Author: Chris Eilers

Chris is an experienced Digital Marketer and Growth Hacker with work experience in Mckinsey Germany and Rocket Internet Asia. He is the CEO of Oizoioi Malaysia and actively engaged in the Startup Scene in South East Asia.
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Nokia Edge Pro vs Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche: 8GB RAM, triple 40MP cameras!

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November 6
by Chris Eilers

It’s time to check out the battle between Nokia Edge Pro vs Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche! Notably, one of these handsets even arrives with massive 8GB RAM, triple 40MP cameras! Read on to discover the winner now!

Nokia Edge Pro 2018 vs Huawei P20 Pro

Nokia Edge Pro vs Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche specs

Out of the two, Nokia Edge Pro 2018 is the premium variant of the Nokia Edge 2018. Meanwhile, Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche is the luxury variant of the Mate 20 beast with gorgeous design! Now, let’s start with their display! Firstly, Nokia Edge Pro specs include a 5.7-inch with a 2K resolution. Furthermore, the Mate 20 RS Porsche offers a 6.39-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. Thanks to the better screen and resolution, the Huawei beast wins a point this time!

Under the hood, the Nokia Edge Pro runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Otherwise, the Huawei handset equips the Hisilicon Kirin 980 processor. As for the storage, the Nokia handset sports 8GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Besides, the Huawei flagship offers 8GB RAM and two ROM options: 256GB/ 512GB (no card slot). With similar hardware, it’s hard to say which device is the winner in this round!

Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche

Regarding the operating system, Nokia Edge Pro works on Android 8.0 Oreo and Huawei flagship runs on Android 9.0 Pie. How about the photography setup? The Nokia Edge Pro camera system equips a 42MP rear snapper and a 24MP selfie lens. Furthermore, Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Edition camera packs a triple 40MP (f/1.8, 27mm, 1/7”, PDAF/ Laser AF) + 20MP (f/2.2, 16mm, ½.7”, PDAF/ Laser AF) + 8MP (f/2.4, 80mm, 5x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF/ Laser AF) rear sensor. Meanwhile, there is a single 24MP front-facing shooter. As a result, the Honor phone moves up one more point thanks to the impressive setup! Lastly, Nokia Edge Pro 2018 battery rocks a 6000mAh juice box, and Huawei Mate 20 Pro flagship puts on a smaller 4200mAh juice box.

Nokia Edge Pro vs Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche release date and price

The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche is going to hit the market in the upcoming month. Meanwhile, Nokia Edge Pro release date falls in 2019. As for the cost, Nokia Edge Pro price is $815 ~ Rs. 52, 984. Moreover, Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Edition price should start at EUR 2,095 ~ $2,396. With a lower price tag, the Nokia device seems to be an excellent flagship! However, if you have a large budget to spend, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche is a perfect choice!

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Vivo X23 Star Edition is now available in China with IMPRESSIVE 8GB RAM!

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

The Vivo X23 is now official with the stunning Star Edition with 8GB RAM, dual 13MP cameras. Meet the Vivo X23 Star Edition below!

Vivo X23

Vivo X23 Star Edition specs

Back in early last month, Vivo launched the Vivo X23 with the gorgeous design and the powerful processor. Now, the company brings a new color to the Vivo X23: Star Edition. As a result, Vivo X23 is now available in four colors: Magic Blue, Phantom Purple, Phantom Red, and the latest Star Edition. In details, Vivo X23 is a premium mid-range handset that gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor.

This chipset clocked at 2.2GHz with Adreno 615 GPU. Meanwhile, speaking of the storage, Vivo X23 sports 8GB RAM and unexpandable 128GB of onboard storage. On the other hand, the Vivo X23 Star Edition specs flaunt a large 6.41-inch Super AMOLED with a water-drop notch. Besides, this phone has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19:5:9 ratio. Imaging-wise, the Vivo X23 camera rocks a dual rear camera.

