Samsung unveiled the roughly $1,500 Galaxy Z Flip a couple of days ago. The company launched this foldable phone alongside the Galaxy S20 series. However, those were not the only phones to launch. The Korean company also unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip, its latest foldable phone.

The Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung’s second foldable phone, coming after the Samsung Galaxy Fold. The Galaxy Fold once sold out in minutes in China. Unlike the Galaxy Fold, however, the Galaxy Z Flip folds upside down. This is the kind of fold that the Motorola Razr features.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip went on sale in South Korea and the United States soon after its launch. It got so many orders that it ran out of stock soon after it went up for sale. The device reportedly went out of stock in just 30 minutes through local carrier LG U Plus in South Korea.

The first batch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip contained 20,000 units. This means that many buyers already have their hands on the device. However, even with the launch success, it appears that the Galaxy Z Flip is still fragile, just like the Galaxy Fold.

A Twitter user with username @mondoir has taken to Twitter to explain his ordeal with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Along with a picture of the defective unit, the user posted:

"Received my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip just now. Opened the box. Removed the protective/instruction film. Flipped the phone as you would do since it’s a flip phone and this happened. I heard the crack as well. Cold weather?"

Samsung replied to the tweet, asking for more information so that it could look into the issue. In a follow-up tweet, the user revealed that Samsung already gave him a replacement Galaxy Z Flip unit quickly after.

This is the first known reported case of the Galaxy Z Flip cracking upon flipping. Could it really be as a result of cold weather? Or maybe it is just something else.

Regardless of what caused the crack, it definitely hurts to see a roughly $1,500 phone develop a defect even before any actual use.

See the tweet here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/defective-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-unit-cracks-as-user-flips-the-phone/

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 865 processor in 2019 and the 865 Plus is apparently already in the works. The Snapdragon 865 itself is a beast of a chip. It offers great graphics performance as well as support for 200MP+ cameras and 8K recording.

The news of the upcoming Snapdragon 865 Plus has appeared on Weibo. Popular Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station took to the platform to report the alleged existence of this processor.

According to the post, the launch of the Snapdragon 865 Plus is tentatively scheduled for the third quarter of 2020.

A “Plus” version of the Snapdragon 865 will not exactly be a surprise. Qualcomm occasionally releases slightly improved versions of its flagship chipsets. The Snapdragon 855 Plus, for example, was released about half a year after the launch of the Snapdragon 855.

Qualcomm also released the Snapdragon 821 in 2016, shortly after releasing the Snapdragon 820. However, we did not see improved versions of the Snapdragon 835 and 845.

So, we may or may not actually get the Snapdragon 865 Plus. However, if it truly comes, we expect it to feature only minor upgrades from the regular Snapdragon 865 chip. It may also lead to a price drop in the standard Snapdragon 865 processor, and this may just mean cheaper 5G phones.

Source: https://www.smartphonecamp.com/the-qualcomm-snapdragon-865-plus-processor-may-arrive-in-q3-2020/

Since the system-wide toggle arrived last year, the dark mode has been rolling out to many Android phones. One would expect that Facebook would probably be among the first apps to get the dark mode. But that was not to be. However, Facebook Lite has now gotten dark mode functionality.

Even though the main Facebook app is yet to get dark mode, several other apps from the company have. Messenger and Instagram have gotten the functionality. Even WhatsApp recently added the feature. Facebook Lite is now the latest addition to the list.

The dark mode on the Facebook Lite app actually uses a dark gray color instead of true black. The “dark” covers everything from your profile to Settings and more.

Facebook Lite usually gets features well behind the normal Facebook app. So, the fact that it gets dark mode before the normal app is quite surprising. The toggle for the functionality is available in the Settings menu.

It is of note that this is still a server-side rollout and not everyone will get it immediately.

>>>> https://www.smartphonecamp.com/facebook-lite-for-android-gets-dark-mode-even-before-the-main-app-does/

Many companies pulled out of the MWC 2020 as a result of the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus. HMD Global also pulled out, claiming the spread of the virus as a reason.

However, even though HMD withdrew from the event, the company still has plans to unveil its devices. The company planned to release the Nokia 10 at the MWC 2020 in Barcelona. HMD is also working on releasing an Android WearOS smartwatch as well as a feature phone. Now, the company is reportedly planning to launch the devices at an alternative event.

According to HMD Global:

“We are still planning to showcase our preparations for participation at Barcelona MWC and will share details on how we will do this.”

There is not yet a fixed new date for the release of the Nokia 10. However, there are reasons to believe that HMD will still release it this year.

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/hmd-to-launch-the-nokia-10-at-an-alternative-event/

A Nokia phone with model number TA-1212 has just made an appearance on TENAA. Nokia was probably planning to unveil the device at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020. However, in light of the issue with the coronavirus, the MWC 2020 did not go as scheduled.

The listing of the Nokia TA-1212 on TENAA database does not include pictures. However, the listing contains a number of specifications. The phone has a 2.4-inch display with a resolution of 240×320 pixels. It has dimensions 123.8×52.4×13.1mm. This suggests that it is a feature phone.

Weighing in at 88g, the Nokia TA-1212 comes with 8MB of RAM and 16MB of storage. It sports a 0.3MP camera.

Nokia may announce the phones it intended to announce at the MWC 2020 in the coming weeks. The Nokia TA-1212 may just be one of the phones to be announced soon.

https://www.smartphonecamp.com/nokia-ta-1212-with-0-3mp-camera-and-8mb-ram-gets-tenaa-certification/

Xiaomi recently filed a patent for a phone that will probably be the Mi Mix Fold. Now, according to new reports, the Chinese company has just patented another Mi MIX Alpha lookalike.

According to the patent, the new device has a display ratio that exceeds 100%. This is similar to the Mi MIX Alpha which features a display ratio of 180.6%.

The patent shows that the device has a screen that extends to the rear. Recall that the Mi MIX Alpha also features something similar. However, unlike the Mi MIX Alpha, the new device’s screen extends only a little bit to the rear. It has a camera at the top center of the rear.



It is necessary to note that this is only a patent. So, it is possible that the device will never even hit the shelves. Only time will tell.

Meanwhile, Cui Baoqui, Chairman of the Xiaomi Technical Committee has revealed that the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha already has mass production capabilities. However, we are yet to see it in mass production because the company “needs to wait for coordination.”

See the patent pictures here:
>>>> https://www.smartphonecamp.com/xiaomi-patents-another-phone-with-a-display-that-extends-to-the-back/

Xiaomi has finally launched the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro after so much expectation. Both phones arrived with the latest Snapdragon 865 processor and sport quad-camera setups.

The two devices launched as the first Mi phones to sport a punch-hole in the display for the selfie camera. However, the highlight of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro may just be their 108MP cameras. We also saw a 108MP camera in the Mi Note 10.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro feature great connectivity support, up to SA and NSA 5G as well as Wi-Fi 6.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Features and Specifications



The Xiaomi Mi 10 sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display with curved edges. This display supports a refresh rate of 90Hz and a touch sampling rate of 180Hz.

The device comes with a quad-camera setup on the rear. This setup comprises a 108MP main shooter, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro shooter.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 uses the speedy LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. It is available in three memory configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage.

The device is powered by a 4,780mAh battery and supports 30W wired charging and 30W wireless charging. It also features 10W reverse charging.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Price

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is available for CNY3,999 (about $572) for the 8GB/128GB variant, CNY4,299 (about $615) for the 8GB/256GB variant, and CNY 4,699 (about $673) for the 12GB/256GB variant.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Features and Specifications



The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro also sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED Full HD+ with curved edges. It also supports 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The display can reach a peak brightness of up to 1200nit.

This Pro version of the device also comes with a quad-camera setup. The setup comprises a 108MP shooter with an 8P lens, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle snapper, an 8MP long telephoto lens with 10x hybrid zoom, and a 12MP 2x telephoto lens for portrait shots.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is also available in three memory variants: an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, a 12GB RAM + 256GB RAM storage variant, and a 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for up to 50W wired charging and 30W wireless charging. It also supports up to 10W reverse charging.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Price

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has a price tag of CNY4,999 (roughly $715), CNY5,499 (roughly $787), and CNY5,999 (roughly $859) for the 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 12GB+512GB variants respectively.

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/xiaomi-mi-10-and-mi-10-pro-launched-with-108mp-camera-and-snapdragon-865-chipset/

Samsung has already introduced the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 smartphones. However, the Korean company has not yet forgotten about its older devices. Samsung has started pushing out the Android 10 software update with One UI 2.0 to the Galaxy A50s.

