Latest OPPO leak X9009 - Helio P10 SoC + 4GB RAM

OPPO’s being rather quiet about its upcoming Find 9 flagship. However, we keep hearing and reading about the phone thanks to leaks from China.

The newest leak about the phone speaks about the kind of SoC it might have. And the exact model of the SoC is a bit surprising to know, since OPPO have traditionally shipped their flagship phones with about the most powerful SoCs available at that time.

It’s the MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755 that the OPPO X9009 leaked with. The phone was spotted on Geekbench, where we also got to learn about the device’s single- and multi-core scores on the benchmarking app. Take a look below:

On the single-core test, the X9009 scores 871 points, while multi-core points go up to 3378.

The listing also mentioned the RAM on the phone at 3772MB; this probably means that we can safely assume the phone will have 4GB RAM.

Possible look:

We’ve had all kinds of rumours about the Find 9; from a Snapdragon 820 processor to 6GB RAM, the rumour mills have left nothing to our imagination.

That said, I’d be surprised if the Find 9 ships with the MediaTek Helio P10 and not something more powerful than that.

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First official photos of Huawei P9, launch event on 6th of April

Photos of the much hyped Huawei P9 are up, thanks to the company that decided to give us a peek a bit before the phone’s launch.

Before we get ahead of ourselves, we must realise these are close-up pictures that show a component or two and not much else.

The pictures were put up on the company’s teaser page for the Huawei P9. The page is complete with these pictures and also a timer to remind you about the impending launch.

The dual camera set up is confirmed by the first picture in this series of three. What it also confirms is the meaning behind the hashtag #OO that Huawei has been using to tease the P9.

Apart from that, a rounded-square fingerprint scanner, which should be on the rear of the phone, is seen along with an edge of the device that depicts a glossy yet textured rear.

Multiple versions of this phone are expected to show up at the launch event, which is scheduled for 6th of April.

Source: gizchina.com

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OnePlus 3 leak shows Snapdragon 820

We’ve already seen a couple Chinese phone makers in Xiaomi and Letv (LeEco) dish out Snapdragon 820 phones, and OnePlus might just be the next with the OnePlus 3.

However, a much larger section of the international audience should be able to get their hands on the OnePlus 3 as compared to the Xiaomi Mi 5 or the Le Max Pro.

Coming to the subject of this article: OnePlus 3 specifications, which leaked thanks to AnTuTu (which is a popular benchmarking app, if you aren’t aware). Here’s what the listing has to tell us about the phone: a 1920 x 1080p display, Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 16 mega-pixel rear camera, 8 mega-pixel front facing camera, 32GB ROM and a model number A3000.

Some might be disappointed to see only a 1080p display on the OnePlus 3, as suggested by the leaks. OnePlus have been known to use OPPO’s designs, and it is likely that the OnePlus 3 and the OPPO Find 9 share a bit in common. This could also explain the 1080p screen; OPPO’s versions could come with higher res ones (as in the case of the OnePlus One/Find 7).

OnePlus have traditionally attacked their competitors with super aggressive pricing. Expect the OnePlus 3 to attempt to pull off something similar.

Source: gizchina.com

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HTC 10 latest leaks

HTC’s next big flagship smartphone just doesn’t seem to want to stay hidden from the public. We’ve seen everything from press renders to blurrycam shots over the past couple weeks, and today we’re getting yet another pair of photos of the HTC 10 in the wild.

Today’s leak comes from Twitter user @tanalibera. Thankfully the shots attached below are relatively clear, and are pretty much in line with the other leaked photos and renders we’ve seen thus far.

Starting with the photo on the left, it looks like HTC took the One M7’s camera module and pasted it on the back of the 10. There’s a slightly bigger flash to the right of the sensor as well. According to previous rumors, the device will sport a 12MP rear camera with laser autofocus, as well as a 5MP UltraPixel shooter on the front. As far as the design of the device is concerned, HTC doesn’t seem to be straying too far away from past One flagships. The HTC 10, though, appears to have a pretty sizable chamfer that extends around the entire device.

Source: androidauthority

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Xiaomi Mi 5 unboxing

The video comes courtesy of someone in China (iVankr? Umm, okay), and is reuploaded by the folks at Geekbuying who have the phone listed in its Mi 5 Pro variant as well as the 32GB and 64GB versions.

To remind you of its specifications, the Mi 5 comes with a 5.15-inch 1920 x 1080p display, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64/128GB ROM, 16 mega-pixel rear camera, IR blaster, and more. 

