yandex Phone is kitted with the Octa-Core Snapdragon 630 CPU along with Adreno 508 GPU. It is offered with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 128 GB via a microSD card. The handset is powered by a 3050 mAh battery which also supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.o.
To take on Google’s voice assistant, the Yandex Phone also has Alice, which is the company’s take on a virtual assistant. For connectivity, the smartphone offers dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, GPS. 3.5 mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. It runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. For added security, the device also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The Yandex Phone is available in a single colour option, which is Black. The smartphone carries a price tag of 17,990 Russian Ruble (around Rs 19,200) and it is up for pre-order in Russia while the deliveries will start from December 7.
Meizu is a Chinese electronics manufacturer that has just launched three smartphones for the Indian market. Out of three, the Meizu M16th is a high-end smartphone while the Meizu M6T and Meizu C9 are budget devices. Like a lot of other smartphone companies, Meizu has also chosen to sell their devices only via online channels. All three smartphones will be exclusively available on Amazon.in.
Meizu M16th
The Meizu M16th is the company’s flagship smartphone and will compete against devices like the OnePlus 6T. The smartphone has a symmetrical design with curved edges and thin bezels on the front. The device weighs 152 grams and measures 150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3 mm. It has a 6-Inch AMOLED display with a pixel density of 402 PPi. The Meizu M16th sports the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. For fast and secure biometric recognition it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor.
In terms of memory and storage, the Meizu M16th is available in two variants which are 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM and 8GB RAM + 128 GB ROM. For photography, the smartphone gets a single 20 MP camera and dual 12 MP + 20 MP rear cameras. Connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-FI 802.11 a/b/g/n and GPS. The phone also includes a USB Type-C port and 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom. It is powered by a 3010 mAh battery and runs on Android Oreo.
Meizu M6T
The Meizu M6T is a budget smartphone and will compete against devices like the Redmi 6 and Realme C1. Like its elder sibling, the Meizu M6T also has a symmetrical design. The front of the device makes room for a 5.7-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1140 x 720 px. The top and bottom bezels on the front are quite wide while the left and right bezels are marginal. The top bezel houses the earpiece and a single 8 MP front-facing camera.
The rear shell of the Meizu M6T is made out of polycarbonate that tapers towards the edges. The rear panel houses the dual 13 MP + 2 MP cameras with LED flash and company branding. On the right, sits the volume rockers and power button. The top is occupied by a 3.5 mm audio jack and on the bottom sits the USB Type-C port and speakerphone.
The Meizu M6T is kitted with the Octa-Core MT6750 CPU and Mali-T860 GPU. It is powered by a 3300 mAh battery and runs on Android Oreo. For connectivity, it gets 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and dual 4G VoLTE support. The device is available with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB ROM and has a price tag of Rs 7,999
Meizu C9
Out of the three smartphones, the Meizu C9 is the most affordable device. It has a 5.45-inch HD+ display that has a pixel density of 282 ppi and a resolution of 1440 x 720 px. Like the Meizu M6T, it also has thin left /right bezels and wide top/bottom bezels. The handset features the Quad Core SC9832E processor and Mali-T720 GPU. It has a 3,000 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. For photography, the handset has a single 8 MP front camera and a 13 MP rear camera with LED flash.
In terms of connectivity, the Meizu C9 gets Dual SIM slots with 4G support, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and GPS. It also has a bunch of sensors which include the gravity sensor, ambient light sensor, and a range sensor. The smartphone is available in two color options which are Black and Blue. The smartphone is available with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. Additionally, the phone supports memory expandability up to 128 GB via a microSD. The smartphone has a price tag of Rs 4,999 and is available for purchase on Amazon.in
Finnish smartphone manufacturer, Nokia is on a smartphone launching spree in India. Last month, the company launched their budget-friendly Nokia 3.1 smartphone. Now they have unveiled the Nokia 7.1, which is a sub 20k smartphone. Like other Nokia phones, it also is an Android One device. Therefore, the company can quickly push lastest Android updates to their smartphones as they are released by Google.
Build & Specifications
The Nokia 7.1 has an all-glass front and rear build with an aluminium chassis. The smartphone measures 149.7 x 71.18 x 9.14 mm and weighs in at 160 grams. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.84-inch LCD notch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 432 ppi. The smartphone also has Corning Glass 3 technology to protect against scratches.
