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Leagoo M8 Review: A 5.7-inch Phablet on a Budget

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Leagoo M8 Review: A 5.7-inch Phablet on a Budget

Leagoo smartphones were introduced in Nepal last year. The Leagoo M8 is one of the mid-range phones from the company and is priced at Rs. 15,499. The USP of the device is its bigger 5.7″ display, a huge 3500mAh battery with fast charging, and a fingerprint sensor. With so many phones in a budget segment, can the Leagoo M8 compete? We review to find out.

Leagoo M8 Specs Highlights: 

  • 5.7-inch, HD(1280 x 720 pixels) IPS Display, 2.5D Arc
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Freeme OS6.0 on top
  • Quad-core MediaTek 32bit MT6580 with Mali-400 MP2 GPU
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 13MP rear camera, dual flash
  • 8MP front-facing camera
  • Dual SIM dual standby
  • 16GB of internal storage
  • MicroSD card support (up to 128GB)
  • 3500mAh battery
  • Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Color: Titanium Grey, Galaxy white, Champagne Gold
  • Price Rs. 15,499

Design

Visually, the Leagoo M8 looks almost similar to its M series siblings. It is, however, the biggest of the bunch and trades in the capacitive buttons for on screen navigation bar. The phone is enclosed in a metallic frame with a plastic back, just like on the 2016 Samsung J series phones. The front of the phone is quite similar to most of the budget phones, although overall the phone felt quite cheap in hand including the metallic frame.

Leagoo M8 On screen navigation keys

There is a USB port on the bottom, headphone jack on the top, both volume keys and power button on the right side and an empty left side. The front houses a display along with the front cameras and the sensors.

Leagoo M8 Design Review

The back of the phone has a small bump for the camera and fingerprint sensor. The buttons on the sides also failed to give enough satisfying feedback. Overall, the phone looks reasonably well but the build quality is average.

Display

The device has a huge 5.7-inch 720p HD IPS display. If you love big screens, the M8 has one. Even the phone’s motto of the phone is “Huge View” hinting to its screen real-estate. The IPS technology delivers very good colors and wide viewing angles. The resolution is where the display disappointment. With a 1280*720 resolution on a huge 5.7-inch screen, it’s not quite as sharp as you would like it to be. The display is bright enough for cloudy outdoors but on bright days, you might have problems.

Leagoo M8 Display Review

Performance

The M8 runs on an outdated 32-bit Cortex A7 Quad-core MediaTek MT6580 with Mali-400 MP2 GPU. The phone performs OK for what I experienced. With 2 GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, the phone is fine for basic use. However, with a few lags here and there, it will be enough for basic use for an average user.

Although gaming on the Leagoo M8 was a huge surprise. I expected games to be laggy and unplayable but it ran games like temple run 2 and clash royal all the way up to even Leo’s fortune. That might be due to the lower resolution screen, but the main thing is the M8 is capable of running most average games smoothly.

Software

The software is one of the biggest downsides of the phone. The phone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Freeme OS on top. If you have used any Android phones from a Chinese manufacturer, it looks and feels exactly the same if not worst. There is very less optimization of any sorts and that affects the performance, battery life, and your daily usage.

You do get a few things here and there, like using the fingerprint sensor to navigate through the phone, a built in screen recorder, dual tag (multi account on apps like FB, Viber, Whatsapp), theme club, and even their own app store.

I also don’t expect the phone to get the Nougat update or any other types of updates. You won’t find any custom ROMs for Leagoo phones either. Although for any average person this won’t be much of an issue.

Connectivity

Connectivity wise, the Leagoo M8 comes with a Dual Sim support with a separate MicroSD card slot. However, there is no 4G support. Other things include standard connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, compass, GPS and Proximity sensor.

