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  • OnePlus 5 And 5T Receive OxygenOS 9.0.1 Update

    OnePlus 5 And 5T Receive OxygenOS 9.0.1 Update

    OnePlus launched the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T smartphones in the year 2017. The smartphones were originally launched with Android 7 Nougat which later received the Android 8 Oreo update. On 25 December 2018, the company rolled out the Oxygen OS 9.0 OTA update which is based on the latest Android 9.0 Pie for both the smartphones. Although the update was a pleasant Christmas surprise for device owners, some users complained about glitches they faced after the software update. OnePlus has rolled out an Oxygen OS 9.0.1 OTA update that addresses the issues faced by the users. 

    Changes With OxygenOS 9.0.1

    The complete changelog with the latest update is as follows:

    • Improved stability for Wi-Fi connection
    • Optimized sRGB display mode
    • Optimized Reading mode
    • Fixed issue with 4G VoLTE toggle missing
    • Fixed random reboots when Screen Casting

    This update does not add any new features to the devices but is a minor update to the previously released OxygenOS 9.0.0 update. 

    OxygenOS 9.0.0 Changelog 

    The OxygenOS 9.0.0 for the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T updated the system to the Android 9.0 Pie with a brand new UI (User Interface). It added new swipe navigation gestures which are only available on the 5T. Other added features are as follows:

    New Gaming mode 3.0

    • Added text notification mode
    • Added notification for 3rd party calls

    Do Not Disturb mode

    • New Do Not Disturb (DND) mode with adjustable settings

    Camera

    • Integrated Google Lens mode
    OnePlus 5 And OnePlus 5T Specifications

    Also Read: Samsung Is Developing Smart Running Shoes With Fitness Tracking Capabilities

      OnePlus 5 OnePlus 5T
    Display 5.5 inch, AMOLED 6.01-inch, AMOLED
    Dimensions 154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm  156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm
    Weight 153 g  162 g
    Processor Snapdragon 835  Snapdragon 835 
    RAM And ROM 6 GB + 64 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB 6 GB + 64 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB
    Rear Camera 16 MP + 20 MP 16 MP + 20 MP
    Front Camera 16 MP 16 MP
    Security Front-Mounted  Fingerprint Sensor Rear-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
    Battery 3300 mAh 3300 mAh
  • OnePlus 5 And OnePlus 5T Start Receiving Android Pie Stable Update

    OnePlus 5 And OnePlus 5T Start Receiving Android Pie Stable Update

    The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T were launched in 2017. Since their release, the OnePlus 6 and OnePLus 6T have also been launched. But this doesn’t mean that the company leaves them behind when it comes to software updates. OnePlus has started rolling out the Oxygen OS update to bring Android 9 Pie to these devices. Android 9 Pie is the latest version of the popular OS and was already present on the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. 

    The update was due, as OnePlus had released an Open Beta program for the same, a couple of weeks back. This would have ensured that any last minute bugs on the new update were brought to notice and immediately rectified. Now, the company is rolling out the Oxygen OS 9.0.0 update. The changes brought with the update are as follows.

    The first major change is the Android 9 Pie Operating System. Along with this, users get a brand new UI, for Android Pie. OnePlus 5T users also get new navigation gestures, however, this won’t reach OnePlus 5 users. Users also get an updated Android Security patch for December 2018. 

    OnePlus has also added a new Gaming mode, the Gaming Mode 3.0 This involves additional text notification mode and added notification for third-party calls. THe OnePLus 5 and OnePlus 5T also get a new Do Not Disturb mode with advanced and adjustable settings. The camera on both the devices now get Google lens support as well.

    Also Read : OnePlus 6T Giveaway: Win One of Six OnePlus 6T Smart Phones

    While the company has released the software, users must keep in mind that the distribution will be slow and will take time to reach every device. As of now, the update will only come to a few devices and if everything goes well, the company will start the mass rollout of the update. OnePlus has also requested users to report any bugs or errors in the update in their feedback forum. The update is surely a great Christmas gift for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T users!

  • OnePlus 6T Everything We Know

    OnePlus 6T Everything We Know

    The OnePlus 6T is one of the most awaited devices in the smartphone market right now. Continuing the legacy of OnePlus, which brings flagship features at a mid-range price, the device is set to be a favourite of many. Despite the fact that this is a ‘T’ upgrade and not a number upgrade, OnePlus has not held back in terms of innovation. With the launch of the OnePlus 6T nearing, here is a round-up of all the confirmed features and expected specifications.

