Chinese smartphone company Vivo is all set to launch a new smartphone in India that will come with a pop-up selfie camera. The smartphone brand has sent a ‘Block Your Calendar’ invite to tech press for an event that is scheduled for February 20 to launch its new device. Although the invite sent by the company does not reveal the name of the smartphone that Vivo will be launching, it does show an outline of a device that comes with a pop-up selfie camera.
We should mention that pop-up selfie camera made its debut with the company’s much appreciated Vivo NEX smartphone that was launched last year. The smartphone was one among the first devices to come without a notch and the pop-up selfie camera was just a way of not housing the front-facing snapper on the handset’s display.
Coming back to Vivo’s invite, besides the date and the ‘Block Your Date’, it also mentions that ‘There’s a new pop star in town’. If the image of the smartphone wasn’t a hint enough, this only further points towards the fact that the company will be launching a new smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera.
We should mention that the smartphone in the invite could be the Vivo V15 Pro, which is said to be the successor of the company’s V11 Pro that was launched in India last year. Recent reports have suggested that Vivo is planning to launch the successor of V11 Pro with an elevating selfie camera. Another report also claimed that the upcoming device will not be named Vivo V13 Pro, but will instead be called as V15 Pro.
While Vivo NEX was priced at Rs 44,990 at the time of launch, the upcoming V15 Pro will not be that costly. This is because this time, Vivo wants to bring the experience of an elevating selfie camera to the masses with a more affordable model. So, the company has chosen the successor of V11 Pro to come with a pop-up selfie camera.
It has also been reported that Vivo V15 Pro comes with a triple camera setup on its back panel and will sport an in-display fingerprint scanner. Vivo V11 Pro was launched last year in India at a price of Rs 25,990.
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Popular multiplayer gamer PUBG Mobile had received the much-anticipated Zombies Mode and Resident Evil 2 beta update a few days back. And now, according to the latest reports, the Zombies final update 0.11.0 will be rolled out by the first week of February 2019.
We should mention that this timeline has been given by PUBG Mobile YouTuber and data-miner Mr Ghost Gaming. It will be interesting to see what Tencent has in store for us considering that the PUBG Mobile 0.11.0 patch notes do not mention outside of Zombies mode, which is known as Resident Evil: Sunset. To recall, Tencent Games announced its collaboration with RE Games a few days back.
As a part of the collaboration, some Resident Evil features were added to PUBG Mobile. Resident Evil 2 is a rather coveted game, especially for those who think it would be fun to hunt down zombies. And like Resident Evil 2, PUBG Mobile’s Zombie Mode will have undead enemies lurking hungry to devour you unless you can shoot them down. This will include regular zombies and boss enemies as well. Although the zombies mode is already out in beta, Tencent Games has not mentioned when it will be launching the stable update to all its players.
The weapons that were there prior to this update will still continue to be there. However, it is worth noticing that with the new Zombies mode, a few new weapons would also be added to the game. This includes the Minigun which is a six-barrel machinegun that shoots extremely fast and also, there is a Flamethrower. The PUBG Mobile Zombies mode is going to be situated in the Erangel map. You should know, that on killing the Zombies you can secure resources that you need in order to survive. PUBG Zombies Mode is also going to include moonlight to the Vikendi Map that was launched a few days back.
Apart from this, there are going to be added personal spaces, Resident Evil 2 main menu theme and music. Sanhok will be available in Arcade and you will find Air raid adjustment. Also, in Sanhok and Vikendi, the size of the air raid area is going to be reduced because the safe zone also reduces in size.
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Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphones have been in news for months now. The rumour mill about the Samsung Galaxy S10 series doesn’t seem to stop and now, a report about the most premium device in the series – Galaxy S10+ – has surfaced online.
According to the report in GSMArena that quoted an anonymous source, Samsung Galaxy S10+ will also be launched in a 12GB RAM/1TB storage option. However, this variant of the smartphone will be limited in quantity. It has also been reported that this model of Samsung Galaxy S10+ will come with a triple rear camera setup and feature dual selfie cameras.
