Entry-level 2018 iPhone said to feature 6.1-inch FHD+ 18:9 LCD display with ultra-slim bezels

By now it is understood that Apple might be launching a lower priced iPhone this year with 6.1-inches LCD display and today we are seeing reports from China Times that the upcoming iPhone will have an 18:9 panel with 2,160×1,080 Resolution and Ultra-Slim Bezels. Continue reading “Entry-level 2018 iPhone said to feature 6.1-inch FHD+ 18:9 LCD display with ultra-slim bezels”

Xiaomi Surge S2 Octa-Core SoC could be announced at MWC 2018, power Mi 6X / Mi A2

Xiaomi introduced the Surge S1, its first in-house Octa-Core SoC  at an event in China back in February last year, which powers the Mi 5c. Now details about its successor Surge S2 has surfaced. According to reports from China, the Surge S2 will be based on TSMC 16nm process technology compared to 28nm in the predecessor. Continue reading “Xiaomi Surge S2 Octa-Core SoC could be announced at MWC 2018, power Mi 6X / Mi A2”

Nokia smartphone with Penta-Lens camera module design surfaces

Nokia 8

There were rumors about an unknown Nokia phone for quite some time which is said to come with 5-camera lens on the back. Now a design sketch of the same has surfaced showing how the camera arrangement on the rear might look like. This is just a prototype design, and Foxconn is said to be currently working on a way to design and manufacture the phone.
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Samsung SM-J720F with 4GB RAM, Android 8.0 surfaces in benchmarks, could be Galaxy J8 (2018)

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Samsung SM-J720F, a new smartphone has surfaced in GFXBench and Geekbench benchmarks. This reveals most specifications of the phone including a 5.5-inch HD screen, Octa-Core Exynos 7885 14nm SoC with , Android 8.0 (Oreo) and more. This could be Galaxy J8 (2018), successor of last year’s Galaxy J7 (2017). Continue reading “Samsung SM-J720F with 4GB RAM, Android 8.0 surfaces in benchmarks, could be Galaxy J8 (2018)”

New Sony Xperia smartphone with 5.7-inch display, no 3.5mm headphone jack passes through the FCC

Sony Xperia

A new Sony Xperia device has just found passing through the FCC revealing the lack of 3.5mm audio jack. Usually, FCC certifications don’t reveal much, but this time it is different as it revealed vital information regarding the upcoming Xperia phone.  Continue reading “New Sony Xperia smartphone with 5.7-inch display, no 3.5mm headphone jack passes through the FCC”

LG V30+ α with enhanced A.I features could be announced at MWC 2018

LG V30

LG might be introducing upgraded V30 smartphone with enhanced artificial intelligence features at the Mobile World Congress which will kickstart on February 26th, according to a new report from Korea. The original LG V30 was announced back in August at IFA 2017 in Berlin. Continue reading “LG V30+ α with enhanced A.I features could be announced at MWC 2018”

Samsung patent files hint at in-display fingerprint sensor and front camera

Vivo scored the world premiere of Under the Display Fingerprint Scanning Solution that uses an optical fingerprint sensor from Synaptics which it showcased at the CES 2018 earlier this month. However, a new piece of information reveals that Samsung is aiming to take it a step ahead by not just embedding an in-display fingerprint sensor, but also the front camera. Continue reading “Samsung patent files hint at in-display fingerprint sensor and front camera”

Motorola Moto G6, G6 Plus with FHD+ 18:9 display and G6 Play surface in more images

Moto-G6

Motorola Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play press images have yet again surfaced after being all over the internet yesterday. These press images offer a better look at the devices and also provide more details on the specifications and other details. If Lenovo’s update cycle is any clue, we might see the new G-series phones at the MWC 2018 event in the coming month.  Continue reading “Motorola Moto G6, G6 Plus with FHD+ 18:9 display and G6 Play surface in more images”

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ said to be announced on February 26, go on sale on March 16

The most anticipated flagships of the season; the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are set to go official sometime in February; today we have the date of the announcement. According to popular leakster, Evan Blass source from a C-level executive at a major case maker, the Galaxy S9, and S9+ are said to be introduced on February 26th, pre-orders will begin from March 1st and will go on for sale from March 16th. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ said to be announced on February 26, go on sale on March 16”

Moto G6, G6 Plus, G6 Play, Moto X5, Moto Z3, Moto Z3 Play, and 5G Moto Mod press images surface

Moto G6 Series

MWC 2018 is just a month away, and this is the event where we tons of phones launch from various manufacturers including flagships. One among the many brands is Motorola which has the tradition of launching the G-series at every MWC. Today we have the first look at the most of the upcoming Motorola phones including the Moto G6, G6 Plus, G6 Play, Moto X5, Moto Z3, Moto Z3 Play. Continue reading “Moto G6, G6 Plus, G6 Play, Moto X5, Moto Z3, Moto Z3 Play, and 5G Moto Mod press images surface”

Vivo X20 Plus UD with in-display fingerprint sensor gets certified

Vivo showcased the world’s first in-display fingerprint scanning smartphone that uses an optical fingerprint sensor from Synaptics. Now the Vivo X20 Plus UD with in-display fingerprint sensor has been certified by TENAA in China. This looks similar to what Vivo had showcased at the CES last week, even though the model number was mentioned as X20 Plus A.

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Motorola Moto E5 with rear-mounted fingerprint sensor surfaces

Motorola E4 was launched in June 2017, and if we are going to make a blind guess of the Lenovo’s smartphone upgrade cycle, the successor to the E4 aka the Moto E5 is expected to go official around the same time. But before the launch, we are now seeing the leaked image of the E5 showing the device in its full glory. Continue reading “Motorola Moto E5 with rear-mounted fingerprint sensor surfaces”

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ battery capacities revealed by Brazil telecommunications agency

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Case Render

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ battery capacities have been revealed by the Brazil telecommunications agency in the certificates published. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will retain the same 3000mAh and 3500mAh batteries with a nominal voltage of 3.85V and will have 11.55Wh and 13.48Wh respectively. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ battery capacities revealed by Brazil telecommunications agency”

Samsung said to launch new online-exclusive smartphone series to take on Xiaomi

In just 3 years, smartphone maker Xiaomi has emerged as the number one smartphone brand in India due to aggressively priced devices. The company has taken down the Samsung single-handedly in a very short amount of time. To tackle this situation, the Korean smartphone maker is all set to launch a new series of Samsung smartphones exclusively via online retail chain, according to a report from ET. The company already has On series that it sells via Flipkart and Amazon. Continue reading “Samsung said to launch new online-exclusive smartphone series to take on Xiaomi”

Sharp Aquos S3 with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM gets certified ahead of Jan 16 announcement

Sharp-Aquos-S3

The images of the upcoming Sharp Aquos S3 have surfaced as it has been certified by the Taiwanese telecommunications regulator. The Aquos S3 will have 18:9 Full HD+ display and it is said to come in two variants; Snapdragon 660 and Snapdragon 630 with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Continue reading “Sharp Aquos S3 with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM gets certified ahead of Jan 16 announcement”