    Waterdrop notch

    The water drop notch is not something new. The Essential Phone and many Oppo phones carry a similar design. Oppo as we all know is owned by BBK Electronics, the company that owns OnePlus as well. Any new feature on Oppo or Vivo smartphones is mostly seen in the OnePlus brand as well. The water drop notch is no exception. This notch looks like a tiny water drop and helps to avoid hindrance when watching videos.

    OnPlus 6T

    In-screen fingerprint

    Another feature finding its way into the OnePlus phones from the BBK Electronics subsidiary Oppo and Vivo is the in display fingerprint scanner. This technology has gone through improvements to match physical fingerprint scanners and is almost as fast and as accurate. According to OnePlus, they have spent months shaving milliseconds off the unlock time and carefully refining the unlock animation to ensure a satisfying experience. The fingerprint scanner is present under the screen and lights up when scanning. It looks extremely futuristic and is a great addition to the OnePlus 6T.

    No headphone jack

    For years OnePlus has boasted, and sometimes joked, about keeping the headphone jack when many other manufacturers have done away with it. It seems that the OnePlus 6T is going to change the company’s stance on the same. During the launch of the OnePlus 6, they also released a wireless bluetooth earphone called the Bullets wireless. The earphones have been majorly out of stock throughout the year since their launch. However, the new phone will come bundled with Type C earphones and OnePlus is trying to match the supply to the huge demand for the earphones.

    Improved navigation

    OnePlus has promised to provide a smooth, fast and burden less experience with their UI. Even though the OnePlus UI is usually very close to stock android, new gestures in the Oxygen OS will make tasks like opening the camera, opening recent apps etc easier. OnePlus also stated that whenever you swipe up in an app, its window will follow your finger, which makes for a more natural experience. You will also be able to hold the power button for 0.5 seconds to activate the Google Assistant. This is a welcome change since it was impossible to activate Google assistant with gesture navigation on the previous versions of Oxygen OS.

    Bigger 3700 mAh battery

    OnePlus 6T reportedly packs a bigger 3,700 mAh battery which is a 10% improvement from the OnePlus 6. This will make the OnePlus 6T a premium phone with one of the biggest batteries. To put things into perspective, the Pixel 3 has a 2,915 mAh and the LG V40 ThinQ has a 3,300 mAh battery respectively. With OnePlus’ proprietary dash charging, the battery life of the phone will be hard to beat for other phone manufacturers.

    Android 9 Pie and new UI

    OnePlus 6 is already running on Oxygen OS with a base of Android Pie, When the OnePlus 6T launches, it will be only the seventh device to run Pie. The device has fast software updates which is one of the key reasons for its popularity. OnePlus 6T will be no different, with minimal UI changes and mostly stock android, this phone is sure to be a hit!

    Android Pie Android 9 Google

     

  • OnePlus 5 / 5T To Get OnePlus 6 Style Selfie Portrait Mode

    OnePlus 5 / 5T To Get OnePlus 6 Style Selfie Portrait Mode

    OnePlus follows a trend of releasing T version of its smartphones after a few months of the original device. The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T follow the same trend. The OnePlus 5 launched on 20th June 2017, followed by the OnePlus 5T which launched on 21st November 2017. Now the OnePlus 6 is the company’s new 2018 flagship and it has brought some features which are unique to the smartphone, including the portrait selfie mode. This mode takes selfie shots with a bokeh effect in the background. The company is now planning to bring this feature to the OnePlus 5 and 5T.

    OnePlus 5
    OnePlus 5 Gold

    OnePlus hosted Open Ears Forum event in India which happened on 7th July 2018. It is in this event that OnePlus confirmed about the selfie portrait mode update for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T.

    Also Read: OnePlus 5, 5T Get Support For Project Treble With The Latest OxygenOS

    OnePlus 5T
    OnePlus 5T Lava Red

    The OnePlus 6 did have the portrait mode feature out of the box but only for the rear-facing dual cameras. Rather, the smartphone received an OTA (Over The Air) OS update for OxygenOS 5.1.6. The smartphone takes these portrait mode selfies by solely depending on the software processing of the image. The OnePlus 5 and 5T users will also get a similar experience. The front-facing camera on all the three devices; OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T, and the OnePlus 6, is a 16MP sensor. So, all the devices should produce a similar type of portrait image, but we will have to wait until the update is available to gauge better.

    What is worth noting is, both the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T run on previous year’s Snapdragon 835 chipset. So, it will be interesting to see how well the selfies taken with these smartphones do against the ones taken with the OnePlus 6.

