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Oppo A3 has been launched, a new mid-range offering with a 19:9 aspect ratio bezel-less display and an iPhone X-like notch. It also ships with 128GB of inbuilt storage, which is another highlight of the smartphone. The company is also touting the design of the smartphone, which uses 'nano-scale microcrystalline' tech to provide a diamond effect in colour patterns. As with other recent Oppo phones, it comes with AI-based beautification and scene recognition features.
There is also a game mode for uninterrupted gaming, gestures optimised for the bezel-less display, and an AI-based smart assistant. Finally, the Oppo A3 is also said to be 128-point face recognition technology that can unlock a smartphone in as little as 0.08 seconds.
Oppo A3 price The Oppo A3 price has been set at CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 22,100) and it is available to buy already. The company is touting a special introduction price of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 21,000). It will be available in Black, Pink, Red, and Silver colour variants.
Oppo A3 specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Oppo A3 runs ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. It sports a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) LTPS display with a pixel density of 405ppi and a 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC clocked up to 2GHz, coupled with 4GB of RAM. The Oppo A3 bears a 16-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and dual-LED flash. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture. It ships with 128GB of inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB).
Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB with OTG, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board the Oppo A3 include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and a proximity sensor. It sports a 3400mAh battery, measures 156x75.3x7.8mm, and weighs 159 grams.

Oppo A83 (2018) has been launched in India. The new smartphone is an upgrade of the Oppo A83 that arrived in India in January at Rs. 13,990. The Oppo A83 (2018) price in India is set at Rs. 15,990. At this price point, the new Oppo handset will take on the likes of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, Vivo V7, and Samsung On7 Prime. The smartphone has more RAM and onboard storage over the previously launched Oppo A83, the primary differences between the smartphones. All other specifications remain the same.
It will be avialable in Blue, Gold, and Red colour variants in the country. Oppo A83 Pro specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Oppo A83 (2018) runs Android 7.1 Nougat-based ColorOS 3.2 and features a 5.7-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) LCD panel with 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek MT6737T SoC that has an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.5GHz, coupled with 4GB of RAM (the Oppo A83 has 3GB of RAM). The smartphone has a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with an LED flash and an 8-megapixel camera sensor is available on the front.
For storing content, the Oppo A83 (2018) has 64GB of inbuilt storage (Oppo A83 has 32GB inbuilt storage) that is expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). The smartphone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the connectivity front and comes with a facial recognition feature to unlock the screen using your face. Sensors on board include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor. There is a 3180mAh battery. Besides, the handset measures 150.50x73.10x7.70mm and weighs 143 grams.

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo may soon launch another smartphone in its A-series. Following the launch of Oppo A1 in China, the company is reportedly ready with an Oppo A3 handset. The smartphone has suddenly surfaced online via benchmark listings and a certification site, showcasing most of the design details and specifications. Similar to the Oppo A1, the A3 is also expected to come with a facial recognition technology by removing the fingerprint scanner.
Also, the handset is possibly going to be yet another addition in the lineup of smartphones that have embraced the iPhone X-like notch. Also, the new handset appears to be similar to the Oppo F7, suggesting it will be a low-priced variant of the new model. As per listings posted on TENAA in China, the Oppo A3 comes with model numbers PADT00 and PADM00. The smartphone will sport a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280) display.
Additionally, the smartphone is expected to be equipped with a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The Oppo A3 will run Android 8.1 Oreo, with the company's own skin on top. Also, the listing revealed that the smartphone will come in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants with inbuilt storage options being 64GB and 128GB. The Oppo A3 will have connectivity options like 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, according to the listing. Additionally, the smartphone will include an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and gravity sensor. It is fuelled by a 3300mAh battery. The Oppo A3 measures 156x75.3x7.8mm and weighs 159 grams, the listing has revealed.
As mentioned, the Oppo A3 has also been spotted in a benchmark site. A Geekbench listing has showcased some details about the Oppo A3 with model number PADM00. One of the variants of the handset is said to come with 4GB of RAM. It will be powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 (MT6771) processor, clocked at 2GHz. Notably, the smartphone scored 1507 in single-core performance and 5755 in multi-core. Notably, a Chinese telecom site has also revealed the upcoming Oppo A3, 5gmobilephone reports.
This listing confirms most of the specifications that were revealed earlier. However, it says that the handset will sport a 16-megapixel camera at the back and an 8-megapixel at the front. If the report is to be believed, the smartphone may have a 16GB inbuilt storage variant as well, expandable via microSD (up to 256GB). Finally, the Oppo A3 is expected to come in Blue, Knight Black, Stardust Silver, Pomegranate, and Soybean Meal colour variants, and will be priced at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 20,900).

