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MWC 2020: Top Six Smartphone Player Is Latest Brand To Pull Out
Due to the major coronavirus outbreak, many companies and brand have decided to fully or partially withdraw from Mobile World Congress (MWC) scheduled in Barcelona. Some of the more popular companies to back out of MWC 2020 include Sony and Amazon.

Vivo

More recently, Vivo decided to putt out. The Chinese manufacturer recently announced that it plans to withdraw from MWC 2020 in light of coronavirus spreading. The company did so by emailing the Android Authority and mentioning the same. The email states, “Vivo has been closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (NCP) outbreak and continuously evaluating planned activities. The health and safety of our employees and the public are our top priority. Based on the present situation, we have decided to withdraw from our debut at MWC 2020 and other related events later this month in Barcelona, Spain.”

MWC 2020

Vivo was planning to exhibit its 2020 Apex Concept device at MWC 2020, which would be the latest concept phone there. The company mentioned that since it would have to pull out of the MWC, they will make arrangements to show off the new concept phone soon enough. However, more details about the month or day have not been mentioned yet. Counterpoint Research ranks Vivo sixth with regards to smartphone shipments.

Sony

Sony also had decided to withdraw from participating at MWC 2020 in Barcelona. The World Health Organization declared the ongoing coronavirus outbreak a global emergency on January 30. The company quoted this as a reason for withdrawing, “the utmost importance on the safety and wellbeing of our customers, partners, media and employees.”

Sony then decided to hold a press conference on Monday, February 24. They decided to live stream at 8:30 am CET using their official Xperia YouTube channel. The company is planning to announce the Xperia 1.1 flagship. The smartphone is slated to come with 5G network support, Snapdragon 865, a 6.6-inch display, and a quadruple-camera setup. The phone will also have a headphone jack and front-facing stereo speakers. In addition to the Xperia 1.1 flagship, the company could also be planning to release two mid-range smartphones. As of now, we don’t know a lot about the products, but these are expected to replace the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus.

MWC 2020 Brands Withdraw

Other Companies Not Participating In MWC 2020

Mobile World Congress is one of the biggest tech events in the world. Big brands and start-ups alike flock to the event. However, due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, many brands have decided to withdraw to ensure safety for the staff and others. While Vivo is among the most recent ones to do so, there are other brands that decided against joining Congress this year. This includes the likes of ZTE, LG, Amazon, Ericsson, Sony, NVIDIA, and TCL.

Here’s a quick list of all the brands that have withdrawn from the MWC 2020 so far.
- Apple
- Amazon
- AT&T
- Ericsson
- Facebook
- HMD Global
- Intel
- LG
- Nokia
- Mediatek
- NVIDIA
- Royole
- Sony
- TCL
- Vivo
- ZTE
February 28, 2020
OPPO VP confirms that Find X2 will feature QHD+ Display and Sony 2×2 on-chip lens solution
Last year during the OPPO innovation day, we learned that OPPO will bring expand its flagship series FIND soon. They announced that they’ll launch OPPO Find X2 in Q1 2020. Recently, there are many developments happening about the information on Find X2.

Find X2 Regular vs. Find X2 Pro

A few days ago, Thailand’s NBTC (Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) has passed the model. This news of certification hinted that OPPO Find X2 will have 2 models – Find X2 regular and Find X2 Pro. Certificates of both versions are available on the NBTC website. However, there is no clarity about the difference between the 2 versions. We can expect both the models to launch this year.

Features of Find X2

However, well-known leaking agency Ice Universe has revealed information about the features of Find X2. Some users on Weibo share a few live images and screenshots helping us learn about different features of X2 Phone. Thus, it also led everyone to see the first design of the phone. Let us have a sneak peek at the details:
- - Resolution: 2K
  - Refresh rate: 120 Hz
  - Sampling: 240 Hz
  - SDR to HDR conversion
  - Brightness: Up to 1200 nits
  - Colour gamut: DCI-P3
OPPO VP Brian Shen revealed these features on Twitter o Feb 9, 2020. We already know that the processor will be Snapdragon 845c with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage capacity.

Display features

As per the leaked pictures, Find X2 will have a +QHD display. Also, the screen will have a curved hole at the left corner with a bezel. There will be 2 refresh rates – 60 Hz and 120 Hz, users can use it as per their need. Moreover, it will feature a dedicated display chip and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate.

The phone features different unique display settings according to leaked pictures by a Weibo user. Pictures reveal that users will have an option to set screen resolutions manually. Additionally, users can select HD+ or QHD+ resolution based on their need and use. This suggests that the phone may feature Pixelwork’s visual processor.

Other features

The flagship phone will have Sony’s latest 2×2 On-chip lens solution. It is a new technology “All Pixel Omni-directional PDAF”. The device will support fast charging of 65W. It will be capable to charge the device in 35 minutes from 0 to 100 percent. However, this is not a new feature. It was present in the Lamborghini model of the flagship series in the first place.

Furthermore, Find X2 will contain Snapdragon 865 which supports only Snapdragon X55 modem, it will not have mmWare Antennas. The phone will support only 6GHz frequency for 5G connectivity.

Price and Release date

OPPO or other sources have not yet revealed any information about the price, so far. However, we can expect to see the launch of X2 Phone on Feb 23, at MWC 2020 Press conference. But this may face a delay due to the recent Coronavirus outbreak causing a lockdown of many factories and plants.

Let us see when the phone will be launched in the market.
February 22, 2020
Motorola’s Upcoming Stylus phone will be called the ‘Moto G Stylus’
Motorola is one of the biggest smartphone manufacturing brands around the world. It is the oldest mobile phone making brand in the world. The establishment of the company is that strong that it doesn’t give a second thought before experimenting with the established model names.

Following the same trend, it is going through a renaming process of the Motorola stylus to Moto G stylus.

Pinpoints
- - According to the rumours, the smartphone will be offering a hole-punch display.
  - The Moto G stylus is said to be having certifications in Canada and the US.
  - The new Moto G stylus is likely to carry model number XT2043-4 as per the data provided by the certifications by Canada and the US.
  - The Moto G stylus smartphone is landing in the market alongside Moto G8 and Moto G8 power.
The news

The smartphone is Lenovo’s subsidiary product and is in consideration with the first stylus carrying the Android version of a smartphone. As per some sources, the smartphone might be offering a hole-punch display design.

Leaked render is confirming with the overflowing tweets and social media posts. The Twitter post by certainly proclaimed media people is certain with this new Moto launch. The design feature and the hole-punch display is also conforming to its true sense according to the different fan pages and active social media accounts.

However, how much Twitter and other media posts can we trust is questionable. We will come to its fate by its mega launch in Motorola’s launching event.

The smartphone contains the certifications by the US and Canada with model number XT2043-4. And interestingly the US Federal Communications Commission database surfaced the same model number. As per the PR statements of the Motorola, it is hosting a press media event at MWC 2020 in Barcelona in the coming month. It is in consideration that Motorola will unveil the new Moto G8 phones along with Moto G stylus.

Motorola is also working on a new flagship project. It is in progress and that would likely to be called the Motorola Edge+. Although, this rumour of flagship launch is in consideration. It is taking place at MWC 2020 or might get a separate space for its giant launch.

Specifications likely to be

The Motorola smartphone is likely to pertain to the stylus pen. That’s making a debut in the market under the shed of parent company Motorola. The smartphone would have somewhat similarities with the G8 Power that is again appearing to be launch along with Moto G8.

In accordance with the active tipsters and media scientists the smartphone is in development with the codename “Sofia+”. This somewhat shows similarities with the Moto G8 Power. Talking about the features, the smartphone will pertain the Qualcomm Snapdragon 655 SoC.

It is also having Android 10 which is a go-to version of Android. The battery is around 5000 mAh which is a big battery backup for a smartphone. All in all the rumoured phone is reaching the excitement of its launch with the pinch of leaked information to it.
February 17, 2020
5G Smartphone To Be Announced Globally By Realme At MWC

Last year itself, 5G was said to have already become a strong reality. However, not a lot of 5G devices made the rounds. The 5G tech was still blossoming, which meant that most of the first releases were high-end models that most of us could not afford. Since the first-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 modem was not released until December, the modem and carrier support were not very mature either. With the latest Snapdragon X55 modem launched in December 2020 seems to be the year of 5G smartphone. In developed markets, many companies are working to release their 5G products.

MWC 2020

A vast majority of the 5G smartphones is likely to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and the Snapdragon 765/G. They were released just last month. One of the first 5G smartphones to be launched in 2020 by Realme. The company has released the Realme X50 5G in China. Following the release, Realme plans to have a global release on February 24, 2020, at MWC 2020.

Realme’s event description states, “Realme will host the first global launch event in 2020. In the 5G era, Realme will be dedicated to being the popularizer of cutting-edge technology, promoting the popularity of 5G networks worldwide and bringing new 5G phones with power and style to global users.” We hope this means that they are planning to launch at least one 5G-enabled device during the event.

Realme X50 5G

If the Realme X50 5G does go on for a global release, it could possibly be one of the most affordable 5G models in the market. The phone is designed targeting a mid-range market featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, 6.57-inch FHD+ IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate, 6GB/8GB/12GB of RAM with 128GB/256GB storage, 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary camera, and a 4,200mAh battery. The camera unit also includes an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, a 2MP macro camera, 16MP + 8MP – regular and wide-angle – punch-hole front cameras.

Realme 5G Smartphone

On the first glance, the specs of this phone seem pretty similar to Redmi K30 5G. This model has only been released in China as of now. We will know more at MWC 2020. Although the products that the different companies are planning to launch has not yet been revealed, we are sure that the focus is going to be on 5G tech and 5G-based devices.

5G in 2020

With 5G tech taking off in 2020, Realme plans to be at the front. The company is planning to release its first 5G smartphone at the MWC 2020 scheduled next month. It will also be among the first 5G devices to be released this year. It looks as if Realme X50 5G could be launched in India soon. Besides this model, Realme could also be releasing more smartphones. However, it is not very likely that they will be 5G-enabled models. Maybe following the global released of the X50 5G, we can expect more 5G devices from the Chinese manufacturer.

