Huawei released the Enjoy 7S, its latest mid-range smartphone in China last week. Now according to Evan Blass the Enjoy 7S will land in international market under a new moniker called Huawei PSmart. He also shared render of the phone. Apart from the name change, the PSmart will carry the same design and specs sheet as Enjoy 7S. So the PSmart will come with 5.65-inch Full HD+ 18:9 display, octa-core Kirin 659 processor, 13MP+2MP dual rear cameras, 8MP selfie camera, 4G VoLTE, fingerprint scanner and 3000mAh battery. It will run Android Oreo based EMUI 8.0 and will be offered in two RAM/Storage variants: 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. Unfortunately, there is no info on the launch date. In China the phone carries a price tag equivalent of $226/Rs, 14,500 for the 3GB/32GB model and $256/16,500 for the 4GB/64GB model. We can expect the PSmart to be priced aggressively in the international market. Source
Samsung is expected to announce its latest budget smartphone, the Galaxy J2 (2018) soon. However, ahead of the official announcement, the phone has been listed online by a retailer in Russia revealing the specs and pricing. As per the listing, the Galaxy J2 (2018) will be reportedly carry a price tag of 7990 Rubles ($138 | Rs. 9,000) and come in Gold and Black color. The listing also reveals the specs, but we already had an idea what specs to expect, thanks to various leaks. Check out the Galaxy J2 (2018) specs below:
5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) Super AMOLED display
1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor with Adreno 308 GPU
1.5GB RAM
16GB internal storage
8MP rear camera with LED flash
5MP front camera with LED flash
Android 7.1 Nougat
Connectivity: dual-SIM slots, microSD card slot 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth
2600mAh battery
Apart from Russia, the Galaxy J2 (2018) is expected to release in India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt and several other markets. An official announcement from Samsung can be expected soon. Via
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 was released in India back in July this year (debut in China in May) featuring a large 6.4-inch Full HD display, Xiaomi's favorite Snapdragon 625 processor and a massive 5300mAh battery. Now according to a rumor coming out of China, the follow up model, Mi Max 3 will have a larger display than the Mi Max 2. The source claims that Mi Max 3 will sports a bigger 7-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Xiaomi will fit the large display without increasing the overall size. This means Mi Max 3 will have a modern design, where the top and bottom bezels will be trimmed to stretch the screen. The Mi Max 3 is rumored to launch in two variants: a base model equipped with Snapdragon 630, and top model featuring Snapdragon 660. Moving on the Mi Max 3 is also said to be equipped dual-camera setup and a slightly bigger 5500mAh battery. It will also support Quick Charge 3.0. Unfortunately the exact details on the specs and launch date is still a mystery. But we can expect Mi Max 3 to come with rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB storage. Currently, Xiaomi is offering Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus with 18:9 aspect screen, and it appears that the company is bringing this feature to other series as well. Rumors also has it that Xiaomi's next flagship the Mi 7 will sport 6-inch 18:9 screen, with the phone slated to be the first to utilize Snapdragon 845 chip. Via
At the beginning of this year on January 8, 2017, HMD Global brought the Nokia brand back to life with the Android powered Nokia 6. It was initially launched in China and at MWC 2017 was announced for the global market. And now almost a year later, details about its successor has hit the interweb. The Nokia 6's successor was spotted on TENAA recently with the model number TA-1054, and the certification website has posted the phone's render. As seen in the render, the Nokia 6 (2018) will have a new modern design, that's being followed by most of the smartphone maker this year. This phone will have minimal bezels on the sides, and top and bottom part, indicating a full screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. And since the bezels on the lower chin is slimmer, the phone will ditch the capacitive keys and the home button, which houses the fingerprint scanner. Instead, the Nokia 6 (2018) will have on-screen button, while the fingerprint scanner will located located at the back. The rear camera is still a single unit. As for the specifications, rumors has it that Nokia 6 (2018) will have 6-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 630/660 chip, 3GB or 4GB RAM, 32GB or 64GB storage. And just lke the predecessor, it will ship with stock Android and support dual-SIMs and 4G LTE. It is not yet known when HMD plans to launch the new Nokia 6 model. But as mentioned earlier the Nokia 6 was unveiled in the first week of January 2017, so we can expect a similar time frame. Source
