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Full Specs Of The OnePlus 7 Pro Leak Ahead Of Launch
OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of its latest smartphones which will succeed the OnePlus 6T from 2018. The upcoming devices include the OnePlus 7 and its beefed up elder sibling the OnePlus 7 Pro. Previously, the renders of both the handsets were leaked which revealed their design. Now, the specifications of the high end OnePlus 7 Pro have leaked ahead of its official announcement which is set for the 14th of May.

According to the leak, the highly anticipated OnePlus 7 Pro sports a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display. The panel has a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 516 ppi. Noteworthy, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a 90 Hz refresh rate display which provides for enhanced viewing experience. The smartphone runs on OxygenOS which is based on the latest Android 9 Pie. As previously confirmed, the flagship smartphone packs UFS 3.0 storage and will be available in three storage variants which include 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB.

OnePlus 7 Pro Almond Colour

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process. The same chipset is also present on devices like the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Lenovo Z6 Pro GT. The chipset consists of the Adreno 640 GPU and eight CPU cores. Out of the eight cores, one Cortex A76 core is clocked at 2.84 GHz, three Cortex A76 cores are clocked at 2.42 GHz, while the remaining Cortex A55 cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz. In terms of connectivity, the OnePlus 7 Pro has Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, USB 3.1 Type C Port and NFC.

Talking about the cameras, the OnePlus 7 Pro has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP Sony IMX471 front facing camera which is housed in pop up style mechanism. The device has a triple camera setup which consists of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor that has 3x optical zoom capabilities. The OnePlus 7 Pro can also capture 4k videos at 30/60 FPS, Slow motion 1080 p video at 240 FPS from the rear cameras setup while the selfie camera can record 1080p videos at 30 fps.

Unlike any other OnePlus device in the past, the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro has stereo speakers which will provide for an enriched media consumption experience. The handset will be powered by a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 30W warp charge. The said fast charging technology was first introduced with the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition which was launched last year. The smartphone measures 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm and weighs in at 210 grams. As previously mentioned, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be available in three storage variants. With the new device, the company will also introduce new colour options. The European pricing for different variants of the device are as follows:
- 6GB RAM + 128 GB ROM: € 699 (Colour: Mirror Grey)
- 8GB RAM + 256 GB ROM: € 749 (Colour: Mirror Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue)
- 12GB RAM + 512 GB ROM: €819 (Colour: Nebula Blue)
Mirror Grey Variant

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Conclusively, the launch date of both the smartphones is nearing fast and detailed information will be revealed then.
May 9, 2019
Asus Zenfone 6 Case Renders Surface Online With Dual Rear Cameras

Taiwanese electronics giant Asus will launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Zenfone 6 on the 16th of May at an event in Valencia, Spain. While previous leaks revealed the specifications of the device, its design had been shrouded in a cloud of mystery, until now. A known gadget leaker has shared the case renders of the upcoming Zenfone 6 smartphone which unveils the handset in its full glory.

Asus Zenfone 6 Design

The upcoming Zenfone 6 smartphone from Asus will be the company’s flagship offering; and will succeed the Zenfone 5Z launched last year. Leaked case renders of the device showcase what it could look like once it is official. The images exhibit a design reminiscent of its predecessor, complete with an all-glass build on the front and the back. The front of the handset is dominated by a large display with minimal bezels on the side and a wide notch up top. There is a minimal chin at the bottom of the display which may house the display components inside it.

The images further reveal the back of the Zenfone 6 will have a horizontally placed dual camera setup with an LED flash between the two lenses. A rectangular shaped fingerprint scanner is also visible on the rear of the device which will be used to rapidly unlock the smartphone. The right of the handset has the volume rockers and the power button, but at the top, the Zenfone 6 will also have a third button. Unfortunately, it is not known what function will be assigned to the additional key, although it may be used as a mute switch; which will help in switching the smartphone to silent, ringer and vibrate mode. A similar switch has been available in devices from Apple and OnePlus for a while. The leaker also claims while the basics layout will be the same, the Zenfone 6 may end up looking different than the one present in the renders.

