Xiaomi, OnePlus may get another rival in India soon
Since the last few years, Chinese technology companies have taken over a major portion of the Indian smartphone market. While Xiaomi has been leading the budget segment, OnePlus has been ruling the premium segment for the last three quarters now.
And there is no denying the fact that the Indian smartphone market is overcrowded and has too many brands competing with one another. But that’s surely not deterring enough for a Chinese smartphone company which wants to make its comeback in the country. We are talking about Meizu.
The smartphone maker first forayed in India in 2015 with it M1 Note smartphone. Post that, Meizu went on to launch a few more smartphones in the country. However, it has been quite some time since the company launched its last device in India. The last Meizu smartphone to be launched in India was the Pro 7 mobile that was rolled out in July 2017.
However, now things are set to change. According to a report in BGR India, the company will be making a comeback in India in December this year and will be targeting both budget and premium segments.
The report further said that the company plans to launch three smartphones in India. Among these, a smartphone codenamed ‘M16-TH’ will compete directly with the OnePlus 6T (review). The other two smartphones by Meizu will be a part of the affordable range and will rival smartphones from Xiaomi.
It is worth noticing that besides these three smartphones, Meizu also has plans to launch two more devices in January 2019, as per the report.
Since the company is re-entering the Indian market, it is bound to have done some homework in order to compete with industry leaders.
To recall, the latest report from Counterpoint Research said that Xiaomi is the currently the biggest smartphone brand in India and accounts for 23% of the total shipments. And if we talk about the premium segment of the Indian smartphone market, OnePlus has been dominating it with over 30% market share. Another report by Counterpoint says that within just five months of its launch, OnePlus 6 has become the Chinese smartphone maker’s highest selling model.
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This is when PlayStation 5 and updated Xbox may be announced
If you are a gamer, then you must be waiting for an upgrade of the Xbox or PlayStation 4. This year, the world of gaming did see some exciting new games, but the devices that are used to play these games – PlayStation 4 or Xbox One – are almost five years old. While they do perfectly execute games of all kinds, we could definitely do with an update.
An interesting fact about these gaming consoles is that even though they have not been updated for so many years, they are still selling units. However, according to NPD analyst Mat Piscatella, the sales of the two popular gaming consoles are expected to drop next year. He also added that because of this, both the companies – Microsoft and Sony – are expected to announce the updated versions of their gaming consoles next year. It has been reported that these devices will be called as Xbox Scarlet and PS5. However, we should mention that these are just expected names, and there is no official word about them from either of the two companies.
It is worth noticing that he has only said that the two devices will be announced this year. Considering this, reports are suggesting that while the Microsoft and Sony will unveil the devices in 2019, their official launch will only be held in 2020. This is totally in line with previous reports that claimed that we might get the first look of the new consoles from the companies in 2019. So if you have been waiting for the next gaming console, you will have to be a little more patient.
As of now, we don’t know anything else about the upcoming gaming consoles. However, taking into account that the consoles will be getting an upgrade after so many year, we can expect a more powerful processor, faster GPU and an increase in storage and memory.
The current model, PlayStation 4, is powered by a custom AMD-built x86 multi-core processor that is clubbed with an AMD GPU. With these configurations, it directly competes with Microsoft’s XBox One, which is also a favourite among gamers.
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Nokia 8.1, Nokia 7.1 and Nokia 2.1 Plus to launch in India on December 6
HMD Global has sent out media invites for an event in New Delhi that is scheduled for December 6. Although as of now, the invite only says ‘Save the date’ and a more forma invite is expected to be sent in the next few days, the company is likely to launch the Nokia 8.1 smartphone in India. It is the rebranded version of Nokia X7 and may also be called Nokia 7.1 Plus.
HMD Global has been teasing the launch of that smartphone with #ExpectMore hashtag on Nokia Mobile India Twitter handle and from the teasers, one can easily spot the display notch the device will sport. The company is also expected to launch the Nokia 7.1 smartphone in the country.
It is also worth noticing that HMD Global is holding an event in Dubai on December 5 where it is expected to launch Nokia 8.1, Nokia 2.1 Plus and the awaited Nokia 9. So there is is a possibility that at the company’s event in India the next day, the same smartphones will be launched along with Nokia 7.1 mobile. Earlier this month, a report had surfaced online which claimed that Nokia 8.1 is going to be launched in India with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The same report further claimed that the smartphone will be priced at Rs 23,999. Nokia 8.1 is said to be the global variant of Nokia X7 that was launched in China last month. The smartphone was launched in three variants in China – 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage. The three models were priced at CNY 1,699, CNY 1,999, and CNY 2,499 respectively. Reports have suggested that HMD Global will be launching the Nokia 9 smartphone in Dubai at its event on December 5. Although there is no official word on it, but we can hope to see the smartphone getting launched in India the next day, considering how closely the two launch events are scheduled. At Nokia 7.1’s launch in Europe last month, the company had said that it will be announcing the smartphone’s India pricing and availability later. And now that the company has sent out invites for an event on December 6, one can fully expect it to make the announcement there. Additionally, the Nokia 2.1 Plus is expected to be unveiled. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.The picture's about to get rosy with an epic viewing experience. Get ready to #ExpectMore pic.twitter.com/Tj5XfNuN0h
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) review: You won’t believe the pictures it can click!
Samsung made headlines last month when it launched the world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras. Needless to say, all photography lovers and Samsung fans were waiting for Galaxy A9 (2018) to come to India too. And the company was quick to launch it here, barely a month after its global launch. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has a beautiful glass-body design, comes in colours that make it stand out, sports the Infinity display and its key feature is obviously the cameras. We got to spend a few days with the smartphone. Read the rest of our review to know if it’s the right buy for you or not:
The dual tone gradient glass back panel makes the newly launched Samsung Galaxy A9 look extremely premium. It houses the quad-camera setup, which is vertically stacked, and has the fingerprint sensor and Samsung branding. One thing we have always liked about Samsung devices is that they don’t have the camera bump at the back. And Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is no exception to that rule. The side edges of the smartphone house the volume rocker, power and Bixby buttons. You’ll find the SIM tray at the top and a Type-C port, speaker grille, and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.
Flip over, and you’ll see the 6.3-inch display of the smartphone. Unlike most other smartphones that have been launched recently, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comes without a notch. And honestly, we don’t have any complains. The bezels at the top and bottom of the device are equal in size. Above the display are the selfie camera, earpiece and the LED flash, and at the bottom, there are in-display navigation buttons.
One thing we really liked about the smartphone is the number of colours it is available in. You can pick up the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) in Bubblegum Pink, Lemonade Blue and Caviar Black colours. We found the Pink and the Blue colours of the device to be rather unconventional, but Black was rather ordinary. The one that we got for review was dressed in Blue.
Speaking of the display of the smartphone, it comes with 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display. If we had to describe the display of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) in a single word, we would call it superb.
You will get an excellent contrast and the ability to switch between various screen modes including Adaptive display, AMOLED cinema, AMOLED photo and Basic. The Blue light filter option is there for those who have a tendency of using their smartphones in low light or complete darkness. You can enable it manually or schedule the time for it to be enabled on its own.
It projects extremely vibrant colours while maintaining accuracy, and they remain consistent at different viewing angles. But then, the company is known to make devices with beautiful displays. The images were as sharp and clear as one can expect them to be, and we seriously couldn’t put our phone down while we were watching videos on it. We even played 4K content on it, and it turned out to be perfect. While watching videos, you can pinch to zoom in so that they fill the entire screen. It’s a small tip that you can follow for a better viewing experience. During our time with the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), we had no trouble with sunlight readability on the device.
Having said that, we should clarify that this does not mean that the performance on Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) was bad. It was good, in fact. But we have used devices with more high-end processors so we know that it could have been better than what it is.
