itel is introducing its latest entry-level and budget-friendly smartphone the A58 series. The device targets new smartphone users with a bigger screen, bigger battery and fashionable device at a cheaper price. itel is also partnering with local telcos to provide buyers of the phone with data bundles for a period.
The A58 series comes in a plastic body with three different colours to choose from. It has a 6.6-inch HD display with a 90% screen to body ratio to give you more viewing content. itel says it has a 2.5D curved edge screen design that makes viewing content on the device more immersive. The 4000mAh battery size promises to last you through a day and 27 hours of call time and 15 hours of video play. itel says its AI power master technology will give a user an extra 2 hours in power saving mode and up to 10 days in ultra power-saving mode.
The itel A58 series phones are resistant to ordinary drops, dust and moisture-proof and can handle extreme temperatures.
The main difference between the A58 and A58 Pro we know of is that the Pro version has 2GB RAM and 32GB storage compared to 1GB and 16GB in the A58. The chipsets used in the device also seem to vary across each market.
In Ghana, it starts selling at GHS 474, Ksh 8,650 in Kenya, NGN 40,000 in Nigeria, 80,000Rwf in Rwanda and UGX 275,000 in Uganda.
itel A58 and A58 Pro specifications
Dimensions
165.4 x 76 x 9.6 mm, Weight: 170 g
Display
6.6″ (1612 x 720) HD+ IPS LCD, Waterdrop Full Screen display
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Doogee is announcing a new addition to its S-series rugged smartphone line, the S98. The Doogee S98 rugged phone will launch for global sale around the end of March. Doogee S98 features include a 20MP Night Vision Camera, Dual-Screen, IP69K rating and large 6000mAh battery. Doogee S98 will run Android 12 out of the box with the company confirming at least 3 years of security and Android version updates.
The new S98 will run on MediaTek’s Helio G96 SoC with a clocking speed of 2.05GHz. The octa-core processor comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage as standard. The storage can be expanded using a micro SD card. Expect fast performance since MediaTek G96 is a processor designed for an incredible gaming experience.
The phone will sport a 6.3-inch LCD FHD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The top of the phone will have a small hole punch to house the 16MP front camera.
What makes Doogee S98 amazing is the adoption of an eye-catching dual-screen design. In addition to the main display, it has a unique smart round rear display. The rear display’s background is customizable using any picture of your choice. Common uses include checking the time, controlling music, checking battery levels, among others.
On the back of the phone, there is a 3-camera set up around the rear display. A 64MP sensor is the main camera supported by a 20MP night vision camera and an 8MP wide-angle camera. A primary LED flashlight and infrared light complete the setup on the back. The night vision is a funs one, it allows you to take pictures and videos in pitch black. With this, the subjects of pictures taken at night are very visible and understandable by the human eyes.
The juice running the show comes from a 6000mAh battery which can be charged by the 33W fast charger that comes in the package. Doogee S98 also supports a 15W wireless charger.
As you can guess, Doogee S98 is IP68 | IP69K rated. This means you can take a swim or wash the phone under a shower. It is MIL-STD-810G certified which means it should work fine in extreme weather.
Other features include NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, side-mounted fingerprint sensor among others. Doogee hasn’t confirmed the exact launch date of S98 but the information reaching us is that we can expect the device in the latter part of March. Until such time, we will keep updated on developments related to Doogee S98. Fans can take part in the giveaway currently going on the company’s official website.
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OPPO is introducing new flagship devices with the launch of the OPPO Find X5, X5 Pro and X5 Lite. The devices come with the company’s MariSilicon X imaging NPU which makes it easy to capture clear 4K Ultra Video at night. It also features two 50 MP Sony IMX766 camera sensors, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and ColorOs 12.1 OS. A new Multi-Screen Connect feature promises to make it easy to work across a Windows PC and the phone. Is the Find X5 able to give the iPhone a competition?
The high-end Find X5 Pro sports a 6.7″ ultra-clear curved AMOLED screen with WQHD+ resolution. It is powered by a multicore Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The X5 Pro has a 5000mAh battery and the new battery health engine gives twice as many (1600) charging cycles. Its 80W SUPERVOOC flash charging technology charges it from zero to 50% in 12 minutes. While the 50W AIRVOOC powers it up to 100% wirelessly in 47 minutes. It will be available in ceramic white and glaze back colors.
The Find X5 has an ultra-premium finish, with frosted, matte glass and fingerprint-resistant chassis. It includes a dual 50MP Sony IMX766 camera system just like the Pro, powered by MariSilicon X. It sports a 6.5” 120Hz billion-colour display. Also has support for 80W SUPERVOOC charging and 30W AIRVOOC wireless charging. It will be available in Black or White colors.
The OPPO Find X5 Pro and OPPO Find X5 will be available from March 14 retailing at €1299 and €999 respectively. The entry-level OPPO X5 Lite will retail at €480 and be available later this year.
Below are the full device specifications of the new OPPO Find X5 series smartphones.
