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Motorola Moto G6 Plus Launched In India – Unboxing

Motorola launched the Motorola G6 Plus in India, today. The device is the third of the G6 segment in India after the G6 and G6 Play. The Motorola G6 Plus has been released globally. The Indian variant is different from the Global Variant.

Display:

The Motorola G6 Plus has a 5.9 inch FHD+ display. The screen has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a native resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. This gives the device a pixel density of 409 ppi. The display sports thick bezels and the fingerprint sensor rests on the front.

Processor:

Running the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, the Moto G6 Plus has the Adreno 508 GPU. The device offers 6 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device is 64 GB, which is expandable upto 256 GB. The device runs the Android 8 Oreo operating system, which will be upgraded to Android 9 Pie soon.

Camera:

The Motorola G6 Plus has a dual rear camera setup. It sports a 12 MP + 5 MP camera with apertures of f/1.7 + f/2.2 respectively. This is a ‘smart’ dual camera setup, according to the company. The dual pixel autofocus technology promises incredibly fast focus and amazing low light performance. The Motorola G6 Plus records 4K video at 30 fps.

The front camera of the device houses a 16 MP sensor with an adaptive low light sensor. This will give the front camera better low light performance, according to Motorola. The front camera records video at 1080p at 30 fps.

Battery:

The Moto G6 Plus has a 3200 mAh battery along with turbo charging to provide all day usage, according to Motorola.

Price & Other Features:

The Motorola G6 Plus is available at Rs 22,499 in India.

The Motorola G6 Plus also comes with NFC, a USB Type-C port and a fingerprint scanner.

Unboxing :

September 10, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro With In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Launched In India

Vivo launched its V11 Pro smartphone in India, today. The device is the first smartphone to offer an in-display fingerprint scanner at this price range. The device also sports a water drop notch and a glass body, making it all the more premium. Here is all there is to know about the new Vivo V11 Pro.

Design & Display:

The Vivo V11 Pro has a glass body design, giving it a more luxurious feel. The device sports a large 6.41 inch display with a tiny water drop notch. The back houses a dual camera setup. The 6.41 inch screen has a super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The device has a 19:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 402 ppi. The display also houses the in-display fingerprint sensor which Vivo claims is 50% more accurate than the sensor in the Vivo NEX.

Processor:

The in-display fingerprint scanner

Running on the Snapdragon 660 processor with an AI engine, the device has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded upto 256 GB. The processor is an octave core processor with clock speeds of upto 2.2 GHz and is supported by an Adreno 512 GPU. The Vivo V11 Pro runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

Camera:

The main camera is a dual 12 MP + 5 MP setup with an aperture of f/1.8 and f/2.4 respectively which uses dual pixel technology. This offers a better lowlight experience and faster autofocus. The camera also has AI scene recognition and a bokeh re-focus mode.

The camera captures 4K video at 30 fps and has PDAF and a depth sensor. The front camera has a 25 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. This can shoot videos in 1080p at 30 fps. The front camera offers extensive features such as Face Beauty Mode, AI Face Shaping and AI Selfie Lighting.

Vivo also unveiled the Funmoji, which looks very similar to the Apple’s Animoji.

Battery:

The device packs a 3400 mAh battery. The device supports dual engine fast charging resulting in faster charging speeds with a 9 layer protection technology.

Price & Other Features:

Buy the Vivo V11 Pro here

The biggest feature that the phone brings in is the in-display fingerprint scanner. Vivo says this is the fourth generation of the fingerprint scanner is and is the most advanced version produced by the company. The device also has AI face unlock coupled with an Infrared sensor for unlocking in the dark, according to Vivo.

Vivo also offers a one time screen replacement on the device and a Rs 2000 cash back is available with HDFC bank cards.

The Vivo V11 Pro is priced at Rs 25990 in India and will be available soon.

For more details, check out our detailed review of the Vivo V11 Pro:

September 6, 2018
Honor 8X And 8X Max Launched

Honor has launched the 8X and 8X Max in China, with a global release possible soon. The Honor 8X and 8X Max have taken everyone by surprise due to their massive size. The Honor 8X, which is the smaller of the two devices, has a whooping 6.5 inch display which even outclasses the 6.4 inch display the Samsung Note 9 has.