Oppo on Monday announced the launch of its Oppo F7 Diamond Black 128GB variant in India. Announced at the Oppo F7 launch event but without exact availability, the Diamond Black edition comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. A Solar Red variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage was also due to launch soon, but there is no word as to its availability.
The custom variant adorns a multi-layered metallic and glass back. Subsequently, it is steeply priced at Rs. 26,990 - in contrast, the regular variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage is priced at Rs. 21,990. Starting April 21, the Oppo F7 edition will be available for purchase across Flipkart, Amazon.in, Paytm, and all Oppo offline stores. Oppo F7 specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Oppo F7 runs ColorOS on top of Android 8.1 Oreo. It sports a 6.23-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) Full Screen 2.0 display with a 19:9 aspect ratio.
The handset is powered by a 64-bit MediaTek Helio P60 SoC, coupled with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. In terms of camera specifications, the Oppo F7 bears a single 16-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and certain AI recognition features. On the front is a 25-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.0 aperture and real-time HDR. There is a 3400mAh battery powering the internals from under the hood. "We always appreciate the feedback of the youth and try and come up with devices that fulfill the demands of our young consumers.
We feel the colour of the device will resonate well with the youth as smartphones are an extension of one's personality in today's day and age. With the F7 Diamond Black version we have tried to incorporate an enthralling design with an amazing storage of 128GB to ensure our consumers can store all their precious memories spent with friends and family," said Will Yang, Brand Director, OPPO India.

The war for the best selfie camera smartphone in India seems to be on as two of the biggest Chinese smartphone brands -- Oppo and Vivo -- have launched their flagships in the space of seven days. The Oppo F7 and Vivo V9 boast of Artificial Intelligence-based selfie camera. Here is how the two smartphones compare against each other on all aspects.
Display The Oppo F7 comes with a 6.23-inch full-HD+ display with 1080x2280 pixel resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The Vivo V9 has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD ‘FullView’ display with 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. Both devices sport an iPhone X-like notch.
Processor The Oppo F7 is powered by an 64-bit octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 processor. On the other hand, the Vivo V9 has a is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor.
Operating system The Oppo F7 runs on Color OS 5.0 based on Android 8.1. The Vivo V9 runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system skinned with FunTouch OS.
RAM and storage The Oppo F7 comes in two storage options -- 4GB of RAM with 64GB ROM and 6GB of RAM and 128GB ROM. The Vivo V9 has only one variant of 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage.
Camera The key highlight of both the smartphones is its front camera. The Oppo F7 has a AI Beauty 2.0-powered 25-megapixel front-facing camera with Sony 576 Sensor HDR. The Artificial Intelligence feature help the camera capture images with better colour reproduction and also remembers the editing habits of the user and does that automatically for them for their subsequent pictures. The Vivo V9 has a 24MP selfie camera with features like portrait mode, AI enhancement, AR Stickers and others. It also has a ‘Shot Refocus’ feature using which people can refocus the subject after taking the image. On the back, the Oppo F7 has a single 16MP camera module, the Vivo V9 has a dual rear camera setup of 16MP and 5MP.
Battery The Oppo F7 is powered by a 3400mAh battery, which claims to offer 15 hours of battery backup on a single charge. The Vivo V9 has a 3260mAh battery.
Price The Oppo F7 comes at a starting price of Rs 21,990, for the 4GB RAM variant and Rs 26,990, for the 6GB RAM variant. The Vivo V9 has been priced at Rs 22,990.

