HTC U12 Plus’ specifications and pictures leaked ahead of its launch
Just a few days before the launch of HTC’s next flagship device, HTC U12 Plus, all the specifications of the smartphone along with its pictures have been leaked. Venture Beat’s Evan Blass has tweeted a picture of the upcoming smartphone along with its entire spec sheet.
Although it has not been confirmed by the company that it is launching the HTC U12 Plus smartphone on its May 23 event, various media reports suggest so. But the timing of Evan Blass leaking HTC U12 Plus’ renders and specs could possibly mean the company is indeed taking wraps off its upcoming flagship device next week.
As suggested by the images of the smartphone, HTC U12 Plus is likely to sport the translucent colour that we earlier saw in HTC U11. It has been reported that HTC U12 Plus will come in four colour variants — Black, Red Rose, Violet, and Translucent.
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Although one can’t be sure of the colours of the device on seeing these renders, what is very evident is a dual rear camera setup as well as dual cameras on the front panel. And it’s very refreshing to see a flagship that comes without the notch on its display.
According to the leaked spec sheet, HTC U12 Plus will feature a 6-inch Quad HD+ Super LCD 6 display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 6GB RAM and will be available in two storage variants – 64GB and 128GB. For more storage, users would have the option of installing microSD cards of up to 2TB. The leaked spec sheet suggests that the device runs Android 8.0 Oreo with HTC Sense 2 and will get an upgrade for Android P.
For imaging duties, HTC U12 Plus will sport 12MP wide angle camera and 16MP telephoto camera at the back. For selfies and video calls, there are dual front facing cameras that support AR stickers and Face Unlock. The rear cameras of the device are said to record 4K videos at 60fps – a feature that OnePlus was touting for its OnePlus 6 smartphone.
The smartphone will also come with always-on listening support for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa and will be backed by a 3,500mAh battery. If the HTC U12 Plus is actually being launched on May 23, there’s not much left for the company to announce apart from the pricing and availability details of the phone.
The price of this iPhone X starts at $4,500, here’s why
An accessory maker from Russia named Caviar has started selling a ‘new’ version of iPhone X for $4,500. So, it’ll basically cost you way more than the original iPhone X. But wait, that’s just the cost of the 64GB variant. If you are planning to buy the 256GB variant of this special iPhone X, you will have to pay $4,805. Wondering what is so special about this ‘new’ version of iPhone X? According to media reports, it is a solar powered version of the iPhone X. In fact, Caviar is branding the device as iPhone X Tesla. Yes, you read that right.
It is not the first time that we have read reports about this version of iPhone X, as the company had initially announced its plans in November. And like we mentioned before, Caviar is an accessory maker from Russia, so obviously it can have nothing to do with making iPhones or Tesla. In fact, the $4,500 iPhone X Tesla’s functions are there in the smartphone at all?
Before you get too confused, we’ll tell you that iPhone X Tesla is a phone case that comes with solar panels on it back. The cases have the iPhone X in them already and the solar panels on them power a secondary battery. This can used to provide charge to iPhone’s battery when it runs out by just pressing the power button on the back.
The solar panel of iPhone X Tesla is shock-resistant and is surrounded by a carbon fiber case. The case has anodized buttons on the edges and golden elements to embellish its rear panel. Needless to say, the iPhone X Tesla phone case is very thick and is claimed to be IP67 water and dust resistance.
To make it more exclusive, Caviar is only manufacturing 999 units and is adding an individual number to them in the order in which they were produced.
Furthermore, to pay a tribute to Elon Musk, the first unit of the iPhone X Tesla has “Made on Earth by Humans” engraved on it. For those who don’t know, back in February, when Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the first flight of its Falcon Heavy rocket with a red Tesla Roadster in space, “Made on Earth by Humans” was the special message that Musk had written on it for aliens. Caviar said in a statement that the company is inspired by ‘three men of science,’ namely Nikola Tesla, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk.