Vivo X23 Star Edition

This phone consists of a 12MP lens (f/1.8) + 13MP secondary Sony IMX363 sensor (f/2.4, ultra-wide angle of 125-degree). On the front, there is a single 12MP selfie shooter. Meanwhile, regarding the software department, Vivo X23 works on Android 8.1 Oreo with FunTouch OS 4.5 as the operating system. Keeping the light of this device is a non-removable Li-Ion 3400mAh power box with fast battery charging. As for the connectivity options, they include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GLONASS, and more. Additionally, there is an under-display fingerprint scanner for the security,

Vivo X23 Star Edition release date and price

Vivo X23 Star variant is now available in October. How about the cost? In details, the Vivo X23 price might start around CNY 3, 500 ~ $512 (Rs. 37, 567). Are you interested in the new color edition? Share your ideas with us!

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Nubia Red Devil eSport gaming phone to launch with MASSIVE 10GB RAM, SnD 845 chipset!

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

Good news for all the smartphone gamers! ZTE has confirmed the availability of the Nubia Red Devil eSport with impressive 10GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Read on!

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Nubia Red Devil eSport specs

ZTE is set to launch a new gaming device this November, dubbed Nubia Red Devil eSport. The latest teaser of this device has been posted by the company’s official account on Weibo. In details, the new phone features new age physical gaming keys with frame touch technology. It allows users for 4-finger operation. Additionally, this device also comes with a 4D shock which enables by a linear motor.

Moreover, the Red Devil eSport has DTS 7.1 channel and 3D surround stereo bounce. Besides that, one of the highlights of this device is impressive 10GB RAM. With the amazing storage, the Red Devil eSport could be the second gaming phone that sports 10GB RAM, after Xiaomi Black Shark Helo. On the other hand, speaking of the internal storage, this phone has 256GB of onboard storage (no card slot).

Nubia Red Devil esport gaming phone

Hardware-wise, the new gaming device gets power from the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. How about other specs? Speaking of the display, the Nubia Red Devil eSport specs offer a 6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Under the hood, this phone might run on Android Pie and rocks a non-removable 3800mAh juice box. Additionally, the Nubia Red Devil eSport camera is going to pack a single 24MP rear lens, while the selfie lens has 8MP selfie shooter.

Nubia Red Devil eSport release date and price

The Red Devil eSport is coming on November 6th. As for the cost, the Nubia Red Devil eSport price starts at $548 ~ Rs. 39, 999. What do you think of the new gaming smartphone? Drop us a comment section below to share your ideas with us! Stay tuned and wait for more updates!

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OPPO Find X vs Huawei Honor Magic 2: 8GB RAM, triple 24MP cams…>

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

Get ready to catch up with one of the most awaited fights between OPPO Find X vs Huawei Honor Magic 2 today, with one of them featuring 8GB RAM, triple 24MP cameras and more. Figure out the winner below!

OPPO Find X vs Huawei Honor Magic 2

OPPO Find X vs Huawei Honor Magic 2 specs

Out of the two, OPPO Find X is the Chinese brand new handset deemed as the “true flagship” phone. Meanwhile, Honor Magic 2 is Huawei’s latest addition to the Magic series. In details, OPPO Find X specs include a 6.42-inch AMOLED (1080 x 2340 pixels). Moreover, Huawei Honor Magic 2 specs feature a 6.4-inch OLED with a 2K resolution. As a result, the Huawei handset is ahead thanks to the better screen.

On the other hand, OPPO device works on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip at the core. Meanwhile, the Honor device reportedly runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 980. Furthermore, the OPPO smartphone comes with 256GB, 8GB RAM (no card slot). Besides, Huawei Honor Magic 2 comes with 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 128GB/ 256GB (expand to 256GB). Thus, OPPO beast wins this round for stronger performance.