Coming back to the specifications of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), the smartphone comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and has 128GB of onboard storage. The device runs Android 8.0 Oreo skinned with Experience UI and is promised to get the update for Android Pie. Galaxy A9 (2018) houses a 3,800mAh battery and comes with a fingerprint sensor as well as Face Unlock feature.
Coming to the software of the smartphone, we would have been happier to see fewer pre-installed apps on the device. In spite of the price tag, Galaxy A9 (2018) comes with apps like Dailyhunt, Amazon, Amazon Prime Video, etc. Other than this, rest was good. The smartphone has support for Bixby and on swiping right from the Home Screen, you will see updates that the digital assistant curates for you. Besides this, if you don’t like the on-screen navigation buttons, you can enable gestures to replace them from the Settings of the smartphone. You can also decide if you wish to see app icons with frames or without them. Overall, the experience was good, but we are waiting for the device to get the Android 9.0 Pie update so that it gets the latest features that its rivals like OnePlus 6T come with.
We did a lot of multitasking with the device. There were times when we used it for navigation for two straight hours and kept watching videos or playing games simultaneously. And we were happy that it took it well.
Speaking of gaming, you may find the smartphone warming up a bit when you play heavy games on it. It cannot be called a heating issue, but it does warm up a bit, which is something very common with smartphones that have a glass body. But then, as we mentioned earlier, the company is focusing on photography and not power performance with Galaxy A9 (2018). If you like to play only simple games like Alto’s Odyssey and Temple Run 2, it should not be a problem for you. Only heavy gamers would not be as happy as others.
The call quality of the smartphone was good. We even tried making calls from an elevator, and we could do that without facing any problem. The fingerprint sensor is very accurate and it worked for us each time we tried using it. However, the same cannot be said for the face unlock of the phone. It sometimes didn’t work too well in dark or dimly lit areas.
The 3,800mAh battery was decent. It will last you almost an entire day with heavy usage involving games, YouTube videos, playing music, and long phone calls. If your usage is moderate, it may even last longer. We observed that gaming on the device does consume battery quicker than performing other tasks.
Now let’s talk about the key highlight of the smartphone – its cameras. To recall, Samsung Galaxy A9 has a 24MP sensor (wide f/1.7 aperture), a 10MP telephoto sensor that features 2x optical zoom (f/2.4 aperture), an 8MP ultra-wide sensor that has a 120-degree lens (f/2.4 aperture) and a 5MP depth sensor (f/2.2 aperture). The company has also said that in lowly-lit conditions, the smartphone combines data from four pixels of primary sensors in order to enhance the quality of the images taken. The modes on the camera app of the smartphone include Panorama, Pro, Beauty, Live Focus, Auto, Scene Optimiser, Super Slow-Mo, AR Emoji, Hyperlapse, and Slow Motion.
Speaking of the images the camera managed to capture, we have to say we are impressed. The details, the clarity and the colour accuracy are as good as one can expect them to be in the given price range. The shots we took in well-lit conditions came out great and we managed to click some really nice ones during our time with the phone. Moving to the shots taken in dimly lit conditions, the smartphone did a good job there too. The images didn’t lose their clarity or colour quality. We even transferred the photos to our laptop and saw them, and we are extremely happy with the results that we got. Some of them are also on our Instagram channel here. However, at night, the smartphone takes a longer time to focus on the object that is being clicked.
We even clicked some images with Live Focus enabled and the quality of images still remained consistent. Only when we zoomed in to click images did we observe some noise in the photos.
We are extremely happy with the 24MP selfie camera of the device too. Other than the normal Selfie mode, users can choose from Selfie Focus mode, AR Emoji and Wide Selfie mode. While Seflie Focus adds the Bokeh effect to the photos, the AR Emoji has Snapchat-like filters and Wide Selfie lets you capture more area in your picture. Most selfies that we clicked with Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) turned out to be great. We didn’t even consider editing them before we uploaded them on social media. And how many smartphones can give you results like that?
When we ran a few benchmark tests on the device, it scored 1,611 and 5,423 in Single and Multi-core score in Geekbench and 1,41,420 in Antutu. All indicate better than mediocre performance.
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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Design and Display
On the first look, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) mobile will remind you of Samsung’s triple camera phone, Galaxy A7 (2018). But then, there are reasonable number of differences between the two. While Galaxy A7 (2018) comes with a flat back panel, Samsung’s new offering’s glass back panel curves towards the edges. Since Samsung Galaxy A9 is a big smartphone, these edges facilitate one handed usage.
The dual tone gradient glass back panel makes the newly launched Samsung Galaxy A9 look extremely premium. It houses the quad-camera setup, which is vertically stacked, and has the fingerprint sensor and Samsung branding. One thing we have always liked about Samsung devices is that they don’t have the camera bump at the back. And Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is no exception to that rule. The side edges of the smartphone house the volume rocker, power and Bixby buttons. You’ll find the SIM tray at the top and a Type-C port, speaker grille, and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.
Flip over, and you’ll see the 6.3-inch display of the smartphone. Unlike most other smartphones that have been launched recently, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) comes without a notch. And honestly, we don’t have any complains. The bezels at the top and bottom of the device are equal in size. Above the display are the selfie camera, earpiece and the LED flash, and at the bottom, there are in-display navigation buttons.
One thing we really liked about the smartphone is the number of colours it is available in. You can pick up the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) in Bubblegum Pink, Lemonade Blue and Caviar Black colours. We found the Pink and the Blue colours of the device to be rather unconventional, but Black was rather ordinary. The one that we got for review was dressed in Blue.
Speaking of the display of the smartphone, it comes with 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display. If we had to describe the display of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) in a single word, we would call it superb.
You will get an excellent contrast and the ability to switch between various screen modes including Adaptive display, AMOLED cinema, AMOLED photo and Basic. The Blue light filter option is there for those who have a tendency of using their smartphones in low light or complete darkness. You can enable it manually or schedule the time for it to be enabled on its own.
It projects extremely vibrant colours while maintaining accuracy, and they remain consistent at different viewing angles. But then, the company is known to make devices with beautiful displays. The images were as sharp and clear as one can expect them to be, and we seriously couldn’t put our phone down while we were watching videos on it. We even played 4K content on it, and it turned out to be perfect. While watching videos, you can pinch to zoom in so that they fill the entire screen. It’s a small tip that you can follow for a better viewing experience. During our time with the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), we had no trouble with sunlight readability on the device.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Performance and Cameras
Before we start talking about the performance of the smartphone, let’s take a look at rest of the specifications of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). The new offering by Samsung is powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 660 processor. Now this can be something not everyone would be happy with, considering there are cheaper devices available which come with the most high-end processor that is available – Snapdragon 845. We understand that the smartphone focusses more on photography and less on speed and power-packed performance, but we would have been happier to see Snapdragon 710 instead of Snapdragon 660.
Having said that, we should clarify that this does not mean that the performance on Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) was bad. It was good, in fact. But we have used devices with more high-end processors so we know that it could have been better than what it is.
Coming back to the specifications of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), the smartphone comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and has 128GB of onboard storage. The device runs Android 8.0 Oreo skinned with Experience UI and is promised to get the update for Android Pie. Galaxy A9 (2018) houses a 3,800mAh battery and comes with a fingerprint sensor as well as Face Unlock feature.
Coming to the software of the smartphone, we would have been happier to see fewer pre-installed apps on the device. In spite of the price tag, Galaxy A9 (2018) comes with apps like Dailyhunt, Amazon, Amazon Prime Video, etc. Other than this, rest was good. The smartphone has support for Bixby and on swiping right from the Home Screen, you will see updates that the digital assistant curates for you. Besides this, if you don’t like the on-screen navigation buttons, you can enable gestures to replace them from the Settings of the smartphone. You can also decide if you wish to see app icons with frames or without them. Overall, the experience was good, but we are waiting for the device to get the Android 9.0 Pie update so that it gets the latest features that its rivals like OnePlus 6T come with.
