Tag: MWC 2018

Energizer Powermax P16K Pro Has A Massive 16,000 mAh Battery

Smartphones are getting better by the day. More and more pixels are pushed inside a frame, processing power equivalent to a computer, cameras that can take a picture as good as a DSLR and much more. However, the only thing that is not getting much of an attention is the battery life. As the smartphones get smarter, they require a lot of battery power. Energizer looks all set to solve this issue by launching the Powermax P16K Pro with a massive 16,000 mAh Battery. In fact, most of the battery packs come with 10,000 mAh capacity, compared to that, this device is an overkill.

This smartphone could last weeks on a single charge. However, how much time does it require to charge from 0 to 100 percent is the real question. The Energizer Powermax’s design is based on the. The smartphone is expected to have similar internals with a similar design. However, the only difference will the size of the battery on the Powermax P16K Pro.

Specifications:

The Energizer Powermax 16K Pro might have a 5.9-inch 2160 x 108p IPS LCD display with the modern 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the smartphone is likely to be powered by the MediaTek Helio P25 Octa-core chipset with 3GB/32GB or 6GB/64GB storage options. However, as this is a premium version we might not see the 3GB variant at all.

The smartphone might have a dual camera setup at the back with a 13 MP primary sensor and a 5 MP depth sensing sensor for the portrait mode. In fact, this camera setup is similar to the one found on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. The 8 MP front-facing camera will have a dedicated front-facing flash.

The device might run Android 7 Nougat with nearly stock Android user experience.

Conclusion:

It is almost confirmed that the Energizer Powermax 16K Pro will be showcased at MWC 2018 with more details on features, specifications, and pricing.

February 24, 2018
Huawei Nova 3 Specifications Leaked On TENAA

A new Huawei smartphone has been listed in TENAA with the model number FLA-AL00. Considering the specifications, the smartphone is expected to be the Nova 3, which will succeed the Nova 2. The company might launch this smartphone along with the Huawei P20 Lite at MWC 2018. However, the marquee launch event is scheduled for the 27th of March in Paris.

The same smartphone is listed with three different model numbers. The FLA-AL00 comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, whereas the FLA-AL10 and the FLA-AL20 have different SIM card availability. However, there is no exact information on the other two models.

Huawei P20 Lite Expected MWC 2018

Design:

The possible Huawei Nova 3 has a full metal unibody design with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. In fact, the design is similar to the Honor 7x, with a taller 18:9 aspect ratio display.

Specifications:

The Huawei Nova 3 has a 5.93-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display, protected by 2.5D curved glass. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 659 Oct-core processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.

The device has a dual primary camera setup with 13 MP + 2 MP sensors and a dual front-facing camera setup with 16 MP + 2 MP sensors. In both setups, the primary sensor is an RGB lens and the secondary 2 MP lens helps to capture depth details for the bokeh effect.

The phone will run on Android 8 Oreo with custom EMUI skin on the top with a 3900 mAh Li-ion battery. Finally, the smartphone will be available in three colours including Gold, Black, and Blue.

Conclusion:

The only difference between the Huawei Nova 2 and the Huawei Nova 3 is the display. The Huawei Nova 2 had a 5-inch display and the Nova 3 comes with 5.93-inch display. In fact, the Huawei Nova 2 and the Nova 3 are powered by the same Kirin 659 chipset.

February 24, 2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 And XZ2 Compact Renders Leaked Ahead Of MWC Event

The year 2017 saw an industry-wide shift to an 18:9 aspect ratio for smartphones. Sony, however, continued to launch the likes of the Xperia XZ1 with the same boxy design. However, Sony will launch smartphones with a modern design in 2018. At MWC 2018, Sony is expected to launch the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact with an 18:9 aspect ratio and thin bezels.

Meet Sony's first full screen smartphones: Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact https://t.co/8nDL6zuUKc pic.twitter.com/8dMPfB7kze
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 23, 2018

Specifications:

The Sony Xperia XZ2 and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact comes with almost identical design with minor differences. Both devices have a 3D glass unibody design with an aluminium mid-frame. The Sony Xperia XZ2 has a 5.7-inch display, whereas the smaller XZ2 Compact has a 5.0-inch display boasting 1080p resolution.

Xperia XZ Premium

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset will power both the smartphones.

