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OnePlus 5T Vs Huawei P20 Pro

OnePlus 5T Vs Huawei P20 Pro

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http://digitaltechnologynews.com/ Huawei P20 vs OnePlus 5T Smartphones Huawei P20 Huawei is rumored to be working on its next flagship model: the Huawei P20, as it may be named. A stand-out feature could be a dual camera setup at its back. It is also speculated that the phone will have a taller display, similar to the one on the iPhone X, with a fingerprint reader placed below it. The phone is highly likely to be powered by a Kirin chip developed by Huawei itself, with focus on artificial intelligence. Impressively, there's been a dramatic change in the design of the P20 and P20 Pro versus last year's offering. For starters, the new Twilight color is simply stunning – offering a gradient of colors that beautifully shimmer from a cool blue at one end, to a warm red tone at the other. If there's a new trendy color scheme to copy, this is absolutely it. Sure, it's highly reflective and can become a magnet for fingerprints, but when it's clean and clear, boy is it an attention grabber. P20 Pro goes another route with its triple cameras. As for the P20, it's only armed with a dual-camera system, a 12MP 4/1.8 RGB sensor paired with a 20MP f/1.6 mono sensor, which is still nice for achieving those sick portrait shots, but the P20 Pro really steals things with its triple cameras. Sporting incredibly slim bodies, the P20 and P20 Pro are accompanied with 3400 mAh and 4000 mAh battery capacities. That's pretty generous considering that the two are 7.65mm and 7.8mm thin respectively. On top of that, the fast charging technology in play here will deliver a 0% to 58% battery charge with only 30 minutes of charging. 7 Huawei P20 price is about $700. OnePlus 5T The new OnePlus 5T smartphone has an immersive 6"18:9 AMOLED display and a new dual camera system on the back that will help it take better pictures in low light. It can also take Portrait Mode photos with a blurred background.The fingerprint scanner is on the back and the phone also supports Face Unlock. Good old features like the 3.5mm headphone jack and Dash Charger, the company's quick charging solution, are still present on the 5T as well.One Plus 5T unboxing. One Plus 5T display The new display is the big star of the show with the OnePlus 5T. It's a 6.01" OLED screen that takes up 80.5% of the phone's front. Bezels are stripped to a bare minimum on the top and bottom, and are almost invisible on the sides. It is a taller screen as well, with a new 18:9 aspect ratio and a 1080 x 2160 pixel resolution.One Plus 5T hands on. One Plus 5T Camera The other big change in the OnePlus 5T comes in the camera. The OnePlus 5 was the first from the company to have a dual camera system on its back, with a wide-angle main lens and a "telephoto" secondary lens. This setup changes in the OnePlus 5T, which has the same wide-angle main camera, but the secondary camera is actually one with the same 27mm field of view, but a higher 20MP resolution and the capability to combine 4 pixels into one in order to reduce noise in low-light pictures.One Plus 5T test speed. Both these new cameras have a wide, f/1.7 aperture. OnePlus says that the phone will detect low-light situations and will switch to the secondary camera when it gets dark. And Portrait Mode - the one where the background of a picture is blurred, while the subject remains in sharp focus - will still be available on the OnePlus 5T, using clever algorithms and software to do its trick. One Plus 5T Face Unlock The build of Oxygen OS that the OnePlus 5T ships with will have a new Face Unlock feature. Yeah, it does pretty much what it sounds like — the phone will use the selfie camera to scan your face and unlock. It's worth noting that there are no IR dot projectors or retinal scanners attached, so the feature is probably not as secure as it is on the Samsung flagships or the Apple iPhone X. Also, since it's entirely software-based, we might see it arrive on the OnePlus 5 via an update.One Plus 5T speed. One Plus 5T release date In the United States, the OnePlus 5T release date is set for Tuesday, November 21st, and the phone will also lauch in most of Europe, Canada, as well as in China, Hong Kong and India. One Plus 5T price The OnePlus 5T price has gone ever so slightly in the United States: the base 64GB model costs $500 (the OnePlus 5 price was set at $480). In Europe and the rest of the world, the price remains at €500 for the same 64 gig version of the phone. One Plus 5T portrait mode The background-blurring mode is making a return and, for what we can tell, will use the main camera again, just like before.One Plus 5T battery With the release of the OnePlus 5T, the company states that software improvements have been made to further reduce noise and improve imagery of the Portrait Mode. Since these are entirely software-based, we might see them arrive via an update to the OnePlus 5? We'll see.

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The OnePlus 5T is still a solid smartphone by today’s standards, but that’s not stopping OnePlus from pushing the smartphone boundaries even further. The OnePlus 6 is all about refinement.

OnePlus introduced an all-new, all-glass design with the OnePlus 6. The back is sleek — almost resembling the Galaxy S9 — and the front houses the 6.28-inch AMOLED display. Yes, there’s a notch, but you can basically turn it off in the settings menu.

This phone also has the latest and greatest specs available: a Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6 or 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. The cameras have been improved this time around too. It comes with dual 16 and 20MP sensors around back with f/1.7 apertures, along with a 19-percent larger pixel size than the 5T. There are also slow-motion video modes that allow for 720p footage at 480fps and 1080p at 240fps. You can also shoot 4K video at 60fps.

Also, this is probably going to be one of the first devices that will receive Android 9.0 Pie. For all you folks who aren’t a fan of the Pixel but still want quick updates, the OnePlus 6 may be just for you.