Last week, OPPO launched its latest high-end smartphone OPPO R15 in China. Now, the company came up with a budget smartphone called OPPO A1 for the Chinese market. The OPPO A1 costs 1499 Yuan in China and will go on sale starting April 1st.
While the listing mentioned the OPPO A1 to be available in Cherry Red and Dark Blue color options, there is also a Glossy finish White color variant in the promotional images. It sports a 5.7-inch display on the front with HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device comes powered by a 64-bit MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763T) octa-core processor coupled with Mali G71 MP2 GPU. It includes 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can be further expandable using the MicroSD card slot.
OPPO is completely ditching the fingerprint sensor in favor of face unlock. According to the listing, the device detects 128 points on the face for secure facial recognition. Talking about the cameras, the OPPO A1 sports a 13MP camera on the rear with LED flash and an 8MP front camera. The device is backed by a 3,180mAh non-removable battery and lacks the fast charging support. While the power button and sim card slot are on the right edge, the volume rocker is placed on the left edge.
Since the device comes with minimal bezels, the company is offering on-screen navigation buttons. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroUSB 2.0 port. As seen with the earlier launched OPPO A-series devices, the new OPPO A1 might also launch in the other Asian markets in the coming weeks.

Oppo F7 specifications have surfaced online days ahead of its launch in India that is scheduled for March 26. The new development sits alongside the key features and specifications that Oppo revealed officially late last week. It has been spotted that the Oppo F7 is powered by a MediaTek processor and come with tons of AI-based selfie enhancements. The upcoming smartphone is expected to sport an iPhone X-like notch and a near-bezel-less display.
It will be the second smartphone with a notch launching in India in a week, after the Vivo 9 was unveiled in the country earlier today. The specifications of the Oppo F7 have been leaked through a sales pitch manual, as reported by Smartprix. The smartphone appears to have an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC with four Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2GHz, paired with Mali-G72MP3 GPU and 6GB of RAM.
The sales pitch manual also states that the handset has a 16-megapixel rear camera sensor with an automatic scene recognition feature. The camera sensor comes with an f/2.0 aperture lens on top and supports 4K video recording as well as uses a dual-tone LED flash. Further, there is a 3400mAh battery that is touted to last for up to 15 hours on a single charge. On the software front, the Oppo F7 appears to run ColorOS 5.0 with features such as facial unlock and screen recording.
There is also a rear-facing fingerprint sensor and connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS/ A-GPS, as mentioned by Smartprix. The sales pitch manual also highlights the 6.2-inch full-HD+ (1080x2280 pixels) Super Full Screen panel of the Oppo F7 that has 19:9 aspect ratio. It also specifies the 25-megapixel selfie camera on the smartphone with features such as AI selfie, AI Beauty, and Real-time HDR. Similarly, there are Cover Shot and AR stickers.
It is worth noting here that these last details were already confirmed by Oppo in a press note last week. The company also revealed that the handset will support gestures and have an App-in-App view for an enhanced multitasking experience. Neither the newly leaked sales pitch manual nor the previously released official press note has confirmed the price and availability details of the Oppo F7. Therefore, we need to wait for the official launch to get all such information.

