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Apple iPhone SE 2 With Thinner Bezels Leaks Before Official Announcement

Earlier this week, Cupertino based Apple silently launched a slew of products which include the updated iMac, AirPods with wireless charging support, the iPad Mini 5th Gen and the iPad Air 10.5. The company was also expected to launch the iPod 7 during the week which has not yet happened. It is now expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Apple event on the 26th of March alongside the anticipated subscription-based news service. Days before the event, a Chinese source has made some fascinating revelations about another long awaited device from the company. Chinese website, IT home claims that Apple will also launch the budget-oriented iPhone SE 2 at the upcoming event. To support its claims, the blog has shared Amazon listings of a screen protector and case for the predicted smartphone. Pleasingly, the accessories listing of the iPhone SE 2 also reveals its design and features.

iPhone SE 2

According to the leaked tempered glass listing of the iPhone SE 2, the smartphone will have a significantly different front design in comparison to its predecessor, the iPhone SE. The front of the smartphone accommodates a rounded edge display with a high screen-to-body ratio which is enclosed with negligible bezels. Notably, it also has a notch up top like the latest iPhone models. Like its predecessor, the left side of the device houses the volume rockers and the mute switch.

Albeit the listing does not show the bottom and top view of the iPhone SE 2, it is assumed to have the same layout as its predecessor. The top of the smartphone is expected to house the power button while the bottom is expected to house the lightning port, 3.5 mm jack and loudspeaker grille. The rear of the upcoming smartphone has a similar design as the original iPhone SE with a single camera setup placed on the top left side.

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According to the source, the iPhone SE 2 will feature the A9 chipset which is also present on the iPhone 6s. Other details including the camera resolution, the screen size and the battery capacity will be publicised once the company officially launches it. Fortunately, we won’t have the wait for long as the Apple event is approaching fast.

March 23, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3, Mi A3 Lite To Have In-Display Fingerprint Scanners

Xiaomi launched the Mi A2 Android One smartphone last year. The smartphones under the initiative by Google run clean, stock UI with promised software updates for at least two years. While the company also launched the Mi A2 Lite alongside the device, it made its way into the Indian market as the MIUI running Redmi 6 Pro. Xiaomi will most likely launch the successor of the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite this year. Fresh reports claim the new smartphones, presumably, the Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Findings

A report claimed that Xiaomi is testing the hardware of three devices. The first two smartphones discovered are codenamed “bamboo_sprout” and “cosmos_sprout“. All the Google Play certified devices under the Android One program usually carry the “sprout” suffix which leads to believe the Android One certification of the said handsets. Another smartphone, codenamed “pyxis” has been reported to be arriving with the aforementioned smartphones. This is reported to be the Chinese variant of the Mi A3 Lite. Notably, Xiaomi has released an MIUI enabled version of its Android One smartphones for the Chinese market. The first one was the Mi 5X, which was the Chinese variant of the Mi A1. Likewise, the Mi A2 was launched in the country as the Mi 6X.

All three smartphones, namely the Mi A3, Mi A3 Lite and the Mi 7X are being reportedly tested with “fod” which is a vendor term for an in-display fingerprint scanner. This leads the speculation that the aforementioned devices will have this feature. As the handsets are supposed to be affordable, the sensor will most likely be optical as an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner like in the Samsung Galaxy S10 require an upscale OLED display.

Specifications

While specifications of the Mi A3 and the Mi A3 Lite aren’t known yet, they are expected to feature a similar design language to the current Xiaomi and Redmi lineup. A glass sandwich design is expected like the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. There may be a waterdrop notch on the front surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides. Under the hood, the Mi A3 may run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 like the Redmi Note 7 Pro or the newly announced Snapdragon 712 SoC. The Mi A3 Lite may have the 14nm Snapdragon 660 chipset like the Redmi Note 7.

In terms of optics, the Mi A3, A3 Lite and the Mi 7X are all expected to have a 32MP selfie camera. This is the same size of sensor found in the Vivo V15 Pro but Xiaomi’s solution will reportedly use pixel binning to combine four pixels into one to create an effective 8MP resolution for images. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding the rear cameras but the smartphones may feature a dual camera setup. The Mi A3 and the 7X are expected to have a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor at the back like the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Pricing & Availability

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The Xiaomi Mi A3 and A3 Lite are expected to launch in the second quarter of 2019. Expected prices of the smartphones hint at a price of around Rs. 13,999 for the Mi A3 Lite and Rs. 17,999 for the Mi A3 in India.

