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  • Realme Launches Phone With 48MP quad-camera setup; 5000mAh battery

    Realme Launches Phone With 48MP quad-camera setup; 5000mAh battery

    Smartphone manufacturers in the budget smartphone space constantly refresh older models to include the latest features and also regularly push out unique new models to try and dominate the market.

    They need to stay relevant – and launching better devices that boast the latest hardware is the only way to go.

    Realme introduced the Realme 5 back in August this year. The entry-level device sold well, however, other manufacturers like Xiaomi and Vivo responded by launching devices like the Note 8 and the U10 respectively.

    Realme now wants to make a comeback and has recently launched the Realme 5s

    It is a refresh of the Realme 5 but comes with some significant hardware improvements in the camera department.

    Unlike the Realme 5, the Realme 5s is available with a minimum storage capacity of 64GB and a minimum of 4GB of RAM.

    The 5s is also available in a new color – ‘Crystal Red.’

    The device is competitively priced; however, comparing it with other equally priced devices will help us learn if it is worth buying.

    Specifications and Comparison

    As mentioned, the Realme 5s comes with a minimum storage capacity of 64GB. A 128GB model is also available; however, the RAM capacity stays the same at 4GB in both variants.

    The 6.5-inch HD LCD screen includes a small waterdrop notch.

    The notch is a common characteristic of smartphones in the current market. However, phones like the Redmi Note 8 feature a Full HD screen at about the same price.

    The screen is enforced by Gorilla Glass 3, making it significantly more durable.

    It comes with a Snapdragon 655 processor, which is typical of a phone at this price. Both the Vivo U10 and the Redmi Note 8 have the same chipset.

    Realme 5S Macro lense

    The chipset is robust and supplies the user with enough power to play demanding games at low settings.

    Multitasking on the 5s feels excellent, and slowdowns and lags are a rare occurrence.

    The phone houses a high-capacity 5000mAh battery that will last the average user two days on a single charge.

    The box includes a 10W fast charger, which makes charging the large battery slightly faster.

    The cameras are where the Realme 5s shines. The phone boasts a quad-camera setup, which is a huge selling point considering the price.

    The 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP cameras do a great job of capturing stunning shots even in low light conditions.

    Realme 5s Camera

    It is the best camera setup offered at this price. The device completely blows most competitors out of the water when it comes to supplying a value for money.

    The 13MP front camera captures stunningly vivid selfies.

    The phone is big – one of the biggest in the budget smartphone space. The large size, coupled with the larger battery, the fantastic software based on the latest iteration of Android, and the excellent cameras make it a great buy.

    Although the Redmi Note 8 offers identical features, the 5s is better priced and has a larger blueprint.

    The Realme 5s is perfect for anyone looking for a bang for the buck device.

  • Huawei Sales in India Strong Despite Uncertain Future

    Huawei Sales in India Strong Despite Uncertain Future

    Shortly along with the heels of United States President Donald Trump blocking the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Huawei from doing business with any American firm, sales in the European markets too have faced a steep fall. With many carriers and retailers in Europe re-evaluating their association with the smartphone maker, the future of Huawei may well be uncertain.

    Huawei Sales in India Strong Despite Uncertain Future

    Rolled out about six months back, this trade ban from Washington bars Huawei from buying key U.S. components and software without licenses. Word is, the world’s largest smartphone maker after Samsung, Huawei is looking at relying on its massive home market and in-house software to drive its sales until a resolution of this ban is insight.

    Despite the tech giant from China putting up a brave front and launching new smartphones all over the world, one cannot deny that Huawei is feeling the pinch from this big ban.

    According to reports, notwithstanding the rollout of the trade ban by Washington, the sales of Huawei smartphones in India are undeterred, although there is no certainty whether it will continue to remain so in the near future.

    Croma, one of the largest gadget retailers in India has stated that Huawei users are not particularly concerned about upcoming updates and have displayed confidence that new software and security updates would certainly be coming their way.

