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Lenovo Registers Patent For Foldable Smartphone With Clamshell Design

The race of unveiling the best foldable smartphone is undoubtedly a cutthroat one, with companies like Samsung and Huawei leading the pack. Xiaomi is expected to follow up with its own variant of the same. The multinational technology company Lenovo has also showcased various prototypes of foldable smartphones previously. On April 2, 2019, Lenovo was granted a patent for an innovative foldable smartphone with a clamshell design.

About The Patent

The design patent was applied for in the month of September 2018 in the Global Design Database of the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office). The patent contained a total of 11 images. As per the images, Lenovo has opted for a flexible hinge design, which when unfolded, unveils an elongated display. Images suggest that the device’s display will be just wide enough for convenient one-handed usage. Narrow bezels will give the device a contemporary look. The upper screen border of the foldable smartphone houses an earpiece receiver, whereas the bezel above the display accommodates the front camera.

Interestingly, the Lenovo foldable smartphone has a second screen that is present at the back of the device and is visible only when the device is folded shut. Noteworthy, images suggest that the fold hinge/line doesn’t lie in the middle of the smartphone, instead the lower part of the device is shorter as compared to the upper part. Once the user bends the lower part, a smaller screen will be visible.

Lastly, the rear of the device houses a single camera. The clamshell design of the Lenovo foldable smartphone hints towards the fact that the device can be folded at more than one point, thereby facilitating mobility in the smartphone. However, it appears that when the device is folded, a tiny crack will still be visible which will indicate where the hinge is.

Expected Availability

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The Chinese manufacturer is expected to release the foldable smartphone in the later part of the year 2019. Furthermore, Motorola, subsidiary of Lenovo is also speculated to unveil its foldable smartphone in the month of June or July this year. Both the devices are expected to be priced under US$ 1500.

The original patents for Lenovo’s foldable smartphone can be viewed here.

April 2, 2019
Moto P40 Note Leaked Renders Reveal Triple Rear Cameras

Fresh new renders of an upcoming smartphone from Motorola have leaked online. These images were leaked by a known tipster on the microblogging website Twitter. The images reveal a smartphone which looks similar to the Moto One Vision leaked a few days ago. There are though, a few notable updates in the designs which leads to the speculation that this is the P40 Note which will be the successor to the Moto One Power from last year.

Moto P40 Note

The Moto P40 Note leaked online was accompanied by some specifications of the smartphone. According to the source, it will measure 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.1mm. The renders reveal that it will have an all-glass design with brushed accents on the rear. Over at the front, there will be a 6.2-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution. To give the smartphone a high screen to body ratio, the company will use a punch-hole cutout on the top left of the display. The renders also showcase the presence of a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor hidden in the indented Motorola Logo.

Reports don’t mention the processor used in the Moto P40 Note. But, as the previous leaks of the One Vision suggested an Exynos 9610 SoC, it could feature an upgraded chipset. In terms of optics, the smartphone is revealed to have a triple rear camera setup, which the leak says will be a combination of 12MP sensors. In terms of memory and storage, it is expected to feature 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The rest of the design is the same as the Moto One Vision, which might launch as the Moto P40 in China.

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Surprisingly, the renders reveal the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack on the P40 Note. Like most phones from the company, the handset is expected to run on the latest Android 9 Pie and will feature Android One certification in global markets. This would suggest a clean software experience and promised updates for two years. Unfortunately, more details about the smartphone aren’t available yet, but they are expected to be unravelled in the following weeks.

April 2, 2019
Samsung Will Launch Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab S5e Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A20e In India This Month
According to fresh reports, Samsung will launch a host of new devices in India this month. These are expected to be the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Tab S5e tablets, along with the Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A2 Core smartphones. While previous reports have revealed many details about the latter two, The former two were announced by the company a while back.

Galaxy Tab 10.1

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the latest addition to the company’s tablet range. As it has been announced before, the details about the device are known. The tablet will feature a 10.1 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 px. The tablet has considerable bezels around the display, unlike the more premium offering, the Tab S5e.

