We are almost halfway through the year 2020 and amidst the pandemic and uncertainties, we have all remained resilient and earnest citizens. In these difficult times, it is a blessing that we have technology on our side. In case you missed it, here are the notable tech-releases during the community quarantine.
OnePlus 8 Series
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro
Steadily, OnePlus proves it's worth in the android smartphone market by releasing its latest - the OnePlus 8 Series. As the series is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 that supports 5G and Wifi 6, it is now part of the very limited party of smartphones equipped with such. Apart from its top-notch specs, the devices are superb in design as well. Both devices flash a slim, sleek, curved edgeless design. It proudly sports a Fluid AMOLED display. The OnePlus 8 series devices sport a 16-megapixel front camera. While OnePlus 8 features a 48-megapixel Triple camera, the OnePlus 8 Pro sports a Quad Camera. In addition, wireless charging and an IP68 rating water resistance are offered on the OnePlus 8 Pro. The OnePlus 8 Pro also supports 30-watt wireless charging, the same speed as its wired-charging capability.
Huawei MateBook X Pro (2020)
Huawei shows us what it's like to be limitless with the launch of the MateBook X Pro. This sleek and powerful device features a 13.9-inch full view touchscreen display (You read that right… it’s a touch-screen device!) with a 91% screen-to-body ratio. It comes with a 10th Gen Intel i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU along with up to 16GB of memory and 1TB of SSD storage. The MateBook X Pro supports Huawei Share that even without an Internet connection, your Huawei smartphone and MateBook transform into one powerful device with just a simple tap. Huawei values privacy and does this creatively. The camera is intelligently located on the keyboard. It only pops up when you want it to. In addition, the user's fingerprint can be detected from the power button for safe and fast access to the desktop.
2020 iPhone SE
It may seem deja vu; but the iPhone SE released recently looks very much similar to the iPhone 8. The design may be familiar; but as you take a closer look, its interior makes a huge difference. It features the A13 Bionic chip that enhances just about everything there is in this second generation SE device. After all, it is the same chip used in the iPhone 11 series so expect speed and notable performance. The iPhone SE continues the traditional Apple feature of the Touch ID, an easy-way to access your iPhone. It is water- and dust-resistant with an IP67 rating. The iPhone SE features a single-camera system that is a 12-megapixel f/1.8 aperture Wide Camera, it also supports Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting. Another rendition to the iPhone SE is its DualSIM support - one for a physical SIM and the other for an eSIM. An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a cellular plan from your carrier without having to use a physical nano-SIM.
Realme 6i
Realme launched their latest mid-range smartphone, the Realme 6i. The Realme 6i flaunts off a 6.5-inch HD+ notched display, quad rear cameras, and a single 16MP selfie camera. Its quad-camera setup is composed of a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP depth camera. This stunning device features the world’s first MediaTek Helio G80 Chipset with either 3G or 4 GB of RAM - very much significant especially when it comes to gaming. In addition, it is equipped with Android OS 10, and Realme UI Software. A massive 5,000mAh battery powers the device with support for 18W fast charging technology via a USB Type-C port.
Dell XPS 15 2020
Released just a few weeks back, Dell has launched their redesigned XPS 15. This premium laptop uses a wider 16:10 Infinity edge display and is now powered by Intel’s 10th Generation Core Processors, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, and a battery rated for 25 hours. With greater performance and faster speed, this device truly lives up to the brand's tagline, "the power to do more".
Redmi Note 9 Series
Xiaomi globally launched The Redmi Note 9 Series in late April. The Note 9 Series features an impressive Al Quadcamera in the rear -- 48 MP for Note 9 and 9S; 64MP for the Note 9 Pro. All units of the Note 9 series features a long lasting battery life with 5020 mAh (typ), 18W fast charging for Note 9 and 9S; 30W fast charging for the Note 9 Pro. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G for Note 9S and 9 Pro; Mediatek Helio G85 for Note 9 -- The Redmi Note 9 Series will definitely bring you a powerful experience at an affordable price.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
Together with the Redmi Note 9 Series, Xiaomi had also launched the newest and “lightest” addition to Xiaomi’s Mi Note Series -- Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite. The Mi Note 10 Lite bears similar features to its sibling. These features include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor, a fingerprint-sensing 3D curved screen with Gorilla Glass 5, customizable always-on display designs, a 5,260mAh battery that supports fast charging up to 30 watts out of the box and MIUI 11 based on Android 10. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite gets a 64-megapixel quad camera on the back and its selfie cam is now 16 megapixels.
Realme 6
Realme has brought forth yet another mid-range smartphone that promises users a new level of gaming experience. The Realme 6 is powered by MediaTek Helio G90T flagship-class processor. With its bright and eye-catching comet design, the Realme 6 represents the brand's cutting-edge features for exceptional mobile gaming and Esports experience. Integrated with a 6.5-inch 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display which ensures a seamless and smooth visual experience, gaming has never been so smooth and lag-free! Realme 6 also sports the latest flagship, ultra-clear quad-camera set-up comprising a 64MP main camera, an 8MP 119° ultra-wide-angle, a macro lens and a B&W portrait lens, enabling users to capture images like a pro.
Realme 6 Pro
Another item to add on your ‘wishlist’ is the Realme 6 Pro. The Realme 6 Pro is built with 6-cameras that are able to capture ultra-clear photos. The device has a quad camera set-up comprised of a 64MP main camera, a 12MP 20x hybrid zoom telephoto lens, an 8MP 119° ultra-wide-angle and a macro lens; the front features a dual "selfie" camera set-up that has 16MP on the primary camera with Sony IMX471 and an 8MP 105°super wide-angle camera. Shoot pro-like videos with the realme 6 Pro’s Ultra Image Stabilization capability both front and back camera, 120fps Slow-Mo Selfie, and Real-Time Bokeh Video feature -- perfect for content creators and photographers. The Realme 6 Pro premiered Qualcomm's state-of-the-art Snapdragon 720G Processor which is made by an advanced 8nm process to ensure optimum power and efficiency.