Xiaomi Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus May Launch Simultaneously

The Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform was officially unveiled by Qualcomm in the previous week. It goes without saying that the forthcoming flagship phones releasing in 2018 will be fueled by Snapdragon 845. The Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to be the first Snapdragon 845 phone by a Chinese firm. Fresh information claims that Xiaomi will be launching the Mi 7 in large and small sizes and both of them would be hitting the market simultaneously.

This year Xiaomi had launched 5.15-inch Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship. Soon after the launch of Mi 6, the rumor mill was speculating that the Chinese firm would be releasing Mi 6 Plus too at some point this year. It is speculated that the company could not launch it because of the lack of Snapdragon 835 chipset. However, the Chinese company is pegged to unveil Mi 7 as well as Mi 7 Plus next year.

The Mi 7 is expected to arrive with a 5.65-inch display whereas the Mi 7 Plus may house a large 6.01-inch screen. Both the phones are rumored to support 18:9 aspect ratio. The Mi 7 may include a battery of 3,200mAh capacity whereas the larger Mi 7 Plus may feature a 3,500mAh battery. Both the phones are likely to arrive with metal and glass combination design. These smartphones are also rumored to support wireless charging.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus are available on Oppomart, start at $139

The Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6 GB of RAM are likely to be driving force for both phones. These smartphones are expected to house dual rear cameras featuring Sony IMX380 and IMX350 sensors. The photography experience on the Mi 7 duo will be enriched through AI.

Since Xiaomi is expected to receive adequate stock of Snapdragon 845 for Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus, it may not have any problem in making both phones available for purchase at the same time. Hence, the Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus may debut together with 2,699 Yuan (~$408) and 2,999 Yuan (~$453) pricing in March next year.

Do you think that the Chinese company will release two variants of Mi 7 next year? What is your opinion on the rumored specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 7 duo? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

Xiaomi unveils 18:9 screen-clad Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus; know specs, features

                 Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus

Xiaomi has unveiled the next generation Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus with future-inspired 18:9 ultra-wide screen aspect ratio in China. The budget smartphone sports metal unibody design and boots Android-based MIUI 9 operating system out of the box.

In terms of specifications, the Redmi 5 sports a 5.7-inch screen of HD+ resolution. The device becomes the first budget smartphone from the stable of Xiaomi to sport 18:9 aspect ratio, which reduces the bezels size and accommodates larger display in compact body with fingerprint scanner housed at the back. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC, an octa-core processor build on 14nm FinFET technology.

In terms of imaging, the Redmi 5 sports a 12-megapixel sensor on the back with 1.25 micron pixels and a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies. The Redmi 5 houses a 3,300mAh battery, which the company claims to offer 12 days of standby time. The phone will be available in two storage and RAM variants – 16GB/2GB and 32GB/3GB.

On the other hand, the Redmi 5 Plus sports a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display in 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, which is coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. Tthe Redmi 5 Plus houses a 5 MP sensor on the front assisted with LED flash and a 12MP sensor with LED flash on the back. The phone houses a 4,000 mAh battery that the company claims to offer up to 17 days of standby time. The phone will be offered in two storage and RAM variants – 32GB/3GB and 64GB/4GB.

In terms of pricing, the Redmi 5 costs CNY 799 for the base variant that translates to approximately Rs 7,500 in Indian currency. The Redmi 5 Plus, on the other hand, costs CNY 999 for the base variant that translates to Rs 9,600 in Indian currency.

Though the company did not reveal India launch timeline, the devices are expected to be launched in India by early next year.

Nokia 9 to Launch on January 19 Alongside the Nokia 8 (2018): Report

Highlights

HMD Global is rumoured to be hosting an event in China on January 19

Nokia 9 to said to be the showstopper at the China event

Price details of the next Nokia flagship also surfaced online

After some leaks and rumours, it is now reported that HMD Global is hosting an event in China on January 19 to formally unveil the Nokia 9. The Finnish company is said to showcase the Nokia 8 (2018) in addition to its next flagship model at the Chinese event. Last month, we saw a protective case of the Nokia 9 listed online that revealed its entire build.

Chinese site MyDrivers reported that the Nokia 9 and the next-generation Nokia 8 both will have customised experience for the Chinese market. This suggests that the handsets may not have Google services and will instead come with some local counterparts. Also, HMD is likely to offer a custom ROM on both the smartphones to match the preferences of Chinese customers.

In addition to unearthing the announcement schedule, MyDrivers has leaked a screenshot that appears to detail the prices of the Nokia 9. The leaked screenshot shows that the Nokia 9 with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage will go on sale in China for CNY 3,699 (approximately Rs. 36,000), whereas its other version with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will be available for CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 40,900).

If we believe some ongoing rumours, the Nokia 9 will feature a 5.5-inch QHD display and would have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The protective case of the smartphone that was spotted on Amazon UK pointed at a curved-glass display, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The case also suggested that handset would have a back-facing fingerprint scanner and a dual-camera setup. Further, the smartphone is expected to have USB Type-C port and is likely to run Android Oreo out-of-the-box.

