OnePlus 8 series complete specs leak and heres our rumour roundup

OnePlus is expected to be prepping its upcoming OnePlus 8 series of handsets. While we hope that the smartphone maker doesn’t muddle up its lineup as it did with the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T and the 7T Pro, we won’t really know what will happen till this year ends. The OnePlus 8 series of handsets are expected to be announced in the first half of 2020 and a previous report suggested that it could be announced by late March. More details about the upcoming phones have surfaced online, including their complete specifications and here’s our rumour roundup. 

OnePlus 8 series might consist of three phones

OnePlus started off with a consistent launch schedule and announced only one notable phone every year. It actually gave flagship phones a run for their money but lately, it has been inconsistent. I believe that the OnePlus 7 series should never have existed as the OnePlus 7T phones are well worth what they offer and the former lineup can simply perplex buyers. With the OnePlus 8 lineup, things could get even messier since there three phones are rumoured under the lineup. As per current reports, OnePlus 8 Lite, OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro could be launched soon. 

OnePlus 8 lineup complete spec sheet leaked 

The OnePlus 8 series of phones were reportedly listed online on the Giztop web store, briefly. The Spanish news outlet ProAndroid managed to jot down all the listed specifications. However, we can’t be entirely sure that these specs will be found on the upcoming OnePlus phones since it could’ve very well been a dummy listing, especially since the launch event has not yet been announced. Here are the complete leaked specs of the OnePlus 8 series of handsets. 

OnePlus 8 Pro leaked specifications

Starting with the top of the line OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone, it will reportedly feature a 6.5-inch AMOLED QHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. Given that most high-end smartphones being launched nowadays feature a display with a high refresh rate, this leak might very well hold up. As expected, the smartphone could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and come with either 8GB or 1GB RAM LPDDR5 with options to select from 128 or 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. The 8 Pro might be backed by a 4500mAh battery that is said to support 50W fast charging. 

In terms of optics, the OnePlus 8 Pro leaked specs hint at a quad-camera setup on the back with a 60MP main camera setup. There is also said to be a 16 MP wide-angle, a 13 MP telephoto camera and a 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. On the front, it could come with a 32MP Samsung Isocell GD1 sensor. The phone could be launched running on OxygenOS with Android 10 and might be priced around $799 (Rs 57,500 approx). 

OnePlus 8 leaked specs

There aren’t many changes between the OnePlus 8 and its elder sibling. The OnePlus 8 is also said to sport a 6.55-inch AMOLED display but the resolution and refresh rate could be toned down to Full HD+ and 90 Hz respectively. It will most likely run on the same Snapdragon 865 SoC but could be offered in 6GB, 8GB and 12GB RAM variants and with storage options of 128GB or 256GB to select from. The smartphone could be backed by a 4000mAh battery that is said to support 30-watt fast charging (Warp Charge 30T). 

The OnePlus 8 is said to feature a triple rear camera setup that may sport a 48MP main sensor. It could be supplemented by a 16MP wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera might be the same 32MP Samsung isocell GD1 sensor that is being used on the OnePlus 8 Pro. The handset is expected to launch running on Android 10 with OxygenOS on top. As per the listing, the OnePlus 8 might be priced at $549 (Rs 39,200 approx). 

OnePlus 8 Lite leaked specifications

The OnePlus 8 Lite is expected to be the least powerful handset of the lot. If the leaked specs and pricing are to be believed, it could compete against most mid-range handsets like the Redmi K30 Pro and the Realme X2 Pro. The OnePlus 8 Lite could come equipped with a Full HD+ 6.4-inch AMOLED 90Hz display and might be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 SoC. It might be announced in only one 8GB RAM version with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. 

The OnePlus 8 Lite might get a triple rear camera setup on the back with a 48MP main sensor. There might also be a 16MP wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front might be a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor for selfies. The whole package could be backed by a 4000mAh battery that is said to support 30W fast charging. The phone could be priced at $499 (Rs 35,600 approx). 

Official IP rating on OnePlus 8 lineup?