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is kitted with an Exynos 7904 octa-core chipset. In terms of optics, the tablet has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. Dual speakers with support for Dolby Atmos give the device its audio capabilities. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is powered by a 6150mAh battery and will run on the company’s latest OneUI on top of current Android 9 Pie. The device has been priced at EUR 219 (Rs. 17,000) for the Wi-Fi version and EUR 269 (Rs. 21,000) for the LTE version in Europe.

Galaxy Tab S5e

The Galaxy Tab S5e has a modern design with thin bezels around the display and a sleek side profile. On the front of the device sits a 10.5 inch Super AMOLED display that has a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display panel has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 px and a pixel density of 287 ppi. The top bezel of the tablet houses an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP selfie camera.

The rear of the Tab S5e is occupied by a 13 MP camera, Samsung branding and AKG logo. AKG is an Austrian company that is famous for its headphones and microphones. The company is now owned by Samsung and the logo behind the Galaxy Tab S5e conveys that the device has admirable audio output. The device can also capture 2160p videos at 30fps from the rear camera and 1080p videos at 30fps from the front shooter.

Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S5e packs the Snapdragon 670 SoC which is comprised of Adreno 612 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. Connectivity options on the tablet include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It runs on Android 8 Oreo which is skinned with Samsung’s own UI. The device is powered by a mammoth 7,040 mAh battery that also supports fast charging. In terms of memory and storage, the tablet is offered in two storage variants which are as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB
- 6 GB + 128 GB
In addition to the inbuilt storage, the device also supports memory expansion up to 512 GB via a microSD card. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is available in three colour options which include Black, Silver and Gold. It is available in both LTE and Non-LTE options for the price of US$ 399.99 (Rs. 28,500) for Wi-Fi and US$ 541 (Rs. 38,600) for the LTE version.

Galaxy A2 Core

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core will be the second Android Go device from the company, the first one being the Galaxy J2 Core. A few days ago, a known tipster leaked the images of the device. While the previous leaks don’t mention any specifications of the Galaxy A2 Core, a recent listing on CPU benchmarking website Geekbench revealed key specifications of the Galaxy A2 Core. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box and is expected to feature Samsung’s Experience UI on top.

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core runs on the 14nm Exynos 7870 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Mali-T830 MP1 GPU. The smartphone will have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. The leaked listing suggests that the smartphone may be on its way to the retail market soon. Given Samsung’s aggressive stance on pricing lately, the expected price of the smartphone is Rs. 5,990.

Galaxy A20

The Galaxy A20 features a polycarbonate body with a similar design language to the Galaxy A10 and the Galaxy A30. While the front of the smartphone resembles the former handset, the back is similar to the latter. The device has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 px. The front has minimal bezels all around the display with a small Infinity-V style waterdrop notch on top. The rear of the smartphone houses a fingerprint sensor which allows it to securely unlocked. Additionally, it also supports face unlock technology.

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Under the hood, the Galaxy A20 is kitted with the Exynos 7884 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprised of a 13MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.9 and a 5MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. For selfies, it has an 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone is available with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is further expandable by up to 512GB with microSD support. The Galaxy A20 is powered by a 4000mAh battery, which is an upgrade over the 3400mAh found on the Galaxy A10. The Galaxy A20 was launched in Russia for the price of RUB 13,990 (Rs. 14,999) which would mean it would be priced similarly in India.
April 1, 2019
OPPO Reno Budget Smartphone Spotted On TENAA

On March 29, 2019, images and specifications of the OPPO Reno Lite leaked on TENAA, which revealed the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC and 6GB RAM of the device. As per reports, the Chinese Regulatory Authority has certified the PCAM10 and PCAT10 versions of a device which looks like a specced-down variant of the anticipated OPPO Reno smartphone.

Features And Specifications

As per the aforementioned PCAT10 and PCAM10 listings on the TENAA website, the Reno Series will have a variant which will focus on the budget smartphone market. The images on the website clearly depict a waterdrop notch up front on the device, which will house the front camera. PCAT10 and PCAM10 are listed as two separate devices, whereas in reality, the listings indicate towards a single budget smartphone, which is allegedly the OPPO Reno Lite.