Huawei Honor Magic 2

Regarding the optics, OPPO Find X camera equips dual 16MP (f/2.0) + 20MP (f/2.0) primary setup with PDAF, dual-LED dual-tone flash. Also, the OPPO phone also has another 25MP (f/2.0) secondary lens. Moreover, the Huawei Honor Magic 2 camera is going to equip a triple 24MP RGB sensors + 16MP monochrome + 8MP telephoto setup and a 13MP selfie shooter. Therefore, Huawei smartphone gains another point with the excellent optics enhancement. Furthermore, OPPO Find X battery has a non-removable 3730mAh capacity, and the Huawei phone packs a smaller 3000mAh juice box. Otherwise, OPPO phone runs on Android Oreo 8, while Huawei handset works on Android Pie.

OPPO Find X vs Huawei Honor Magic 2 release date and price

Among the twos, Huawei Honor Magic 2 release date falls in next year. Meanwhile, OPPO Find X release date was on August 3rd. As for the cost, OPPO Find X price starts at $875 ~ Rs. 59, 990, and Huawei Honor Magic 2 price can start around $610 ~ Rs. 41, 990. In our opinion, Huawei handset is the winner today with the beautiful camera and lower cost.

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OPPO A7 photos unveil new color, dual 13MP cameras, 4230mAh Battery!

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

The Chinese company is set to launch the OPPO A7 this month with a decent 4230mAh juice box, dual 13MP cameras and more. Check out the full article for more details!

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OPPO A7 teasers confirm colors, battery capacity!

OPPO is planning to introduce a new budget smartphone in the Chinese market earlier next week. Now, ahead of its official launch, the latest A7 photos surfaced online. As per the posters, this device might come in two color variants: Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue. On the other hand, the new budget device is known as a re-branded edition of the Realme 2 which was launched in September this year.

As for the design, this smartphone features a waterdrop notch on the screen. In details, the OPPO A7 specs come with a 6.2-inch HD+ screen with a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. Meanwhile, speaking of the processor, the OPPO phone takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor. Whereas, this device sports 3GB/ 4GB RAM and 32GB/ 64GB of internal storage which can be upgradable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.

OPPO A7

How about photography? Imaging-wise, the OPPO A7 camera rocks a dual 13MP + 2MP rear lens with LED flash. On the front, this phone has a single 16MP selfie lens placed inside the notch. Talking about the capacity, the OPPO device packs a non-removable 4230mAh power box. Besides that, concerning the software department, this device runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box as the operating system. Also, this device features Face Unlock and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader for the security.

OPPO A7 release date and price

OPPO A7 can hit the market on November 13th in its home country. Meanwhile, as for the cost, the OPPO A7 price starts around $219 ~ Rs. 15, 990. Share your ideas about this phone to let us know!

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Vivo X21s price confirms, to launch with 6GB RAM, Dual 12MP rear cameras and more>

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

Vivo is planning to launch a new mid-range Android phone with 6GB RAM, dual 12MP cameras and an under-display fingerprint scanner. Take a look at the Vivo X21s below!

Vivo X21S

Vivo X21s specs!

Vivo X21s is one of the most awaited smartphones to launch this month. Some details of this device have spotted online, including the pricing and specs. As for the specs, this phone sports 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage which can be upgradable up to 256GB. Besides that, the Vivo phone comes in two colors variants: Millennium Pink and Starry Night Black. On the other hand, the Vivo X21s specs feature a large 6.41-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

Additionally, this phone has an impressive screen-to-body-ratio of over 90% and a tall 19:5:9 ratio. Under the hood, the Vivo handset gets power from the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset clocked at up to 2.2 GHz with an Adreno 512 GPU. Additionally, coming to the optics system, the Vivo X21s camera rocks a dual 12MP + 5MP rear cameras with an LED flash. Talking about the selfies and video calls, this phone has a single 25MP front-facing shooter.

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Besides that, concerning the capacity, the Vivo phone carries a non-removable 3300mAh juice box with fast battery charging support. Coming to the software department, the Vivo phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based Funtouch OS out of the box as the operating system. How about the connectivity options? They include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, and more.

Vivo X21s release date and price

We expect to see the X21s on November 15th in China. As for the Vivo X21s price, it starts around CNY 2, 700 ~ $391 (Rs. 28, 496). Are you planning to purchase this phone? Stay tuned and drop us a comment section below to share your ideas with us!

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Lenovo Z5 Pro: 10GB RAM, four cameras and more!

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

As expected, the match between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Lenovo Z5 Pro is ready on air with one of them featuring 10GB RAM, four cameras equipment and more. Check out the winner below!

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Lenovo Z5 Pro

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Lenovo Z5 Pro specs

Between the twos, Lenovo Z5 Pro is the upgraded variant of the Lenovo Z5 with some great specs. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the latest product of this Chinese brand. Firstly, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 specs include a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED (1080 x 2340 pixels). Whereas, Lenovo Z5 Pro specs feature a 6.42-inch AMOLED (1080 x 2340 pixels). Thus, we have a tight battle this round for the same screen resolution.

Under the hood, both Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 and Lenovo Z5 Pro get power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Surprisingly, the Xiaomi beast comes with 256 GB, 8/10 GB RAM or 128 GB, 6/8 GB RAM (no card slot). On the other hand, Lenovo Z5 Pro has 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM (no card slot). As a result, the Xiaomi device wins the first point for its excellent core and storage options.

Lenovo Z5 Pro

Otherwise, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 camera equips a dual 12MP rear camera, along with a dual mechanical pop-up 24MP + 2MP selfie shooter. In addition, the Lenovo Z5 Pro camera ships with a pop-up 16MP (f/2.0) + 20MP (f/2.0) rear snappers and the pop-up 25MP (f/2.0) front-facing shooter. Therefore, we would like to give a vote for Lenovo flagship for its enhanced optics department. Besides, the Lenovo Z5 Pro battery bears a 4000mAh capacity, larger than the 3200mAh power box on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. Also, Lenovo Z5 Pro works on Android 8.1 Oreo, and Xiaomi phone runs on Android Pie.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Lenovo Z5 Pro release date and price

In conclusion, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 release date can fall in November 2018, and the Lenovo Z5 Pro is available in October. As for the cost, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 price starts at $475 ~ Rs. 34, 890, and Lenovo Z5 Pro price start at $825 ~ Rs. 59, 990. In this case, we vote for Xiaomi flagship due to its powerful hardware department. Do you agree?

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Nokia S9 Edge monster: 8GB RAM, 49MP camera lens and more!

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

From our latest source, a new Nokia S9 Edge flagship is reportedly in the work, packing incredible specs like 8GB RAM and even 49MP Cam shooter. Keep on reading for more details!

Nokia S9 Edge monster

Nokia S9 Edge monster

According to a legit source, the new S9 Edge phone is ready on track. As far as it concerns, HMD Global wants to get back to be the best smartphones manufacturer. Furthermore, the new Nokia S9 Edge specs include a screen size of 5.7-inch OLED with a resolution of 1980 x 2980 pixels. Besides, the Nokia S9 Edge flagship runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the Samsung Galaxy S9.

Under the hood, the phone comes with 8GB RAM with internal storage of 128GB ROM. On the other side, the storage is expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. Otherwise, the phone battery capacity packs a massive 4000mAH, which is non-removable. Whereas, the S9 Edge smartphone is likely to run on Android Oreo 8.1, and is upgradable to Android Pie 9.

Nokia S9 Edge monster

As far as it concerns, Nokia S9 Edge camera equips with a single 49MP primary shooter, and there arrives another 28MP lens for selfies and video calling on the front. Furthermore, the S9 Edge flagship comes with a waterproof and Dust resistant feature with the IP69 certificate. According to what we learned so far, the Nokia monster would arrive in many colour options ranging from Silver, Black and Gold. If interested, let’s keep on reading to figure out the device launching date and cost!