The Galaxy A50s devices in Vietnam are already getting notifications about the new update. The new update with software version A507FNXXU3BTB2 brings users the latest OS and user interface.

Some of the features of the Android 10 update on the Samsung Galaxy A50s include better location and privacy controls. It also comes with Google’s new navigation gestures and a clearer look of the interface.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy A50s, you can check if the Android 10 update is available for you. Simply head on to Settings on your phone and select Software Update.

Source: https://www.smartphonecamp.com/samsung-galaxy-a50s-starts-getting-android-10-with-one-ui-2-0/

Over the past couple of days, we have gotten new information about the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10. We know that the device will use the Snapdragon 865 SoC. It will feature a powerful 108MP camera. In fact, Xiaomi recently shared new camera samples flaunting the device’s zooming prowess. In addition to these, the Xiaomi Mi 10 will come with LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.0.

Xiaomi has now officially announced that the Mi 10 will support Wi-Fi 6. This is the latest Wi-Fi standard in the 5G era. Asides from boosting network speed, Wi-Fi 6 also optimizes the performance experience of a large number of devices at the same time.

Upon the release of the official Wi-Fi 6 standard back in September 2019, we learned some information about it. It is backward compatible with a/b/g/n/ac. It also supports from 1GHz to 6GHz. This includes the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands currently in use.

Theoretically, the maximum rate of Wi-Fi 6 is as high as 9.6Gbps, thanks to the introduction of MU-MIMO 1024QAM modulation, 8 * 8MIMO, and other technologies. The standard can intelligently arrange smartphones or IoT devices to sleep when they don’t need communication.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 will be unveiled on February 13. There are rumors that Xiaomi is working on a Wi-Fi 6 router that it may also unveil at the same event.

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/xiaomi-mi-10-to-feature-new-wi-fi-6-standard-with-speed-up-to-9-6gbps/

Samsung will announce its upcoming foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip on February 11. Before now, we have seen leaks and rumors about the device. Now, we have seen something about it right from Samsung.

The Korean company has shown off the Galaxy Z Flip. Samsung dropped this huge tease at this year’s Oscars Awards ahead of its own “Unpacked” event.

Samsung aired an ad that showed the Galaxy Z Flip sitting on a table on its own. We also saw the foldable phone folded up. From the add, the phone appears not to fold completely flat. This is unlike the Motorola Razr which folds completely flat.

The Galaxy Z Flip’s fold will have a crease in the center of the main screen. This is apparently a natural characteristic of the screen. The outer screen may be small but it has full colors. According to the ad, you can answer or reject a call directly from here.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S20 series alongside the Galaxy Z Flip at the event.

See the ad here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-commercial-aired-at-oscars-awards-even-before-its-announcement/

Apple launched the iPhone SE back in 2016. The launch of the phone’s successor is now just around the corner. Rumors and leaks over the past couple of months point to a 2020 first-quarter launch. Now, there is even more solid information pointing at that.

Renown leakster Evan Blass has revealed that Apple will launch the iPhone SE 2 in mid-March. We are still yet to confirm the exact naming of the device. It could be the iPhone SE 2 or the iPhone 9.

According to earlier rumors, the iPhone 9 will have a design that is similar to the iPhone 8’s. This means huge bezels and Touch ID physical home button. However, a separate rumor has suggested that the device will come with Face ID.

The iPhone 9 is also said to sport the A13 Bionic chip. We first saw this chip on the iPhone 11 lineup. Other details about the upcoming iPhone 9 include 3GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. The device will reportedly sport a single rear camera.

The iPhone 9 will be available in Silver, Red, and Space Gray. We have already seen the device in leaked renders. It will reportedly start at $399. We will likely get to confirm all the leaked specs in about a month.

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/apple-iphone-9-iphone-se-2-will-be-announced-in-march/

Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Mi 10. One of the main features of the device is that it features a 108MP camera. The device uses the Snapdragon 865 chipset. We expect it to also come with a high refresh rate and a massive battery.

Back to the Xiaomi Mi 10 camera, we have now seen new photos that show off the device’s zooming powers. It was apparently snowing in Beijing, and Lu Weibing Xiaomi VP, shared some camera samples on Weibo.

Weibing used the opportunity of having the snow to flaunt one of the company’s upcoming smartphones’ camera zooming prowess. He captioned the post “Thrilled with the new phone.”