To compete with this, the Honor 8X Max has a colossal 7.12 inch display which can qualify it for a tablet too. However, the devices are as large as one would imagine them to be. The design of the phones use aspect ratios which are wider than normal thanks to their notches and almost bezels less screens.

Another primary difference between the two phones is the notch present on the display. while the Honor 8X flaunts a typical notch, while the 8X Max has a smaller, water drop notch. The water drop notch is present only in a small part, surrounding the camera.

Honor 8X:

The Honor 8X has a 6.5 inch FHD+ display. The display has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by the Kirin 710 SoC and offers 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It has an internal memory of 64 GB/ 128 GB which is expandable.

The device has a 20 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup with an aperture of f/1.8. The front facing camera has a 16 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. The Honor 8X also has a fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm audio jack, bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G VoLTE.

The device has been launched in China for CNY 1,399 which is around Rs 14,700 and CNY 1,599 which is around Rs 16,800 for its 4GB and 6 GB variant respectively.

Honor 8X Max:

The Honor 8X Max has a 7.12 inch FHD+ display. The display has a resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 636 SoC and has 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal memory of 64 GB/ 128 GB which is expandable.

The device has a 16 MP f/2.0 + 2 MP f/2.4 dual rear camera setup. The front facing camera has a 8 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. The Honor 8X Max also has a fingerprint sensor, 3.5 mm audio jack, bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G VoLTE.

The device has been launched in China for CNY 1,499 which is around Rs 15,700 and CNY 1,799 which is around Rs 19,000 for its 64 GB and 128 GB storage variant respectively.

The devices have been launched in China and the global release is still awaited. However, despite other features, both the devices use micro USB and not USB Type-C which is a bit disappointing.

September 6, 2018
Redmi 6 Pro Launched In India

The Redmi 6 Pro has been launched in India by Xiaomi, following a lot of anticipation. The Redmi 6 Pro is one of the three smartphones launched by Xiaomi today, the other two being Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A. Following a series of tweets and teasers on Amazon as well, we finally have our hands on the device. Xiaomi also announced that the device will be having dual VoLTE support. So here’s everything about the brand new Redmi 6 Pro.

Display:

The Redmi 6 Pro has a 5.84 inch LCD display and a 19:9 aspect ratio. It has a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and thus a pixel density of 432 ppi. It is the only device of the three launched to sport a notch on its display. The notch is also quite visible and is complimented by a chin at the bottom of the screen. The notch can also be hidden via settings.

Processor:

Housing the octagon core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, the Redmi 6 Pro has a clock speed of 2.0 GHz. It has the Adreno 506 GPU. The phone is available in two variants, offering 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM respectively. The device also has internal storage options of 32 GB and 64 GB, which is expandable up to 256 GB. Running the MIUI 9.6 which will be upgraded to MIUI 10 soon, the device has Android 8.1 Oreo.

Camera:

At the rear, an AI enabled dual camera setup with 12 MP + 5 MP sensors is present on the phone. The sensors also have an aperture of f/ 2.2 each. Having PDAF and depth sensors, the dynamic range of the camera increases. The AI portrait mode gives an enhanced experience.

The Redmi 6 Pro can shoot videos in 1080p at 30 fps. The front facing camera has a 5 MP sensor with an aperture of f /2.0. It can shoot videos in 1080p at 30 fps as well.

Battery:

Running on a 4000 mAh battery, it is expected to pack quite a punch. The device also has fast charging.

Price and Other Features:

The Redmi 6 Pro is priced at Rs 10,999 for its 3 GB / 32 GB variant and Rs 12,999 for its 4 GB / 64 GB variant. The prices are introductory and may be revised after a period of two months.

The device also has fingerprint scanner, face unlock and smart lock.The device also has 2+1 card slot, which includes a dedicated microSD slot. Xiaomi has also included a slim case for the phone in the box. It is available from 11th September exclusively on Amazon and on Xiaomi’s official website and will come to Xiaomi’s retail stores soon.

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For more details, check out our detailed review below:

September 5, 2018
Honor 7S Launched In India

Honor has launched its Honor 7S smartphone, adding to the list of affordable smartphones in India. The Honor 7S is priced at Rs 6999 making it really affordable.