    Ritesh Ghosal, the Chief Marketing Officer at Croma, said that “with its innovative and differentiated technology offerings, Huawei will continue to be one of the sought-after brands” in the Indian smartphone market.

    In the same press release, Croma also announced that owners of the Huawei smartphone P30 Pro will receive a dual view video and AR measure very soon, along with the usual security updates.

    Croma has partnered with Huawei through the years for the sale of its smartphone in India, helping the Chinese smartphone manufacturer establish a strong foothold in the Indian smartphone ecosystem.

    However, Croma chose to skip any announcements on the future plans of Huawei or the launch of any upcoming devices by Huawei in India. They also did not comment on the Honor 20 Pro that was recently announced in London earlier this month without any clarity on the launch date.

    Despite its precarious situation, Huawei has managed to put up rather enviable growth figures in the third quarter. With roughly half of its revenue coming from smartphone sales, Huawei expanded its smartphone shipments by a whopping 29% in quarter three of 2019.

    Huawei is also all set to roll out its range of latest smartwatches under the Huawei Watch G2 label in India on the 5th of December, 2019.

    It would be interesting to see how this ban from the United States President Donald Trump on the Chinese tech giant will influence its sales and market share in the mighty Indian smartphone market. This ban may also impact its sub-brand Honor, which has a big market share in India and globally for its range of budget smartphones.

  • How Huawei Lost the Support of The Chinese Public

    How Huawei Lost the Support of The Chinese Public

    Meng Wanzhou, the deputy chairwoman of the board and chief financial officer of Huawei, was arrested in December 2018 while transferring planes in Vancouver as she was en route to Mexico from Hong Kong.

    How Huawei Lost the Support of The Chinese Public

    Meng was charged with “conspiracy to defraud multiple international institutions.” She has since been under house arrest in her multi-million dollar home in Vancouver.

    On December 1, 2019, the first anniversary of her arrest in Canada, Meng issued an open letter describing how the arrest affected her lifestyle and how she experienced pain, fear, disappointment, and helplessness in the one year she was detained in Canada.

    Her letter was not received well by the Chinese public. In the letter, she wrote at length about how she has accepted her current circumstances and that she no longer fears the unknown.

    Numerous users posted the numbers 996, 985, 251, and 404 in the comments below her letter on Weibo, a social media platform that resembles Twitter about how Huawei lost the support.

    The numbers refer to a former Huawei employee, who graduated from one of China’s 985 top universities. The employee worked 12 hours a day, six days a week, and was jailed for over seven months after he demanded his severance pay when his contract hadn’t been renewed.

    His story went viral on the Chinese internet and generated angry responses online, which were later censored by the Chinese government.

    The man, Li Hongyuan was later released from prison with no charges and was compensated by the government for wrongful imprisonment. Li shared his story online around the same time Meng issued her letter, and this was when things started to heat up.

    A comment by Jiang Feng, a Chinese psychologist, perfectly captures the sentiments of the Chinese public.

    He writes, “One enjoyed a sunny Canadian mansion while the other enjoyed the cold and damp detention cell in Shenzhen.”

    The comment was made on Zhihu, which is a question-and-answer site similar to Quora.

    The Chinese public considers Huawei to be the crown jewel of the country’s tech industry. Many Chinese proudly splurge on Huawei phones and stray away from devices by other brands.

    The backlash due to the imprisonment of a longtime employee has made it clear that the Chinese are beginning to dislike Huawei.

    Users on Chinese social media sites are talking about boycotting Huawei products altogether. Images of a pair of handcuffs with Huawei’s branding have been circulating online, with the captions publicizing them as a new smart-fitness wristband.

    The depth of the sentiments of the Chinese people can be understood when we look at the company’s circumstances and their reaction from just a few months ago.

    Following Meng’s arrest, messages supporting Meng and Huawei flooded Chinese social media sites.

    As reported by research firm Canalys, Huawei’s smartphone sales went up by 66 percent from the previous year, and sales of competing brands like Apple and Samsung declined.

    Now, many Chinese middle-class professionals worry that what happened to Li Hongyuan could also happen to them. Articles about life in jail in the Longgang detention center are circulating on social media sites.

    The magnitude of censorship by the Chinese government has only added to the outrage.

    Winning back the hearts of the Chinese public will be a difficult challenge for Huawei.

  • New Samsung Galaxy A51

    New Samsung Galaxy A51

    Samsung Galaxy A series has always been a catch owing to its high-quality design and customer-oriented features. The new launch of Samsung Galaxy A51 is expected to enhance the sales of this Korean company further.

    Samsung Galaxy A51

    Alleged features of the device are now available on the internet. The Galaxy A51 is believed to have thin bezels and a Galaxy Note10-like display.

    The bezels offer a sleek yet sharp appearance to the model. With an advanced processor of Exynos 9630, it features an octa-core processor and is available in two versions – the base version with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and the 6GB RAM model with 128GB storage.

    It supports additional expandable memory up to 1TB, thereby ensuring the room of a multitude of files, pictures, and music.

    The device is said to feature a 6.5-inch super AMOLED display. It is equipped with a punch-hole notch, which is placed at the center of the phone.

    The Galaxy A51 is estimated to make a launch around New Year in 2020. A quad-camera setup, which was previously the norm, has been replaced by an L shaped structure, which contains a myriad of the advanced lens giving this model a unique finish.

    Samsung-Galaxy-A51-Camera

    It is said to contain an improved 48MP primary camera. Furthermore, the smartphone may support an ultra-wide-angle camera with a resolution of 12MP. Also, It could boast a 32MP selfie camera with beauty-enhancing features, and a 5MP depth sensor camera.

    CORE FEATURES

    • Can record up to 4K videos, at 30 frames per second
    • Powered with 10nm FinFet, SoC paired with Mali-G72 MP3 GPU
    • Runs on Android 10 with oNE UI 2.0
    • Battery backup at 4000mAh

    The phone supports a 20W fast charging via USB port and comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack. When multi-core tests were conducted on the device, it aced 1,185 points. As for single-core tests, it scored 323 points.

    The model is available in various attractive shades, including black, blue, and silver. It is customer demand-oriented, comes with the brand value and trust of Samsung, and is still budget-friendly.

    All these features make it a grab and are sure to enhance the market image of Samsung further.

  • Alexa Can Now Set Sleep Timers to Simulate

    Alexa Can Now Set Sleep Timers to Simulate

    Artificial intelligence is nowadays playing a significant role in all aspects of human life. Starting from our home to all the fields like medical, Bigdata, Roads, & safety, the list goes on. With the growth of technology, it is becoming intertwined in people’s lives. Alexa is one such artificial intelligence device that provides smart assistance to you at your fingertips. It has several advanced and intelligent features.

    Alexa Can Now Set Sleep Timers

    According to the latest update, now, Alexa can wake you up using smart lights by giving you the feel of sunrise.

    Alexa Takes Control Over Smart Lights

    Alexa registers your command and makes the smart light imitate a Sunrise. The brightness of the intelligent light gradually increases over time and gives you the feel of the sun slowly rising.

    Alexa Takes Control Over Smart Lights

    Example – You say: “Alexa, wake me up by 5.30 am tomorrow using lamp”.

    It will take care of the rest of the activity. It ensures the brightness of the smart light gradually increases from 5.20 am, giving you an effect of daylight and triggers you to wake up.


    “Digital Trends,” says, smart light Sunrise features can be activated for all the days of a week.

    You have to command Alexa to set the sleep timers like, Alexa, wake me up every morning by 5.30 am using lamp”. It follows the command daily without error.

    The same feature can be used for sleeping also.

    Just order it like this: “Alexa, set up sleep timer one-hour using lamp.” The smart device ensures the light dims gradually. You can plan that one hour to finish up your bedtime works and get ready to sleep.

    Using the app, you can even manage the required brightness of the smart light gradually over time.

    According to Amazon, below are few added features that come along with Alexa and smart lights.

    Nature Sounds & Music

    While the lights are gradually brightening over time, you can set Alexa to play nature sounds and music also. This function can be activated using the ‘Alexa app.’