Oppo recently outed A73, which was basically a rebranded F5 Youth for the China market. Before that, the entry-level Oppo A83 was certified by China's TENAA, which is pending release. And now another A series Oppo phone dubbed A85 has also been certified by China's TENAA revealing the specs sheet. All these phones have one thing in common: a full screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio, which has become widely adopted feature in phone now a days. As per TENAA listing, the Oppo A85 seems to be an slightly updgraded model of Oppo A83. It has the same specs sheet as Oppo A85 but comes with double RAM and Storage. The Oppo A83 was listed with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, whereas the new Oppo A85 has 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. Other specs are same. So the Oppo A85 will feature 5.7-inch HD+ display, 2.5GHz octa-core processor, 13MP/8MP cameras, 4G VoLTE ad 3090mAh battery. It will run Android Nougat based ColorOS 3.2. Also it lacks a fingerprint scanner. Since TENAA has always been a reliable source of leaks, these are most likely to be the final specs of the Oppo A85. The listing also reveals that it will come in Gold and Black hues. However an announcement date is yet to be known. Source | Via
Samsung's upcoming budget smartphone, the Galaxy J2 (2018)'s press renders and specifications have leaked online courtesy of reliable tipster Roland Quandt. Speaking of the design first, the Galaxy J2 (2018) will have plastic back panel that's removable. At the back the primary camera and LED flash unit sits inside a pill shaped module, while the speaker is placed next to it. On the front the phone has the usual home button placed below the screen and is flanked by capacitive navigation keys. The front camera has a dedicated flash unit as well. Coming to the specs, the Galaxy J2 2018 is said to come with 5-inch qHD (540 x 960 pixels) Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front shooter and 2600mAh battery. It will run Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and support 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, and have dedicated slots for dual-SIM and microSD card. According to Roland, Russia will be among the first market to gett the Galaxy J2 (2018) and will carry a price tag of 8000 Rubles ($136 | Rs. 9,000). It will come in Gold and Black hues, and will release in other markets including India.
The Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are Xiaomi's most affordable phones with near-bezel-less design and a display with 18:9 aspect ratio. They were unveiled in China last month. However, for quite some time rumors had it that Xiaomi will also launch the Redmi Note 5 soon. But that's not happening anytime soon, because the phone is already launched. A super moderator on Xiaomi's official forum claims that the Redmi Note 5 was replace by the Redmi 5 Plus. According the moderator Xiaomi has dropped the Note moniker at the moment, so there won't be any other phone, and Redmi 5 Plus will be the brand's only large-screen affordable model for now. “The wait is finally over, Xiaomi has finally decided to release the Redmi Note 5, wait!!! I heard its called the Redmi 5 Plus? No kidding?? There was a name change? Well yes folks, the 2 new Redmi Note sized phones are named Redmi 5 for the 5.7″ and Redmi 5 Plus for the 5.99”, the moderator said. However, there's a possibility that Xiaomi could launch the Redmi 5 Plus in India and some other market as the Redmi Note 5. This is because the Redmi Note 4 was one of the best selling smartphone in the country. And Note 4 users are eagerly waiting for the launch of Redmi Note 5. Do note that Xiaomi is yet to officialy confirm this report. To recap the specs, the Redmi 5 comes with 5.7-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 450 chip, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage, 12MP/5MP camera and 3300mAh battery. The Redmi 5 Plus on the other hand has 5.99-inch Full HD+ display, Xiaomi's favorite Snapdragon 625 chip, 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage, 12MP/5MP camera and 4000mAh battery. Both models have fingerprint scanner, dedicated slot for dual-SIM and microSD card and support for 4G VoLTE. The Redmi 5 price starts at Rs. 7,800, while the Plus models starts at Rs. 10,000 in China.
