According to a report by Reuters, Apple is now planning to move its manufacturing plant away from China. The report suggests that Apple is pushing Foxconn and other manufacturers to move out of China. As a result, Foxconn will be investing $1 billion dollars for plants in India.
We all know about the ongoing trade war between China and the US. Last year, the US banned Huawei and restricted US-based businesses from working with the Chinese brand. The inability to work with Google has impacted Huawei’s popularity outside of its home country. Since there has been no progress in the relation between the two continues, it is now affecting other brands, even the ones based in the US.
Apple, Foxconn, and China
Apple’s insecurity lies in the fact that most of its products are assembled in China. Take a look at the back of any iPhone and you will see the “Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China” tag. Apple products including the iPhones are assembled by Hon Hai Precision Industry. It’s a Taiwanese company, otherwise known as Foxconn. Though Foxconn has its presence outside of China, it is reported that China accounts for about 75% of Foxconn’s capacity. And it’s not just Foxconn. The majority of the industry-leading component manufacturers rely on China for production.
Why China?
There are several reasons why so many countries rely on China for manufacturing and production. The first reason is its population. China is the world’s most populated country. More population means more manpower. And more manpower leads to cheaper labor. Similarly, the enormous human resource also means that manufacturing is quick. Also, industries are flexible when it comes to scaling. Since most of the manufacturers are already here, it’s ideal for newer industries as raw and components are readily available there.
Apple’s insecurity
The rumors of Apple moving out of China first hit the internet last year when the US announced to hike traffic on China-made products to up to 25%. Though the traffic was said to be China’s responsibility, several economic analyses showed that it would eventually fall on the shoulder of American companies. So, it was logical for Apple to think of moving out of China.
The recent chain of events has now given more reasons to make the shift. Huawei is still on the US Entity List. Additionally, FCC has banned the implementation of technologies from Huawei and ZTE in the US networks. Similarly, India imposed a ban on nearly 60 different Chinese apps including Tiktok. And it’s reported that the US and Europe are also investigating the subject of the Chinese app helping the government collect data illegally.
Apple’s plans for India
It is reported that Foxconn will now expand its plants in India. As of now, it has two plants in India where it produces Apple and Xiaomi products, respectively. Foxconn is planning to invest $1 Billion dollars in the Sripreumbudur plant (Tamil Nadu, India), where it produces iPhone XR. The expansion will last for three overs and will result provide an additional 6,000 job opportunities to the locals. Similarly, Wistron Corporation also has plans for expansion in India. The company manufactures Apple products through its plant in Bengaluru. Another rumor suggests that Apple will launch its first official offline store in India this year.
As of now, iPhones account for only a percent of India’s overall smartphone sales. This could change as Apple will start producing more models in India, making them cheaper than ever. We will have to wait to see if the “Boycott China” movement has any impact on the sales of Chinese smartphones in the country.
Back in June, India announced the Electronic Manufacturing Scheme with visions to make it a center of a manufacturing hub. It looks like the scheme is already bearing fruits for the country. In addition to Apple, Samsung is also looking to expanding its production in India. All this news will be music to the ears of Indian youths who are campaigning against the use of Chinese products. It will also aid the Make in India initiative.
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Vivo’s V-series is all about innovation at a mid-range price tag. The V11 Pro brought an in-display fingerprint scanner in a midrange price segment, and the V15 Pro had the pop-up selfie camera. This year’s Vivo V19 brings quad cameras and dual punch-hole display. However, there are some things that I like about it, and a some things that I wish Vivo improved in the next iteration of V-series. Without further ado, let’s get into this review of the Vivo V19.
Vivo V19 Specifications:
Body: 6.28 x 2.95 x 0.33 inches; 186.5 gm
Display: 6.44-inches E3 Super AMOLED panel; 409PPI; HDR10
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
Connectivity: Dual Nano-SIM, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BDS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4500mAh with 33W Vivo FlashCharge 2.0
Colors: Gleam Black, Sleek Silver
Price in Nepal: Rs. 49,999 (8/128GB)
Vivo V19 Review:
Design
Glass front, glass back, and plastic frame
The design of Vivo phones doesn’t usually disappoint and this one shares the same story. It’s a glass back that looks nice and has a good grip as well. The feeling on the hands is satisfying too. However, it has a plastic frame surrounding it which might bring about some durability issues in the long run. However, during my use, there has been no issue.
Additionally, the buttons have a plasticky feel to it and don’t give that satisfactory feedback. Moreover, the camera bump at the back is a pretty large one that might get scratched if not taken care of, so be sure to slap in a good phone case. You get one inside the box too which might work for a few months. Mine is working pretty well till now.
Buttons & Ports
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Volume rockers, Power button
Speaker, Type-C, Headphone Jack
Overall, there is nothing much to go on about the design. There is nothing great about it yet it’s not bad either. So, I am pretty content with it.
Display
6.44-inch E3 Super AMOLED panel
1200 nits brightness (max); HDR10
What can certainly be labeled good on this device is its display. It is a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel with excellent quality. And the best thing about it is that it can get really really bright. Being an AMOLED display, it has the Always-on Display and dark mode too. About the latter, Vivo does not make the entire theme dark. It’s partially dark only unlike what Samsung does.
Keeping the nitpicking aside, you really get a good quality panel in the V19 and anyone who requires a good display experience, will certainly like V19’s display. One thing, however, is that the dual punch holes are kind of weird looking and slightly bigger as well. And because it’s on the right side making the notifications push towards the left, it kind of makes me have an OCD. But again, to each their own I guess.
While we are talking about the display, let’s talk about its in-display fingerprint sensor too. It is really fast, accurate, and only when your hands get wet, it fails to recognize your print. Otherwise, I’ve no complaints about it.
Performance
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC (10nm)
8GB RAM with either 128 or 256GB of expandable internal storage
Alright, let’s move to the performance side of things. It features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712, which is used on phones half the price. So performance-wise, the V19 seems utterly overpriced, especially considering that its competitors have much better chipset offerings.