The Nokia 7.1 runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system and is powered by a 3,060 mAh Li-Ion battery. The smartphone is kitted with the Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 CPU and Adreno 509 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has a single 8 MP front-facing selfie camera and dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear cameras. It also records 2160p video at 30fps from the rear sensors. While the front sensor can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.
In terms of connectivity, the Nokia 7.1 supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing. For quickly and securely unlocking it, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The Nokia 7.1 is offered in two colour options which are Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel. It is available in a single 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM variant which supports memory expandability of up to 400 GB via a microSD card. The smartphone is up for pre-order now and the deliveries will commence from December 7. However, post that, it will be available via both online and offline channels at the following price.
Huawei announced their flagship Mate 20 Pro in October with top of the line specifications and it is finally released in India. The Huawei Mate 20 is set to fight it out with other top end smartphones such as Apple XR and Google’s Pixel 3 which are in a similar price range. The front and back glass as well as the aluminium frame feel extremely premium. The device starts at a price of Rs 69,990 and will be available exclusively on Amazon.
The phone has certain distinct features that immediately draw attention. The screen and the three camera setup are the two design elements that one instantly notices. The phone features a 6.39 inch, AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. The screen has a 19.5:9 ratio and is made of Corning Gorilla Glass. The phone has an IP68 rating making it dust and water resistant. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is thin and light with a dimension of 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 189 grams. It has a 87.9% screen to body ratio and features a notch.
Camera
The main attraction of the phone is it’s camera setup. The Mate 20 Pro has three cameras arranged in a square. It has a 40 MP, f/1.8 with a 20 MP, f/2.2 and 8 MP, f/2.4 camera setup and also has a dual-LED dual-tone flash. The lenses are made by Leica optics, panorama and HDR mode. In terms of video it shoots 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) and 720p@960fps. The front camera has a 24 MP sensor with a minimum aperture of f/2.0 and shoots 1080p video at 30fps.
Other specifications
Being a flagship phone, the phone features Android 9.0 out of the box. It also sports the HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor which is the world’s first 7nm process mobile phone SoC chipset. The Octa-core CPU phone has a Mali-G76 MP10 graphics and uses Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
Price And Availability
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has been launched in India starting at Rs 69,990 for its 6 GB + 128 GB variant. The phone will go on sale starting December 3rd, fro Amazon prime customers and will be available exclusively on Amazon. It is also available bundled with a pair of the Senheiser PXC550 wireless headphones at Rs 71,990.
India’s number one smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi has launched their much awaited Redmi Note 6 Pro in the country. It is the successor to the highly successful Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which was previously launched in India. The new smartphone might carry forward multiple specifications from its predecessor but a lot has changed beneath the surface.
Display & Design
The Redmi Note 6 Pro accommodates a 6.26-inch FHD+ display on the front along with a wide notch up top. The screen has a 19:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. Moreover, the smartphone uses a 500 nit brightness display panel which makes the colour even more crisp and improves visibility even in harsh sunlight. The front of the smartphone also has a thick lip at the bottom while the side bezels are considerably thin.
The notch above the display houses the earpiece and dual 20 MP + 2 MP camera sensors. The front cameras of the Redmi Note 6 can also capture 1080p videos a 30 fps. The right side of the device is occupied by the power button and the volume rocker while the hybrid microSD + SIM slot is placed on the left. The top of the smartphone gets a 3.5 mm audio jack, IR blaster and a secondary microphone pinhole. The bottom of the device has the Micro-USB charging port which is flanked by the microphone and loudspeaker grill on either side.
Rear
The aluminum back panel of the Redmi Note 6 Pro harbours the company branding, fingerprint sensor, and the dual 12 MP + 5 MP camera sensors along with with a Dual LED flash. Like the front cameras, the dual rear cameras can also shoot 1080p videos at 30 fps. The rear camera resolution on the Note 6 Pro might be same as its predecessor but it now gets a 1.4 ultra micron size pixel which can absorb more light. Theoretically, this additional light will translate into crisp and better-lit pictures.
Under the hood, the Redmi Note 6 Pro features the same Octa-Core Snapdragon 636 SoC which is also present on its predecessor. It runs on MIUI 10 which is built on top of Android 9.0 Pie and is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0
Another noteworthy feature of the Redmi Note 6 Pro is its P2i liquid repellent nano-coating. The P2i coating does not make it waterproof. However, it will surely allow it to survive unexpected rain drizzles and accidental liquid spillovers.