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  • OnePlus 5, 5T Get Support For Project Treble With The Latest OxygenOS

    OnePlus 5, 5T Get Support For Project Treble With The Latest OxygenOS

    OnePlus has been in the news of late for more than just the OnePlus 6. The company recently promised three years of service for every OnePlus smartphone. This includes software updates for 2 years and an extended year of security patches. The company has now taken a step further by including support for Project Treble in the latest OxygenOS Beta update for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T.

    OnePlus 5

    OnePlus has been publically sceptical about Project Treble. No OnePlus smartphone, up until now, supported Project Treble. In one of its AMAs (As Me Anything), OnePlus explained that the possibility of customers’ devices becoming bricked was too much of a risk. It even confirmed that the OnePlus 5 and 5T would not receive this feature.

    Partitions were not required for Android N and previous versions of Android, all of our current devices do not feature a partition. According to our tests, if we were to modify the partition layout via OTA there is a risk that devices will brick during the partitioning.

    Project Treble is Google’s effort at reducing the time it takes for OEMs to receive the new OS and optimise it for its devices and then push out the update. A few months ago, Android received a new Vendor Interface, which is largely what Project Treble is about. The VI’s aim is to separate the “Vendor Implementation” (that is, “the device-specific, lower-level software written in large part by the silicon manufacturers”), from the Android OS framework.

    OnePlus 5T
    OnePlus 5T

    The new VI is supposed to sit between the Android OS framework and Vendor Implementation. And the new VI will be validated by a Vendor Test Suite (VTS), which is analogous to the Compatibility Test Suite (CTS) that Google has been using for API testing of apps. The VTS ensures forward-compatibility of the VI.

    Software updates for major Android smartphone makers like Samsung have been painstakingly few and far between. With Project Treble, Google wants to shorten that process. OnePlus now, appears to be onboard with Google’s initiative and is definitely a good news for OnePlus users. This also means that future smartphone owners have another reason to consider buying a OnePlus device since not many smartphone makers are known for providing timely software updates.

  • OnePlus 5T Gets iPhone X Like Gesture Navigation With OxygenOS 5.1.0

    OnePlus 5T Gets iPhone X Like Gesture Navigation With OxygenOS 5.1.0

    With the launch of the OnePlus 6 just around the corner, the focus of OnePlus has not completely shifted from its existing smartphones. The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T recently received an update to Android 8 Oreo and a new version of OxygenOS is now seeding for the two smartphones. One of the most interesting features that is being introduced to the OnePlus 5T with OxygenOS 5.1.0 is gesture navigation.

    Back in December 2017, OnePlus introduced iPhone X like gestures to the OnePlus 5T in an Open Beta version of OxygenOS. It now appears that the company has honed these gestures over the past few months and is ready to roll out the feature to all the OnePlus 5 and 5T users. The timing of this update is worth noting because the launch of the OnePlus 6 is imminent. The company has already teased the gestures for navigation feature of the OnePlus 6 in a promo video.

    The gesture navigation was made famous by the iPhone X even though it was not the first smartphone to do it. WebOS had gestures for navigation and so did BlackBerryOS. But, the timing of smartphone makers like Xiaomi and OnePlus introducing gestures for navigation to their devices can certainly be attributed to the iPhone X. However, gestures work differently for all the three smartphone makers.

    The OnePlus 5T with Open Beta 3 that we tested, had the initial phase of gestures. In order to go back, you had to swipe up from the bottom corner of the screen. Swiping up from the bottom centre of the screen mimics the home button. For multi-tasking, you swipe up from the bottom centre of the screen and hold your finger in the centre of the display until multitasking cards show up.

    To get the gestures working on your OnePlus 5/5T simply update to the latest OTA update.

    Update: The article has been updated to reflect that only the OnePlus 5T has received gestures for navigation.

  • Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Vs OnePlus 5T

    Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Vs OnePlus 5T

    Xiaomi officially launched the Mi MIX 2s in China, which is the first Chinese smartphone to be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. The smartphone has an almost bezel-less design. The entry-level model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at 3299 Yuan (~Rs 32,999). The one smartphone that can challenge the Mi MIX 2s is the OnePlus 5T. Which is priced at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage.

    The Mi MIX 2s has a 5.99 inch 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio, protected by Gorilla Glass 4. The smartphone has no bezels on three corners. However, it has a noticeable bezel on the bottom, which houses a front-facing camera. Similarly, the OnePlus 5T has a 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px Optic OLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Unlike the MIX 2s, the OnePlus 5T is powered by the Snapdragon 835 Octa-core chipset with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128GB storage.

    Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s
    OnePlus 5T

    The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s has a top of the line camera hardware. The smartphone has the iPhone X-style dual camera setup. The 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4-micron pixel and an f/1.8 aperture. Similarly, there is a secondary telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture, which offers x2 optical zoom and portrait mode. When it comes to camera capabilities, the OnePlus 5T is no slouch either. The smartphone has a dual 12MP and a 20MP camera with an f/1.7 aperture on both sensors. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s is the first Xiaomi smartphone to support wireless charging. However, the OnePlus counterpart misses out on the same.

    Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s
    Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s

    Specs Comparision
    Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s OnePlus 5T
    Price 3299 CYN for 6/64 (RAM and Storage) (Rs 32,999)

    3599 CYN for 6/128 (RAM and Storage) (Rs 35,999)

    3999 CYN for 8/256 (RAM and Storage) (Rs. 39,999)

    		 Rs 32,999 for 6/64GB RAM Model

    Rs 37,999 for 8/128GB RAM Model
    Display 5.99 inch

    IPS LCD

    18:9 Aspect Ratio

    		 5.99 inch

    Optica OLED

    18:9 Aspect Ratio
    Processor Snapdragon 845 Snapdragon 835
    RAM 6GB

    8GB

    		 6GB

    8GB
    Storage 64GB

    128GB

    256GB

    		 64GB

    128GB
    Primary Camera 12MP wide angle sensor + 12MP telephoto lens

    f/1.8, f/2.4 aperture

    4k @ 30fps

    		 16MP + 20MP sensors

    f/1.7 aperture

    4k @ 30fps
    Secondary Camera 5MP

     

    		 20MP
    Battery 3400 mAh 3300 mAh
    OS Android 8 Oreo

    MIUI 9.5

    		 Android 8 Oreo

    Oxygen OS
    Additional Features Fingerprint Sensor

    Wireless charging

    		 Fingerprint Sensor

    Face Unlock

     

  • Android 8.1 Oreo Now Available For OnePlus 5/5T Via Open Beta

    Android 8.1 Oreo Now Available For OnePlus 5/5T Via Open Beta

    When it comes to incremental Android OS upgrades, most of the OEM’s tend to neglect them. However, OnePlus is known for updating its smartphones with the latest OS, at least its new smartphones. The OEM has a track record of pushing incremental updates, and the company continues to do the same.

    OnePlus has released the Oxygen OS Open Beta 4 build for the OnePlus 5 and 5T based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Users can install the update by downloading the file from the OnePlus official website. The update weighs at about 1.6GB and the first time Beta testers have to manually download and flash the update. However, if you are already on a Beta build, then the device will receive an OTA update.

    Release notes

    The update adds new gesture-based auto call pickup by raising the smartphone. Similarly, the company has added more clock styles for the ambient display. The update also optimises full-screen gesture support (only for OnePlus 5T) with updating the device to latest February security patch.

    The update introduces a new feature called “Gaming Mode”, which enables immersive gaming experience including power saving and pausing adaptive brightness. The OnePlus switch feature helps to migrate application data, allowing you to switch between devices seamlessly.

  • OnePlus 6 With 19:9 Aspect Ratio Spotted On AnTuTu

    OnePlus 6 With 19:9 Aspect Ratio Spotted On AnTuTu

    OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 6 in mid-2018. While the launch of the smartphone is still a few months away, leaks about it have been in full swing. Recently, an image of the OnePlus 6 revealing the shiny glass design was leaked. Similarly, it was leaked that the OnePlus 6, just like many other Android devices, would support a notch.

    According to a leak, a new OnePlus smartphone with the model number A6000 has been leaked. In fact, the device was spotted on AnTuTu scoring 276510 points. The OnePlus 5 carried the model number A5000, hence, it makes sense for the OnePlus 6 to be A6000. The device has broken the previous record set by the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s. The device has a 19:9 aspect ratio display, which suggests the existence of the notch on the top similar to the Asus ZenFone 5z.

    OnePlus 6 sporting a notch should not be that surprising. The OnePlus 5 looked uncannily similar to the iPhone 7 Plus at the time of its launch. However, the company did change things up a bit with the OnePlus 5T.

     

    Credits: Android Central

    OnePlus 6 Specifications

    The device will have a 6.2 inch 2160 x 1080 px Optic AMOLED display with a higher screen to body ratio. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB, similar to the OnePlus 5 and 5T.