March 22, 2019
Galaxy A90 To Have A Notchless Infinity Display, Confirms Samsung

Latest Update

Did you know that Samsung Galaxy A90 (renamed A80) is the first launch of the Snapdragon 7150, which is the one with a single core higher than the Snapdragon 845.
— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) March 24, 2019

A reliable leakster on Twitter claims that the Galaxy A90 will feature the Snapdragon 7150 SoC which is unreleased as of now. Noteworthy, the source claims that chipset has a higher single core performance than the Snapdragon 845 which is present on most flagship smartphones from the yesteryear including the OnePlus 6T and the Google Pixel 3.

Original Story

Samsung is expected to announce three new smartphones in its refreshed Galaxy A lineup in the month of April. These smartphones are rumoured to be the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A40. While the latter two have been thoroughly leaked, there wasn’t much information about the former. A fresh listing on Samsung’s Indonesian website seemingly confirms the presence of a “Notchless infinity screen” on the upcoming Galaxy A90.

Samsung Galaxy A90

The Galaxy A90 will be the most premium smartphone in the current Galaxy A lineup. It has been leaked time and again to feature a sliding/rotating mechanical camera setup with minimal bezels on the front. The design of the device is expected to be similar to its sibling the Galaxy A50, albeit with a glass back and more premium finish. Notably, all the current handsets in the Galaxy A lineup have a Super AMOLED display, perhaps the Galaxy A90 may be no different. For biometrics and security, it will have an in-display fingerprint sensor and will support face unlock technology.

It has been leaked that the Galaxy A90 will run on the 10nm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone will feature the latest Samsung OneUI on top of Android 9 Pie. Like the last year’s Galaxy A9, it is also expected to have a quad-rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. For memory and storage, the smartphone may feature up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Pricing & Availability

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The Galaxy A90 will be the most premium smartphone of the Galaxy A lineup. The device may be launched at Samsung’s event on April 10. Unfortunately, no information regarding the pricing is available yet, but it is expected to cost around Rs 29,999 in India.

March 22, 2019
Motorola One Vision To Have A 3500mAh Battery With 18W Fast Charging
Motorola launched the Moto One Power in India last year. It was a part of a new lineup of products by the company under Google’s Android One program. Devices that are Android One certified offer clean, stock Android OS and are guaranteed to receive software updates for at least two years. A new handset from Motorola under the initiative has leaked through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States. The smartphone has been listed as the model number XT 1970-1; which suggest it is the next device in the Moto One lineup. Reports claim it will be called Moto One Vision and will launch soon. It was previously leaked as the Moto P40 which is assumed to be its China specific name.

Moto One Vision

The Moto One Vision is rumoured to embody a new design language by Motorola. The renders of the smartphone were leaked previously which reveal it will have a glass sandwich design with a glossy back. The front of the device has a 6.2 inch IPS LCD display with minimal bezels on all sides, and a punch-hole cutout for the front camera on the top left side of the display. The design on the front is reminiscent of the Galaxy A8s which was launched in the month of December last year. For biometrics and security, the Moto One Vision will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, housed in the Motorola batwing logo.

Under the hood, the Moto One Vision has been leaked to run on the 11nm Exynos 9610 SoC by Samsung. Notably, this is the same chipset that is kitted inside the Galaxy A50 which was announced last month. The smartphone will be available in China with the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. In terms of optics, the renders reveal it will have a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP sensor with an f/1.75 aperture; and a secondary 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, there will be a 12MP sensor housed in the punch-hole cutout on the top left of the display. For memory and storage, the device is expected to be available in the following variants:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The leaked FCC listing reveals that the Moto One Vision will have a 3500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. As mentioned earlier, the smartphone will be Android One certified; and will run on the latest Android 9 Pie. As far as connectivity is concerned, the Moto One Vision is confirmed to have Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual band and NFC support.