We did a lot of multitasking with the device. There were times when we used it for navigation for two straight hours and kept watching videos or playing games simultaneously. And we were happy that it took it well.
Speaking of gaming, you may find the smartphone warming up a bit when you play heavy games on it. It cannot be called a heating issue, but it does warm up a bit, which is something very common with smartphones that have a glass body. But then, as we mentioned earlier, the company is focusing on photography and not power performance with Galaxy A9 (2018). If you like to play only simple games like Alto’s Odyssey and Temple Run 2, it should not be a problem for you. Only heavy gamers would not be as happy as others.
The call quality of the smartphone was good. We even tried making calls from an elevator, and we could do that without facing any problem. The fingerprint sensor is very accurate and it worked for us each time we tried using it. However, the same cannot be said for the face unlock of the phone. It sometimes didn’t work too well in dark or dimly lit areas.
The 3,800mAh battery was decent. It will last you almost an entire day with heavy usage involving games, YouTube videos, playing music, and long phone calls. If your usage is moderate, it may even last longer. We observed that gaming on the device does consume battery quicker than performing other tasks.
Now let’s talk about the key highlight of the smartphone – its cameras. To recall, Samsung Galaxy A9 has a 24MP sensor (wide f/1.7 aperture), a 10MP telephoto sensor that features 2x optical zoom (f/2.4 aperture), an 8MP ultra-wide sensor that has a 120-degree lens (f/2.4 aperture) and a 5MP depth sensor (f/2.2 aperture). The company has also said that in lowly-lit conditions, the smartphone combines data from four pixels of primary sensors in order to enhance the quality of the images taken. The modes on the camera app of the smartphone include Panorama, Pro, Beauty, Live Focus, Auto, Scene Optimiser, Super Slow-Mo, AR Emoji, Hyperlapse, and Slow Motion.
Speaking of the images the camera managed to capture, we have to say we are impressed. The details, the clarity and the colour accuracy are as good as one can expect them to be in the given price range. The shots we took in well-lit conditions came out great and we managed to click some really nice ones during our time with the phone. Moving to the shots taken in dimly lit conditions, the smartphone did a good job there too. The images didn’t lose their clarity or colour quality. We even transferred the photos to our laptop and saw them, and we are extremely happy with the results that we got. Some of them are also on our Instagram channel here. However, at night, the smartphone takes a longer time to focus on the object that is being clicked.
We even clicked some images with Live Focus enabled and the quality of images still remained consistent. Only when we zoomed in to click images did we observe some noise in the photos.
We are extremely happy with the 24MP selfie camera of the device too. Other than the normal Selfie mode, users can choose from Selfie Focus mode, AR Emoji and Wide Selfie mode. While Seflie Focus adds the Bokeh effect to the photos, the AR Emoji has Snapchat-like filters and Wide Selfie lets you capture more area in your picture. Most selfies that we clicked with Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) turned out to be great. We didn’t even consider editing them before we uploaded them on social media. And how many smartphones can give you results like that?
When we ran a few benchmark tests on the device, it scored 1,611 and 5,423 in Single and Multi-core score in Geekbench and 1,41,420 in Antutu. All indicate better than mediocre performance.
Verdict and Final Words
The pros outweigh the cons here. In terms of design, Samsung Galaxy A9 is an absolute stunner, it has a great display and the photography on the device truly lives up to what the company promised. Samsung could have used a better processor, but even with Snapdragon 660, the performance of the smartphone was smooth. And because the device has been promised to get an Android 9.0 Pie update, we can’t consider Android Oreo as a minus. If you value speed in a smartphone over everything else, you would be happier with a OnePlus 6T. However, if you don’t use power hungry apps on your smartphone and want decent battery backup, Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) makes for a good buy. And needless to say, if you are a photography lover, you should just buy it already. Pros Amazing Cameras, Beautiful design, Vibrant display Cons Processor could be better, Warms up while playing heavy games, Face Unlock could be better. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.[Video] Honor 8C: Unboxing and First Impressions
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Honour 8C is going to lie in the mid-budget segment of the Indian smartphone industry. We got the device over to run through our test setup, but before that here is the unboxing and our first impressions of the latest smartphone by Honor.
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Apple iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Comparison
After being launched at event in London last month, Huawei Mate 20 Pro has today finally come to the Indian smartphone market. The exorbitant pricing of the newly launched Huawei Mate 20 Pro makes it directly compete with Apple iPhone XS Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Here, we compare the specifications of all the three devices so that you can device which one is the perfect buy for you:
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 6.39-inch QHD+ curved OLED display
Apple iPhone XS Max: 6.5-inch OLED HDR Super Retina display
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD+ Infinity screen
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor
Apple iPhone XS Max: A12 Bionic processor
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 40MP primary wide-angle sensor + 20MP ultra wide angle sensor + 8MP 3X telephoto sensor
Apple iPhone XS Max: 12MP wide-angle lens + 12MP telephoto lens
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Dual rear camera setup with 12MP telephoto and wide angle sensors
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 24MP RGB selfie camera
Apple iPhone XS Max: 7MP TrueDepth camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 8MP autofocus camera
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.
Apple iPhone XS Max: 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM/512GB onboard storage.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Up to 256GB (nano memry card).
Apple iPhone XS Max: No microSD card slot
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Up to 512GB
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 4,200mAh battery
Apple iPhone XS Max: Lasts up to one and a half hours longer than iPhone X.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 4,000mAh battery
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.
Apple iPhone XS Max: iOS 12
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Android 8.1 Oreo
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Rs 69,990
Apple iPhone XS Max: The 64GB storage variant costs Rs 1,09,900, 256GB variant is available at Rs 1,24,900 and 512GB variant is priced at Rs 1,44,900.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: The 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage version costs Rs 67,900 and the 8GB RAM/512GB storage variant is priced at Rs 84,900.
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Display
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 6.39-inch QHD+ curved OLED display
Apple iPhone XS Max: 6.5-inch OLED HDR Super Retina display
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD+ Infinity screen
Processor
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor
Apple iPhone XS Max: A12 Bionic processor
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor
Primary camera
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 40MP primary wide-angle sensor + 20MP ultra wide angle sensor + 8MP 3X telephoto sensor
Apple iPhone XS Max: 12MP wide-angle lens + 12MP telephoto lens
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Dual rear camera setup with 12MP telephoto and wide angle sensors
Selfie camera
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 24MP RGB selfie camera
Apple iPhone XS Max: 7MP TrueDepth camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 8MP autofocus camera
RAM and storage
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.
Apple iPhone XS Max: 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM/512GB onboard storage.
Support for microSD card
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Up to 256GB (nano memry card).
Apple iPhone XS Max: No microSD card slot
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Up to 512GB
Battery
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 4,200mAh battery
Apple iPhone XS Max: Lasts up to one and a half hours longer than iPhone X.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 4,000mAh battery
Operating system
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.
Apple iPhone XS Max: iOS 12
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Android 8.1 Oreo
Price
Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Rs 69,990
Apple iPhone XS Max: The 64GB storage variant costs Rs 1,09,900, 256GB variant is available at Rs 1,24,900 and 512GB variant is priced at Rs 1,44,900.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: The 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage version costs Rs 67,900 and the 8GB RAM/512GB storage variant is priced at Rs 84,900.