However talking about real-life performance, SD 712 is still a decent chipset. Hence, when doing normal tasks like browsing the internet, using WhatsApp, and the likes, you won’t feel a hint of lag in it. Similarly, multitasking is not a problem either, all thanks to the onboard 8GB RAM
Gaming
Gaming performance, however, has exceeded my expectations because Vivo has optimized the popular games like PUBG and COD to run well. The highest you can go in PUBG is HD graphics and High frame rates and up to ultra-frame rates when you set the graphics to smooth or balanced. I got a decent 40fps lag-free experience in smooth graphics and ultra-frame rate on the Vivo V19.
However, with the superior Adreno 618 GPU of the SD 730, you will definitely notice better graphics quality on the A71 or the Mi Note 10 Lite, as compared to Vivo V19.
In my review time with the Vivo V19, I also found the dedicated ultra-game mode to be useful, which made for an immersive gaming experience. Additionally, there’s also a feature in the game mode that helps you train to distinguish which side the footsteps are approaching or which side gunshots are being fired from, etc. So, if you are a PUBG player, you might like what Vivo is offering here.
Similarly, other games like COD run considerably well too. The Vivo V19 can go upto “Very High” settings and run equally well.
Overall, I like what Vivo has done with the game mode and optimization in certain games in order to match the competition. But I cannot help but think that this optimization would have been so much better if the company had opted for a slightly better chipset (SD 730G or SD765G). That would have given Vivo such an edge in performance.
Okay, let’s get to the camera performance of the device. There’s a quad-camera at the back that comprises of a 48MP primary camera, the 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth, and a 2MP macro lens. At the front, there is a 32MP primary and an 8MP secondary ultra-wide-angle lens.
Normal Images
About the performance of the primary back camera, I would say it’s really good, actually as good as the Galaxy A71. What’s different in the pictures among the two is the color tone as Vivo seems to have a yellow tone in its images.
Normal - Comparison
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Also, many times, it tends to saturate the images a little bit more, but most of the time you get good results. Take the example of some of these samples I shot.
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They have a good dynamic range, pleasing colors, and ample details, all of which work together to give us nice pictures.
Wideangle Images
Ultra-wide-angle images are satisfactory too. They are almost on par with the A71 except for the slightly better colors and a wider field of view on the A71.
Wideangle
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Wideangle
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Galaxy A71
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Portrait Images
Even portraits from the V19 are nice. The subject focus is adequate on it just like the A71. It’s just that the A71 manages to maintain colors in the background a little better. But Vivo is very close to the competition too.
Portrait - Comparison
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Plus what you get in Vivo are various lighting effects that you can apply to make your portraits look even better. I even put up a picture on my Instagram account a few days ago using the monochrome background effect.
Monochrome Effect
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I think it looked really cool. Likewise, if you are someone who likes to edit their pictures a lot, there are various inbuilt filters and effects too.
Selfie Images
Even selfies from the V19 are good-looking but I found them to be beautified by a little, even in the normal mode. And despite your skin looking a bit smoothened, the selfies look pleasing nonetheless.
Selfie, Wideangle Selfie
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Selfie
Wideangle Selfie
Wideangle Selfie
AR Sticker
AR Sticker
However, the Galaxy A71 selfies do a better task in maintaining the background exposure. Whereas as you can see, the V19 seems to solely focus on the subject only.
Selfie - Comparison
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The quality of the V19 selfie is on par with the A71 though. You get a lot of filters and sticker options too if you are into that kind of stuff.
Nighttime Images
Vivo V19 also has a dedicated night mode. It does brighten up the images, but the process generates a lot of grains.
Nighttime
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Normal Nighttime
Night Mode
Similarly, light flares also get a little overblown when using Night Mode. However, at the end of the day, it’s a pretty decent implementation I’d say.
Videos
For videos, you get the options to shoot up to 4k 30fps. However, the 4k videos as well as the 1080P 60fps are not stable. Hence, the EIS works only in 1080P 30fps videos. The colors and details look good on all the resolutions though. You also have something called an ultra-steady mode that stabilizes your videos a little, but that option is only there in the 1080p 30 fps option.
Overall, the cameras on the V19 have good performance. However, given the price, it would have been so much better, if the company had given a Telephoto lens and Optical image stabilization instead of the macro lens here, as the macro lens hardly performs well.
Camera UI
On a different note, one complaint I have with Vivo is that the camera UI is a bit messed up here. For someone who is not used to this interface, it can get a bit difficult to operate. For instance, you have to click on the lens option to shoot wide-angle images and if you want to get back to the normal mode, you have to cross it which I feel is a bit more complicated. Similarly, there are two options for clicking portrait images which could be made simpler.
And it’s not just the camera UI, the overall interface of Funtouch OS is not perfect. For example, you have to drag down the taskbar twice to get to settings and as mentioned earlier dark mode is not “fully dark”.
But, Vivo has finally listened to complaints and put the quick toggle menu on the top. And the company’s digital assistant Jovi has been refined too. I really like the Smart Scene feature of it which gives you some of your health and usage stats like reminders to drink water or information on how much time you continuously use your phone, etc.
In the future, I hope Vivo focuses on the usability aspect of its UI more and optimizes better for its users to get a seamless experience.
Battery & Audio
4500mAh with 33W Vivo FlashCharge 2.0
3.5mm headphone jack, single bottom-firing speaker
Okay, now let’s get to its battery-life. It’s got a huge 4,500 mAh battery that is very enduring.
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Charging Brick
FlashCharge 2.0
During my review period, the Vivo V19 gave me more than a day’s backup on medium usage. This consisted of some gaming, a lot of social media, and making calls and chatting. So, I would rate the battery life with 8.5/10 points, which I consider to be good.
Charging is pretty fast here too. The phone comes with a 33- watt charger in the box that gets the battery full in slightly over one hour which is impressive. And the phone has a good standby time too with the Always-on Display on. The A71 on the other hand, or even my primary phone, the S20 does not give me such good standby time. So, I must say that Vivo has done a good job here.
Speaker Performance
I also like the speakers on the V19. It has a very balanced audio output.
Conclusion
Discounting the performance, the Vivo V19 is a decent mid-range smartphone. It has excellent cameras and there are fun things to play around with its camera. It has a bright & vibrant E3 AMOLED panel so content consumption’s excellent too.