These smartphones have a single 19 MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and 4K HDR video recording capability. The camera can also record super slow-motion video at up to 960 frames per second. The fingerprint scanner is located on the back, which is placed below the primary camera bump. The smartphone also gets a dedicated camera shutter button located on the bottom right side of the smartphone.

The Xperia XZ2 has a dual stereo speaker setup and the Xperia XZ2 Compact has a single stereo speaker. Like the last generation Sony flagship smartphones, the Xperia XZ2 and the Xperia XZ2 Compact are IP certified for the water and dust resistance.

The Xperia XZ2 comes with a 3180 mAh battery that supports fast charging and wireless charging. The 2870 mAh battery on the Sony XZ2 Compact does not support wireless charging. The Xperia XZ2 and the Xperia XZ2 Compact will be available in Black, Silver, Green, and Pink Colour.

February 23, 2018
Moto G6 Specifications Leaked

The recent leaks and rumours about the Moto G6, Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 Plus are hinting towards the launch of these phones at MWC 2018. However, the company has not made any announcements pertaining to MWC 2018.

The upcoming Moto G devices are expected to have an 18:9 aspect ratio. In fact, these will be the first few smartphones from Motorola to feature a modern design with thin bezels.

Credits: Geekbench

The Moto G6 was spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its specifications. The Geekbench listing reveals that the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Octa-core processor with the base frequency of 1.8 GHz. The phone scores 709 points on a single core and 3582 points for the multi-core performance.

The only chipset that matches the above equation is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450. This seems accurate considering the Moto G5 was launched with the Snapdragon 430 chipset. However, these are still leaks and nothing can be said concretely.

Specifications:

The Moto G6 is most likely to have a 5.7-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the smartphone, as mentioned in the listing, will be powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.

The Moto G6, in all probability, will run Android 8 Oreo out of the box. However, considering the recent behaviour of other OEMs, it won’t be surprising to see the Moto G6 running Android 7 Nougat. The device is expected to feature a 3000 mAh battery with Turbocharging capability.

The device will have a dual 12 MP + 5 MP primary cameras with an 8 MP front-facing camera.

Conclusion:

Motorola has been doing well in the Indian market. In fact, its smartphones like the Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5 Plus are some of the best selling smartphones. However, the competition in the budget segment has increased since the launch of the likes of Honor 9 Lite and Redmi Note 5 Pro. Therefore, the Moto G6 and its siblings need to have their pricing spot on to compete in the Indian market.

February 23, 2018
Huawei P20 Lite Listed on TENAA

Huawei is expected to launch the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 LitePlus at a launch event in Paris in March 2018. However, the P20 Lite will be launched at MWC 2018. A smartphone has been listed on the TENNA website which could possibly be the Huawei P20 Lite.

Two smartphones were listed on TENAA with a slightly different model number EML-AL00 and EML-TL00. These models could be two variants of the same smartphone, the P20 Lite. As is with a lot of TENNA listings, there are not many details mentioned in this listing as well.

Details of the listed smartphone:

Huawei P20 Lite Leaked Image

The listed smartphone comes with a metal unibody design with a Huawei logo at the bottom. The smartphone also has a dual camera setup with Leica branding. The Leica branding is reserved for the Mate and P series smartphones from the company, this might suggest that the leaked smartphone is indeed a Huawei P20 Lite.

The listed smartphone even has an Apple iPhone X like notch, which might house the necessary sensors for Face Unlock. However, it might just have a dual front-facing camera like the Honor 9 Lite.

The smartphone is expected to be powered by Huawei’s in-house HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with at least 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The device is expected to offer Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with EMUI skin on the top.

Conclusion:

The Huawei P20 Lite will be one of the three smartphones that the company will launch in a space of one month. While the company’s own facial recognition technology seems interesting, the smartphone’s design will be a huge talking month. However, if Huawei does come up with Face Unlock for the P20 Lite, the notch would seem justified.

February 23, 2018
Nokia 7 Plus Renders Leaked Before MWC 2018 Launch

HMD Global is rumoured to be launching a few smartphones at MWC 2018. Unlike a few other smartphone makers, it seems unfazed by the launch of the Samsung GalaxyS9 and S9+. One of the devices that HMD Global will launch, is the Nokia 7 Plus. So far, we have seen a few renders that hint toward an 18:9 aspect ratio, a first for Nokia smartphones.