OPPO is long rumored to launch the successors to OPPO R11 and R11 Plus smartphones. While we all expected to soon see the launch of OPPO R13 smartphones, the company has officially confirmed to launch the OPPO R15 smartphones as the successors to OPPO R11 smartphones. Apart from teasing the devices, OPPO also released a TVC featuring the new ambassador for the OPPO R15 smartphones.
OPPO Teases R15 & R15 Plus Smartphones with iPhone X-like Notch Firstly, these new devices come with the iPhone X-like notch on the top of the display. Even this has become a trend at the MWC 2018, where most of the smartphones seen with the similar looking notch. Apart from the notch on the top, there is also thin bezel on the top of the display. At the bottom, we can also see a comparatively thick bezel. Though the OPPO R15 and R15 Plus come in different screen sizes, they mostly share the same specs and design. On the rear, the OPPO R13 smartphones look similar to their predecessors with dual cameras on the top left corner and oval-shaped fingerprint sensor in the middle. The full-screen display on the front should be featuring AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution.
Unlike the Vivo, OPPO is not yet using the new under display fingerprint scanning technology. Based on few leaks, both these devices will mostly come powered by the newly announced MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor. This processor includes four high-performance Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and four power-efficient Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It comes coupled with Mali G72 MP3 GPU. However, we expect to see the new Snapdragon 600-series or 700-series processor inside these devices. I’m going to take a wild guess here and say the OPPO R15 might be launched as the OPPO F7 in India.
OPPO R15 Plus with AMOLED Display & 20MP Selfie Camera Listed on TENAA OPPO has started promoting the upcoming OPPO R15 & R15 Plus smartphone starting early March. Now, a new OPPO smartphone with the model number PACM00 is listed on TENAA. It comes with a 6.28-inch display and we expect it to be the upcoming OPPO R15 Plus smartphone.
As teased earlier, the device comes with notch display on the front and curved glass body on the rear. Instead of the under display fingerprint sensor, the OPPOR 15 Plus still comes with the same rear-facing fingerprint sensor. On the front is a 6.28-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display and since it comes with a notch, it offers unusual 2280 × 1080 pixels resolution. Under the hood, we might see the 12nm MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor coupled with Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. It packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There is also a MicroSD card for expanding the storage up to 256GB. The OPPO R15 Plus will be running on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with Color OS laid on top.
Finally, we are seeing Chinese manufacturers catching up with other major manufacturers in adopting latest versions of Android OS. Even the Vivo APEX concept smartphone to runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The OPPO R15 smartphones also come with the standard 3.5 headphone jack. In the camera department, the smartphone sports a 16MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and a 20MP single selfie camera. We will be seeing all the basic connectivity options along with NFC for enabling mobile payments.
We hope OPPO switches from MicroUSB 2.0 port to the USB Type-C port. The OPPO R15 Plus measures 155.1 × 75.2 × 7.4 mm and weighs 175 grams. It will be backed by a 3,365mAh battery and will support VOOC fast charging. The listing mentioned the device to be available only in White and Blue color options. Stay tuned on PhoneRadar for more details!
OPPO R15 Confirmed to Launch on March 31th OPPO will be launching the OPPO F7 smartphone on March 26th in India. It is said to be the worlds first smartphone to feature a 25MP front-facing camera. In China, the company will be unveiling the OPPO R15 smartphones with slightly better specifications. Today, OPPO has officially confirmed to launch the OPPO R15 smartphones on March 31st in China. Unlike the OPPO F7 devices, the OPPO R15 will be offering better specifications. The OPPO R15 smartphones will be the first to feature Sony latest IMX519 sensor.
The IMX519 sensor is mentioned as a high frame rate sensor that can capture photos faster and with more accurate details. While the previous gen IMX398 sensor came with 1.12um pixel size, the new IMX519 sensor offers 1.22um pixel size. The 1/2.8 inch IMX519 sensor also offers more surface area than a 1/3 inch IMX398 sensor. OPPO is also integrating the Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the camera app for capturing better photos with the front and rear cameras. While Vivo is also confirmed to introduced AR stickers with the OPPO V9 smartphone, OPPO will also offer animated stickers with the OPPO R15 devices. On the front is a 6.28-inch AMOLED notch display with FullHD+ (2280 x 1080 pixels) resolution & 19:9 aspect ratio.
While the OPPO R15 comes powered by the all-new MediaTek HelioP60 processor, the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror edition will come packed with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Unlike the standard variant, the Dream Mirror edition will come with curved glass back body. Stay tuned on PhoneRadar for more details!