You also get a 33W fast charger inside the box and the phone’s battery endurance is pretty good too. However, the Snapdragon 712 just doesn’t belong in a phone of this price. Likewise, Vivo’s Funtouch OS needs a lot more polishing.
Watch our video review of the Vivo V19!
Vivo V19 Review: Pros & Cons
Pros:
Vibrant AMOLED display with a fast optical fingerprint scanner
Optimized gaming performance with some nifty features
Great cameras alongside a few fun feature like AR stickers
Decent battery life and 33W fast charging
Cons:
Chipset selection should’ve been a lot better
Funtouch OS is still a little drag to get around
A telephoto zoom lens instead of macro would have been great
If the memories of my marketing classes serve me right, the marketing concept of, well… marketing, is a customer-first approach where a company thrives on understanding what the consumers actually want, and then operate accordingly. Back in 2013, a young company by the name of “OnePlus” landed on the smartphone industry with the aforementioned philosophy absolutely plastered into its first product, the OnePlus One. Anyway, this device was radical in every sense of the word. I mean, practically no company had been able to pull off such feat before! And maybe the new OnePlus Nord can work the magic again?
The Journey to OnePlus Nord
To compare, the flagship phones at the time like Samsung Galaxy S5 and iPhone 5S retailed for somewhere between $600 – $700 while OnePlus One started at just $299. Featuring Qualcomm’s the-then flagship SoC (Snapdragon 801), a gorgeous Sandstone back, and other amenities, this phone was an absolute steal for the price. However, getting your hands on one was as difficult as running Crysis on PC itself.
What I mean is, you couldn’t just walk into a store and buy an OnePlus One for yourself; no, no, no. Initially, there was this “invite-only” distribution system where the company would give out such invites via different contests.
Even though this system gained some traction for its unorthodox approach, it was a pain to own the phone. Having said that, it still managed to sell over 1 million units of OnePlus One by the end of 2014. This invite system would still continue for the next couple of devices in its pipeline but it finally entered the open-distribution model starting with the OnePlus 3.
OnePlus 3
That right there, challenging the norm, is how the OG OnePlus fans know the company by. The original OnePlus One was so successful that it spun off a whole new category of smartphones in the market, the “flagship killers”. And yeah, things have been running pretty smoothly for this newbie ever since; except not quite. While every succeeding phone has lived up to the OnePlus legacy in terms of build quality and performance, the gradual yet consistent price bump faced some pretty vocal criticisms from the fanbase.
Going all in!
Nevertheless, OnePlus went all-in on its latest ‘8’ series with the maxed-out OnePlus 8 Pro retailing for a buck shy of thousand dollars. In the past, it had always stayed out of cost-adding features. For instance, an official IP rating and wireless charging. But that changed with the OnePlus 8 Pro as the company fully gave in to the flagship market. Ah, what a ride! Despite the natural fact that this was a very probable reality from day one, many experienced a stirring sense of betrayal as OnePlus had turned into exactly what it strived to revolt from day one.
Be that as it may, it did manage to sizably adjust the price for the Indian market; which is the largest market for OnePlus. Also, it is the top premium smartphone maker in the country, finally ending the reign of Samsung and Apple. So, in the end, it was a necessary evil per se. Even with the comparatively low price, the OnePlus 8 series was unaffordable to the masses; seeing just how price-conscious the Indian market is.
Regardless of the expensiveness, these phones did manage to sell out within minutes of the flash sale in India. However, availability has been halted indefinitely since its reliance on the parent company OPPO for manufacturing needs were met with some trouble due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, OnePlus has reported less-than-exciting sales figures. Therefore, the need for an affordable device has been realized for a while considering the company has progressed into a prominent manufacturer of flagship smartphones, at a flagship price.
Enter, OnePlus Z/8 Lite/Nord!
Now, because it was fully committing to a complete premium phone and consequently couldn’t ignore its value-oriented roots either, rumors of an inexpensive smartphone in the works from OnePlus circulated the web right around the launch of OnePlus 8 series. We were even expecting the device to launch alongside the 8 series on April 14 but that was a no-show.
Known by the name “OnePlus Z” or “OnePlus 8 Lite” in its earliest stages, the phone had a lot of contradicting details to what we know now. First, the name. The company has since confirmed that the device is called “OnePlus Nord” instead. Nord? Doesn’t really slide off the tongue, now does it? But as expected, this naming convention does have sentimental meaning behind it. Carl Pei (Co-founder/Director, OnePlus) took it to twitter to explain how the Nord name “comes from the concept of true north”, reminding everyone to get on the right course.
Some people have been asking what the Nord name means. It comes from the concept of true north. We each have this inner compass that guides us. This product line reminds us to always search for our true north, and we hope it will keep reminding you of yours.
Similarly, the preliminary renders of the device also hinted at a single punch-hole cut-out for the front camera and triple rear-facing lenses. Like the name, this has now been debunked as well. Finally, in the performance department, the alleged OnePlus Z was rumored to feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000 SoC which is a high-end chipset with an integrated 5G modem. Yet, like everything else, this turned out to be false too.
And if you ask me, that was for the better. Even though it’s a great chipset, MediaTek is notorious for not releasing the source code of its SoCs as Qualcomm. This would mean a restriction in custom ROM development which is so popular in the OnePlus community.
What is the OnePlus Nord?
With the past out of the way, let us now talk about everything we know about the OnePlus Nord. This includes details that have been confirmed either by the company itself. Or those that corroborate to what OnePlus has subtly hinted in its different promos.
In terms of performance, the OnePlus Nord will be a mid-range device, unlike anything we’ve seen from this Chinese OEM in years. If you remember the OnePlus X, it was a one-time experimental mid-range offering back in 2015. But OnePlus has since attested that the Nord is in no way its successor, and will be a “new beginning” altogether; thus spin-off a whole new lineup of mid-range devices. What this means is that the Nord will only be the first entry in the said product line. So, expect a lot of non-flagship phones from OnePlus in the coming days.