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Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS review: Is it worth that premium? Huawei is one of the few brands keeping the luxury phone trend alive. It doesn’t have diamond-encrusted notches or Vertu-level pricing, but the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS reaches well beyond its Huawei P20 stablemates with a 1,695 euro (~$1980) price. Unlike Vertu’s simple “glue precious stones onto this two-year-old phone” philosophy, Huawei and Porsche Design opted to actually bring tangible improvements to this phone. Is the Mate RS actually worth the price though? That’s what our Huawei Mate RS review will tell you. Huawei Mate RS review notes: I used the 256GB Mate RS for just over two weeks as my primary smartphone. I stuck to home Wi-Fi for the most part but used the Cell C network otherwise. The phone runs EMUI 8.1, based on Android 8.1, and has the May 2018 security patch. Show More Design “This looks just like a Galaxy S9 Plus,” was my first thought upon peeking at the front of the phone. Just like the S9, the Huawei Mate RS has a dual curved display, with curved corners and tapered left and right edges — which make the phone feel thinner than it is — and a notch-less top bezel. With its dual curved display and reflective glass back, the Mate RS certainly feels like a Huawei flagship. The phone’s reflective glass back certainly feels like a Huawei flagship, even down to the separate Huawei and Porsche Design logos. I usually moan about glass backs due to their fingerprint magnetism, but the Huawei Mate RS didn’t gather nearly as many prints as I thought it would. I’m not sure if this is due to an oleophobic coating or a tweaked finish, but it certainly made for a pleasant surprise. The company also changed a few things compared to the Huawei Mate RS’ P20 stablemates, delivering a vertically stacked triple-camera setup in the middle rather than off to the side. The other big design change is that Huawei and Porsche Design shifted the fingerprint scanner to the rear. There’s also an in-display fingerprint scanner, so if you’re going to have two, it makes sense to slap the second one on the back. All in all, there’s some Huawei DNA in here, but the Huawei Mate RS feels very different to the P20 series. Which is a good thing, given our impressions of last year’s Porsche Design Mate 10. Related Articles 40 megapixel shootout: Huawei P20 Pro vs Lumia 1020 Consensus has long held that, when it comes to photography, more megapixels is not always better. Quality over quantity, as they say. Yet in 2018, an industry-leading smartphone shooter boasts a 40 megapixel camera — the … Huawei P20 Pro review: The Galaxy S9 killer 40MP, the world’s first triple camera, 5X Hybrid Zoom, artificial intelligence in all the ways, and the most unique color on any smartphone ever. These are just some of the features Huawei is hoping will … The phone’s power and volume keys are on the right, its IR blaster is on top, and there’s a dual-SIM tray on the left (no storage expansion here). Its speaker and USB Type-C port are at the bottom. There’s no 3.5mm jack here, unfortunately, so you’ll need to use the included dongle for your legacy headphones. The phone has IP67 water and dust resistance, so it can survive a pool dunking or rainy weather, but its glass design makes it less durable, as glass doesn’t usually hold up too well after a tumble. You should probably use the included case or buy one for maximum protection. While it’d be a shame to cover up the Mate RS’ beautiful frame, dropping a phone this expensive would be even worse. Display The Mate RS features an AMOLED screen, much like the Huawei P20 Pro — but this time without a notch. I still don’t understand why more brands don’t retain a minimal top bezel instead of forcing a notch, but c’est la vie. The Mate RS also delivers a resolution boost over the P20 Pro’s Full HD+ display. Its 2,880 x 1,440 screen soundly trumps the P20 Pro, landing between the standard S9 and S9 Plus. You can’t watch 4K videos natively, but text is sharp and viewing photos is a pleasure. We noticed some color shift on the edges of the display, but that’s unfortunately normal for phones with curved displays. Read: The Mate RS doesn’t have a notch because Porsche Design hated the idea The phone’s 6-inch 18:9 AMOLED screen melts into the borders when turned off while delivering those trademark deep blacks when on. Huawei even lets you turn UI elements like the navigation key dock and first-party apps black (these don’t work in third-party apps). In any case, it’s clear the Mate RS screen is a technical improvement over the P20 series. If things still aren’t quite to your liking, you’ve got a few adjustable settings. There’s manual and automatic color temperature adjustment, a blue light filter, and size tweaks for text and other UI elements. Performance Under the hood, the Huawei Mate RS sports the flagship Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and 256GB or 512GB of storage. The internal storage unfortunately isn’t expandable, but it’ll more than enough for most people. The Kirin 970 doesn’t have the latest Arm cores like Qualcomm, nor does it have as many cores as Samsung’s GPU, but the phone is still one of the fastest I’ve used in a while. Apps launch quickly, scrolling through the Twitter feed is usually effortless, and web browsing doesn’t feel slow at all. The Kirin 970 is older than its rivals' flagship silicon, but it still delivers the goods The phone also handles multitasking without breaking a sweat. I tried jumping from the YouTube app to the preinstalled music player to several games and beyond, and came back to find my YouTube video still paused on the same spot. Not bad. In the gaming department, I usually use NASCAR Heat Mobile as my pixel-pushing title of choice, owing to its field of more than 40 cars. The Mate RS offered a very smooth experience, with little perceptible slowdown. We also tried a few more graphically intense games, like FZ9, PUBG Mobile and World of Warships, and all of them ran smoothly (or as smooth as can be for PUBG). So if you want to play visually demanding games on the go, the Mate RS will definitely let you crank things up. We ran the phone through Antutu and GeekBench 4 to get a feel for where it stands compared to the competition. The Kirin 970 shows its age here, lagging behind Qualcomm and Samsung’s latest silicon. The Mate RS’s scores are closer to last year’s devices, like the OnePlus 5T and Google Pixel 2 XL. The Antutu score of 210,117 lags behind the OnePlus 6‘s more than 260,000, and the Mate RS’s GeekBench 4 numbers aren’t as impressive as the OnePlus 6’s 2,454 single-core/8,967 multi-core figures. So the Mate RS delivers smooth performance in practice, despite benchmarks that lag behind other 2018 flagships. Battery Endurance is another story — this phone chugs on and on. The Mate RS’ 4,000 mAh battery easily handled a day of music videos on YouTube, sprinkled with WhatsApp messaging. Heck, I got between seven and eight hours of screen-on time out of the phone most days, all while listening to YouTube for most of the workday too (Wi-Fi and mobile data enabled, auto-screen brightness and smart resolution enabled). If you need a phone that can deliver two days of usage, the Mate RS won’t need to stretch as much as rival devices. Unlike the P20 series, the Porsche Design phone also supports wireless charging, which worked fine with my Samsung convertible charging pad. However, the phone often vibrated, indicating it wasn’t charging properly. Moving the pad to a flat position fixed the issue. Charging time wasn’t as brisk as a fast charger, but it certainly beat charging through a computer. There are two fast chargers in the box (with American and European plugs), presumably for the benefit of the high flyers this phone is marketed towards. Cabled charging will get you to 50 percent capacity in around 30 minutes compared to 45 minutes or so with wireless charging. Fingerprint scanners Huawei might not be the first company to include an in-display fingerprint scanner, but the Chinese brand might be the first to include two scanners. After using the Huawei Mate RS for a while, I can see why. Editor's Pick Vivo Nex review: Frustratingly imperfect, undeniably desirable (Update: Video added) The best part of the move to truly bezel-less phones is the weird and wacky solutions to the question of where to put everything that used to live above and below the display. Front-facing cameras, … The under-glass fingerprint scanner takes about a second or two to unlock. It’s “fast” enough to not be a major issue, but long enough that you can’t just quickly tap and go as with the rear scanner. I don’t really mind the unlock time, but the accuracy can be irksome. It felt like maybe one out of every four or five attempts were unsuccessful. Sometimes three attempts in a row didn’t do the trick either. This is sadly par for the course at this stage of the under-glass scanner game. Blindly trying to unlock your phone via this scanner (made by Goodix) is an issue too, as you have to hold on a very specific part of the display. Even subtle haptic feedback would’ve improved the experience. A Vivo Apex-style approach (made by Synaptics), which turns the entire lower half of the display into a scanner, would’ve been cool, but the tech probably isn’t ready yet (Vivo even switched from Synaptics to Goodix with the Nex, the commercially available version of the Apex concept phone). If the