Another rumour making rounds on the internet is that OnePlus might finally certify its upcoming phones for IP ratings. OnePlus previously boasted that its phones are water-resistant but said it didn’t go through the hassle of getting them IP certified as it would’ve added to its device’s cost. Now, the tipster Max J has tweeted an image that hints at IP rating on the upcoming OnePlus 8 lineup of devices. While the tipster didn’t explicitly say whether the OnePlus handsets might come with IP67 or IP68 rating, we can expect the Pro variant to get the official certification. OnePlus might play it smart and not get the standard and lite variant certified to keep the costs down. 

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— Max J. (@MaxJmb) February 15, 2020

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Specs of the entire OnePlus 8 series leaked online, heres all you need to know

OnePlus is expected to be prepping its upcoming OnePlus 8 series of handsets. While we hope that the smartphone maker doesn’t muddle up its lineup as it did with the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T and the 7T Pro, we won’t really know what will happen till this year ends. The OnePlus 8 series of handsets are expected to be announced in the first half of 2020 and a previous report suggested that it could be announced by late March. More details about the upcoming phones have surfaced online, including their complete specifications and here’s our rumour roundup. 

OnePlus 8 series might consist of three phones

OnePlus started off with a consistent launch schedule and announced only one notable phone every year. It actually gave flagship phones a run for their money but lately, it has been inconsistent. I believe that the OnePlus 7 series should never have existed as the OnePlus 7T phones are well worth what they offer and the former lineup can simply perplex buyers. With the OnePlus 8 lineup, things could get even messier since there three phones are rumoured under the lineup. As per current reports, OnePlus 8 Lite, OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro could be launched soon. 

OnePlus 8 lineup complete spec sheet leaked 

The OnePlus 8 series of phones were reportedly listed online on the Giztop web store, briefly. The Spanish news outlet ProAndroid managed to jot down all the listed specifications. However, we can’t be entirely sure that these specs will be found on the upcoming OnePlus phones since it could’ve very well been a dummy listing, especially since the launch event has not yet been announced. Here are the complete leaked specs of the OnePlus 8 series of handsets. 

OnePlus 8 Pro leaked specifications

Starting with the top of the line OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone, it will reportedly feature a 6.5-inch AMOLED QHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. Given that most high-end smartphones being launched nowadays feature a display with a high refresh rate, this leak might very well hold up. As expected, the smartphone could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and come with either 8GB or 1GB RAM LPDDR5 with options to select from 128 or 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. The 8 Pro might be backed by a 4500mAh battery that is said to support 50W fast charging. 

In terms of optics, the OnePlus 8 Pro leaked specs hint at a quad-camera setup on the back with a 60MP main camera setup. There is also said to be a 16 MP wide-angle, a 13 MP telephoto camera and a 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. On the front, it could come with a 32MP Samsung Isocell GD1 sensor. The phone could be launched running on OxygenOS with Android 10 and might be priced around $799 (Rs 57,500 approx). 

OnePlus 8 leaked specs

There aren’t many changes between the OnePlus 8 and its elder sibling. The OnePlus 8 is also said to sport a 6.55-inch AMOLED display but the resolution and refresh rate could be toned down to Full HD+ and 90 Hz respectively. It will most likely run on the same Snapdragon 865 SoC but could be offered in 6GB, 8GB and 12GB RAM variants and with storage options of 128GB or 256GB to select from. The smartphone could be backed by a 4000mAh battery that is said to support 30-watt fast charging (Warp Charge 30T). 

The OnePlus 8 is said to feature a triple rear camera setup that may sport a 48MP main sensor. It could be supplemented by a 16MP wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera might be the same 32MP Samsung isocell GD1 sensor that is being used on the OnePlus 8 Pro. The handset is expected to launch running on Android 10 with OxygenOS on top. As per the listing, the OnePlus 8 might be priced at $549 (Rs 39,200 approx). 

OnePlus 8 Lite leaked specifications

The OnePlus 8 Lite is expected to be the least powerful handset of the lot. If the leaked specs and pricing are to be believed, it could compete against most mid-range handsets like the Redmi K30 Pro and the Realme X2 Pro. The OnePlus 8 Lite could come equipped with a Full HD+ 6.4-inch AMOLED 90Hz display and might be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 SoC. It might be announced in only one 8GB RAM version with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. 

The OnePlus 8 Lite might get a triple rear camera setup on the back with a 48MP main sensor. There might also be a 16MP wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front might be a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor for selfies. The whole package could be backed by a 4000mAh battery that is said to support 30W fast charging. The phone could be priced at $499 (Rs 35,600 approx). 