The chipset in use is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G. Announced in late 2019, it has been the number one pick for manufacturers in their mid-range offerings. It is based on a much efficient 7nm process and has an integrated 5G modem as well. Seems like a perfect choice, doesn’t it? Not quite when you consider the fact that this SoC already has an overclocked successor – the Snapdragon 768G which brings higher clock speed in both CPU & GPU. Yeah… packing in already-outdated hardware doesn’t seem like the kind of #NewBeginnings OnePlus is hoping for.
A sub-$500 price tag
What’s even more astounding is the fact that sub $500 smartphones with the flagship Snapdragon 865 already exist. Oh, yes; that’s the vague price reveal of the upcoming OnePlus Nord – under $500. With all the promos its pumping out regularly, the company is confident that the phone comes “at a pretty great price.” But in the end, it’s us, the consumers who get to decide if that’s really the case at all.
Here, take the iQOO Neo3 5G for instance. It boasts Snapdragon 865, 144Hz display, 44W FlashCharge, UFS 3.1 – all at a starting price of just $385. Admittedly, its display is an inferior IPS panel though that is somewhat complemented with the HDR10 certification. You see what I’m getting at, right? So, keep this mind as we further discover what the OnePlus Nord is packing.
Flagship-level Cameras?
Since a flagship-grade performance is out of the equation, the company is betting on the next best thing instead – the cameras. The phone is set to have quad-cameras at the back with OIS, and dual front camera setup. Though the official word on the specifications of the lenses remains a mystery, we believe the phone comes with 2018’s 48MP Sony IMX586, followed by an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro camera, and finally a 5MP depth sensor at the back.
At the front, OnePlus Nord will have two cameras: 32MP primary sensor, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. To make matters interesting, Carl Pei revealed to TechRadar that OnePlus Nord is looking to bring “a flagship-level camera to the mid-range price.”
Now that’s an ambitious claim right there. To be honest, OnePlus smartphones have never been known for their exceptional camera prowess. Sure, they are excellent for their price but even the latest OnePlus 8 Pro doesn’t fare well in the camera test compared to similarly priced flagships like Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Pro. Consequently, it becomes a little difficult to digest the aforementioned affirmation. It is also pretty obvious that the phone won’t come with a telephoto lens since OnePlus hesitated to ship it in even on the standard OnePlus 8.
Once again, there are plenty of mid-range phones with zoom lenses. Realme 6 Pro is a sub-$250 that has a 2x telephoto camera, directly contradicts the case against a zoom lens on affordable smartphones. Maybe the OnePlus Nord will be able to stand out against other mid-range smartphones. But I’m pretty sure it won’t be giving flagship phones a run for their money.
As promised: A Fluid Display!
Moving on, the phone is confirmed to have a 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display. The smooth refresh rate was always a given as it aligns with Mr. Pei’s statement during the Indian launch event of OnePlus 7T & OnePlus TV about how every future OnePlus smartphone will come with the Fluid display technology.
Credit: Evan Blass (@evleaks)
Additionally, a new leak from Evan Blass showcasing an alleged presentation slide of the device indicates a 6.44” FHD+ display with 20:9 aspect ratio, the sharpness of 406PPI, and optical in-display fingerprint scanner. The slide in question is part of the unique AR launch event OnePlus is holding on July 21st. But more on that later.
Other Stuff
Getting to the memory side of things, it looks like the OnePlus Nord is coming in either 8 or 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM with 128 or 256GB of internal storage. Here, 12GB RAM definitely invites some speculations and even questions the leak’s integrity; seeing how the Nord is a mid-range device. The image also discloses NFC and Bluetooth 5.1 integration, alongside a rather small 4115mAh battery with Warp Charging 30T support. The latter once again refutes the earliest leaks that suggest a slightly larger 4300mAh battery instead. Additionally, the OnePlus Nord will come in three color options: Gray Ash, Gray Onyx, and Blue Marble.
Now let’s talk about that AR launch, shall we? In a world’s first, participants are required to download the “OnePlus Nord AR App” from Play Store or App Store using which they can experience the AR-infused launch event. You can also buy yourself an INR 99 launch invite with “assured gift for everyone”. This is not the first time OnePlus has something like this; as the company also showcased the OnePlus 2 in the world’s first VR product launch.
Too much hype?
With all the public excitement of an economical OnePlus phone and how the company is “going back to its roots”, the hype surrounding the Nord is unreal! And like every other commercial organization, OnePlus has been clever enough to capitalize on it.
Releasing docu-series with trailers just like the movies, a separate private Instagram account for the product (which has since gone public), adhering to the meme-culture, and accepting its pre-orders without fully revealing the specs or the final MRP of the Nord – all feel similar to the guerilla marketing for the OnePlus One, at least in theory.
However, in a way, many people feel the whole thing is unnecessarily flamboyant. Something this vague and extensive wasn’t even a part of marketing for the OnePlus 8 series. And it isn’t wrong to say that the price-reveal (or lack thereof) is only what’s keeping the hype alive. OnePlus has confirmed that the Nord will be exclusive to India and multiple European countries. I’ve already discussed how price-sensitive the Indian market so there’s that.
Therefore, to deliver on its promises and live up to the hype, India is where OnePlus has to nail the price. I’m not downplaying the importance of the European market but that’s just how things are. So, are you excited about the OnePlus Nord? What do you think is the ideal pricing? Don’t forget to comment down below!
When TCL announced the TCL 10 series back in CES 2020, it came out as a shock to most people as TCL wasn’t a name that you would normally relate with smartphones. However, its decision to not renew its contract with Blackberry hinted that the company was serious about making smartphones under its own name. Now after three months of the launch, TCL is expanding the lineup with two new smartphones – TCL 10 Plus and TCL 10 SE. So, let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of TCL 10 Plus and TCL 10 SE.
TCL 10 SE Overview
The TCL 10 SE looks to be the entry point to the TCL 10 series. It is the only smartphone in the lineup to feature a MediaTek processor. The triple camera setup also looks inferior compared to its siblings.
Design and Display
TCL 10 SE features a 6.52-inch LCD screen. The panel sports an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The display features a waterdrop style notch on the top and thick chin on the bottom.
The rear panel looks familiar with the horizontally aligned cameras. It also has a fingerprint sensor mounted on the back. Just below the mount, TCL has stamped its branding.