under-display scanner was the only option, I’d probably get used to it. Fortunately, the rear scanner is present, more accurate, and as fast as they come, so I never had to. The rear scanner supports the usual Huawei tricks like swiping down for the notification shade, lateral swipes for browsing photos, and acting as an extra shutter key. If unlock speed and accuracy are important to you, use the rear-mounted scanner; the in-display scanner is just too slow and unreliable. My only real complaint here is I’m not always sure when I’m touching the scanner. I would’ve liked the ridge around the fingerprint scanner to be more prominent or the scanner to have a different feel from the rest of the back. Speaking of biometrics, the Huawei Mate RS doesn’t use any fancy 3D facial recognition, but face unlock is super fast anyway. I’d say it probably takes one or two seconds at most for the phone to recognize my mug. Unlock times and accuracy are generally fine in low-light, but pitch black darkness is a no go. Camera The Huawei Mate RS has a virtually identical camera setup to the P20 Pro. It’s got a triple camera setup on the back (40MP f/1.8, 20MP monochrome f/1.6, 8MP telephoto with OIS), and a 24MP front-facing shooter. Daytime shots are vibrant and sharp — though not always perfect. I noticed some color bleeding on occasion (mainly when using the wide aperture mode) and Android Authority’s own Rob Triggs previously explored the P20 Pro’s tendency to over-sharpen images. Focusing isn’t always reliable either, (especially when using the aperture mode) though overall the phone is a photography powerhouse. The Master AI mode also automatically tweaks settings when it recognizes a scene. It works well for flora, food and landscapes, but I found it occasionally annoying. When I wanted to take a photo of a page from a book, the phone insisted on switching to the document scanning mode. This could be useful, but a “do you want to scan a document” prompt would’ve been preferable when all I wanted was to share a page on Twitter. The company’s camera app could also do with a few UI tweaks. Why is there a quick toggle for Moving Images but nothing for HDR? As it is, you have to dive into the settings menu to enable HDR. The phone generally delivers great dynamic range, although HDR does a good job of taming elements like clouds and the sky. It’s not quite as dramatic as the difference between SDR and HDR on the Pixel 2, but it has its uses. It still tends to occasionally saturate everything and give a cartoony look to scenes, but Huawei is way past the ghosted HDR snaps of the Ascend P8. Overall the Mate RS is a photography powerhouse, but it has its quirks. The triple camera combination delivers two more major perks: better digital zoom (up to 5x) and better low light shots. You don’t quite get DSLR-quality zoom, but I was very happy with results most of the time. Either way, it’s preferable to the bog-standard zoom of most other phones out there. A shot at 1X zoom. A picture at 3x zoom. Going to 5x zoom yields many details. The Huawei Mate RS delivers great night shots on its own, but its night mode takes things up a notch. When set to auto, the phone basically acts like it’s doing a long exposure, but it’s actually stacking a series of shorter exposures to reduce blur and improve brightness. The results can be fantastic, although some elements can look weird (cars won’t leave light trails but will still look blurry). DOWNLOAD THE FULL-RES PHOTOS The night mode also lets you adjust shutter speed and exposure. When you adjust the shutter speed, it actually behaves more like a manual mode, delivering proper long exposures. Nevertheless, if you want to do light painting and other low-light tricks, Huawei’s dedicated mode is still available here, offering presets for the usual stars, traffic lights, water, and so on. Huawei’s aperture mode is back too, along with the ever-popular portrait mode feature. Blurry edges still creep in when you look closely, and portrait lighting effects are unpolished and feel like a lame copy of the iPhone’s effect. Still, I like the added flexibility of the aperture mode, especially when combined with the preinstalled filter that delivers color pop effects. Hopefully, the company will add more editing options, because I’d like the ability to highlight exactly what should appear in color or monochrome. As it is now, you can adjust the aperture to tweak the effect, but that’s all. Everything in focus tends to get the color treatment. Fortunately, these leaves were grey already. The Huawei Mate RS supports 4K, 1080p at 60fps, 1080p at 240fps, and 720p at 960fps recording, to name the main video shooting modes. The super slow-mo isn’t quite as nifty as Sony’s solution, which allows you to record a standard clip and tap a “slow-mo” button when you want to record a 960fps snippet. The 720p resolution makes for some jagged edges, and focusing can occasionally be an issue, but it’s a neat tool to have nonetheless. It's disappointing the extra cash doesn't get you photos any better than the P20 Pro, but the results are still great. The 24MP selfie camera does the job just fine as well, although it can blow out backgrounds like the sky during the day. Unfortunately, HDR isn’t available via this camera, which is a shame. Portrait mode shots are also a treat here, though my habit of throwing in a thumbs up throws off the dodgy edge detection. Low-light shots predictably see a drop in detail and jump in noise, but there’s always a screen flash to help. On one hand, it’s disappointing to see your extra cash isn’t buying anything more in the camera department compared to the P20 Pro. On the other, the P20 Pro’s photography experience is so great that I’m happy with the results anyway. Software EMUI 8.1 shows how far the Android skin has come, with its mix of skeuomorphic design and Samsung’s TouchWiz. It’s still not everyone’s cup of tea, but it delivers some useful features and carves out its own identity. As with many Chinese skins, Huawei ditches the app drawer out of the box. I’ve grown used to this change after using the Xiaomi Mi 4 and Huawei P9 as daily drivers in recent years, but you can always turn the feature on in the display menu. EMUI has plenty of useful features, but there's still room for improvement The company also opted to include a gesture-driven UI, like last year’s P10 series. Fortunately, this isn’t enabled by default so you can easily avoid it. I would’ve liked to see a Samsung-style faux home button, as the ability to press hard to go home, no matter the app, has become mighty convenient after using the Galaxy S8. Speaking of older additions, Huawei retained the double knuckle tap gesture for screenshots, which, in theory, I find more intuitive than Samsung’s wax-on-wax-off palm gesture. It’s not the best gesture in practice, as the phone occasionally misses my double tap. You can always just hit power and volume down instead. There’s a theme store for changing up the look of EMUI, a phone manager hub (for tweaking mobile data settings, cleaning up storage and more), the preinstalled music, video, and gallery apps, and Huawei’s Health app. Other solid software features include a biometric safe for media and apps, an eye comfort mode for filtering blue light, a mobile data blacklist for apps, Dolby Atmos support, flip to mute, drawing a letter to open apps, and a simple, easy UI for anyone that finds EMUI a bit too complicated to navigate. There’s also bloatware like Booking.com and Quik, though it feels like Huawei is long past the Galaxy S4 stage of tossing in everything and the kitchen sink. Specifications Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS Display 6-inch curved OLED display 18:9 aspect ratio 2,880 x 1,440 resolution Processor Huawei Kirin 970 RAM 6GB Storage 256GB or 512GB Cameras Rear: 40MP main camera 20MP monochrome lens 8MP telephoto lens Front: 24MP camera Battery 4,000mAh Non-removable Wireless charging Software Android 8.1 Oreo Porsche Design skin Colors Red, Black Price 256GB version: €1,695 (~$2,103) 512GB version: €2,095 (~$2,599) Availability April 12 - China, Hong Kong, and Macau Sometime later - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the U.K., and Switzerland Gallery Pricing and final thoughts The 256GB Huawei Mate RS has a European price of 1,695 euros, compared to the P20 Pro’s 899 euro (~$1,050) price tag. Meanwhile, readers in the U.K. can expect to pay 1,500 pounds (~$1,980). Up the ante to 512GB and you’ll be paying 2,095 euros (~$2,450). It’s unclear if the U.K. will receive the 512GB model. For what it’s worth, the device retails for 26,000 rand (~$1,920) here in South Africa, which is more or less in line with European pricing. The Huawei Mate RS is available in black or red. So fans of the twilight P20 Pro are out of luck. The phone may be eye-wateringly expensive, but it’s more than just a rebranded Huawei flagship — unlike previous Porsche Design phones. Between the notch-less OLED screen, generous storage space, wireless charging, and dual fingerprint scanners, the phone certainly has several notable perks. So if you like the idea of a P20 “Premium” and don’t mind spending the cash, it’s definitely worth a look, even if you don’t end up walking out with one. Everyone else should wait for Huawei’s next flagships which may well include some of the same additional features. That’s it for our Huawei Mate RS review. What do you think of this premium phone? Let us know in the comments. , via Android Authority http://bit.ly/2m3QMEw