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Infinix announces Zero 5G smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 900 6nm processor, UFS 3.1 storage and a 48MP triple camera. The latest flagship phone from Infinix becomes its first 5G device supporting up to 13 bands. The company hopes the improved efficiency of faster data transfer rates will empower new user experiences. The Infinix Zero 5G will launch globally at about 46,000 KSH, NGN 169,500, $280, EUR 250, Rs. 19,999.
The latest Infinix flagship comes in a uni-curve body design with either a glossy finish cosmic black or vegan leather finish Skyligh Orange colour. It sports a 6.78″ 120Hz LCD Full HD display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor which should be able to handle multiple tasks. Thanks to a total of 13GB of RAM, 8GB plus another 5GB virtual memory and a speedy 128GB UFS 3.1 storage.
The Zero 5G offers a 48MP triple camera with 30X digital zoom and 2X optical zoom. In terms of battery life, the phone has 5000mAh which can typically last you a working day with heavy use. The 33W fast charge promises zero to full in about an hour. It runs on Infinx XOS 10 which is based on Android 11.
“With the Zero 5G, we aim to offer higher performance in terms of faster download speed faster gaming experience. The improved efficiency will empower new user experiences and will make industry collaborative and efficient“.
Anish Kapoor, CEO Infinix India
Infinix Zero 5G specifications
Dimensions
168.7 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm, Weight: 199g
Display
6.78″ 1080 x 2460, FHD LTPS, 120Hz, 500 nits (peak)
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The global launch date for the Doogee V20 5G rugged phone has been set for February 21st. The first rugged phone with an AMOLED display originally valued at $399.99 will debut at $299.99. This price will only be available for the first 1000 purchases on Aliexpress, Doogeemall, and Banggood. Check out the device review below.
When you consider the features included, the V20 represents excellent value for money. The 1.05″ rear display will undoubtedly catch your attention. The back display designed for keeping up with notifications, music control, and checking battery levels, can also be customized. On the front, however, the V20 features the well-known Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 2400*1080 resolution. It measures 6.43″ in length and can display a wide variety of colors including very deep blacks.
The back also comes in 2 finishes and 3 colors. The Wine red and Knight black colors are complimented with a carbon-fiber finish while the Phantom grey comes with an AG frost finish.
Because of its IP68 and IP69K ratings, the device is waterproof, drop-proof, and dustproof as usual. It is also MIL-STD-810G compliant.
Memory-wise, the V20 has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of fast storage, which can be expanded to 512GB with a TF card. The rugged phone is powered by a 6000mAh battery, and the included 33W fast charger charges the battery from 0 to 100% in less than 2 hours. It also supports 15W wireless.
The rear camera setup includes a 64MP main camera, a 20MP night vision camera, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The front-facing camera is a 16MP selfie sensor.
Other features include NFC, support for four navigation satellites, game mode, an advanced cooling system, a custom button, Corning Gorilla Glass display protection, dual 5G nano-SIM support, a virtual toolkit, and many more.
Doogee V20 5G phone Review – Frankie Tech
Doogee V20’s value for money is out of this world. The $299.99 is only available for a limited period after which it will return to its original price of $399.99 on AliExpress. With coupons, you can get it at even lower prices. Visit the official Doogee V20 5G phone website to learn more about this product.
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OPPO unveils Find N foldable smartphone and Air Glass an assisted reality (aR) device at INNO Day 2021 event. The company introduces its first foldable smartphone as it attempts to solve the main pain points in previous foldable smartphones. Focusing on making a beautiful device that is useful and easy to use. Also introducing the OPPO Air Glass which features a monocle waveguide design and feels light like a regular spectacle.
The OPPO Find N comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It includes a 50 MP Sony IMX 766 main sensor, a 16 MP ultra-wide lens and a 13 MP telephoto lens triple-camera setup. Along with a 4,500mAh battery that supports reverse wireless charging.
The OPPO Find N will retail at RMB 7,699, USD 1200, EUR 1099 and be available in China starting from December 23, 2021. There is no date yet on when it will be available in global markets. But is expected to come to Africa and Middle East markets like Kenya, South Africa, UAE, Egypt and Nigeria.
OPPO Find N device specifications
Dimensions
Folded: 132.6 x 73 x 15.9 mm Unfolded: 132.6 x 140.2 x 8.0 mm Weight: 275g
Display
Inner display: 7.1″ AMOLED WUSXGA 1792 x 1920 pixels, 370 ppi, 120Hz, 1000 nits Outer display: 5.49″ FHD 1972 x 988 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz, 402 ppi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Price
RMB 7,699, USD 1200, EUR 1099
OPPO Air Glass
The Air Glass is equipped with OPPO’s self-developed Spark Micro Projector, Micro LED, and a diffraction optical waveguide display. It supports four different user interactions through touch, voice, head movement, and hand motion. The Air Glass weighs about 30g and provides features such as navigation, teleprompter and intelligent voice-to-live text translation.
OPPO plans to launch Air Glass in Q1 of 2022 in the Chinese Mainland market. There is no information yet on pricing but the company says it will be within the reach of consumers. The assisted reality device will be available in two colors Black or White, along with two custom frame accessories.
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