New renders of the smartphone corroborate with previous claims and reveal a revamped design for Nokia smartphones. The Nokia 7 Plus will be an upgrade over the Nokia 7, which featured a 16:9 aspect ratio and thick bezels. The 7 Plus, along with hardware upgrades, the Nokia 7 Plus will also have a modern design along with a new colour scheme. A similar colour scheme was first seen on the Nokia 6 (2018).

Like the Nokia 8, the Nokia 7 Plus is also expected to have a dual-camera setup on the back. The renders also reveal that the Nokia 7 Plus won’t have Clear ID, and the fingerprint sensor will be placed on the back, just under the camera module.

Nokia 7 Plus Renders

Nokia 7 Plus Expectations

The 7 Plus will be an upgrade to the Nokia 7, which was hugely popular in China. Nokia 7 Plus, however, is expected to be a global device meant for markets like India.

The smartphone, like a lot of 18:9 phones, will have a 5.99 inch display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. That will be coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

The 7 Plus will have a 12MP wide-angle lens along with a 13MP telephoto lens. The front of the smartphone is expected to house a 16MP camera with no LED flash. The primary camera setup will also have a Nokia Pro mode along with the Bothie feature.

February 23, 2018
Google Essentially Confirms The Launch Of Nokia 1

Android Oreo Go Edition is an optimised Android 8 Oreo OS for the budget smartphone with 1GB RAM or lesser. The Android Oreo Go Edition enables the smartphone to use highly optimised apps like Google Go. In fact, one can install apps like Google Go and YouTube Go on any smartphone running Android OS. HMD Global announced that the Nokia 2 would receive Android 8.1 Oreo update based on Android Go. However, the Nokia 1 is expected to be the first Android Go smartphone to be launched at MWC 2018.

Google has confirmed that the first Android Oreo Go Edition powered smartphone will be unveiled at MWC 2018, which will be priced under US$ 50. However, Google hasn’t specified any OEM name associated with the device. This announcement from Google hints that the Nokia 1 will indeed be launched at MWC 2018.

HMD Global is expected to launch the Nokia 1, Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8, and Nokia 9 at MWC 2018.

Specifications:

The Nokia 1 might have a 5-inch low-resolution display, powered by an entry-level processor. The smartphone will have either 1GB or 512MB RAM with 4GB or 8GB storage with a dedicated micro SD card slot. As per the leaked render, the smartphone has a main camera and a front-facing camera, with no details on the exact specifications.

The Nokia 1 is expected to have similar specifications like the Nokia 2. However, there will be a difference in build quality.

Conclusion:

The Android Oreo Go Edition smartphone will have a greater impact in the countries like India. The Nokia 1 with latest Android 8.1 Oreo could be the right smartphone for the first time smartphone buyer.

February 23, 2018
Cat S61 Is A Rugged Smartphone And Costs US$ 999

While the world awaits the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S9, a new Android device has already hit the thousand dollar mark. In 2017, the Samsung Galaxy Note8 came close and everyone expected the Galaxy S9+ to be priced equivalent or higher than the 64GB iPhone X. However, the Cat S61, a recently launched rugged Android smartphone is priced at US$ 999.

The Cat S61 succeeds the Cat S60, which was also an extremely rugged smartphone. The market for premium rugged smartphones is extremely niche. However, people with a certain lifestyle would certainly appreciate what the Cat S61 brings to the table. Cat is known for coming out with smartphones that fit this demographic and the Cat S61 does the same, however, at a very premium price.

Specifications

The Cat S61 has a 5.2 inch IPS LCD display 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The device has the now archaic 16:9 aspect ratio and comes with huge bezels around the display. However, that solves a purpose, since this device is supposed to be used ruggedly.

Under the hood, it has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset with a 2.2GHz octa-core processor. This is coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage which is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. Unfortunately, there is no fingerprint sensor on the device which is unusual for a smartphone being launched in 2018.

However, unlike a lot of 2018 Android devices, the Cat S61 will run Android 8 Oreo out of the box. It will also be updated to Android P in the future. It is powered by a massive 4500 mAh battery that charges via a USB C port.

To the back of the phone is a single 16MP camera while the front houses an 8MP camera.