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[td_smart_list_end] Huawei Mate 20 Pro with triple rear cameras, 4,200mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has today launched its latest flagship smartphone, Mate 20 Pro, in India today. Among the key highlights of Huawei Mate 20 Pro are its triple rear camera setup, the company’s latest top-end mobile processor, wireless charging technology, wireless reverse charging, and IP68 certification. The smartphone was launched globally last month along with Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20X and Mate 20 RS. Here’s a look at the complete specifications and pricing details of Huawei Mate 20 Pro:
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro price in India
Huawei Mate 20 Pro is available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage that is priced at Rs 69,990. The smartphone comes in Emerald Green and Twilight colour options. It is exclusively via Amazon India’s website.Huawei Mate 20 Pro specifications
Coming to the specifications, Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes with dual-SIM functionality and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0 out of the box. The smartphone sports a 6.39-inch QHD+ curved OLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen to body ratio of 86.9%. The display of Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a fingerprint sensor. Powered by the company’s flagship HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor, the smartphone comes with 6GB. The device comes with 128GB storage and users can also install a nano-memory card of up to 256GB. Coming to the optics, Huawei Mate 20 Pro mobile sports a triple rear camera setup that comes with a 40MP primary wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 20MP ultra wide angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture, and an 8MP 3X telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture and Optical Imaging Stabalization. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP RGB selfie camera that has an f/2.0 aperture and comes with support for 3D facial unlocking. The smartphone houses a 4,200mAh battery that supports 40W SuperCharge technology and 15W fast wireless charging technology. Huawei Mate 20 Pro also comes with support for wireless reverse charging, so it can be used to charge other Qi wireless devices. On the connectivity front, Huawei Mate 20 Pro has support for 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a barometer, an electronic compass, a gyroscope, an infrared sensor, and a proximity sensor. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.LG to launch its foldable device in January 2019
A few weeks back, Samsung gave us the first look of its foldable device at its developer conference. And now, according to reports, its arch rival LG has also hinted that it is working on a foldable too.
The consumer electronics maker has applied for three brand name registrations at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). These include Flexi, Foldi, and Duplex.
A recent report in Engadget said, “All three applications are categorised in Class 9 that includes smartphones, so it’s a pretty safe bet that LG is claiming these names for any future devices it makes, foldable or otherwise.”
However, it is worth noticing that it is still unclear if the names would be used by LG for a smartphone or some other device.
According to PhoneArena, the names ‘Flex’ and ‘Foldi’ and quite straightforward and are also in line with Samsung’s Galaxy F and Huawei’s Flexi and Flex trademarks. However, the name ‘Duplex’ is a different choice. It is also worth noticing that technology giant Google is using the same name for its AI call-making feature that is currently being rolled out gradually to users.
Although we don’t know too much about LG’s foldable phone, renowned tipster Evan Blass has said that it will be unveiled at CES 2019 in January 2019.
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At its developer conference last month, Samsung showcased the foldable phone it has been working on. However, the South Korean technology company maintained a lot of secrecy and even dimmed the lights when it showed its phone to the media. The device is basically a tablet that can be folded into a candy bar phone. The company also unveiled its new operating system OneUI based on Android 9 Pie, the successor of Samsung Experience. While some reports say that Samsung’s foldable phone will be launched alongside its Galaxy S10 lineup at MWC 2019, other reports claim that it will make a presence at the CES 2019 in January.
It is also being said that Samsung will showcase its flagship smartphone Galaxy S10 in February, followed by the foldable phone and the 5G edition of Galaxy S10 in March.
Currently, there is no other information about LG’s foldable device. The technology company will not only be competing with Samsung when it launches its folable device, but with Huawei and Motorola too.
Samsung Galaxy S10 variant to come with 12GB RAM and 1TB storage
There are hardly any smartphones that get as much attention as Samsung Galaxy S10’s lineup is getting even before its launch. The South Korean technology giant is expected to pack its tenth anniversary edition with extremely high-end features in order to make it a game-changer. And till now, the leaks and reports about the Samsung Galaxy S10 mobile phones really make them look very promising.
And now, a report has emerged in China which suggests that one Galaxy S10 variant could come with a massive 12GB of RAM. The same information had previously surfaced via an analyst report, but back then, it wasn’t too concrete.
But if the latest report in GF Securities (Hong Kong) is to be believed, then one model of Samsung Galaxy S10 will come with 12GB RAM clubbed with 1TB of storage. However, we should point out that at this point, this seems a little far-fetched because Samsung has not even launched a device with 10GB RAM yet. But then, even if it does launch an Android device with 12GB RAM, we should expect a hike in its price too.
Based on other reports that we have seen so far, all the models of Samsung Galaxy S10 have received the certification at CMIIT, China. It has also been reported that Samsung is launching four and not three devices as a part of its S10 lineup. The fourth model will come with a quad-camera at the back and sport dual cameras on the front panel for selfies. This variant is also expected to feature a 6.7-inch screen and come with 5G connectivity. If all these reports are correct, Samsung is really planning to go overboard with its S10 lineup.
Reports have also suggested that Samsung Galaxy S10 will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 processor or the company’s own Exynos 9820, depending upon the country. Samsung is also focussing on getting an all-screen experience in its upcoming flagship smartphone and it is being said that unlike Galaxy A8s, it wouldn’t have a camera hole. The company is expected to launch its Galaxy S10 smartphones at MWC 2019 along with its foldable phone.
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Oppo R17 Pro smartphone to come with Super VOOC flash charge technology in India
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is all set to launch its R17 Pro smartphone at an event in Mumbai on December 4. The smartphone, much like the Oppo Find X, supports the company’s Super VOOC Flash Charge fast charging technology. However, this technology did not make its way to India when the Find X smartphone was launched. But now, Oppo has made a statement that has hinted the presence of the said technology in ist R17 Pro smartphone. Oppo’s Super VOOC fast charging currently has support for charging at up to 10V/ 5A or about 50W.
Other than this, Oppo R17 Pro mobile has also been listed on the company’s India website and that confirms that the smartphone comes with Super VOOC Flash Charge.
To be precise, the Chinese smartphone maker has said that its Super VOOC technology will finally make its way to India in the company’s “Super VOOC technology” that is set to launch in December. All of this together makes it evident that Oppo R17 Pro will come with the company’s Super VOOC technology.
As we mentioned earlier, Oppo Find X was the first ever smartphone to come with this technology. But when the Android smartphone was launched in India, the units supported only up to 5V/ 4A (20W) VOOC Flash fast charging, which is found in most Oppo phones. But now, with the company making a statement and the listing on the official website, we can expect to see the technology in Oppo R17 Pro. According to the company, with Super VOOC Flash Charge fast charging, Oppo R17 Pro will be charged from 0 to 40% in just 10 minutes. Oppo has also claimed that Super VOOC comes with a bi-cell design.
The smartphone maker said in a statement, “During charging, the bi-cell can distribute the output voltage of 10V and reduce the voltage of each cell by half. Thus, it assures safety to the same extent as that of VOOC Flash Charge. Super VOOC Flash Charge provides five-core protections, which checks the safety level when the phone is charging. All nodes including the charging plug, USB cable, mobile phone, and battery are separately protected by specialized chips.”
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This technology company is working on a smartphone camera with 16 lenses
Electronics maker LG is reportedly working on a smartphone camera that will come with 16 lenses. A patent has been filed at LetsGoDigital which suggests that the company is working on such a camera.
Reports suggest that the technology company is not very happy with a five camera setup in its latest flagship LG V40 ThinQ. The smartphone has three rear and two front cameras.
However, the company was left behind by Samsung when the South Korean technology giant launched its Galaxy A9 that comes with four rear cameras. A report also suggests that Light, which made a 16 lens camera last year, is working on a smartphone with up to nine lenses in its rear camera. It is being said that these lenses will provide an improved low-light performance and various depth effects.
The patent that has been filed by the company suggests that LG is already working on an Android smartphone camera that has 16 lenses. If this device actually exists, it will be the first of its kind.
It has been revealed that the 16 lenses of LG’s smartphone will be arranged in a 4 x 4 matrix layout on the back panel of the device. The purpose of having so many lenses onboard is to capture multiple perspectives in a single shot, according to the patent.