    OnePlus 6
    OnePlus 5T

    There will be a tiny notch up front, which will house the front-facing camera and the earpiece with an LED flash unit. In fact, the smartphone is expected to have a Face ID like feature, which uses the front-facing camera. Hence, we could see some extra sensors in that notch to enable a much more secure facial recognition system. That will also sort of justify the notch, just like on the iPhone X.

    The device will have a dual primary camera setup, similar to the OnePlus 5T, were, the secondary sensor will be used for low light photography.

    Conclusion

    In the last few years, the company didn’t have any contenders in the affordable flagship market. However, now the market has many interesting smartphones like the Asus ZenFone 5z and the Honor View10, which costs much less than the OnePlus 5T. Similarly, this year will be a real challenge for OnePlus and its devices.

    Over the years, OnePlus devices have taken “inspiration” from OPPO devices. The OnePlus 5, for instance, looked similar to the OPPO R11 while the 5T looked uncannily similar to the R11s. With the OPPO R15 launch expected soon, it won’t be surprising if the OnePlus 6 turns out to be a more powerful R15.

  • OnePlus 5T Vs Asus Zenfone 5Z Vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

    OnePlus 5T Vs Asus Zenfone 5Z Vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

    Asus has launched its new flagship smartphone, the Asus Zenfone 5Z at MWC 2018. While at first glance it might look like an iPhone X knockoff, it has a lot more going on for it. In fact, the smartphone was launched along with three other Zenfone devices. The most interesting aspect of the Asus Zenfone 5Z is that it runs on the Snapdragon 845 and is priced at EUR 479 (Rs. 38,000 approx.).

    Before MWC 2018 began, many expected Samsung to rule the Snapdragon 845 roost with its Galaxy S9 and S9+. However, smartphone makers like Sony and now Asus, have launched devices powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset as well. The Asus Zenfone 5Z is the latest one before Xiaomi launches the Mi Mix 2S in late-March.

    At this price point, the Zenfoone 5Z is much more affordable than the likes of the Galaxy S9 and Xperia XZ2. However, it will be interesting to see if and when Asus decides to launch the device in India, what the pricing will be like. If the company manages to keep the pricing under Rs. 40,000 the Zenfone 5Z will directly compete with the OnePlus 5T and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. However, both of these smartphones run on the now older Snapdragon 835 chipset.

    While the design of the Asus Zenfone 5Z and its UI might not be everyone’s cup of tea, there is no denying the potential of its chipset. The Galaxy S9, however, will be powered by the Exynos 9810 in India, will launch at a price of Rs. 62500. So, how does the Asus Zenfone 5Z hold up against the likes of the OnePlus 5T and Mi Mix 2? Let’s find out.

    Comparison
    Specifications Asus Zenfone 5Z OnePlus 5T Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
    Price Starting at EUR 479 (Rs. 38,000 approx.) Starting at Rs. 32999 Rs. 32999
    Display 6.2 inch IPS LCD 6 inch Optic AMOLED 5.99 inch IPS LCD
    Resolution 2246 x 1080 px
    18.5:9
    402 ppi    		 2160 x 1080 px
    18:9
    401 ppi    		 2160 x 1080 px
    18:9
    403 ppi
    Chipset Snapdragon 845 Snapdragon 835 Snapdragon 835
    RAM 4GB
    6GB
    8GB    		 6GB
    8GB    		 6GB
    Storage 64GB
    128GB
    Expandable up to 400GB    		 64GB
    128GB
    Non-Expandable    		 128GB
    Non-Expandable
    Battery 3300 mAh
    QuickCharge 4.0    		 3300 mAh
    DashCharge    		 3400 mAh
    QuickCharge
    Primary Camera 12MP Sony IMX363 sensorf/1.8 aperture
    Unspecified MP 120° wide-angle camera with 6p lens    		 16MP f/1.7
    20MP f/1.7    		 12MP
    f/2.0
    Primary Camera Video 4K @ 60fps 4K @ 30fps 4K @ 30fps
    Secondary Camera 8MP
    f/2.0    		 16MP
    f/2.0    		 5MP
    f/2.0
    Add-Ons Fingerprint Sensor
    Face Unlock    		 Fingerprint Sensor
    Face Unlock    		 Fingerprint Sensor
  • OnePlus 6 Leaked In Live Images

    OnePlus 6 Leaked In Live Images

    OnePlus has had some of the most successful smartphones in India. From the OnePlus One to the OnePlus 5T, the price to performance ratio of OnePlus devices has more or less been spot-on. Even though the OnePlus 5 received some flak for a shaky camera and design too similar to the iPhone 7 Plus, it was a great smartphone for the price. With the OnePlus 5T, the company moved on to a modern design and introduced Face Unlock as well. However, greater things are expected from the OnePlus 6 and a new leak has revealed some interesting details.