The Redmi Note 6 Pro is available in four color option which are Black, Rose Gold, Blue, and Red. The smartphone will be Flipkart exclusive and is available in two memory and storage variants which are as follows:
4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – Rs. 13,999
6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – Rs. 15,999
Black Friday Sale
Xiaomi has also announced a special discounted pricing for the Redmi Note 6 Pro which will only apply during the first Black Friday Sale (23 November). During the first sale, it will available for Rs 12,999 and 14,999 for the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. Furthermore, HDFC customers will get an additional discount of Rs 500. The effective princing after HDFC discount will be Rs 12,499 and 14,499 for the 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. The sale will be on Flipkart and Mi.com.
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched a mid-range smartphone called the Honor 10 Lite. Honor states that the smartphone has been designed and developed with the youth in mind.
Design & Specifications
The Honor 10 Lite has a front and rear glass build. It measures 154.8mm × 73.64mm × 7.95mm and weighs in at 162 grams. The device has a 6.21-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 415 ppi. The display has a water drop notch which has the front 24 MP selfie camera. The smartphone has a small cutout above the camera notch which houses the front earpiece. On the rear of the smartphone, it features a fingerprint sensor, company branding, and dual AI-powered cameras along with an LED flash.
Under the hood, the Honor 10 Lite Lite runs the Octa-Core Kirin 710 CPU along with Mali G51 GPU. The smartphone is available in three different memory and storage variants which are as follows:
4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
It also supports memory expansion up to 512 GB via a microSD card. However, this uses the second slot in the hybrid sim tray. The smartphone runs on EMUI 9.0.1 which is built on top of the latest Android 9.0 Pie. Talking about rear cameras, the smartphone has dual 13 MP + 2 MP sensors with AI support that offers camera modes like night scene, AI Beauty, portrait mode and many more. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone gets dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm headphone jack and micro USB port for charging and data syncing.
The Honor 10 Lite has a 3,400 mAh non-user removable Lithium-Ion battery which supports charging at 5V/2A.
The Honor 10 Lite is available in three different colors which are Gradient Blue, Gradient Red, and Magic Night Black. It is currently available for pre-booking in China and the prices for all three variants are as follows:
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.
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.
Samsung’s midrange smartphones have not been a hit in recent times. But, things might soon change due to the newly launched Samsung Galaxy A9 that has quad rear cameras and 128 GB of internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy A9 was launched last month in Malaysia and some European countries. Now the company has launched the smartphone in India as well.
Design & Specifications
The new Samsung Galaxy A9 has an all-glass front and rear build with an aluminum unibody frame. The front of the smartphone has a 6.3 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2220 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 392 ppi. The phone has thin bezels on the left and right side while the top and bottom bezels are quite prominent. It has a f/2.0 aperture equipped 24 MP front camera which along with the speakerphone and ambient light sensor is housed in the top front bezel. The front camera can also capture 1080p videos at 30 fps.
The rear of the Galaxy A9 houses the key highlighting feature, the quad camera setup along with a LED flash. The company branding and the fingerprint sensor are also placed on the rear of the device. The left side of the smartphone is occupied by the dedicated bixby button while the volume controls and the power button are on the right. The dedicated microSD + dual sim slot is present on the top of the phone.
Under the hood, the smartphone has the Octa-core Snapdragon 660 CPU along with the Adreno 512 GPU. In terms of memory and storage the Galaxy A9 in available in 6 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 128 GB variants, which is expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Smasung’s TouchWiz UI which is built on top of Android 8.0 Oreo. The device is powered by a 3,800 mAh Li-Ion battery that also supports fast charging.
In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A9 supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, NFC and a USB Type-C reversible port for charging and data transfer.
Optics and Sensors
The quad rear cameras on the Samsung Galaxy A9 are arranged in a vertical manner and the LED Flash is placed below this arrangement. Each of the four camera sensors on the smartphone has a dedicated function. It has an f/2.4 aperture 8 MP sensor which is an ultra-wide lens with a 120-degree viewing angle. Next, is the f/2.4 aperture 10 MP sensor that has a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom capabilities. These are accompanied by an f/1.7 aperture 24 MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture 5 MP depth sensor.