Lenovo Spectra Fitness Band HX03F Unboxing and Details
Lenovo Spectra Fitness Band HX03F Highlights and Specs:
- Colorful TFT Screen
- Sports Statistics & Motion Reminder
- Multi Interface for Choice
- USB Direct Charging and Removable Strap
- Intelligent Assistant
- Digital Smart Band
- Made of Silicone
- Bluetooth Enabled
- Step Counter
- Heart Rate Sensor
- TFT-LCD Display 180×60 Pixels
- Water Resistant
OnePlus 6 vs OnePlus 5T: Comparison, should you buy it right now?
Just six months after the launch of its previous smartphone, OnePlus unveiled its next flagship OnePlus 6 yesterday at an event in London. Although the OnePlus 6 comes with a revamped design and a slew of changes, we couldn’t help but notice that there are a number of similarities in the two devices. Here, we have compared the two smartphones to let you know what’s new and what has been retained:
- Design: One of the most obvious and evident changes between OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 5T can be seen in the designs of the two smartphones. OnePlus 6 comes with an all glass body protected by Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back. OnePlus 5T on the other hand comes with a metal unibody design and only its front panel is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. On the back panel, OnePlus 6 bears a vertical dual rear camera setup while OnePlus 5T has a horizontal one. Also, while OnePlus 5T was available in Midnight Black, Lava Red and Star Wars Editions, OnePlus 6 comes in Midnight Black, Mirror Black and Silk White Limited Edition.
- Display: There is a difference in the displays of the two devices too. While OnePlus 5T sports a 6.01-inch full-HD+ Full Optic AMOLED display and comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio, OnePlus 6 features a 6.28-inch full-HD+ Full Optic AMOLED display and has an aspect ratio of 19:9. OnePlus 6’ also comes with an iPhone-like Notch that houses the front camera, proximity sensor, and earpiece of the device.
- Processor: While OnePlus 5T was powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor, the company’s latest and most powerful processor yet — Snapdragon 845 — powers the OnePlus 6. However, it is notable that when OnePlus 5T was launched, Snapdragon 845 was not launched.
- Cameras: Both the smartphones come with dual rear cameras and a selfie camera. OnePlus 5T comes with a 16MP Sony IMX398 primary sensor along with 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor. The dual rear cameras come with dual LED flash. Speaking of OnePlus 6, its dual rear cameras come with the same megapixel count, but the 16MP camera has a Sony MX519 sensor and the 20MP camera has a Sony IM376K sensor. They also have OIS and can record Slow Motion videos up to 480 frames per second. Both the smartphones sport a 16MP selfie camera with a Sony IMX371 sensor — but the only difference is that the one on OnePlus 6 supports Potrait mode.
HMD Global launches Nokia X6: All you need to know
HMD Global has launched its Nokia X6 smartphone at an event in Beijing. With Nokia X6, the company has joined the iPhone-like Notch design bandwagon and has also included features like dual rear cameras, and Do Not Disturb mode for gaming in the smartphone.
Specifications
HMD Global’s Nokia X6 features a 5.8-inch Full HD+ display that is protected by a layer of 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3. Powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 processor the smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo. It comes in three variants – one with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, the other with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage and there’s also a bigger 6GB RAM variant that has 64GB of onboard storage. Nokia X6 can hold microSD cards of up to 256GB.
For imaging duties, the smartphone boats of a dual rear camera setup with 16MP and 5MP sensors. The 5MP secondary rear camera has a monochrome sensor. On flipping the smartphone, you’ll be greeted by a 16MP selfie camera. HMD Global has highlighted the fact that the cameras in Nokia X6 come with AI features like optimised colour contrast and face recognition. The cameras are also said to have support for HDR and come with the Bothie feature that we previously saw in Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco. For those who don’t know, with the Bothie feature, the rear and selfie cameras of the phone work simultaneously to click one picture. So, the picture has your selfie and also the scene or object that you’re focussing on with your smartphone’s rear camera.
Nokia X6 comes with face unlock feature and it also has a fingerprint sensor on its rear panel. The smartphone houses a 3060mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 3.0. It comes with connectivity options like 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm jack.
Price
In China, the 4GB RAM/32GB storage variant of Nokia X6 is priced at CNY 1,299, while 4GB RAM/64GB storage version bears a price tag of CNY 1,499. Customers would have to spend CNY 1,699 if they want the 6GB RAM variant of the device. There is currently no word on the phone’s India pricing and availability yet.