Similar to the Nokia 9, the Nokia 8 (2018) is likely to come with a Snapdragon 835 SoC and the latest Android Oreo experience. HMD Global started rolling out an Oreo update for its 2017 Nokia 8 last month. That new version upgraded the smartphone with a list of features such as Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, notification dots, and an enhanced Settings menu. It also included the November security patch.

Ultimate 2018 flagships: iPhone X (2018), iPhone 9, Galaxy Note 9, OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi 7 and more

                      Samsung Galaxy S8

2017 was an eventful year for smartphone manufacturing companies with the release of several flagships including the Google Pixel 2, iPhone X, iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S8, OnePlus 5T, Xiaomi Mi 6, HTC U11, Sony Xperia XZ1, LG G6. Well, it appears like 2018 will be bigger and more exciting with the successors of these handsets expected to see the light of day in the coming months.

There are several premium handsets expected to be released in 2018 and they include the iPhone X successor, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, iPhone 9, Galaxy S9, OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi 7, Google Pixel 3, HTC U12, Sony Xperia XZ2, LG G7 and Nokia 9.

Here are details of ultimate 2018 flagships:

Apple's iPhone X (2018), iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus

The iPhone X (2018) could be named iPhone X2 or iPhone Xs or iPhone XI or any other name but what is almost certain is that it may come in the last quarter of 2018 like its predecessor. Apple fans will be expecting many innovative features in the device.

The iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus, successors of the 2017 versions, are also expected to be announced along with the iPhone X successor in September next year.

The new iPhone X is pictured at the Apple Store Marche Saint-Germain in Paris, France, November 3, 2017.REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+

Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in February this year but reports have claimed that its successors – Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ — will be announced at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2018 (CES 2018), which is scheduled to start on January 9.

Sony Xperia flagship

Like in the past, Sony may announce new products at the CES 2018. The Japanese company is expected to announce its flagship, the successor of Xperia XZ1 dubbed as Xperia XZ2.

LG G7

LG launched its flagship G6 at the Mobile World Congress event in February this year but reports have claimed that it might unveil its successor G7 at the upcoming CES 2018. The company has scheduled a press conference a day before the event, thus sparking off speculations of an early launch.

Xiaomi Mi 7

The Chinese technology giant is tight-lipped on its upcoming flagship dubbed as the Xiaomi Mi 7 but rumours have it that it will come in the first quarter of 2018. It holds some waters as the Mi 6 was released in April this year.

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HTC U12

The Taiwanese smartphone maker released the HTC U11 in June this year. It has the best camera rating from DxOMark until handsets like iPhone 8, iPhone X, Google Pixel 2 and Galaxy Note 8 took over it. Now, all eyes are on its successor dubbed as the HTC 12, which may come around the same time as its predecessor.

OnePlus 6

OnePlus 5 is a good device with impressive features but priced aggressively but its successor OnePlus 5T received a backlash as it is almost identical to its predecessor except for the bigger screen, aspect ratio, and slight improvement in camera. So, all eyes are on the upcoming OnePlus 6 which is expected to be released in the first half of next year.

Google Pixel 2 as seen on Play StoreGoogle                                Play Store

Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL

Google's current flagship Pixel 2 and its bigger sibling Pixel 2 XL are one of the best mobile phones released this year. They boast of the latest technology in the market, especially camera. Now, all eyes will be on their successors which could be dubbed as Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The handsets will be expected in the last quarter of 2018.

Nokia 9

There was so much hype around the Nokia 8 before its release but the focus has now shifted to Nokia 9 as it is apparent that it will be the Finnish company's ultimate flagship. Reports have claimed that the upcoming device will be unveiled in the first quarter of 2018, perhaps in January.

6 Unknown facts you need to know before you buy the iPhone X

The phone was released on November 3, 2017. This iPhone marks the device’s tenth anniversary, with “X” being the symbol. Apple launch is an exciting one, but the hype around the brand’s new iPhone X has been massive.

The device, which Apple the future of the smartphone, has a completely new design from previous iPhone models most noticeably a larger screen with an absent home button, but more on that later and features impressive elements like Face ID and Animojis. It’s also the most expensive iPhone yet, starting at $1,319 for the base model.Since the announcement people have been anxiously waiting for consumer and journalist reviews to see if the phone really is worth.

These are the things you need to know before you buy iPhone X:

Without the home button, you’ll need to relearn all your gestures. Life without a home button is an adjustment.Being without the home button isn’t bad at all, it just takes a bit of time to get used.

If you have an app open and want to get to the home screen, you simply swipe up from the bottom. Since you’re now accessing your home screen by swiping up from the bottom, you now have to swipe down from the top right corner to access your control center. You no longer just use the power button to turn your phone off. you’ll need to press both the power button and the volume down button until the “Slide to Power Off” feature shows up. Don’t continue to hold it down, however, otherwise, the Emergency SOS will activate. This is where things get complicated. To force reset your phone, you’ll need to press the volume up button, then the volume down button, then press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.

Facial recognition takes trust, but once your iPhone X earns it, you’re bound to fall in love.

