Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G to get antimicrobial flip cover

And here's yet another Samsung Galaxy Note20-related rumor - it's just that time of the year. This one is about cases, though, and Samsung's attempt to capitalize on the ongoing pandemic. According to a very reputable source, the Korean tech giant will offer a flip cover case for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G that has "antimicrobial coating". The leaked photo shows three cases in different colors, but since they are in the box, we can't really tell what they are made of. It could be some kind of fabric or leather with the said coating. We can also see that there's a transparent strip on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_ultra_5g_to_get_antimicrobial_flip_cover-news-44452.php

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G spotted with 5,000 mAh battery

The earliest rumor about the Samsung Galaxy A42 is that it would be the company's cheapest 5G-enabled handset. About a month later, we stumble upon a listing from the Chinese 3C 3C revealing the battery capacity of the handset. It clearly states 4,860 mAh, but the typical capacity should be exactly 5,000 mAh. That's a hefty charge for Samsung's supposedly cheapest 5G phone. Other rumors suggest that the Galaxy A42 would feature 128GB of internal storage and will most likely make an appearance in 2021 and maybe start off as a 4G only phone for the markets in which 5G isn't yet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a42_5g_spotted_with_5000_mah_battery-news-44453.php

iPhone 12 launch date revealed, Macs with Apple chips coming in October

According to a reputable tipster on Apple-related stuff, the company is going to unveil the iPhone 12 family on September 8 and the Apple Watch Series 6 will tag along as well. Additionally, the leakster suggests that new iPad Pro, the rumored Apple Glass and MacBooks with Apple's in-house chips will make an appearance on October 27. Although nothing is confirmed, we tend to believe the rumor given Apple's choice of dates in the past. Last year, the iPhone 11 family came to be on September 10, Tuesday and this year's September 8 is on Tuesday as well. Apple likes to keep things on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_12_launch_date_revealed_macs_with_apple_chips_coming_in_october-news-44455.php

nubia to announce its smartwatch alongside the Red Magic 5S

Nubia made the Red Magic 5S release date official last week and scheduled an event for July 28, but it's only now that the company is teasing its smartwatch. It will arrive alongside the gaming flagship as per this short Weibo post. Nubia also revealed several key design features of the watch. The teaser posters from Weibo For one, the device will come in "soft" 316L stainless steel and aluminum body and from what we can see on the posters and the one render on nubia's official website, it will boast a curved OLED display and what appears to be a rotating Apple Watch-like crown on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_to_announce_its_smartwatch_alongside_the_red_magic_5s-news-44451.php

Samsung Galaxy M51 will pack a 12MP ultrawide angle camera

CAD-based renders of the Samsung Galaxy M51 that surfaced in March revealed a triple camera setup on the back. But separate reports later claimed the M51 will pack a 64MP quad camera setup on the back, and the folks over at SamMobile now claim that the 64MP primary camera will be joined by a 12MP ultrawide unit. The purpose of the other two modules is currently unknown. Samsung Galaxy M51 leaked renders There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy M51 yet, but a Samsung device sporting model code SM-M515F and believed to be the M51 passed through Geekbench last month, revealing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m51_camera_specs_leak-news-44450.php

Motorola Moto G Pro / G Stylus review

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Oppo A72 5G goes official with Dimensity 720 SoC and 6.5" 90Hz screen

After announcing the A72 back in April Oppo today unveiled its 5G model, dubbed Oppo A72 5G. But this isn't just a 5G-supporting A72. We are looking at many differences between the 4G and 5G variants. For starters, the A72 5G is powered by the freshly announced Dimensity 720 SoC while the 4G model has a Snapdragon 665 chipset under the hood. Both smartphones pack a 6.5" FullHD+ LCD, but the A72 5G comes with a 90Hz panel as opposed to the non-5G variant's 60Hz screen. While the network connectivity and screen are upgraded, the camera department gets a downgrade. The A72 features a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a72_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-44449.php

OnePlus Nord gets yet another pre-release update, with July security patch

It's not unusual to see phone makers prepare day one software updates for their new phones, which will be waiting to be installed once the first customers take them out of the box. And yet, OnePlus has really outdone itself with the Nord. The handset, which got announced earlier this week but will only go on sale in early August, is now already receiving its second software update. This is OxygenOS 10.5.2, and it brings with it the July security patches. Additionally, the recently unveiled OnePlus Buds get an easier pairing system when used with the Nord, and for India Dailyhunt supports...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_gets_yet_another_prerelease_update_with_july_security_patch_-news-44448.php

