nubia Red Magic 3S seen acing AnTuTu benchmark a day before launch

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 3S is scheduled to debut tomorrow but the phone already managed to appear on AnTuTu for a quick benchmark. The device bearing the NX629J_V1S model number managed to push out a combined score of 510,496 points, which is the most we've seen on the platform. This test was done on the new eight version of AnTuTu which now gives a more detailed breakdown of the scores in the CPU, GPU, memory and UX departments. nubia Red Magic 3S AnTuTu scores Going through these tests we see the Red Magic 3S managed 147,674 on the CPU test with its Snapdragon 855+ SoC and...

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Analysts: Apple will release a low-cost iPhone SE successor in 2020

It's that time of the year again - the time when analysts forecast a small, cheap iPhone. It's easy to see where they are coming from, as the iPhone, Apple's cash cow, has been facing declining sales for several quarters now. Apple tried to prop up sales by offering generous (by its standards) trade-in programs, to entice consumers to upgrade. Cupertino even reduced the prices of the XS and XR models in some regions, something the company rarely does before the next generation of phones comes out. The iPhone SE successor - its name and price are still to be determined - will be...

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AnTuTu V8 August rankings are out, Black Shark 2 Pro takes the top spot

Chinese benchmarking tool AnTuTu just published its ranking for the most powerful smartphones in August and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro tops the charts with its 469,708 score. These rankings are based on the eight version of the benchmarking software which is still only available in China. It's also worth mentioning that the scores are based on the average rating that each phone got. The new version of AnTuTu puts a higher emphasis on storage results meaning the same phone can get different scores depending on its configuration. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage version of the Black...

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Honor Play 3 offers a 48MP camera and 4,000mAh battery an an entry level price

The Honor Play 3 is the second new phone that the brand unveiled today (the other being the Honor 20S). It's an entry-level device with a 48MP sensor in its triple camera and 4,000mAh in its battery. The 48MP sensor sits behind an f/1.8 lens and is joined by an 8MP ultra wide camera with 120° field of view. The third module is a depth sensor. The punch hole selfie camera packs an 8MP sensor. It's surrounded by the 6.39" IPS LCD with 720 x 1,560px resolution. The screen is guarded by an unbranded scratch-resistant aluminosilicate glass. The official numbers claim 90% screen to body...

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Benchmarking the Asus ROG Phone II Ultimate Edition with Snapdragon 855+

The mobile chipset scene has always been rather unique. Unlike more traditional computing avenues like the PC ream, in the ARM world variety isn't really all that abundant on a year to year basis. That's how you end up with a sea of competing flagship handsets typically based around the exact same Qualcomm silicon. That has been the status quo for quite a few years now. So, in a sea of sameness, how can a "gaming" phone realistically differentiate while using the exact same internals as its often cheaper competitors? Well, turns out that not all Snapdragon 855+ chipsets are made...

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Asus Vivowatch SP is the newest smartwatch with ECG capabilities

Asus announced the global arrival of ROG Phone II at IFA 2019, but the phone's availability was not the only thing the company unveiled today. The Taiwan manufacturer also introduced a smartwatch called Vivowatch SP with ECG capabilities that tracks your blood pressure and stress levels. The watch comes with GPS and an altimeter for more precise exercise data, especially when you are in areas with poor coverage. The gadget also comes with Asus HealthAI that should guide you based on your stats and habits and the company says the platform was developed with leading health...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_vivowatch_sp_is_the_newest_smartwatch_with_ecg_capabilities-news-39027.php