The VP did not explicitly name the phone, but it may just be the upcoming Mi 10 or Mi 10 Pro. With the success of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 in the camera department, we expect even more from the Mi 10.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 phones will likely launch sometime in February with up to 12GB of RAM and support for up to 65W fast-charging.

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/xiaomi-shares-new-camera-samples-flaunting-the-mi-10s-zooming-prowess/

There have been talks of a foldable phone from Xiaomi for quite a while. In fact, we have seen the foldable phone in a video showing panels that can be folded on both sides. While we are still waiting for this device, Xiaomi already presented the Mi MIX Alpha. The MIX Alpha is a phone which sports a display that surrounds its body.

So, does this mean that Xiaomi has abandoned the idea of the foldable phone? Apparently not! We have now seen a new patent which shows the Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold.

We have seen many patents of Xiaomi-branded phones over the past months. Many of them present quite exciting devices. One of them is a patent for a top-corner selfie camera design.

The new patent shows the design of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold. As seen, the device will sport a design that is similar to the Huawei Mate X design. Recall that the Huawei Mate X went on sale for roughly $2,400 and sold out in minutes in China up to three times.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold features a central hinge via which you can fold the display outwards. There is a panel with curved edges and a module for a dual-camera setup.



Even though the patent document does not reveal the specifications of the device, it is quite safe to say that it will be a top-model device. We expect it to use the Snapdragon 865 SoC. However, we can only wait for official information from Xiaomi to get the specs.



See more of the patent photos here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-fold-with-huawei-mate-x-like-design-appears-in-a-new-patent/

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite running Android 10 has allegedly made an appearance on Geekbench. The listing was allegedly first spotted by Piunikaweb. This is the first time that we are seeing the Mi A2 Lite with Android 10.

According to reports, the test was carried out on an MSM8953. This is the motherboard that integrates the Snapdragon 625 which powers the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.

There are listings for the 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants running Android 10. According to the listings, the 3GB RAM model scored 146 in the single-core test and 808 in the multi-core test. The 4GB RAM model attained 169 and 972 in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively.

However, it is not hard to get Geekbench to report fake information. XDA Developers has already covered this many times. It may be odd to spread misinformation about a mid-range device, but it is possible.

Whether this info is fake or not, however, Xiaomi has already confirmed that it is working on Android 10 for the Mi A2 Lite. So, this listing suggests that the device will indeed run Android 10. However, we do not know how soon this will happen.

See the full Geekbench listings here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/xiaomi-mi-a2-lite-with-android-10-appears-on-geekbench/

The launch of Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy S20 series is just around the corner. Over the past couple of months, there have been rumors and leaks about the devices. For example, we got info that the Galaxy S20 Ultra will boast a 108MP camera.

All of the three devices in the series have now passed through Geekbench 5.1. The Galaxy S20 has model number SM-G981, the S20+ has model number SM-G986, and the S20 Ultra has model number SM-G988. The Korean versions of the devices have “N” at the end of the model numbers.

The US versions, on the other hand, have “U”. Usually, the “F” versions find their way to Europe.

It is of note that the model numbers are 1 higher than usual. For example, the Galaxy S10e is G970 and the S10+ is G975. This probably means that the listed devices are the 5G variants. The LTE models will probably bear G980 and G985 for the Galaxy S20 and S20+ respectively. It appears that the Galaxy S20 Ultra will not have an LTE version.

From the Geekbench listing, we see that the Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra will pack 12GB of RAM. Their benchmark scores are quite close and match up with those of other Snapdragon 865 devices.

See the Geekbench listings here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/all-three-samsung-galaxy-s20-phones-appear-on-geekbench-with-12gb-ram-and-snapdragon-865-chipset/

A Nokia smartphone codenamed “Captain America” has just surfaced online. Alongside the specs and price of the phone, photos of the device have also surfaced. The device might just be the Nokia 5.2.

Popular leakster Evan Blass shared images of the Nokia Captain America. We see a device sporting a waterdrop notch display. It also features a wide earpiece which may double as a loudspeaker.

The Nokia Captain America sports a quad-camera setup on the rear. The four cameras are arranged inside a circular plate with an LED flash at the center. Below this camera setup sits a fingerprint reader.