Official IP rating on OnePlus 8 lineup?

Another rumour making rounds on the internet is that OnePlus might finally certify its upcoming phones for IP ratings. OnePlus previously boasted that its phones are water-resistant but said it didn’t go through the hassle of getting them IP certified as it would’ve added to its device’s cost. Now, the tipster Max J has tweeted an image that hints at IP rating on the upcoming OnePlus 8 lineup of devices. While the tipster didn’t explicitly say whether the OnePlus handsets might come with IP67 or IP68 rating, we can expect the Pro variant to get the official certification. OnePlus might play it smart and not get the standard and lite variant certified to keep the costs down. 

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— Max J. (@MaxJmb) February 15, 2020

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Realme 5 Pro to get Realme UI based on Android 10 next month with no beta: Report

If you own a Realme 5 Pro, you’ll be glad to know that the handset is poised to receive the new Realme UI software that is based on Android 10. According to a recent report by PiunikaWeb, the Realme 5 Pro is set to receive the stable version of the new software next month in China, where it is called the Realme Q. The same software update is expected to make it to other regions soon after, including India. Interestingly, Realme is skipping the beta programme for this update in India.

According to the report, Realme published its software update release timeline back in January this year but only for models sold in China. According to this timeline, the Realme 5 Pro will get the stable version of Realme UI in March after seeing beta releases through the month of February. However, the Indian model is expected to receive the stable version of the update in March, therefore skipping any beta releases completely. Realme confirmed this development in a tweet a few days ago.

Realme Q is Realme 5 Pro in India; it's set to get the stable update in March

The Realme 8A Dual that was launched earlier this month is one of the first few handsets from the Chinese electronics manufacturer to run Realme UI based on Android 10. Previously launched Realme smartphones from 2019 ship with ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9 Pie. ColorOS is a mobile operating system developed by Oppo. Since Realme was originally a sub-brand of Oppo, smartphones of both brands share ColorOS. However, Realme hopes to replace ColorOS with Realme UI on many of its current and future smartphone models.

The Realme 5 Pro was launched in India in early September 2019 at a starting price of Rs 13,999. Since then, the handset has been receiving software updates regularly. Recently, it received a Rs 1,000 price cut, effectively bringing its starting price down to Rs 12,999. The Realme 5 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chip. Its screen measures 6.3 inches and has a maximum resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The back panel of the handset is home to a quad camera setup. Read more about it here.

Hey, realme UI Beta Program will not be available for realme 5 Pro. Keep following our threads for further announcements regarding the release of the stable update of realme UI for your device. Thanks!

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LG announces three new K-series smartphones, brings 48MP camera to its budget lineup

LG has globally announced three new K-series smartphones, the K41S, K51S, and the K61. The three phones feature a 6.5-inch display and come equipped with a 4000mAh battery and all of them feature a quad rear-camera setup. One notable addition to the budget K series is that LG is introducing a 48MP camera in one of the handsets, the LG K61. The LG K51S sports a 32MP main sensor on the back, while the LG K41S gets a 13MP primary sensor. The new three handsets come equipped with MIL-STD 810G compliance as well. 

LG K61 specifications

The LG K61 features a  6.5-inch 19.5:9 FHD+ FullVision display and is powered by an unnamed 2.3 GHz octa-core processor. It comes with 4GB RAM and an option to select from 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 4000mAh battery and features a Type-C charging port. Rear camera specs include a 48MP standard sensor, an 8MP super wide camera, a 2MP macro lens and a  5MP depth sensor. On the front is a 16MP camera. The handset has been announced in Blue, White and Titanium colour models. 

LG K51S specifications

The LG K51S also runs on an unnamed 2.3 GHz octa-core processor but features a slightly taller 6.5-inch 20:9 HD+ FullVision display. It will be available in 3GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 4000mAh battery and also features a Type-C charging port. In terms of optics, it comes with a 32MP standard sensor, a 5MP super wide camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 13MP camera. The handset comes in Blue, Pink and Titanium colour variants. 

LG K41S specifications

The LG K41S seems to be the least powerful of the lot as it gets a 2.0 GHz octa-core processor. It sports a 6.5-inch 20:9 HD+ FullVision display and comes in one variant with 3GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It is backed by a 4000mAh battery and features a Type-C charging port. On the rear, it sports a 13MP standard sensor, a 5MP super wide camera, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is an 8MP camera. The handset has been announced in Blue, Black and Titanium colour models. 