Nokia S9 Edge release date and price

In conclusion, the New S9 Edge variant might be a real beast as it is set to launch in February 2019. As far as it concerns, the S9 Edge is also one of the smartphones that people are always waiting. As for the cost, Nokia S9 Edge price starts from Rs 29,000 to Rs 32,765. What do you think about the new beast? Share us your opinions and stay tuned!

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Samsung Galaxy A9 India price and specs revealed: FOUR REAR Cameras, 8GB RAM!

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

Ahead of the official Samsung Galaxy A9 India launch, more details of this Samsung phone appeared online, including the pricing and specs. In details, this phone offers quad-camera at the back, 8GB RAM! Check it out below!

Samsung Galaxy A9

Samsung Galaxy A9 India price and specs!

Back in October, the South Korean brand announced its premium mid-range device at its event on Malaysia, Samsung Galaxy A9. At that time, the company unveiled that this phone might hit the Indian market this November. Just ahead of its official launch, the pricing of this device has been spotted on the company’s website. As you can know, the Galaxy A9 2018 is the first smartphone to feature a quad-camera setup on the rear.

Concerning the optics system, the Samsung Galaxy A9 camera equips a 24MP (f/1.7, PDAF) + 8MP (f/2.4, 12mm) + 10MP (f/2.4, telephoto) + 5MP (f/2.2, depth sensor) lens at the back. Meanwhile, on the front, there is a single 24MP selfie shooter with an aperture of f/2.0. Besides that, the Samsung Galaxy A9 specs come with a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels and a tall 18:5:9 ratio.

Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 Review

Whereas, the Galaxy A9 2018 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, coupled with 6GB/ 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Additionally, the storage can be upgradable up to 512GB via a MicroSD card. Moreover, this phone runs Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system. As for the capacity, the Samsung device packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3800mAh juice box with fast battery charging.

Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 release date and price

The Samsung Galaxy A9 India release date falls on November 4th. Meanwhile, as for the cost, the Samsung Galaxy A9 price starts at $534 ~ Rs. 39, 000. Are you going to purchase this phone? Let us know in a comment section below to share your opinion!

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OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple variant is coming with 8GB RAM, Dual 20MP Cameras!

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

According to the latest report, a new OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple variant with 8GB RAM, dual 20MP rear sensors is making its way to the market. Keep on reading for more details!

OnePlus 6T

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple specs!

A few days ago, OnePlus announced its latest flagship OnePlus 6T in two colour options: Mirror Black and Midnight Black. Now, the brand plans to introduce a new colour, dubbed OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple. As a result, the Thunder Purple could be the first OnePlus smartphone to come with the purple colour on it. Besides that, this phone sports only 8GB RAM and 128GB of onboard storage (no card slot).

As for the specs, OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple specs include a large 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a tall 19:5:9 ratio. Under the hood, this phone boasts the Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. On the other hand, OnePlus 6T gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor. Additionally, this phone packs a non-removable Li-Po 3700mAh power box.

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple

Additionally, this phone also supports fast battery charging. Besides that, concerning the optics system, the OnePlus 6T camera features a dual 16MP (f/1.7, 25mm) + 20MP (f/1.7) lens on the rear with Dual-LED flash. Meanwhile, there is a single 16MP front-facing shooter with an aperture of f/2.0 for the selfies and video calls. Coming to the software department, OnePlus 6T works on the latest Android 9.0 Pie as the operating system. Moreover, this phone also features an under-display fingerprint scanner.

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple release date and price

There is no official news about the launch date of this color variant. We expect to see the new edition in the upcoming weeks. Meanwhile, as for the cost, the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple price might start at $521 ~ Rs. 37, 999.

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Nokia 8.1 Clears Bluetooth SIG Certification, To Arrive with Snapdragon 710 chipset and 6GB RAM!