In terms of the rear camera, the device is sporting a dual camera setup with an LED Flash placed below the camera module. Additionally, there is a fingerprint scanner on the back which is also placed below the dual camera setup. The setup comprises of a 16MP + 2MP dual-camera setup at the rear and a 16MP selfie shooter housed within the aforementioned waterdrop-style notch.

The listed variant sports a 6.5-inch TFT LCD display with a 2340 x 1080 px Full HD+ resolution. Both variants run on the Helio P70 chipset, consisting of an octa-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz and the Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. The SoC is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage for the top variant of the device. The smartphone packs a 3,910 mAh battery, with no apparent information regarding any fast charging support. The device weighs at 190 grams and is 8.3 mm thick.

Expected Availability

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The RENO budget smartphone is expected to be unveiled by OPPO on April 10, 2019, in China. The company is expected to release the smartphone globally, but the device may be first retailed in the Chinese market. As of now, no information regarding the price has been revealed yet.

April 1, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 May Have A 5G Variant At Launch

With new flagship smartphones preparing to enter the market in the near future, the pressure to sport top-of-the-line features is at an all-time-high for brands. Companies like Samsung have already announced a 5G variant for the S10 and Galaxy Fold, whereas Huawei is releasing a 5G version for its Mate X foldable device. As per latest reports, Huawei will also launch a 5G variant for the upcoming Mate 30 smartphone, which will probably release in the second half of the year 2019.

Availability

Huawei CEO revealed that the company will ensure 5G connectivity for the entire lineup of the Mate 30 series. He also stated the reason for the non-availability of 5G connectivity on the P30 series, which is the state of the network. As per his statement, the 5G network is still under development, so the company is equipping its future smartphones with 5G in order to ensure that their launch coincides with the rollout of 5G network in major markets in 2019.

In another statement from Huawei’s CEO, 5G technology will be consumer-worthy this Fall and will be incorporated in the next series of smartphones, indicating that the Mate 30 series may hit the market near the months of September, October or November. Noteworthy, the Mate 20 was unveiled in November 2018, so the release of the Mate 30 lineup in 2019 may be lined up with its predecessor’s launch date.

Expected Specifications

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Even though the specifications of the Huawei Mate 30 are not revealed yet, reports say that it may incorporate Huawei’s upcoming 7nm Kirin 985 chipset, which would be the next flagship SoC from the Chinese manufacturer. As per reports, the chipset is built on TSMC’s 7+nm manufacturing process with EUV lithography. Due to EUV, the Kirin 985 is expected to offer higher clock speeds and improved power efficiency. In addition, the upcoming device may feature a 12GB RAM variant and a quad rear camera setup to keep with the flagship norms in 2019.

April 1, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3, Here’s All You Need To Know

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is looking towards launching their new smartphone in India in the year 2019. The company launched its latest flagship device, the Mi 9 in the month of February, which received rave reviews. Xiaomi is also expected to unveil another smartphone in the near future, which is speculated to be a toned down variant of the Mi 9. Rumoured to be the Mi 9X, the smartphone will release as the Mi A3 in India, which will be the successor to the Mi A2 launched in 2018. The device will have comparable specifications to the Redmi Note 7 Pro, but will probably have Android One as the operating system on the device.

Mi A3 Specifications

The rumoured Mi A3 is expected to sport a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. The display panel of the upcoming smartphone will have a Full HD resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The unreleased smartphone is also reported to have an in display fingerprint scanner, in order to meet the market norms.

The Mi A3 is expected to run on the 11 nm Snapdragon 675 SoC, which is one of the latest chipsets in the market. It comprises of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. Also, it may feature 6GB RAM and 64 GB of storage. The smartphone will supposedly sport a 32 MP front camera which will be housed inside the notch on top of the display. In terms of the rear camera, the device is speculated to have a triple camera setup which consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8 MP depth sensor and 13 MP super wide angle sensor.

The Mi A3 may be powered by a 3300 mAh battery with fast charging support. As mentioned before, the smartphone is expected to run on Android One, guaranteeing software updates for the next two years. As far as the looks go, the Mi A3 may sport a 2.5D holographic glass panel, which will enhance the look of the smartphone.