You can now reserve a Galaxy Note20 in the US to get a $50 gift

Samsung has started taking reservations for "the next Galaxy" through its official US site, and we all know that means the Note20 and Note 20 Ultra. It's important to keep in mind that a reservation is not the same thing as a pre-order. In fact, if you reserve, you will "enjoy private access to pre-order the next Galaxy", according to Samsung's wording. This seems to imply that there will be a pre-pre-order period, just for the people who went through the reservation process. Additionally, if you reserve you will receive a $50 instant credit when you complete your pre-order. Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_reserve_a_galaxy_note20_in_the_us_to_get_a_50_gift-news-44447.php

Galaxy Buds Live leak in official app, ANC confirmed

Samsung’s upcoming bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live have appeared in numerous leaks in the past months which have confirmed most of their key details. They are rumored to launch alongside the Galaxy Note20, Z Fold 2, Tab S7 duo and Galaxy Watch 3 at the Unpacked event on August 5. Now, an update to Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app has revealed even more details for the TWS earbuds including the presence of ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) which can be turned on or off via the app. In addition, we get an in-depth look at the software customization options for the Buds Live including an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_buds_live_leak_in_official_app_anc_confirmed-news-44445.php

Galaxy Note20 Ultra may lose the 48 MP sensor in the zoom cam, 108 MP gets no upgrades

It’s day 3 of major Note20 leaks and this one will be met with some disappointment. Leakster @rquandt has tweeted a detailed description of the cameras on Samsung’s upcoming flagships. The hardware is based on the S20 family, but with some downgrades (you read that right downgrades). The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra will get S20 Ultra’s large 1/1.33” sensor with 108 MP resolution unchanged. 8K video recording remains capped at 24 fps even though S865-powered phones are already doing 8K at 30 fps (Europe is still getting an Exynos chip, by the way). Also, while some reports claimed it will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note20_ultra_rumored_to_lose_its_48_mp_sensor_in_the_zoom_cam_108_mp_gets_no_upgrades-news-44446.php

GSMArena labs: 3D models let you examine the phones like never before, courtesy of Binkies 3D

Helping you select the perfect phone is what we strive to do here at GSMArena. And despite the convergence brought upon us by the touchscreen revolution, design is still a big part of that There are so many peculiarities that are hard to convey through a static photo and even on video. How curved is the screen? The back? How thick is the camera hump? How are the buttons positioned? And so on and so on. In the past, you could walk into a store and examine the phone yourself. Today, that’s not always possible – even before the pandemic, much of the shopping had transitioned from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gsmarena_labs_3d_models_let_you_examine_the_phones_in_our_database_like_never_before-news-44436.php

Foxconn starts iPhone 11 production in India

Foxconn has begun assembling iPhone 11 units in India at its Chennai plant. The news has been confirmed by numerous local outlets and marks Apple’s made in India iPhone production expansion following the iPhone XR from last year. The first batches of made in India iPhone 11 are already available for purchase at local retailers. In the past, Cupertino also produced the first gen SE as well as the iPhone 6s and 7 series in India through Wistron. The move will free up Apple from paying a 20% import tax on phones made outside India, allowing it to achieve more competitive pricing on its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/foxconn_starts_iphone_11_production_in_india-news-44441.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G to come with a 25W charger in the box

Earlier leaks revealed that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note20 lineup will offer Samsung's fast charging solution over the USB Power Delivery standard going up to 45W. However, the company will maintain its tradition of supplying the slower 25W chargers in the box. Leakster @rquandt confirmed that both the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra will settle get 25W chargers as part of their retail packages. Still, it might not be such a big loss since in our Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ reviews, we found that the difference between 25W and 45W charging isn't that big. With the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_ultra_5g_to_come_with_a_25w_charger_in_the_box-news-44440.php

Realme 6i/6S hands-on review

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Realme C15 to launch with Helio G35, 13MP main camera

Realme launched the C11, and its first batch of 150,000 units sold out in two minutes during the initial flash sale in India. The phone is likely to have a bigger brother called Realme C15, scheduled to hit Indonesia next week. While specs of the new phone are scarce, an insider has now revealed that the phone with 6,000 mAh battery will bring a Helio G35 chipset and a 13MP main camera. Realme C15 The chipset brings an octa-core CPU with eight Cortex-A53 units, clocked at 2.3 GHz. However, the rumor says the Realme C15 will have two RAM options - 3GB and 4GB, meaning the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c15_to_launch_with_helio_g35_13_mp_main_camera-news-44435.php