While the source confirmed that Samsung will be launching three smartphones in its Galaxy S10 series, there was a small change that was mentioned too. While prior reports claim that the smallest 5.8-inch variant in the series will be called as Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, the GSMArena’s tipster has said that it will only “be the smallest Galaxy S10” because the handset will have the same processor and memory as others.
However, we should mention that the ‘smallest Galaxy S10’ will sport a dual rear camera setup at the back and only one selfie sensor on its front panel.
The regular Samsung Galaxy S10, which will come with a 6.1-inch display, will also come with a single selfie camera. However, it is worth pointing out that the device will have a triple rear camera setup.
All the three variants of the smartphone will house the same processor and memory, but Samsung Galaxy S10+ will be the only one to come in a 12GB RAM/1TB storage option too. As we mentioned earlier, the premium variant of the smartphone will come with two front cameras and three rear snappers.
The tipster has also said that all the three variants of Samsung Galaxy S10 will run the company’s new One UI software, come with 3.5mm headphone jacks and will be available in White, Black and Sea Green colour variants. The report also said that some models will also be available in Blue and Yellow colours. It also stated that the smartphones will be going on sale starting March 8.
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With smartphones becoming indispensable in our lives and with all the new and groundbreaking features they are coming up with, artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology which seems to be the most highlighted. So, to measure the AI capabilities of smartphones, Chinese benchmark testing company AnTuTu has released a public beta version of its AI testing app called ‘AI Review’. We should also mention that the website has made the apk file public to so that it can be downloaded from its official website.
However, AnTuTu has also stated in its blog post that it might not actually be possible to measure the capabilities of AI on a single score as there are many SoC makers, smartphone companies and software developers and they are all working to make their own version of the technology. However, there are some phone companies which have not released their SDK to allow other apps to read into their AIs and that puts a negative score to the smartphone’s AI. The version of Android on the smartphone will also affect the AI scores since Android 9.0 has new AI optimizations of its own.
Smartphone companies are putting AI in their devices as a means to get ahead of the competition. The usage of AI in a smartphone are many such as – obeying voice commands to open or close an app, clicking better pictures with AI enhancements in camera, AI Gaming mode to block the calls and message notifications and give a lag free gaming experience, AI System OS which watches the user’s usage of the device and apps and then optimizes the apps so that they consume less battery. But there are still limitations about what AI can do and how its performance can be measured.
That’s why the company has put a unified standard for testing of AI’s capabilities and major companies like Samsung, Qualcomm, Mediatek and Nvidia are cooperating with this idea. These companies together are developing a way to quantify AI performance across various implementations.
About how the benchmark works, it is divided into two sub-categories – Image classification and Object recognition. The Image classification test reviews test data which comprises of 200 images and is based on Inception V3 neural network whereas the second part of the benchmark, the Object recognition test reviews a 600-frame video which is based on the MobileNet SSD neural network. Both these neural networks are then translated a common term or language that is supported by the manufacturer of the AI through SDK. And if the chip does not support AI-related algorithms, and fails in these tests then AnTuTu marks it as unsatisfactory and unreliable.
Antutu has released a Chinese version of Antutu AI benchmark public beta today, which is available for download from Antutu official website https://t.co/ZLKczZyXac and China app stores now. How does your phone score on #AntutuAIBenchmark? Download the new app and have a try. pic.twitter.com/c1WASkBwcf
However, it is still not that simple, so AnTuTu has made a guard to keep the phones from cheating in this test. The score is determined by speed and accuracy, meaning accuracy cannot be satisfied to give speedy by wrong results. In that case they fail the test. AnTuTu wishes to set industry standard for AI. But even so it is clear that measuring AI’s performance on a number is complex and seems impossible. And high or low scores on the benchmark doesn’t necessarily mean that the phone or AI is excellent or obsolete. AI is still in its early stages of development and the AI makers still have a long way to go.