Performance and Memory
Like mentioned earlier, TCL 10 SE is the only device in the TCL 10 lineup to feature a MediaTek processor. While the rest of the lineup is powered by either SD 675 or SD 765G, TCL 10 SE comes equipped with Helio P22 chipset. Talking about memory, it features 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The latter can be expanded via a microSD card.
Camera, Battery, and Others
The triple camera setup is led by the 48MP primary camera. There is a 5MP sensor for taking ultra-wide shots. Similarly, there is a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie shooter.
The smartphone is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. There is a capacitive fingerprint sensor for biometrics. Surprisingly, the device does support NFC.
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/GALILEO, USB 2.0 Type-C, NFC
Battery: 4000mAh battery, 15W fast charger
TCL 10 Plus Overview
TCL 10 Plus is placed higher in the lineup.
In fact, specs-wise it is even better than the TCL 10L.
Design and Display
The TCL 10 Plus comes with a 6.47-inch AMOLED display which features a waterdrop notch and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The chin on this one is slimmer than the one in the TCL 10 SE. Since it has an AMOLED panel, the fingerprint sensor is integrated under the display.
On the back, we see the four-camera sensor arranged horizontally. Unlike the TCL 10 SE, it doesn’t have a noticeable bump. In its place, there is a strip in between the opposite side frames. The TCL logo is at its usual place.
Performance and Camera
Like the majority of the TCL 10 series, 10 Plus is equipped with Snapdragon 675 processor. It is not the latest processor but can still handle day to day activities. Users can choose between 6 and 8GB of RAM. Similarly, there are three options for internal storage – 64GB, 128GB, and 2526GB. It is user-expandable.
TCL 10 Plus features a quad-camera setup on the back. It has the same 48MP primary sensor as in the TCL 10 SE. There is an 8MP sensor for ultra-wide shots. Similarly, there are two 2MP sensors for macro shots and background blur in portraits, respectively. On the front, there is a 16MP sensor for taking selfies.
Battery and Others
The smartphone features a 4,500mAh battery. It supports Qualcomm’ s Quick Charge 3.0. There is an optical fingerprint sensor for biometrics. The device also supports NFC.
TCL 10 Plus Specifications:
Display: 6.47-inches “NXTVISION” AMOLED panel
Resolution: FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels);
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; 11nm Mobile Platform
TCL 10 SE and TCL 10 Plus are announced in Russia. However, there is no information about the price and when the device will land in the market. Yet, the announcement means that the launch isn’t that far from now.
Check out our long-term review of the Xiaomi Mi 10!
Vivo’s sub-brand IQOO has added a new device to its offerings. After weeks of teasing and leaks, the company has finally launched the IQOO Z1x 5G. And it is exactly like many expected it to be. It supports 5G, 33W fast charging, and runs on Snapdragon 765G processor. However, that’s not it. The device has many other eye-popping features. So, let’s just dive right into them.
IQOO Z1x 5G Overview
It has a decent 6.57-inch TFT LCD display with FHD+ resolution. The screen has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a snappy 120Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the display comes with a punch-hole on the top right corner and it houses the front camera.
On the back, it has a triple camera array with a 48MP primary sensor. The primary sensor comes with EIS. The camera array is completed by a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. As for the front camera, it is a 16MP selfie shooter.
Under the hood, the device runs on the Snapdragon 765G SoC. The available RAM variants are either a 6GB or an 8GB LPDDR4x RAM. And the storage options are 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB UFS 2.1 storage. The device has a huge 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast-charging. Unfortunately, it is a downgrade from the 44W fast-charging available in the standard IQOO Z1.
The Vivo IQOO Z1x 5G is equipped with a good heat management system too. It has an 85mm cooling pipe along with a 1000 sq.mm graphite sheet. Additionally, it has a Cooling Turbo. It is a software feature that helps to further lower the temperature of the device.
The Vivo IQOO Z1x 5G is already on sale in the Chinese market. However, nothing much has been said about its global availability. As for the price, the base 6/64GB variant is priced at CNY 1,598 (~$230). Hence, we can expect the Vivo IQOO Z1x 5G to launch in Nepal for a starting price of Rs. 30000, if it launches. Similarly, the other variants 6/128GB, 8/128GB and 8/256GB cost CNY 1,798, CNY 1,998 and CNY 2,298 respectively.
Since the lockdown, I have been testing the Realme 6 alongside the Galaxy M21. And boy has it impressed me! So, I won’t wait until the verdict to say to that, this is indeed one of the best gaming phones for its price, period. But there are few caveats in here, which I will be talking in this review of the Realme 6. So, let’s get started.
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BDS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4300mAh with 30W fast charging
Colors: Comet Blue, Comet White
Realme 6 Review:
Design
Plastic body and frames with splash-resistant build
A reflective back panel which looks attractive
So, the first thing that differentiates the Realme 6 from its costlier Pro version is that the latter has more heft to it and feels more premium; as one would expect.
The Realme 6 Pro has a glass back, and this one here comes bearing a plastic body and plastic frame. But don’t get me wrong, it does not feel cheap on the hands. In fact, if you compare it with the last-gen Realme 5 which had creaks and bends while pressing, this one is sturdier. The gradient Comet Blue variant that I have with me is eye candy for sure. Moreover, this one is splash resistant despite the lack of any official IP rating.
The home button is on the right side of the frame and it doubles as a fingerprint. And like I said in my Realme 6 Pro and Poco X2 review, I have grown into it. It’s fast, accurate, and resides in a comfortable position for unlocking.
Force of habit!
Funny thing is, whenever I use my primary phone i.e. the Samsung Galaxy S20, I keep on pressing the side button to unlock these days. Anyway, a quad-camera setup lies at the back of the phone and the cameras protrude by a bit. And since I am not sure about the camera lens having any kind of protection, chances are you might get scratches if you don’t use a cover.
Buttons & Ports
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Volume Rockers, SIM Tray
Type-C port, 3.5mm jack
Power menu/fingerprint scanner
Realme does provide you with a silicon case insider the box, but I think you should get a decent back cover to make your phone look more stylish, and of course to protect the lens. The front has Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and if you remember the Pro version has Gorilla Glass 5.