Battery

There is a 3500mAh battery which might sound like a lot but as mentioned earlier the Leagoo M8 suffers from very bad software optimizations. You can get about 3-4 hours of screen on time which is about decent for a phone of this price. Although with a huge battery and fairly lower pixeled screen, I expected a lot more (maybe 6-7 hours of SOT). You do get options like power saver (Ultra power saving mode on Samsung phones) and battery saver (basically limits the phone’s performance). It takes about 2 hours from the default charger that you get in the box to get to a 100%.

leagoo m8 battery review

Camera

The camera on the Leagoo M8 is a 13MP on the back and 8MP on the front. Both the cameras are about as good as they get for this price. The front camera takes decent selfies for social uploads. The back also takes decent photos with up to 1080p video recording. You do get a few camera modes along with an option to take pictures using your fingerprint sensor which was nice in case you needed to take a selfie. Under good lighting, it is capable of producing some good photos.

Verdict

If you are on a budget and want a phone that will get you through the day, the Leagoo M8 is the one for you. Don’t expect the best feeling in hand or a light and well-built phone but do keep in mind that it provides decent specs, cameras and even a finger print sensor for this price.

Leagoo M8 Back Camera Review

What I liked about the phone

  • A fingerprint sensor at this price
  • Decent performance and a few built in software features like fingerprint navigation, dual tag, and built-in screen recorder
  • Price to performance ratio
  • Inclusion of fast charge
  • Inclusion of a clear case in the box

What I disliked about the phone

  • The cheap feeling, built and weight of the phone
  • Lack of software optimization and lack of 4G
  • Even though the 4 hour on screen time is average, the phone huge battery paired with the low-resolution screen should have provided a more decent battery life
  • UI of the phone feels cheap

Alternatives to the Leagoo M8

Xiaomi Redmi 4A

The phone priced at Rs. 14,999 sports a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display and powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 308 GPU. It runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box with MIUI8 on top. The device has a 13-megapixel rear facing camera with 5MP at the front. The good thing about this phone is that it has a big 3,120 mAh battery. You can check out our review of the Redmi 4A here.

Nokia 3

Nokia 3 is the low-end Android-powered released recently in Nepal. At the front, the device sports a 5-inch display which ends in a 2.5D glass arc. The highlight of the Nokia 3 is the Android v7.0 Nougat it runs on. It has a small 2,650 mAh non-removable battery. A Quad-core MediaTek 6737 processor powers the Nokia 3. The Nokia 3 comes with a polycarbonate back like those found on the Lumia phones.

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Xiaomi Mi 5X Launched running on MIUI 9

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Xiaomi Mi 5X Launched running on MIUI 9

Xiaomi, as promised, released the Xiaomi Mi 5X today. Although almost all of the specs match the leaks, there are a few thing we didn’t know.

The smartphone comes with a 5.5″ 1080p screen, a Snapdragon 625 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It also has the same dual 12MP camera as the Xiaomi Mi 6. It runs on 3,080mAh battery which is decent enough provided the power efficient chipset.

The specialty of the phone according to Xiaomi is the discreet antenna design and a smooth anti-fingerprint coating.

The Mi 5X runs on Android Nougat 7.0 with MIUI 9 on top. The newly released MIUI 9 brings three key features –  Image search, Smart assistant, and Smart app launcher. They also released that MIUI has 2.8 billion active users from 142 countries speaking 55 different languages.

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The phone costs around $220 (NRs.22,500) for the 4GB/64GB version and is available in Gold, Black, and Rose Gold colors. The phone is yet to launch in Nepal.

LG Q8 with 5.2-inch QHD display, Dual Rear Camera Launched

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LG Q8 with 5.2-inch QHD display, Dual Rear Camera Launched

After the launch of the G6’s mini version, the V20 also gets a smaller counter part – the LG Q8. The phone will be available in “select European markets” with Asian markets getting next month. The LG Q8 is priced at US$ 778.

The Q8 will not feature the Full-Vision as the LG G6(2,880 x 1,440 resolution and 18:9 ratio) display as the V20 didn’t have it either. It will, however, inherit the secondary display that sits beside the front camera. The main display is a 5.2-inch QHD screen.

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The LG Q8 gets a dual lens camera setup on the rear. The primary lens is a 16MP f/1.8 aperture with dual-tone LED Flash, Laser AF, 78-degree lens, OIS and 4K video recording. The secondary lens is an 8MP snapper with f/2.4 aperture, and135-degree lens. The front houses a 5MP front camera with f/1.9 aperture, 120-degree wide-angle lens.