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Sony is expected to launch its Xperia XZ4 smartphone during the Mobile World Congress 2019 that is scheduled for the month of February. The MWC 2019 will begin on February 25 and go on till February 28. There is a specs sheet that has been leaked recently, which reveals the specifications of Sony’s upcoming smartphone. The screenshot of the specs sheet was allegedly taken from the South Korean technology company’s official mobile website. Though the specs sheet does not specify the name of the device as Sony Xperia XZ4, it is speculated to be the upcoming flagship smartphone by the company.
The Sony Xperia XZ4 will reportedly sport a 6.4-inch OLED display that comes with an aspect ratio of 21:9. According to the report, the display of the smartphone will have an HD+ resolution of 3360×1440 pixels and come with support for HDR. It will be protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 panel. There is going to be a single variant of the smartphone that will come with 6GB of RAM and have 128GB of storage onboard. Reportedly, the device will also have a microSD card slot. The Sony Xperia XZ4 is expected to run on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. According to leaks, the Sony Xperia XZ4 will pack a battery of 4,400mAh and measure 167x72x8.2mm and weigh 191 grams.
Sony Xperia XZ4 will come in four colour options—black, silver, blue and deep purple. The upcoming device by Sony will be an IP68 certified handset just like its predecessor model, Xperia XZ3. And just like its predecessor model, Sony Xperia XZ4 will sport an ultra-large display panel. The Sony Xperia XZ4 is supposed to be taller than the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.
The smartphone’s screen protector was leaked on Weibo recently and from the images, it looks like Sony is not going for an almost edge-to-edge, full screen experience.
According to Weibo, the Sony Xperia XZ4 is going to have a fingerprint scanner, volume rocker and power buttons placed on the right edge. In terms of connectivity options, the smartphone is going to have a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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After days and months of wait, Honor has finally launched its View 20 smartphone which sports the behemoth 48MP camera in India. It is the first smartphone to be launched in India with a punch hole display which replaces the traditional notch by putting a small camera setup on the top left side of the body. The punch hole camera makes a big difference in the screen-to-body ratio of the phone. The phone is a beautiful piece of tech to look at because of its Aurora Nanotexture pattern on its back which forms a V-shaped design when lights reflects from its surface. Everything about this phone is flagship grade and its price is also aggressive which puts it directly in competition with OnePlus 6T. OnePlus 6T will be facing a stiff competition from the Honor View 20 as it has similar specs and also has a similar price. OnePlus 6T which is already one of the best phones in the market right now sports a different processor than Honor View 20 but the performance is beastly. Comparison of these two phones shows that both these phones are very similar yet very different. Read our comparison to decide which smartphone is the perfect one for you:
Display:
Honor View 20: 6.4 inches IPS LCD display
OnePlus 6T: 6.41-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 6
Processor:
Honor View 20: 7nm octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 980
OnePlus 6T: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC
Primary camera:
Honor View 20: 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor + 3D ToF sensor
OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor + 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor
Selfie camera:
Honor View 20: 25MP selfie sensor
OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX371 sensor
RAM and storage:
Honor View 20: 6GB or 8GB RAM,128GB and 256GB storage options.
OnePlus 6T: 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB and 256GB storage variants
Support for microSD card:
Honor View 20: No Card Slot
OnePlus 6T: No Card Slot
Battery:
Honor View 20: 4,000mAh battery
OnePlus 6T: 3,700mAh that supports 5V/ 4A fast charge technology
Operating system:
Honor View 20: Android Pie 9.0 skinned with Magic UI 2.0
OnePlus 6T: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS
Starting price:
Honor View 20: Rs 37,999
OnePlus 6T: Rs 37,999
Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 come with Infinity-V displays, which basically mean that the smartphones have a waterdrop-shaped notch on top of their screens. While Samsung Galaxy M10 sports a 6.2-inch HD+ TFT display, Galaxy M20 features a 6.3-inch full HD+ display.
They come with face unlock feature
To add an extra layer of security, Samsung has added the face unlock feature in its new smartphones. While Samsung Galaxy M10 only comes with a face unlock, Galaxy M20 has a fingerprint sensor, as well as a face unlock feature.
