Latest leaks of Moto G (2015) renders confirm 1080p FHD display and 2GB RAM, possibly Snapdragon 610

With less than a week left for Motorola’s media event where it is expected to introduce some new handsets including the third generation Moto G, a retailer from Switzerland has released some official press images of the upcoming device. Along with the images of the black and white Moto G (2015) handsets, its specifications have also been leaked.

The soon-to-be-released mid-ranger Moto G (2015) has appeared in the product listing of Swiss retailer Digitec on its website as Moto G (3rd Gen) 8GB White and Moto G (3rd Gen) 8GB Black.

According to the listing on the Digitec site, the Moto G (2015) will feature a 5-inch Full HD display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and a pixel density of 441ppi. Under the hood will be an octa-core processor with a clock speed of 1.7GHz and Adreno 405 GPU. The listing doesn’t mention the Soc but it will possibly be the Snapdragon 610.

The handset will have a 2GB RAM but only 8GB of internal memory inside it but fortunately, it will have a microSD slot for expanding the memory up to 128GB. It will also feature Cat.4 LTE and run Android 5.0 Lollipop. The device will be powered by a 2,070 battery, same as its predecessor but this figure could merely be a placeholder because the dimensions of 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm and weight of 149grams listed are also exactly the same as that of the 2nd gen Moto G.

The price of the Moto G (2015) mentioned by Digitec is 235 CHF which is equivalent to $245 or €225.  The price may be this high due to the addition of Swiss taxes. We will know for sure on July 28th when the handset is unveiled. So stay tuned!

Latest leaks of Moto G (2015) renders confirm 1080p FHD display and 2GB RAM, possibly Snapdragon 610

Sony announces Xperia Z3+, the global version of Xperia Z4 announced for Japan

After Sony launched the new flagship Xperia Z4 only for its domestic market Japan, everyone was wondering what Sony had in store for the rest of the world. Well, the suspense is finally over. The Japanese tech major has quietly introduced its global version, the Xperia Z3+. It is just a change in name but more appropriate really, as it is only an incremental upgrade over the previous flagship Xperia Z3.

Xperia Z3+ has the same 5.2-inch FHD Triluminos IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. However, internally it features several upgrades. The handset is powered by the latest 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core CPU and Adreno 430 GPU (Xperia Z3 has Snapdragon 801 and Adreno 330).

Memory at 3GB of RAM remains the same. Built-in storage in Xperia Z3+ will be 32GB, the 16GB option available in Xperia Z3 has been discarded. Rear camera is the same at 20.7MP with Sony Exmor sensor but the front-facing camera gets a bump from 2MP to 5MP giving better selfies. Both the cams have 25mm wide angle lenses. The battery has been downgraded from 3,100mAh in the Z3 to 2,930mAh in the Xperia Z3+. Even then, Sony is promising a battery life of 2 days.

Dimension-wise, it is slightly slimmer at 146.3 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm and also a little lighter at 144g. Small changes have been made in its design. The microUSB port is flapless but the Waterproof/dustproof certification of the device remains the same at IP65/IP68. The front speakers of the handset have been shifted to the edges. The handset will come with Android 5.0 Lollipop pre-installed.

The Xperia Z3+ looks to be a stop-gap arrangement to appease ardent Sony fans. The next flagship will be a real top-of-the-shelf model which may be expected later this year. The new Xperia Z3+ will be released in June but its pricing has not been revealed yet. It will be available in four colors – Black, White, Copper and Aqua Green. A dual SIM variant will also be available at a later date.

Sony announces Xperia Z3+, the global version of Xperia Z4 announced for Japan

New images of bezel-less Sony Lavender smartphone leak online

Images alleged to be those of the upcoming Sony Lavender smartphone have leaked online. They show the front panel of the device having a bezel-less display. These images are in line with the render of the handset leaked earlier. Details about Sony Lavender’s specs were also leaked last week.

The unannounced Sony Lavender is supposed to be a mid- to upper-range selfie-centric device boasting of a 13MP front-facing camera with Sony’s IMX214 Exmor sensor and LED flash. It will also have a 13MP rear camera with LED flash.

The handset will apparently have an FHD display bigger than 5.5-inches and its resolution would be 1080 x 1920 pixels. It will be powered by a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek MT6752 CPU clocked at 1.7GHz and a Mali-T760 GPU for graphics. The device will have a 2GB RAM inside and will come with Android 5.0 pre-installed. It will also have a dual SIM version.

A report by French website Nowhereelse says that the upcoming Sony Lavender is under full-fledged production and the first batch will be out by June. So the official unveiling of the device by the company is “imminent”.

We will keep you informed about any new developments in the matter.

New images of bezel-less Sony Lavender smartphone leak online

The 5-inch ZTE Nubia Z9 mini introduced in India for $267

ZTE has launched Nubia Z9 mini, a smaller and affordable version of its Nubia Z9 flagship in India. This is the first smartphone under the company’s Nubia brand to be made available in India. The handset is being offered exclusively through Amazon India at a price of Rs. 16,999 equivalent to US$ 267. It is available at Amazon through open sale, no flash sales or pre-registration or anything.

The ZTE  Nubia Z9 mini boasts of a 5-inch full HD display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution and 441 ppi. It has a Sharp CGS (Continuous Grain Silicon) IPS OGS screen with Corning Gorilla Glass III protection. Under the hood, it has a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor clocked at 1.5GHz and an Adreno 405 graphics processor.

Memory options include 2GB of RAM and 16GB of native storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. . A 16MP camera having a Sony IMX234 Exmor RS sensor, f/2.0 aperture and LED flash, is present at the back of the phone. On the front, there is an 8MP camera with Sony IMX179 Exmor R sensor, f/2.4 aperture and an 80 degree wide angle lens. The phone has a 3000mAh battery for power and supports 4G LTE connectivity. It comes with pre-installed Android 5.0 Lollipop topped with ZTE’s Nubia UI 2.8.

The device measures 141.3×69.8×8.2mm and weighs 147g. Other connectivity options it offers are Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, GPS/ A-GPS Bluetooth 4.0 and Micro-USB with OTG The device is currently available in Black color.

The Chinese phone maker has not revealed whether plans to launch other smartphones under the Nubia brand in India.

The 5-inch ZTE Nubia Z9 mini introduced in India for $267

Bezel-less Sony Lavender smartphone in the works, to feature 13MP rear and front cameras

New smartphones are now coming with smaller and smaller bezels and look quite elegant. Sony’s upcoming smartphone dubbed as Sony Lavender, is almost bezel-less on the sides. A render of this unannounced smartphone was leaked a few days ago by the famous leakster @upleaks.

@upleaks has once again come out with further details about the Sony Lavender. The said phone belonging to the E55 will apparently be a selfie-centric one having a powerful front camera. Yes, the handset is going to feature two 13MP cameras – a 13MP camera at the rear and another 13Mp camera at the front, both with LED flash.

Other specs of Sony Lavender include a 64-bit MediaTek MT6752 octa-core 1.7GHz processor and a 2GB RAM. Its display is supposed to be an FHD one and according to earlier leaks, its resolution would be 1080 x 1920 pixels. Size of the display is not known but it will allegedly be larger than that of Sony Xperia C4 which is already quite big at 5.5-inch.

Sony Lavender will also have dual SIM variants and will run Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box. There are no other details available for now.

It is to be noted that Lavender is just a code name and the actual device will have a different name. However, there is no official word from Sony as to when this smartphone is going to be released.

The leaked front image of Sony Lavender is not anything great and does not give a correct picture of what the device will actually look like. As for the back picture, @upleaks says:

“Can’t share back pic for now, but it’s like HTC One E9(Camera lens is not so big)”.

We will let you know about this new device of Sony as soon as we learn more about it.

Bezel-less Sony Lavender smartphone in the works, to feature 13MP rear and front cameras

Sony Xperia A4 officially introduced in Japan, design and specs quite similar to Xperia Z3 Compact

After almost exactly one year after Sony launched the Xperia A2 in Japan, the Japanese tech major has introduced another device in its Xperia A series, the Sony Xperia A4. Interestingly, Sony seems to have given Xperia A3 a miss.

Sony’s new Xperia A4 is pretty similar to its Xperia Z3 Compact that was launched launched by the company last year. The A4 has a compact design, measuring 128 x 66 x 9.1mm and weighing 129g. It is also dust and water resistant like most Sony mid- and high-range devices, certified to be IPX5/8 for dust and IP6X for water resistance.

Specs of Sony Xperia A4 (SO-04G) include:

• 4.6-inch Triluminos display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution


• 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor


• 2GB RAM, 16GB native storage, microSD card slot for expansion up to 128GB


• 20.7MP rear camera with 25mm wide angle lens and LED flash, 2.2MP front-facing camera


• 2,600mAh battery with STAMINA mode


• LTE, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 4.0 with APT-X, NFC, GPS/GLONASS and MHL


• Android 5.0 Lollipop and Xperia UI


• Four color variants – Grey, Pink, Blue and White

Sony Xperia A4 will hit the Japanese market in mid-June. It is currently available for pre-orders at Japanese carrier NTT Docomo. It is not known when the device will become available in other markets. Its pricing has also not been revealed.

Check out the official images:

Sony Xperia A4 officially introduced in Japan, design and specs quite similar to Xperia Z3 Compact

LG G4c, a mini version of LG G4 leaks out, expected to hit Germany in June

LG is preparing to introduce a mini version of its latest flagship, the LG G4 in the near future, according to latest leaks. While the smaller version of LG G3 was called LG G3s, the mini version of LG G4 will apparently be called LG G4c.

The German website WinFuture has posted leaked details about the upcoming LG G4c (model no. H525N) including its specs, picture and pricing. The device would be an affordable mid-ranger with design similar to the G4, being slightly curved at the front and having a diamond-patterned plastic back.