February 8, 2020
LG tipped to unveil V60 ThinQ at MWC 2020

Smartphones have made an amazing turn in terms of appearances, sizes shapes and over the years companies have gone out of their way to make sure that they surprise us with their new releases. It seems that the future is just so unpredictable especially if it comes to these smartphones.

There are those that have a number of cameras on the back while others have huge screens and the more subtle ones just divide the screen into two halves so it could fold.

Now, LG took a more subtle approach and gave its flagship smartphone not one, but two screens. Yes, the company released the phone late last year and promised to start shipping it as this year’s first LG phone.

The phone has two screens that touch onto each other when the phone is (much like a Nintendo DS but without the controller). The LG V60 ThinQ phone has also been confirmed to have a 5G reception which will be one amongst the few phones that have this type of network reception.

According to sources, the company plans to launch the phone in Barcelona.

The company wanted to launch the phone as its first flagship product so as to expand its 5G presence in the market.

5G Connectivity

As most know, 5G is not really that much available in a lot of smartphones as for most companies it is still in the “testing phase”. LG is hoping to take advantage of this situation. They will release their phone in advance so as to reduce its number of competitors. But, this is not to say that it is going to win any crowns for it.

There are still a number of smartphones out there that are going to be better competitors than the brand is expecting. There are a number of flagships that are coming this year. Even Samsung’s very own rumoured S20 is releasing this year, and this is just to mention but one.

This year’s smartphone wars are going to be nothing short of a bloodbath so there is a lot o gearing up that users and manufacturers are to do to prepare.

However, if there is anything that is going to make the new LG V60 ThinQ stand out is its second screen. The release of the smartphone may entail a second screen cover for the rest second screen.

The cover may upgrade the folding structure and a free stop hinge technology. Also, it would allow the user to hold the second screen at any angle.

I am not saying that this is the best feature of the phone. However, it is something unique and frankly, with this new range of competitive smartphones, this is generally all that a company needs to have in order to compete in the big leagues.

Wrapping Up

It is yet to be confirmed if LG will be able to compete and live up to its other counterparts. Even better, it is still too early to make any verdicts.

January 30, 2020
Huawei Mate X Phone Getting a Refresh at MWC 2020; Kirin 990, Improved Hinge

The Huawei Mate X Phone has been available in China for a while now – but rumors about a Kirin 990 equipped model have been making rounds on the internet.

Huawei briefly showcased its Huawei Mate X Phone back in October. While the Mate X hasn’t arrived in many markets around the world, the company confirmed the launch of the Mate Xs equipped with the more powerful Kirin 990 processor that supports 5G.

The phone is scheduled for launch in March 2020.

Huawei Consumer Business CEO Richard Yu confirmed that the new Mate Xs would feature the Kirin 990 chipset, a better hinge, and a super durable screen in an interview session with the members of the press in Shenzhen.

In the interview, he also stated that the foldable would be announced officially at MWC 2020 in Barcelona, which left fans guessing when between February 24 and 27 will they receive the news officially.

It remains unclear if the upcoming Mate Xs are the same as the previously teased Mate X, or Huawei will surprise us will a whole new device. It looks like we’ll have to wait for more details from Huawei.

The Mate Xs will probably inherit its design from the Mate X, but the phone is expected to boast new hardware.

The Kirin 990 features a 7nm FinFET Plus EUV node manufactured by TSMC. It has an 8-core CPU – with a Cortex-A76 clocked at 2.86GHz, which is twice as big, two middle Cortex-A76 clocked at 2.36GHz, and lastly, four small Cortex-A55 clocked at 1.95GHz.

The Kirin 990 boasts a powerful Mali-G76 GPU. The Kirin 990 packs an integrated 5G modem, which will bring the next-generation connectivity standard to the Mate Xs.

Huawei hasn’t revealed anything as of yet, and fans will have to wait and watch.

As for the design of the last iteration, the OLED display of Huawei’s Mate X folds outwards – giving users the option to use it in three distinct styles.

There are two independent smartphone screens, sized 6.6-inches, and 6.38-inches, respectively.

The final display supplies an 8-inch tablet-style form factor. A similar design is expected from the Mate Xs as well. Huawei’s Kirin 980 processor powers the currently available Mate X. It comes with 512GB internal storage, paired with 8GB of RAM.

Other Features and Hardware

The Mate X also boasts three Leica-tuned cameras and packs two batteries, which entail a total battery capacity of 4,500mAh.A large battery calls for the use of fast charging – which the Mate X supports. It comes with a 55W charger in the box. The Mate X is also 5G-ready courtesy Huawei’s Balong 5000 modem.

In August, a Mate X device surfaced on China’s TENAA database, including images hinting at subtle changes over what was unveiled at MWC earlier this year.

The phone was listed with the model number “Huawei TAH-AN00” and appeared to have tweaked button placements and an improved hinge structure.

If all goes well, Huawei should remain one of the key players in the foldable device space – especially with all the hype surrounding a rumored Samsung Galaxy Fold 2.

January 15, 2020