And I like Realme including an inbuild screen protector factory sealed because neither of its competitors like Samsung or Xiaomi includes one. Overall, despite having a plastic back, the design isn’t any worse in my opinion; especially considering its price. And as long as you are getting better internals, I am fine with it.
Display
6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with 90Hz refresh rate
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
Punch-hole cutout on the top-left corner for the front camera
You get a 90Hz panel in here, which I think redefines how we look at the budget phones. This 90Hz panel is a 6.5-inch 1080P IPS one with a trendier punch-hole cutout. And the display is damn good. It’s the same panel as we saw on its Pro version meaning the colors, contrast, and the touch responsiveness are great. That being said, the display has a slight bluish tint and the brightness is limited to 450nits. So, yes, sunlight legibility on a harsh sunny day was a little challenging for me. But, it’s not downright miserable. You can still check out texts and send messages.
There is also some screen bleeding issue on the bottom chin and near the punch hole area. But you will only find it on closer inspection. That being said, with this 90Hz refresh rate panel, the overall UI on the Realme 6 is really really smooth. From scrolling through the apps to launching them, everything feels optimized here.
Realme UI feels optimized
And the Realme UI has to be applauded here. The company has done a fantastic job of optimizing its custom skin to Android. Though I still think it is heavily inspired by Samsung’s One UI and OnePlus’ Oxygen UI, that’s not a bad thing at all.
The multitasking tray looks very similar to One UI as well. And swipe down on the home screen brings notification center just like the One UI. Yet, I do see a room for improvement that Realme should be working on and the first thing that comes to mind is the icons. They definitely could use some re-work to look a little more modern and minimalistic in my opinion.
And the bloatware apps. Heavens! I have the Indian variant and it has a lot of bloatware. I uninstalled many of them and for the ones I couldn’t, I turned off their notification. So, it hasn’t particularly bothered me a lot, but an option to uninstall such redundant apps entirely would be great.
Performance & Battery
Gaming-focused MediaTek Helio G90T SoC
Up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage
Decent 4300mAh battery with 30W fast charging
Now another good thing to like about the Realme 6 is its choice of the chipset. Here, you get MediaTek’s Helio G90T, which we first saw on last year’s Redmi Note 8 Pro. And we all know, it’s a damn good midrange chipset. It’s so good that in 2019, it has completely changed many users’ perspectives on MediaTek as a chipset manufacturer.
Combine that with the 90Hz display, you are looking at one of the fastest-performing budget phones in today’s date. Even with the lesser 4GB RAM variant I have, tasks like multitasking and apps opening is pretty darn quick. And trust me, I have installed over 40 apps in this unit. Yet, the overall experience has still been the same.
But what I have noticed is that the Realme UI aggressively closes the app to save battery if you don’t use that app for a longer time. So, that could be a little annoying for some, but again nothing of a deal-breaker for most buyers.
Realme 6 is an excellent midrange gaming smartphone!
For gaming, you can play PUBG in smooth graphics and Extreme Frame rates which will yield in smoother 60fps gameplay. However, I was not able to enable the HDR option in my unit.
I also played Asphalt 9, COD, PES 20, and they all performed very well. However, there is some heating issue. If you play graphically demanding games for around 30 minutes or more, it does get warm on the back at around 40 degrees Celsius. Though it’s not very alarming, prolonged gaming sessions beyond 30 mins might result in your games being a little choppy at times.
I also found the Realme 6 Pro/Redmi Note 9 Pro with SD 720G to be better in terms of thermals. While after 30 minutes of gaming sessions, the CPU temperature on the Realme 6 was like 60-degree celsius, whereas the Realme 6 Pro was much cooler at around 50ºC. I have received two updates since I got this phone, and they have not helped in terms of thermal performance.
Not a battery-friendly chipset
Similarly, despite having the same 4300mAh battery, the endurance on the Realme 6 isn’t as good as the 6 Pro. That is most definitely thanks to the not-so-energy friendly 12nm MediaTek chipset. In comparison, with a more-or-less similar usage pattern, the 6 Pro lasted me for like a day & half, whereas the standard Realme 6 only lasted me a day.
On a positive note, what’s great is that Realme is still providing the Type-C port and a 30W charging, with charger included inside the box. It charges the phone in an hour, so that’s great.
16MP front-facing camera inside the punch-hole cutout
So, everything’s been a “Solid A” so far. However, what’s pretty average on the Realme 6 is its cameras. You get a quad camera setup in here, as it has become a norm in budget and mid-range phones of 2020.
Cameras
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Front
But, as Austin Evans said in his Realme 6 review, it’s not quad cameras, it’s like 2.5. That’s because the macro and depth sensor here is kind of rubbish.
Macro Images
The macro lens has a very little use case for me, and even if you try macro shots, it lacks details and come out blurry and washed out most of the time.
Macro
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You just need to be very patient and have a good light to take a decent shot. And that right there, I’d say is not worth it.
Normal Images
The primary camera here is the 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor, which is the same one as the Realme 6 Pro. Oh ho, but don’t get too excited yet, because the optimizations are not the same here. It captures quite inferior photos compared to the 6 Pro.
Did Realme just do this in purpose to distinguish it from the Pro variant? I don’t know. Anyways, let’s dig in more.
Normal
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The daylight 16MP pixel-binned images do have good details in them with sufficient contrast and a nice level of color accuracy. You can use the chroma boost option which increases the saturation and vibrancy while also improving the shadows to make the image pop out. But mind you, it doesn’t work in every scenario.
Wide-angle Images
The 8MP wide-angle images don’t suffer from color inaccuracy, but details aren’t that good.
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But for the price, it’s acceptable.
Nighttime Images
However, nighttime images are mostly unusable. They are muddy with very little details. The dedicated night mode doesn’t do any good either.
Nighttime
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Normal Nighttime
Night Mode
Normal Nighttime
Night Mode
You get hazy images in the bright areas, which I think Realme seriously needs to look at.
Portrait Images
Moving on, portraits are surprisingly good. Although there is a lack of proper edge detection in difficult areas like hair, its depth effect and blur make the images worthy of sharing on social media. You can also take a portrait of dogs and to my surprise, it did a very good job.