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OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Camera Comparison

Ever since the OnePlus 5 (Review), Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has been heavily promoting its camera chops to help it stand out from the competition. The OnePlus 5 was the company’s first phone to have dual cameras, followed shortly by the OnePlus 5T (Review), which actually ditched the secondary telephoto sensor for one that focussed on low-light performance. In our review of the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T, we found that the the cameras didn’t quite live up to the company’s claims, and that there was still lots of room to improve.

In this shootout, we’ll be comparing the cameras of the OnePlus 6 (Review) to that of more expensive flagships like the Huawei P20 Pro (Review) and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Review). The reason we chose the P20 Pro is obvious – we’ve found it to be one of the best phone cameras out there, and it’s also currently DXOMark’s highest rated smartphone. We’ve also chosen the Galaxy S9+ since it was the best overall performer in our last comparison, in which we pitted it against the iPhone X (Review) and the Google Pixel 2 XL (Review).

The OnePlus 6 features a 16-megapixel Sony IMX 519 primary sensor, with a f/1.7 aperture, optical image stabilisation, and larger pixels compared to those on the 5T’s sensor. The secondary rear camera and the selfie camera are exactly the same as those of the OnePlus 5T.

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The Huawei P20 Pro has a massive 40-megapixel main camera, which downsamples its output to 10 megapixels, thus giving you great detail and a manageable file size. It also has a second 8-megapixel sensor with a telephoto lens and a third monochrome sensor on the rear for improving the details in captured shots.

The Galaxy S9+ has a 12-megapixel main camera with the widest f/1.5 aperture, along with a second 12-megapixel telephoto camera. To know more details about each of these phones’ cameras, be sure to check out our full reviews using the links above.

For the tests that follow, we disabled any and all extraneous features which might affect photo quality. This includes beatification modes for the front and rear cameras. On the P20 Pro, we turned off the Master AI feature which tends to artificially boost colours. We’ve kept most of the tests the same as in our previous comparison, so without further ado, let’s dive straight in.

  OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Daylight landscape

In our outdoor test, the OnePlus 6 captured excellent details on a building, as well as the plants and trees to the sides of the frame. There was slight noise in the shadow regions of the palm trees, which was visible once we zoomed in, but overall, the photo was very good. However, the colour tone of all three photos was vastly different.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  These outdoor shots were taken on a sunny afternoon, which is a bit hard to tell looking at the OnePlus 6’s sample. The Huawei P20 Pro delivered the most dramatic-looking shot, thanks to its more saturated colours and better contrast between the highlight and shadow areas of the image. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ came the closest to accurately measuring white balance, and therefore the colours of the scene were more natural. You can distinctly make out the shadows of the trees on the grass, as well as the shadow cast by the right wing of the building on the awning in the middle.

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  In the next test, we have an indoor scene but with plenty of natural light pouring in through a huge skylight. The HDR mode in all phones did an excellent job here, although the P20 Pro outshone the others when it comes to exposure and producing vivid colours. That extra bit of sharpness also gives the picture a good sense of depth, and the colours were nicely balanced. Looking at a 100 percent crop, we notice that the P20 Pro also had the most details of the three, such as the clearly visible texture on the tiles.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  Even the wooden structures at the edges of the frame were in focus and free of noise. The Galaxy S9+ came in a close second in terms of the amount of detail captured in distant objects as well as those at the edge of the frame. The OnePlus 6 failed to capture the subtle details and texture of the tiles on the wall, and looking at the structures on the sides, we noticed a fair bit of noise.

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Even the wooden structures at the edges of the frame were in focus and free of noise. The Galaxy S9+ came in a close second in terms of the amount of detail captured in distant objects as well as those at the edge of the frame. The OnePlus 6 failed to capture the subtle details and texture of the tiles on the wall, and looking at the structures on the sides, we noticed a fair bit of noise.

  OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Daylight macros

With close-up shots, we ran into a bit of an issue with the OnePlus 6. It struggled to focus on very small objects at times. We tested this with both a regular edition and the Avengers edition of this phone, and found this happening on multiple occasions. The phone would eventually lock focus after we tried slightly different positions and angles, but this can be annoying, especially when you’re trying to capture fleeting moments.

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We didn’t face such issues with the Huawei and Samsung phones. In fact, we were often able to get a lot closer to our subjects, such as with the shot of the butterfly above, than what the OnePlus 6 typically allows. The P20 Pro also offers a much shallower depth of field compared to the other two.

  In our second macro test, the OnePlus 6 managed to lock focus well and also handled the white balance pretty accurately. Colours were nicely saturated on our subject and even on the objects in the background, like the red car.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  The Galaxy S9+ has a slightly warmer colour tone and the white balance isn’t too accurate as the red car looks a bit orange compared to the other two samples. The P20 Pro has the best sharpness and detail in this test and we love its ability to separate the background from the subject. The white balance is also on point and colours are nicely saturated.   

OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Low light landscape

When shooting in a dimly lit room, the OnePlus 6 captured the brightest image compared to the other two. Despite using the highest ISO level, it handled noise extremely well. The level of detail in all the little objects at the end of the room was on par with what the Samsung and Huawei phones delivered. The picture below isn’t exactly representative of what the room actually looked like (it was a lot darker) but it’s goes to show how well this phone handles low-light conditions.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  The Huawei P20 Pro and Galaxy S9+ had nearly identical results, although for this test, the Galaxy S9+ stuck to its f/2.4 aperture setting for some reason, rather than automatically switching to f/1.5.

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  When shooting outdoors at night, the OnePlus 6 lost out to the other two as it relied on high ISO sensitivity to brighten up the scene, which resulted in lots of noise and a degradation of detail. The OnePlus 6 seems to use its main sensor in low light too, rather than switching to the second sensor.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  In this scene, the OnePlus 6 selected ISO 2000, while the P20 Pro only needed to go to ISO 800. The Galaxy S9+ used the lowest ISO value of just 320, instead taking advantage of its f/1.5 aperture to allow more light to be captured.

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  OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Low light macros

In our first macro test in low light, the OnePlus 6 captured good amounts of detail and showed good depth of field, but the overall result was a bit dark despite it using ISO 4000. The leaves around the main focus point, and the pillars in the background, came out well. The P20 Pro delievered a brighter image but the white balance was a bit off, with the colours coming out a bit too warm. The S9+ had the best result, although focus was on the softer side. It also managed this with a pretty low ISO value of just 500.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  Finally, we checked to see how the phones can handle bright colours under artificial lighting. We shot a bookshelf full of different-coloured books under fluorescent light for this test. Here, the OnePlus 6 is on par with the Galaxy S9+ in terms of getting the colours right. It did sacrifice a bit of detail towards the edge of the frame, which the S9+ was able to manage better. The P20 Pro tends to boost colours a little, and the post-processing didn’t quite work in its favour, as it caused a bit of blurriness around the edges of the text in our shot.

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  OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Flash performance

The OnePlus 6 has a dual-LED flash, which was quiet effective at lighting up our subject. The spread was good and the resulting shot retained its original colours nicely. Upon closer inspection of our subject’s face though, we noticed slight pixellation and blurry edges in the shadow regions of the skin. This was not the case with the other two. The flash on the P20 Pro has the weakest intensity of the three, but not by much. Red-eye is still an issue with all three phones when shooting faces with the flash on.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Zoom

The OnePlus 6 doesn’t have a second camera with a telephoto lens, but the company has still placed a ‘2x’ button in the camera app’s viewfinder. Tapping this gives you a zoomed-in view, but it’s a digital zoom. Naturally, our subject appears soft and the level of detail is lower. The Huawei P20 Pro boasts of 3x optical zoom, which gives you a much sharper frame of your subject, but once again Huawei’s post-processing can be a bit too aggressive. The Galaxy S9+ offers 2x optical zoom and delivered the best results under good lighting.

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  When zooming in to objects at distance, the shot captured by the OnePlus 6 looked a bit artificial and had very little detail, compared to the photos taken with the other two. The P20 Pro gave us a closer view thanks to the 3x zoom, along with much better detail. The Galaxy S9+ also managed to capture very good details.

We also tested how the phones handled quality at their maximum zoom level. The OnePlus 6 tops out at 8x digital zoom but the backlit sign and the windows of the buildings in our test shot were too blurred to make the shot useful. The Galaxy S9+ did a bit better with detail, but failed to get the exposure right at its 10x digital zoom maximum. The P20 Pro had the smoothest result of the three even at 10x digital zoom, which is very impressive.

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  OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Panorama

The OnePlus 6 does a decent job of stitching panorama shots together, but this can only be done when holding the phone vertically and panning from left to right, which is a weird restriction to have. Details are very good and are on par with what the other two phones deliver. The P20 Pro distorted some aspects of the perspective a bit.

OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Portrait mode

Portrait mode on the OnePlus 6 works decently well. The phone was able to detect the edges around our subject (with some very minor anomalies). Details such as the subject’s face were a bit too soft for our liking, but some might prefer this kind of look. The P20 Pro created an excellent background blur effect, and overall, a much more vivid picture with far better details on our subject’s face. Some might argue that the depth effect is a bit too heavy and that our subject looks looks almost Photoshopped into the scene. The Galaxy S9+ uses its telephoto camera to shoot portraits, so you get a narrower field of view at the same distance. However, details are excellent.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  In low light, the OnePlus 6 handled colours very well, although shadow regions appeared slightly pixelated due to the high ISO and noise reduction process. This also caused burry edges around some parts of the object that was meant to be sharply in focus. The P20 Pro had the best level of detail, and edges were very well defined. The Galaxy S9+ suffered the most here as its telephoto sensor is known to have weak low-light performance.

Low light portrait samples: OnePlus 6, Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  When shooting artificial objects, the OnePlus 6 had a better hit ratio with detecting edges. Colours were soothing and well balanced. The P20 Pro nailed edge detection again, and also delivered much better detail in the coffee beans compared to the other two. The Galaxy S9+ once again fell short, although it did blur out the right parts of the subject.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Selfies

The front camera of the OnePlus 6 manages to capture colours quite accurately but we noticed that selfies had quite a bit of grain even under natural light. The P20 Pro captured much softer images, which unfortunately don’t look very natural. The Galaxy S9+ had the best balance of skin tones and details in our outdoor selfie test. The OnePlus 6 lacks a portrait mode for the selfie camera at the time of launch, but it is promised for a future software update. The others offer this feature already.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  In low light, we found that the OnePlus 6 handled skin tones much better than the other two. The screen flash is decently powerful and the white balance of our shots wasn’t affected negatively. The P20 Pro captured very washed-out shots without the flash, and with it, the white balance went for a toss resulting is a very unnatural look. The Galaxy S9+ samples had a slightly reddish hue with no flash. With the flash, these were the most evenly lit selfies with the least noise, but at the cost of some detail.

Tap to see full-sized OnePlus 6 camera sample. Other full-sized samples: Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9+

  OnePlus 6 vs Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: 4K and slow-motion video

The OnePlus 6 supports optical and electronic image stabilisation on its primary camera, and this helps vastly when shooting at in 4K at 30fps. Even when waking around, the phone managed to counter little shakes very well. The white balance was also handled quite well, especially considering that we tested all three phones on a very warm, sunny afternoon. Compared to the Galaxy S9+, the quality and level of detail was nearly on par. The Huawei P20 Pro captured good details too, but the lack of stabilisation is quite disappointing. The colours in our test shots were also way too warm, causing videos to look oversaturated.

The OnePlus 6 supports 4K 60fps video recording, which looks great. Even in low light, there was no visible noise. The Galaxy S9+ has this option too, and performs equally well. Sadly, Huawei doesn’t support this higher framerate shooting mode, so you’re limited to 30fps. There’s also a time restriction when recording at 4K resolution on all phones. All three of them have a 10 minute time limit, per clip, when shooting at 4K 30fps. The OnePlus 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ have a minute limit shooting at 4K at 60 frames per second, a mode the P20 Pro doesn’t support.

The OnePlus 6 can also shoot 480p slow-motion video at 720p. There’s a lot of visible interlacing here, but at least you’re not limited to short bursts. Samsung’s 960fps video capture mode is the most versatile of the three, even though the quality is limited to 720p. The P20 Pro supports 960fps slow-motion too, but it’s incredibly difficult to capture the right moment since this process is not automated like Samsung’s. The slow-motion video captured by the P20 also ended up looking a bit fake; almost like stop-motion animation.

  Verdict The new primary rear camera of the OnePlus 6 is quite capable, and in certain situations, we found it coming close to or even matching the quality of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Huawei P20 Pro. This is a commendable achievement, considering how much lower its price is. If we were to be strict, then yes, the OnePlus 6 falls short when it comes to capturing details as well as the Galaxy S9+ does, or the dynamic range of the P20 Pro, but some of these shortcomings aren’t really dealbreakers. We don’t think that the average user would notice much of a difference in most ordinary shooting scenarios. The biggest downside of the OnePlus 6 was the intermittent focus locking issue we had when trying to take macro shots. During our tests, it cost us being able to capture some fleeting moments.

Low light landscapes tend to get quite noisy with the OnePlus 6, because it has a tendency to boost the ISO level wildly, muddying details in the bargain. The second 20-megapixel sensor seems to be used rarely (if at all), other than capturing depth information for the phone’s Portrait mode. OnePlus has spoken about the primary sensor’s larger sensor and improved low-light capabilities compared to the OnePlus 5T, which makes us wonder if it was even necessary to have such a high resolution second sensor. Finally, 4K video performance is very good, and the fact that this phone supports 4K 60fps like more expensive flagships is a big bonus.

For a phone with a starting price of just Rs. 34,999, it’s safe to say that the OnePlus 6 offers very good value for money. This phone is a good choice if you’re looking for camera quality that comes close to what other flagship phones deliver, without the premium cost.

Is OnePlus 6 an iPhone X killer at half the price? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

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OnePlus 6: Everything you need to know

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Unlock the secrets.

The OnePlus 6 is now available, and it's a compelling option for someone looking for an unlocked phone at a reasonable price — starting at $529 to be specific. But price aside, it's a great choice for anyone, even those considering more expensive options, thanks to a combination of hardware and software, and a community that continues to support the company and one another.

Here's everything you need to know about the OnePlus 6!

The latest OnePlus 6 news

May 31, 2018 — Battery percentage coming to the status bar, fix for rear camera autofocus issue, and more

As part of a Q&A session OnePlus held of its forums, the company answered a lot of burning questions on users' minds. You can read through the full rundown here, but the highlights include:

The three dots in the status bar will be removed in the next update.