With the technology the smartphone will be able to capture moving 3D pictures and the additional data taken with each shot will also make it easier to replace objects in photos.
LG also plans to place a mirror at the bottom of these lenses, which will enable users to take selfies. With this, we wouldn’t be wrong in assuming that the mobile may not come with a selfie camera at all and will instead opt for an edge-to-edge display without a notch.
Although a smartphone with 16 lens camera with come with a number of new features, but then, since it’s just a patent filing right now, there is no guarantee that LG will actually be able to launch the device.
Also, if the company indeed plans to get this device, it will be extremely challenging to get the design of the smartphone and its engineering in place. We can only wait to see if the smartphone maker actually manages to transform this concept into reality.
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Oppo A7 with 4,230mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo had listed its A7 smartphone on its official website in India last week. And now, it has confirmed the price and availability of its latest handset. To recall, the Oppo A7 smartphone houses a 4,230mAh battery and is powered by a Snapdragon 450 processor. Here are the pricing details and specifications of the smartphone you should know about:
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Oppo A7 price and availability in India
The Oppo A7 smartphone is available in only one variant, which comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage and is priced at Rs 16,990. The smartphone can be bought from Flipkart and Amazon India’s website. On Flipkart, customers can get up to Rs 14,900 off in exchange for their old smartphone and avail a no-cost EMI at Rs 1,888. On the other hand, Amazon India is offering an exchange discount up to Rs 12,500 and EMIs starting at Rs 800 per month. Buyers can also get a 5% instant discount if they choose an EMI option and pay with their HDFC Bank credit or debit card. Other than this, the company is also offering one-year damage protection plan at a discounted price of Rs 1,999. On taking the damage protection plan, Amazon India will also give customers an Amazon voucher of Rs 200. Oppo A7 is available in Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue colour options.Oppo A7 specifications
Speaking of the specifications of Oppo A7, the smartphone sports a 6.2-inch HD+ display that comes with 1520×720 pixel resolution and has a waterdrop-shaped notch on top. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 450 processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. For more storage, users can install a microSD card of up to 256GB. Oppo A7 houses a 4,230mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2. For imaging duties, the smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors and an LED flash. The Oppo A7 mobile features a 16MP sensor on the front panel for selfies and video calls. On connectivity front, there is Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio socket, and microUSB port. The device also has a fingerprint sensor embedded on its back panel. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.9 Android apps you can use to earn money
Not everything on the internet that promises money is a scam. Here, we list down 9 apps that Android smartphone users can download to earn some extra cash. These apps pay for the simplest of things that you do including taking online quizzes, answering surveys, watching an ad or even browsing the internet. Check out our list now:
This one is already very popular and chances are that you may have tried it. On downloading the app, you can be a part of a live trivia game quiz where you have to answer questions in real time. If you answer a question incorrectly, you get eliminated. However, if you don’t and you do answer all the questions correctly, you win cash that is directly added to your Paytm wallet.
With Google Opinion Rewards, the technology giant sends out a survey to you every few days and you get paid for answering questions. Once a survey is rolled out, you have 24 hours to answer it. However, you should know that the first survey is made to test if the user is answering questions attentively or not. So do read the questions carefully before you answer. Once you complete a survey you will get rewarded with money in the form of credit that you can spend on the Google Play Store.
This is actually a keyboard app. Once you install it, you will get a push notification to view ads. And each time you view an advertisement, the app adds Re 1 in your Keettoo account. You can link your Paytm or Mobikwik wallet with the app to redeem the cash there.
This app pays you to see promoted content on your locked screen. Yes, you read that right. But on the upside, once you sign up, you can actually select your lockscreen theme. After this, each time your phone is locked, you will see promoted content related to the theme you picked. You can then either swipe right to unlock your device and left to get more information about the ad. You get Carats each time you see an ad, which can be redeemed via PayPal every fifteen days. (1000 Carats = $1).
If you read news and like to keep yourself updated, or you just happen to browse the interest every now and then, you would be happy to know that you can actually get paid for it. Yes, you read that right. Mcent actually pays you if you its browser instead of the one on your phone and for reading articles and watching videos curated by it. You can use the points that you collect to get your phone number recharged.
CashKaro is an app that is popular for the kind of cashbacks that it gives its users. So if you are an avid online shopper, visit the website you want to shop on via CashKaro. When you complete your shopping, CashKaro will credit you with cashback in your account.
CashApp is an app with which you can make money online easily by trying out new apps, completing surveys, giving opinions testing new services, etc. The app doesn’t give any gift cards or discounts, but transfers money directly in your PayPal account.
This one is for the gamer in you. You can participate in tournaments of your favourite games via the app and earn money when you win. There are a number of games that you can choose from if you download the app. Furthermore, you can withdraw the money directly in your bank account or Paytm.
If you love photography, then you should definitely download Clashot. You can sell your photos to Depositphotos via the app and make money out of it. The app also at times sends offers to click and upload photos on a particular theme. These can be profitable for users as the price users get for uploading photos of a specific theme is higher than what they normally get.
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This one is already very popular and chances are that you may have tried it. On downloading the app, you can be a part of a live trivia game quiz where you have to answer questions in real time. If you answer a question incorrectly, you get eliminated. However, if you don’t and you do answer all the questions correctly, you win cash that is directly added to your Paytm wallet.
Google Opinion Rewards
With Google Opinion Rewards, the technology giant sends out a survey to you every few days and you get paid for answering questions. Once a survey is rolled out, you have 24 hours to answer it. However, you should know that the first survey is made to test if the user is answering questions attentively or not. So do read the questions carefully before you answer. Once you complete a survey you will get rewarded with money in the form of credit that you can spend on the Google Play Store.
Keettoo
This is actually a keyboard app. Once you install it, you will get a push notification to view ads. And each time you view an advertisement, the app adds Re 1 in your Keettoo account. You can link your Paytm or Mobikwik wallet with the app to redeem the cash there.
Slidejoy
This app pays you to see promoted content on your locked screen. Yes, you read that right. But on the upside, once you sign up, you can actually select your lockscreen theme. After this, each time your phone is locked, you will see promoted content related to the theme you picked. You can then either swipe right to unlock your device and left to get more information about the ad. You get Carats each time you see an ad, which can be redeemed via PayPal every fifteen days. (1000 Carats = $1).
Mcent
If you read news and like to keep yourself updated, or you just happen to browse the interest every now and then, you would be happy to know that you can actually get paid for it. Yes, you read that right. Mcent actually pays you if you its browser instead of the one on your phone and for reading articles and watching videos curated by it. You can use the points that you collect to get your phone number recharged.
Cashkaro
CashKaro is an app that is popular for the kind of cashbacks that it gives its users. So if you are an avid online shopper, visit the website you want to shop on via CashKaro. When you complete your shopping, CashKaro will credit you with cashback in your account.
CashApp
CashApp is an app with which you can make money online easily by trying out new apps, completing surveys, giving opinions testing new services, etc. The app doesn’t give any gift cards or discounts, but transfers money directly in your PayPal account.
Mobile Premier League
This one is for the gamer in you. You can participate in tournaments of your favourite games via the app and earn money when you win. There are a number of games that you can choose from if you download the app. Furthermore, you can withdraw the money directly in your bank account or Paytm.
Clashot
If you love photography, then you should definitely download Clashot. You can sell your photos to Depositphotos via the app and make money out of it. The app also at times sends offers to click and upload photos on a particular theme. These can be profitable for users as the price users get for uploading photos of a specific theme is higher than what they normally get.
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This year, HMD Global successfully revived the Nokia brand in the smartphone industry with its lineup ranging from Nokia 3.1 Plus to Nokia 8 Sirocco. The most recent smartphone by the company is Nokia 7.1. And now, it seems like HMD global is all set to launch the smartphone’s successor already.