The unlocking of the phone is easier with Face ID, but the first few times, It was slightly alarmed that it just opened without putting in a passcode.Your Face ID is also required to get full previews of notifications on your home screen when your phone is locked.

The screen is beautiful but bit annoying

No home button means a lot more retail space for screen time on your phone. However, the Apple sensor can sometimes get in the way.

Animojis is fun but totally unnecessary

It was pretty entertaining and fun but it seems not necessary all the time.

Selfie Portrait mode

Taking selfies on the iPhone X is a religious experience. Portrait Mode. This incredible feature — which makes basically every photo you take look fantastic by using this you can determine which parts of your shot need to be focused, and which can be a little blurry.

Portrait Lighting provides you with four different preset auto-filters that make changes to the lighting and color of your shot, which often totally removes the need for most basic edits.

Battery life is good

This strong feature phone of Huawei will launch in India

Chinese smartphone giant Huawei may be struggling with Samsung and Apple to become the top smartphone vendor in the world. There are no two opinions in Huawei's new smartphone that can be very successful in its ambition. Huawei is still seen as an external company, especially in the US, but its new flagship Mate 10 series can change the game for the smartphone company.

Huawei is going to launch its new smartphone Huawei Mate 10 Pro in January 2018 next year. The company claims that after purchasing this phone, you will not necessarily have another power bank. And there will be no need to charge again and again. Battery backup of this phone may be good because it has a 4,000 mAh non-removable battery with quick charging feature.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro Features and Prices

It is good to talk about the features of this mobile. This phone is equipped with dual glass and metal body. The Matte 10 Pro has Hasilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core processor, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROMs. It operates on Android's latest OS Android 8.0 (Oreo). There is a 20MP + 12MP dual primary camera, it has a dual LED dual tone flash, 2x lossless zoom, phase detection and laser autofocus. The front camera is 8 megapixels, with better features such as beauty, phase detection. The size of the phone is 6 inches, the display resolution is 1080 x 2160 pixels and with the corning Gorilla Glass. Speaking of its sensor, it has fingerprint (real-mounted), oxyelromater, gyro, proximity, barometer and compass. There can be two nano SIMs in it. This phone will be available in 4 colors, Blue, Gray, Pink and Gold. After the launch of Mate 10 Pro, it will be Rs 55,990.

Reliance Jio has a new offer where it is giving 1GB data per day for 28 days. The new tariff plan is priced at Rs 199.

Reliance Jio has introduced a special unlimited monthly plan of Rs 199.

Reliance Jio has a new offer where it is giving 1GB data per day for 28 days. The new tariff plan is priced at Rs 199.
However, the unbelievable plan comes with a pinch of salt. You can avail the offer only if you buy the latest Xiaomi Redmi 5A smartphone. Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 5A smartphone in India on Thursday and Reliance Jio has offered a huge discount on it. While, the Redmi 5A has been priced at Rs 5999 and Rs 7999 depending on storage variants, the company is offering a Rs 1000 discount for its first 5 million buyers. Meanwhile, Reliance Jio has also come up with a new offer where it is offering a cashback of Rs 1000 on the purchase of the Redmi 5A.

After the launch, Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi India Managing Director, noted that there is a Jio cashback offer, especially for the Redmi 5A. He tweeted: “All #Redmi5A users now avail an additional cashback of Rs 1,000 cashback through @reliancejio ‘Better Together Offer’!” Under the offer, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A along with the Jio discount will come at an effective price of Rs 3,999.

Additionally, Jio has introduced a special unlimited monthly plan of Rs 199. The network is providing free voice, unlimited data (1GB daily), unlimited SMS and Jio apps. It has a validity period of 28 days. Under the Jio offer, users will have to get 10 recharges done on their Jio number to get ten Rs 100 cashback, equating to a total of Rs 1000.

If you do not wish to buy the phone, Reliance Jio has several 1GB per day plans and the prices start at Rs 309. The Rs 309 Jio plan has a validity period of 49 days, Rs 399 plan has 70 days, Rs 459 plan has 84 days, and Rs 499 plan has 91 days.

Meanwhile, The Xiaomi Redmi 5A will be available from December 7. You will be able to buy the phone from the company website Mi.com, Mi Home stores, and Flipkart. The phone will be sold in brick-and-mortar shops as well. You can find the Redmi 5A in Xiaomi’s offline partners, Mi prefered partners and other retail partners.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A specifications: The Redmi 5A has a 5 inch HD screen with 720×1280 resolution and 296ppi pixel density. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A features the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset clocked at 1.4GHx. The smartphone comes in two storage variants: 2GB RAM and 16GB memory, and 3GB and 32GB internal memory. In terms of storage, the Redmi 5A has 16GB of inbuilt memory and can be expanded using a microSD card upto 128GB. The phone comes with Android OS and has MIUI 9 running on top, and does not sport a fingerprint sensor. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A is a dual-SIM mobile and is fueled by a 3,000mAh battery. This seems to be a downgrade from the previous model. In terms of camera, the Redmi 5A has a 13-megapixel camera at the back and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture.