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Sharp Foldable AMOLED prototype Apr 2019

Sharp demonstrated a foldable AMOLED (6.18-inch, 1440x3040) prototype. For more information, see https://www.oled-info.com/sharp-demonstrates-618-foldable-am...

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UMIDIGI F1 - NFC, ANDROID 9, WATERDROP NOTCH, 5150mAh, FLAMING RED

UMIDIGI F1 video review. F1 Pro packs Android 9, 6.3-inch IPS Waterdrop Notch display, NFC chip, a big 5150mAh battery with fast charging out of the box, 128GB Storage,  and comes in a gorgeous Flaming Red colour and offers Global Dual 4G connectivity, 12nm Helio P60 and for just $200!

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ASUS Zenfone 6z Geekbench Score pops up + Leaked Display

A flurry of smartphones have been leaking left and right ever since Snapdragon 855 was announced and today’s leak is all about Asus Zenfone 6z.

Asus had decent success with their Zenfone 5 and 5Z due to great cameras (both feature IMX363 with OIS) and low price. Naturally, a successor (Zenfone 6z) was in the cards with Snapdragon 855 and today, it was spotted in the Geekbench database. Before we get to the score, let’s take a look at the weird type of punch hole display leak of Zenfone 6z. While some people might find this more appealing than having it in the center (waterdrop) or on the sides (Samsung S10) I still think that anywhere you put it, it just doesn’t feel/look right. On the other hand, the Geekbench score of Asus Zenfone 6z is very promising, due to the high multi-core score (over 11,000).

Something tells me we will definitely see a Sony IMX586 with OIS on the 6z and possibly without on the more budget Zenfone 6. I expect the Zenfone 6 to carry Snapdragon 675 and sell for around $300 while the 6z would be around $600 (OnePlus 7 price territory). Another suspected major change from 5z to 6z would be the display type, as I don’t think ASUS will offer IPS LCD’s for their flagship this year, while the Zenfone 6 will still go for IPS LCD due to cost concerns.

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Meizu 16s real image + Antutu Score revealed + Samsung S10e Geekbench comparison

Fresh from last week’s leak on Meizu 16s/16s Plus Geekbench score, today we not only have the Antutu Benchmark score of Meizu 16s, but the real phone exposure + a Samsung S10e alongside it to compare Geekbench scores!

Obviously, Meizu 16s uses a newer revision of Snapdragon 855 or updated firmware, and perhaps different clocks/voltages applied. To note that, this is a pre-production sample, so final scores can even be better. Scores aside, I am much more curious on the cutout parts of the 16s (right side) and the specific chosen S10e to compare. The obvious reason is probably Meizu 16s has a punch-hole display or something similar (pop-up front cameras aren’t really Meizu’s thing). Another thought, that comes to mind is that the top and bottom bezels are very, very small, making this a much more beautiful device, than having cut-outs like notches and 1-2 holes in the display.

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Meizu 16s with Snapdragon 855 spotted in Geekbench

My most anticipated phone for the next few months is Meizu 16s. As a very satisfied owner and daily-driver user of the Meizu 16th Plus (Chinese Version) I, look forward to the Snapdragon 855 powered 16s.  There has been a number of leaks lately (actual images plus cases) revealing the 16s to have no headphone jack (don’t care, use BT earbuds), almost no borders/bezels, AMOLED panel, NFC and a larger battery (3600 for the 16s and close to 4000 for the 16s Plus).

Today, in Geekbench, users spotted a “alps m1971″ phone with Snapdragon 855 and 6GB RAM which is almost certainly Meizu 16s or 16s Plus. The device has the highest single-core performance I’ve seen from SD855 so far, clocking in at 3778 points! Multi-core score is just above 10,000 and is average for the platform. I for one, definitely care more about Single-Core scores as long as the multi-core is above 7000 and Meizu 16s looks like a real winner. For those who don’t know, Single-Core scores are important for loading times and starting apps, so we can expect Meizu 16s to be one of the fastest devices in that sector, if not the fastest.

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Heartbreaker - Redmi Note 7 Pro won’t be Global

As much as every Xiaomi fan wanted this, turns out Redmi Note 7 Pro won’t be going global. The reason for this is to do with costs and Redmi Note 7 with Snapdragon 675 and Sony IMX586 48MP Camera will remain China and India exclusive. 

Xiaomi can’t produce it cheap enough to ship overseas, which leads me to believe that they might be selling it at a loss or literally break even.

