Up until now, the upcoming update to the Samsung Galaxy A7 was believed to be packing a Snapdragon 615 processor, similar to the first version that was launched earlier this year. Now, a new listing on AnTuTu shows that there could be another version, one that is packing an Exynos 7580 processor.
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Xiaomi are hosting a product launch event later this month on the 25th and they are offering paid entry tickets as well. The event will be held in China and will most likely see the launch of the Mi 5.
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Only one day to go before Huawei announces their latest Kirin 950 SoC based on the big.LITTLE architecture. We already showed you the leak of the Mate 8 and it’s specs on a benchmark page however, we didn’t get any scores until now.
Qualcomm has issued a statement denying that the rumors stating that the Snapdragon 820 has over-heating issues is false. The Snapdragon 810 from Qualcomm did face over-heating which in turn gave rise to quite a few problems on the initial few devices that it ran on such as the LG G Flex 2 and HTC One M9.
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The Snapdragon 820 is one of the most anticipated SoCs. Considering how the 810 was a bit of a let down, many are looking forward to the 820 to bring Qualcomm back to the top of their game. New reports suggest that the Snapdragon 820 might be around 50% more powerful than Samsung’s Exynos 7420 that is powering their 2015 flagships.
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The dual SIM feature has long been the mainstay of lower end budget phones rather than flagships. Sure, some flagships have had variants, but they aren’t launched everywhere. The One Plus 2 is possibly the first popular mainstream flagship that comes with a dual SIM setup by default, and based on our recent experiences with it and the LG G4 dual, we think an additional SIM slot should be considered for every flagship out there. This might seem like a stretch but consider these use cases that are widely in place.
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The One Plus 2 is, true to its nature, one of the more affordable flagships out there. Due to that and a lot of other factors, it is bound to reach a lot of people, and in fact, this has already started. So, for all you existing and potential One Plus 2 users, here are some tips and tricks that might make your experience richer.
Back when we reviewed the LG G4‘s camera, it was evident that the performance was nothing short of great. A lot of samples proved this but recently, after a lot of real-world testing during the IFA event in Berlin, we found that the G4 is not only brilliant, but is still, one of the best smartphone cameras out there. Here are the reasons why.
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A new Geekbench score that has surfaced online reveals a new smartphone that is powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 620 processor. Chances are that this could be the Samsung Galaxy A9.
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Following up the piecemeal reveal of it’s Snapdragon 820 chipset, Qualcomm has let loose another bit of information. The leading chipset manufacturer has stated that the custom Kyro cores powering the chipset are twice as power efficient as the ones on the Snapdragon 810 which should come as a relief to most people. Continue reading “Snapdragon 820 promises to be more frugal with your smartphone’s battery”
Smartisan which is a Chinese startup that manufactures smartphones has just launched their second device called the U1 or JianGuo. The U1 will sell at a base price of 899 Yuan (US$140) which translates to around Rs 9,200.
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Qulacomm has just unveiled the Hexagon 680 DSP as the DSP that is being used by the Snapdragon 820 processor. DSPs are used for performing tasks that can be done faster and/or be done using less power as compared to the processor.
Roll on the commoditization of hardware and the progress of manufacturing processes that makes technology accessible. A point that has been advoated by me personally over the last few years and one that we as a technology forward company believe in, high quality yet low cost handsets are the future and are fast becoming the reality. With the launch of Xiaomi’s new Redmi Note 2 handset, this stand has been proven true once again. Continue reading “Xiaomi’s $125 Redmi Note 2 challenges the need of a $600 smartphone”
Long rumored and long awaited, the Snapdragon 820 processor is finally official. The current top end chipset, the Snapdragon 810, has been widely panned for the problems that accompanied it and this has directly resulted in a drop off in sales. With the Snapdragon 820 and the mid-range 618, 620 chipsets the company aims to change that. Continue reading “Snapdragon 820 processor goes official, Adreno 530 GPU onboard”
The rumour mill has begun churning out information regarding the next curved flagship phones from LG, the G Flex 3. It is said to pack a 1440p screen along with a Snapdragon 820 processor.
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