Samsung starts mass production of first 12GB LPDDR4X + eUFS 3.0 multichip package

Samsung at the annual Samsung Tech Day in San Jose, California announced that is has started mass production of first 12-gigabyte (GB) low-power double data rate 4X (LPDDR4X) UFS-based multichip package (uMCP). Samsung introduced 12GB LPDDRX chips with 1y-nanometer process technology back in March that combines six 16-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR4X chips (16Gb=2GB) based on the second-generation 10nm-class (1y-nm) process into a single package. By combining four of the 24-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR4X chips (24Gb=3GB) based on the second-generation 10nm-class (1y-nm) process into a single package, the new mobile memory is able to break through the current 8GB package limit and provide 10+ GB memory to the broader smartphone market, said the company. 12GB LPDDR4X uMCP: four 24Gb (3GB) chips + eUFS 3.0 10GB LPDDR4X uMCP: two 24Gb (3GB) chips + two 16Gb (2GB) chips + eUFS 3.0 With 1.5X capacity of the previous 8GB package and a data transfer rate of 4,266 megabits per second (Mbps), the 12GB uMCP can support smooth 4K video recording as well as accommodate AI and machine learning features even for mid-end smartphones. Samsung said that it plans to rapidly expand the availability of 10+ GB LPDDR DRAM to address the increasing needs of global smartphone makers for higher-capacity ...

Samsung Exynos 990 7nm EUV SoC with support for up to 120Hz refresh-rate displays, LPDDR5, up to 108MP camera and 5G Exynos Modem 5123 announced

Samsung has announced its latest Exynos 990 SoC, an enhanced version fo the Exynos 980 that was introduced last month. This uses 7nm EUV (extreme ultra violet) lithography processing technology for better power efficiency same as Exynos 9825 SoC that powers the Galaxy Note10. This has tri-cluster CPU structure that consists of two powerful custom cores, two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores. It has dual-core neural processing unit (NPU) and improved digital signal processor (DSP) that can perform over ten-trillion operations (TOPs) per second. There is Mali-G77 MP11 GPU, which the company says is the first premium GPU based on the new Valhall architecture, promising graphic performance or power efficiency improvement by up to 20% compared to Exynos 9820 with Mali-G76 MP12 GPU. It supports LPDDR5 with data rates of up to 5,500 megabits per second (MB/s) for wider memory bandwidth than its predecessor with LPDDR4x. In addition to 10-bit video and HDR display support, the processor also features a 120Hz refresh-rate display driver. It supports up to six individual sensors with ultra-high resolution up to 108MP and is able to process three sensors concurrently. The new 5G Exynos Modem 5123 modem is based on 7-nanometer (nm) process technology ...

Google launches new digital well-being experiment apps for Android

Google’s Digital Wellbeing feature debuted with Android Pie and became available in phones running Android 9 (Pie) and above. Google expanded digital well-being tools with Focus mode earlier this way and on similar lines, now Google has released 6 new digital well-being experiment apps for Android. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt5LY5TeTVQ The 6 new digital well-being experiment apps are Unlock Clock, Post Box, We Flip, Paper Phone, Desert Island, and Morph. Unlock Clock is a live wallpaper that counts and displays the number of times you unlock your phone in a day. It will appear in the Google Wallpapers app once downloaded. Post Box holds your notification until a time that suits you and delivers the bundled notifications in an organised way, instead of showing all at once. It delivers up to 4 times each day. You can simply choose how often you would like your notifications to be delivered and when they arrive, they will be neatly organised. We Flip allows you to go on a digital detox and enables you to switch off from technology as a group, to spend quality time together. You can wait for everyone to join, then flip the switch together to begin your session and the session will end if someone in ...

Redmi Note 8 Pro Benchmarks and Gaming Review

Xiaomi under Redmi launched its Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone last week. We already brought you the unboxing and camera samples, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G90T 12nm processor with 2 x Cortex-A76 CPUs at up to 2.05GHz for performance and 6x Cortex-A55 GPUs at up to 2GHz  and has ARM Mali G76 3EEMC4 at 800MHz, 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.0 storage. It has MediaTek’s HyperEngine Game technology. It has a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD HDR display and runs on Android 9 with MIUI 10. Check out the synthetic benchmark scores. Also, check out the Gaming review below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euTyVJ7cqA4 AnTuTu Benchmark 7 It scored 223474 points in the AnTuTu Benchmark 7 and grabbed the third spot, beating the Redmi K20. It comes close to Snapdragon 845-powered Snapdragon 845. Geekbench 4 Single-Core It scored 2062 points in the Geekbench 4 Single-Core benchmark and comes close to Snapdragon 845-powered POCO F1. Geekbench 4 Multi-Core It scored 6236 points in the Geekbench 4 Multi-Core benchmark and lies above the realme XT powered by Snapdragon 712, but it couldn't beat the Snapdragon 675-powered Redmi Note 7 Pro. 3D Mark Ice Storm Unlimited It scored 33687  points and ...

Redmi 8A MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 10.3.3.0 with September Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 8A smartphone in India running MIUI 10.3 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in a month. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi 8A (codename ‘olivelitein’), also check out our Redmi 8A content, Redmi 8A Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi 8A Review: Budget Blockbuster [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="296146,296145"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Oct 22, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.3.0.PCPINXM with September security patch, the update weighs around 343MB in size. [Download Link] [Oct 16, 2019]: Redmi 8A will get MIUI 11 update in late November, confirms Xiaomi. The Redmi 8A comes in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Sunset Red colors, is priced at Rs. 6499 for the 2GB RAM with 32GB storage version and the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version costs Rs. 6999. MIUI v10.3.3.0 Changelog, System Updated Android Security Patch to September 2019. Increased system security. App Vault New: You can swipe down to view more shortcuts now. Optimization: All-new design and UI.