One of the most talked-about feature of Apple’s tenth anniversary edition smartphone, iPhone X, is the notch on its screen. It has been both loved and hated by iPhone users. Now this notch seems to have become one of the most-popular design trends among many of the flagship Android smartphones set to launch in the coming months. So much so that Google too has embraced it in the next version of its Android OS, Android P. So, here’s a look at 10 ‘iPhone X-lookalikes’ set to launch.
1. OnePlus 6 According to a report by Android Central, the upcoming OnePlus smartphone -- expected to be called OnePlus 6 -- is also going to feature the iPhone X-like notch with a 19:9 aspect ratio display. The report also revealed that the handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. As per the image leaked by ithome, the OnePlus 6 also has a vertically placed dual-rear camera setup and a glass backed design, a first for any OnePlus device.
2. Oppo F7 The Chinese smartphone maker is all set to lunch its next flagship smartphone with an iPhone X-like notch. The company has shared an image of the upcoming handset that clearly sports Apple's flagship iPhone's notch on the top. As part of the rumoured specs, the handset is likely to sport a 6.2-inch full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio. Other key highlights of the device include a 25MP front camera with Artificial Intelligence like real-time HDR, AR stickers feature as well as beauty mode for selfies.
3. Huawei P20 Huawei's upcoming flagship smartphone P20, scheduled to launch on March 27, has been the subject to several leaks for a while now. The most recent of them showed the handset in its full glory. As per an image posted by famous tipster Evan Blass, the handset has a very small centrally placed notch. Also there is a vertically placed protruding dual rear camera setup, like we saw on iPhone X.
4. LG G7 South Korean tech giant LG too is expected to launch its upcoming handset with a notch just like the iPhone X. The render images leaked by TechnoBuffalo give a good look at what the handset may look like. These concept images show that LG is planning to place the notification bar to the left and right so there is more screen space. Even at the MWC 2018, LG showcased its upcoming flagship handset to few invitees. This was leaked by Israeli publication Ynet in a form of a video that also showed the LG G7 (Neo) with the notch.
5. Vivo V9 Vivo too is all geared up to launch its first handset with a notch. The company has teased an image from its Malaysia handle clearly showing the notch. Also images shared by Anzhou.cn on Weibo show the notch on the smartphone.
6. Huawei P20 Lite Along with the P20, Huawei is also expected to launch a toned-down version likely to be called the P20 Lite. An image posted by Evan Blass shows the handset from all angles, revealing that it has a notch similar to the P20 and a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.
7. Oppo R15 F7 is not the only smartphone that Oppo is planning to launch with the notch. The company is also planning to launch the R15. As per several leaks and render images, the successor to the R11 also has an iPhone X-like notch. According to a report by GSMArena, the handset is expected to sport a 6.28-inch display with 19:9 aspect ratio with 1080x2280p display.
8. Huawei P20 Pro The last and expected to be the most-powerful handset of the P20 series from Huawei, the P20 Pro is also said to feature the notch design. This can be seen in an image posted by Evan Blass, that also shows the back panel of the image showing that the handset has a triple rear camera setup.
9. Asus Zenfone 5Z Although already launched at the Mobile World Congress 2018, the Asus Zenfone 5Z comes with the iPhone X-like notch, marking a major design change for the Zenfone series smartphone. In terms of specs, the handset has a 6.2-inch full HD+ IPS display with 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB inbuilt storage.
10. Asus Zenfone 5 Launched along with the Zenfone 5Z at MWC 2018, Asus Zenfone 5 has the iPhone X-like notch and a vertically placed dual rear camera setup. The handset runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, clubbed with 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage.

Chinese mobile maker Oppo is all set to unveil a new flagship smartphone in India, the Opt F7. Last year, the company had launched the selfie-centric Oppo F5 in the country and now it has skipped the name "F6" to launch its successor. Oppo India has released a teaser of the new smartphone, announcing the launch of its latest product.
As per the image posted by the company, the Oppo F7 will come with a full-screen display and an iPhone X-like notch. Oppo India made the announcement of Oppo F7's launch via Twitter with an image and a caption that reads as: "Make way for the all-new #OPPOF7 now with an awesome notch screen.
Can you guess who the Indian cricketer is behind the phone?" The picture showcases apparently an Indian cricketer, likely the new brand ambassador, holding the new smartphone.
FoneArena says an earlier tweet had mentioned the launch date in India as March 26, Oppo India has deleted it and replaced it with a new one removing the date. The Oppo F7, interestingly, looks very similar to the Oppo R15 that may launch in China soon. While there have been very few leaks regarding the Oppo F7, the Oppo R15 has been subjected to several rumours.
The Oppo R15 is expected to be quite similar to the rumoured OnePlus 6, and sport a 6.28-inch display with full-screen design and the notch. By tapping one side of the notch, users will reportedly be able to access apps, while the other side will give them quick access to shortcuts such as DND mode and screenshots on the Oppo R15.

It seems that along with the customers, smartphone companies are also very much impressed by the design aesthetics of the iPhone X. Now, it is reported that Chinese manufacturer Oppo is also working on a new smartphone which is said to sport an iPhone X like design.
According to a teaser posted by the company on Weibo, the company will soon launch the Oppo R15 and R15 Plus and both devices will come with the notch design. Apart from the notch, both smartphones are lookalikes of the iPhone X. The smartphones offer slim bezels on top and sides same as the iPhone X. Along with the design, Oppo is also working on implementing the 3D sensing technology in the smartphones so that users can get facial recognition and animated emoji feature. It is also expected that both handsets will come with Android 8.1 Oreo operating system topped with Color OS 4.0 out-of-the-box.
It is also said that the device can be powered by the recently launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 series platform with support for AI. Earlier this year, Oppo launched its A57 selfie smartphone in India priced at Rs 14,990. The smartphone comes with a 16MP front shooter with f/2.2 aperture for selfies.
The rear of the device houses a 13MP camera with LED flash. The handset comes with a 5.2-inch HD display of 720x1280 pixel resolution. It’s powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM. There's also 32GB of internal storage, with support for microSD cards.