The power button and volume rocker of the Nokia Captain America are placed on the right side of the device. The USB port is at the bottom.

According to the source, the Nokia Captain America will enjoy 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device will reportedly come with a price tag of $180.

Earlier reports suggest that the Nokia 5.2 would launch at the Mobile World Congress 2020. However, according to this source, the device may be released sometime around March 4.

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/nokia-captain-america-specs-images-and-price-surface-online-might-be-the-nokia-5-2/

POCO is getting ready to unveil its next-gen smartphone, the POCO X2. The device will come as a successor to 2018’s POCO F1. There were earlier rumors of a POCO F2. In fact, the company reportedly filed a patent application for the device. However, we are apparently getting the POCO X2 instead.

POCO will officially launch the POCO X2 with a 120Hz display on February 4 in India. Over the past couple of weeks, there have been more and more leaks about the device. Now, we will get to confirm all the leaks in a short while.

The POCO X2 has now made an appearance on Geekbench. The Geekbench listing has confirmed that the device will be available in two RAM options. There will be a 6GB RAM variant and an 8GB RAM variant. Both of these variants will use an unnamed chipset clocking at 1.80GHz. This may just be the Snapdragon 730G SoC.

As per the Geekbench listing, the 6GB RAM variant scored 547 points in the single-core test and 1757 points int he multi-core test. The 8GB RAM variant, on the other hand, scored 549 and 1771 in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. Both devices will run Android 10.

See the Geekbench results here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/poco-x2-appears-on-geekbench-with-6gb-and-8gb-ram-variants/

The first-gen Samsung Galaxy Fold attained quite a level of success. It was so successful that it sold out in five minutes in China at the time.

Now, we are awaiting the launch of the Fold’s successor. We have already seen leaks and rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, which will be called the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. The device recently passed 3C certification. It will reportedly launch with the Snapdragon 855 chipset.

We have now seen what is allegedly a hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Leaker Ben Geskin took to Twitter to post a short clip of what he claimed to be the foldable phone.

The clip does not really show much about the device beyond what we have already seen in earlier leaks. However, it shows a bit of how the phone might actually work out in practice. The video shows that the phone is portable enough to slip into a pocket or handbag. This is quite similar to Motorola’s new Razr phone.

We expect the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip to launch alongside the Galaxy S20 series this month. So, it is only a matter of time before we get all the confirmed details of the device.

Watch the clip here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/samsungs-foldable-galaxy-z-flip-revealed-in-leaked-video/

Many old Android devices make use of the micro-USB cable. Newer Android phones today now use the USB Type-C cable. It is gradually replacing the older micro-USB cables. However, iPhones still use Apple’s Lightning Cable.

If you are switching from an Android device to an iPhone – or vice versa – you will need a new charging cable. It appears, however, that things are about to change.

Imagine a world where you do not need to get a new charging cable because your old cable is not compatible with your new device. Europe has shown that it is ready to make this standard come to life.

The European Parliament has voted 582-40 in favor of a resolution urging Lawmakers to set a standard for charging cables. According to the resolution:

“Continuing fragmentation of the market for chargers for mobile phones and other small and medium-sized electronic devices translates into an increase in e-waste and consumer frustration.”

Even though this resolution is not a law yet, this is a good start in that direction. The 582-40 vote already shows that the idea is well-accepted in Europe. For it to become a law, the European Commission would have to draft a law and vote on it in July.

However, Apple has its reservations concerning the resolution. The company said in a statement published in the Financial Times:

“We believe regulation that forces conformity across the type of connector built into all smartphone stifles innovation rather than encouraging it, and would harm consumers in Europe and the economy as a whole. We hope the Commission will continue to seek a solution that does not restrict the industry’s ability to innovate and bring exciting new technology to customers.”

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/android-phones-and-iphones-to-use-the-same-charging-cable-europe-votes-in-favor/

Sony‘s upcoming flagship, the Sony Xperia 1.1, will officially launch at the Mobile World Congress 2020. The phone will launch as the successor to the Sony Xperia 1.

According to reports, the Sony Xperia 1.1 will use the Snapdragon 865 SoC. Details of the device recently surfaced on the web. There are speculations that it will use a 4K HDR OLED display and that it will support 5G network.

In the camera department, the Sony Xperia 1.1 will reportedly feature a penta-camera setup. The setup comprises a 64MP shooter, two 12MP shooters, a 2MP ToF lens, and a periscope unit/ OIS.