OnePlus 6 launched: Price, specs and more
OnePlus has finally taken the wraps off its much awaited and talked about flagship smartphone OnePlus 6. Launched today at an event in London, OnePlus comes with high-end specifications and a revamped design with an all-glass body. OnePlus also has an event planned for India on May 17, where it will be giving all the information about the local pricing and availability of the device.
Specifications
OnePlus’ flagship smartphone sports a 6.28-inch FHD+ Full Optic AMOLED display that comes with an 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone’s rear panel is also made of glass and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It also has an iPhone X-like notch that houses the front camera, earpiece, and proximity sensor. The newly launched OnePlus 6 comes with new gestures to perform various tasks on the device.
Powered by Qualcomm latest processor, Snapdragon 845, OnePlus 6 runs Android 8.1 Oreo topped with the company’s own OxygenOS 5.1. The developer preview of Android P is also said to roll out on the smartphone shortly.
The smartphone is available in three storage variants — 6GB RAM/64GB inbuilt storage, 8GB RAM/128GB onboard storage and 8GB RAM/256GB of internal storage. However, the smartphone lacks support for a microSD card. It also comes in three colour variants — Midnight Black, Mirror Black and Silk White( Limited Edition).
For imaging duties, OnePlus 6 sports a dual rear camera setup with a 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor coupled with a 20MP Sony IM376K sensor. The dual rear cameras come with dual LED flash. For selfies, there is a 16MP front facing snapper. The camera app of the smartphone comes with Optical Image Stabilization and a Smart Capture mode that will automatically optimize camera settings. Besides this, there is Slow Motion video recording — using which one can record 480 frames per second — and the smartphone can shoot videos with 4K resolution at 60fps. There is also an inbuilt video editor and support for HDR and Portrait modes. In fact, the selfie camera of OnePlus 6 also offers Portrait mode and supports Face Unlock. The company claims that the Face Unlock feature can unlock the device in just 0.4 second.
OnePlus is also touting the Gaming mode of the device. According to the company, the Gaming Mode of OnePlus 6 has an improved Gaming DND mode, and can apparently push up performance of the game that the user is playing.
The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. OnePlus 6 also comes with a fingerprint sensor on its back panel, which is claimed to unlock the smartphone in 0.2 seconds. The smartphone houses a 3,300mAh battery with the company’s Dash Charge fast charging technology.
Pricing and availability
The 6GB RAM variant of the smartphone is available for $529 in US, GBP 469 in UK and EUR 519 in the rest of Europe. The 8GB RAM/128GB variant is priced at $579 in the United States, GBP 519 in United Kingdom and EUR 569 in Europe. Lastly, the OnePlus 6 variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage costs $629 in US, GBP 569 in UK and EUR 619 in Europe. The pricing of OnePlus 6 in India is yet to be declared. However, the smartphone can be bought from Amazon India’s website, which is the exclusive online partner for OnePlus 6. Besides this, the company will also be setting up pop-up stores starting May 21 and the smartphone will be available in open sales starting May 22.
Note that only Midnight Black and Mirror Black variants of the smartphone will be available starting May 22, if you want to get your hands on the Silk White Limited Edition, you will have to wait till June 5.
Update:
The Indian price of the OnePlus 6 starts from Rs 34,999 and the Avengers edition will be available at Rs 44,999. Both Amazon exclusive. Sales start from 22 May, 2018 for normal edition, with early access sale for Prime members on 21 May. Rs 2,000 cash back on SBI cards is available too.
Comparison: Oppo Realme 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo yesterday launched its Realme 1 smartphone. The smartphone is available in three storage variants and all three of them are priced under Rs 15,000. Oppo’s Realme 1 is the third smartphone to be launched in this price segment in the last few weeks, the other two being Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro and Asus’ Zenfone Max Pro M1. All three smartphones come packed with specifications that are good for this segment. However, the perfect one for you may depend on what you are looking for in a smartphone — whether it is a big battery or a great selfie camera. Here, we compare the specifications of all the three smartphones to make it easier for you to decide which one is the perfect buy for you:
Display
Oppo Realme 1: 6-inch full-HD+ (1080x2160p) display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: 5.99-inch FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 5.99-inch full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Oppo Realme 1: MediaTek’s 12nm octa-core Helio P60 processor
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor
Primary camera
Oppo Realme 1: 13MP rear camera. Note that the camera app of Oppo Realme 1 comes with support for AR stickers that can be applied to photos taken by both cameras.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 5MP sensors.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras with LED flash (A new variant with 16MP+5MP dual rear camera setup will also be launched soon).