For the rest of us, it’s either Redmi Note 7 (SD660, Samsung GM1), get Meizu Note 9 (which I think is better than the Redmi Note 7 Pro anyway) or wait for component costs to go down (most likely SD675 and IMX586 costs which are in huge demand) and Xiaomi change their minds.

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Redmi Note 7 Killer with Snapdragon 675 and 48MP camera coming next month

While Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 is getting praises left and right thanks to the 48MP camera, waterdrop notch and 4000mAh battery, Xiaomi's oldest rival Meizu is gearing to release something faster.

Meizu Note 9 just passed through for certification and it carries a 6.2-inch 1080x2244 IPS display, the new and faster 11nm Snapdragon 675, 48MP rear camera, 3900mAh battery and fast-charging out of the box, along with Android 9 Pie on top of Flyme 7.

Slated to release next month around $200-250 mark with a minimum of 6GB RAM and 64GB storage config.

Expect a full review on my channel as soon as I can get it.

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Meizu X8 - Better than Redmi Note 7? ( Snapdragon 710, Fast Charging, Thinnest Bezels, Great Cameras )

Meizu has been doing some great phones recently like the Note 8, 16X and 16th series, but their best phone in terms of value, cameras, performance and design is definitely the X8. Meizu X8 has the thinnest bezels, fast charging out of the box, Snapdragon 710 and UBS-C and this is the Global version with Band 20 support! Meizu X8 is priced around $220, which is slightly cheaper than the Redmi Note 7. In fact, Meizu X8 is better than Redmi Note 7 because it offers a faster chip and fast charging out of the box! Don't miss my full Meizu X8 video review with detailed X8 design, cameras, battery life and gaming analysis!

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Cubot KING KONG 3 ( IP68, NFC, 6000mAh, Fast Charging, Global Dual 4G )

Great IP68 rugged phones with NFC, big battery, fast charging and Global 4G support are hard to find below $200, but Cubot has managed it with the KING KONG 3. The latest KING KONG phone even has USB-C, Stock Android, customizable LED notifications and an 18:9 display! Don't miss my Cubot KING KONG 3 rugged/tough IP68 phone review to know more.

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Nokia 8.1 Review ( Snapdragon 710, HDR Display, IMX363 + OIS )

Nokia is back with some really good phones, but I think Nokia 8.1 might be the best Nokia Android phone to date. Featuring a 6.18" 19:9 HDR Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 and Carl Zeiss optics on Sony IMX363 with OIS on a mid-range price is Surprisingly Awesome! Don't miss my in-depth, hands-on video review of Nokia 8.1 (X7) in English. Buy Nokia 8.1 - https://bit.ly/2H9WFNJ

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Is Nokia 8.1 the best Nokia phone to date? My review is coming in a few hours!  Nokia 8.1 price and specs - https://bit.ly/2SN3F4t

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Xiaomi Mi 8 ( Snapdragon 845, AMOLED, NFC, IMX363 ) - Best Value Phone!

Xiaomi Mi 8 is the best value flagship phone in 2019! Cheaper than OnePlus 6 and 6T with all the right specs like Snapdragon 845, Super AMOLED display, NFC and Sony IMX363 sensor with OIS! Watch my long-term review of Xiaomi Mi 8 to know why you should be buying this flagship on the cheap in 2019!

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Meizu Note 8 long-term Review ( Snapdragon 632, No Notch, Flyme 7 Global )

Meizu Note 8 long-term Review in English with everything you need to know including gaming, battery life and camera performance. Meizu Note 8 Android phone with Flyme 7 Global brings a refreshing upgrade to the very popular Note 6. Retaining, great AI cameras, No Notch display and adding the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chip the Note 8 is the perfect budget phone for phone photographers on a budget with great battery life, awesome display and style to spare.

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Redmi Note 6 Pro Gaming Review (Asphalt 9, PUBG, Lineage 2)

I hope you enjoyed my full review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, but can it play the latest and most demanding Android games? Don't miss my detailed Redmi Note 6 Pro Gaming Review video where I play Asphalt 9, Lineage 2 and PUBG and share my thoughts on Redmi Note 6 Pro's best settings, frame rate, lag, thermals and battery life.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Full Review - Is Xiaomi still the King of Budget Phones?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has arrived with a bigger 6.28-inches display, a notch, MIUI 10 Global and improved AI front and rear cameras. Looking to buy the best budget phone for Christmas, then you are probably looking at Redmi Note 6 Pro. Don't miss my Xiaomi REDMI NOTE 6 Pro Full Review - Is Xiaomi still the King of Budget Phones?