Pricing & Availability

Moto One Power

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The Moto One Vision’s leaked FCC listing hints that the launch of the smartphone is imminent. Unfortunately, no details are available regarding the pricing of the device. But, taking the price of its predecessor into consideration, it may launch under Rs 20,000 in India.
March 22, 2019
Huawei Enjoy 9e Leaks Before Official Announcement

Huawei’s upcoming smartphone, the Enjoy 9e has leaked before its official unveiling. The upcoming device will be targetted towards the budget segment and its specifications propose the same.

Huawei Enjoy 9e Design and Specifications

The Huawei Enjoy 9e has a contemporary design with front glass and rear plastic build. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 6.08 inch display with a notch up top that houses an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP selfie camera. The display panel has an HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 px and 70% NTSC coverage. Under the hood, the handset packs the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

In terms of memory and storage, the Huawei Enjoy 9e has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage which is expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card. Although not yet confirmed, the source suggests a variant with 64 GB ROM is also expected. The rear of the smartphone has a typical Huawei design with vertically inscribed company branding and capsule-shaped camera setup. The device has an f/1.8 aperture equipped 13 MP rear camera which is accompanied by an LED flash.

Price, Colours and Launch Date

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The Huawei Enjoy 9e will launch on the 25th of March. It will be available in three colour options which include Blue, Black and Gold. The source does not provide any information about the price of the upcoming device, however, its specifications suggest a price tag of 100 to 150 US $.

March 22, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Gets Bluetooth Certification, To Launch Soon

Xiaomi Mi Band is one of the most popular fitness bands available in the market currently. It offers a mix of competitive features at a lucrative price. Its latest iteration, Mi Band 3 was launched in India last year. It was expected that Xiaomi will release a successor to the fitness band this year with updated specs and features. Fresh leaks reveal that a Mi Band 4 is indeed in the works and may launch soon. The fitness band has been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).

Mi Band 4

The Mi Band 4 is expected to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The listing mentions the presence of Bluetooth v5.0 Low Energy, which is an upgrade over the v4.2 Low Energy found on the Mi Band 3. This change suggests better connectivity on the new fitness band by Xiaomi. Unfortunately, other details about the wearable device aren’t available yet, but going by the company’s track record, It may feature a bigger display than the 0.78 OLED touchscreen display found in the previous version.

The listing also mentions NFC in the name of the Mi Band 4, so the fitness band may have the connectivity feature built in. However, the NFC variant may only be released in certain global markets. Another new addition on the band is expected to be better and more expansive fitness tracking capabilities. The fitness band is reported to have Electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities like the one found in Apple Watch Series 4. But unlike the Apple Watch, the fitness band from Xiaomi might have a limited ECG functionality owing to its affordability.

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Xiaomi has been known to price its devices aggressively, and the Mi Band 4 is expected to be no different. The Mi Band 3 and its predecessors were launched at a price of Rs. 1,999 in India. It is this suggested that the upcoming Mi Band 4 will also be priced similar.

March 20, 2019
Moto Z4 Play Passes Through FCC, Launch Imminent

Motorola launched the first smartphone in the Moto Z lineup back in the year 2016. The devices offered modularity in the form of accessories the company called “Moto Mods”. An unreleased handset from the company has passed through the Federal Communications Commission or FCC, revealing a few specifications of the smartphone. The model number listed on FCC’s website is XT1980-3, which corroborates with Moto Z devices in the past. It is likely that this device is the Moto Z4 Play, which has been leaked in the past.

Moto Z4 Play

The Moto Z4 Play will be a mid-range offering from Motorola. While the listing reveals some specifications of the device, not all details of the smartphone are available at the moment. Design wise, it is expected to have a similar design to the Moto Z3 Play, complete with thinner bezels and a waterdrop notch on the front. The front of the smartphone is expected to resemble the Moto G7 which was announced last month in Brazil. Like other smartphones in the lineup, the Moto Z4 Play is also expected to support Moto Mods with the proprietary magnetic connector at the back. The display on the smartphone may be a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. For security and biometrics, there may be an in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock support for easier authentication.