LG  K41S, K51S, and K61 pricing and availability details

Starting second quarter, the new LG 2020 K series will be made available in the Americas, followed by key select markets in Europe and Asia. India pricing and availability of the phones is yet to be announced. 

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Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup pricing revealed as they go up for pre-orders

Samsung recently launched its Galaxy S20 series of smartphones in India and it has now announced that the devices are going up for preorders. The Galaxy S20 lineup consists of the Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and with the pre-orders now ongoing, prices of the phones are also now available. There are also some notable offers for those who pre-book the device now. The Samsung Galaxy S20 series of phones get an upgrade in terms of display, camera and more. While there are 4G and 5G versions of the phone, the company is launching only 4G variants of the handset in the country. 

Samsung Galaxy S20 series price and pre-booking details

All the three handsets in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series are available only in 128GB storage variants in India. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is priced at Rs 66,999, while the Galaxy S20+ costs Rs 73,999. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is priced at Rs 92,999. Pre-booking for the phones is now live and they will be shipped starting March 6. This is also the date when we can expect the handsets to go on sale for everyone. You can pre-book the phones here.

Pre-booking offers on the phones 

Those who pre-book the Samsung Galaxy S20 will be able to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ for Rs 2,999 and get Samsung Care for Rs 1,999. Similarly, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra pre-orders will be eligible to purchase the Galaxy Buds+ for Rs 1,999 and Samsung Care for Rs 1,999. 

There are some operator offers as well, which people pre-booking the phones will get to avail. Jio users will get double data benefits and additional one year of unlimited services when they recharge with Rs 4,999 plan. They will get to avail 350 GB + 350 GB of high-speed data without any daily capping, along with one more year of unlimited on-net voice and 700 GB of data that is worth Rs 14,997. Airtel users will get to avail double data when they recharge with Rs 298 and Rs 398 prepaid plans on the first ten consecutive recharge. There's a double data offer on Rs 399 recharge for Vodafone-Idea customers for the first six recharges. 

Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ specifications 

The entry-level Galaxy S20 comes equipped with a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, whereas the Galaxy S20+ sports a 6.7-inch display with the same panel. Both smartphones feature a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, Infinity O panel with a near bezel-less design that houses the front-facing camera. In India, the smartphones will come equipped with the Exynos 990 SoC, which is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Galaxy S20+ was also announced in 256GB and 512GB storage models but they are currently not listed for pre-orders. 

In terms of optics, the Galaxy S20 features a triple rear-camera setup. It consists of a 12MP primary lens, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 120-degree FoV and f/2.2 aperture, and a 64MP telephoto camera with an f/2.0 aperture. While the Galaxy S20+ gets the same cameras, it also comes equipped with a depth sensor. Both handsets get a 10MP selfie camera. The Galaxy S20 is backed by a 4000mAh battery while the S20+ features a 4500mAh unit. They both support 25W fast charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and reverse wireless charging as well.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is top of the line offering in the Galaxy S20 lineup that is equipped with a 6.9-inch QHD Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. While it sports the same Exynos 990 SoC as its other siblings, it comes with 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. A 256GB and 512GB storage version of the phone was also announced but they are again not listed for pre-orders in India. The device is backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging, through the optional adapter.

Coming to the optics, the Galaxy S20 Ultra features a 108MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture that supports OIS and PDAF. It also gets a 48MP telephoto lens with an f/3.5 aperture, PDAF and OIS and then there are the wide-angle and depth cameras as well. The Galaxy S20 Ultra also features a new periscope-style telephoto lens, which allows it to achieve 10x hybrid optical zoom and maximum ‘Super-Resolution Zoom' of up to 100x. On the front lies a 40MP selfie camera. 

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Motorola Razrs screen peels off after one week, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip breaks with first fold: Are foldable phones still a novelty

Last year, foldable phones started hitting the market and we saw numerous problems associated with the new technology. The Samsung Galaxy Fold was recalled just before it hit the shelves since multiple reviewers reported that their units’ folding display was malfunctioning. This year, we saw a new wave of foldable phones being introduced in the market with the Motorola Razr and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Since smartphone companies had more time to refine the novel technology, we assumed that the next generation of foldable devices would be durable, and, maybe, affordable. However, this doesn’t seem to be the case since the latest foldable phones are still falling behind, in terms of durability.