Specifications

Even though the teaser does not reveal any specifications of the Asus ZenFone 6, the information can be derived from past leaks. The previously uncovered Geekbench listing of the smartphone states that it will feature the Snapdragon 855 which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The listing also revealed that the device packs 6 GB of RAM, however, Asus is likely to launch the handset with higher RAM capacities as well. It is expected to run on the latest Android 9 Pie which may be skinned with Asus’s custom ZenUI on top. As previously mentioned, the company will launch the Zenfone 6 on the 16th of May when all the details about the smartphone can be confirmed.

May 9, 2019
2019 iPhone XR Will Have Dual Rear Cameras Reveal Renders

Apple is likely to launch three iPhone models in the month of September this year. The upcoming devices will succeed the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR from 2018. While the details of the flagship grade iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max were previously leaked online. There was limited information about the affordable iPhone which will replace the iPhone XR. Now, renders of the 2019 iPhone XR (not the official name) have been shared by renowned leakster OnLeaks.

2019 iPhone XR Design

The renders of the 2019 iPhone XR shared by the source are sufficiently detailed to exhibit what the upcoming smartphone will look like from all angles. Like the original handset, the upcoming device has a large screen display that has minimal bezel on all sides. Like its predecessor, the updated device has a wide notch above the display that houses the earpiece and front facing selfie camera.

The rear layout of the 2019 iPhone XR is also identical to the original device. Distinctively, the updated smartphone will have a dual rear camera setup instead of a single camera on the 2018 variant. Similar to the iPhone XI & iPhone XI Max renders, the affordable 2019 iPhone has a square camera module which slightly protrudes from the back panel. Furthermore, like the flagship devices, the glass on top of the rear camera module is likely to be transparent. The placement of ports, grilles and switches also remain unchanged from the 2018 iPhone XR.

2019 iPhone XR Features

Reportedly, the 2019 iPhone XR will be sport a 6.1 inch Liquid Retina display which is the same as the original device. Like its elder siblings, the device will feature a 7 nm based chipset which according to the chronological order will be named A13 Bionic. Noteworthy, the smartphone is expected to have an improved selfie camera that has a resolution of 12 MP. Notably, the company is reported to ship the 2019 iPhone models with an 18 W fast charger. Like the original iPhone XR, the upcoming device will be available in a variety of vibrant colours.

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Conclusively, to verify the renders and leaks, we will have to wait patiently as the launch of the 2019 iPhone models is still distant.

May 8, 2019
Motorola One Vision Leaks Exhibit A Punch Hole Selfie Camera

Lenovo owned technology company, Motorola is gearing up for the launch of the One Vision smartphone. Previous leaks and rumours have already divulged a major chunk of information regarding the device. The device is a part of the Android One program, which means that it is guaranteed to receive software updates for at least two years. Fresh leaks regarding the Moto One Vision suggest that it will be launched in two colours, and will sport a punch hole selfie camera.

Motorola One Vision: Specifications & Features

As per reports, the Moto One Vision will feature a 6.2 inch FHD+ display with 21:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has a glass sandwich design, and the glossy back panel of the device features a fingerprint scanner for biometric security, which is housed in the Motorola Logo. The design is different from Motorola’s conventional method, since this will be the first Motorola handset to feature a punch hole cutout.

Unlike other Motorola smartphones, the Moto One Vision will run on the 11nm Exynos 9610 SoC, which is manufactured by Samsung. The chipset comprises of an octa-core Cortex CPU (up to 2.3 GHz clock speed) and the Mali G72-MP3 GPU. It will be available in two storage variants: a 3GB RAM version and a 4GB one, which will be paired with either 32, 64 or 128GB of internal storage.

In terms of optics, the Moto One Vision has a f/1.7 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor, which will feature quad pixel technology and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), and a secondary 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, a 12MP camera will be housed in the aforementioned punch hole cutout. As per reports, the Moto One Vision will pack a 3500 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The bottom of the smartphone will accommodate the speaker grille and the USB Type-C port. The renders of the smartphone, however, do not exhibit the presence of the 3.5mm headphone jack on the device.