Are available in two storage variants
Both the smartphones are available in two storage variants in India. While Samsung Galaxy M20’s base model comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, its high-end variant has 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Speaking of Samsung Galaxy M10, it is available in a 2GB RAM/16GB storage model and a 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant.
Powered by Samsung’s processors
The South Korean technology giant has used its own processors in the smartphones. While Samsung Galaxy M10 is powered by Exynos 7870 processor, Galaxy M20 houses an octa-core Exynos 7904 processor.
Have identical rear cameras
Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 come with dual camera setups on their back panels. Both the devices feature 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras. It is worth noticing that the 5MP lens has an ultra-wide sensor. The camera app of the smartphones has support for Live Bokeh mode and come with AR stickers.
But the selfie cameras are different
However, the selfie cameras of the devices are different. While Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with an 8MP selfie camera, Galaxy M10 has a 5MP front-facing snapper. We should mention that you can also enable the Live Focus mode while clicking selfies with the smartphones.
House ‘massive’ batteries
Samsung has touted its Galaxy M series smartphones to pack ‘massive’ batteries. The bigger sibling houses a 5,000mAh battery, and Galaxy M10 packs a 3,400mAh battery.
Run Android 8.1 Oreo
Both the smartphones run on Android 8.1 Ore skinned with Samsung’s Experience UI. However, it has been reported that they will be getting an update to Android Pie in August.
Made in India smartphones
We should mention that Samsung has first launched the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphone in India. Furthermore, the company also said that the devices have been made at its facility in Noida which is also the biggest smartphone-factory in the world.
Priced in the budget segment
The base model of Samsung Galaxy M10 is priced at Rs 7,990 and its high-end version costs Rs 8,990. On the other hand, the 3GB RAM model of Samsung Galaxy M20 costs Rs 10,990 and its 4GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 12,990. Both the smartphones will be available via Amazon India’s website and Samsung’s online store starting February 5.
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BenQ is a company that has been producing great monitors for all types of use. Weather its regular office work or hardcore gaming their monitors hardly disappoint. The latest to come for gamers is the LED innovation called BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor, which is a bit on the steeper side when you look at the asking price, but for high end rigs which demand a large 4K monitor, some might not mind spending. We spent some time with the flat screen monitor to understand what it is all about. This is our review of the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor.
Design
The BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor is a mammoth, when we talk about its size. At 28-inches wide diagonally, this monitor takes a lot of space on the desk, but does give you that much needed premium screen space when you are playing games like PUBG or DOTA 2. BenQ has designed this monitor well. It is simple to look at, yet has elements such as the bottom bar and the stand (dressed in silver), which give it a modern look.
The bezels are not too thick nor are they too thin. We know it is the era of bezel-less smartphones but monitors still have a long way to go. The buttons like power on/off, port selection and to control other settings are placed at the bottom right part of the LED monitor. The twin 2W speakers are also located underneath, hidden from the eye view. What they essentially do is amplify the sound, since they are down firing.
The rear side of the monitor is curved and has the BenQ branding on top. Here the company has also placed downward facing two HDMI as well as single display v1.4 ports (in case you want to connect a gaming console too along with the PC). Also, there is a headphones port located here too. Coming back to the front of the LED monitor, the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor also sports a standalone front facing HDR button, which converts the displayed imagery from SDR to HDR. Overall, the monitor did not take any time to setup, in about 5 minutes it was out of the box and on our table with everything attached ready to be evaluated.Performance
When it comes to performance the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor outshines many. Lets quickly talk about its technical specifications first. This LED monitor supports 4K UHD resolution and is built for gamers or video editors who have a lot of fire power inside their PC cabinets. The screen size is 27.9-inches (to be exact) and comes with a native contrast ratio of 1,000:1. Brightness is 300 nits, which is pretty bright for a gaming monitor.