The phone is equipped with a 5.45 inch HD+ display and a native resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The device runs on the octa core Qualcomm MSM8937 SoC. It has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. The device also has a triple slot tray with dedicated slots for two sim cards and a microSD card. This can be used to expand its memory up to 256 GB.

The Honor 7S packs a 3020 mAh battery and a 13 MP rear camera with PDAF and LED Flash. The front camera has a 5 MP sensor and a low power front flash that the company calls the ‘selfie toning light’. The device will be available in Blue, Gold and Black colours. The screen has a tap to wake up/sleep function and automatic split window capability.

An eye protection mode ( Blue light filter ) and a loud earpiece are some of the additional features of the device. The Honor 7S also has face unlock making it one of the cheapest devices to offer this feature.

The Honor 7S is priced at Rs 6,999 and will be available from 14th September exclusively on Flipkart.

September 4, 2018
LG Q Stylus+ Launched In India

LG introduced its new smartphone, the Q Stylus+. The device aims to provide another dimension to its ‘exceptionally priced’ mid-range smartphones, according to LG. They also say that the phone is aimed to further optimise the role of a stylus to ensure maximum utilisation of the device.

The device has a 6.2 inch FHD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Unlike the current trend, the device does not have a notch, it sports bezels instead. The device has a 1.5 GHz octa- core processor and has 4 GB of RAM. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo, the LG Q Stylus+ has 64 GB of internal memory which can be extended up to 2 TB.

Breaking another trend, the LG Q Stylus+ has a single camera setup on the back. This has a 16 MP sensor while the front camera has an 8 MP sensor. The device has a 3,300 mAh battery and is IP68 dust and water resistant.

LG has laid great focus on the stylus capability of the device. The stylus has ‘handwritten input features’. An intelligent palm rejection system ensures that if your hand is resting on the display, it will not meddle with the stylus’s input. The device can recognise and record handwritten notes even while the display is off. Additionally, the stylus can be used to personalise images and videos to create GIFs.

Also Read : Motorola One Power Launched : Exclusively For India

The LG Q Stylus+ will be available from 5th September and is priced at Rs 21,990.

September 4, 2018
Motorola P30 Note Launched

Motorola announced the launch of its P30 Note in China. The device is the latest addition to the P series of phones, following the Motorola P30.The massive 5000 mAh battery sets it apart from its predecessor. The Motorola P30 Note is already on sale in China.

The Motorola P30 Note has a massive 6.2 inch LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display has a native resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels and also sports a massive notch.

The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and has 4 GB/ 6 GB of RAM. It has an external memory of 64 GB. This is expandable up to 128 GB or more, according to reports. The device has ZUI 4.0 running with the Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

Also Read: Motorola One Power Launched Exclusively For India

Checking out the camera department, the P30 Note has a dual camera setup at the back. Two 16 MP + 5 MP sensors with an aperture of f/1.8 and f/2.2 respectively, comprise the setup. The front camera has a 12 MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.0 and supports AI beauty features.

However, the device is deeply similar to the Motorola One Power which is going to be launched exclusively in India. A few minor differences set them apart. The big difference being, the Motorola P30 Note runs the ZUI 4.0 OS and not Android One like the Motorola One Power.

The device packs a huge 5000 mAh battery, which adds to its weight. The device is available on sale in China at CNY 1,999 (Rs 20844) for the 4 GB version and CNY 2,299 (Rs 23,973) for the 6 GB version.

September 4, 2018
Motorola One With Android One Announced

Motorola announced the launch of its new Motorola One smartphone. This announcement was made alongside the announcement of the Motorola One Power which is exclusively for India. the announcement was made by Motorola through a blog post, unlike a typical launch. The device runs on Android One and will be one of the first devices to receive the Android 9.0 update.

The Motorola One has a 5.9 inch FHD+ display. The display also has a distinct notch and a chin. It has a 19:9 aspect ratio and a native resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The device has a dual camera setup at the back with a 14 MP sensor. The camera has extensive AI integration according to Motorola and can shoot 4K videos at 30 fps.

Also Read: OnePlus 6T Confirmed,Design and Specifications

Running on the Snapdragon 625 octa core processor, the device has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The Motorola One has a 3000 mAh battery and also has TurboPower capability for faster charging. The device also comes with Android One which means that it will be one of the first to receive all Android updates. This will also give the device a clean stock android experience and rid it of any unnecessary pre-installed apps, according to Motorola.