A battery percentage is coming to the status bar in the next update.

Scheduled Do Not Disturb will be added in the next update.

The next update will fix low volume for calls and notifications.

Future updates will correct issues with the rear camera's autofocus.

Your network will properly work when using an IDEA as a non-data card in the next update.

A fix in the next update will resolve an issue that causes sound to stop working when switching to the speaker from the earpiece.

May 29, 2018 — JerryRigEverything tears down the OnePlus 6 to see how waterproof it really is

It was expected that OnePlus would have to cut a few corners in order to keep the OnePlus 6's price as low as it is, and one of those cuts came in the way of a proper water resistance rating.

Unlike other flagship phones, the OnePlus 6 doesn't come with a proper IP rating. However, OnePlus does note on its website that the phone "is well-equipped to survive a drop in the sink or a spilled glass of water."

To test out just how "water resistant" the OnePlus 6 actually is, JerryRigEverything cracked open the phone and determined it's about as protected as other phones that have a proper IP rating. Check it out above!

Read our review and watch the video

First thing's first, watch the video and read the review. There's plenty about the phone to learn, even though much of it is familiar. But the essential question a review tries to answer is, Should you buy this thing? And the response is an unrestrained, Yes.

The OnePlus 6 is the company's finest phone ever, with excellent design, build quality, battery life and, for the first time, cameras.

Read the review

Review the specs

Once you're done reading the review, you should, ahem, review the specifications. The phone is powerful — like one of the most powerful on the market today — with plenty of headroom and legroom (it's proverbially spacious is what I'm trying to say) for whatever you want to throw at it. Apps-wise, not like object-wise.

OnePlus 6 specifications

How does it compare to other phones?

Of course, the OnePlus 6 doesn't exist in a bubble — you have to compare it to other devices if you're going to decide whether you should buy it. Thankfully, we've done most of the work for you, comparing it to the best flagships on the market right now.

OnePlus 6 vs. Google Pixel 2 XL: Which should you buy?

OnePlus 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S9+: Which should you buy?

What about to other OnePlus phones?

Yeah, OnePlus owners like to keep it in the family, so to speak, so it wouldn't be surprising to see many upgrading, or thinking of upgrading, from an existing OnePlus device, like a 3, 3T, 5, or 5T. Of course, with the company releasing two phones a year these days, it won't be long until the next upgrade cycle hits, but that also means that the existing phones age quite well, thanks to frequent software updates (the joys of not going through carriers).

If you have a OnePlus 5 or 5T, you can probably hold onto those phones for a bit longer — unless you need the camera improvements. OnePlus's 2016 phones, on the other hand, may be getting a bit long in the tooth and could use a replacement.

OnePlus 6 vs. OnePlus 5T: Should you upgrade?

OnePlus 6 vs. OnePlus 5: Should you upgrade?

Is the OnePlus 6 camera that much better than before?

This photo was taken in nearly pitch-dark conditions. OnePlus ramps up the light sensitivity to ISO6400, which would normally produce a lot of grain, but this photo is totally usable thanks to better software processing.

Yes! The OnePlus 6 has a larger 16MP sensor than previous OnePlus devices, with pixels that are 19% bigger, so low-light photography is immensely improved. It's not going to overtake the Huawei P20 Pro or Pixel 2 for Low Light Champion Of The World, but it's reliable in all conditions, and that's more important than anything else.

The camera is probably the biggest improvement over previous OnePlus models.

The phone's main sensor is aided by a fast ƒ/1.7 aperture, so true depth of field is a thing, along with drastically improved image signal processing from Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845. Together, the phone is able to detect the correct settings more quickly, take multiple shots if necessary, enable HDR mode automatically, and reduce or eliminate grain in dark conditions.

There's also Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which was in the OnePlus 3 line but removed in last year's series for unknown reasons. It's back now, and paired with a larger sensor and faster main lens, the results speak for themselves.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 6's secondary camera has less to do — it's a 20MP sensor with an ƒ/1.7 lens, but its main purpose is to facilitate portrait mode which, while good, isn't enough reason to have a second sensor in the first place.

Is the notch distracting?

The notch is what it is. You may hate it out of an aversion to all things Apple, or you may learn to live with it and forget it's there. Most people will fall somewhere in the middle — it's a character trait, like a freckle or a certain hairstyle.

What it does, though, is open up spme additional real estate on the 6.28-inch screen, which is great. But it also limits the number of icons that can be seen in the notification area, which is a bummer. Plus, the clock on the left side of the notification bar will never make sense. If you watch the video below, though, you can see ways to tweak the notification area to your liking. And you can also disable the notch altogether if you want to.

How's the software?

It's good! Running Android 8.1 Oreo, OxygenOS has turned into one of the most enjoyable, reliable versions of Android to date. OnePlus has also added a number of additions to make the whole thing run more smoothly, especially if you're looking to maximize your screen real estate.

One of the more interesting changes to the software is a set of gestures that eliminates the bottom navigation keys, relying on swipes up from different areas of the bottom edge to go back, home, and enter multitasking. It's different, but not bad. You'll have to try it yourself.

As for tips and tricks, we've already got that list going, so if you're looking to make the most of your OxygenOS experience, we have you covered.

How to enable navigation gestures on the OnePlus 6

How to disable the notch on the OnePlus 6

What's it cost?

The OnePlus 6 starts at $529 USD for the base model and goes up to $629 for additional RAM and storage. There are three configurations and three colors, though one of the colors, Silk White, is only going to be available in early June and will be manufactured in limited capacities.

Here's how the pricing breaks down in various regions.

DeviceUSDEURGBPCAD 6/64$529€519£469$699 8/128$579€569£519$769 8/256$629€619£569$839

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Tell me more about the colors

There are three colors: Mirror Black, Midnight Black, and Silk White.

Mirror Black is going to be the most common, since it's the only color offered in the cheapest tier. It's shiny, reflective glass, so it gets fingerprint-y, but that's OK because you'll likely put the phone in a case (see below). It's also a little slippery, which is to be expected. Mirror Black is offered in 6GB / 64GB configurations for $529.

Midnight Black is the color we've come to expect from OnePlus over the years, though the matte-looking finish belies a glass back, too, like the Mirror Black. Midnight Black is only available in 8GB / 128GB and 8GB / 256GB configurations for $579 and $629, respectively.

Silk White is the most limited of the three colors, and will be available June 5. It's also covered in glass, but like the Midnight Black model it has a matte finish and is easier to grip. Its white back has rose gold accents, and it's definitely the nicest and most unique of the three colors. It will only be available in the 8GB / 128GB configuration, for $579, and once the run is sold out, OnePlus is not making any more.

I heard there's an Avengers version — TELL ME EVERYTHING

Yes, you heard right: OnePlus has once again worked with Disney on licensing a special version of the OnePlus 6 for the Chinese and Indian markets. Last year, OnePlus offered an understated Start Wars variant of the OnePlus 5T, and now the Avengers version takes advantage of the hype behind the recent film release.

The Avengers version comes in a unique box and includes an Iron Man case and a OnePlus/Avengers co-branded medallion, which is neat. And while there's a familiar glass back on the Avengers Edition, it has a Kevlar-style design underneath. Because Kevlar=superheroes, or something.

While the special edition isn't coming to the U.S. officially, I'm sure that some entrepreneurial Indian and Chinese resellers will do the dirty business of importing some of them at a huge premium to this side of the world.