According to the reports, the Moto Z4 Play will run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics, the Moto Z4 Play might have a single rear camera, which is expected to be a 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The FCC listing reveals that the Moto Z4 Play will have a 3600mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Pricing & Availability

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The FCC listing of the Moto Z4 Play suggests that the launch of the smartphone is imminent. The device is expected to launch in the second quarter of 2019 at a reported price of US$ 450 (Rs. 30,996).

March 20, 2019
OnePlus 7 In Gradient Colours Surfaces Online
OnePlus is a considerably new company in contrast to competitors like Samsung and Apple. Nevertheless, the company has made a lasting mark in the heavily crowded smartphone industry. It is soon expected to launch the OnePlus 7 which will succeed the OnePlus 6T from the yesteryear. The upcoming smartphone is believed to be significantly different both in terms of design and features in comparison to its predecessor. The device has previously been subjected to several leaks which revealed its key specifications and price. A fresh leak claims that the company will launch its next flagship with new gradient coloured back panels.

OnePlus 7 Design And New Gradient Panels

The latest leak of the OnePlus 7 reveals a smartphone with a popup selfie camera which is reminiscent of the Vivo V15 Pro. The right side of the smartphone houses the power button and the sound profile slider while its left side houses the volume rockers. Surprisingly, the upcoming device features triple rear cameras which have been bumped up from two on its predecessor.

Noteworthy, the rear panel of the OnePlus 7 which is assumed to be made out of glass has an attractive look with gradient finishes. The leaked images show three different coloured gradient finishes which include yellow, purple and cyan. The purple coloured gradient looks similar to the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple, while the two other colours are brand new. The probability of OnePlus 7 being offered in these gradient colours is quite high.

Not long ago, a YouTuber named Arun Maini got a chance to visit the OnePlus factory in China from where he revealed several intriguing facts. He shared a video in which he showcased a whole bunch of prototype glass panels with gradient finish for OnePlus smartphones which never made their way into the production handsets. Both the newly leaked renders and the previously shared video can be taken as a serious indication that OnePlus is likely to launch its upcoming flagships in the aforementioned gradient panels other than the traditional colours.

OnePlus 7 Leaked Specifications
- Display: 5-inch AMOLED
- Operating System: OxygenOS 9 based on Android 9 Pie
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- CPU: Octa-Core, Upto 2.84 GHz
- GPU: Adreno 640
- RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 128GB/256GB
- Rear Cameras: 48MP + 20MP + 5MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16MP Popup Selfie Camera
- Security: Face Unlock + In-display fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 4000mAh, 44 W Super Fast Dash Charge
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We will have to wait patiently for OnePlus’s official announcement to confirm the specifications and design of OnePlus 7.
March 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A40 Official Renders Leaked, Launch Imminent

Samsung launched the latest entrants in the Galaxy A lineup of smartphones, the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in India last month. The devices feature an all-new design, competitive specifications at an aggressive price to rival the ever increasing growth of Chinese smartphone OEMs in developing markets like India. Samsung is expected to announce a range of new devices in the Galaxy A series in the following months. One of the upcoming smartphones, the Galaxy A40 has leaked time and again and has now been freshly revealed in official renders. These renders unveil how the smartphone may look like.

Galaxy A40

The Galaxy A40 as the name suggests will sit between the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 as Samsung’s new mid-range offering. The leaked renders reveal the smartphone will look a lot like its siblings, as the design and hardware are reminiscent of the Galaxy A30; but the gradient design on the back is similar to the one found on the Galaxy A50. While the specifications of the device aren’t known yet, it is expected to have an Infinity-U, 6.4 inches Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. There are minimal bezels around the display and a waterdrop notch up top. Noteworthy, this will be the same display type as the one found in its siblings. The Galaxy A40 will feature a rear mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A40 is expected to be kitted with the 14nm Exynos 7885 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and Mali G71 MP2 GPU. According to the leaked renders, the smartphone will have a dual rear camera setup which is likely to have a 13MP main sensor combined with an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor. The front camera is expected to be a 16MP f/2.0 sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. For memory and storage, the smartphone will feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy A40 will be powered by a 4000mAh battery like its siblings and will support fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. It will also have a 3.5mm headphone jack and will run on the latest OneUI by the company on top of the current Android 9 Pie.

