The Mate 10 Lite is rumored to be the next mid-range smartphone from Chinese manufacturer Huawei featuring Google’s latest Android Oreo OS. It is also known by its codename Huawei Rhone. The new Mate 10 Lite will feature a 5.9-inch 18:9 aspect ratio display with resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It will be powered by 2.4GHz octa core Kirin 659 processor and 4GB RAM. For multimedia, the new Mate 10 Lite will pack 16MP plus 2MP on back and a 13MP plus 2MP on the front.
The Mate 10 Lite will come pre-installed with Google’s latest Android 8 Oreo OS and Huawei’s new EMUI 5.1. For storage, it will come with a 64GB built in memory. In addition to that it will come with a powerful 3340mAh battery. The new Mate 10 Lite will be available to purchase in three different colors: black, blue and gold. It will go on sale in selected markets including China and Europe in November for €379. Stay tuned for more updates.
The Vivo X20 is rumored to be the next mid-range smartphone from Chinese manufacturer Vivo featuring Google’s Android OS. According to newly leaked images (pictured below) of the retail box, the new Vivo X20 will feature a 6-inch QHD display with the aspect ratio of 18:9. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor and 4GB RAM. For multimedia, the new Vivo X20 will pack two 12MP cameras at back in dual camera setup and a 24MP front facing camera for video calls and Selfie pictures. It will also come with a new ‘Face Wake’ feature that will allow users to unlock phone by scanning their face.
The new Vivo X20 will come pre-installed with Google’s Android OS. For storage, it will come with a 64GB built-in memory. It will also come with a Hi-Fi audio chip AK4376A for an improved audio experience. Rests of the specs are still unknown but Vivo is expected to unveil the new X20 on September 21. Stay tuned for more updates.
Apple has officially announced its latest flagship iPhones, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus featuring a new glass design and next generation iOS 11. Both these smartphones are the successor to Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
The new iPhone 8 features a 4.7-inch LCD display with resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels (326ppi). In size, it measures 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm and weighs 148g. It is powered by Apple’s latest six-core A11 Bionic processor that is 25% faster than iPhone 7’s A10. For multimedia, the new iPhone 8 packs a new 12MP f/1.8 aperture camera at back that supports optical image stabilization and a 7MP f/2.2 aperture front facing camera for video calls and Selfie pictures. The iPhone 8 comes pre-installed with Apple’s latest iOS 11. It also comes with TouchID that is built into the home button. In addition to that it supports wireless charging and have similar battery life as the iPhone 7.
The iPhone 8 Plus features a 5.5-inch Retina HD display with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. In size, it measures 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5mm and weighs 202g. It is powered by Apple’s latest hexa-core A11 Bionic chipset with embedded M11 motion co-processor For multimedia, the new iPhone 8 Plus packs dual 12MP cameras (wide angle f/1.8 aperture plus telephoto lens f/2.8 aperture) at back with optical image stabilization and features like portrait mode and portrait lighting. It also comes with a 7MP f/2.2 aperture front facing camera for video calls and Selfie pictures. Other features of iPhone 8 Plus include TouchID incorporated in the home button, Bluetooth 5.0, Apple Pay support and powerful battery with wireless charging capability.
The new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available to purchase in three different colors: Gold, Silver and Space Gray. Both these smartphones comes with a 64GB/256GB non-expandable memory. The new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will go on sale in selected markets including US and Europe starting September 22. The pre-orders will go live starting September 15th. Stay tuned for more updates.
Apple has officially announced its latest 10th anniversary special edition iPhone X featuring an all new bezel-less design and next generation iOS 11. It was extensively leaked for the past few weeks. The new iPhone X features an edge to edge 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with resolution of 2436 x 1125 pixels. It will be powered by six core A11 processor and 3GB RAM. For multimedia, the new iPhone X packs an updated dual cameras (12MP regular iSight camera and a 12MP telephoto lens) on back capable of shooting 4K videos and a 7MP front facing camera for video calls and Selfie pictures. The new iPhone X is the first iPhone to come with 3D facial recognition technology to support FaceID that replaces Apple’s popular TouchID. There is also no home button on the front and its function has been replaced by gestures.
The new iPhone X runs Apple’s new iOS 11 with new features like redesigned control center and peer to peer Apple Pay support. For storage, it comes with 64GB/128GB non-expandable internal memory. In addition to that Apple iPhone X will be first iPhone to support wireless charging technology. The new iPhone X will go on sale in selected markets including US and Europe starting November 3 for £999. The pre-order for iPhone X will start on October 27. Stay tuned for more updates.
The Mi Note 3 is the latest mid-range smartphone from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi featuring Google’s Android OS. It is mainly aimed at consumers looking for flagship performance at an affordable price. The Mi Note 3 features a 5.5-inch Full HD LCD display with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor and 6GB RAM. For multimedia, the new Mi Note 3 packs 12MP dual cameras on the back, one regular and other telephoto lens and a 16MP front facing camera for video calls and Selfie pictures.
The new Mi Note 3 comes pre-installed with Google’s Android 7 Nougat OS and MIUI 9. For storage, it comes with a 64GB/128GB non-expandable built-in memory. In addition to that it comes with a 3500mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0. The Mi Note 3 will be available to purchase in two different colors: black and Blue. The black 6GB/64GB variant will go on sale for €320 whereas the blue one will cost €380. Stay tuned for more updates.
Xiaomi has officially announced second generation Mi Mix 2 smartphone featuring bezel-less display and Google’s Android OS. It is the successor to original Xiaomi Mi Mix and was extensively leaked for the past few weeks. The new Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch 18:9 Full HD+ display with resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 processor and 6GB/8GB RAM. For multimedia, the Mi Mix 2 packs a 12MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization and a 5MP front facing camera for video calls and Selfie pictures.
The Mi Mix 2 comes pre-installed with Google’s Android 7 Nougat OS and MIUI 9. For storage, it comes with a number of options (64GB/128GB/256GB). In addition to that it comes with a powerful 3400mAh battery that is expected to last whole day on single charge. The new Mi Mix 2 will be available to purchase in black color. Xiaomi will also launch a special edition Mi Mix 2 packing a 8GB RAM and 128GB storage in a ceramic body. The base variant of 6GB RAM and 64GB storage will go on sale for €420. The special edition Mi Mix 2 will be available to purchase for €700. Stay tuned for more updates.
Xiaomi has officially announced new mid range smartphone Mi A1 featuring a premium design and a flagship dual camera setup offering DSLR like experience. In size, it measures 7mm in thickness and weighs 168g. The Mi A1 features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm’s octa core Snapdragon 625 processor and 4GB RAM. For multimedia, the new Mi A1 packs flagship dual camera setup (12MP plus 12MP sensors) at the back offering DSLR like experience to consumers in addition to the 2X optical zoom.
The Mi A1 comes pre-installed with Google’s stock Android 7 Nougat OS but will be upgraded to the latest Android Oreo by the end of this year. For storage, it comes with a 64GB built-in memory. In addition to that it comes with a powerful 3080mAh battery that is expected to last whole day on single charge. The Mi A1 will go on sale in selected markets in Asia including India starting September 12th for $235. It will be available in other markets including Europe and US by the end of this year. Stay tuned for more updates.