Rugged Features

In isolation, the specifications of this smartphone are definitely underwhelming. However, this smartphone has some features that are hard to find in any other smartphone. Also, this is because this device has a very specific target audience and regular phones do not need such features.

The 5.2 inch display on the Cat S61 works with gloves on and with wet fingers. Also, the FLIR thermal camera measures temperatures ranging from -20°C to 400°C. In fact, it has a feature to live stream these thermal images as well. Interestingly, the smartphone has a built-in Sensirion air quality sensor. This sensor will alert users of high levels of indoor air pollutants that can come from paints, solvents, carpets, furniture, or even cleaning products. Not just that, the sensor also reads humidity levels and temperatures.

The device comes with a laser-assisted distance measurement tool that lets users measure point-to-point distances of up to 10 meters. The build of the smartphone is rugged, thanks to the aluminium-reinforced frame, MIL Spec 810G rating and IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

February 23, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 Official Price Leaked

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, as usual, have almost nothing to surprise us with, at the launch. Over the past few weeks, the 2018 flagship smartphones have been leaked in some shape or form. While the design of the devices has been leaked enough in renders and live images, the pricing is also starting to get clearer by the day.

Pricing. pic.twitter.com/wu4GlK1FCU
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 22, 2018

A new leak by Evan Blass has revealed the European prices of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. The Galaxy S9 will retain for EUR 841, while the S9+ will be priced at EUR 997. However, if industry trend prevails, the prices could be EUR 849 and EUR 999, respectively. A previous leak suggested that the Galaxy S9 would be priced at EUR 837 and the Galaxy S9+ would retail for EUR 905.

It is fair to assume that the price of the smartphones will be much higher than the official price of their predecessors. In India, iGyaan reported that the Galaxy S9 will be priced at Rs. 69000 which is higher than the price of the Galaxy S8. In fact, the Galaxy S9 base variant would be priced higher than the Galaxy Note 8 if the price is accurate.

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ Specifications:

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is expected to have a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED QHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, with narrow bezels. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by either Snapdragon 845 chipset or Exynos 9810. According to a leak, the device will be offered in two storage options, 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 4GB RAM/128GB storage.

@evleaks

The camera on the Galaxy S9 will have a noticeable upgrade. A leak reveals that the device would have a 12 MP camera with a variable aperture from F/1.5 to F/2.4. The mobile is expected to run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with Experience UI on the top.

Like its predecessors, the Galaxy S9 will have an IP68 water and dust resistance certification. The smartphone will have “Intelligent Scan,” which uses both iris scanner and facial recognition. However, since this technology uses Samsung API, this feature won’t be utilised for banking.

February 23, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9 In India Will Be A Flipkart-Exclusive

Samsung will be launching the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ at MWC 2018. With the recent leaks and renders, there is barely anything left that can surprise us. However, Flipkart has started teasing the smartphone before the launch. So, Flipkart could be the exclusive online e-commerce partner in India.

Samsung recently teased the Galaxy S9 and S9+ which emphasised a lot on the camera. This further confirmed that the new flagship devices will have a much more improved camera setup. The teaser has a big “9” accompanied by text that reads, “The. Camera. Reimagined”.

Flipkart, on of India’s biggest e-commerce websites has made the Galaxy S9 page live. This means that just like its predecessor, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will also be Flipkart-exclusive devices. On the main page, it says “9OnFlipkart” coming on 25th February 2018. It looks like Galaxy S9 and S9+ will go on sale in India along with other major markets like the US.

Specifications:

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ are expected have a 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED display. Depending on the market, these phones will feature either Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chipset with 4GB or 6GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB storage.

In terms of camera capability, both smartphones will have a primary 12 MP shooter with the variable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4. However, leaks also suggest that the Galaxy S9+ might come with an additional camera with an unknown functionality. These smartphones will run on Android 8 Oreo OS with custom Experience UI on the top, along with IP68 water and dust resistance certification.

Conclusion:

It is great that the company will launch the Galaxy S9 devices in India along with other markets. However, the company will have to get the pricing spot on for its new flagship smartphones.

February 22, 2018
Moto G6 Plus To Come In Five Colour Variants

A leak suggests that the upcoming Moto G6 Plus might come in five colour option. These colour options include Deep Indigo, Nimbus, Dark Lake, Gold, and Silver. The company might launch this device including Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 at MWC 2018.

Design:

The Moto G6 Plus looks very modern. In fact, the design is in-line with the smartphones like Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Honor 7x thanks to its 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will offer an all-glass design with an aluminium frame similar to the Moto X4. In fact, these could be the thinnest bezels that we have seen on a moto smartphone.

Moto G6 Plus Leaked Images

Specifications:

The Moto G6 Plus will have a 5.93-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display with 2.5D curved tempered glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-core chipset with up to 6GB RAM and 64GB storage.

In terms of cameras, the phone might have a 12 MP and 5 MP camera setup on the back. The setup is expected to be different from what we have seen so far from Moto devices. The 5MP sensor will be used to capture depth effect shots. The front-facing camera is expected to sport a 16MP sensor with a front-facing LED flash.

Moto G6 Plus Leaked Images

The smartphone will run on close to stock Android 8 Oreo OS. However, the Moto G6 Play which was spotted earlier had a ZUK UI on top of Android 8.0. So, it is very early to make any kind of assumption on the type of Android the smartphone might come with. However, it seems unlikely that Motorola will move to a custom skin considering the success it has had with stock OS.

Conclusion:

Motorola has been consistently launching great devices in India. However, companies like Honor and Xiaomi have also launched a few good smartphones since the Moto G5s Plus was launched. However, Motorola will have to make sure its devices are power-packed and have a competitive price tag in India.

February 22, 2018
LG K8 2018 And K10 2018 Officially Launched

LG has launched the LG K8 2018 and LG K10 2018 ahead of MWC 2018. However, these smartphones will be showcased at MWC in LG Booth. The newly launched smartphones are the successors of LG K8 2017 and LG K10 2017, which packs in entry-level hardware.

Along with these smartphones, LG has also announced the LG K10+ 2018 and LG K10 2018 as well.

Design:

In terms of design, both smartphones feature a unibody metallic design with metal U frame. The smartphones look a bit similar to that of the last generation K series smartphone from LG. However, with a new paint finish, which gives a premium look.

Features:

The fingerprint scanner on the back of LG K8 2018 and LG K10 2018 doubles as a camera trigger button, which aids to capture photos quickly. The company calls this feature as “Smart Rear Key”.

The cameras on these smartphones get new tricks like Auto Shot, Gesture Shot, and Flash for the front-facing camera. The noise reduction feature helps to take great photos under low lightening condition with HDR capability.

The new feature called “Time Helper” comes in handy, which keeps the count using flash. The new “Flash Jump Shot” helps to create a fun GIF by stitching up photos taken after every three seconds up to 20 seconds.

Specifications of LG K8 2018:

The LG K8 2018 has a 5 inch 720p IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by unknown 1.3 GHz Quad-core chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, with an option for storage expansion via micro SD card.

The device houses an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera with LED flash. It has all the standard features like 3.5 mm headphone jack, fingerprint scanner. Out of the box, the smartphone runs on Android 7.1.2 OS with plenty of customisation. Finally, the smartphones come with a 2500 mAh removal battery with no support for fast charging.

Specifications of LG K10 2018:

The LG K10 2018 has a 5.3-inch 720p In-cell IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the smartphone runs on unknown 1.5GHz Octa-core processor with either 2GB or 3GB RAM and 16GB or 32GB onboard storage. The micro SD card on K10 2018 supports memory expansion up to 2TB.

In terms of optics, the smartphone packs in an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera assisted by an LED flash. The video recording on the front-facing camera is limited to 720p, whereas the main camera can record up to 1080p resolution. The smartphone is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat with custom LG skin on top.

Unlike the K8 2018, the 3000 mAh battery on the K10 2018 is non-user replaceable with no mention of fast charging support.

Conclusion:

The LG K8 2018 and the LG K10 2018 has a modern design, however, the thick bezels and the 16:9 aspect ratio display is a bit disappointment.

February 22, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 With 16:10 Display Leaked

After a long wait, Samsung will finally launch a high-end tablet at MWC 2018. Along with the much-awaited launch of the Galaxy S9 and S9+, the company will launch the Galaxy Tab S4 as well. The Galaxy Tab S3 was launched at MWC 2017 and it appears that its successor will debut at MWC 2018.

A new leak has confirmed an interesting detail about the Tab S4. While the Galaxy Tab S3 had a 4:3 aspect ratio, the Galaxy Tab S4 will have a 16:10 aspect ratio. However, it is worth noting that the HTML5 test never shows the accurate resolution of the devices in question. As expected, all the Samsung devices launched at MWC 2018 will run Android 8 Oreo out of the box. The HTML5 test confirms that for the Tab S4 as well.

Specifications:

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 recently showed up on GeekBench the model number SM-T835. The last year’s Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 came with a model number SM-T835. Which suggests that this could indeed be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S4.

The Galaxy Tab S4 is expected to retain most of the aesthetics with a large 10.5 inch 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution Super AMOLED display. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The tab is also expected to offer dedicated micro SD card slot, which can accept micro SD cards up to 256 GB.

In terms of camera optics, the tablet offers a 12 MP main camera and a 7 MP front-facing camera. As per the leaks, the video recording might be limited to 1080p on both the cameras. The tab S4 is also expected to feature next-generation S-Pen, to increase the productivity of the tablet.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features a single SIM card slot with support for 4G LTE and VoLte, with voice and video calling capability. The device will be powered by Android 8 Oreo with Samsung’s own Experience UI with additional customisation for S-Pen.

February 22, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9 Leaked In Live Images

Samsung is all set to announce the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ at MWC 2018. A lot of leaks and renders of these smartphones have been leaked online in the past few weeks. Finally, now we have a fresh batch of photos of the Galaxy S9. These pictures match with the renders from all aspects, with an additional confirmation on the infamous Bixby button. The sticker on the back panel also says that the phone comes with 64GB storage.

Credits: Weibo

Design:

As per these images, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is almost similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8. The only difference that we could make out is the placement of the fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy S8 was criticised for the fingerprint scanner placement. However, with the Galaxy S9, the company appears to have made amends.

As per the report, we might also see narrower bezels on Galaxy S9. However, it will be very difficult to make out the difference until and unless they are kept next to each other. The Samsung Galaxy S9’s major upgrade would be in terms of the camera. As per the leaks, the Galaxy S9 is speculated to feature a 12 MP camera with a variable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4.

Conclusion:

The overall form factor almost remains identical to that of the Galaxy S8. However, the company has made all the necessary changes internally. A faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage also scores impressive results on various benchmarking websites. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are also expected to be some of the fastest Android devices on the market.

The bigger version of the Galaxy S9 is called as Galaxy S9+, which offers a slightly bigger display with a dual camera setup on the back. As expected, the Galaxy S9+ will have 6GB of RAM with a much bigger battery to cater additional pixels.

February 21, 2018
World’s First-Ever Android Powered Scooter To Be Unveiled At MWC 2018

Mobile World Congress 2018 will kick off on the 26th of February in Barcelona. Apart from exciting smartphone launches, a lot of concept gadgets will be launched as well. One such interesting gadget that will be launched at MWC 2018 is a smart scooter. This smart scooter will be the first-ever Android-powered smart scooter. French electronics company Archos announced the launch of Citee Connet, the smart scooter.

Features, Price and Specifications

The Citee Connect will first launch in the European market and slowly make its way to other countries. However, there is a very little chance of it being launched in India. It will be priced at EUR 499.99 (Rs. 40,000 approx.). Archos claims the Citee Connect has a top speed of up to 25kmph and a range of over 25 kilometres.

The Archos Citee Connect has a 5 inch IPS touch panel on top of the handle. This touch panel runs Android 8 Oreo which is interesting since a lot of Android smartphones still run Android 7 Nougat. Under the hood, this display is powered by a quad-core chipset, has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage.

The company claims that the display panel will offer resistance to bad weather and shocks because of the presence of Corning Gorilla Glass. However, the version of glass hasn’t been disclosed yet. The Citee Connect weighs 13kg and comes with 8.5-inch puncture-proof wheels and rubberised handles. Powering the scooter is a 250W motor and a 6000mAh (36V) Lithium battery which allows for a range of over 25km in urban areas. However, we are talking European urban areas here.

There is a proprietary charging dock, however, the battery life can also be extended by up to 15% using the custom braking mechanism.

Conclusion

While the prospect of smart scooters sounds interesting, it isn’t practical in countries like India. However, with a bit more investment in infrastructure, at least the metro cities of India can be conducive for smart electric vehicles.

February 21, 2018