Tag: MWC 2019

Energizer Max18K Pop Offers Up to 2 Days Of Video Playback

Energizer is a pioneer in EESD technologies (electrical energy storage device) and is one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers. In the year 2010, it entered the feature phone and smartphone market. The devices sold by the company are touted to be durable, powerful and innovate. Till now, Energizer devices have been unable to make a mark in the heavily crowded mobile industry. However, it is expected to change soon as the company has declared to launch several feature loaded smartphones at the upcoming MWC 2019. One noteworthy smartphone out of the bunch is the “Power Max P18K Pop” which packs a mammoth 18,000 mAh battery. Reportedly, the device can churn out a video playback time of over two days.

Power Max P18K Pop Features and Design

The Power Max P18K Pop has an elegant design with an edge-to-edge display and dual pop-up selfie cameras. It sports a 6.2-inch display which has a Full HD resolution a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 407 ppi. The dual pop-up selfie camera setup is a comprised of 16 MP main sensor and an additional 2 MP sensor. The smartphone has a triple rear camera setup that consists of 16 MP + 5MP + 2MP sensors which can also shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.

Under the hood, the Power Max P18K Pop packs the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC which is also present on devices like the Realme U1. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM which also supports memory expansion via a microSD card. The key highlighting feature of the Power Max P18K Pop is its 18,000 mAh battery that supports 18 w quick charging. The device promises up to 50 days of standby, 4 days of continuous playback or 2 days of non-stop video playback.

Noteworthy, the smartphone has a very thick side profile that measures 18 mm. The handset runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie and has a bottom mounted USB Type-C port which is used for charging and data transfer.

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The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop, along with 25 more Energizer model is set to launch at the upcoming MWC event which is scheduled for 25-28 February.

February 15, 2019
Nubia Sends Out Invites For The Wearable Phone Launch

Nubia earlier confirmed that it will launch a flexible device at the Mobile World Congress(MWC) on February 25. More details about the device have surfaced as Nubia has sent out invites for the event. The event will see the launch of the Nubia Alpha, a foldable wearable phone that can be tied around the wrist.

The event’s uses a tagine “Flex your Life”. It also shows a device with a flexible display. It wasn’t clear what kind of flexible device we could expect, earlier when Nubia made the announcement, but the graphic on the official invitation resembles the shape of a display. The Nubia announcement shows up after companies like Samsung and Huawei have already announced that they will showcase a foldable smartphone at the MWC. Those announcements will both arrive before the Nubia event.

Nubia Alpha: The Future?

The Nubia Alpha was shown as a concept back in August. It was a smart wearable that can be tied around a wrist. Nubia didn’t reveal anything about the device and it wasn’t even available to be tried out back then. But it seems that the company is ready with the device and it may be available soon. While the specs of it aren’t known, the Alpha in the trailer looks like a smartphone on the wrist, making the use of a tall, flexible OLED display for its flexible needs. It might also have a Type-C port for charging and a single camera on the front.

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The device may end up looking different than what was shown at the IFA as it was a concept back then. The flexible wearable idea looks to make a compelling case for flexible smartphones and may end up actually proving to be useful. The pricing and availablity of the Nubia Alpha isn’t known yet, but we won’t have to wait long to find out more about the device.

February 14, 2019
OnePlus Will Showcase A 5G Smartphone At MWC 2019

The Mobile World Congress or MWC will kick off on the 25th of February 2019. This years show is primarily focused on 5G. 5G has also been the focus of the tech industry since mid 2018. This year however, there may finally be devices that will support the fifth generation of mobile networks aka 5G.

OnePlus, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, had promised to release a 5G enabled device in 2019. And OnePlus has confirmed that a prototype will be available to try and experience the future of mobile networks.

OnePlus’s statement reads:

OnePlus, at Qualcomm’s booth (Hall 3 Stand 3E10), invites all to connect and communicate with our community over a 5G network. Attendees will also be able to experience the capabilities of 5G gaming on a OnePlus 5G prototype. Keep an eye out for the limited-edition Qualcomm x OnePlus pin badge, only available at the OnePlus stand

OnePlus 5G Device, What We Know?

This OnePlus 5G device will not just be a prototype, OnePlus plans on releasing the device in a few months. The device will have some flagship level specifications. It would feature the Snapdragon 855 and the Qualcomm X50 chip to support 5G networks. The device may also be a little thick, as the 5G modem requires more space inside. OnePlus said last year that this device will not be the OnePlus 7, but rather a separate series altogether, so it may not be available in high volumes, and ,ay just end up being a limited edition device.

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The OnePlus 5G prototype that will be showcased. may not end up being the final product that will launch later this year. The device will also be considerably more expensive. The cost of equipping a smartphone with 5G capable chips is expensive at this point so expect a US $200 to US $300 ( roughly Rs. 14000 to Rs. 20,000) difference in the price. This would mean the Indian price of the OnePlus 5G smartphone may be around Rs. 60,000.

February 12, 2019
OnePlus Sends Invites For An Exclusive Event At MWC

OnePlus has seen unprecedented success over the last few years. The primary reason for the success would be the brand’s ideology which, has been the same since the beginning. OnePlus has always delivered on its promise of a premium experience on a budget. And it seems like the company has some big plans going forward. OnePlus has sent out media invites for an event held within closed doors at the MWC 2019 in Barcelona.

The invite reads “Join OnePlus at Ultramarinos where drinks and a taste of the future will be on us. We’ll be celebrating MWC 2019 at this exclusive, invite-only event.” It is highly unlikely that OnePlus will launch something at the event. The event is expected to be rather just a discussion about what the future holds for OnePlus and smartphones. OnePlus has held similar events in the past, during MWC, and have usually been just networking events.

What Will OnePlus Showcase At The Event?

With the launch of a completely new device or product out of the window; OnePlus is expected to show something revolutionary at the event. Considering the exclusive invite and the cryptic message alongside it, there is definitely something the brand is trying to pull off. OnePlus announced in December that it will be among the first to use the Snapdragon 855. Maybe it is the new OnePlus device they will showcase, but that seems highly unlikely. OnePlus also promised a 5G device in 2019, so it may showcase that technology at the event.

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OnePlus is expected to launch the next generation of its flagship in a few months. The device is said to have an all-new design and Snapdragon 855. Maybe the event is scheduled to give people a sneak peek of the device before its official launch. OnePlus is definitely planning something big that we may see in the coming months.

February 7, 2019