You get to see everything clearly on screen thanks to the 1MS response time. It essentially keeps ghosting and frame lag at a bare minimum. The aspect ratio of this gaming thin tube is 16:9 and the refresh rate is 60 Hz. Both are needed when you are playing the latest demanding games. We ran it through the paces and the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor kept amazing us again and again.
The picture quality is very nice and sharp. Colours are brilliant and blacks are deep. The viewing angle could have been better as it only supports up to 170 degree and not 178 degree. But hey, this monitor is built for single viewing experience and not a shared view, so higher than 170 degree really does not matter. Video editors would also love the large display since it gives them a lot of screen area to work with. At 28-inches they do no require a second monitor.
The sound output as said before is very loud and is good if you want to enjoy a movie here and there. However, for gaming we suggest a use of a good gaming headphone. Eye care and blue light features are also embedded on the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor, along with smart focus. This essentially focuses on the area you really need to focus on, on the screen. HDR presets work well and the picture on screen becomes quite vibrant, once turned on. You might want to experiment with the settings according to your game preference.
Verdict
The BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor is not a power hog and consumes less than 55watts when turned on. Overall, we loved the gaming monitor. Yes, the company could have installed more powerful audio drivers in the cabinet and maybe the price could have been a little lower. Nonetheless, if you have the money to spend go for this gaming monitor without a doubt.
Pros
Excellent response rate
Multiple devices can be connected
Superb picture clarity
Cons
Sound could have been better
Price
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Just when we though the Indian mobile makers are down and out, LAVA has announced a new smartphone for the Indian market. LAVA International has launched a new flagship phone named Z92 that comes with Helio P22 Octa-core processor, 6.2-inch notched display and AI Gaming Mode. The phone is priced at Rs 9,999. It comes packed with various AI modes to make the user experience better and easier. It has AI Studio Mode with 6 different camera modes to capture images and the AI Gaming Mode hopes to make the gaming experience on the device lag-free.
Jasneet Singh who is the Head of the Smartphones of LAVA International said, “We are excited to announce the launch of LAVA Z92 under the Z series. Keeping in mind the demand of consumers who look for higher performance, durability and a bigger screen along with great looks, we are excited to present our first offering of 2019, the LAVA Z92. This smartphone is equipped with Helio P22 Octa-Core Processor for unrestricted multitasking.”
LAVA Z92
Lava Z92 has 8.02mm thick body and it comes equipped with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for drop and scratch protection. Over that, it also has 3,260mAh battery powering the device which is normal according to the norms of smartphones today, but the company has claimed that the phone can offer 1.5 days of usage on a single charge. It comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, which is expendable to 256 GB using a microSD card.
Talking about the camera, it comes equipped with an 8MP front camera and 13MP back camera with dual flash. The smartphone is on special offer with Jio through which the customers will get Rs 2,200 cashback in the form of 44 vouchers of Rs 50 each in the MyJio App, if they recharge with Rs 198 or Rs 299 plan. They will also get up to 50GB of additional 4G data in the form of one additional data voucher of 5GB per recharge for a maximum of 10 recharges. Other features include, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
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There might be some changes coming to the Snapchat app. In the next update photos or public posts could last for longer or even can be permanent. Also, Snapchat might reveal the identities of those users who make a post public. These changes might help Snapchat to lure users by making content shared publicly through “Our Story” section, available outside Snapchat. This could also lead to the creation of a new revenue source for money-losing Snap (makers of Snapchat), that has seen users base decline.
Snapchat photo and video content that is shared to “Our Story” would be affected and users would still have the option of deleting stories. Public stories have already been extended by Snap, but making them not last for a longer duration or revealing more about users who creates them is something which Snapchat has been known for.
To talk about its lucrative business, Snap’s stock has been under pressure as investors question it’s plans to reach profitability. Snap’s shares on Friday closed to approximately 60 percent below their initial public offering price that dates back to March 2017. To speak of public posts, Snap does not charge for access to public data as of now. However, it could earn more advertising revenue if Snaps embedded outside of Snapchat lasts longer.