    Leaked images of the OnePlus 6 reveal that it will have some resemblance to the iPhone X. While the iPhone X and its notch was met with scepticism at the launch, it has, since then, become a feature a lot of other smartphone makers have imitated. The OnePlus 6 will also have a notch on top which will house the earpiece and camera. However, unlike other smartphone makers, OnePlus could use the notch to house extra hardware for a much safer Face Unlock system that could essentially replace the fingerprint sensor.

    Apple
    iPhone X Notch

    To the back of the smartphone is where things get interesting. It looks like the OnePlus 6 will finally have a glass design which means it could introduce wireless charging as well. Although, OnePlus has conceded that DashCharge is much better than wireless charging. The dual-camera setup looks uncannily similar to the recently launched Galaxy S9+ as well.

    The leaked image shows that the smartphone is running on Oxygen OS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

    Specifications and speculations:

    The smartphone has 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, which looks like the base variant of the OnePlus 6. OnePlus has been using similar RAM and storage combinations from the launch of OnePlus 3.

    The smartphone might have a 6.2-inch display with a higher screen to body proportion. Similarly, the notch houses the main earpiece, front-facing camera and a LED flash unit. Similar to the OnePlus 5T, the company might implement the face unlock using the front-facing camera.

    Conclusion:

    Applying OnePlus’s two smartphones a year philosophy, the OnePlus 6 is expected to launch in June. However, this might just be a prototype, which may not make into the final production stage.

  • Samsung Galaxy S9 Could be The Fastest Android Phone In India

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Could be The Fastest Android Phone In India

    Samsung launched the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ at MWC 2018.  However, the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ will come with two different processors. The Korean and US variant will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and the rest of the market including India will feature Exynos 9810 chipset.

    The performance difference between the variants with different chipsets will be very negligible. In fact, the Exynos powered Samsung Galaxy S9 leads show by scoring points on the synthetic benchmarks. In fact, in some platform, the smartphone outperforms the Apple iPhone X.

    The Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ are already available for pre-booking. However, the company hasn’t confirmed the price.

    The Exynos 9810 is a true upgrade over the Exynos 8890 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. The Galaxy S9 leads the Android benchmark territory, which throws away the 2017 flagship smartphones out of the ballpark. However, the Galaxy S9 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is expected to perform better than the Exynos variant.

    Samsung Galaxy S9

    Samsung Galaxy S9 with Exynos 9810 chipset on synthetic benchmarks:

    AnTuTu

    This is the most tested benchmarking platform, which is used to test a smartphone’s potential. The Samsung Galaxy S9 scores 241470 points and leads the show. In fact, the Apple iPhone X comes in at second place by scoring 224538 points, preceded by the LG V30 174456 points.

    GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 on-screen

    In this platform, the Samsung Galaxy S9 scores 43 points, which is more than twice of the LG V30’s 19 points. However, the Samsung Galaxy S8 comes very nearby scoring 41 points.

    GFXBench Manhattan Car Chase on-screen

    The Samsung Galaxy S9 powered by Exynos 9810 scores 26 points, which is greater than the OnePlus 5T’s 23 points. This benchmark does not list other smartphones scores.

    Samsung Galaxy S9
    Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+

    Geekbench 4 Single Core

    The smartphone scores 3105 points on the single-core performance, and the LG V30 once again falls behind with 1903 points, which is similar to the points scored by OnePlus 5T and Samsung Galaxy S8.

    Geekbench 4 Multicore

    The Samsung Galaxy S9 scores a staggering 8750 points on this platform, whereas the OnePlus 5T scores 6638 points, which is similar to the scores of LG V30 and the Samsung Galaxy S8.

  • Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Vs The Competition

    Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Vs The Competition

    Samsung has launched its new flagship devices, the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Both the smartphones are available for pre-order in India and will go on sale from the 16th of March. However, the price of the smartphones has not been revealed yet. That is expected to happen on the 4th of March. Samsung won’t be selling the 128GB storage variant in India, only the 64GB and 256GB variant will be available.

    The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will carry a premium price tag for sure, and go up against the likes of the iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus and even Galaxy Note8. However, flagship specifications no longer come at a premium price tag. Android smartphones like the OnePlus 5T and Mi Mix 2 offer top of the line specifications at a much lower cost. So, how does the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ stack up against the competition? Let’s find out!