The Sony Xperia 1.1 will reportedly come with the same main camera seen in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. We have already seen camera specifications of the Galaxy S20 series.

The Samsung Galaxy S20/ S20+ will likely use the Sony IMX 555 as the main sensor. This sensor reportedly has a pixel size of 1.8µm. However, not much has been revealed about its details.

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/sony-xperia-1-1-with-penta-camera-setup-and-periscope-lens-to-launch-at-mwc-2020/

We know Nokia to renew some of its phones at the Mobile World Congress. The brand is apparently following the same trend and will be renewing some of its devices during the MWC in February.

New information from NokiaMob suggests that we will get at least three Nokia devices at the MWC 2020. These include the Nokia 8.2 5G, Nokia 5.2, and Nokia 1.3.

NokiaMob has now combined leaks of the main technical specifications of the devices. However, even though we now have leaks of the specs, we still do not yet have pictures of the devices.

See the specs of each device here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/nokia-8-2-5g-nokia-5-2-and-nokia-1-3-to-go-official-at-mwc-2020/

LG recently released the Android 10 update for the LG V50 ThinQ. This update came early for the device and was a surprise to fans. The update came with the UX 9.0, LG’s custom version of Android 10.

The changelog of the update did not contain much. However, users of the LG V50 ThinQ have now had a chance to experience and enjoy the update. Users have now seen what exactly the UX 9.0 has to offer.

The update apparently comes with more than just the run-of-the-mill changes. According to @SomeGadgetGuy on Twitter, with the update, the LG V50 ThinQ now supports a Desktop Mode.

@SomeGadgetGuy reveals that even though the UX 9.0’s Desktop Mode does not enjoy the refinement of Samsung DeX or Huawei Desktop Mode, it is more polished than the one developed by Google.

To setup up Desktop Mode on your LG V50 ThinQ running UX 9.0, you have to connect the device to an external monitor using a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter. Once the connection is established, a “screen sharing mode” prompt will appear. You can then choose to “tap to switch to desktop mode”.

>>>> https://www.smartphonecamp.com/lg-quietly-rolls-out-desktop-mode-to-the-lg-v50-thinq-with-ux-9-0-update/

Motorola introduced the new-gen Motorola Razr foldable smartphone back in November, 2019. The company was supposed to start delivering the device from January but this was postponed.

Motorola has now announced a new delivery schedule for the clamshell-design foldable phone. According to the new schedule, the Razr will start shipping from February 18 and no more from February 6.

The company is yet to release an official statement regarding the postponement. So, we do not know why it is postponing the delivery of the device.

You can now find the Motorola Razr’s updated delivery date on Motorola’s official website. It is also available on Verizon website.

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/motorola-razr-foldable-smartphone-delivery-date-postponed-again-now-set-for-february-18/

Gistme12:

Pls, how do I know my phone's O/S.

Go to your phone Settings > About phone > Software info. You will see the Android version there.

The launch of the Huawei P40 series is just around the corner. The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro will be Huawei’s first flagship devices of 2020.

As expected, there have been rumors and leaks about the devices in the series. The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro will reportedly launch in March without Google Mobile Services.

In fact, we earlier saw renders of the devices, showing the P40 Pro with five rear cameras. Also, it has been confirmed that the Huawei P40 Pro will not come with a graphene battery as earlier rumored.

We have now seen a new set of official-looking renders of the upcoming Huawei P40 series. The renders were published by Waqar Khan. Khan also created a video mockup of the P40 Pro.



From the renders, we see that Huawei’s upcoming flagship will feature four curved edges. If the authentication technology is anything to go by, then we will see an AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Huawei is also apparently ditching the waterdrop notch seen in last year’s P30 series for a pill-shaped punch-hole. The punch-hole houses the dual-selfie camera setup. The renders also show Huawei’s signature red power key and Leica branding on the camera.

See more renders here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/huawei-p40-pro-design-teased-in-new-mockup-renders-and-video-sports-a-five-camera-setup/

For quite some time, India has been considered the second-largest smartphone market in the world. However, this was not official.

New research by Counterpoint for 2019 has revealed that India has now officially surpassed the United States in this regard. This means that India has now officially become the world’s second-largest smartphone market.