Back in mid-2017, OPPO launched the OPPO R11 and R11 Plus as the world’s first Snapdragon 660 powered smartphones. The Snapdragon 660 is the first processor in Snapdragon 600 series to feature custom Kryo cores. Now, the upcoming smartphones in the OPPO R-series to reportedly comes with the Snapdragon 670 processor.
Recently, two new OPPO devices with the model numbers “PAAT00” & “PAAM00” are spotted on 3C. Since both these devices support 20W fast charging, we expect them to be the upcoming OPPO R13 & R13 Plus smartphones. Both the OPPO R13 and R13 Plus will be the successors to last year’s OPPO R11 and R11 Plus.
The OPPO’s patented VOOC fast charging technology works similar to the OnePlus Dash Charging technology. With this technology, only the compatible phones can be charged quickly. As of now, the VOOC fast charging technology is only to limited OPPO R-series smartphones. Talking about the Snapdragon 670 mobile platform from Qualcomm, it was recently spotted in the leaks with complete details. The Snapdragon 670 will be the first mid-range chipset to be built on the 10nm FinFET process.
Even the new Snapdragon 845 and Exynos 9810 are built on the same 10nm process technology. It packs six Cortex-A55 high-efficiency cores called Kryo 300 Silver and two Cortex-A75 high-performance cores called Kryo 300 Gold. The CPU comes coupled with Adreno 615 GPU and Qualcomm’s Gigabit modem. On the Geekbench, the Snapdragon 670 scores 1845 on single-core and 5215 on multi-core tests.
Based on the wild leaks, the OPPO R13 smartphones will be coming with full-screen display and sports iPhone X-like notch on the top. The devices are said to offer under display fingerprint sensor and advanced face unlock for authentication. As there is no trusted source backing these rumors, take these details with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned on Phone Radar for more details!

More than a dozen global smartphone and PC OEMs have tied up with Qualcomm to incorporate the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem on to their mobile devices. Qualcomm has said the first smartphones featuring its X50 5G NR modem will hit the market in 2019, with Chinese brand Vivo promising such a handset next year.
Major mobile phone OEMs joining hands with Qualcomm to incorporate the 5G modem in their future smartphones include the likes of Xiaomi, Nokia brand licensee HMD Global, Sony, LG, HTC, Oppo, and ZTE. Other OEMs that have partnered with Qualcomm are Fujitsu, Inseego/ Novatel Wireless, NetComm Wireless, Netgear, Sharp, Sierra Wireless, Telit, Wingtech, and WNC.
Devices by these OEMs will be built around the sub-6GHz and millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum bands starting next year. Apart from smartphones, the new Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem will be available on Always Connected PCs, Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs) - including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Extended Reality (XR) - and Mobile Broadband. Qualcomm claims this technology will offer faster browsing, faster downloads, better streaming, and instant cloud access on phones.
The modem will enable high speed and low latency for Always Connected PCs, and ultra-low latency for HMDs. "As evidenced by our work with these distinguished OEMs from around the globe and as we demonstrated in 3G and 4G LTE, Qualcomm Technologies is utilizing our deep expertise and technology leadership to support the successful launch of 5G NR, driving innovation in the mobile ecosystem," said Alex Katouzian, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mobile, Qualcomm Technologies.
Separately, Qualcomm has also partnered with several wireless network operators in the above mentioned sub-6GHz and millimetre wave (mmWave) bands. These include AT&T, British Telecom, Sprint, China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, NTT DOCOMO, Orange, Verizon, Telstra, Singtel among others.
The upcoming trials will combine Qualcomm's 5G platform and smartphone reference design with an aim to commercialise compliant 5G products later this year. To further showcase this, planned demonstrations will be held at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Qualcomm booth is expected to have Snapdragon X50 modems reaching speeds of "several gigabits per second." A HTC handset with 5G support, said to be the U12, was recently showcased at an industry event in Taiwan. The handset was shown delivering download speeds of 809.58Mbps.