The Samsung Galaxy S9's bigger sibling, the Galaxy S9+ has been spotted on the database of Geekbench, confirming some of the previous rumored specs. The Galaxy S9+ carries the model number G965U1, and as per the benchmarks will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB RAM and ship with Android Oreo. The device gets a score of 2422 and 8351 in single-core and multi-core test, which is 27 and 31 percent (respectively) higher than Snapdragon 835. This means Snapdragon 845 is going to be a powerful chip for a high-end Android device. However, these scores do not beat iPhone X's Apple A11 Bionic chip. The Galaxy S9+ will also get a variant powered by Samsung's in-house Exynos chip as well. Previous leaks have suggested that Galaxy S9+ will have 6.2-inch Super AMOLEd Infinity dislay and dual-rear camera. The smaller Galaxy S9 is said to have 5.7-inch display, 4GB RAM and single camera. According to the latest reports, the Galaxy S9/S9+ will be unveiled at MWC 2018 in February, and hit the stores in March. Via
Samsung is all set to foray into the smart speaker market to take on Apple, Google and Amazon. The South Korean tech giant chief DJ Koh has already confirmed this, but now some new details has surfaced. According to a report from Bloomberg Samsung is planning to introduce its first smart speaker in the first half of 2018. While Amazon and Google are working on adding new functionalities to their smart speaker, Samsung's main focus is on the audio quality and management of connected home appliances such as lights and locks. Samsung's smart speaker will be powered by Bixby digital assistant, and will be able to sync with Samsung devices such as TVs, smartphones and more, as well as act as an hub for SmartThings ecosystem. The report also mentions that the prototype of the Samsung smart speaker is currently in tests, and is in size between Amazon's new Echo Speaker and Apple's HomePod. Currently Samsung is working on improving the voice based web searched. It is expected to come in multiple colors, but the unit that is brings tested is in Matte Black color. It will also of lights on top for visual feedback. Interestingly the smart speaker is said to be priced at a competitive price of $200 (Rs. 13,000) in the U.S and is also expected to release in other markets as well.
We got the first unofficial look at the Galaxy S9 yesterday, and now we get to see its bigger sibling the Galaxy S9+. MySmartPrice in collaboration with @OnLeaks have shared CAD based renders and 360-degree video of the device. As seen in the images, the Galaxy S9+ will have the same design as Galaxy S9, but will be larger and have dual-cameras at the back. When compared to its predecessor, there won't be any difference, but a few tweaks. Similar to the Galaxy S8+, the Galaxy S9+ will have a full screen Infinity display with minimal bezels at each sides. However, the bezels will be 0.1mm slimmer than it predecessor. The source claims that the Galaxy S9+ will sport 6.1-inch display and the phone's dimension are 157.7 x 73.8 x 8.5mm, which makes it 1.8mm smaller, 0.4mm wider and 0.4mm thicker than Galaxy S8+. The rear side has the dual-camera setup with fingerprint scanner placed below it, making it easier to reach. On the Galaxy S8, the sensor was placed next to the camera, and many users were not happy with this.
Speaking of other features, the top chin of the front panel houses selfie camera and a bunch of sensors. The secondary microphone and the SIM card/microSD card slot are at the top, the power button is at the right side, while the volume rocker and Bixby button are at the left. At the bottom, there's USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker and primary microphone. The Galaxy S9+ will share the same specs sheet as Galaxy S9, but come with 6GB RAM, a bigger battery and dual-camera. It will be powered by Exynos 9810 and Snapdragon 845 processor depending on the market, and ship with Android Oreo.
After the success of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note8, all eyes are now on Samsung's next flagship Galaxy S9. It is expected to break cover in February or March next year. Even though the launch is three months away, the details of Galaxy S9 is no stranger to us. We have already come across leaked render, while Evan Blass revealed the possible specs. Now 91Mobiles in collaboration with @OnLeaks has shared CAD-based render and 360-degree video of the Galaxy S9. There is nothing new revealed in the renders, as it is in line with the previously leaked image, but we get to see the device in all angles and know the footprint. The source says that the Galaxy S9 will flaunt the same design as its predecessor (bezel-less), but the bezels will be 0.1mm slimmer than before. It will reportedly sport 5.65-inch display and the dimensions are 147.6 x 68.7 x 8.4mm. However, rumors has it that Galaxy S9 will have 5.8-inch display. So we'll have to wait for few more leaks for the exact display size to be revealed.
Nothing much as changed in the front side. However, the back panel has received some tweaks. The fingerprint scanner has been moved under the camera unit, while the heart rate sensor is on the right side of the camera module. The USB Type-C port, speaker, volume rocker, power and Bixby button follow the same placement as Galaxy S8. Thankfully, 3.5mm audio jack is still present. Do note the render shows a single camera at the back, so the device shown in the image is Galaxy S9. The Galaxy S9+ is said to come with dual-cameras. According to earlier reports, the Galaxy S9 will be powered by Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9 series 9810 chips depending on the region. It is said to come with 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack and AKG-powered stereo speakers. The bigger Galaxy S9+ is rumored to feature 6.2-inch display, 6GB RAM and dual-cameras.