The Motorola One is priced at €299 and will be soon available globally, according to Motorola.

August 31, 2018
Motorola One Power Launched : Exclusively For India

Motorola has announced the Motorola One power. However, it is set to release only in India. The Android One based smartphone will be released in India in October. There has been no talk about it being launched anywhere else as of now.

The Motorola One Power sports a 6.2 inch FHD+ display. The display has a 19:9 aspect ratio and a native resolution of 2246×1080 pixels . However, also present on the display is a notch and a chin at the bottom. The device has a dual camera setup on the back . It has a 16 MP+ 5 MP sensor, according to reports. The Motorola One Power might have an AI powered camera like the Motorola One.

Also Read: Apple iPhone 9 ,Everything We Know So Far

Under the hood, the device packs a Snapdragon 636 Octa core processor. It has an internal storage of 64 GB. The Motorola One Power supposedly packs a 5000 mAh battery. Motorola claims the device has great battery life and is supported by Turbo Power. The device also comes with Android One. This means that it will be one of the first to receive all Android updates. This will also give the device a clean stock android experience. It will also rid it of any unnecessary pre-installed apps, according to Motorola.

The launch of the Motorola One Power is scheduled for October in India. The price and further specifications of the device have not been disclosed.

August 31, 2018
Honor 8X and 8X Max Official Launch On September 5

After weeks of hints and teasers, Honor finally announced the launch date for its upcoming Honor 8X and 8X Max smartphones. This announcement was made through the Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo, and said that the devices will be launched at an event on 5th September, in China. These devices will be launched into the budget smartphone segment, adding to Honor’s already competitive array of smartphones.

The Honor 8X and 8X Max will not have many differences except for when it comes to size as the name ‘Max’ suggests. Based on the numerous speculations and what we expect from the devices, here’s all we know about the Honor 8X and 8X Max.

Display:

Some details of the device had been seen earlier this month when an image of an official TENAA listing of the Honor 8X Max was doing the rounds. The design sports a tiny notch, popularly called the ‘water drop’ notch along with thin bezels. The 8X Max has a 7.12 inch FHD+ display while the Honor 8X will sport a slightly smaller display. Both the devices however, will sport an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Also Read: Google Pixel 3 XL Leaked With Extensive Hands On Images

Processor & RAM:

What these devices might be packing under the hood is still not sure, with rumours suggesting that they may even have a Snapdragon 660 chipset, contrary to the previous devices. If not, the smartphones will have the Kirin 710 chipset. The devices will have an octa-core chipset which will clock in at 1.8 GHz. Both the smartphones will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which will be expandable up to 256GB.

Camera:

The phones will have a dual camera setup which would incorporate AI features to ensure better images. The back will host a 16 MP + 2 MP dual camera with a depth sensor. The back of the device will also house the fingerprint sensor. The 8X Max is also rumoured to have a massive 4900 mAh battery which will power it through the day.

Honor will mostly have the Honor 8X and 8X Max running Android 8.1 with EMUI 8.2 out of the box. The date of launch for these devices in India has not been confirmed yet. However, the Indian launch is expected soon after the Global launch.

August 27, 2018
OnePlus 6T Confirmed : Design and Specifications

The OnePlus 6 has been out and about for a while, making it that time of the year when everyone is waiting for the OnePlus 6T. This wasn’t confirmed until recently when a certificate seeming to be that of the OnePlus 6T emerged online. Certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission, it looks like the long awaited release of the OnePlus 6T is happening sooner than we thought.

For the past couple of years, OnePlus has been following up its flagship device with a special ‘T’ edition, essentially an upgraded version of the phone. One can therefore expect some definite design upgrades and a step up in performance from the already super-fast OnePlus 6. These upgrades cannot be significantly higher than what the OnePlus 6 is running right now.

As seen with the OnePlus 5 and 5T last year, OnePlus will keep the upgrades to a minimum. This is because it doesn’t make sense to have a phone that competes with what you released just a few months back. It also clears the way for the next flagship, the OnePlus 7. Even while it kept upgrades to a minimum, the OnePlus 5T managed to almost replace the OnePlus 5.