The LG Q8 also has water resistance capabilities (IP67). It is powered by a Snapdragon 820 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM & 32GB ROM. It has a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. It also has a 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC for a clear sound by minimizing distortion and ambient noise by up to 50%.

Sony Xperia XZs launched in Nepal: Pre-booking started

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Sony Xperia XZs launched in Nepal: Pre-booking started

Sony Xperia XZs, which was announced at MWC 2017 back in February, is making an entrance in Nepal. It is the successor of Sony’s last year flagship Xperia XZ and closely resembles the predecessor in specs and design. Tagged with the price of Rs. 69,000, Sony has started taking pre-orders for the phone. Though valued with a hefty price tag, Sony has tried to lure its potential buyers offering a free power bank (whose capacity is yet veiled).

Sony XZs overview

Sony XZs comes with a 5.2-inch Full-HD display with Gorilla Glass protection. The pixel density of 424 PPI on the phone does not seem that disappointing, but the thick bezels on the top and the button could be the turn off factor for the most. The phone is powered by last year’s flagship chipset Snapdragon 820 backed by Adreno 530 GPU.

The ultimate selling point on the phone is the camera. The device boasts a 19MP sensor, which is a demotion in the Megapixel count as compared to its predecessor. But since the Megapixel count does not depict the quality of the images, the camera on XZs is not an absolute downgrade but an upgrade with increased pixel size and more importantly the capability of taking slow-motion videos at 960 fps. Xperia XZs is also capable of shooting 4k videos. The rear camera on the device is also favored with Predictive Phase Detection and Laser Auto Focus. On the front, there is a 13MP sensor for taking selfies. The front shooter has a wide aperture of f/2.0, which is capable of letting the greater amount of light and aids to take sharp, clear and noiseless shots even in low lights.

On the storage side, the Xperia XZs enjoys 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM. The internal storage can be expanded up to 256GB via SDcard. The device comes with Android Nougat with light UI on the top giving glimpses of the stock Android. Sony XZs is fueled by mediocre 2900mAh non-removable battery though promised with Quick Charge 3.0.

Sony XZs Specifications in a nutshell

  • Dimension: 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm, Weight: 161g
  • 5.2-inch IPS LCD Full-HD display with Gorilla Glass protection
  • Rear Camera: 19MP with f/2.0, EIS, Predictive Phase Detection and Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash
  • Front camera: 13MP with f/2.0
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset
  • Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz & 2×1.6 GHz) processor
  • Adreno 530 GPU
  • Android v7.1 Nougat
  • 4GB of RAM
  • Internal Storage: 64GB
  • Expandable Storage: Up to 256GB
  • IP68 certified (water and dust resistant)
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum
  • USB Type-C connector
  • 2900mAh Non-removable battery with fast charging (Quick Charge 3.0) capability

  • Sony Xperia XZS Price in Nepal: 69,000

Verdict on Sony XZs

Sony smartphones launch in Nepal in a languid pace after months of their launch in the international market. And Sony XZs is not an exception. Sony used to have a good market share in Nepal once. However, they are losing their grip now. The probable reason could be the late launches of the phones. And given the price and specs, the smartphones brought are unable to compete in the market since Chinese smartphones are prevailing offering a greater value for money. This reason has caused sales drought of Sony products in the recent years. And the ultimate answer to sales drought is the price drop. Looking at the history, Sony Xperia XA would be the perfect example. Sony Xperia XA, which was launched for Rs. 34,500 is now available for Rs. 18,000. So if you have liked the phone and willing to buy then anticipation can save you some bucks.

Before buying this smartphone, the striking question would be ‘is the phone really worth the price?’ There are smartphones in the similar price bracket that supersede Sony XZs in every possible aspect except for the 960 fps frame rate, which is only available on shooting 720p videos. So just for the slow motion videos at 960 fps frame rate, does the phone deserves all the money? I will leave it to answer on your own. In addition to all the grudges, Sony smartphones are not easily available for purchase as they lack proper penetration with a limited number of retailers. And finding the Sony service centers is another gruesome exercise. So if you are having a second thought on buying the smartphone, here are few alternatives.