The LG G4c would feature a 5-inch IPS LCD display with 1280 x 720 pixels (294 ppi) resolution and would be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset clocked at 1.2GHz, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage with microSD slot for expansion. It will have an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and autofocus at the back and a 5MP selfie camera in the front. Power would come from 2,540 mAh battery and the handset would run Android 5.0 Lollipop with probably LG’s new UX 4.0 on top.  For connectivity, it will have LTE, HSPA+, NFC, WiFi  and Bluetooth 4.0

The upcoming LG G4c will be available in Metallic Grey, White and Gold colors and its price is expected to be around €279 (about $315).  The device is expected to hit the shelves in Germany in the beginning of June this year.

LG G4c, a mini version of LG G4 leaks out, expected to hit Germany in June

Sony announces next gen PROselfie phone Xperia C4 with 5MP front cam and 5.5-inch 1080p display

Looking to the success of its Xperia C3 “PROselfie” phone achieved, Sony has come out with its successor, another selfie-centric phone, the Xperia C4 along with its dual SIM variant. This next gen PROselfie smartphone features 5MP front-facing camera having a 25mm wide-angle lens, Sony’s own Exmor R for mobile sensor, soft LED flash and HDR to give beautiful pictures even in poor lighting conditions.

At the back, the Xperia C4 has a 13MP with Sony’s Exmor sensor, autofocus and HDR to give some great shots. The phone also packs a suite of camera apps including the Style portrait app to add styles like ‘vampire’ or ‘mystery’ to your selfie or the AR Mask app that allows you to place another face over your or other person’s face while taking a selfie.

Other features include a 5.5-inch 1080p resolution Full HD display with Bravia Engine 2 and super vivid mode from Sony’s TV technology that offer clarity and vivid colors for a great viewing experience.  Its IPS technology allows you to view things from any angle.

Under the hood, the new Sony Xperia C4 has a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor clocked at 1.7GHz, an ARM Mali760 MP2 700 MHz GPU for graphics, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of flash memory, a slot for up to 128GB microSD card and a 2600mAh battery that provides about 8 hours of video viewing time. On the audio front, the handset features 3D Surround Sound, Clear Audio and sound improvement, Clear Bass, manual equalizer, xLOUD, stereo recording, FM radio etc.

Sony Xperia C4 has a glass and aluminum body having dimensions of 150.3 x 77.4 x 7.9 mm and weighs 147 grams. Its screen is scratch resistant but this phone isn’t water and dust proof. The device will run Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.

Sony’s new selfie phone will be come in three colors – White, Black and Mint. Both the Single SIM and Dual SIM versions will hit the shelves in select markets in early June this year.

Check out the video and official images below:

 

Sony announces next gen PROselfie phone Xperia C4 with 5MP front cam and 5.5-inch 1080p display

ASUS ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM and other variants launched in India

ASUS has launched ZenFone 2 in the Indian Market at an event held in New Delhi. It includes ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM and other variants. The devices will be available online exclusively through Flipkart with prices ranging from ₹12,999 (about $204) for the basic model to ₹22,999 (about $361) for the high-end variant.

 

 

The ZenFone 2 ZE551ML model will be available in three variants:

• Top-end model with a 5.5-inch full-HD display with 1080 x 1920 (FHD) resolution and 401ppi pixel density powered by 64-bit quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 CPU clocked at 2.3GHz and PowerVR G6430 GPU for graphics.  The handset has a 4GB of RAM, making it the first smartphone to have it. This model will come with 64GB ROM or internal storage and will be priced at ₹22,999 (about $361).


• Model with same configuration but with half the built-in storage i.e. 32 GB will cost ₹19,999 (about $314).


• The third ZenFone 2 ZE551ML variant having 5.5-inch full-HD display, Intel Z3560 CPU 2GB RAM and 16GB inbuilt memory will be available for ₹14,999 (about $235).

The fourth variant of ZenFone 2 is the entry-level model ZE550ML featuring a 5.5-inch 1280 x 720p display, quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor clocked at 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM and 16GB built-in storage available for ₹12,999 (about $204).

 

 

All the ZenFone 2 variants will have dual-SIM, microSD card slot, LTE connectivity, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and 3,000mAh battery. All models will come with Android 5.0 out-of-the-box topped with Zen UI.

The 13MP rear camera has an aperture of f/2.0 that will give good photos even in low-light conditions. It has zero shutter lag and has “the world’s best HDR technology” according to the company. The 5MP front-facing camera boasts of a beautification mode. The 3000mAh battery is fast-charging and charges from 0% to 60% in just 39 minutes. The ZenFone 2 features 4G LTE/3G HSPA+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and GPS connectivity.

Pre-orders for the ASUS ZenFone 2 have started on Flipkart and the retailer is offering several incentives such as 40 winners will get 100% cash back, flat 30% off on Myntra and ₹3,000 worth of GoCash.

 

 

ASUS ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM and other variants launched in India