This does not mean that the OnePlus 6T won’t have its own exciting features to look forward to. Based on speculations about the phone and what we’d like to see, here’s what you can expect from the 6T.

Also Read:OnePlus 6T Could Feature A Pop-Up Selfie Camera

Display:

The design of the phone may sport thinner bezels and even a smaller notch. Keep in mind the fact that Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus share their parent company . OnePlus might therefore draw some inspiration form its ‘siblings’ when it comes to design. This could mean a motorised camera which pops up, to give a truly notch-free screen. The screen size is something that might not be changed but the resolution might be bumped up for a more flagship experience.

Camera:

A finger print scanner underneath the display might be a revolution to the camera segment. How, you ask? Well, the removal of the fingerprint reader will give them the area required for a “third” primary camera. Having seen almost all devices reach the two camera mark, this might be the next big thing.

OnePlus however, might be saving this revolutionary idea for the OnePlus 7. Regardless, a jump in the camera segment is expected if Oneplus really wants to attract its customers.

Performance:

When it comes to the increase in performance or speed, we cannot expect a huge jump. While OnePlus might carry on with the processor and RAM options, it might expand in the internal memory segment. A jump from the existing 256GB to a more favourable 512Gb will be welcome as OnePlus doesn’t provide memory card support.

Flagship Features:

What OnePlus might add could be a bigger battery and possibly wireless charging. Other flagship features such as water resistance could be an upgrade as the OnePlus 6 was only ‘splash proof’. A new array of colours can be expected for sure along with the minor design upgrades.

The early release of the OnePlus 6T could also mean something else. With a release inOctober, it could be around the same time as the Google Pixel 3 XL. What it could mean for either phones is not clear as of now, but can give us a clear idea that the OnePlus 6T might not be running the Android 9 before the Pixel 3 XL.

August 25, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Launched

It was on 23rd August 2017, almost two years after the launch of the Galaxy Note 5 that the Galaxy Note 8 launched. While the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 did make a debut, the company, for a faulty battery, recalled the Note 7. Despite the fact, the South Korean electronics still leads the smartphone market in 2018. At an event in New York, Samsung has launched the new Note series smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.

Specifications

Sharing the same design as the Note 8, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 features a glass front and back and an AMOLED display. The smooth chamfered edges and the long aspect ratio are also the same as the last Note smartphone. The Super AMOLED panel is 6.4-inch 2960 x 1440 px 18.5:9 aspect ratio display. The front and rear panels of the Galaxy Note 9 use the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. The smartphone houses the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, right below the camera module. Previously, the fingerprint sat to the right of the camera module on the Note 8.

Samsung is big on AI this year, as are many other companies as well. However, Samsung claims that it is almost “impossible to take a bad photo” with the Galaxy Note 9’s camera. The AI assisted module on the Note 9 is a triple camera setup with two at the rear and one at the front. The primary camera has a wide-angle 12MP lens with a f/1.7 aperture and the secondary camera has a 12MP telephoto lens with a f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera is capable of taking slow-motion 30fps videos at 720p resolution. While the secondary camera is an 8MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Samsung Experience 9.5 UI on top. The smartphone has two chipset variants, one for the US & Canada and the other for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The US and Canadian variants will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and the Adreno 630 GPU for graphical performance. For the EMEA variant, the smartphone will use Samsung’s own Exynos 9810 chipset. For graphical performance, the Exynos chipset will use the Mali-G72 MP18 GPU. Both the Qualcomm and Exynos chipsets are octa-core processors.

The S-Pen has been in the Note family since the first Galaxy Note released in 2011. The S-Pen is a Samsung proprietary stylus which the company provides with both the Note and the Tab series. What makes the new S-Pen standout is its improved functionalities and Bluetooth connectivity. The S-Pen is now usable as a camera shutter trigger, making it easier to take photos and especially selfies. The S-Pen SDK will soon be available for developers to build their app around the stylus and integrate it seamlessly with their apps.

Pricing And Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be available starting from August 24th, in major markets including US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and in India. The base price for the Galaxy Note 9 starts at £899 (Rs. 79,534.53 approx) for the 128GB variant. The 512GB variant will cost £1,099 (Rs. 97,206.07 approx). Once the device is available globally we will provide our in-depth review of the smartphone, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, take a look at the official images of the Note 9 directly from the launch.