Selfie camera
Oppo Realme 1: 8MP front facing camera with AI Beauty 2.0 feature.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: 20 selfie camera with LED flash and Xiaomi’s AI learning mechanism.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 8MP front-facing snapper with Snapdragon camera app interface.
RAM and storage
Oppo Realme 1: 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage, 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: The smartphone is presently available in two storage variants — 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage, 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage. Another variant with 6GB RAM/64GB storage is set to launch in India soon.
Support for microSD card
Oppo Realme 1: Up to 256GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Up to 128GB
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Up to 2TB
Battery
Oppo Realme 1: 3,410mAh
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: 4,000mAh
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 5,000mAh
Operating system
Oppo Realme 1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.0
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Android 8.1 Oreo
Price
Oppo Realme 1: The cost of 3GB RAM variant is Rs 8,990, the 4GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 10,990, and the 6GB RAM variant bears a price tag of Rs 13,990.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro:The 3GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 14,999 and the 6GB RAM version costs Rs 16,999.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: The 3GB RAM version costs Rs 10,999 and the 4GB RAM bears a price tag of Rs 12,999. The upcoming 6GB RAM version of the smartphone will be launched at Rs 14,999.
How to watch OnePlus 6 launch Live Stream today
Today is the day the next generation of one of the most popular Android smartphone will be launched globally. The Chinese brand OnePlus will launch its new variant in the global market at 9:30 PM India Time. This will be followed by the China launch tomorrow 17th of May and on the same day they will also launch in India. The Chinese launch is scheduled to take place in the morning while the Indian launch will take place at 3 PM India Time in Mumbai.
Lot of buzz has already been created around the OnePlus 6 including many leaks of the smartphone and also its Indian price. The smartphone will be available in two variants in India. 6GB RAM and 64 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. By the looks of it, it is a full edge to edge touch screen smartphone with iPhone X like notch at the top. However, there have be different reports stating different things about its price. While some day both the versions of the OnePlus 6 will be priced under Rs 40,000, some leaks have indicated that both will be above the Rs 41K mark. This has left the consumer in a bit of a tizzy, however the air will be cleared up by tomorrow.
The OnePlus 6 is scheduled to launch in London today and one can catch the live streaming of the event here. It starts at 9:30 PM Indian Standard Time and one can watch it online as the company will reveal all its specifications and price in real time. The video link is below, you can watch by pressing the Play Button.
It is also confirmed that Amazon will be the official online partner for OnePlus 6. They have been running a pre registrations campaign where the Indian leg of the largest E-commerce player is giving Rs 1,000 off on purchase of OnePlus 6.
Oppo Realme 1 smartphone launched in India: Price, specs and other details
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has today unveiled its new smartphone series in India called Realme. The company has launched its first smartphone under the new series — Oppo Realme 1. We don’t blame you if that somewhere reminded you of Xiaomi’s Redmi series, A) because of its name and B) the specifications and pricing of the smartphone is very similar to the recently launched Redmi Note 5 Pro.
For its Realme series, Oppo is highlighting the fact that the range has ‘real products at real price.’ The Realme series of Oppo is aimed at the Indian youth and will be available only on e-commerce channels.
The company is touting Oppo Realme 1 smartphone as a ‘Made in India’ product and has styled the it with ‘glossy diamond-cut design’, which we have previously seen on the Oppo F7 Diamond Black edition. Also, it is refreshing to see that Oppo has not incorporated the iPhone X-like notch in its Realme smartphone.
Specifications
Oppo Realme 1 is dual SIM smartphone that runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.0. It features a 6-inch full-HD+ display and is powered by MediaTek’s 12nm octa-core Helio P60 processor. It comes with aforementioned RAM and storage variants and houses a 3,410mAh battery with AI support. For more storage, users can also install microSD cards in the device.