It is worth noticing that Nokia 7.1 Plus has not been launched in India. And from what it seems like, it may not get launched at all and the company may directly launch the Nokia 8.1 smartphone. A post on Nokia Mobile India’ Twitter handle says, “The picture’s about to get rosy with an epic viewing experience. Get ready to #ExpectMore.”
While the post has not mentioned which smartphone will be coming to India, a number of media reports claim that it could be the Nokia 8.1 smartphone. Another smartphone that HMD Global is working on is Nokia 9 PureView, but that is expected to launch next year. However, if you examine the post by the company, it does reveal the colour of the upcoming smartphone. By saying that the picture’s about to get ‘rosy’, HMD global may be hinting at the colour of Nokia 8.1 being Lush Red. Nokia 8.1 is also being called an upgraded version of the recently launched Nokia 7.1. It has been reported that the upcoming smartphone will have a bigger and better display. We can consider this to be true, as both can contribute to the device’s ‘epic viewing experience’ as promised by the company in the Twitter post. However, not too much is known about the smartphone as of now. What we do know is that Nokia 8.1 mobile features a 6.18-inch Full HD+ display that comes with PureDisplay technology. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, the smartphone will have up to 6GB of RAM. The upcoming Nokia 8.1 will sport dual rear cameras with 12MP and 13MP sensors and for selfies and video calls, it will house a 20MP front facing snapper. The smartphone is expected to run the Android 9 Pie out of the box and house a 3,500mAh battery. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.The picture's about to get rosy with an epic viewing experience. Get ready to #ExpectMore pic.twitter.com/Tj5XfNuN0h
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 appears in a video ahead of December 11 launch
Taiwanese consumer electronics maker Asus will soon be launching its Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone. A few days back, the company had confirmed via a tweet that Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone will be launched in Indonesia on December 11. And now, the smartphone by Asus has been spotted in a video from Androideo.
The video shows the design of the smartphone and reveals some of the key specifications. Speaking about the design of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, there is a notch on the display of the smartphone that looks like the notch we saw on OnePlus 6.
There are bezels on both the sides and a chin that is distinctly visible. In the video, it seems like the notch of the upcoming Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone houses a single selfie camera. Reports suggest that the front facing snapper of the device would have support for Face Unlock.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 mobile has a glass back panel instead of the aluminium one that we saw on the Zenfone Max Pro M1. Another difference is that Zenfone Max Pro M2 does not come with antenna lines on the top and the bottom.
The back panel of the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup with an LED flash module. The cameras on the back are vertically aligned and reports have suggested that they come with 12MP Sony IMX486 primary sensor and a 5MP sensor that enabled Bokeh mode.
It has previously been speculated that Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone will come with a stock Android experience, much like its predecessor Zenfone Max Pro M1.
In the tweet the company had posted earlier, Asus said that a number of smartphones come with the ‘Pro’ moniker these days, and questioned if they are really Pro. The technology company went on to ask if these ‘Pro’ smartphones come with a long-lasting battery, a strong display, a good camera, and a great processor?
Going by the company’s tweet, it wouldn’t be wrong to assume that the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 excels in all these departments. We know about a few more specifications of the smartphone thanks to tipster Roland Quandt, who disclosed that Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor and features a 6-inch Full HD+ display.
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Here’s how you can get the ‘biggest-ever community rewards’ on buying the OnePlus 6T
If you have been planning to buy the OnePlus 6T, there hasn’t been a better time till now. The Chinese smartphone maker has announced ‘biggest-ever community rewards’ on its latest flagship smartphone OnePlus 6T. The offers will go live on November 30 to mark four years of partnership between OnePlus and Amazon India.
As a part of the offer, a cashback of Rs 1,500 is being offered to those who pay for their OnePlus 6T (review) with Citibank credit and debit cards. Other than this, customers will also get six-months of no-cost EMI. If you have a OnePlus device already, then you can get an additional Rs 3,000 off on exchanging your device. The exchange offer is also valid for iPhone users.
While it is needless to say that these offers can be availed on buying the smartphone from Amazon India, they are also valid if you buy the OnePlus 6T from Croma outlets, Reliance Digital stores, OnePlus’ official website and the company’s exclusive offline stores.
Speaking about the anniversary offers, OnePlus said in a statement, “The OnePlus and Amazon.in partnership has been responsible for several milestones in the industry through unique customer experiences like ‘Invite-only’ purchases, an engaging ‘Referral Program’ and sales like the ‘Fast AF’ sale that was created to pre-book the OnePlus 6. Reports over the years have even credited one company’s growth or success to the other.”
To recall, OnePlus 6T mobile was launched globally on October 29 and in India on October 30 last month. The smartphone sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display which has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The display of OnePlus 6 comes with a waterdrop-shaped notch on the top and has an in-display fingerprint sensor embedded in it.
OnePlus 6T runs Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The smartphone comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM options that are clubbed with 128GB and 256GB storage.
For imaging duties, there is a dual rear camera setup on the smartphone with 16MP and 20MP sensors. The front facing camera of OnePlus 6T is placed in the waterdrop notch on the display and it has a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and EIS. The latest smartphone by OnePlus houses a 3,700mAh battery that has support for fast charging.
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Vivo Y95 with 20MP selfie camera, 6.22-inch display launched: Price, specs and more
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched its Y95 smartphone in India which competes directly with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Realme 2 Pro. Vivo Y95 is the successor of the company’s Y93 smartphone and it comes with a Halo Fullview Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor, has a waterdrop-shaped notch and sports a 20MP selfie camera that has AI capabilities. Here’s a look at the specifications and pricing details of the Vivo Y95 smartphone:
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Vivo Y95 India price and availability
Vivo Y95 smartphone is only available in one variant — with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is priced at Rs 16,990 in India and comes in two colour variants — Starry Black and Nebula Purple. Vivo’s new offering comes with a dual tone gradient finish on its back panel. With the smartphone, Vivo has strengthened its commitment towards ‘Make in India’ initiative, as the Y95 has been manufactured at the company’s Greater Noida facility. Vivo Y95 mobile is available to buy on Flipkart, Amazon India, Paytm Mall, Vivo’s offline partner outlets and the company’s India E-store. As a part of launch offers, the company is offering no cost EMI of up to 15 months on credit cards, debit cards and Bajaj Finance EMI cards. The lowest EMI starts at Rs 1,133. Besides this, there is a cashback of Rs 1,500 being offered on Paytm. The company has also partnered with Reliance Jio and is offering benefits of up to Rs 4,000 along with 3TB of data.Vivo Y95 specifications
Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, Vivo Y95 sports a 6.22-inch HD+ Halo FullView display that has a resolution of 1520x720pixels. The display of the smartphones comes with a waterdrop-shaped notch on the top and has a screen to body ratio of 88.6%. Powered by Qualcomm octa-core Snapdragon 439 processor, the smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM and has 64GB of storage onboard. Vivo Y95 runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Funtouch OS 4.5 and houses a 4,030mAh battery. For imaging dutos, the Vivo Y95 comes with a dual camera setup on its back panel with 13MP and 2MP sensors. The rear cameras of the smartphone come with features like Google Lens, AI scene recognition, HDR, Live Photos, and more. On the front panel, there is a 20MP sensor that can be used for selfies and video calls. The selfie camera of the smartphone is also said to have AI capabilities comes with features like Face Beauty, Portrait Mode, Panorama, AR Stickers. According to the company, the camera app of the smartphone has an AI algorithm which can detect “the user’s age, gender, skin tone and skin texture to highlight natural environment and automatically deliver facial enhancements, without even having to lift a finger.” On the connectivity front, the smartphone comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, USB 2.0, GPS, OTG, GPS, FM and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.This Week In Tech (November 19 – November 25): All that happened
This week, the world of technology saw a number of exciting launches — starting from Samsung A9 to not-so-great Xiaomi Redmi Note 6. The new season for PUBG Mobile was released and Nokia smartphones just became an even more worthy buy. Read on to know what all happened in the world of technology this week:
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Samsung Galaxy A9 got launched in India