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Android Weekly #1 - HTC Leak, Swatch's Smartwatch, Game of Thrones ep.2 and more!

Android Weekly #1

(31.1.15 - 6.2.15)

Gionee launch the world’s thinnest phone, HTC leaked specs for Desiere device, Swatch's smartwatch without charging, Game of Thrones ep.2 arrived, Gionee Elife 7 on sale, 100 000 of Meizu M1 preordered in 1min, More Galaxy Tab tablets coming in 2015, Sony mobile division drowning

Gionee launch the world’s thinnest phone

Last year Gionee held the title for the world’s thinnest phone with the Gionee S5.1 longer than any other company, and at MWC they hope to take the title back. Currently Vivo have the thinnest phone on the market with the Vivo X5 Max, however IVVI will have announced a thinner 4.7mm phone which will go on sale very soon. In third place it is the Oppo R5, and 4th the Gionee S5.1, and Gionee are hot to take the title back.

HTC leaked specs for Desiere device
Purported leaked specification details of the HTC A55 claim it isn’t a flagship, but the hardware certainly looks the part. According to the details the new HTC model will boast a 5.5-inch 2K display, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, 20 mega-pixel front camera and either a 13 mega-pixel or ultrapixel front camera. The phone will run a powerful Mediatek MT6795 octacore processor, a 64bit model with Mediates CorePilot, and ClearMotion technologies for a faster and smoother experience.

Swatch's smartwatch without charging

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has been toying with the idea of a smartwatch for some time, and now CEO Nick Hayek is saying that we can expect in in the next three months. What's most interesting, , is Hayek's claim of a smartwatch that doesn't have to be charged.

There are two potential paths to take for a watch that doesn't have to be charged. The first is an "automatic" watch with an generator spun by the motion of an eccentric-weighted rotor (itself moved by the motion of the wearer's arm). The other approach would be using a watch cell battery, which would offer a much longer battery life than a rechargeable lithium-based battery. Swatch makes watches in both cell batteries and automatic quartz varieties.

Game of Thrones ep.2 arrived

Last week we learned that Games of Thrones Episode 2 was coming to Android on February 5th. As scheduled, “The Lost Lords” has arrived as an in-app purchase for the Game of Thrones app, priced at $4.99. For those that didn’t play the original, the game is based on the HBO series of the same name (and the books by George R. R. Martin, of course) and let’s you make decisions in the role of House Forrester and House Stark. Like with other Telltale series, you control various characters and the action is of the “choose your own adventure” type.

Gionee Elife 7 on sale

The flagship Gionee Elife E7 is now on sale at an amazing sub $200 price tag! Is this Snapdragon 800 phone still worth a shot? Last year Gionee launched their flagship Gionee Elife E7. The launch was a big shock to Chinese phone follows as not only did Gionee ditch Mediatek for Qualcomm, but they also packed their then new phone with an amazing 16 mega-pixel rear camera.

100 000 of Meizu M1 preordered in 1min

Since the dawn of low-cost Chinese phones we have come accustom to seeing huge numbers of devices sold out in just a few minutes and the release of the Meizu m1 was no different. Meizu did shockingly well with 100,000 of the m1 pre-ordered in only 1 minute after the sale began! It’s a great success for the Meizu as a company, but many fans have been left disappointed by the sale and will have to wait for the next batch of phones to arrive before they can have another chance.

More Galaxy Tab tablets coming in 2015

Although some analysts had predicted (and recommended) Samsung reducing its breadth of devices available to the consumer this year, it seems that Samsung still has some surprises up its sleeve. According to GalaxyClub, Samsung has applied for three new trademarks with the Korean IPO: the Samsung Galaxy Tabs A, E and J. These are obviously names for new tablets, which will most likely join the ranks of the Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Tab S in the coming tech release season.

Sony mobile division drowning

Sony revised its forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31 and revealed partial results for the last three months of 2014. Strong console and camera sensors sales have helped offset weak performance in other areas, including mobile. Starting with the mobile unit, Sony sold around 11.9 million smartphones in FQ3, which resulted in an operating profit of around $80 million. Sales volume is up 27 percent compared to the same quarter last year. However, due to the massive impairment charge that Sony booked in September, the company estimates a total loss of around $1.83 billion for the mobile unit in the fiscal year ending March 31. Furthermore, Sony announced more job cuts, with another 1,100 workers to be laid off over the next year, in addition to the 1,000 already announced.

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