Mi A3 Expected Availability And Price

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The Mi A3 is estimated to be priced under INR 18,000 since no official statement from the company is available yet. The device may or may not be launched in other variants. Reports suggest that the Mi A3 will hit the markets in the first half of the year 2019. Consequently, the customers won’t have to wait very long for the release of the device.

April 1, 2019
Nokia X71 Leaked On Geekbench, Specifications Confirmed

A few days ago, reports of the upcoming smartphone from HMD Global owned Nokia brand was prevalent. Reportedly called the Nokia X71, it was speculated to be released in the global markets as the Nokia 8.2. Fresh reports claim that the device will in fact be released as the Nokia 6.2 and the Geekbench benchmark scores of the handset have also been leaked. The smartphone will launch on the 2nd of April in Taiwan.

Nokia X71

The Nokia X71 will be a smartphone from the company was leaked in images a while ago. The looks of the device are reminiscent of the Nokia 6.1 Plus launched last year, complete with a glass sandwich design. The leaks suggest that it may feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ display. There will be a punch hole on the top left of the handset to accommodate the selfie camera. This is the first time a Nokia smartphone will feature the popular design trend. For biometrics and security, the device will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The leaked Geekbench listing reveals that the Nokia X71 will run on the 14nm Snapdragon 660 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU. Benchmarks of the smartphone reveal a score of 1455 points for Single-core and 5075 for Multi-core performance. The score falls in line to the scores obtained by the processor, also seen in devices like the Redmi Note 7 and the Zenfone Max Pro M2.

It is expected that the smartphone will have a triple rear camera setup. It has been leaked that the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor will make an appearance on the device, along with a 5MP ultra wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, it is expected that a 16MP camera will be housed in the punch-hole on the top left of the display. For memory, the Nokia X71/Nokia 6.2 will feature 6GB of RAM.

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Latest leaks allege that the Nokia X71/6.2 will be powered by 3500mAh battery. The smartphone will run on the latest Android 9 Pie with Android One certification. This implies that the device will receive software updates for at least 2 years. As mentioned above, the Nokia X71 will launch on April 2 in Taiwan. Seeing as the company has been competitive with the pricing of its smartphones lately, it is expected to be priced under Rs. 20,000.

April 1, 2019
Apple iPhone 11 with Triple Camera Leaked

Rumours have been around for a very long time stating that Apple’s next iteration of flagships, the iPhone 11 will feature a triple camera setup. With almost all smartphone brands living up to the triple camera or quad camera norms, the iPhone 11 is expected to be Apple’s first smartphone with more than two cameras. A freshly leaked schematic from the company showcased the triple rear camera module of the device, and it may be a shift from Apple’s conventional method of design.

About The Leak

https://twitter.com/OnLeaks/status/1111353645768028160

The leak clearly shows a welding pattern for the upcoming Apple smartphone, and upon closer looks, one can make up quite a few ideas about how the speculated iPhone 11 will look. While most of the details are rather obscure, one feature that stands out is the layout of the cameras in the top left corner of the design, where the schematic depicts three circular cutouts and two square cutouts. Consequently, it seems that the flagship’s camera module will sport three camera sensors, a flash and what looks to be a microphone for directional audio capturing. Apart from the primary camera, one of the other sensors can be an ultrawide sensor, whereas the third could be a telephoto lens.

Previously, images of the iPhone’s camera had leaked with a different sensor arrangement, which has been negated with the most recent leak. Even though some leaksters labelled the new design as the upgraded version of the iPhone XR, it is very unlikely that Apple will redesign the aforementioned device. The upcoming iPhone is expected to feature Apple’s latest chip and an improved battery upgrade. Moreover, the iPhone 11 is speculated to feature reverse wireless charging, which will allow users to wirelessly charge their accessories including AirPods and other wireless charging compatible devices.