The newly launched Samsung Galaxy A9 sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. Galaxy A9 (2018) houses a 3,800mAh and is the world’s first smartphone to come with four rear cameras. Its quadruple camera setup comprises of a 24MP primary sensor, a 10MP telephoto sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP front facing snapper that comes with an f/2.0 aperture. The starting price of the smartphone in India is Rs 36,990.Popular game PUBG Mobile’s season 4 got released this week
The newest season of popular smartphone game PUBG Mobile has been released this week. There are a number of changes that the new season has got and the most important among them is that the scores of all the players start from the scratch. The season 4 has also added a new rifle called M762 that can be found in all maps of the game. There is also a new Hadcore Mode that can be found in the Arcade Mode of the game. The new season is a part of PUBG’s 0.9.5 update and is available for both Android and iOS.Oppo unveiled its A7 smartphone in India
Oppo A7 sports a 6.2-inch HD+ touchscreen display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset with an Octa-core CPU. The smartphone houses a 4,230 mAh battery and sports 13MP and 2MP dual rear cameras and a 16MP selfie camera. As of now, it is expected to be priced at Rs 16,999 in India.Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro got launched in India
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro features a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The smartphone comes with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and has 64GB of onboard storage. For imaging duties, the smartphone houses 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras and 20MP+2MP dual selfie cameras. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro packs a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. The starting price of Xiaomi’s new device is Rs 13,999.Nokia users in India can now get insurance for their smartphones
HMD Global has partnered with Servify to offer insurance for its range of Nokia smartphones in India. The company says that it will be offering ‘affordable and comprehensive insurance plans’ starting Rs 399. Customers would be able to choose from three types of insurance plans when they buy a Nokia mobile phone. So besides Nokia’s standard warranty, the smartphones will come with a 12-month plan from Servify. Nokia customers can choose from an insurance plan with accident and liquid damage protection, a screen protection plan and a plan that extends the warranty on their smartphone. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel.[Video] This Week In Tech: Episode 5 (November 19 – November 25)
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The week was an exciting one for the world of technology. The world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras made its way to India, and the new season of PUBG Mobile was released. Xiaomi launched a smartphone in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market and Oppo A7 got listed on the company’s official website. Also, HMD Global made a move which made Nokia smartphones a more worthy buy. Watch the latest episode of This Week in Tech to know more.
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Honor 8C to be launched in India on November 29, gets listed on Amazon
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched its 8X smartphone in India last month. And now, the company is set to launch its Honor 8C smartphone on November 29 in India.
Since Amazon India has a dedicated page for the device with the ‘Notify Me’ button, it is safe to assume that the smartphone will be exclusively available on the e-commerce website. Amazon India’ website also states that Honor 8C is the first ever smartphone to come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor. Other specifications that we found on the page were a 4,000mAh battery, AI-enabled dual rear cameras and a 6.26-inch display panel that will come with an aspect ratio of 19:9.
It was earlier reported by IANS that Honor 8C will be priced at Rs 15,000 in India. The same report also said that the smartphone will be available in two variants — one with 4GB of RAM and the other with 6GB of RAM. Both the variants will have 64GB of storage onboard. The Honor 8C mobile was also launched by the company in China last month.
In China, the 4GB RAM/32 GB storage variant of Honor 8C smartphone is priced at CNY 1,099 and the 4GB RAM/64GB storage model costs CNY 1,399.
Coming to the specifications of the device, Honor 8C runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.2 and comes with dual SIM functionality. The smartphone features a 6.26-inch HD+ (720×1520 pixels) TFT LCD IPS display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9, a pixel density of 269ppi and a screen-to-body ratio of 86.6%.
The Chinese version of the smartphone does not only differ in terms of storage, but processor too. In China, the Honor 8C smartphone comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 SoC that is clubbed with Adreno 506 GPU. The smartphone is available with 4GB of RAM and has two storage models — one with 32GB storage and the other with 64GB storage. In case users need more storage, they can install a microSD card of up to 256GB.
For imaging duties, Honor 8C sports a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP secondary monochrome sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone comes with an 8MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and fixed focus. Honor 8C smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for 5V/2A (10W) charging. Both the primary and selfie cameras of the smartphone are clubbed with an LED flash and come with AI-based features — just like we saw in Honor 8X (review).
On connectivity front, Honor 8C comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2 LE with aptX, GPS/ A-GPS, a Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The sensors of the smartphone include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, an electronic compass, a fingerprint sensor, and a proximity sensor.
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DreamHack’s first eSport festival in Asia will be held in Mumbai
Swedish production company DreamHack, which is known for hosting the biggest eSports tournaments and other gaming conventions across the world, had announced earlier this year in September that it will be holding its first ever gaming in Asia in Mumbai. And now, the company has revealed the dates for the same. The event is scheduled to be held in Mumbai starting December 21 and it will go on till December 23.
DreamHack has previously hosted tournaments in cities like Atlanta, Valencia, Marseilles and Stockholm, and with its event in Mumbai, it aims to bring gamers together so that they can participate in various competitions over the three days. And so that maximum people are able to make it to the event, the company has chosen to keep it on a weekend.
Gamers who would be present at the event will have access to DreamHack’s hugely popular 24-hour Local Area Network, Bring Your Own Computer section, catering and sleeping amenities. There will be a number of eSport tournaments at the event that they can be a part of.
Are you interested in being a part of the event and are wondering what the awards will be like? You would be happy to know that DreamHack has announced that it will be giving away prizes of up to Rs 1 crore across tournaments spread over three days.
If you are a gaming enthusiast, you will also get a hands-on experience with the latest gadgets that are meant for gaming at DreamExpo, which is said to be one among the largest gaming exhibitions in the country.
It is the inaugural edition of DreamHack in India and it will come with games like DotA, CSGO, KO Fight Nights and Mobile Cricket. Those who will participate in these will get a chance to meet international teams and gamers, compete with other gamers in streamer zones and participate in a cosplay competition.
The event will also come with a ‘Retro Zone’ that will have arcade machines with classic games such as Pinball, Tetris and Super Mario Brothers, and more. In addition to this, traditional card and board games will also be featured.
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Here’s why Apple had to resume sales of iPhone X
Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has reportedly resumed the production of its iPhone X smartphone because the demand for its latest iPhone XS and iPhone XS proved to be weaker than expected.
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Apple had an agreement with South Korean technology giant Samsung to purchase a particular quantity of OLED displays. And if the demand for the new iPhones is weak, it doesn’t make much sense for Apple to produce more of those. Considering that Apple is facing such a problem, it only seems logical on its part to sell resume the production of the iPhone X.
When it first launched the iPhone XS mobile, Apple had ceased selling the iPhone X in stores. But now, with the production resumed, we can expect that to reverse too.
Since iPhone X is an older model of the smartphone, it is reportedly cheaper to produce than the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. According to The Wall Street Journal, the components as well as the manufacturing equipment used for the production of iPhone X is cheaper than the one used in iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
But this is not the first time when this is happening. Even in the past, legacy models have been produced provided there is enough demand for them in certain markets.
It is worth noticing that a few weeks back, it was reported that Apple has cut the production orders for its entire 2018 lineup of smartphones including iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. The iPhone XR, which is supposed to be the ‘affordable’ option among the three, is struggling the most because people who are budget conscious are instead opting for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. For them, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus seem to fall under the ‘affordable’ category and not iPhone XR (review).