In 2019, India recorded the shipment of 158 million smartphone units. This is a 7% year-on-year increase. However, even that was not enough to make the country surpass China in terms of shipment or revenue.

India’s second place in smartphone shipments is largely due to Chinese smartphone manufacturers. Brands such as Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo have now become very popular in India. In fact, Chinese phone companies have 72% of the Indian market.

The Indian smartphone market is so lucrative that Xiaomi even made more sales there than in China. The company sold 44 million units in India in 2019.

It is interesting to note that Counterpoint’s Research reveals that Realme has become the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the Indian market. The brand has a growth rate of 255% with a market share increase from 3% in 2018 to 10% in 2019.

Meanwhile, Samsung is the only non-Chinese smartphone brand to make it to the top 5 in the Indian market.

https://www.smartphonecamp.com/india-surpasses-the-united-states-to-become-the-worlds-second-largest-smartphone-market/

WhatsApp recently bade farewell to Windows Phone. The giant chatting app is now ready to do the same with some Android and iOS devices. This is not surprising as there have been talks about it for quite a while.

Starting from February 1, 2020, WhatsApp will no longer work on phones running Android 2.3.7 or iOS 7 (and earlier). So, if you are using an Android phone running that Android version or earlier, then WhatsApp will stop working on your phone from next Saturday. The same applies if you are using an iPhone 4 or an earlier model.

When WhatsApp pulled the plug on Windows Phone, the app no longer started. In fact, it was impossible to access the chat history. So, you may want to save a backup of your chats before Saturday if your phone is running any of the old Operating Systems. That way, you will have your important conversations intact upon switching to a more updated phone.

https://www.smartphonecamp.com/whatsapp-will-no-longer-work-on-these-devices-from-february-1-2020/

The Ulefone Armor X6 is Ulefone’s latest rugged phone. It has IP68/IP69K certification as well as MIL-STD-810G certification. This makes it quite suitable for people who use their phones in ‘difficult’ environments. If you do outdoor sports, for example, this phone will be suitable for you.

Ulefone has just released a new video in which it subjected the Ulefone Armor X6 to extreme temperature tests. The tester repeatedly soaked the device up in water of up to 98°C. It survived. In fact, there was no accidental shutdown, and the phone still worked normally.

The Ulefone Armor X6 was then put into a tank filled with water. The tester then put it in a fridge at -20°C. The device survived this well. Even though it was frozen in a large ice cube, it kept working.

Ulefone Armor X6 Specifications
The Ulefone Armor X6 sports a 5.0-inch HD display. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. The device has an 8MP rear camera. It uses a quad-core processor and runs Android 9.0. It is powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

>>>> https://www.smartphonecamp.com/ulefone-armor-x6-rugged-phone-survives-a-98c-hot-water-test-and-a-20c-fridge-test/

POCO recently became independent of Xiaomi to become a standalone brand. Following this independence, the brand is now set to launch its first smartphone, the POCO X2.

POCO has revealed that the POCO X2 will arrive next week Tuesday, February 4. The device will feature an “extreme refresh rate” for “extreme gaming”. It will sport a 64MP camera using the Sony IMX686 sensor.

The POCO X2 was introduced on Twitter with the tagline “SmoothAF”. The tweet also includes a short link that directs you to a POCO X2 landing page that advertises the device’s 120Hz display.



The landing page shows your current screen refresh rate with some message to make you consider switching to the POCO X2. At the end of the message, there is another link that leads you to a page showing the launch countdown.

The 60Hz message reads:

"HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE ON A SCREEN TECHNOLOGY ALMOST 2 DECADES OLD? LET GO OF THESE DELUSIONS OF ADEQUACY. DON’T KID YOURSELF."

The 90Hz message reads:

"IT’S KINDA CUTE THAT YOU THOUGHT YOU ARE SMOOTH AND FAST ALL THIS WHILE. LIFE IS FULL OF DISAPPOINTMENTS, WHY STICK WITH ANOTHER ONE? DON’T KID YOURSELF."

Even if your device has a 120Hz refresh rate, there is a message for you:

"OH SO YOU THINK YOU MADE A SMART CHOICE BY SPENDING ALL THAT MONEY ON THE LATEST AND THE BEST? WE’D AGREE WITH YOU, BUT THEN WE BOTH WOULD BE WRONG. DON’T KID YOURSELF."