Fitbit Charge 3 receives an update with Charge 4 features

Fitbit Charge 3 users are now receiving an update with version 1.88.11 and this one can be considered as a major update. It brings some Fitbit Charge 4 features that that will surely improve the user experience. With the new update, you can set Smart Wake alarm through the device itself without having to open up the app on the phone. The second important change is the screen timeout, which allows you to set a longer timeout of the screen. The Agenda app on the band itself lets you set new events or meetings in your calendar while Sleep mode and DND have been added in the quick...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fitbit_charge_3_receives_an_update_with_charge_4_features-news-44439.php

Microsoft Surface Duo gets Bluetooth SIG certification

Microsoft’s upcoming foldable Android phone - the Surface Duo was announced back in October with few details and a tentative release date for 2020 holiday season. Since then we’ve haven’t heard much about the device apart from the occasional rumor. Now, it appeared on the Bluetooth SIG website as the Surface Model 1930. Bluetooth SIG listing As is the norm with these certifications, we don’t get much details on the hardware apart from the fact that Duo sports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Luckily, the device also appeared in an FCC listing yesterday which confirmed its running...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_gets_bluetooth_sig_certification_-news-44437.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 series will soon receive One UI 2.5

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Note20 with One UI 2.5 at the Unpacked event on August 5, and according to multiple reports from leaksters, the interface will hit the Galaxy S20 trio as well. One UI 2.5 will be an update over the One UI 2.1 platform with improved features, just like One UI 1.5 that came with the Note10 series last year and eventually rolled to the S10 family. Rumors are suggesting the new interface will bring Pro mode for Video where the cameras can be utilized even more. Earlier reports suggest One UI 2.5 will also be available out of the box for all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_devices_soon_will_receive_one_ui_25-news-44438.php

Realme V5 is coming on July 27

Yesterday Realme teased the V5 and today the company announced the smartphone will arrive on July 27. The V5 is the first smartphone in Realme's new V series and the company shared some images of the smartphone that revealed its design. The V5 will pack a punch hole display and feature an L-shaped quad camera on the back which is a first for the Chinese phone maker. The V5 will feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader and have a big Realme branding on its back like the Narzo 10A. Realme hasn't divulged any specs of the V5 yet, but according to reliable Chinese tipster...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_v5_launch_date-news-44431.php

vivo Y51s unveiled: with Exynos 880 5G, triple cameras and 4,500 mAh battery

The latest 5G midrange offering from vivo is here with the Y51s which made its debut in China. It shares its key specs with the previously announced Y70s like the 6.53 inches FHD+ LCD, Exynos 880 5G chipset and 4,500 mAh battery. The punch-hole display comes with a toned-down 8MP selfie camera housed in the top left corner and boasts a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Around the back we find a 48MP primary camera next to a 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro shooter. Video recording goes up to 4K resolution. The phone comes in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version and boasts a side-mounted...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y51s_launched_in_china_with_exynos_880_5g_triple_cameras_and_4500_mah_battery-news-44432.php

Realme 6i debuts in India, deepening naming convention confusion

Realme today announced the Realme 6i in India. No, we are not talking about the 6i that was unveiled back in March and brought to India as the Narzo 10 in May. The one brought to the Indian market today is actually a rebranded Realme 6s announced in May, which really highlights how confusing the company's naming is. In the bigger scheme of things the Indian Realme 6i is actually an affordable variant of the Realme 6 and comes with a downgraded main camera. The Realme 6i features a 48MP primary camera as opposed to the 64MP sensor on the 6. The rest of the specs of the Indian 6i are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6i_specs_india_price_sale_date-news-44434.php

Huawei TalkBand B6 and C5 10 Tablet leak

The Huawei TalkBand B5 is a smart band that transforms into a Bluetooth headset when taken out of the strap. It is two years old, and finally, a successor is coming, according to leaks on Weibo. The Huawei TalkBand B6 appeared in multiple photos and videos, revealing the biggest issue - the thickness of the smart part - has been fixed and now it looks rather attractive. The TalkBand B6 will have the Kirin A1 chipset, developed by Huawei’s chip arm HiSilicon. It will support Bluetooth 5.1, will have a USB-C port for quicker charging and slightly flexed 1.53” touch screen, all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_talkband_b6_leaks_a_tablet_called_c5_10_tags_along-news-44430.php

T-Mobile will require VoLTE compatible devices for future line activations

According to an internal document (as reported by Android Police, T-Mobile will no longer allow new line activations with devices that do not support VoLTE (voice calls over LTE). This change will begin on August 4. Source: Android Police T-Mobile offered a statement to Android Police following the report: We’re making great progress building a truly transformative nationwide 5G network. As part of that, we will be phasing out some older technologies over time to free up even more capacity for LTE and 5G. In preparation for that and to give customers the best experience, those...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_will_begin_requiring_volte_compatible_devices_for_future_line_activations-news-44429.php

Watch the Indian Realme 6i announcement live here

A new phone is arriving in India, called Realme 6i. It is a rebranded Realme 6S since the global Realme 6i is already selling under the name Narzo 10. Generally it's a more affordable alternative of the regular Realme 6. The event begins at 12:30 local time and will be live-streamed on YouTube, and we’ve embedded the video below. The Indian Realme 6i is basically the Realme 6 with a downgraded main camera sensor - it is now 48MP, instead of 64MP, while the other three cams remain unchanged: 8MP ultrawide + 2MP B&W for portraits + 2MP macro. On the inside you get Helio G90T...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_indian_realme_6i_announcement_live_here-news-44428.php

Oppo's Wear OS-powered smartwatch is coming on July 31

The Oppo Watch unveiled back in March runs a proprietary platform, but the company will announce another smartwatch on July 31 that will be powered by Google's Wear OS. Oppo sent out a GIF teasing the launch of its upcoming Wear OS-powered smartwatch that will be again be called Oppo Watch. The teaser doesn't include any specifications of the Watch, but it does give us a glimpse of its design, which is reminiscent of the Apple Watch. You can check out the GIF below. It's currently unclear if the Wear OS-powered Oppo Watch is just a global version of the ColorOS-powered Watch or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_watch_wear_os_launch_date_july_31-news-44427.php

DxOMark reviews the LG V60 ThinQ’s camera with average scores

DxOMark has posted its review of the LG V60 ThinQ’s camera setup. It was the first smartphone camera to be able to record 4K video, and it was one of the first smartphones to launch with the Snapdragon 865. The V60’s camera hardware includes a 64MP, 1/1.7” sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens, 0.8µm pixels, phase-detection autofocus, and OIS. This is accompanied by just two more cameras: a 13MP ultra wide camera with f/1.9 aperture, and a ToF depth sensor for portrait photos. There’s no dedicated telephoto camera on the V60. In still images, the V60’s exposure and dynamic range...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_reviews_the_lg_v60_thinqs_camera_with_average_scores-news-44426.php

Watch our vivo X50 Pro video review

The vivo X50 Pro is the first smartphone with a gimbal-stabilized camera, although it isn’t the highest-end smartphone of the lineup, what else does it have to offer? The phone has a nice, premium design, a bright and sharp 90Hz refresh rate AMOLED display, and FunTouch OS has seen significant improvements that make it less like an iOS clone, and more like Android. The quad-camera is fully equipped, with a 48MP main sensor, two telephoto cameras (one of which is a periscope camera), and an 8MP ultra wide camera. The main camera is one that’s stabilized by vivo’s micro-gimbal system...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_our_vivo_x50_pro_video_review-news-44425.php

Braided Apple Lighting to USB-C cables appear in black and white

According to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will skip the in-box accessories for its iPhone 12 series. While there is no definitive answer whether this is the case, a set of images show us Apple’s alleged new braided Lighting to USB-C cables. Leakster @L0vetodream is giving us our first look at the new cables which come in black and white colors. new lightning cable pic.twitter.com/psW670omTS— 有没有搞措 (@L0vetodream) July 23, 2020 Apple does offer a black Lighting cable with its 2017 iMac Pro which serves for charging the included Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2 but has always...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/braided_apple_lighting_to_usbc_cables_appear_in_black_and_white-news-44422.php