Smartphone brands such as Oppo, Vivo, Honor give a lot of importance to Valentine’s Day. Chinese brand Oppo today announced a new variant of the Oppo F5 in India and that’s because Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. The Oppo F5 Sidharth Limited Edition is the newest member of the Oppo F5 family. Priced at Rs 19,990, this Limited Edition F5 comes with Blue coloured back, and it’s worth saying that the phone looks absolutely stunning from every angle. The phone will be up for sale exclusively on Amazon India starting February 8.
And it will be available in retail stores as well from February 9. Oppo F5 Sidharth Limited Edition Specifications & Features One of the highlight features of this limited edition model is the Dashing Blue colour. Earlier, the Oppo F5 was available in three colour options- Black, Gold, and Red. Especially, the Red variant caught several eyes with its looks, but the new Dashing Blue colour variant looks even more beautiful.
Being a limited edition model, the phone may be available in limited quantities, but Oppo did not reveal how many units it will be selling. Apart from the new colour, rest of the specifications are similar to earlier Oppo F5 model which is priced at Rs 19,990. The new limited edition model will be available with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
The storage can be expanded up to 256GB with an external microSD card slot. The device boots Android 7.1 Nougat based Color OS 3.2, and there might be a new theme preinstalled to match the new colour on the Oppo F5 Sidharth Limited Edition. It has a 6-inch display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a resolution of 2160*1080 pixels. Internally, the phone is powered by the octa-core MediaTek MT6763T chipset.
Connectivity options in the Oppo F5 include 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, GPS, and a micro USB port is present at the bottom. This package is backed by a 3200mAh battery. Cameras in the smartphone remain the same too. The phone has a 20MP selfie camera backed by Artificial Intelligence technology to tweak the camera experience.
At the back of the phone, there’s a 16MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Oppo F5 Sidharth Limited Edition Availability As stated, the phone will be available starting February 8 and for a price of Rs 19,990. Oppo has the history of launching limited edition models on the occasion of something and with the names of its brand ambassadors. Last year, it launched an Oppo F3 Diwali Edition, Deepika Padukone edition, and so on.

Oppo recently launched its budget smartphone Oppo A71 (2018) in Pakistan. Now, a reported has surfaced online suggesting that the company might soon launch the smartphone in India. The report also suggests that the company will name the smartphone as Oppo A71s in India and it will come in two colour variants - Gold and Black.
According to a report by Phoneradar, the smartphone will come with same set of specifications and is expected to be priced around Rs 9,990. Just like the Oppo A71 (2018), the A71s will come with an AI Beauty Recognition Technology.
Along with this, the device will also be able to capture selfies with bokeh effects. The front camera will also use the built-in smart arithmetic optimisation which will differentiate between the subject and the background. Along with this, the rear camera of the smartphone will have the Multi-Frame Denoising Technology and Ultra HD Technology using this, the users can capture images in up to 32MP resolution.
In terms of specifications, the Oppo A71s will come with a 5.2-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The smartphone will run Android 7.0 Nougat operating system topped with the company's own ColorOS. The device will be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. It will offer 16GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 256GB by adding a microSD card. The samrtphone sports a 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash.
The front will house a 5MP shooter for selfies. The handset will house a 3,000 mAh battery and offer 4G, VoLTE, 3G, WiFI, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. Recently, Oppo announced that it will be launching the Sidharth Limited Edition of its flagship smartphone Oppo F5 in India.