Expected Availability

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However, Apple fans should take this news with a grain of salt, because it is a leak after all. Apple is also rumoured to unveil a device with a flexible display to go up against other foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Huawei Mate X and Xiaomi Foldable Smartphone. When and where these devices will be launched is a mystery to everyone as of now. The iPhone 11 may make an appearance in the second half of 2019.

March 29, 2019
Samsung Working On A Two Way Folding Smartphone Claims Patent

The year 2019 so far has seen a handful of unique and innovative foldable smartphones. Many manufacturers have already tried their hands on this technology with more expected to follow suit soon. Samsung, one of the biggest smartphone OEMs in the world, showed of it’s device supporting this technology. Called the Galaxy Fold, it was launched alongside the Galaxy S10 series last month. But, a fresh patent filed by the company reveals that it is also planning to launch a two-way folding smartphone, which is similar to the Xiaomi’s foldable device that has leaked multiple times.

Samsung’s Two Way Foldable Smartphone

The patent reveals what Samsung may be planning for its next foldable smartphone. First filed in the year 2017, the document of the patent showcases different images of the said device. Upon first inspection, it looks very similar to the handset Xiaomi revealed in a video a while ago. But in contrast to the former, the concept has thinner bezels and offers a larger sized screen in a compact frame. The bigger display can individually be folded from the left and right side of the device and be made into a smaller form factor.

An unusual finding from the images present in Samsung’s patent is the lack of any physical or hardware features. There is no opening like a charging port or a 3.5mm headphone jack anywhere to be found on the smartphone. Also not visible are any camera sensors on any side of the device. All of this may be an indication that Samsung is not nearly ready to launch the handset, or it may be the case that the company has figured out a workaround of the aforementioned hardware features to make the screen to body ratio as high as possible.

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Samsung is expected to launch the new foldable smartphone as early as next year. This will be an upgrade to the Galaxy Fold in terms of technology and may be priced as exorbitantly as the former. It is also speculated that with the next generation the company will try to bring the technology to a more accessible, mainstream market. The patent for Samsung’s next foldable device can be viewed here.

March 28, 2019
OnePlus 7 Leaked Case Strengthens The Claim Of Pop Up Selfie Camera

Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is soon expected to launch its upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 7. The device became the talk of the town soon after the launch of the OnePlus 6T which was announced last year. Leaks in the past have claimed that the upcoming handset will have a considerably different design in comparison to its predecessor. A freshly leaked render of the OnePlus 7 in its case supports the preceding claim.

OnePlus 7 Design

According to the leaks, the rear of the OnePlus 7 has triple rear cameras which are disparate to its predecessor that has dual rear cameras. The image reveals that the ridged camera module also accommodates two little speckles which may be laser focusing sensors. The shape of the LED flash on the upcoming smartphone is also different which is circular.

Distinctly, the alleged OnePlus 7 has a pop-up selfie camera which is similar to the one present on the Vivo V15 Pro. The pop-up selfie camera will help OnePlus in further boosting the screen to body ratio of the forthcoming smartphone. Although the particular leak does not reveal the front fascia and features of the OnePlus 7, they were uncovered in another leak from the past.

The OnePlus 7 is alleged to sport a 6.5 inch AMOLED display that accommodates an on display fingerprint sensor. It is claimed to feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication technology. The smartphone will be powered by a 4,000 mAh battery that will also support 44w super fast Dash charging. Other details about the device will be revealed once the company officially launches it.

Launch Date

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OnePlus has not yet announced the launch date of the OnePlus 7. However, going by the company’s previous launch cycles, it is expected to be launched before the Q2 of 2019 ends.

March 28, 2019
Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL Will Launch In A New Colour Variant, Pricing Tipped

Google is expected to change its smartphone strategy significantly in 2019. Unlike the previous generation, it has been leaked and speculated countless times that a ‘lite’ version of the Pixel 3 will make its debut this year. While previous reports have allegedly revealed the design and looks of the smartphone, there was a little information about the pricing. Fresh leaks have surfaced claiming that the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will be the name of the specced down of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones respectively and they will indeed launch in 2019. It also has uncovered more information about the device.