Pricing and Availability

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The leaked official renders of the Galaxy A40 suggest that the launch of the smartphone is imminent. It may be announced at an event on the 10th of April. Unfortunately, no information about the pricing is known yet, but it is expected to cost around Rs. 17,999 in India.

March 19, 2019
Huawei P30, P30 Pro Pricing Leaked Ahead Of The Official Unveiling
The world’s second largest smartphone maker Huawei will unveil its next generation of camera oriented flagship smartphones, the P30 and P30 Pro at an event in Paris on March 26. They will succeed the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro which were released last year. Key specifications and features of the devices have either been confirmed by the company or have been leaked from several sources. Even official renders revealing how they would look like have been out for a while now. However, despite all of the information, there were no details about what these smartphones would cost. A known tipster Roland Quant on the microblogging website Twitter has revealed the prices of both the Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro.

Pricing

According to the tipster, the Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro will be one of the most expensive smartphones the company has ever made. The P30 with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage will cost €749 (Rs. 58,107). The P30 Pro will start at €999 (Rs. 77,502) for the version with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The version with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage will cost €1099 (Rs. 85,260). Unfortunately, no information is known about the price of the Huawei P30 Pro with 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage; but early estimates suggest it will be priced at €1199 (Rs. 93,018).

Huawei P30

As the name suggests, the Huawei P30 will be the less feature rich variant of the high-end P30 Pro. It will feature a similar design to the Huawei P20 launched last year. Reports claim that the device will have a 6.1 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The smartphone will have an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

The Huawei P30 is expected to run on the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 40MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture; and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture; and a third 8MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there will be 32MP camera housed in the notch up front. The P30 will have 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

According to reports, the Huawei P30 will be powered by a 3650mAh battery with a 22.5W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards, a new memory standard the company introduced last year.

Huawei P30 Pro

According to the leaked renders, the Huawei P30 Pro has a similar design to the aforementioned P30. Most of the former’s characteristics are also comparable to the latter. The smartphone will have a larger 6.47 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Unlike the regular P30, the display edges will be tapered to the side, similar to the ones seen in the Mate 20 Pro. Like the regular variant, it also will have an in-display fingerprint with face unlock technology.

While the chipset of the Huawei P30 Pro will be the same as the P30, the highlight of the smartphone will be its optics, especially the quad rear camera setup. It will be comprised of a 40MP sensor, combined with a 20MP ultra-wide sensor and a third camera with 10x lossless zoom. The third camera sensor will use a periscope style system to provide the handset with its zooming capabilities. A similar camera technology was shown by Oppo at the MWC 2019. The fourth camera will use a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor which will be engaged for clicking images with 3D and depth functionalities. The smartphone will be available in the following storage variants.
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 512GB ROM
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According to reports, the Huawei P30 Pro will be powered by a 4200mAh battery with 44W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards, a memory standard introduced by Huawei last year.
March 19, 2019
Worlds First Side Sliding Smartphone, The ZTE Axon S Surfaces Online

ZTE is a less known smartphone brand which is based out of Shenzhen, China. However, it must be noted that the company has launched several innovative devices in the past including the ZTE Axon M. Another remarkable device from the OEM, the Axon S has leaked online which is perceived to be the worlds first side sliding smartphone. The smartphone has an exciting and futuristic design with several distinctive elements.

ZTE Axon S Design and Features

The front of the ZTE Axon S accommodates a large screen display which is surrounded by insignificant bezels on all sides. It also features an on display fingerprint sensor which is slowly becoming the industry standard. A close look at the notification bar reveals that the smartphone supports 5G capability. It is the second smartphone from the company after ZTE Axon 10 Pro to support this standard of telecommunication.

As above mentioned, the ZTE Axon S has a side sliding mechanism which distinguishes it from every smartphone currently available in the market. Noteworthy, the slider is not just a cosmetic element but it provides the device with several necessary features. Sliding the Axon S reveals two sections one of which is on the front and other is on the rear. The front section when in an unrestricted state reveals a dual selfie camera setup and volume rockers which seem to be operated via touch controls.

The sliding section on the rear of the ZTE Axon S accommodates triple rear cameras along with an elongated Xenon flash. Also, the rear of the slide carries the ZTE branding and some details about the cameras. The phone supports 5x optical zoom technology and at least one camera out of three uses a 48 MP sensor. The rear of the Axon S has a neat look which lacks any sensors or markings.