Expected Availability

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The Motorola One Vision is expected to be unveiled on May 15 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Noteworthy, the same device is speculated to be marketed as the Motorola P40 in China. It will be available in two colours as per reports, which are expected to be Gradient Blue and Gradient Brown.

May 8, 2019
Redmi Flagship To Be Called K20 Pro Reveals Leaked Protective Sticker

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has been long awaited to launch a high-end smartphone that will pack flagship grade features. Past leaks claimed the handset would be called Redmi X. But, a fresh leak suggests that the previous leaks were offbeat and it might actually be called the “Redmi K20 Pro”. The protective sticker for the display of the device has been exposed which exhibits its key specifications that correspond to a flagship smartphone.

Redmi K20 Pro Features

The legitimacy of the leak cannot be verified, as the image was not shared by a renowned leakster. However, the quality of the leaked document states that it is indeed authentic. Subsequently, the Redmi K20 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also present devices like the Lenovo Z6 Pro, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and Galaxy S10 (US variant). For photography, it sports a triple camera module which is comprised of a 48 MP sensor, a 20 MP sensor. While the details of the third sensor are unknown, it is likely to be a depth sensor or a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor similar to one found on the Honor V20.

Leaked Redmi X

Talking about the display, the Redmi K20 Pro sports a 6.39 inch AMOLED display which is destined to have Full HD+ resolution. The leaked document reveals that the device is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery. Noteworthy, it also supports 27 W fast charging which can speedily charge the device from zero to full. Other details including the price, resolution of front-facing selfie camera and storage variants will be publicised once it officially launches.

Also Read: Latest OnePlus 7 Pro Renders Show Off Almond Colour Variant

Xiaomi is yet to announce the official launch date of the Redmi K20 Pro, but the number of leaks suggests it will launch soon.

May 7, 2019
Latest OnePlus 7 Pro Renders Show Off Almond Colour Variant
The highly anticipated OnePlus 7 lineup is all set to debut on May 14 2019. Amidst leaks and rumours, the devices have been speculated to have flagship-level specifications at competitive price points. On May 3 2019, two colour variants of the OnePlus 7 Pro were leaked, which were Mirror Grey and Nebula Blue. Allegedly, the smartphone was rumoured to have one more colour variant, known as Almond. In latest news, the aforementioned colour variant has been leaked in all its glory.

OnePlus 7 Pro: Specifications, Features & Availability

The Almond-coloured OnePlus 7 Pro resembles a “gold” shade and features similarly coloured accents on the edges of the smartphone. It will sport an all glass design on the front and back. Former leaks suggest that the smartphone will have a 6.7-inch Optic AMOLED display with 3120 x 1440 px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Eliminating the “notch”, the smartphone will use a pop-up camera mechanism to house the selfie camera. For security detail, it will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner along with face unlock technology.

On the inside, the OnePlus 7 Pro will pack the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is featured on other flagship devices like LG G8 ThinQ and Samsung Galaxy S10+ (US). It will have a triple rear camera module, consisting of a 48 MP (f/1.7) sensor, 16 MP (f/2.2) ultra wide sensor and a third 8 MP (f/ 2.4) sensor. For selfies, the device will boast of an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera housed in the elevating pop-up mechanism. Noteworthy, the device will have Ultra Fast Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard and a USB Type-C port.

Also Read: Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 With Triple Rear Cameras, Pop Up Selfie Camera Leaked

The OnePlus 7 Pro will pack a 4000 mAh battery with support for 30W Warp charging. Rumours suggest that that the device may be launched alongside a 5G variant, which will mark the next generation of connectivity standard for the smartphone. As mentioned previously, the device will make its way into markets on May 14, 2019. The device will be available in three RAM and storage variants. Prices for the same were leaked beforehand, which are given below:
- 6GB/128GB: INR 49,999 ($723)
- 8GB/256GB: INR 52,999 ($766)
- 12GB/256GB:INR 57,999 ($838)
May 7, 2019
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Clears Mandatory BIS Certification, Launch In India Imminent
Xiaomi launched the Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone at an event in China on the 18th of March. The device succeeds the Black Shark Helo launched last year as the top end handset from the company made for mobile gaming. Now, fresh leaks claim it is launching the device in the Indian market soon. The smartphone has passed the mandatory BIS certification in the country which suggests it may be announced later this month.

About the BIS Certification

The Bureau of India Standards (BIS) has certified the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 with the model number SKW-HO. BIS is a national standard body of India which is responsible for providing certification to certain products. It is often seen as a means for providing a third-party guarantee of quality and reliability of the products. While the BIS certification is voluntary in nature, the government of India has made it mandatory for certain products citing public health hazards.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2, like its predecessors, has an unconventional design language with a distinctive pattern on the rear and a large screen display on the front. It measures 163.61 x 75.01 x 8.77 mm from all sides and weighs in at a hefty 205 grams. It sports a 6.39 inch AMOLED display which is surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides. The smartphone’s display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display panel can reach brightness levels of up to 430 nits and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Noteworthy, the AMOLED display also supports pressure sensitive controls which means the amount of pressure applied to the screen while playing games would affect the on-screen controls. For securely and swiftly unlocking the device, it features an in display fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup which consists of a 48 MP sensor combined with a 12 MP sensor and an LED Flash which can capture 2160p videos at 30 fps. It also has a 20 MP front-facing selfie camera which is placed in the bezel above the display. The front camera can capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. For memory and storage, the device is expected to be available in the following variants.
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
- 12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which supports up to 27 W wired fast charging. Connectivity options on the handset include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual 4G VoLTE and GPS. To keep the temperature of the device under check while running heavy games, it also has a vapour cooling chamber.

Pricing & Availability

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Since the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has passed the mandatory BIS certification, the Indian launch of the smartphone seems imminent. Furthermore, the company started its operations in the country a while ago; which may be another indication of the approaching announcement. Unfortunately, details about its pricing are not known yet, but taking the price of the Chinese variant into consideration, it is expected to start at Rs. 33,000.
May 7, 2019
Google Pixel 3a XL Specs And Indian Pricing Leak

Search engine giant, Google has been long rumoured to launch affordable smartphones in its Pixel 3 lineup. The existence of the anticipated devices soon came after the launch of the standard Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL back in 2018. And the interim may finally come to an end with the upcoming Google I/O which will kick of on the 7th of May. A combination of leaks (1,2)and reports suggest that the company will launch two devices at the upcoming event which will carry the Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 3a XL moniker. A day before the event initiate, details about the Pixel 3a XL have surfaced. The teaser posted on the source website reveals both the price and key specifications for the upcoming handset

Google Pixel 3a XL Features

According to the source, the Google Pixel 3a XL sports a 6.0 inch display that has Full HD+ resolution. Under the hood, the upcoming smartphone packs the Qualcomm 710 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. Noteworthy, previous leaks suggest that the device will be kitted with the Snapdragon 670. Therefore, the validity of this feature is yet to be confirmed.

Moving forward, the leak claims that the Google Pixel 3a XL will have a USB Type C port and it will support 18 W fast charging. One key highlighting feature of the Pixel smartphones have always been their camera performance and the upcoming devices will be no exception. The upcoming smartphone is reported to feature a single 12.2 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front-facing selfie camera. In terms of memory and storage, the Pixel 3a XL is claimed to have 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage which should be taken a pinch of salt. As even the flagship grade, Pixel 3 XL is not offered with this high capacity of RAM and it maxes out at 4 GB.

Pixel 3a XL Price

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The source claims that the Google Pixel 3a XL will have an MRP of Rs 44,999 but the actual sale price is expected to be lower than that. All in all, the exact specifications and price of the Pixel 3a XL and Pixel 3a duo will be unveiled at the Google I/O event which is scheduled for tomorrow. Therefore, we won’t have to wait for long.

May 6, 2019
Specifications Of Xiaomi Hercules Smartphone Leaked Online, Could Be The Mi MIX 4

Xiaomi launched the original Mi MIX in the year 2016 which is widely believed to have kickstarted the trend for bezel-less displays in smartphones. The series has since seen various design changes in its successors, the Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX 2S and the current Mi MIX 3. All the smartphones have adopted a unique technology to maximise the screen to body ratio. Now, key details of another flagship Xiaomi smartphone have leaked on Twitter. The device has been codenamed ‘Hercules’ and features top tier specifications. Reportedly, it will be the latest entrant in the Mi MIX lineup, purportedly called the Mi MIX 4.

Mi MIX 4

New Xiaomi flagship – "Hercules"

* Snapdragon 855
* NFC
* 3 rear cam + 1 front cam
* In-display fingerprint scanner
* Wireless charging

Very early information from source code (can't say exactly where) – subject to error due to interpretation. Thanks to @warabhishek.
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) May 5, 2019

As mentioned above, the upcoming Mi MIX 4 will be the next flagship offering from the company. The leaks claim it will be kitted with the current flagship SoC from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 855 which is comprised of an Octa-core GPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. It has been a constant in most flagship smartphones in 2019 such as the LG G8 ThinQ and Xiaomi’s own Mi 9. In terms of optics, the tipster claims the Mi MIX 4 will have a triple rear camera setup and a single front-facing camera. Unfortunately, more details including resolution and aperture size of the camera sensors are unknown at the moment. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it is expected to sport an in display fingerprint scanner as seen on its predecessor.

Mi Mix 2S

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The leak further claims the upcoming Mi MIX 4 flagship smartphone will have support for Near Field Communication (NFC) for data transfers and mobile payments. Like the Xiaomi Mi 9, it will also support wireless charging technology. Although not certain, it can have a hole punch display or a pop up selfie camera to maximise the screen real estate. It may also have the option for a ceramic back for select variants. Like all of its predecessors, Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi MIX 4 in the Q4 of this year.

May 6, 2019
2019 iPhone And iPad Pro Models To Have Enhanced Antennas For Better Indoor Reception

American electronics giant Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones and updated variants of the iPad Pro tablets later this year. The latest research note from renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, he predicts both the smartphones and tablets will make use of new antenna technology. According to Kuo, who has been notably accurate with his leaks in the past, the iPhones and iPads will shift from using the Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) design to the Modified-PI material antennas when they launch later in 2019. The shift to the new antenna technology is expected to make mobile networks indoors more reliable.

LCP vs. MPI Antennas

As mentioned above, Apple will shift the antenna design in its upcoming devices from LCP to MPI material. LCP or Liquid Crystal Polymer design of the antenna is a low cost organic flexible layer that has some unique electrical properties making it suitable for antennae. It also behaves consistently across the entire radio frequency range, has a very low signal loss, making it useful for the application of 5G, the next generation of mobile connectivity. The LCP material is vastly seen in the application in products like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and mobile phones.

Also read: OnePlus 7 Pro Pricing In India Leaked Ahead Of Official Launch

Modified-PI material for antennae, on the other hand, offers the same performance but are significantly more affordable. Interestingly, Apple uses six LCP antennas in its current generation of iPhones, namely the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. These six antennas will be replaced by two MPI and four LCP antennas in the upcoming iPhones and iPads. However, the analyst claims Apple will make use of the LCP antennas primary in the year 2020. This is because of the advantage of the technology for use in 5G devices, which the company is expected to introduce starting next year. Apple is expected to launch the new iPhones in the month of September later this year, while the iPad Pro is expected to be unveiled at the end of this year or early next year.

May 6, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Pricing In India Leaked Ahead Of Official Launch
Chinese manufacturer OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of the OnePlus 7 lineup on May 14, 2019, and rumours surrounding the pricing of the smartphone are in full swing. The device will be unveiled at simultaneously occurring events in the United States, United Kingdom and India. A major chunk of all specifications have already been leaked for the same, and as per latest reports, the Indian pricing for the same has been leaked on Twitter.