This is the OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Edition

The OnePlus 6 doesn't work on Sprint or Verizon

The OnePlus 6 technically supports the CDMA bands for Verizon and Sprint in the U.S., but the phone lacks certification for their networks, so those users — just under half the smartphone-wielding U.S. population, is out of luck.

We've got your full technical explainer below.

The OnePlus 6 doesn't work on Sprint or Verizon

Do you like cases?

As it does with all of its phones, OnePlus has unveiled a series of first-party cases for the OnePlus 6, and they're all pretty great.

This year, there's a fancy new protective bumper made of woven nylon, and while it adds a bit more bulk than the typical snap-on, I think it looks and feels awesome.

These are the official OnePlus 6 cases you can buy at launch

What are your thoughts on the OnePlus 6?

Let us know in the comments!

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http://digitaltechnologynews.com/ Huawei P20 Pro vs OnePlus 5T Smartphones Huawei P20 Pro The New Huawei P20 Pro has a huge screen that occupies most of its front, with a notch at the top housing the earpiece and front-facing camera. Huawei P20 Pro Camera The triple camera arrangement is comprised of a massive, 40MP camera for regular shots, a 3X zoom telephoto cam, and a monochrome sensor enabling bokeh effects. On the inside is a powerful Kirin 970 chip, along with plenty of memory and a huge battery. Design Huawei P20 Pro the new Twilight color is simply stunning – offering a gradient of colors that beautifully shimmer from a cool blue at one end, to a warm red tone at the other. If there's a new trendy color scheme to copy, this is absolutely it. Sure, it's highly reflective and can become a magnet for fingerprints, but when it's clean and clear, boy is it an attention grabber. Display Huawei P20 Pro the P20 Pro sizes up with a larger 6.1-inch OLED Display with a resolution of 2240 x 1080 pixels. Technically, they sport 18.7:9 screen aspect ratios, giving them that all-screen appearance. However, there is a notch above the displays, which houses both the earpiece and front-facing 24MP cameras. Huawei P20 Pro Price Huawei P20 Pro will cost around $1000. Huaei P20 Pro Battery Sporting incredibly slim bodies, the P20 and P20 Pro are accompanied with 3400 mAh and 4000 mAh battery capacities. OnePlus 5T The new OnePlus 5T smartphone has an immersive 6"18:9 AMOLED display and a new dual camera system on the back that will help it take better pictures in low light. It can also take Portrait Mode photos with a blurred background.The fingerprint scanner is on the back and the phone also supports Face Unlock. Good old features like the 3.5mm headphone jack and Dash Charger, the company's quick charging solution, are still present on the 5T as well.One Plus 5T unboxing. One Plus 5T display The new display is the big star of the show with the OnePlus 5T. It's a 6.01" OLED screen that takes up 80.5% of the phone's front. Bezels are stripped to a bare minimum on the top and bottom, and are almost invisible on the sides. It is a taller screen as well, with a new 18:9 aspect ratio and a 1080 x 2160 pixel resolution.One Plus 5T hands on. One Plus 5T Camera The other big change in the OnePlus 5T comes in the camera. The OnePlus 5 was the first from the company to have a dual camera system on its back, with a wide-angle main lens and a "telephoto" secondary lens. This setup changes in the OnePlus 5T, which has the same wide-angle main camera, but the secondary camera is actually one with the same 27mm field of view, but a higher 20MP resolution and the capability to combine 4 pixels into one in order to reduce noise in low-light pictures.One Plus 5T test speed. Both these new cameras have a wide, f/1.7 aperture. OnePlus says that the phone will detect low-light situations and will switch to the secondary camera when it gets dark. And Portrait Mode - the one where the background of a picture is blurred, while the subject remains in sharp focus - will still be available on the OnePlus 5T, using clever algorithms and software to do its trick. One Plus 5T Face Unlock The build of Oxygen OS that the OnePlus 5T ships with will have a new Face Unlock feature. Yeah, it does pretty much what it sounds like — the phone will use the selfie camera to scan your face and unlock. It's worth noting that there are no IR dot projectors or retinal scanners attached, so the feature is probably not as secure as it is on the Samsung flagships or the Apple iPhone X. Also, since it's entirely software-based, we might see it arrive on the OnePlus 5 via an update.One Plus 5T speed. One Plus 5T release date In the United States, the OnePlus 5T release date is set for Tuesday, November 21st, and the phone will also lauch in most of Europe, Canada, as well as in China, Hong Kong and India. One Plus 5T price The OnePlus 5T price has gone ever so slightly in the United States: the base 64GB model costs $500 (the OnePlus 5 price was set at $480). In Europe and the rest of the world, the price remains at €500 for the same 64 gig version of the phone. One Plus 5T portrait mode The background-blurring mode is making a return and, for what we can tell, will use the main camera again, just like before.One Plus 5T battery With the release of the OnePlus 5T, the company states that software improvements have been made to further reduce noise and improve imagery of the Portrait Mode. Since these are entirely software-based, we might see them arrive via an update to the OnePlus 5? We'll see.

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Google Pixel 2 XL and Pixel Buds international giveaway! Welcome to the Sunday Giveaway, the place where we giveaway a new Android phone each and every Sunday. A big congratulations to last week’s winner of the Huawei P20 Pro international giveaway: Suman S. (Nepal) This week we are giving away a brand new Google Pixel 2 XL and Pixel Buds, courtesy of the new SoundGuys Podcast! If you want to learn about audio, you need the SoundGuys Podcast in your life. Join the SoundGuys team each month to discuss every facet of audio and related technology. They’ve already published three episodes — each one about a different topic. My favorite has to be the one about smart speakers and the legality of recording everything that goes on in your home. It’s… creepy, and something everyone needs to learn more about. You can listen to the SoundGuys Podcast on iTunes, Pocket Casts, Google Play Music, and anywhere else podcasts are supported. There are also transcripts of every episode at soundguys.com/podcast for the hearing impaired. Check out the SoundGuys Podcast! Google’s latest flagships are finally here, and they’re great. Both the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL feature top-of-the-line specs, IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance (finally), as well as the best smartphone cameras on the market. They also include Google Lens, feature those fun AR Stickers, and will also come with three full years of OS updates. More specifically, the Pixel 2 XL sports a 6.0-inch pOLED 18:9 display and a bigger 3,520mAh battery, but other than that, these two phones are pretty much identical. To learn more about the Google Pixel 2 XL and Pixel Buds, check out our related coverage below: Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review: The way Android is meant to be Google Pixel Buds review: In one ear, out the other Best Google Pixel 2 XL cases Google Pixel 2 XL vs OnePlus 5T Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Google Pixel 2 XL: Nobody does it better Enter the giveaway here Google Pixel 2 XL and Pixel Buds international giveaway! Don’t miss: Best Android phone (June 2018) giveaway | Jaybird Run international giveaway Winners gallery Terms & Conditions This is an international giveaway (except when we can not ship to your country.) If we can not ship to your country, you will be compensated with an online gift card of equal MSRP value to the prize. We are not responsible for lost shipments. We are not responsible if your giveaway prize malfunctions. You must be age of majority in your country of residence. We are not responsible for any duties or import fees that you may incur. Only one entry per person; please do not enter multiple email addresses. We will verify all winners and if we detect multiple email addresses by the same person you will not be eligible to win. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway. This giveaway is operated by Android Authority. The prize will ship when it is available to purchase. More: Android Authority international giveaway FAQs , via Android Authority http://bit.ly/2tzHJyr