Specifications & Features

Previously leaked images of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL revealed that the design of the smartphones will be reminiscent of its elder siblings. However, instead of an all-glass design on the Pixel 3 lineup, the Pixel 3a devices will have a polycarbonate frame. The front houses a 5.6-inch display on the Pixel 3a, while the 3a XL will have a 6-inch display with significant bezels around it. For biometrics and security, there will be a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The leaks further insinuate that the Pixel 3a will have a 10nm Snapdragon 670 SoC; while the Pixel 3a XL may feature the 10nm Snapdragon 710 processor. Both the chipsets have an Octa-core CPU and an Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of optics, both smartphones will have a similar rear camera to their elder siblings. This suggests that a 12.2 MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture is expected. Unfortunately, there is no information about the front-facing camera of smartphones. Like its siblings, the devices will also feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. For certain markets, a variant with 32GB internal storage is also expected.

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The leak reveals new information about the Pixel 3a devices. A new colour variant supposedly called ‘Iris’ is also in the works. The colour will be accompanied by Black and White colour variants of smartphones. As far as pricing is concerned, the leak reveals that the devices will be priced starting EUR 450 (INR. 35,000) in certain European countries. They are expected to be unveiled at the Google I/O event in the month of May.

March 28, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Gets Bluetooth Certification, Launch Imminent

Samsung has changed its strategy for smartphones drastically in the year 2019. It was earlier known for launching devices with humble specifications at a ludicrous price tag. The latest Galaxy M and Galaxy A series showcase this change perfectly. The company, in a bid to compete with the increasing stronghold of Chinese smartphone OEMs in countries like India, has been very aggressive lately with their handsets. A few days ago, a leaked image revealed that it is working on an Android Go smartphone, purportedly the Galaxy A2 Core. Fresh leak reveals that it has been granted Bluetooth certification which suggests the launch of the device is imminent.

Smartphones under the Android Go initiative generally offer low-end specifications and usually have 1GB or less of RAM. A lighter version of the Android Operating System is installed on the devices which ensures that they last longer and run smoother for a longer period of time.

Galaxy A2 Core

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core will be the second Android Go device from the company, the first one being the Galaxy J2 Core. A few days ago, a known tipster leaked the images of the device. The Bluetooth certification listing reveals a few model numbers of the smartphone on the official website of the Bluetooth certification organization. Model numbers mentioned in the listing were SM-A260F, SM-A260F_DS, SM-A260G, and SM-A260G_DS; which insinuates different variants of the upcoming Galaxy A2 Core in global markets. The listing confirms the smartphone will support Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy (LE).

While the leak doesn’t mention any specifications of the Galaxy A2 Core, a recent listing on CPU benchmarking website Geekbench revealed key specifications of the Galaxy A2 Core. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box and is expected to feature Samsung’s Experience UI on top.

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The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core runs on the 14nm Exynos 7870 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Mali-T830 MP1 GPU. The smartphone will have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. The leaked listing suggests that the smartphone may be on its way to the retail market soon. Given Samsung’s aggressive stance on pricing lately, the expected price of the smartphone is Rs. 5,990.

March 27, 2019
Flagship Redmi Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 Leaks Online

Redmi separated from its parent company Xiaomi to exist as an independent brand back in the month of January. It also announced a while ago that a flagship smartphone from the Redmi brand will release this year. Fresh leaks on Chinese social networking website Weibo have revealed what the specifications of the aforementioned device may be and when it will launch. Unfortunately, it does not mention what the smartphone will be called.

Redmi’s Flagship Smartphone

According to the leak, the smartphone will be the most powerful Redmi has ever made. It will have an all-glass design similar to the Redmi Note 7 Pro, complete with a gradient back and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It will have a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with a FullHD+ resolution and is expected to have minimal bezels on all sides with a waterdrop notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the device will have an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

The leak claims that the flagship smartphone from Redmi will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the device will have a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor like the Note 7 Pro; combined with an 8MP and a 13MP sensor. For selfies, it will have a 32MP sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. The smartphone will feature 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage for the base model.

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Reports further insinuate that the Redmi flagship will be powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. It is expected to run on the latest MIUI 10 based on top of current Android 9 Pie. The leak reveals the device will be priced starting CNY 2499 (Rs. 25,600). It may be available starting the month of May in China with an India launch expected soon after.