To recall, Twitter was one of the first social media platforms to provide access to public posts and reported $108 million, roughly Rs 770 crores in the third-quarter revenue from non-advertising businesses like data licensing. Twitter sells access to more than 500 million daily tweets to customers including analytics firms, news organisations and financial institutions that use trending tickers and stories to place trades.
Snapchat might also think on the same lines that can bring fresh revenue to the system. The ailing company is very popular amongst the younger generation and teenager, who are also on the decline. New features might bring them back to the platform and revenue could rise.
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Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 come with Infinity-V displays, which basically mean that the smartphones have a waterdrop-shaped notch on top of their screens. While Samsung Galaxy M10 sports a 6.2-inch HD+ TFT display, Galaxy M20 features a 6.3-inch full HD+ display.
To add an extra layer of security, Samsung has added the face unlock feature in its new smartphones. While Samsung Galaxy M10 only comes with a face unlock, Galaxy M20 has a fingerprint sensor, as well as a face unlock feature.
Both the smartphones are available in two storage variants in India. While Samsung Galaxy M20’s base model comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, its high-end variant has 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Speaking of Samsung Galaxy M10, it is available in a 2GB RAM/16GB storage model and a 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant.
The South Korean technology giant has used its own processors in the smartphones. While Samsung Galaxy M10 is powered by Exynos 7870 processor, Galaxy M20 houses an octa-core Exynos 7904 processor.
Samsung has touted its Galaxy M series smartphones to pack ‘massive’ batteries. The bigger sibling houses a 5,000mAh battery, and Galaxy M10 packs a 3,400mAh battery.
We should mention that Samsung has first launched the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphone in India. Furthermore, the company also said that the devices have been made at its facility in Noida which is also the biggest smartphone-factory in the world.
The base model of Samsung Galaxy M10 is priced at Rs 7,990 and its high-end version costs Rs 8,990. On the other hand, the 3GB RAM model of Samsung Galaxy M20 costs Rs 10,990 and its 4GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 12,990. Both the smartphones will be available via Amazon India’s website and Samsung’s online store starting February 5.
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Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 come with Infinity-V displays, which basically mean that the smartphones have a waterdrop-shaped notch on top of their screens. While Samsung Galaxy M10 sports a 6.2-inch HD+ TFT display, Galaxy M20 features a 6.3-inch full HD+ display.
To add an extra layer of security, Samsung has added the face unlock feature in its new smartphones. While Samsung Galaxy M10 only comes with a face unlock, Galaxy M20 has a fingerprint sensor, as well as a face unlock feature.
Both the smartphones are available in two storage variants in India. While Samsung Galaxy M20’s base model comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, its high-end variant has 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Speaking of Samsung Galaxy M10, it is available in a 2GB RAM/16GB storage model and a 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant.
The South Korean technology giant has used its own processors in the smartphones. While Samsung Galaxy M10 is powered by Exynos 7870 processor, Galaxy M20 houses an octa-core Exynos 7904 processor.
Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 come with dual camera setups on their back panels. Both the devices feature 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras. It is worth noticing that the 5MP lens has an ultra-wide sensor. The camera app of the smartphones has support for Live Bokeh mode and come with AR stickers.
However, the selfie cameras of the devices are different. While Samsung Galaxy M20 comes with an 8MP selfie camera, Galaxy M10 has a 5MP front-facing snapper. We should mention that you can also enable the Live Focus mode while clicking selfies with the smartphones.
Samsung has touted its Galaxy M series smartphones to pack ‘massive’ batteries. The bigger sibling houses a 5,000mAh battery, and Galaxy M10 packs a 3,400mAh battery.
Both the smartphones run on Android 8.1 Ore skinned with Samsung’s Experience UI. However, it has been reported that they will be getting an update to Android Pie in August.
We should mention that Samsung has first launched the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphone in India. Furthermore, the company also said that the devices have been made at its facility in Noida which is also the biggest smartphone-factory in the world.