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Must read: top 10 Android stories This week we reviewed the Google Clips smart camera, compared the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, and received news that Google has big plans for fixing Android’s messaging problem. Here’s everything you need to know about what happen this past week. Who wants to win a Huawei P20 Pro? This week we’re giving away a brand new Huawei P20 Pro! Here’s how to enter this week’s Sunday giveaway. 10 Android stories we handpicked for you Google Clips review: The $249 smart camera that shoots for you The search giant has released Google Clips to help in the process of making sure every single person in your friend lists sees your little creatures. Huawei P20 vs P20 Pro: Do you need the triple camera? The smaller Huawei P20 offers the majority of the P20 Pro’s specifications, but without the triple camera can the handset really offer a flagship experience? Chat is Google’s answer to Android’s big messaging problem Could this SMS replacement be the messaging service we’ve all been waiting for? How screwed is ZTE right now? ZTE breached the law, then breached the sanctions it was given. Now it is suffering the consequences… is there a silver lining at all? Fitbit vs Garmin: Which ecosystem is right for you? Fitbit vs Garmin: a battle between two fitness giants that’s been debated for quite some time. Lenovo unveils the Moto G6, G6 Play, G6 Plus, E5, E5 Play, and E5 Plus Come and find out what’s new in Lenovo’s new Moto G6 and E5 family. Shanghai through the lens of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Josh takes the new Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S out for a touristy day in Shanghai, China. Cityscapes, gardens, portraits, and brightly lit skylines are all part of the agenda. Why don’t more manufacturers include camera color profiles? Smartphone camera technology is continually improving, but most manufacturers still don’t give users control over color profiles and other important settings. Meitu V6: The selfie phone you’ve never heard of Josh checks out the Meitu V6 in China, which is the only place where this phone with a rabid cult following can be found. Using Project Fi in China: Say goodbye to VPNs Countries like China can make it hard to get work done, but Google Fi can help you keep on working, wherever you are in the world. Even without a VPN. Don’t miss these videos Watch more Android videos on our YouTube channel. More hot news If you expected major software updates for the Moto E5, we have some bad news for you China tipped to accelerate domestic chip plans after ZTE supply ban Google talking with brands about sponsoring “How To” videos in Google Assistant Android version distribution: Oreo now installed on 4.6% of Android devices Sprint integration with Google Voice is coming to an end T-Mobile hit with $40 million fine for “pre-ringing” your outbound calls Why do Samsung’s AR Emoji’s suck compared to Apple’s Animoji? RedTube wants to listen to you in the shower, for a good cause Red Magic: ZTE’s Nubia brand reveals its take on a gaming smartphone Honor 10 launched in China with dual-lens AI camera, notched FullView display The Room: Old Sins is out now on Android Fortnite Mobile: Why is it so popular, and when is it coming to Android? Signs point to Huawei giving up on America PlatinumGames preps first mobile title, a Samurai hack and slash OnePlus 5 and 5T get stable Android 8.1 Oreo update Sony unveils XZ2 Premium flagship with a work-in-progress dual camera Google testing iPhone X-style gesture navigation in Android P? The V40 ThinQ (Storm) could be LG’s fourth flagship phone of 2018 Samsung looks to outpace Google in race to buy Nokia Health From our network Sony SRS-XB40 review: Heavy bass, heavy weight [SoundGuys.com] The best electric motorcycles you can buy right now [DGiT.com] Best waterproof drones: Land in water on purpose [DroneRush.com] Join our newsletters! Join over 200,000 subscribers for the latest tech reviews, hot deals, and exciting giveaways. We guarantee 100% privacy. Your information will never be shared. Sign up now and get FREE access to our upcoming exclusive AA Insiders Club: , via Android Authority http://bit.ly/2vAAL0j

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Must read: top 10 Android stories This week we reviewed the Honor View 10 and the Garmin vívofit 4, and we talked through the differences between AI and machine learning. We also learned that Mario Kart is coming to mobile! Here’s the news of the week. Who wants to win a Pixel 2 XL? The Google Pixel 2 XL is one of the best phones on the market, and it can be yours for free. Enter here for your chance to win a brand new Pixel 2 XL. 10 Android stories we handpicked for you Honor View 10 review: a OnePlus 5T challenger emerges The Honor View 10 (also known as V10) does a great job with the basics, but finds plenty of ways to add more value to its affordable price point. Garmin vívofit 4 review: two steps forward, one step back The vívofit 3 was one of our favorite fitness trackers of 2017. Is the vívofit 4 a worthy successor? Find out in our full Garmin vívofit 4 review. Artificial intelligence vs machine learning: what’s the difference? The terms artificial intelligence and machine learning are often used interchangeably these days, but there are some important differences. Here’s what you need to know. Ticwatch E review update: back in black The Ticwatch E is a very affordable entry point into the world of Android Wear. We spent some extra time with a working unit and found it to be a comfortable and stylish smartwatch deserving of your attention. How to legally watch Super Bowl LII (in the US) Super Bowl LII airs today. There are a ton of legal options when it comes to watching on Super Bowl Sunday. We have outlined as many as we could find, even the super lame ideas! This is the OnePlus 5T Lava Red edition OnePlus kicked off 2018 with the launch of OnePlus 5T Lava Red Edition in India. Here’s a closer look at the new color option! 10 best new Android games from January 2018 Android gaming is getting bigger and there are always awesome, new games coming out. Check out our list of the best new Android games from the last month! Why we are keeping phones for longer Smartphone customers are, on average, waiting longer to upgrade their handsets than they were just a few years ago. The big question is why? Mario Kart is coming to mobile! The game will be titled Mario Kart Tour and is set to be released at some point in the next financial year. Killing the ‘Google can’t innovate anymore’ argument Googlers leaving Google is not always news. But when they accuse their former employer of being 100% competitor focused, we need to unpack the claims. Don’t miss these videos Watch more Android videos on our YouTube channel. More hot news LG settles lawsuit over smartphone bootlooping, members get $425 cash or $700 rebate Essential ditches 8.0 Oreo release, gives news on 8.1 beta Android Oreo update rolling out to the Huawei Mate 9 in the US iPhone X-style gestures come to the OnePlus 5T in new beta release Google welcomes HTC talent, eyes future hardware Skagen Falster Android Wear smartwatch now available starting at $275 Verizon cancels plans to sell Huawei phones in the US Xiaomi has finally published Mi A1 kernel source code Huawei P20 likely to be revealed in Paris on March 27 Move over, Intel: Samsung is now the world’s largest chipmaker LG official confirms that a new V30 variant is coming to MWC Google removed 700K apps from the Play Store in 2017 for violating policies Honor 9 and Honor 8 Pro get Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 update in UK Alphabet records $110 billion in revenue for 2017, Google’s annual hardware sales doubled From our network Exclusive interview with Rohan Marley of House of Marley [SoundGuys.com] Nintendo is making a Super Mario movie with the Minions studio [DGiT.com] Best drones 2018 [DroneRush.com] Best Samsung Gear VR games [VRSource.com] Join our newsletters! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Android Weekly Apps Weekly Developers Weekly Breaking News Alerts Top Stories of the day Review Alerts Deal Alerts , via Android Authority http://bit.ly/2E1bZ9o