March 27, 2019
Xiaomi Mi 9X Leaks Before Official Announcement

Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 9 in the month of February which has been received a warm welcome. A specced down variant of the top tier headphone, the Mi 9x has leaked before its official announcement. The details of the unreleased smartphone were shared by an unidentified Chinese source. Even though the source remains anonymous, the specifications look legit.

Mi 9X aka Millet 9x

Xiaomi Mi9

According to the leak, the Mi 9x sports a 6.4 inch AMOLED display that has a waterdrop notch up top. The display panel of the upcoming smartphone has a Full HD resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Like the elder Mi 9, the unreleased smartphone is also reported to have an in display fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi Mi9

Under the hood, the Mi 9X will be kitted with the Snapdragon 675 SoC which consists of and Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU. The smartphone has a 32 MP front selfie camera which is destined to be housed inside the notch on top of the display. The device has a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 8 MP sensor and 13 MP super wide angle sensor.

Xiaomi Mi9

The Mi 9X is powered by a 3300 mAh battery which supports QC 4.0+ 18W fast charging. It runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with MIUI 10. The source did not provide much detail about the looks of the unreleased smartphone. However, it states that the Mi 9X will be around 7.5 mm thick and will have a 2.5d holographic glass panel.

Mi 9X Price, Launch and Variants

Xiaomi Mi9

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The Mi 9X will have an estimated starting price of CNY 1699 (Rs 17,400) for the base 6 GB RAM + 64 GB variant. Moreover, the company is also expected to launch the smartphone in other storage variants. The source claims that the upcoming device will be released in the month of April. Pleasingly, we won’t have to wait for long as the expected launch month is nearing fast.

March 26, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A60, Galaxy A70 Images, Specifications Leak Online

Samsung is expected to launch three new smartphones under its Galaxy A lineup on April 10. The expected smartphones include the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A70. A fresh listing form Chinese regulatory website, TENNA reveals how the latter two devices will look like and has also unveiled their key specifications.

Galaxy A60

The upcoming Galaxy A60 will be the elder sibling to the Galaxy A50 which was launched last month. Notably, it will feature the same design language that Samsung introduced to the table with the new Galaxy A smartphones. Which means a gradient back with ‘Glasstic’ design is expected. According to the leaks, the front will be dominated by a 6.3 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. It sports an Infinity-O display which means the screen has a punch hole camera on its top left corner like the Galaxy A8s launched last year. For biometrics and security, leaked images reveal the Galaxy A60 will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and support for face unlock technology.

The Galaxy A60 is expected to run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone will have a triple rear camera, details of which are unknown as of now. The front camera will be housed in the Infinity-O style punch hole display on the front. Refuting previous reports, the Galaxy A60 has been listed to be powered by a 3410mAh battery. Notably, it will have a lower capacity than the Galaxy A50 which has a 4000mAh battery.

Galaxy A70

The Galaxy A70, as the name suggests, will be the specced up sibling of the aforementioned Galaxy A60. Like other smartphones in the lineup, it will also feature the same ‘Glasstic’ gradient design on the back. The listing reveals it will have a 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display with FullHD+ resolution. Unlike its sibling, it will have an Infinity-U display which is also present in the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30. For biometrics and security, the device will have an in-display fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Previous reports cited that the Galaxy A70 may also run on the Snapdragon 675 SoC like its sibling. Unfortunately, no leaks regarding the optics of the smartphone have surfaced online. But like the Galaxy A50, it may have a triple rear camera setup and a single selfie camera housed in the Infinity-U notch. The device will be powered by a massive 4400mAh battery and may support fast charging.

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Both the Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A70 have been leaked to support dual sim cards with support for dual standby. Like their siblings, it is expected that the smartphones will run on the latest Samsung OneUI on top of the current Android 9 Pie. The device may be announced on the 10th of April and are reported to be priced at Rs. 24,990 for the Galaxy A60 and Rs 27,990 for the Galaxy A70.

March 25, 2019