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Specifications including the chipset, display size and battery capacity of the ZTE Axon S will be revealed after the company officially lifts the curtain from it. We will have to wait patiently till the time company talks out loud about the visionary smartphone.

March 18, 2019
Xiaomi Poco F2 Running Android Q Spotted On Geekbench

Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 last year which due to its flagship features and aggressive pricing turned a lot of heads globally. The company has been long awaited to launch its successor with upgraded features. Pleasingly, the Poco F2 with up to date features has been spotted on the benchmarking website, Geekbench.

Xiaomi Poco F2

The Geekbench listing of an unreleased Xiaomi smartphone was uploaded on March 16 which clearly mentions its name, the Xiaomi Poco F2. The device registers a single core score of 1776 points and a multi core score of 6097 points. Shockingly, both the single core and multi core scores of the Poco F2 are significantly less in comparison to that of the Poco F1. For reference, the Poco F1 registered a single core score of 2451 points and a multi core score of 8998 points in our tests.

Intriguingly, the Poco F2 runs on the Android Q operating system which is the successor to Android Pie from the yesteryear. It runs the “msmnile” SoC which is the codename for Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 855. Surprisingly the device only has 4 GB of RAM. The considerably lower Geekbench score and only 4 GB of RAM hint that this could be a lite variant of the Poco F2. To further strengthen the claim about this being a lite variant, it must be noted that even the Poco F1 was offered with at least 6 GB of RAM. Therefore, the feasibility of this being an affordable lite variant is quite high. Other details including the battery capacity, camera resolution, screen size and price of the upcoming device will only be publicised once it is officially unveiled by the company.

Xiaomi Poco F2 Launch Date

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It is hard to speculate a launch date of the Poco F2 or the Poco F2 Lite as Xiaomi has maintained silence about the launch of these devices till now. However, going by the company’s annual update cycle they are likely to be launched in the second half of 2019.

March 18, 2019
Huawei P30 And P30 Pro Official Renders Leaked
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei will launch the P30 and P30 Pro smartphones at an event in Paris on March 26. The devices will be the latest flagships of the company which will succeed the P20 and P20 Pro from last year. The company has confirmed quite a bit of detail of the handsets and there have been numerous leaks in the past few weeks. Fresh renders have leaked the Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro from all their sides.

Huawei P30

The Huawei P30 will be the specced down variant of the higher end P30 Pro. It will feature a similar design to the Huawei P20 launched last year. Reports claim that the device will have a 6.1 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The leaked renders show no physical fingerprint scanner which suggests the smartphone will have an in-display fingerprint scanner along with support for face unlock technology.

Reports claim that the Huawei P30 will run on the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and a Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 40MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture; and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture; and a third 8MP telephoto sensor with an aperture of f/2.4. For selfies, there will be 32MP camera housed in the notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the P30 will have 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

According to reports, the Huawei P30 will be powered by a 3650mAh battery with a 22.5W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards, a new memory standard the company introduced last year.

Huawei P30 Pro

According to the leaked renders, the Huawei P30 Pro has a similar design to the aforementioned P30. Most of the former’s characteristics are also comparable to the latter. The smartphone will have a larger 6.47 inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. Unlike the regular P30, the display edges will be tapered to the side. Like the regular variant, it also has an in-display fingerprint with face unlock technology.

While the processor of the Huawei P30 Pro will be the same as the P30, the highlight of the smartphone will be its optics, especially the quad rear camera setup. It will be comprised of a 40MP sensor, combined with a 20MP ultra-wide sensor and a third camera with 10x lossless zoom. The third camera sensor will use a periscope style system to give the handset its zooming capabilities. The fourth camera uses a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor which is employed for clicking images with 3D and depth functionalities. The smartphone will be available in the following storage variants.
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 512GB ROM
According to reports, the Huawei P30 Pro will be powered by a 4200mAh battery with a whopping 44W fast charging support via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. The smartphone will also support NanoMemory cards. The handset will be available in four colours, namely Black, Ice White, Twilight, and the recently leaked Sunrise Red.

Availability & Price

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The Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro will be launched at an event in Paris on March 26. It will be available for sale in Europe and China soon after the unveiling. Unfortunately, pricing of the devices is not confirmed yet. But, the P30 is expected to be priced at EUR 599 (INR 46,862) and the P30 Pro starting at EUR 799 (INR 62,509).
March 16, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Android Go Smartphone Leaked

Samsung has employed a shift in its strategy over the past few months. In an attempt to compete with the ever improving hold of Chinese smartphone OEMs in developing markers; it has launched devices offering competitive specifications at lucrative prices. The recent examples of this change are the newly launched Galaxy M and Galaxy A lineup of smartphones. In a gambit to capture the budget market, the company is planning to launch an Android Go certified device. This handset, alleged to be called the Galaxy A2 Core, has leaked in images on Twitter by a famous tipster.

Galaxy A2 Core: Design

The Galaxy A2 Core will be the next smartphone from the company to be certified under the Android Go program. This allows devices with less than or equal to 1GB of RAM to function better because of a lightweight software. The leaked image reveals the looks of the device in its entirety. The front of the handset has the display surrounded by significant bezels and the Samsung branding on the bottom. There is an earpiece on top, accompanied by the front-facing camera on the left and the proximity sensor on the right. The right side of the device houses the volume rockers and underneath them is the power button to lock/unlock the device. The left is expected to have the SIM card tray and the bottom of the device has the 3.5mm headphone jack.

The back of the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core has a single rear camera setup with an LED flash. The main loudspeaker is present below the camera module and in the centre, there is the company’s branding. There is no physical fingerprint scanner in sight, so the smartphone may rely on face unlock technology; along with traditional unlocking methods like numerical pins, patterns and passwords.

Galaxy A2 Core: Specifications

While the leak doesn’t mention any specifications of the device, a recent listing on CPU benchmarking website Geekbench revealed key specifications of the Galaxy A2 Core. According to the listing, the model number of the aforementioned smartphone will be SM-A260F which falls in line to previous reports of the device. The device runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition out of the box and may 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 CPU has a base frequency of 1.59GHz which gives it a single-core score of 716 and multi-core score of 2446 on Geekbench. Galaxy A2 Core will have 1GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage.

Pricing & Availability

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The leaked images and Geekbench listing suggests the launch of Galaxy A2 Core is imminent. Unfortunately, no details about the pricing of the device are known as of now; but given Samsung’s aggressive stance on pricing lately, it may be launched at a price of Rs. 5,999.

March 16, 2019
More Sources Claim That 2019 iPhones Will Have Triple Cameras

Days after the launch of the latest iPhone XS & XS Max, reports started surfacing that their successors will have a considerably different design and features. Notable leakster, OnLeaks has previously shared renders of the 2019 iPhone models that reveal a smartphone with triple rear cameras. The revelations were intriguing as Apple has desisted itself from following market trends and an unusual number of cameras on a smartphone is currently at its peak.

The renders revealed that the triple camera setup of the upcoming iPhone is housed in a square-shaped module which also accommodates an LED flash. A few days after the arrival of the render, Bloomberg also published a detailed report that supports the claim of an iPhone with triple cameras. As of now, Apple has maintained a silence on the aforementioned leaks and claims. A piece of freshly shared news from a trustworthy Japanese blog, Macotakara reassures that the possibility of a 2019 iPhone with triple rear cameras is quite high.

Macotakara states that Chinese suppliers have confirmed that an iPhone with triple cameras is in the works. It is noteworthy that such suppliers are an integral part of the production of iPhone models and information shared by them has a high tendency to turn into reality.

What Could The Third Camera Be Used For?

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The alleged third camera on the upcoming iPhones is likely to be a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor. This sensor allows in capturing depth information around the subject in the frame of the camera which produces lifelike three-dimensional pictures and videos.

Sony, one of the world’s largest supplier of camera sensors for smartphones, previously declared that it will bump up the production of its 3D TOF sensors which is due to the anticipated boom in demand of these sensors. Executives from Sony explicitly stated that Apple is in talks with them for the supply of a 3D sensor. The collection of all the leaks and reports suggest that the 2019 iPhone will indeed have triple rear cameras.

However, we will have to wait patiently as the next iPhones are due to be released in the month of September this year.

March 16, 2019