Google Pay adds support for 25 new banks

Google Pay is gaining support for more and more financial institutions. The latest batch adds 25 to the list. These span 14 countries, most of which in Europe, though Australia and Japan get a new option each. These include traditional banks as well as mobile-first alternatives like Revolut in Japan, Curve in Germany, Lunar in Sweden and Norway and more. You can follow the source link for a list of only the new additions or check out Google Pay’s support page for the full list of banks and cards supported in your country. Unfortunately, no new countries are featured in the list, so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pay_adds_support_for_25_new_banks-news-44418.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 appears in support pages, a stainless steel Wi-Fi only model this time

New support pages for the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 have gone live – one for the 41mm model and one for the larger 45mm watch. Both are listed twice, once with a stainless steel body and once with no mention of material. Note that these are SM-R840 and SM-R850 while earlier this month we saw support pages for the SM-R845. The “5” at the end indicates and LTE model, “0” means only local connectivity. There are two more, the R840X and R850X. However, the “X” usually stands for a demo unit, so you’re unlikely to see these available for purchase (though it seems that Walmart is trying to get...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch3_appears_in_support_pages_a_stainless_steel_wifi_only_model_this_time-news-44414.php

Xiaomi Redmi 9 in for review

Xiaomi first introduced the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, which was followed by a more affordable Redmi Note 9, and finally the lineup was complete with the Redmi 9 that was announced two times - first for Europe, and two weeks later in China. This €150 smartphone is arguably the true bearer of the Redmi spirit, aiming to deliver solid smartphone experience at the lowest price point possible. The Redmi 9 is a clear step forward from its Redmi 8 predecessor and in fact sits closer to its bigger brother - the Redmi Note 9 - with a proper 6.53” LCD with Full HD+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_9_in_for_review-news-44393.php

Flipkart acquire's Walmart's Best Price stores in India to launch Flipkart Wholesale

Flipkart announced that it will acquire 100% of the Best Price cash-and-carry business that was operated by Wal-Mart India Private Limited. The current 28 stores as well as the e-commerce channels will remain operational, servicing their 1.5+ million members. However, this will lead to the launch of Flipkart Wholesale, a new digital marketplace aimed at kirana stores (small mom-and-pop shops) as well as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The pilot run of Wholesale will begin next month and will focus on the grocery and fashion categories. Going forward, the goal is to help...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flipkart_acquires_walmarts_best_price_stores_in_india_to_launch_flipkart_wholesale-news-44419.php

Gorilla Glass Victus unveiled: survives 2m drops and has twice the scratch resistance

Corning just introduced the next generation of Gorilla Glass – no, not “7”, but “Victus”. The new aluminosilicate glass promises significantly improved resistance to scratches and falling onto hard surfaces compared to competing glasses and even older GG generations. In tests, Victus has shown that it can shrug off a face-first fall on a hard surface from 2 meters (6.5 ft). That’s a drop onto concrete from head height. Non-Corning glasses typically shatter in drops from just 0.8 m, says the company. Gorilla Glass 5 had an 80% chance to survive a drop from 1.6 m, GG6 improved those...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gorilla_glass_victus_unveiled_it_can_survive_2m_drops_and_is_2x_tougher_to_scratch_than_gg6-news-44424.php

LG Q92 5G listed on Google Play Console

Earlier this month we came across a report on LG’s plans for its upcoming 5G midrangers. One of the mentioned phones was the LG Q92 5G which has now appeared on a Google Play Console listing giving us an early look and revealing a few key specs. The phone bears the LM-Q920N model number and will feature a centered punch-hole display with an FHD+ resolution and 420 ppi. The phone will run on the Snapdragon 765G alongside 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. As expected it will ship with Android 10 likely with LG’s UX on top. The LG Q92 5G is expected to slide in below the Velvet as a more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q92_5g_listed_on_google_play_console_-news-44417.php

Huawei Freebuds 3i arrive in India for $135

A couple of days ago Huawei teased the launch of Freebuds 3i TWS earphones in India and today the company officially brought them to the Indian market for INR9,990 ($135/€115). The Freebuds 3i come in Carbon Black and Ceramic White colors and will be sold in India through Amazon.in starting August 6, 2020. As a part of the launch offer, customers who purchase the Freebuds 3i will get Huawei Band 4 worth INR1,999 ($27/€23) for free. This offer will be available for Amazon Prime members on August 6 and 7, but it will be open to all other customers until August 12. The Freebuds 3i come...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_freebuds_3i_india_price_sale_date-news-44415.php