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August 10, 2018
BlackBerry Evolve and BlackBerry Evolve X Launched

It was in the year 1999 that the first BlackBerry device launched, the BlackBerry 850 was a two-way pager. The company got its name because of the resemblance between its QWERTY keyboard and the BlackBerry fruit. At an event held in New Delhi, India, the company launched two new smartphones today, the BlackBerry Evolve and Blackberry Evolve X. The company is marketing these smartphones as the “Most Secure Android Smartphones”. Both the smartphones will be available exclusively on Amazon with the Evolve going on sale from the end of August. It is not the first time that BlackBerry has launched a full-touch type display on a smartphone, prior to this the company also launched the BlackBerry Z3.

Also Read: These Are The Three Variants of the New 2018 Apple iPhone

Specifications

Both BlackBerry Evolve and the BlackBerry Evolve X share the same 5.99-inch IPS LCD panel. Protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, both the smartphones have a 2160 x1080 px resolution display and 18:9 aspect ratio. It is worth noting that while the Evolve has rounded edges, the Evolve X sports a rather sharper design.

Powering the BlackBerry Evolve is a Snapdragon 450 with Adreno 506 GPU for graphics performance. While the BlackBerry Evolve X runs on a more powerful Snapdragon 660 with Adreno 512 GPU. The Evolve is available with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and the Evolve X has 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. Surprisingly, BlackBerry did not announce any other storage variants for these smartphones. Each of the smartphones sports a massive 4,000 mAh display, which, considering the chipset and display resolution should be more than enough for them to last a day even with heavy usage. The smartphones will use a USB Type-C port for charging and data-syncing purposes.

There is a triple camera setup on both the BlackBerry Evolve and the BlackBerry Evolve X. While the rear-camera on the Evolve has two 13 MP sensors, the Evolve X has a 12 MP and a 13 MP sensor. Both the smartphones sport a 16 MP front-facing sensor with an LED flash. The company has put these secondary camera sensors to use by implementing 2D face-unlock in both the smartphones. In terms of other special feature, both the smartphones also support fast charging with the Evolve X being Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 certified.

Price and Availability

BlackBerry Evolve X will be exclusively available on Amazon the from end of August 2018 for Rs. 34,990. While the BlackBerry Evolve will be available from mid of September 2018 for Rs. 24,990.

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August 2, 2018
Honor Note 10 Launched

It was in the year 2013 that Huawei announced its sub-brand, Honor. The first smartphone which Huawei launched under this sub-brand was the Honor 3C in April 2014, in Malaysia. Honor entered the European market with its 2014 flagship, the Honor 6. According to reports, Honor sold 20 million smartphones in the first six months of 2015. Today, Honor is one of the top-selling brands globally, including the Indian market. The company has launched the Honor Note 10 in China, which is the second smartphone in the company’s Note series. Prior to the Note 10, Honor launched the Note 8 and skipped on releasing a Note 9. Much Samsung’s Galaxy Note, the Honor Note series is a phablet offering of the company. The only difference is, Honor does not offer any stylus like the S-Pen for the Galaxy Note series. The smartphone could launch globally before Honor’s IFA event on 30th August.

Also Read: Honor 10 With A Notch Display And AI Powered Dual Cameras Launched

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Specifications

The Honor Note 10 is a premium flagship from the company known for mainly offering mid-range smartphones. The Note 10 has a 6.95-inch Super AMOLED panel with 2220 x 1080 px resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. The smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack with support for Dolby Atmos. The handset also offer stereo speakers which many other smartphones like the OnePlus 6 lack. Honor claims that the sound output through both the speakers and earphones used with the device will provide an immersive gaming experience for users.

The Honor Note 10 uses a custom Huawei layer called the EMUI which is based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) OS. The smartphone runs on the Kirin 970 SoC which is also found on other flagship smartphones from Huawei like the P20 Pro. The Kirin 970 is an octa-core chipset with four cores running at 2.4 GHz and the other four at 1.8 GHz. The chipset uses the Mali-G72 MP12 GPU for its graphics performance. The Note 10 is one of the devices receiving the GPU Turbo update. This feature will help the smartphone squeeze out better graphics and battery performance. Also, the company has debuted its CPU Turbo technology with the Note 10 and a dedicated physical button to trigger CPU turbo mode. Furthermore, the smartphone features a heat dissipation pipe for CPU liquid-cooling system.