Sources reveal that the OnePlus 7 Pro will be available in three different variants, and the prices of the same are listed below:
- 6GB/128GB: INR 49,999 ($723)
- 8GB/256GB: INR 52,999 ($766)
- 12GB/256GB: INR 57,999 ($838)
OnePlus 7 Pro: Features And Specifications

The OnePlus 7 Pro will be the specced up variant of the regular OnePlus 7, sporting an all glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis to provide reinforcement. Previous leaks suggest that the smartphone will have a 6.7-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution 3120 x 1440 px and a 90Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus 7 Pro will use a pop-up camera mechanism which will house the front camera. Regarding biometrics, it will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner along with the support for face unlock technology for additional security.

The OnePlus 7 Pro will run on the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. It will have a triple rear camera module, comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor and an f/ 2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor. For selfies, the device will boast of a f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera housed in the aforementioned pop-up mechanism. Reportedly, the device will have Ultra Fast Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard and a USB Type-C port.

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The OnePlus 7 Pro will pack a 4000 mAh battery with support for 30W Warp charging. It is also speculated that the device may be launched alongside a 5G variant, which will mark the next generation of connectivity standard for the smartphone. Additionally, on May 3, 2019, the company held a OnePlus 7 Pro pre-booking event for interested customers on popular e-commerce website, Amazon.
May 4, 2019
Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 With Triple Rear Cameras, Pop Up Selfie Camera Leaked

Chinese electronics giant Huawei was earlier reported to be working on a smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera. The device allegedly called the P Smart Z is supposed to be the first smartphone from the company to have a mechanical pop-up mechanism to house the front camera. The specifications of the device indicated that it will target the midrange smartphone segment. Recent leaks point towards the fact that the company will release another smartphone with similar hardware specifications to the P Smart Z, and it is called the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019.

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019: Specifications, Features

Regarding the rumoured specifications of the the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019, it features a 6.59 inch LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device will have a screen-to-body ratio of 91.006% which is achieved due to the pop-up camera mechanism. The leaks further state that its display panel has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and pixel density of 391 ppi.

Huawei P Smart Z Render

Under the hood, the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 packs the 12nm HiSilicon Kirin 710F chipset, which consists of an octa-core CPU and the Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. The smartphone will be available with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM, which will further be expandable up to 512GB via microSD card. It will powered by a massive 4,000 mAh battery. In terms of biometric security options, it will feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Furthermore, Huawei has included the 3.5mm headphone jack in the Y9 Prime 2019.

Huawei P Smart Z Renders

In terms of optics, the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 differs from the P Smart Z in the aspect that it features a triple rear camera module instead of the dual camera setup in the latter. It comprises of a 16MP (f/1.8) main sensor, a wide 8MP (f/2.4) sensor and a third 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. The smartphone has a 16MP (f/2.2) selfie camera which is housed in the aforementioned pop-up camera mechanism. Additionally, the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 will feature a USB Type-C connector.

Huawei P30 Pro

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The rumoured price of the smartphone is below US$ 300, which pitches it against devices like the Oppo F11 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro. The exact release date of the smartphone is not available as of now, but the Chinese company is expected to make an announcement regarding the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 very soon.

May 4, 2019
An Unknown HTC Mid Range Smartphone Spotted On Geekbench

Taiwanese company HTC is best known for its smartphones. However, due to intense competition in the space, sales for HTC have fallen significantly. It has been long speculated that the company may exit the smartphone business altogether. However, last month a mid-range HTC handset surfaced on performance benchmarking platforms Geekbench and Antutu which suggests otherwise. In a fresh leak, another smartphone from the company has been leaked on Geekbench revealing its specifications.

HTC Mid Range Smartphone

The unreleased HTC smartphone has been listed as the model number “HTC 2Q741” on the benchmarking website Geekbench. The specifications of the unreleased smartphone suggest it will be a mid-range device which will compete with the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A50. According to the listing, it features the “ARM MT6765V/WA” SoC which is the code name of the MediaTek Helio P35 mobile processor. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU and the IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Notably, the base clock speed of the SoC is measured at 2.3 GHz in the listing.

The Geekbench listing reveals the mysterious smartphone from HTC will have 6GB of RAM which might be paired with 128GB of internal storage. On the benchmarking platform, the device attains a single core score of 897 and a multi-core score of 4385. Unfortunately, the listing does not uncover more details about the handset. However, reports are rife it will be a region-specific variant of the HTC 2Q7A100, which as mentioned above, was leaked last month.