The newly launched Samsung Galaxy A9 is available in three different gradient colors which are as follows:
Bubble Gum Pink
Lemonade Blue
Caviar Black
The smartphone has a price tag of Rs 36,990 for its 6 GB + 128 GB variant and Rs 39,990 for its 8 GB + 128 GB variant. It will be available via both online and offline channels. Pre-bookings for the phone start today and it will be available from 28th November 2018.
The OnePlus 6T with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a dewdrop notch was launched late last month. The latest OnePlus flagship was initially available in two colors which are Midnight Black & Mirror Black. The company has announced a third, Thunder Purple color variant of the device. The new variant of the OnePlus 6T is set to go on sale today via both online & offline channels.
The new variant of the OnePlus 6T has a Purple color gradient rear panel which gives it a very stylish look. Except for the new back panel the features & specifications of the new variant are exactly the same as the already available colour variants. Most notably, the Thunder Purple variable will be available for a limited period of time & will only be offered in 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage capacity.
OnePlus 6T Specifications
The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple has a 6.41-inch edge-to-edge display with a pixel density of 402 ppi and a dewdrop notch up top. The display of the smartphone also gets Corning Glass 6 for protection against scratches. It has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 CPU along with Adreno 630 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has a single front and dual rear cameras. The rear camera setup consists of dual 16 MP + 20 MP sensors along with a Dual LED Flash. The front camera also has a 16 MP sensor. The device can capture 2160p videos at 60 fps from the rear cameras and 30fps 1080p videos from the front sensor.
The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple has a 3,700 mAh battery which also supports the company’s fast Dash charging. The phone has Bluetooth 5.0 along with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS and a USB Type-C port for charging & data transfer.The new OnePlus 6t Does miss out on the 3.5 mm headphone jack. But a USB C to 3.5 mm adapter is included in the box.
The new OnePlus 6T also has an IP67 equivalent water and dust resistance which makes it more durable than it’s predecessors.
The Thunder Purple variant of the OnePlus 6T with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM has a price tag of Rs 41,999 & will go on sale from 2:00 PM onwards Today, 16th Nov 2018.
Our unboxing video of the OnePlus 6T in the thunder purple colour, will allow you to gauge the new colour better.
The Samsung Galaxy A9 was launched in Kuala Lumpur last month. This is the first quad camera smartphone. Now, Samsung has sent out invites for its official launch in India. The pricing of the Galaxy A9 is not known as of now but a leak from Samsung’s website suggests that it will have a sub 40K price-tag.
Design & Build
The Samsung Galaxy A9 has a front and back glass build. The handset has a thin lip on the bottom and top while the side bezels are negligible. The front selfie camera and speakerphone reside in the top bezel on the display. The dedicated microSD + dual-sim slot & the volume controls are mounted on the right side while the left side is occupied by the power/lock button.
The spotlight feature of the Samsung Galaxy A9 is its quad rear-camera setup with and LED Flash. The handset also has a rear-placed fingerprint sensor for quickly & securely unlocking it. The smartphone weighs in at 183 grams and measures 162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm. It is available in three attractive color options which are Glossy Black, Bubblegum Pink & Lemonade Blue.
A Lot Of Cameras
The key USP of the Galaxy A9 is definitely its quad rear camera setup. The back camera setup of the smartphone has four sensors with a vertical alignment. Each of the 4 camera sensors have their very own distinct capabilities. The first lens is an f/2.4 aperture 8 MP sensor which is an ultra-wide lens with a 120 degree viewing angle. Next in the arrangement is an f/2.4 aperture 10 MP sensor that has a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom capabilities. At number three is the f/1.7 aperture 24 MP sensor and a f/2.2 aperture 5 MP depth sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Tech Specs
The Galaxy A9 has a 6.3 inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has the Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 CPU & Adreno 512 GPU. The device is available in two RAM & ROM variants which are as follows:
6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A9 has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC &, and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It has a 3,800 mAh Lithium-Ion battery which supports fast charging.
The Samsung Galaxy A9 is set to launch on November 20th & will be an interesting device in its segment. To conclude, we won’t have to wait long for the official price as the launch date is approaching fast and the company will clear all the details regarding the same at the event.