Samsung phones can replace ID cards for German citizens

Samung has announced Germany’s National electronic ID will be available on its phones later this year as a result of an exclusive partnership with the German Federal Office for Information Security, Bundesdruckerei (bdr) and Deutsche Telekom Security. The sides developed a hardware-based security architecture allowing citizens to store their national ID on the phone as an eID when the solution becomes available later this year. All four organizations developed a “holistic security architecture”, built around the hardware. Thanks to the security chip in Samsung smartphones,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_phones_can_replace_id_cards_for__german_citizens-news-44416.php

Realme RMX2111 goes through TENAA with 5G chipset, 48MP cam - could be the V5

The Realme V5 or maybe one of its siblings has arrived at TENAA in two versions – RMX2111 and RMX2112. They differ only by their wireless connectivity, so it’s likely just two different carrier versions. The phone has a 6.5” 1080p+ display and runs Android 10. There’s a single 16MP selfie camera in the top left, sitting in a punch hole. Since the display is an LCD, the fingerprint reader is mounted on the right side of the phone – just like the V5. Side-mounted fingerprint reader • Card slot with a space for a microSD The battery has 4,900 mAh capacity, unfortunately TENAA...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_rmx2111_goes_through_tenaa_with_5g_chipset_48_mp_cam_could_be_the_v5-news-44413.php

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom scores highly in DxOMark's testing

DxOMark did a review of Xiaomi's Redmi K30 Pro Zoom and found out that it's not too shabby. At least according to the overall score of 120 points. This puts it right after last year's Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro. They found that the phone excels in autofocus speeds, exposure, white balance accuracy and the amount of detail in standard and zoom shots outdoors are also impressive. However, there's a loss of texture at times and colors get a distinctive hue. As opposed to the outdoor shots, the indoor zoom shots lose detail. The ultrawide camera was found lacking when it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k30_pro_zoom_scores_highly_in_dxomarks_testing-news-44412.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition to sport a 4,500 mAh battery

Rumors are swirling that Samsung is preparing a Fan Edition of the Galaxy S20. The phone which was previously said to arrive as the S20 Lite is expected to carry over the Snapdragon 865 chipset and 120Hz display from the S20 series and now we have some info on its battery capacity. The cell is expected to carry the EB-BG781ABY model number and will come with a 4,500 mAh capacity. This is the exact same capacity as the Galaxy S20+. The S20 FE’s screen size is rumored to come in between 6.5 and 6.7 inches and will sport an Infinity-O styling and sAMOLED matrix with FHD+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fan_edition_to_sport_4500_mah_battery-news-44411.php

Black Shark 3S teased by brand CEO

Xiaomi’s gaming branch Black Shark currently has two SD865-powered devices on the market - Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro. Now the brand is about to welcome its first Snapdragon 865+ handset. A Black Shark 3S unit was used by the brand CEO to post a simple message on his Weibo profile - “A lot has happened in the past few days”. The mystic message might point to the arrival of the Snapdragon 865+ chipset or the launch of the Lenovo Legion gaming device with 90W fast charging on the same day Asus unveiled the ROG Phone 3. Last year we saw the Black Shark 2 arrive in March,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_3s_teased_by_brand_ceo-news-44409.php

MediaTek announces the Dimenisty 720 - another 5G chipset for the masses

MediaTek announces yet another 5G-enabled chipset, the Dimensity 720, and this one goes even lower in the price bracket. It's also the first from the company in the Dimensity 700-series. It's built on the 7nm manufacturing process and employs an octa-core CPU that consists of 2x Cortex-A76 cores and 6x Cortex-A55 cores coupled with a Mali-G57 MC3 GPU. The chipset can be paired with LPDRR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. As far as 5G capabilities go, the mid-tier chip supports the sub-6GHz standard. To address the relatively higher power consumption of 5G, MediaTek is counting on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_announces_the_dimenisty_720__another_5g_chipset_for_the_masses-news-44410.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 appears in Mystic Green color

A massive Samsung Galaxy Note20 leak yesterday revealed the smartphone's full specs and design. We also got to see the Galaxy Note20 in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Gray colors and thanks to reliable leakster Evan Blass, today we get our first look at the Mystic Green version of the flagship. You can check out the image below. Samsung Galaxy Note20 in Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, and Mystic Gray colors According to yesterday's leak, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 will be powered by the Exynos 990 SoC in Europe. It will run Android 10 out of the box and have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_mystic_green_image-news-44408.php