The new foldable phones around the block are the Motorola Razr and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Both handsets feature a clamshell-type folding design, which means one can flip them shut from the top and open em again to get a larger, slightly taller than regular display. Previously, Samsung’s first foldable phone had an issue with the folding display’s hinge, where dust or dirt could waltz right in and start creating problems for the folding mechanism and the display. The new Galaxy Z Flip also seems to be facing some issues and not with the hinge this time but with the folding glass display. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip display woes

JerryRigEverything's Zack Nelson recently conducted a durability test on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. While Nelson branded the device as Samsung’s most durable folding phone yet, he also pointed out that the display seems to be made up of plastic and not glass. Samsung aggressively marketed a glass display on the Z Flip but it doesn’t really look like glass since Nelson managed to scratch it at Mohs level 2 with deeper scratches at Mohs level 3, which is what’s expected from a plastic display. 

Samsung responded to The Verge with a statement on the durability video. It reads, “Samsung’s first-of-its-kind UTG technology is different from other Galaxy flagship devices. While the display does bend, it should be handled with care. Also, Galaxy Z Flip has a protective layer on top of the UTG similar to Galaxy Fold.” While the company says it has a protective layer on top of the Ultra Thin Glass or UTG, we can’t really be sure since the way pixels die when Nelson uses a Mohs pick does not hint at a glass display. 

In a separate incident, an early buyer of the Galaxy Z Flip claimed that the folding display of his phone cracked with the first flip. It’s not clear whether the handset was folded inwards or flipped out, but Samsung seems to have reached out to the user and issued a replacement in one day. Going by the image posted on Twitter by the user, it seems like the display is made of glass, but once again, we can’t really be sure till we get our hands on the device and test it ourselves. 

Received my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip just now. Opened the box. Removed the protective/instruction film. Flipped the phone as you would do since it’s a flip phone and this happened. I heard the crack as well.  cold weather?#SamsungGalaxy #ZFlip #samsung pic.twitter.com/j8KLL2vm8d

— Amir  (@mondoir) February 14, 2020  Motorola Razr’s screen peeling off?

The Motorola Razr is already getting not so great reviews by reviewers overseas. However, this is the first instance where the phone’s display is reported to be peeling off. As per an article by Input’s Raymond Wong, the folding display on the Motorola Razr that they have been using for almost a week is now peeling off right at the point where the display folds. As per Wong, a “giant horizontal air bubble” has popped up out of nowhere and because of it, the top lamination and the display panel are being separated. 

As per Wong, “Sometime during my 45-minute train ride from Queens to Manhattan that left at 3:08 p.m. ET, the Razr's display peeled apart at the fold. I have no idea how it happened, but I can promise you it wasn't from impact; the phone was closed in my front jeans pocket the entire ride and there's no visible damage anywhere on the device. (And no, my jeans aren't super tight.)” Apparently, the more this Motorola Razr is being folded, the wider this air gap gets. There’s also no scratch on the display either or any type of physical damage, the report claims. 

It seems like the screen started peeling on its own, but there’s no proof of that right now. Additionally, the layers separating due to the air bubble is said to have broken the touch-screen around the problematic area. The screen is said to be less responsive ever since the air gap formed around the hinge. 

Wong speculates that the damage might’ve happened due to a change in temperature. He used the phone in temperatures nearing 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Celsius) and then took it back to his warm apartment, before taking it out again with him into the cold weather. While this may be the cause, it is still not something we expect from a super expensive foldable phone. However, nothing is confirmed until the company issues an official statement on the subject.  

Foldable phones still a novelty?

After coming across the recent two incidences of folding phones breaking, it seems like folding phones for everyday use might still be some years away. Noting that the Motorola Razr costs $1,500 (Rs 1.07 lakh approx) and the Galaxy Z Flip is priced at $1,380 (Rs 98,500 approx), such incidences won’t inspire consumers to invest in such expensive devices, which seem very well a novelty right now. However, since these are two isolated incidences, we can’t really be sure about the phone’s durability and will keep an eye out for more news on this front. 

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