But again, even this is not happening for the first time. To recall, Apple previous ‘budget’ smartphone, iPhone 5C, also saw its sales go up a year after its main release. Mainstream consumers only seemed to be interested in it once the successor to the lineup was unveiled.
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PUBG Mobile Season 4: Ten things you should know
The newest season of popular smartphone game PUBG Mobile has been released this week. If you are a fan, there are chances you may have downloaded it on your smartphone already. And if you have been intrigued by the game because your friends can stop talking about it, then we should tell you that there can be no better time to join the game.
For those unaware, PUBG or PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds, is a free survival shooter in which you get dropped on an island with 99 other players and the goal is to survive till the end. It is available for PC as well as for mobile. And the game’s season four has just begun. Here’s all that you should know about it:
The first change that you should know about the Season 4 of PUBG Mobile is the fact that it makes all the players start from the beginning. So, it doesn’t matter if you are a newbie or a pro, you would have to start achieving your ranks from the start.
A new Royale Pass has been introduced in the game. On purchasing it, players can get additional benefits like firearm finishes, character faces, hairstyles and some rare outfit rewards.
The season 4 has added a new rifle called M762. It is the first ever rifle to use 7.62mm rounds and can be found in all maps of the game.
The maps of PUBG Mobile have been upgraded for season 4 of the game. They now come with dynamic weather, so they’ll randomly shift between sunny, foggy and rainy. The developers have also added a new scooter which can be found in the Sanhok map.
In PUBG Mobile Season 4, you will also find a new Hadcore Mode. In order to go to this mode, you can head to the Arcade Mode. There, the new Hardcore Mode is made available periodically in the form of ‘Hardcore Week’. The mode takes the difficulty of the game to a different level by removing all the audio cues for footsteps.
In order to access the season four of PUBG Mobile, you will have to download a new update of the game that is available. Look for the version 0.9.5 update of PlayerUnknowns’ Battlegrounds if you want to play the new season of the game.
A good thing about the update of the game is that it has reached both Android and iOS devices at the same time. So no one would feel like they are lagging behind.
If you wish to download the update to PUBG Mobile, visit Google Play Store or Apple App store. There, search for PUBG Mobile and then click for the game’s listing. On clicking it, you will be taken to the page that has been dedicated for the game. After reaching there, you should click ‘Install’ and the game will be downloaded on your device.
It is worth noticing that PUBG’s 0.9.5 update is 138MB in size. So you should make sure that you download it on Wi-Fi, or else you will end up losing a lot of mobile data.
Heavy discounts are available for players during Black Friday. In fact, if you are an Elite Pass holder, you can pay for the discounted items using BP or RP points.
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All players to start from scratch
The first change that you should know about the Season 4 of PUBG Mobile is the fact that it makes all the players start from the beginning. So, it doesn’t matter if you are a newbie or a pro, you would have to start achieving your ranks from the start.
The Royale Pass
A new Royale Pass has been introduced in the game. On purchasing it, players can get additional benefits like firearm finishes, character faces, hairstyles and some rare outfit rewards.
The M762 rifle
The season 4 has added a new rifle called M762. It is the first ever rifle to use 7.62mm rounds and can be found in all maps of the game.
Additions in the map
The maps of PUBG Mobile have been upgraded for season 4 of the game. They now come with dynamic weather, so they’ll randomly shift between sunny, foggy and rainy. The developers have also added a new scooter which can be found in the Sanhok map.
The Hardcore Mode
In PUBG Mobile Season 4, you will also find a new Hadcore Mode. In order to go to this mode, you can head to the Arcade Mode. There, the new Hardcore Mode is made available periodically in the form of ‘Hardcore Week’. The mode takes the difficulty of the game to a different level by removing all the audio cues for footsteps.
Is a part of PUBG’s 0.9.5 update
In order to access the season four of PUBG Mobile, you will have to download a new update of the game that is available. Look for the version 0.9.5 update of PlayerUnknowns’ Battlegrounds if you want to play the new season of the game.
Available for both Android and iOS
A good thing about the update of the game is that it has reached both Android and iOS devices at the same time. So no one would feel like they are lagging behind.
How to download
If you wish to download the update to PUBG Mobile, visit Google Play Store or Apple App store. There, search for PUBG Mobile and then click for the game’s listing. On clicking it, you will be taken to the page that has been dedicated for the game. After reaching there, you should click ‘Install’ and the game will be downloaded on your device.
Recommended to download on Wi-Fi
It is worth noticing that PUBG’s 0.9.5 update is 138MB in size. So you should make sure that you download it on Wi-Fi, or else you will end up losing a lot of mobile data.
Discount available on purchases
Heavy discounts are available for players during Black Friday. In fact, if you are an Elite Pass holder, you can pay for the discounted items using BP or RP points.
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[td_smart_list_end] Infinix Note 5 Stylus to launch in India next week: Report
Hong Kong based smartphone manufacturer Infinix is all set to launch its new smartphone in the Indian market next week. If reports are to be believed, then the company is expected to launch its upcoming smartphone in India on November 26. Infinix has also sent out media invites for the event which carries an animated image of a smartphone along with a stylus.
If we take a hint from the invite sent by the company, it seems like the company is planning to launch the Infinix Note 5 Stylus in the Indian smartphone market. It is worth noticing that the Infinix Note 5 Stylus has already been launched in markets outside India.
The smartphone maker has also posted a six-second teaser video on its official Twitter handle which further hints towards the upcoming launch of the device. The caption beneath the video reads “Take note people, something unique is coming your way. Be the creator and guess what it is.” It further adds, “Stay tuned till the 26th to find out more.” According to the video, the smartphone will enable users to take down notes while they are on the move.
According to a report in 91mobiles, since the focus of the device is on taking down notes and sketching, we wouldn’t be wrong to assume that it will be accompanied by a Stylus.
Speaking about the specifications of the smartphone, Infinix Note 5 Stylus mobile will feature a 6-inch display that will come with an FHD+ resolution, and have an aspect ratio of 18:9. Reports have suggested that the new smartphone by Infinix will be powered by an octa-core processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
For imaging duties, the Infinix Note 5 Stylus smartphone comes with a 16MP camera on the back panel as well as a 16MP selfie camera.
Reports have also indicated that the upcoming smartphone would run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. It is expected to be a part of Google’s Android One program, which means that the smartphone will have a stock Android experience. Devices that fall under the Android One program get timely Android updates for two years and security patches for three years from the date of launch.
Furthermore, the device will reportedly house a 4,000mAh battery and sport a fingerprint sensor on its back panel.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro starts receiving MIUI 10.0.4.0 update in India: Report
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has started receiving the latest software update that brings MIUI 10.0.4.0 to the smartphone. According to reports, the update is being rolled out in India as well as other global markets. The MIUI 10.0.4.0.OEIMFH brings optimizations for the lock screen, status bar, camera app, and notification bar to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
In addition to this, it also gets the October 2018 Android security patch along with some system fixes to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. It is worth noticing that the update started rolling out to the device a week before Xiaomi launched its Redmi Note 6 Pro in India.
Although there is no official word from Xiaomi regarding this, a number of users have reported getting the latest update on the MIUI forum.
Post the update, the smartphone is said to have more optimized UBS connections, and the issue wherein the lock screen didn’t light up on receiving notifications has been fixed. Changes have also been made to the notification bar of the smartphone and issues with system memory leaks have also been rectified. The update has also reportedly restored the colour rendering issues in the smartphone’s camera app. As of now, there is no clarity on the size of the update.
To recall, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 5.99-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and runs MIUI 10 on top of Android 8.1 Oreo. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, the smartphone comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and has 64GB of storage onboard. For more storage, users can add a microSD card.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro mobile comes with a dual rear camera setup that has a 12MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP front facing snapper coupled with an LED flash. The newly smartphone by Xiaomi houses a 4,000mAh battery and comes with support for 10W charging. The connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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