Portrait
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Selfie Images
In terms of selfies, you get a 16MP shooter, but once again, it is inferior compared to its pro-version. It does capture acceptable images with good enough sharpness and dynamic range.
Normal & Portrait Selfie
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Selfie
Portrait Selfie
Selfie
Portrait Selfie
But, the skin tone of the selfies is pale and looks unnatural at times. Similarly, selfie portraits are good as long as you have a balanced light in the surroundings.
Videos
The video abilities of the rear camera aren’t any great either. Although you get a decent color and dynamic range, the videos aren’t properly stabilized even in 1080P. Despite having EIS, both 30 and 60 fps videos at 1080P have some pretty gnarly wobbles. And as expected 4K @30fps will give you the worst stabilization and a recording that is pretty much unbearable to watch.
Similarly, you can record up to 1080 @30fps videos from the front camera as well, though it doesn’t have any stabilization. However, Realme has included slow-mo feature here and it works fine. Just check out this slow-mo video I shot.
Audio
3.5mm headphone jack
Bottom-firing speakers
What did I miss, hmm… oh, the Realme 6 has a 3.5mm headphone jack though its performance isn’t very good. The speaker audio is also mediocre but should be sufficient while watching videos. I also didn’t face any call drops or complaints in terms of call quality.
Conclusion
Over the years, the best midrange phone of the year title has been taken by the Redmi Note lineup. But as I’ve discovered during my review, the Realme 6 changes the midrange game altogether. Above all, I think Realme has nailed it with the Realme 6. Not only do you get all the basic stuff here, but premium features like the 90Hz display, 30W charging, is a testimonial to the best price to performance of the Realme 6, as I found out during my review.
Also, I strongly suggest you skip the cheaper Realme 6i as it comes with a much inferior chipset and cameras. Similarly, if you want better cameras, and battery life, investing similar amount on the Galaxy M31 isn’t a bad idea either. But, considering its price range, the Realme 6 is my pick for the best gaming midrange phone.
Intel first talked about the Thunderbolt 4 when it announced the Tiger Lake processors at the start of the year. But it kept people wondering as it wasn’t supposed to be faster than the existing Thunderbolt 3 and Intel didn’t reveal anything further. However, Intel has finally announced the Thunderbolt 4. So, let’s take a look at TB 4 and what’s changed from Thunderbolt 3.
Thunderbolt 4 Overview
As stated earlier, Thunderbolt 4 isn’t faster than its predecessor. Like Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 3 offers a maximum throughput of 40Gb/s. It is compatible with the previous Thunderbolt and USB products and in compliance with broader industry standards, that include DisplayPort, PCIe, and USB4. It now comes with increased minimum performance requirements, extended capabilities, and USB4 compliance.
Minimum Requirements for Certification
Upcoming TB 4 certified device will support up to two 4K UHD displays, which is twice of what its predecessor supported. Alternatively, it can support a single 8K display. Similarly, at least one port should support PC charging (up to 100W). The external output remains unchanged at 15W. Also, Intel requires TB 4 certified computers and laptops to support wake from sleep when connected to TB 4 dock. Similarly, Intel has also made DMA protection via its Intel VT-d compulsory.
It’s the first time Intel is offering dock with support for up to four TB 4 and universal cable up to 2 meters. Among the four docks, one will include an upstream port, while the rest will have downstream ports.
Intel 8000 Series Controller
Intel will integrate TB 4 support into the upcoming Tiger Lake processor. What it means is that manufacturers that opt for these processors won’t need an extra device for TB4. For devices powered by different processors, Intel has announced two host controllers under the Thunderbolt controller 8000 series – JHL8540 and JHL8340. Similarly, accessory makers will have to use JHL8440 device controllers.
Intel Thunderbolt 4 Release and Availability
Thunderbolt 4 will debut alongside the Tiger Lake processor later this year. We will see it first in the devices under the Intel’s Project Athena.
Universal Cable Connectivity Solution
Availability
Intel Thunderbolt 4
Late 2020 (Project Athena)
Check out our long-term review of the Xiaomi Mi 10
Some use the smartwatch as an extension of the smartphone, some just wear it for fashion, while some use it use them as a fitness tracker. What do you use your smartwatch for? If you use it to track your sports activities then you should take a look at Garmin smartwatches. Recently, Germin has introduced a solar charging feature to its lineup of sports smartwatches. Read along to know more about these Solar Edition Garmin smartwatches, including the specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.
Garmin Smartwatches: Solar Edition
Instinct Solar
The Instinct Solar GPS sports watches were first introduced in 2018. This lineup consists of rugged smartwatches that can withstand severe physical conditions. The newest additions to the lineup are Instinct Solar – Surf and Tactical Edition.
As you may have guessed from its name, the Surf Edition is for surfers and users who are more exposed to water bodies. It has dedicated activity for surfing and can keep track of tide data. It is rated for up to 100m depth. The Tactical Edition is for military personnel or anybody who loves going on adventures. It comes with night-vision google compatibility and a dedicated Stealth mode to disable location sharing and wireless connectivity.
The Instinct Solar watch can last for 24 days if used indoors. With sufficient exposure to the sunlight, it can last for more than 50 days. Similarly, you can toggle between different battery saving profile as per your convenience. The Instinct series now includes Pulse Ox2 that evaluates how oxygen is being absorbed by the body.
There are two Fenix 6 smartwatches – Fenix 6S Pro Solar and Fenix 6 Pro Solar. These smartwatches feature Garmin Power Glass solar charging lens. Other features include different activities/training modes, GPS mapping, music streaming, REM sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox, on-device storage, and+ NFC payment. The two watches differ in battery backup. Fenix 6S Pro can last 9 days and 10.5days in indoor and outdoor, respectively. Similarly, Fenix 6 Pro Solar will last 14 days in indoor use and 16 days in outdoor use.
Tactix Delta
Tactix Delta – Solar Edition is the fourth installment in the Tactix family. The former is based on the Fenix series. But it features military-grade build. By military-grade grade, I mean MIL-STD-810 standard. It also sports Garmin Power Glass. The battery endurance ranges from 21 days (indoor usage) to up to 24 days.