Chinese smartphone maker launched its flagship smartphone Oppo F5 in India last year. The company has now announced that it will soon launch the Sidharth Limited Edition - after its brand ambassador actor Sidharth Malhotra -- of the smartphone in India soon. The company has shared a teaser video on its Twitter handle hinting the launch.
Recently, Oppo also shared in image on Twitter hinting about the date of the launch. The tweet shared by the company reads, "Just one day left for the grand launch of #OPPOF5 Sidharth Limited Edition. We are extremely excited, are you? Stay tuned for more updates! #CaptureTheRealYou." The Oppo F5 comes in two variants - 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM priced at Rs 19,990 and 24,990 respectively.
Presently, the handset comes in Black, Gold and Red colour options and the upcoming Sidharth Limited Edition is Blue in colour. All the other features and specifications of the device remains the same. For those unaware, the USP of Oppo F5 is its selfie camera. The smartphone houses a 20MP front shooter which is powered by AI beauty recognition technology.
The front camera is capable of scanning up to 200 facial recognition spots that helps in beautifying the selfie. Along with this, the users can also capture bokeh selfies using the camera. Along with this, they can also use it to unlock the smartphone. There is also a 16MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and LED flash. The smartphone is powered by a 2.5GHz MediaTek Helio P23 processor paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM. The device offers 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB by adding a microSD card.
The dual SIM handset comes with dual SIM functionality and runs Android 7.1 Nougat operating system topped with Color 3.0 UI layer of the company. The device sports a 6-inch full view display with1080x2160 pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected with a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. Measuring 156.5 x 76 x 7.5mm, the handset comes equipped with a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 3200mAh battery. In terms of connectivity it offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Recently, Oppo slashed the price of its budget smartphone A71 in India. Now, the company has launched the Oppo A71 (2018) version in Pakistan. The Chinese smartphone maker has not yet revealed the price and availability of the smartphone. The Oppo A71 (2018) comes equipped with an AI Beauty Recognition Technology and it is claimed to be one of the high points of the device. The smartphone is capable of capturing selfies with bokeh effects.
The front camera will use the built-in smart arithmetic optimisation which will differentiate between the subject and the background. On the other hand, the rear camera comes with Multi-Frame Denoising Technology and Ultra HD Technology using this, the users can capture images in up to 32MP resolution. In terms of specifications, the Oppo A71 (2018) comes with a 5.2-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The display is protected with a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass on top.
The device runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system topped with the ColorOS 3.2 UI layer of the company. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. It offers 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further by adding a microSD card. The device sports a 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash. There's also a 5MP front shooter for selfies with f/2.4 aperture. Measuring 148.1x73.8x7.6mm, the smartphone packs a 3000mAh battery which claims to offer 19 hours of battery backup on a single charge.
On the connectivity front, the smartphone offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Last week, Oppo slashed the price of its Oppo A71 in India. Launched at Rs 12,990, the device has got a price cut of Rs 3,000 and is now selling at Rs 9,990.

A large battery life is one of the first few things that one looks for when buying a new smartphone. Realizing that, many smartphone manufacturers have been fuelling their products with hefty batteries, with 3,000mAh-4,000mAh capacity almost becoming a standard now.  Asus, however, has found a different approach to the demand.

Asus has launched the PowerMaster app for Zenfone 3 Max users, which is aimed to help them extend their battery life. Although Asus Zenfone 3 Max itself has a huge 4,100mAh battery, this app aims at enhancing that too. This app comes as part of a new Software upgrade, and will also be available for the older Zenfone Max range.

The PowerMaster app offers nine battery enhancing technologies, all of which cater to different user lifestyles. Essentially, with a range of battery saving modes, the app provides intelligent ways of charging, reducing energy consumption on unnecessary apps, and allows a better battery performance. ALSO READ: Asus Zenfone 3 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Lenovo Vibe P1 vs Gionee Marathon M5

The five different battery modes allow intelligent battery saving capabilities, and two Smart Switches that are tailor-made to deliver benefits suitable to the user. The five Battery modes are – Performance mode, Normal mode, Power Saving mode, Super Saving mode and Customized mode. And the two Smart Switches comprise of Switch by Battery level and Switch by Schedule. All these modes allow intelligent battery saving.

Asus claims that its app will extend a battery’s longevity by charging the device intelligently to increase the amount of charge cycles the phone battery can normally support, and decreases the loss of capacity from the usual 15 percent to 7 percent. As a result, the battery ages slower while performing at its best.

Additionally, with this update, the Zenfone 3 Max users will be able to customize their device further. With a feature called Autostart Manager, Asus allows its users to select the start-up apps they really need, this way their battery doesn’t get unnecessarily consumed on apps they don’t even need. ALSO READ: Asus Zenfone 3 Max hands-on and first impressions

Also, with the update, the Zenfone 3 Max smartphones now also feature a Boost mode, which boosts battery backup by clearing all the background apps after an extended session. It keeps the memory clear and helps processor to cut down on processing unnecessary apps that may stay active in the background. This works somewhat in line with the autostart manager.

The Asus Zenfone 3 Max smartphones also feature something called Reverse Charge, which basically doubles the smartphone as a power bank. It allows charging of other USB Devices with an OTG cable. All a user need to do is plug in the OTG cable to the Zenfone 3 Max, and plug in the USB charging cable to the device that needs to be charged.