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Unfortunately, HTC has not confirmed the authenticity of the leak, therefore, the price and the launch date of the upcoming smartphone by the company is anyone’s guess. But, the specifications of the device insinuate it will be a sub Rs. 20,000 handset when and if launched in India.

May 4, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Pro Specs Leaked Showcasing Kirin 985 SoC And Quad-Lens Setup

After Huawei’s P30 Pro received rave reviews worldwide for its optical system, the Chinese company is all set to release its next flagship smartphone in the market. Succeeding the Mate 20 Pro, the Mate 30 Pro will probably be unveiled in the month of October, 2019. As per recent reports, foreign media has exposed some major specifications of the upcoming flagship device.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

Industry sources reveal that the Mate 30 Pro will feature a large BOE-manufactured 6.71 inch display with a 4-curve design. The fingerprint scanner will be embedded inside the display, similar to the Mate 20 Pro. Not divulging any more details regarding the screen, reports claim that the Mate 30 Pro will run on the 7nm Kirin 985 chipset, which includes the Baron 500 chip, indicating that the Mate 30 Pro will have a 5G variant as well.

In terms of optics, reports state that the upcoming flagship will have a quad-lens design on the rear panel, which will interestingly resemble the Mate 20 Pro’s triple camera setup. The in-depth details of the camera sensors is unknown, but the module will be equipped with a ToF sensor. Instead of the persicope camera lens (featured in the P30 Pro), the Mate 30 Pro will feature a rectangular-design camera setup, as per sources. Furthermore, the LED flash will be placed at the centre of the module. The details of the selfie camera, unfortunately, are unknown as of now.

Also Read: Leaked Renders Of Huawei P Smart Z Showcase 16MP Pop Up Selfie Camera

The battery capacity will be similar to the Mate 20 Pro i.e. 4,200 mAh, but the Mate 30 Pro is expected to feature 55W Super Fast Charging from Huawei. Additionally, reports also claim that the device will retain the reverse wireless charging feature, but the power output will be bumped to 10W from the previous 5W charging. More features may be revealed in the course of time, but as of now, the company has not confirmed such a device yet, so the exact launch date and price is unknown.

May 4, 2019
Realme X Spotted In YouTube Video, Confirms Dual Camera Setup

Realme devices are highly popular in the budget smartphone segment in India. The company’s latest release, the Realme 3 Pro received rave reviews for offering competitive specifications at a budget aggressive price. The Chinese company is yet to release a flagship smartphone in India, but it seems that it is gearing up for the same. As previously reported, an unknown Realme handset was spotted on TENAA, which showcased the specifications and features of the device. The smartphone, named as the Realme X was recently spotted in a YouTube video, which affirmed the dual rear camera setup of the device.

Realme X: Expected Design, Specifications & Features

The design of the smartphone falls in line with the previously leaked images for the same. As per past leaks, the upcoming device will feature a 6.5 inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution. The absence of a notch suggests that the Realme X will sport a pop-up camera mechanism for the front camera. The back panel of the device will be expectedly made out of a polycarbonate material, and will have a gradient colour pattern. As per reports, it will measure 161.2 x 76 x 9.4 mm.

Under the hood, the upcoming flagship is expected to run on the 7nm based Snapdragon 855 chipset. The SoC is one of the most powerful chipsets in the market right now, comprising of a Kryo 485 octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. Previous reports claim that the Realme X will boast of vertically placed dual rear cameras. As of now, specifications of the same are unknown as an official statement from the company is awaited. The pop-up camera mechanism discussed above will house the selfie camera.

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A 3,680 mAh battery will power the handset, and most likely, it will have support for 50W VOOC fast charging. In terms of OS, the Realme X will run on the company’s latest iteration of ColorOS on top of Android 9 Pie. As mentioned before, the Chinese manufacturer has not released any concrete information regarding such a device, but previous listings suggest that the device may make its debut soon.

May 4, 2019