Sony XZs OnePlus 5 Samsung S7/S7 Edge
5.2-inch IPS LCD display 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display 5.1/5.5-inch Super AMOLED display
1080 x 1920 resolution (424PPI) 1080 x 1920 resolution (401PPI) 1440 x 2560 resolution (534/577 PPI)
Snapdragon 820 chipset Snapdragon 835 chipset Exynos 8890 chipset
4GB RAM 6GB RAM 4GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage 64GB Internal Storage 32GB Internal Storage
Rear Camera: 19MP, f/2.0, EIS, Predictive Phase Detection and Laser AF Rear Camera: 16 MP Sony IMX398 sensor with f/1.7 aperture and EIS + 20 MP Sony IMX350 sensor with f/2.6 aperture Rear Camera: 12MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS with 1/2.5″ sensor size and 1.4 µm pixel size
Rear Camera (video): 2160p@30fps, 720p@960fps Rear Camera (video): 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120fps Rear Camera (video): 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Front camera: 13 MP, f/2.0 with 1/3″ sensor size & 1.12 µm pixel size Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.0 with EIS & 1.0 µm pixel size Front camera: 5 MP, f/1.7 with 1/4.1″ sensor size & 1.34 µm pixel size
IP68 certified (water and dust resistant)

 

 IP68 certified (water and dust resistant)
2900mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 3300mAh battery with Dash Charge 3000/3600mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0
Price: Rs. 69,000 Price: Rs. 59,500 Price: Rs. 57,900 / Rs. 68,900

 

Reliance Jio Phone – “Effectively a free phone”

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Reliance Jio Phone – “Effectively a free phone”

Reliance’s new Jio Phone is certainly a phone for the masses. What makes it so special is it’s effectively free. You have to pay INR. 1,500 as a security deposit and after three years, you return the phone to get the full amount back. And that’s certainly the first time we are seeing something like this.Jio phone launch indian gadgetbyte nepal

The Jio network has about 125 million total subscribers, among which 100 million are paying customers. They are also growing at an unprecedented rate, about seven users each second. This is due to the dynamic and bold move from the CEO of Reliance Industry, Mukesh Ambani. Putting that growth to figures, the CEO claims that their adoption rate is faster than compared to companies like Facebook and Whatsapp.

Coming back to the Jio phone, this is their new effectively free feature phone. Apart from that, it also includes discounted phone bills, starting at as low as Rs 153 per month. For that, you get unlimited data, voice, and SMS which is a very good offer, if not the best.

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The phone itself is 4G enabled including support for 4G VoLTE support which isn’t a common feature found on basic phones. It also comes packed with apps like JioCinema, JioTV, and JioMusic.

The specs include a 2.4-inch screen with a resolution of 240*320 pixels. It has Bluetooth, microSD card support, an alphanumeric keypad, FM radio, NFC, and digital voice assistance. It supports up to 22 different Indian languages and lastly a panic button that works with a long press of the button 5. The processor inside is Qualcomm 205 SoC, which is a dual-core 1.1GHz CPU with 150Mbps down and 50Mbps up.

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You can even mirror contents from your phone including cable channels to your TV (including the old CRT TVs) using a cable. Although you will need to subscribe to the Rs 309 Jio pack for that. Apps like Facebook is pre-installed and WhatsApp support is coming soon. The unlimited data comes with FUP applied after 500MB of daily usage to make up for the lack of Wi-Fi.

Mukesh Ambani says they are targeting 5 million Jio phones to be available every week. The Jio Phone will be available from August 15 as beta and then pre-order starts from August 24.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt with 5.5-inch HD display, Octacore Processor Launched

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt with 5.5-inch HD display, Octacore Processor Launched

Samsung’s J series is the best selling budget phones in Nepal. Now, the company has unveiled a new member of the family – Galaxy J7 Nxt. It’s not really a new phone but just a refreshed version of the same 5.5-inch Galaxy J7 from 2015.

The phone runs on an updated 14nm octa-core 1.6GHz processor (Exynos 7870) with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage. The Galaxy J7 Nxt features the same 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie lens including the exact same dimension of 152.4 x 78.6 x 7.6mm and the weight of 170gms.

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The few thing that has been changed are the bump in RAM (1.5GB to 2GB), the processor, and Android version (Nougat).The phone is already available in India for  INR. 11,490 and color options include black and gold. It is expected to launch in Nepal next month.

  • 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display
  • 1.6GHz Octa-Core 14nm Exynos 7870 processor with Mali T830 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB with microSD
  • Android 7.0 (Nougat)
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.9 aperture
  • 5MP front camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture
  • Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
  • 3000mAh battery
  • Expected Price of Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt in Nepal: Rs. 18,995

Chitooo: An app that gets you deals with Facebook status update

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Chitooo: An app that gets you deals with Facebook status update

As of late, you have probably came across a lot of apps created by Nepali app developers. Ranging from games to utilities, these apps help us in many ways possible. Whilst some of the apps provide little to no functionalities, others really stand out from the rest. And the app I am reviewing today falls under the latter category.

A couple of days ago I came across a post regarding a new app called ‘Chitooo’. With my blogger senses tingling, I read what the app was about, and I have to say that I was impressed in an instant. The concept of the app is something I have never heard of. It works with a simple formula: users update their Facebook status via the app and gain several points. These points can later be redeemed for getting discounts or grabbing deals.

How to garner points in the app?

Like I mentioned before, users can collect points by sharing a status, picture or post a check-in from the app itself. Before doing so, they will have to log into Chitooo from their Facebook account. One thing users have to keep in mind is that the app’s name surfaces on the status on Facebook.

You can score 10 points if you update a status, 5 points if your tag your friends in that status and 10 points if you can complement the status with a picture. Similarly, there is an addition of a whopping 40 points if you check-in at Chitooo’s partner stores.

How to redeem the points?

In the app, there is a tab named ‘Buy Deals’. Here you can go through the deals and discounts Chitooo’s partner stores, restaurants or hotels offer. With the points previously collected, users can buy coupons which can later be cashed in at the stores itself. It is as easy as that.

What is Chitooo? What is it trying to achieve?

Why not let an official from Chitooo answer this question? A couple of days back I got a chance to talk to him and this is what he said, “The startup was founded with the vision of making online marketing available for SMEs of all shapes and sizes in Nepal. Chitooo provides a simple platform, connecting the right user to the right stores or restaurants.”

“This startup aims to establish a favorable ecosystem for SMEs, lower the cost of acquiring new customers, and retain these customers”, he added.

Verdict

Chitooo is an app with an entirely new concept. The app performs well even though it is still in BETA. However, I had to face an issue where the app asked me to enable my GPS when it was already enabled. Also, there are a couple of bugs here and there.

What bothers me about this app is whether people will go through the fuss of opening it just to post something on their Facebook. Also, how will the app developers earn through this app?

As I mentioned before, Chitooo is still in BETA and the developers are still in a process of increasing their partner stores. Nonetheless, it is a go-to app if you want to get some discounts or deals easily.

 

Andy Rubin’s Essential phone – Where is it now?

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Andy Rubin’s Essential phone – Where is it now?

A phone created by the creator of Android, also known as the anti-iPhone. Andy Rubin barked on a journey to create a perfect phone. He created a new company – Essential and introduced the PH-1, aka the “Essential Phone”.

It’s been about two months since the announcement of the PH-1, and the creator said the phone would start shipping two weeks ago. This suggests they missed their deadline to start shipping the phones. On top of that, their head of communication, Andy Fouché and their VP of marketing Brian Wallace have left Essential. Although, we are sure there isn’t anything bad happening inside the company.

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The bright side is, the company has been planning to launch the phone outside the US. But likely-ness of that happening is still a doubt following their new found reputation. They do however have a huge pile of cash in the bank ($300 million) so no need to panic. And the phone has also been approved by the FCC.

The creator himself has promised a lot for this device himself. Touting the phone’s unique design, camera, and modularity, he has even promised a stock android experience as well as monthly security updates with quote unmatched hardware experience unquote. We are yet to see if the phone delivers on all of these promises.essential phone gadgetbyte nepal

Spec wise the phone has a 5.7 inch LTPS IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1312 x 2560 pixels protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It runs on the latest Snapdragon 835 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage – nonexpendable. It has a dual 13MP camera and a front 8MP camera, runs on the latest Android version, has the latest Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3040mAh battery. The unique points would be the edge to edge display and the magnetic dock for modularity.

Even though they missed the deadline shipping date, Essential has promised that the ones who pre-ordered will have to wait for just a few more week. This comes from the Essential’s official twitter account.

Asus Zenfone 4 lineup to go official in August

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Asus Zenfone 4 lineup to go official in August

Asus officially released the new Zenfone 4 max two weeks ago. And now, reports from Taiwan claim that they will officially unveil four new Zenfone phones on August 17. The four phones include Asus Zenfone 4, Asus Zenfone 4 Pro, Zenfone 4 Selfie and Zenfone 4V.

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The Zenfone 4 Max (already available in Russia) sport a 5.5-inch Full HD display and a huge 5000mAh battery. Asus claims that the battery will be able to deliver 40 hours of talk time on 4G. However, the device takes about 4 hours to charge fully as it doesn’t have any type of quick charge. It runs on quad-core Snapdragon 425 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Camera wise, the front houses an 8MP selfie shooter capable of 140-degree selfie panorama shots. On the back is a dual 13MP camera setup where one lens is capable of a 120-degree field of view. The phone will debut worldwide in September for around INR.15,000 (NRs. 24,000)

The Zenfone 4 Selfie is rumored to have a 5.5-inch full HD display with Snapdragon 625 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It comes with a 16MP back and 12MP front camera and runs on Android 7.1.1 with ZenUI on top.

The Zenfone 4 pro will supposedly run on an octa-core processor with 64GB of internal storage, 4GB of storage and a dual camera setup. And lastly, the Zenfone 4 will be a Verizon exclusive, hence the V in the name.

They have also included a few teasers as well through the social media, hinting at a dual-camera setup. We will have the official specification of the phone on August 17 including the pricing and availability.

Lenovo Tech World Summit – What does the future hold?

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Lenovo Tech World Summit – What does the future hold?

Taking a break from the phones of today, Lenovo gave its designers complete freedom. And they have come up with a few interesting products. They might never make it to the final products, but still, it’s good just to admire where the technology has reached.

Lenovo CPlus

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The LG G Flex was one of the few flexible phones that made it into the mass production. But the Lenovo Cplus takes flexible phones to a whole new level. The device has a 4.35-inch flexible AMOLED screen with leather back.

So how flexible is the Cplus? The device can be bent and worn like a bracelet or a smartwatch. This was exactly the goal of Lenovo, a smartphone that bends like a smartwatch.

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Following the huge success of Siri, Google Assistant, and even Bixby (only to some extent, though), Lenovo has created its own assistant named AVA. The Context Aware Virtual Assistant will use face recognization and natural language processing. According to Lenovo, it will be able to make recommendations based on your calendar.

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What if the Xperia X projector and the Amazon Alexa had a baby together? Well, Lenovo has created something similar and named it SmartCast+. The SmartCast+ will be able to recognize objects and sounds which can enable Argumented Reality function. It has a projector, a mic and a speaker built into it but the most important inclusion is the AI.

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Next on the list of new technology is SmartVest which is basically a Vest you can wear all day and night. The Vest is able to track your exercise routine using its 10 textile sensors to monitor cardiac activity and record ECG sensors in real life. Lenovo claims it’s accurate and comfortable to wear so even athletes can use it.

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A business oriented app, Xiaole learns from your conversations with customers. It will help you solve your customers’ technical issues with their devices. The app can provide you with a 24/7 personalized experience.

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Last one on this list is a stand alone AR device – daystAR. It’s a headset that has an optical display and a free form lens offering a 40-degree FOV (Field of Vision). It doesn’t need a phone or a PC to work.

The device works with applications like Cloud Object Recognition, Remote Assistance, Multiplayer Interaction, and 3D Content Manager.

Again, these are just concepts, they may or may not come to final production. But, we can still give props to Lenovo for trying out new things nevertheless. Which of these are you looking forward to?

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