China's top smartphone maker Huawei has scheduled an event in home country on December 18 to launch a new phone, the Enjoy 7S. Ahead of the official unveiling the specs and design of the Enjoy 7S are no mystery. The phone was certified by TENAA revealing the features of the phone, meanwhile Evan Blass has also shared an official render of the phone, along with the specs. As seen in the images, the Enjoy 7S will have a modern design, where the screen will take most of the front panel for higher screen-to-body ratio. It also features dual-camera and fingerprint scanner at the back.
In terms of specification, the Enjoy 7S will come with 5.65-inch Full HD+ display with 2160 x 1080p resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It will be equipped with octa-core Kirin 659 processor, 3000mAh battery and come in two variants: 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. For photography, it gets dual 13MP+2MP cameras at the rear and 8MP front facing camera for selfies. It runs Android Oreo based EMUI and includes support for microSD card, dual-SIMs (via hybrid solt), 4G VoLTE, WiFi and Bluetooth. According to TENAA, the Enjoy 7S will be offered in Gold, Black and Gold hues. Since TENAA and Blass are reliable source for leaks, these are likely to be the final specs of the phone. Next week we should know the pricing and availability.
Huawei Changxiang 7S (CX7S) - 5.65", 1080 x 2160 LCD (18:9), Kirin 659 octa core (4 x 2.36GHz + 4 x 1.7GHz), 3/32GB or 4/64GB, 13MP + 2MP / 8MP, 3000mAh, ~7.5mm thick, 143g, Android 8.0 Oreo + EMUI 8.0. pic.twitter.com/IY1YURS0qt
Lenovo will soon be the latest smartphone maker to trim the bezels of its phone. The brand's upcoming smartphone with model number K320t was spotted on TENAA flaunting taller bezel-less display on the front. According to TENAA, the Lenovo K320t will feature 5.7-inch HD+ display with 1440x720p resolution, which means the screen will have an aspect ratio of 18:9. It will be powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor, and come in two RAM/Storage variants: 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB. MicroSD card slot is also present on both models for storage expansion. For photography, the phone will get dual-cameras at the rear, but there is no information regarding the resoltion. The front shooter is an 8MP unit. It will run Android Nougat, and pack a decent 3000mAh battery. Support for 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, fingerprint scanner is also on-board. Considering the specs, this should be a budget-friendly phone priced around Rs. 9,000. The listing reveals that the Lenovo K320t will be offered in Black and Silver colors. Do note that, Lenovo K320t is not the final name of the phone, so it will hit the market with different moniker. However, the phone is likely to be part of Lenovo's K line up. Unfortunately the launch date is not know, but since it has received TENAA certification, an announcement can be expected soon. Source | Via
Before the grand unveiling of Galaxy S9/S9+, Samsung is expected to launch the 2018 edition of the mid-range Galaxy A and Galaxy J series phones. They have been part of several leaks for quite some time, but the latest leak is related to the Galaxy A (2018) models. Starting with the names of the Galaxy A8 (2018) models, the phones were earlier called Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018). However, the phones were recently spotted on Bluetooth Special Interest Group’s (Bluetooth SIG) online database, and revealed that the Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) will launch as Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ respectively. Having said that, in the latest leak, a hands-on video of the Galaxy A8+ has hit the interweb which originates from Bangladesh. The video reveals the design and complete specs sheet of the Galaxy A8+. The Galaxy A series is known to bring the premium design of the flagship Galaxy S to the budget segment. And this time nothing has changed. As seen in the video, the Galaxy A8+ flaunts the Infinity display, which debut on the Galaxy S8. This means the phone will have minimal bezels on the sides, and a large screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the phone has undergone some design tweaks. The Galaxy A8+ will have dual front facing camera, instead of single camera found on Galaxy S8. Also the fingerprint scanner at the rear panel will be located below the camera sensor, instead of being right of the camera.
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design of the Galaxy A8 (2018) is likely to be same as Galaxy A8+, but
it is expected to come with a smaller display and slightly different specs sheet. For example smaller display, less
RAM.