For imaging duties, Oppo Realme 1 sports a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The camera app of the smartphone has support for AR stickers, which can be applied on pictures taken from either of the two cameras. Furthermore, the camera app of the smartphone also comes with Oppo’s AI Beauty 2.0 technology. This not only beautifies the selfies taken from the device, but also offers 296-point facial recognition. Interestingly, the smartphone comes with a Face Unlock feature, but lacks a fingerprint sensor.
The company is also saying that Oppo Realme 1 comes with dual 4G VoLTE support and has an AI Board assistant in it. The device can supposedly endure extreme weather conditions ranging from -15 degrees to 55-degree Celsius for a period of 7 days.
Price and availability
Oppo Realme 1 comes in three variants — 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage. They are priced at Rs 8,990, Rs 10,990 and Rs 13,990 respectively. The phone will be available to buy in Diamond Black, Moonlight Silver, and Solar Red colour options. However, if you are planning to buy the Moonlight Silver coloured Oppo Realme 1, you will have to wait till June.
The smartphone will exclusively be available on Amazon India’s website and its first sale will be held on May 25 at 12pm IST. Note that only 6GB RAM/128GB and 3GB RAM/32GB storage variants of the phone in Diamond Black and Solar Red colours will be available in the sale. The 4GB RAM variant will be available later this year.
Over that, buyers will get Reliance Jio benefits of up to Rs 4,850 and if one has a SBI card a 5% cashback on the smartphone can be availed, too.
Honor 10 smartphone with AI powered cameras launched in India: Price, specs and more
Chinese electronics company Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has today launched flagship smartphone at an event in London. The smartphone – Honor 10 – will be going on sale in India exclusively via Flipkart starting tomorrow. Being the company’s flagship of the year, Honor 10 comes with high–end specifications including a dual rear camera setup, a 24MP front facing snapper, a display with 19:9 aspect ratio and iPhone X like notch design plus more. In terms of design, Honor 10 comes with the gradient colour finish that we previously saw in Huawei’s P20 Pro smartphone.
Price and availability
Although Honor 10 is available in two storage variants globally, in India the company will only be launching the 6GB RAM/128GB onboard storage variant. The smartphone will be priced at Rs 32,999 and will be available exclusively via Flipkart starting midnight, May 16. Honor 10 will be available in two colour variants in the country — Midnight Black and Phantom Blue.
If you buy the device between May 16 and May 18, there are two exchange offers you can avail. The company is offering an additional discount of Rs 5,000 over the regular exchange value for all Honor devices and a few other select smartphones. Besides this, you can exchange all other devices and get an additional discount of Rs 3,000 over the regular exchange value. If you have a Bajaj Finserv card, you can get a no cost EMI if you buy the smartphone on May 16. Those who have Axis Bank cards will get a 10% instant discount on the smartphone.
A Jio offer is also available with Honor 10 that includes Rs 1,200 cashback and 100GB of additional data. The offer also comes with Rs 3,300 worth of partner vouchers. On buying the Honor 10 from Hi Honor online store, customers will be given a coupon worth Rs 500 and up to Rs 2,000 of Mobikwik cashback.
Specifications
Honor flagship smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo topped with EMUI 8.1 and features a 5.84-inch full-HD+ FullView display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. Powered by the home brewed HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor paired with 6GB RAM, the smartphone comes with 128GB of internal storage. However, there is no slot on the smartphone for a microSD card.
Honor 10 houses a 3400mAh battery and comes with an Ultrasonic Under Glass fingerprint sensor which is integrated with its home button.
Talking about the cameras of the device, Honor 10 comes with a dual rear camera setup with 24MP and 16MP sensors which come with an AI photography mode. This mode enables the cameras of the smartphone to recognize objects in real-time. The company is even calling Honor 10’s dual rear camera setup as ‘AI Camera.’ The AI technology in the camera is said to enable features like 3D Portrait Lighting and HDR. For selfies and video calls, there is an ‘AI Camera’ on the smartphone’s front panel that with a 24MP sensor.
The smartphone also sports a 7.1 multi-channel Hi-Fi audio chip that comes with support for 7-channel sound effects. For connectivity, it comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi Bluetooth v4.2, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.