Honor Note 10 Heat Dissipation Pipe

Honor Note 10 sports a triple camera setup. The two rear-facing sensor includes a 16 MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 24 MP B/W sensor with f/1.8 aperture. A single front-facing camera of the smartphone is a 13 MP sensor. However, Honor will incorporate a lot of AI capabilities in both the front as well as the rear camera sensors. The smartphone will be available in two storage and RAM variants in China; a 64/128GB storage option and 6/8GB RAM option. However, the 8GB RAM option will only be available with the 128GB storage variant.

Pricing And Availability

Honor Magic Book & Honor Play

The price of the Honor Note 10 in China starts at CNY2,799 (Rs. 28,114.44 approx) for 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant will cost CNY 3,199 (Rs. 32,135.22 approx) and the 8GB RAM variant will cost CNY 3,599 (Rs. 36,153.38 approx). The current trend of mid-range smartphones goes out to show that you do not have to own a flagship in order to enjoy a similar experience. The company also launched two other devices, the Honor Play smartphone and the Honor Magic Book laptop. The Honor Play will cost CNY 2,399 (Rs. 24,100.77 approx). While the Magic Book starts at CNY 4,599 (Rs. 46,199.20 approx) with the touchscreen variant at CNY 5,699 (Rs. 57,249.23 approx). The laptop will go on sale from 1st August.

Smartphone manufacturers are making sure that users still get an uncompromising experience without having to spend a lot of money. Hence, it will be interesting to see how the Honor Note 10, as well as the Honor Play, will perform.

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August 1, 2018
Honor Play Gaming Smartphone Launched

The Huawei sub-brand, Honor sold 20 million smartphones in the first six months of 2015, two years after the brand was announced. Continuing the trend, Honor is currently one of the top-selling brands globally, including the Indian market. At an event in Beijing today, the company announced three devices, the Honor Note 10, Honor Play and the Honor Magic Book. While the Note 10 could make a global debut on 30th August, the Honor Play will make its way to India via an exclusive Amazon sale on 6th August.

Also Read: Honor Note 10 Rolls Royce Edition Images Leaked

Specifications

While the Honor Note 10 is a productivity-oriented flagship smartphone, the Honor Play is marketed as a gaming-oriented mid-range handset. The Honor Play sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel with 2340 x 1080 px resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Unlike the Note 10, this smartphone has a notch-display. The device features a 3.5 mm headphone jack with support for Histen Audio. This audio technology allows users to enjoy an immersive 3D output with 7.1 surround sound experience.

Honor Play Headphone Jack

The Honor Play uses a custom Huawei layer called the EMUI 8.1 which is based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) OS. The smartphone runs on the Kirin 970 SoC which is also found on other flagship smartphones from Huawei like the P20 Pro. The Kirin 970 is an octa-core chipset with four cores running at 2.4 GHz and the other four at 1.8 GHz. The chipset uses the Mali-G72 MP12 GPU for its graphics performance. The smartphone will feature the GPU Turbo which will squeeze out better graphics and battery performance. A dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is also included in the smartphone for enhanced AI capabilities.

Honor Play CPU

Honor Play sports a triple camera setup. The two rear-facing sensor includes a 16 MP sensor withf/2.2 aperture and a 2 MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The NPU will have a major role to play in the shots taken with the smartphone’s rear camera sensors. A single front-facing camera of the smartphone is a 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone will be available in two RAM variants in China; 4/6GB RAM option with 64GB storage. However, the storage for the smartphone can be further expanded using a microSD card of up to 256GB.

Honor Play Camera

Pricing And Availability

The price of the Honor Play in China starts at CNY 1,999 (Rs. 20,056.72 approx) for the 4GB RAM variant and goes up to CNY 2,399 (Rs. 24,070.07 approx) for the 6GB RAM variant. Smartphone manufacturers are making sure that users get an uncompromising experience without having to spend a lot of money. Thus, it will be interesting to see how the Honor Play, will perform. We will cover the story in-depth once the smartphone is available globally. So, stay tuned.

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July 31, 2018