Speaking about the specs, according to the source, the Galaxy A8+ (2018) will feature a large 6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display with minimal bezels on the sides, and 2200 x 1080p resolution. It will be equipped with 2.2GHz Exynos 7885 octa-core processor, 6GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, microSD card card slot and 3500mAh battery. The dual-selfie camera unit on the front houses a 16MP and 8MP sensor, while the main camera at the rear is a single 16MP unit. It will run Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, and also have features lie IP68 water and dust resistance, NFC, USB Type-C port, fingerprint scanner and fast charging.
Meanwhile, the manual of Galaxy A8+ (2018) was spotted on Samsung website, which confirms some of the above details and a few more. Since the phone has two cameras at the front, the camera app will come with Live Focus feature for selfie and also get live stickers. Bixby will also be part of the device, but it will not have dedicated button. Other details the manual confirm is the presence of Infinity display, on-screen navigation, LED notification light, support for Samsung pay over NFC and MST and USB Type-C on Galaxy A8+. You can find the complete manual at this (link) . Currently it is not known when Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy A (2018) models. But going by earlier time frame, the phones are likely to debut later this month or at CES 2018 in January. Via 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Samsung's upcoming flagship the Galaxy S9 and S9+ were rumored to be showcased at CES 2018, Las Vegas in January. Samsung however has trashed this rumor, which means we won't get a sneak peek of the Galaxy S9 line on the first week of January. The South Korean tech giant in a statement to Korea Hearald has dismissed the speculation saying it is unlikely. Instead the company is expected to stick with the tradition, and introduce the Galaxy S9 around MWC in late February or March. For reference, the Galaxy S8/S8+ were launched at a special event in New York City on March 29, 2017. Another rumor that was buzzing round the internet was the Galaxy S9/S9+ will have in-display fingerprint scanner. But in the report, Samsung has dismissed the speculations saying it is unlikely. According to earlier reports the Galaxy S9/Galaxy S9+ will get minor upgrades over its predecessors. Both will flaunt the same design as Galaxy S8 line, but the rear panel will undergo incremental changes. While the fingerprint scanner on Galaxy S8 was placed on the right side of the fingerprint scanner, in the Galaxy S9, the sensor is said to be placed under the camera module. Usually Samsung's both flagships are differentiated by screen size and battery capacity. But with Galaxy S9 the differences extend to RAM and camera setup. Just like Galaxy S8/S8+, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will have 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display with slim bezels on the side. They will be powered by Snapdragon 845 and Exynos 9 series 9810 chips depending on the region. However, the Galaxy S9 will have 4GB RAM and single camera at the back, whereas the Galaxy S9+ will ship with 6GB RAM and dual-cameras. Both models will come with 64GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack and AKG-powered stereo speakers. Via
Back in March this year, Apple launched a new 9.7-inch iPad starting at $329. Now it appears that Apple is working on a more affordable 9.7-inch tablet, which will launch sometime next year. According to a new report by Digitimes, Apple is planning to launch an inexpensive 9.7-inch iPad in 2018 to compete with the likes of Samsung, Amazon, Lenovo, Huawei, Asus and others. The report citing sources of upstream suppliers, claims that the next year's 9.7-inch iPad will have a starting price of around $259 (Rs. 17,000), making it Apple's most affordable tablet offering till date. The new iPad is said to be aimed at attracting more consumers, and will also allow Apple to maintain its present 10 million-unit tablet shipments a quarter. The tablet market's condition is worsening every quarter with Apple seeing weakening sale of its iPad series. Android tablet shipments have also been dropping rapidly with most tier-two and tier-three brands stepping out of the market. Apple with its low cost tablet is aiming to help revive the tablet market. Apple's low-cost iPad will reportedly be manufactured by Compal Electronics, and the tablets's PCB will be given to Compeq and Unitech Printer Board. The new 9.7-inch iPad model is expected to release in Q2, 2018 and in addition to regular consumer, it will be targeted at industrial and service sectors. Do note that, there is no way to confirm the authenticity of the report so take it with a pinch of salt. Source | Via
Samsung's upcoming budget handset, the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 was recently spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB RAM and Android 7.1.1 Nougat on-board. And now CAD based renders and 360-degree video of the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 has surfaced courtesy of @onleaks and 91mobiles. The renders reveal the design of the phone from all angles. As seen in the render, the rear panel of the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 is getting a major refresh. To remind you, the Galaxy J2 Pro, which was launched last year, flaunted LED ring around the rear camera that enabled Smart Glow feature. However, in the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018, Samsung is ditching the LED ring in favor of the front facing flash for improved low-light selfies. Speaking of the design, the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 will have rounded corners, a plastic body and removable back panel. At the back the rear camera and LED flash unit sits inside a pill shaped module, while the speaker is placed next to it. On the front below the display, Samsung is keeping its iconic home button, but its likely not to hide the fingerprint sensor. The power key is placed on the right, with the volume controls on the left. At the bottom, there's micro-USB port, while the top side houses the 3.5mm audio jack. The Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 is said to have a dimension of 143.1 x 72.2 x 8.6mm. The source says the display size will be 5-inch same as its predecessor, and color options the phone will arrive in include Black, Silver, and Gold. Unfortunately, there is no information when Samsung will launch the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018.