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

Today, a new Nokia phone surfaced online through the Bluetooth SIG Certification website. For what we saw, this device can be the Nokia 8.1 device with decent specs like 6GB RAM, Dual 13MP cameras. Check it out!

Nokia 8.1

New Nokia phone Clears Bluetooth SIG Certification, can be the Nokia 8.1!

A few hours ago, an unknown Nokia device cleared the Bluetooth SIG with the model number Nokia TA-1136. Notably, this Nokia phone comes with Bluetooth 5.0 on board. As a result, we can believe that this smartphone belongs to the mid-range Nokia phone and Nokia flagships. According to our sources, this device can be one of the variants of the global version of Nokia X7 (namely Nokia 8.1). Previously, the Nokia X7 made its debut in China market with the massive positive response.

In details, this Nokia handset is the successor of the notched-display Nokia X series which begins with the Nokia X6. Regarding the design, the Nokia 8.1 has a bezel-less screen with a notch at the top to maximise the screen to body ratio of 81.2%. On the other hand, the Nokia handset has a metal body and a glass back. Also, the smartphone ships the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 with octa-core CPU (2×2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) and Adreno 616 GPU.

Nokia 8.1

On the other hand, the Nokia 8.1 specs include a 6.18-inch IPS LCD featuring Full HD+ resolution. Besides, the Nokia phone provides 4GB/6GB RAM mated to 64GB/128GB storage (up to 400GB). Furthermore, the new Nokia smartphone is going to ship with the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system. As for the photography system, the Nokia 8.1 camera sports a dual 12MP+13MP lenses at the rear (OIS, dual-pixel PDAF, Zeiss lens, and 4K video recording. On the front, there is a 20MP selfie shooter (f/2.0). Lastly, this Nokia device equips a 3500mAh battery box.

Nokia 8.1 release date and price

We can expect HMD Global to announce more details about the Nokia 8.1’s availability in the upcoming week. As for the cost, the new Nokia 8.1 price should start around $350 ~ INR 25,999. Are you looking forward to this device’s debut? Drop a comment to let us know!

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HOT: 5G iPhone is reportedly coming in 2020 with the latest Intel Modem!

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November 5
by Chris Eilers

According to the last report, Apple is planning to launch their 5G iPhone in 2020 with various new technology like Intel 5G baseband for faster download speeds. Catch up with the full news below!

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5G iPhone is reportedly coming in 2020 with Intel Modem!

According to various reports, many brands are now working on their 5G devices. Previously, a conference dedicated to 4G and 5G networks have taken place in Hong Kong. Furthermore, many phones manufacturers have used the occasion to announce their plans for the next big thing in the mobile world in 2019. In details, we have big names such as Asus, HMD Global, LG, Motorola, Oppo, Sony, vivo, OnePlus and Xiaomi joining the 5G race!

Based on our sources, it seems like Apple has finally decided to join the battle. From “a source with knowledge of Apple’s plans”, the US manufacturer is aiming to introduce their first 5G iPhone in the year 2020. On the other hand, they also note that the company plans to use Intel’s 8161 5G modem chip, although there are still some technical issues around heat dissipation that need to be resolved.

5G iPhone

Besides, Apple has reportedly also been chatting with MediaTek to supply the chips as a “Plan B.” For now, Apple is currently using Intel for the modems in their 2018 iPhone lineup. The series now includes the newly debut iPhone XS, XS Max and the more affordable iPhone Xr. However, they are reportedly not going to use the company’s Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips for the 2020 model. From what we gather, Apple could be the “main volume driver” for its modem. Moreover, Intel also told The Verge that their “5G customer engagements and roadmap have not changed for 2018 through 2020. We remain committed to our 5G plans and projects.”

5G iPhone release date and price

From the planning, Apple users will likely get their hands on the 5G-enabled iPhone by the end of 2020. As for the cost, we can expect the 5G iPhone price to start at $1000. What do you think about the 5G-enabled iPhone? Comment to let us know!