The Tactix Delta Solar Edition flaunts a 1.4-inch scratch-resistant sapphire lens. The steel bezel is coated with black DLC. Similarly, the rear cover is made up of steel and is coated with black PVD. To finish off, Garmin has included black tactical nylon for the military vibe. It also comes with a dedicated Stealth mode and has a kill switch as well. The switch can be used to erase user data.
Garmin Solar Edition Smartwatches Price and Availability
Solar Edition Garmin Edition smartwatches are available in Germany and other select markets. The Solar Edition Instinct, Fenix, and Tactix lineup from Garmin have a starting price of $399, $949, and $1,099, respectively.
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 865 in December last year. It is the most powerful mobile chipset in the market and thus, is the first choice for manufacturers planning to build a flagship device. And now, the company has made the Snapdragon 865 Plus (stylized as Snapdragon 865+) official with some minor upgrades over the specs of the SD 865. So, let’s take a look at the specs of the new Snapdragon 865 Plus and see how it differs from the Snapdragon 865.
Snapdragon 865 Plus Overview
Even if it’s not a major one, Snapdragon 865 Plus is indeed an upgrade to Snapdragon 865. Qualcomm usually announces one major upgrade every year. However, last year it tried something different by refreshing the SD 855 with a Plus variant. And Snapdragon 865+ is a continuity to that. But, if SD 865 is the most powerful chipset why did Qualcomm need to release a mid-year refresh?
The answer lies in the surge in the mobile gaming industry. Love it or hate it, mobile gaming is becoming a thing now. While vanilla SD 865 is enough for most users, gaming smartphones demand boosted performance, which Qualcomm tries to provide with the Plus variant. No wonder, the two devices that are confirmed to use the Snapdragon 865+ are both gaming-centric smartphones.
Increased Performance
Since it’s a gaming-centric refresh, the obvious difference between the Snapdragon 865+ and its older sibling is in the performance. Both are based on the same 7nm architecture with four Cortex A77 (power) cores and four Cortex A55 (efficient) cores. The clock speed remains the same for every core except for the Prime core. On both SoCs, one of the four power cores is clocked higher than the rest for the single-core performance boost during high-demanding functions.
The Prime core on the SD 865+ can now reach up to 3.1 GHz, compared to 2.84 GHz on the SD 865. Thus, Snapdragon 865+ is the first mobile chipset to break the 3 GHz speed barrier. Qualcomm claims that this overclocking will result in a 10% performance boost.
It is clear that Cortex A77 can be overclocked to go over 3GHz.
So, why didn’t Qualcomm implement it on the standard SD 865? why wait for a mid-year refresh?
According to a report by AnandTech, this whole overclocking process requires an overhaul in the manufacturing process. Had Qualcomm included it in the standard chipset, it would have limited the total production. It would have resulted in a huge supply deficit as more than 140 different devices (launched and in-development) have adopted this particular chipset. So, Qualcomm released the standard 865 and gradually improved the manufacturing process for the plus variant.
New Features for Gamers
Snapdragon 865+ features the same Adreno 650 GPU as the Standard 865. However, Qualcomm claims that it offers 10% better performance. Qualcomm may have overclocked the GPU as well but we don’t know the exact clock speed. For reference, Adreno 650 in SD 865 was clocked at 587MHz.
Similarly, Qualcomm has also announced new desktop-like features. It includes GPU driver updates via Google Play Store (Android GPU Inspector). Traditionally, these updates would have to be included in the system update. Earlier, Qualcomm was testing this feature in four devices running on SD 855. Similarly, it will also support desktop forward rendering, 144Hz refresh rate, and HDR gaming (10-bit). It also features other Elite Gaming features.
Support for Wi-Fi 6E
Let’s start with the obvious connectivity options. Like its sibling, the Plus variant will come bundled with a discrete Snapdragon X55 modem for 5G support. It contributes to up to 7.5Gbps and 3Gbps download and upload speed, respectively.
The highlight here is the new Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 system, which supports the Wi-Fi 6E. While the present wireless standard operates on two spectrums (2.4GHz and 5GHz), the Wi-Fi 6E has an additional 6Ghz spectrum. What it means is that the SD 865 Plus can support different Wi-Fi channels that will reduce interference. According to Qualcomm, the FastConnect 6900 can hit a top speed of up to 3.6Gbps. However, Wi-Fi 6 was launched back in January and as of now, there is no access point that can make use of the technology. Including it in the phone will future-proof the device instead.
Similarly, the chipset supports Bluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas and aptX Suite. It is also capable of harnessing multiple antennas and bands to improve latency.
Snapdragon 865+ Launch Date
Along with the announcement of Snapdragon 865+, Qualcomm announced that it will first be used in new gaming phones by Asus and Lenovo. Asus has already confirmed that Asus ROG Phone 3 with the Snapdragon 865+ will launch on July 22. Similarly, Lenovo’s Legion gaming smartphone will debut later this year.
Smartphone SoC
Expected Availability
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
July 22 (Asus ROG Phone 3)
Check out all the rumored specs of the upcoming Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone
Another day and another smartphone see the light of the day. The phone I am talking about today is the Honor 8A Pro. It is a budget smartphone. And in all honesty, this device offers good enough specs. This device was actually launched in April last year. However, here in Nepal, the device was launched just today. So, let’s see what the Honor 8A Pro is all about including its price in Nepal and availability.
Honor 8A Pro Overview
The Honor 8A Pro is equipped with a 6.09-inch IPS LCD display. And it offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The screen has a waterdrop notch to house an 8MP selfie shooter. On the back, it has a single camera module of 13MP.
Under the hood, the device runs on the MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset. 3GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage complements the processor. However, you can expand the storage to up to 512GB via a dedicated microSD slot. Battery-wise, the device has a 3020mAh battery. On the software side of the things, the Honor 8A Pro runs on an older Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.0 on top. Other features of this device include Eye Comfort, Power Saving Mode, 3D Face Unlock, and more. Overall, the device offers a decent set of specifications considering the budget price.
Buyers will be able to purchase Honor 8A Pro in Nepal for a price of Rs. 15,699. It is available from the authorized Honor retail stores all over Nepal.
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