Samsung just introduced its latest premium looking Android powered flip phone, the W2018. But it is not only just Samsung, but Gionee, who is known for its bold smartphone design also makes luxury flip phone. The China based smartphone maker last year unveiled the W909 flip phone boasting dual displays and flagship level specs. And now it appears that, Gionee will soon be out with a brand new flip phone. The upcoming Gionee W919 has been certified by China's TENAA revealing the phone's specs and design. As seen in the renders, the Gionee W919 will have two display, one on the outside, and other is inside when you flip the phone open, accompanied by keypad. It has gold plated rivets on the front, back and sides, the the rear cover is made of calfskin leather. The fingerprint scanner is placed at the back. Coming to the specs, according to TENAA listing the Gionee W919 will feature dual 4.2-inch HD display, 2.5GHz octa-core processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB inbuilt storage, 16MP rear camera, 5MP front facing camera and 3000mAh battery. It will run Android Nougat out of the box. Unfortunately, there is no news when Gionee will make the W919 official, but since it has passed through TENAA, an official announcement can be expected in the coming days. Source | Via
Late last month, Oppo introduced the Oppo A79 mid-ranger featuring near bezel-less design and a price tag equivalent of $363/Rs. 23,500. However, now it appears that the brand is going to bring a new bezel-less phone at a more affordable price tag. The Oppo A83 has passed through TENAA flaunting a bezel design and carrying entry-level specifications. As per the listing, the Oppo A83 will feature 5.7-inch HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and aspect ratio of 18:9. It will be powered by 2.5GHz octa-core processor and be equipped with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and 3090mAh battery. The camera department include 13MP rear camera with LED flash and 8MP front facing camera. The phone will run Android 7.1.1 Nougat based ColorOS and also include dual-SIM/microSD card support via hybrid dual slot, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. You're not getting a fingerprint scanner. The Oppo A83 is expected to arrive in two hues, Black and Gold. There is no word when the phone will be released, but since it has received green light from TENAA a official launch can be expected soon. Considering the specs, the Oppo A83 could be priced under Rs. 12,000. Via
While most of the smartphone brands have launched their version of bezel-less smartphones, Sony is yet to utilize the technology. The company has been using what it calls 'OmniBalance' design with thick bezels ever since the launch of Xperia Z five years ago. Having said that, Sony has already confirmed that it plans to completely redesign its next smartphone hinting at a bezel-less form factor. And now details about this device has hit the interweb. A screenshot showing the specs of the phone carrying model number H8541 surfaced in China. The Sony H8541 appears to be the company's 2018 flagship offering and successor of Xperia XZ Premium because it sports 5.7-inch display bearing 4K HDR resolution and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. To recap, the Xperia XZ Premium 5.5-inch display and its dimensions were 156 x 77 x 7.99. However, even with a bigger 5.7 display, the Sony H8541 has a footprint of 149 x 74 x 7.5mm, making it slimmer and smaller than Xperia XZ Premium. This could only mean that the H8541 will have slim bezels, and the 5.7-inch screen will get 18:9 aspect ratio. As for the other specification, according to the source, Sony's next flagship will ship with Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage and 3420mAh battery. It will run Android Oreo out-of-the box and also includes Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C and IP68 water and dust resistance. Sadly, the camera details are not known yet. Do note that, there's no way to confirm the authenticity of the screenshot, so take this report with a pinch of salt. If the phone does exist, it is most likely to break cover at MWC 2018. Via