Redmi 8 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 10.3.3.0 with September Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 8 smartphone in India running MIUI 10.3 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in a month. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi 8 (codename ‘olivein’), also check out our Redmi 8 content, Redmi 8 Unboxing and First Impressions Redmi 8 Review [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="296148,296147"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Oct 22, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.3.0.PCNINXM with September security patch, the update weighs around 459MB in size. [Download Link] [Oct 16, 2019]: Redmi 8 will get MIUI 11 update in late November, confirms Xiaomi. The Redmi 8 comes in Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red and Onyx Black colors, is priced at Rs. 7999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version and Rs. 8999 for the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage version. MIUI v10.3.3.0 Changelog, System Updated Android Security Patch to September 2019. Increased system security. App Vault New: You can swipe down to view more shortcuts now. Optimization: All-new design and UI.

Realme 5s (RMX1925) likely to launch in India soon as it receives BIS certification

Realme launched the realme 5 and realme 5 Pro back in August this year and looks like the company is now all set to bring the upcoming realme 5s smartphone in India and Thailand as the smartphone receives BIS certification in India and is listed on Thailand's NBTC as well. According to a listing in Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand, the upcoming realme smartphone will be called realme 5s carrying the model number RMX1925. BIS listing reveals the model number, but the NBTC listing confirms the name as realme 5s (RMX1925). There is no information on the design and key specifications of the realme 5s. As Realme is launching the realme X2 Pro in India on November 20, the company might launch the realme 5s alongside too. We should know more information in the coming days. Source | Via

HUAWEI global smartphone shipments cross 200 million units in 2019

Recently, International Data Corporation (IDC) published a report regarding the worldwide smartphone shipments in Q2 2019 and HUAWEI posted annual growth with 58.7 million shipments and 8.3% YoY change. Now, HUAWEI has announced that their global smartphone shipments have exceeded 200 million units to date in 2019. HUAWEI says that its shipments have crossed this record 64 days earlier than the same shipment milestone last year. The company also mentioned that the European Image and Sound Association (EISA), a group comprising 55 of the world's most respected consumer electronics magazines, named the P30 Pro smartphone "EISA Best Smartphone 2019-2020", making it the second year in a row that HUAWEI has claimed this category prize. HUAWEI also announced the Commemorative Edition of HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G, and this limited version will come with 8GB RAM + 512GB Storage. It comes in Forest Green, Orange with vegan leather options and will be available for order on HUAWEI Vmall starting from 1st November 2019 in China. Commenting on this, Tornado Pan, Country Manager, Consumer Business Group, Huawei India said: India is an important and strategic market for Huawei and we continue to receive overwhelming response from our customers across all our product categories. We closely work with our ...

OPPO A5 2020 3GB RAM variant gets a price cut in India, now available for Rs. 11990

OPPO launched the A9 (2020) and A5 (2020) smartphones last month in India.  Following the price cut OPPO A9 2020 4GB RAM variant in India recently, OPPO A5 2020 3GB RAM variant has now got a price cut in India. OPPO A5 (2020) 3GB RAM with 64GB storage model has received a Rs. 500 permanent price cut and is now available for Rs. 11,990, against its launch price of Rs. 12,490. However, there is no price cut in the 4GB RAM variant and it is selling for Rs. 13,990. The revised prices are reflecting on Amazon.in and opposhop.in. Smartphone Old Price New Price Price cut OPPO A5 (2020) Rs. 12,490(3+64GB) Rs. 11,990(3+64GB) Rs. 500 To recall, OPPO A5 (2020) flaunts a 6.5-inch Nano Waterdrop Screen, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor paired with 3GB/4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. Regarding the optics, it has quad-rear cameras with a combination of 12MP (primary) + 8MP (ultra-wide-angle) + 2MP (depth sensor) + 2MP (macro). There is an 8MP front camera and the rear cameras support EIS and Ultra Night Mode 2.0. It also has support for  Dolby Atmos audio, Dual Stereo Speakers and packs a 5000mAh battery with reverse charging capability.

Motorola One Hyper (XT2027-1) with Snapdragon 675 SoC, 32MP pop-up front camera surface in live images

Earlier this month, a Motorola smartphone with a no-notch display, pop-up front camera, dual rear cameras surfaced in live images. Following that, now more renders of the smartphone has surfaced including the name, design, and key specifications. According to new renders, the smartphone is said to be Motorola One Hyper (XT2027-1) and is said to flaunt a 6.39-inch FULL HD+ IPS display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor paired with 4GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. It is said to pack a 3600mAh battery and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with LED backlighting. Regarding the cameras, the renders reveal a dual rear camera setup and a pop-up front camera. It is said to be a combination of 64MP (primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture) + 8MP (depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture) to the rear and a 32MP pop-up front camera with f/2.0 aperture. Furthermore, the One Hyper is said to launch with Android 10 out of the box, but it is not clear if it will be an Android one phone. There is no information on the launch date yet, and we should know more information in the coming months. Source 1, 2