    You have to select your favorite music or nature sound to start the device to play it for you while waking up.

    Multiple Alarm

    You can set more than one sleep timers using the app. If you need two or three alarms in a day. One alarm for you, one for your wife, and your kids can be managed using this additional feature.

    Wakes Up with FM Radio

    If you prefer to wake up using FM radio instead of natural sound and music, this feature helps Alexa to do that for you. You can preset up to 15 FM stations in the device.

    Conclusion

    Get into the world of artificial intelligence from your home and facilitate yourself with smart technology. Hence, the app does that for you before you get up from your bed.

  • Xbox Series X Release Date, Specs, Design And Launch Titles For The Next Xbox

    Xbox Series X Release Date, Specs, Design And Launch Titles For The Next Xbox

    Xbox Series X is the next one set to launch towards the end of 2020. Known earlier as Xbox Project Scarlett, the product was recently released at The Game Awards 2019. Although users knew about the impending release of the next Xbox, the details about the same were not available. After the latest update, we now know a lot more about the upcoming Xbox Series X. Microsoft offers many next-generation hardware consoles where “Series X” is just one of them. While Xbox is planning on releasing this model, Sony is working to launch PS5. Let’s take a look at Xbox Series X and its features.

    Xbox Series X Specs

    The new Xbox features AMD’s custom-designed processor that uses Zen 2 and Navi architecture. When compared to the Xbox One X, we find that Xbox Series X is twice as powerful. It can run games efficiently at 120Hz frame rates and with8K resolutions. The console also has an SSD storage system, a physical disc drive, and ray-tracing technology. What makes it more alluring is that it is compatible with Xbox One accessories.

    Xbox Project Scarlett Components

    On first glance, it looks to be one of the finest consoles in the market. The company has focussed on the rate and playability of the games, according to Spencer. It helps in ensuring that the games load extremely fast and that the game is running at the highest frame rate possible. With regards to the numbers, the company is hoping to get the games running at 60 FPS in 4K. So far, Microsoft has worked to bring 4K visuals in Xbox so as to bring strong visual improvements with this product.

    Xbox Series X Review
    Xbox Series X Review

    In Series X, an SSD will come as standard. It will allow the users to use its storage system as virtual RAM. In addition to this, the load time performance will be increased by as much as 40 times. When we talk about standard RAM, the console is set to use GDDR6 which is usually used as a memory for graphics cards. However, Series X could possibly use it as a fast RAM instead.

    Benchmark results are now available which features AMD Flute SoC. If that is indeed the case, we know a lot more about the power level and specs about the same. While Microsoft has been playing these details close to the chest, we will get to know a little bit more, if the benchmark results are true. According to the news, the AMD Flute SoC will have eight Zen 2 cores, 16 threads, and SMT capability. However, the base clock speed is only 1.6GHz which is not very high.

    Xbox Series X Controller

    Microsoft is, of course, working on its next-generation controller that will go with its next-generation console. This next-gen Xbox Wireless Controller is designed to be more accessible. Microsoft has revamped the controller’s design, such as its shape and size. With the company determined to improve and enhance tech and design and every opportunity, this design revamp doesn’t really come as a surprise. Along with all these changes, we see that users will be getting a dedicated share button that allows them to share videos and images with others.

    Xbox Series X Controller
    Xbox Series X Controller

    Xbox Series X Games

    Phil Spencer mentioned that it will be more immersive and realistic. He believes that this is the stepping stone into the future of gaming. Phil also said that the 15 Xbox Game Studios are working on creating a massive next-generation library including Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga.

    Halo Infinite is now a confirmed launch title of Xbox Series X. Since it has been five long years since a mainline Halo game was released, fans are going to be quite excited. The Halo franchise is considered to be Xbox’s first popular games. The fact that Microsoft has chosen to launch its next-gen console with Halo makes it a pretty thoughtful move. It will come with three generations of backwards compatibility. This means that users would be able to run literally thousands of games and not be restricted to a few.

    The company is also planning to take a cross-generation approach to avoid siloing. Phil said, “Our goal for our first-party games is that your entitlements will be cross-generation and your Achievements will move effectively with your save game because that’s where they stand.” Coming to third-party games, there are plenty of developers and games waiting to be made available on the new Xbox. Ubisoft’s Gods and Monsters, Watch Dogs: Legion, and Rainbow Six Quarantine and EA’s Battlefield 6 will all feature here.

    Older Xbox Consoles

    Xbox Game Studios mentioned that the release of Xbox Series X will not affect any of the previous models. The company is planning to have an approach that will include the family of devices instead of just the latest one. This is the only way one would be able to cater to all the customers and ensure that they are able to use it well and comfortably. Cloud game-streaming might be in the cards in the future as well.

    Xbox Series X
    Xbox Series X

    Project Lockhart

    Besides Xbox Series X console, rumours have it that Microsoft is also working on other next-generation Xbox, nicknamed Project Lockhart. It looks as if this new Xbox will belong to a family. According to a Microsoft spokesperson at the Game Awards, “Similar to what fans have seen with previous generations, the name ‘Xbox Series X’ allows room for additional consoles in the future.”

    Other speculations suggest that this model could be a lower-priced next-gen Xbox console that would fall just below the higher-end Xbox Series X. Project Lockhart will likely be disc-less console and far more powerful than its current disc-less box.

    Verdict

    Xbox Series X is a next-gen console which most players are eager to get their hand on. It looks like the company is learning from the past and making decisions that will ensure that the users will have a better overall experience. All in all, you can sure this is going to be one awesome ride. With backward compatibility, users will now have more choices than ever.

  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite Has Supposedly Been Approved By FCC

    Galaxy Note 10 Lite Has Supposedly Been Approved By FCC

    Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is now all-ready for launch. It has received approval from the FCC. While the listing does not mention it by name, the model number SM-N770F refers to Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite. This upcoming budget device has also already received its Bluetooth certification and approval by the WiFi Alliance as well. All these approvals have been received in India as well.

    Besides India, we see that Samsung’s pages in the Caribbean, Spain, and Latin America also talk about a device with the same model number. Looks like Samsung is preparing for a global release. There have been some heavy speculations going around with regards to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite. Due to the leaks, we have a pretty good idea of the features it will come it and its design.

    Galaxy Note 10 Lite Approved
    Galaxy Note 10 Lite Approved

    Galaxy Note 10 Lite

    Earlier, the smartphone was expected to be launched in India in mid-January. The phone is basically a lighter version of the Note 10 model. Naturally, we can expect the company to cut down some of the flashier features. Of late, this has become a trend. This allows the company to cater to both higher-end customers while keeping the budget phone customers happy.

    The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite will have pretty much the same specs as Galaxy Note 9 that was released last year. It is expected to be powered by the Exynos 9810 chipset and have a minimum of 6GB RAM. According to experts, the phone will have a decent enough performance although one cannot compare it to the flagship models since they are designed to have the higher processing power. The Lite model will be available in two different variants, 128GB and 256GB.

    Specs and Features

    Similar to the regular Note 10, the Lite variant will support the new Bluetooth 5.1 standard as well. This will offer enhanced positioning, meaning you will no longer have to struggle to find the S Pen you misplaced. Coming to the design, it will remind you of the Galaxy Note 10. Since nothing major is getting changes, we can expect to see the pinhole selfie camera. While Samsung’s latest flagships have gotten rid of the .5mm headphone jack, this model is likely to come with it.

    Galaxy Note 10 Lite
    Galaxy Note 10 Lite

    The smartphone will have a larger battery compared to the Galaxy Note 10+ model. A 4,500 mAh battery should be more than enough to take over a day comfortably and possibly more. On moderately intense use, the phone should be good enough to last a day.

    The phone is likely to run on Android 10 with Samsung’s One UI 2.0. The square camera’s three sensors will offer good enough performance. The front selfie camera will be 32-megapixels, according to sources. It is expected to be priced around the same range as Google’s Pixel 3a. The company might need to rethink its price strategy since a Lite variant of a major flagship phone might not become that popular. It is expected to launch in January 2020.

  • New Xiaomi Patent Reveals All-Screen Smartphone With No Bezels

    New Xiaomi Patent Reveals All-Screen Smartphone With No Bezels

    Xiaomi recently patented a device with the World Intellectual Property Office or WIPO. Sometime back, the company patented their phone with an extendable display. This latest Xiaomi patent relates to an all-screen device with full-screen surround display and an under-display camera. The smartphone came out in a series of patents on WIPO in mid-December. Although Xiaomi has filed these patents about a year ago, WIPO only recently approved them.

    The Latest Xiaomi Phone



    The Xiaomi phone features a completely unique design. With an all-screen ‘surround display’, you will find that indeed most of the phone is a simple screen. Except for the top and bottom sides, the entire phone is just display. There are no bezels at all. It is not very clear how a model like is expected to function while having enough tech in place so that accidental touch is not a problem.

    Xiaomi Patent for Phone
    Xiaomi Patent for Phone

    The front of the phone, the back, and the left and right sides are all display. Apparently, each display works separately with their own layout. The main speaker of the phone is located at the bottom. It is accompanied by a Type-C USB port. The microphone is present at the top side. Another surprising thing about the phone is that you will not find a single physical button on the phone. Since there is no SIM card slot either, it looks as if the phone is designed only to accept an eSIM.

    No earpiece makes it here either. However, this does not come as a surprise since Xiaomi is known to make use of tech that does not really need a physical earpiece to work. Unlike the recently released Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha, this upcoming phone will not have any camera either. At least, not the regular variety.

    Under-Display Cameras 

    Coming to the next unique thing about the phone – the under-display cameras. So, it does look like this is where we are heading with designs in the future. The Xiaomi phone is expected to have one more under-display camera. Xiaomi, and even Oppo, have already shown us how the camera will look like and work. Gone is the period of demonstration. The device is all ready for launch in 2020.

    Xiaomi Patent
    Xiaomi Patent

    That suggests that this phone is envisioned to include an under-display camera or more of them. Xiaomi already demoed its under-display camera tech, the same as OPPO. So, we could end up seeing the very first smartphones with such technology in 2020. The phone has undergone major design changes so as to be able to keep in with the latest tech.

    Users would not be able to check the network signal, battery life, or other things at the top of the screen. All these details have been shifted to the right side of the phone. The time, weather, and other details would now be available on the left side. It looks like Xiaomi is thinking outside the box. This could lead to some pretty interesting innovations. Hopefully, the phone makes it to the production stage.

  • Pocket Casts 7.6 makes it easier to check show notes and edit your episode queue

    Pocket Casts 7.6 makes it easier to check show notes and edit your episode queue

    Pocket Casts is one of the most popular podcast-listening platforms out there. The developers have released the latest update for this Android app. Pocket Casts 7.6 has brought forward a new tab format. This allows the users to swipe between various tabs, such as Now Playing screen and show’s notes and chapters. The updated version of the app lets the user customize the toolbar for a more personalized experience. Thanks to this, users can now select the four actions they tend to use the most. This gives them easier and faster access. Actions could be chosen from sleep timer, playback effects, mark as played, or archive episode.

    Pocket Casts 7.6 Version Update
    Pocket Casts 7.6 Version Update

    In the update to v7. Version 7.6, a lot of features were removed. Pocket Casts is now working to slowly add them back one by one. The app is now in beta with more of these improvements. One of the more prominent changes includes the return of the swipe to see show notes. It will also make it easier to edit the Up Next queue. Users will also be able to enjoy free themes and customizable quick actions in the ‘Now Playing’ screen.

    Pocket Casts is now free for use. So, if you want to check it out, go right ahead. The iOS version of the app is all set to receive the same features as well.

    Pocket Casts 7.6 Updates

    Indigo theme

    The app has got a free new theme, called the Indigo theme. It uses off-white backgrounds and dark indigo elements.

    Tab Layout

    ‘Show Notes’ is sometimes very important to the audio. The new update allows users to swipe between the tabs. This will allow users to switch the view between Now Playing screen to the show notes. You can also swipe back to check out the chapters.

    Custom Toolbar

    Since all of us like listening to different podcasts and have different likes and needs, Pocket Casts has allowed us to personalize our app as we wish. Now, you can decide which options should be part of your player. You would be able to select any four actions of your choice which would then show up on the toolbar, allowing easier access.

    Pocket Casts 7.6
    Pocket Casts 7.6
    Up Next

    The Up Next list is now no longer a part of the Now Playing screen. It has been moved to a separate page. You can access it by simply tapping the queue counter or swiping up. It will also give you the time it would take to finish all the remaining episodes. The “Clear Queue” button allows users to clear everything in the queue and start from the beginning again. The queue has some additional features, such as multi-select using which users can take action on multiple episodes simultaneously.

    The Big Revamp

    Pocket Casts is already a great podcast app. With its big version 7.6 release, we can expect a ton of great features – some returning ones and some brand-new ones! The ability to customize and the presence of new themes all play a part in making this app one of the best in the market.

  • The OPPO Find X2 could be the first smartphone with a Snapdragon 865

    The OPPO Find X2 could be the first smartphone with a Snapdragon 865

    The OPPO Find X was announced last year. It was one of the first phones to feature an all-screen design. It was possible thanks to the motorized pop-up cameras. Oppo recently announced that the company is now working on developing the Find X2 model. They expect to release the same in the first quarter of 2020. Similar to most flagships expected to release the upcoming year, the Find X2 will also run on a Snapdragon 865 chipset. Although the phone will have a Snapdragon X55 5G modem, the phone will only support sub-6GHz 5G frequencies. This is Find X’s successor device, according to Wu. Originally, it was scheduled to release sometime in 2019. However, that did not happen and we look forward to a 2020 release.

    OPPO Find X2
    OPPO Find X2

    On the Oppo Inno Day 2019, the company talked more about their Oppo Find X2. This will be the successor to one of the first sliding phones. The Find X model was truly a trendsetter and one of the first of its kind to make it to retail. Now, Oppo is working a successor, the Find X2. Although Find X’s design has many flaws, mostly revolving around the pop-up camera, it was received quite well. Now that the industry and technology have advanced, we hope to see a spectacular design on the device. Even the pop-up cameras design has evolved into something more sophisticated. Check out the review on Oppo Reno.

    OPPO Find X2

    Oppo’s Find X2 will feature Qualcomm’s latest flagship mobile processor. The phone is also expected to have a better display, higher resolution, a wider colour gamut, and a higher refresh rate. The Find X2 will come with Sony’s 2×2 On-Chip Lens Technology. The custom-made camera sensor will include “All Pixel Omni-directional PDAF” technology. This allows the use of all imaging pixels. Thanks to this, the sensor would be able to focus on the tiniest thing with the greatest clarity and accuracy. It looks like the Find X2 is among the first Oppo phones to have the under-display camera technology. It was one of the phones highlighted at the OPPO INNO Day event 2019. While it is Oppo’s first such model, the under-glass selfie camera looks like a trend that is going to go around like a wildfire. Check out Xiaomi’s patent on the same subject. 

    OPPO Find X2 Release
    OPPO Find X2 Release

    A Quick Overview

    Oppo’s flagship device will come with a Snapdragon 865 chip. The phone also boasts of a high refresh rate, camera improvements, and enhanced low-light performance. Keeping in mind all the features the Find X2, it looks like the phone might be retailed as a top-tier smartphone. With the smartphone all set to launch in a few weeks, we can’t wait to see what is inside. The phone, expected to launch in Q1 2020, has users excited to try it out.

    It is expected that the Find X2 will feature 5G connectivity, major design tweaks, a powerful chipset from Qualcomm, and of course, the price to go with it! So far, Oppo has not released any hint about what it could be priced at. Maybe once we enter the new year, we will receive more details.