    Comparison
    Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy S9+ Apple iPhone X Samsung Galaxy Note8 OnePlus 5T
    TBA TBA Starting at Rs. 89000 Rs. 67900 Starting at Rs. 32999
    5.8 inch
    Super AMOLED    		 6.2 inch
    Super AMOLED    		 5.8 inch
    Super Retina OLED    		 6.3 inch
    Super AMOLED    		 6 inch
    Optic AMOLED
    2960 x 1440 px
    570 ppi    		 2960 x 1440 px
    529 ppi    		 2436 x 1125 px
    458 ppi    		 2960 x 1440 px
    521 ppi    		 2160 x 1080 px
    401 ppi
    3000 mAh
    Wireless Charging, QuickCharge 4.0    		 3500 mAh
    Wireless Charging, QuickCharge 4.0    		 2716 mAh
    Wireless Charging, Fast Charging    		 3300 mAh
    Wireless Charging, QuickCharge 4.0    		 3300 mAh
    DashCharge
    Exynos 9810 Exynos 9810 A11 Bionic Chipset Exynos 8895 Snapdragon 835
    4GB 6GB 3GB 6GB 6GB
    8GB
    64GB, 256GB
    Expandable up to 400GB    		 64GB, 256GBGB
    Expandable up to 400GB    		 64GB, 256GB
    Non-Expandable    		 64GB
    Expandable up to 256GB    		 64GB, 128GB
    Non-Expandable
    12MP Dual Pixel
    f/1.5 to f/2.4    		 12MP Wide-Angle f/1.5
    12MP Telephoto f/2.4    		 12MP Wide-Angle f/1.8 aperture
    12MP Telephoto f/2.4 aperture    		 12MP Wide-Angle f/1.7 aperture
    12MP Telephoto f/2.4 aperture    		 16MP f/1.7
    20MP f/1.7
    Super Slo-mo videos
    HDR
    Panorama
    OIS
    Variable Aperture
    4K videos @ 60fps    		 Super Slo-mo videos
    HDR
    Panorama
    OIS
    Variable Aperture
    Bokeh Shots
    2X lossless zoom
    4K videos @ 60fps    		 HDR
    Panorama
    Portrait mode
    Portrait Lighting (beta)
    Dual optical image stabilization
    Six-element lens
    Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync
    4K videos @ 60fps    		 HDR
    Panorama
    PDAF
    2X lossless optical zoom
    Bokeh Shots
    OIS    		 HDR
    Panorama
    PDAF
    Portrait Mode
    8MP
    f/1.7
    Auto HDR    		 8MP
    f/1.7
    Auto HDR    		 7MP camera
    f/2.2
    Portrait Lighting (beta)    		 8MP
    f/1.7 aperture    		 16MP
    f/2.0
    Fingerprint sensor
    IP68 certification
    Iris Scanner    		 Fingerprint sensor
    IP68 certification
    Iris Scanner    		 FaceID
    IP67 certification    		 Iris Scanner
    Fingerprint Sensor
    IP68 certification    		 Fingerprint sensor
    Face Unlock

  • Moto Z2 Force Vs OnePlus 5T Vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

    Moto Z2 Force Vs OnePlus 5T Vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

    Motorola has finally launched its flagship smartphone, the Moto Z2 Force in India. It is priced at Rs. 34,999 which took everyone by surprise. It was globally launched for US$ 720 (Rs. 47,000 approx.) which means that it is considerably cheaper than its global price. The pricing makes sense for Motorola as the Z2 Force runs on the Snapdragon 835 chipset, which will soon be outdated.

    At such a price, the Moto Z2 Force will go head-to-head with the likes of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and OnePlus 5T. The OnePlus 5T, in particular, has been very successful in the Indian market. The Moto Z2 Force matches with the OnePlus 5T in almost every aspect and then does a bit more. The Moto Z2 Force, apart from being shatterproof, also has modular capabilities. This is something that is missing in the OnePlus 5T and the Mi Mix 2.

    Moto Z2 Force

    Where the Moto Z2 Force might fall behind the design department, it makes it up in functionality. That being said, the Moto Z2 Force still has a stunning design despite the 16:9 aspect ratio.Being a mid-2017 flagship, the Moto Z2 Force has bigger bezels and a 16:9 aspect ratio while the other two devices sport a modern design. The OnePlus 5T and Mi Mix 2 have thin bezels and an 18:9 aspect ratio.