The base model of Samsung Galaxy M10 is priced at Rs 7,990 and its high-end version costs Rs 8,990. On the other hand, the 3GB RAM model of Samsung Galaxy M20 costs Rs 10,990 and its 4GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 12,990. Both the smartphones will be available via Amazon India’s website and Samsung’s online store starting February 5.
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Performance
When it comes to performance the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor outshines many. Lets quickly talk about its technical specifications first. This LED monitor supports 4K UHD resolution and is built for gamers or video editors who have a lot of fire power inside their PC cabinets. The screen size is 27.9-inches (to be exact) and comes with a native contrast ratio of 1,000:1. Brightness is 300 nits, which is pretty bright for a gaming monitor.
You get to see everything clearly on screen thanks to the 1MS response time. It essentially keeps ghosting and frame lag at a bare minimum. The aspect ratio of this gaming thin tube is 16:9 and the refresh rate is 60 Hz. Both are needed when you are playing the latest demanding games. We ran it through the paces and the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor kept amazing us again and again.
The picture quality is very nice and sharp. Colours are brilliant and blacks are deep. The viewing angle could have been better as it only supports up to 170 degree and not 178 degree. But hey, this monitor is built for single viewing experience and not a shared view, so higher than 170 degree really does not matter. Video editors would also love the large display since it gives them a lot of screen area to work with. At 28-inches they do no require a second monitor.
The sound output as said before is very loud and is good if you want to enjoy a movie here and there. However, for gaming we suggest a use of a good gaming headphone. Eye care and blue light features are also embedded on the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor, along with smart focus. This essentially focuses on the area you really need to focus on, on the screen. HDR presets work well and the picture on screen becomes quite vibrant, once turned on. You might want to experiment with the settings according to your game preference.
Verdict
The BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor is not a power hog and consumes less than 55watts when turned on. Overall, we loved the gaming monitor. Yes, the company could have installed more powerful audio drivers in the cabinet and maybe the price could have been a little lower. Nonetheless, if you have the money to spend go for this gaming monitor without a doubt.
Pros
Excellent response rate
Multiple devices can be connected
Superb picture clarity
Cons
Sound could have been better
Price
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Performance
When it comes to performance the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor outshines many. Lets quickly talk about its technical specifications first. This LED monitor supports 4K UHD resolution and is built for gamers or video editors who have a lot of fire power inside their PC cabinets. The screen size is 27.9-inches (to be exact) and comes with a native contrast ratio of 1,000:1. Brightness is 300 nits, which is pretty bright for a gaming monitor.
You get to see everything clearly on screen thanks to the 1MS response time. It essentially keeps ghosting and frame lag at a bare minimum. The aspect ratio of this gaming thin tube is 16:9 and the refresh rate is 60 Hz. Both are needed when you are playing the latest demanding games. We ran it through the paces and the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor kept amazing us again and again.
The picture quality is very nice and sharp. Colours are brilliant and blacks are deep. The viewing angle could have been better as it only supports up to 170 degree and not 178 degree. But hey, this monitor is built for single viewing experience and not a shared view, so higher than 170 degree really does not matter. Video editors would also love the large display since it gives them a lot of screen area to work with. At 28-inches they do no require a second monitor.
The sound output as said before is very loud and is good if you want to enjoy a movie here and there. However, for gaming we suggest a use of a good gaming headphone. Eye care and blue light features are also embedded on the BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor, along with smart focus. This essentially focuses on the area you really need to focus on, on the screen. HDR presets work well and the picture on screen becomes quite vibrant, once turned on. You might want to experiment with the settings according to your game preference.
Verdict
The BenQ EL2870U gaming monitor is not a power hog and consumes less than 55watts when turned on. Overall, we loved the gaming monitor. Yes, the company could have installed more powerful audio drivers in the cabinet and maybe the price could have been a little lower. Nonetheless, if you have the money to spend go for this gaming monitor without a doubt.
Pros
Excellent response rate
Multiple devices can be connected
Superb picture clarity
Cons
Sound could have been better
Price
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