Nokia TA-1258 appears on TENAA, key specs and images in tow

An upcoming Nokia phone bearing the TA-1258 model number has appeared on Chinese certification agency TENAA complete with its key specs and images. These reveal it will be a budget offering with a 5.99-inch HD+ screen, a single 8MP rear camera and a 3,000mAh battery. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Unisoc SC9863 chipset alongside 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage which is further expandable via microSD. The selfie camera comes in at 5MP and the phone also boasts a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs on Android 10. The listed dimensions are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_ta1258_appears_on_tenaa_with_key_specs_and_images-news-44407.php

iQOO U1 with 5G incoming, TENAA listing reveals

Vivo decided to expand its iQOO lineup outside the world of flagships and brought the iQOO Z1 and iQOO U1 phones with midrange chips and even more aggressive pricing. However, the iQOO U1 has no 5G, despite being launched in the quickly developing 5G market of China, so now the company is fixing this - a device said to be vivo iQOO U1 5G appeared on TENAA with specs and images. The Chinese regulatory does not reveal the actual chipset, only the CPU - it says 2 GHz. One might think this is the Dimensity 800 platform by Mediatek, however, looking at the images and the rest of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_to_launch_iqoo_u1_with_5g_tenaa_listing_reveals-news-44406.php

Realme V5 teased with a punch hole display and 48MP quad camera

Earlier this week Realme teased a new smartphone lineup and yesterday the company teased a new smartphone with a quad camera setup on the back. Now we know it's called the V5, which is the first smartphone in the new V lineup. Realme made this announcement by sharing images of the V5 on Weibo, which reveal the smartphone will pack a punch hole display and sport four cameras on the back arranged in an inverted L formation inside a rectangular island. It is the first time we are seeing this camera layout on a Realme smartphone. The rear cameras are accompanied by an LED flash and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_v5_design_teaser-news-44405.php

Motorola Edge goes on pre-order in the US with special price

Motorola's Edge mid-ranger is now finally up for pre-order in the US, in unlocked form. The phone will become available on July 31. If you pre-order, however, you're getting a huge discount. The phone's recommended retail price is $699.99, but if you get in on that action during the pre-order period, you'll be paying just $449.99 or $499.99. The latter is the 'normal' reduced price, which you can find at B&H and will also get from Amazon whenever that retailer decides to put up its pre-order page. However, at Best Buy, if you get the pre-order with the 'activate today' option,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_goes_on_preorder_in_the_us_with_special_price-news-44404.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 leaks in full with flat 60Hz screen, plastic back, no microSD

If you enjoyed the recent full leak of Samsung's Galaxy Note20 Ultra, complete with specs and official-looking press renders, here's another one for you, this time focused on the Galaxy Note20, sans Ultra. The vanilla model will come with a flat screen, as rumored before, and as made obvious by this render that portrays its side. The Note20 will have both 4G and 5G versions, the former being ever so slightly cheaper. Regardless of that, you'll be getting a 6.7-inch 1080x2400 Super AMOLED touchscreen with 60Hz refresh rate, so clearly this is a step down from the Note20 Ultra. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_leaks_in_full_too_flat_screen_and_all-news-44403.php

Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame camera for $1400

Nikon has announced the Z5, the fourth model in the company's series of mirrorless full frame cameras and the cheaper variant of last year's Z6 and Z7 models. The Nikon Z5 is meant to bring the full-frame quality and look to the masses with a relatively low starting price of $1400. This makes it one of the cheapest full frame cameras on the market. The Nikon Z5 has an FX-format 24.3MP CMOS sensor with the new EXPEED 6 image processor from the more expensive models. The camera has sensitivity up to ISO 51,200 (expandable to ISO 102,400) and can capture full resolution bursts at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nikon_z5_is_an_entrylevel_fullframe_camera_for_1400-news-44402.php

Motorola Moto G 5G Plus in for review

Earlier this month Motorola announced the Moto G 5G Plus, which is the first 5G smartphone in the company's Moto G lineup. The Moto G 5G Plus is currently available for purchase in Europe and we've received a unit at our office for review. But before we bring you a detailed analysis of the Moto G 5G Plus, let's take a quick look at what the smartphone has to offer. The Moto G 5G Plus comes in a single Surfing Blue color and its retail box includes the usual paperwork along with a protective case, USB-C cable, and a 20W TurboPower charger. The Moto G 5G Plus is powered by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_5g_plus_in_for_review-news-44369.php