What if you visit the page on a computer. Right? Well, POCO still has a message for you:

"WE KINDA RAN OUT OF BUDGET WHILE DESIGNING THIS WEBSITE, AND THAT’S WHY IT’S MOBILE ONLY. TRY IT OUT ON YOUR PHONE, WILL YOU?"

The whole idea is apparently to downplay your current phone’s refresh rate and advertise the POCO X2’s 120Hz display. So, when you click on the link after the message, you are directed to the countdown page which also shows some features of the device.

The launch is only a few days away and we can’t wait to see if the POCO X2 performs up to the brand’s hype.

See more:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/poco-x2-with-64mp-camera-and-120hz-display-will-arrive-on-february-4-has-the-tagline-smoothaf/

HMD is working on a new flagship Nokia device. According to rumors, the Finnish company will launch the new device at MWC 2020. There were earlier reports suggesting that it would be the Nokia 9.1 with Snapdragon 855+. Eventually, we reported that HMD was allegedly delaying the launch of the device to accommodate the Snapdragon 865 chipset. This is probably in an attempt to avoid what happened with the Nokia 9 PureView.

New information from Nokiapoweruser has shown that HMD is indeed shelving the Nokia 9.1 PureView. So, what we will be getting instead is the Nokia 9.2 PureView.

Nokiapoweruser claims that it got the information from a tip. The tip also claims that HMD will launch the Nokia 9.2 in the first half of 2020. However, there is no official information about this from HMD at the moment.

Also, according to the tip, the Nokia 9.2 PureView will come with a “great camera”. But it will not feature the “Light camera technology” that was a part of the Nokia 9 PureView. The new camera will reportedly use a big sensor from an old Nokia camera partner like Toshiba.

When it comes to pricing, we believe that HMD will price the Nokia 9.2 PureView reasonably lower than other premium flagship devices out there. Even though it will feature the Snapdragon 865 chipset like the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the OnePlus 8 Pro, it could come with a significantly lower price tag.

https://www.smartphonecamp.com/nokia-9-1-shelved-as-hmd-focuses-on-the-snapdragon-865-powered-nokia-9-2-pureview-instead/

Xiaomi is gearing towards the release of the Mi 10 series. The high-end series will include the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Ahead of release, we have seen several leaks and rumors about the devices. For example, the leaks suggest that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro will come with a 4,800mAh battery.

A poster image recently revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G will be presented on February 11. In the image, we also see the design of the phone’s rear panel. The device will come with a “traditional” design.

The image of the rear panel of the phone reveals a quad-camera setup. The cameras are vertically arranged in the upper-left corner. Three of these cameras will be in the same module while the fourth one will be separate. Below this setup is the LED flash.

Coming over to the front, the phone will feature a punch-hole display instead of a pop-up camera. The screen has a slight curvature at the edges.

The leaked images reveal more than just the design of the phone. They also show the charger that will likely be included in the box. The charger image shows that it will support up to 65W charging.



The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is expected to be powered by a 4,500mAh battery. It will reportedly use the Snapdragon 865 chipset and feature 120Hz refresh rate.

See leaked photos of the device here:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/xiaomi-mi-10-pro-with-its-65w-charger-leaked-in-live-images/

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S20 series very soon and details of the devices keep popping up. Over the past couple of months, specs of the devices have leaked. Now, the pricing of the 5G phones in the series have been revealed. The prices were revealed by popular leakster Max Weinbach.

The prices revealed are for the base storage variants of the devices. Some are available in ranges that represent uncertainty and not storage options.

This pricing is higher when compared with 2019’s Samsung Galaxy S10 series. The Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ started at €750, €900, and €1,000 respectively.

According to Max, the US prices of the Galaxy S20 series will be lower than the European prices. He guessed that the Galaxy S20, the Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra would go for $850, $950, and $1,200 respectively. However, the US prices include VAT while the Euro prices do not.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 (Samsung Galaxy Z Flip) is also expected to launch with a price tag of €1,400. This is only €100 more than the rumored price of the Galaxy S20 Ultra. It would also be a steal in comparison with the first Galaxy Fold which launched at €2,000. However, the Galaxy Fold 2 will reportedly use the Snapdragon 855 chipset and not the 866.

Source:
https://www.smartphonecamp.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-5g-lineup-and-galaxy-fold-2-pricing-revealed-s20-5g-to-start-at-e900/