    Under the hood, all the three smartphones run on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. The base model of the OnePlus 5T, priced at Rs. 32999, has 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage. The Mi Mix 2 is also priced at Rs. 32999 and offers the same RAM with 128GB storage. The Moto Z2 Force also has 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. However, it is the only one to offer expandable storage up to 2TB. That can be a dealmaker for people whose primary media consumption happens through a smartphone. The flexibility of storage matters a great deal for a few.

    The Mot Z2 Force also runs Android 8 Oreo out of the box while the Mi Mix 2 is still stuck at Android 7 Nougat. The OnePlus 5T recently received an update to Android 8 Oreo as well. The Moto Z2 Force and OnePlus 5T run close to stock Android OS while the Mi Mix 2 comes with MIUI 9 on top. As we have said it in the past, preference for stock OS or custom skin is very subjective.

    The OnePlus 5T retains the 3.5mm headphone jack while the Mi Mix 2 and Z2 Force both don’t have a headphone jack. This, again, can be a huge deal for a few consumers. The Moto Z2 Force is also the most durable smartphone thanks to its shattershield display. Due to the plastic coating on top, the Moto Z2 Force will be able to survive a few drops where the other two might crumble.

    Specifications
    Specs Moto Z2 Force OnePlus 5T Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
    Price Rs. 34,999 Starting at Rs. 32999 Rs. 32999
    Display 5.5 inch
    P-OLED    		 6 inch
    Optic AMOLED    		 5.99 inch
    IPS LCD
    Resolution 2560 x 1440 px
    534ppi    		 2160 x 1080 px
    401ppi    		 2160 x 1080 px
    403ppi
    Battery 2750 mAh
    TurboCharge    		 3300 mAh
    DashCharge    		 3400 mAh
    QuickCharge
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    RAM 6GB 6GB
    8GB    		 6GB
    Storage 64GB
    Expandable up to 2TB    		 64GB/128GB
    Not expandable    		 128GB
    Not expandable
    Primary Camera 12MP RGB+12MP Monochrome
    f/2.0    		 16MP+20MP
    f/1.7    		 12MP
    f/2.0
    Primary Camera Video 4K @ 30fps 4K @ 30fps 4K @ 30fps
    Secondary Camera 5MP
    LED Flash
    f/2.2    		 16MP
    f/2.0
    EIS    		 5MP
    f/2.0
    Add-Ons Fingerprint Sensor
    Moto Mods Support    		 Fingerprint Sensor
    Face Unlock    		 Fingerprint Sensor
  • Android 8 Oreo Update For OnePlus 5T Resumes After It Was Suspended

    Android 8 Oreo Update For OnePlus 5T Resumes After It Was Suspended

    On the 30th of January OnePlus announced that an Android 8 Oreo update for the OnePlus 5T had begun. The update was due to arrive along with OxygenOS 5.0.2. However, due to some bugs, the rollout was suspended. Now, after swiftly working on the issues, the company has started rolling out OxygenOS 5.0.3 which also brings Android 8.09 Oreo update with it.

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    This is is not the first time that an OEM had to suspend Android 8 Oreo rollout for its devices. Most notably, it has been smartphones with stock Android OS which have had a lot of issues. Xiaomi Mi A1 runs stock Android OS and after the initial Oreo update, the company had to suspend it due to a lot of complaints.

    If you had already updated to OxygenOS 5.0.2, the new update weighs in at about 39MB. For users moving from Android 7 Nougat, the update will be much bigger in size.

    OnePlus 5T Specifications

    The OnePlus 5T has a 6-inch Full Optic AMOLED display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution.

    Under the hood, the OnePlus 5T has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, a 2.4GHz octa-core processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of onboard storage which cannot be expanded. Due to thin bezels, there is no place for a home button and the fingerprint sensor has now been shifted to the back of the phone and is placed right above OnePlus logo.

    Powering the device is a 3300 mAh battery which supports OnePlus’ DashCharge technology. The OnePlus 5T also features facial recognition for unlocking the device. The alert slider retains its place at the top left side of the phone.

    One big change in the OnePlus 5T is in the camera department. Unlike the OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 5T no longer has a secondary telephoto lens at the back. Instead, OnePlus has decided to focus on the device’s low-light photography capabilities. The cameras do not have OIS and OnePlus has decided to go for EIS on the dual camera setup at the back. The device has a 16MP camera with an f/1.7 aperture coupled with a 20MP sensor with the same f/1.7 aperture and field of view, ie no optical zoom. On the front is a 16MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

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