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Samsung rival Huawei launched Mate Xs 2 phone with outward folding display, stylus support
In fact, foldables are already starting to evolve. And thanks to Samsung for really providing the cover with phones like the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold. And for the third year in a row, Samsung has also won the award for Best Foldable smartphone for the Year.
In the meantime, the Chinese smartphone maker Huawei released its next foldable device, the Mate X2. However, the design is similar to its predecessor which was launched in the Mate Xs in 2020.
Huawei Mate Xs 2
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 with 4G connectivity. The device comes with 8GB of RAM, 256GB or 512GB of internal storage, and a 4600mAh battery. All models also have an expansion slot that supports NM cards up to 256GB.
Surprising to know, this time the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is equipped with an OLED display, which offers up to 7.8-inches of the screen when expanded and 6.5-inches when folded. Both the screens offer a 120Hz refresh rate and touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz for a smooth scrolling experience and they also have resolutions of 2480 x 2200 pixels and 2480 x 1176 pixels respectively.
In terms of camera specification, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 offers a triple camera system, with the primary wide shooter coming in at 50MP at f/1.8. Further cameras include a 13MP ultra-wide at f/2.2 aperture and an 8MP telephoto camera with optical image stabilization (OIS).
However, the biggest difference from its predecessor is the addition of a front-facing camera located on the display with a resolution of 10.7MP. Similar to Galaxy S22 Ultra, it also has the company’s M-Pen 2S for drawing, and lastly, the phone will be powered by HarmonyOS 2.
It is now officially available for purchase from select retailers in China for a starting price of ¥9999 – or around $1510 USD. It is currently unknown whether Huawei is planning to launch this device outside of China.
On the other hand, Huawei last year introduced a clamshell folding phone called the P50 Pocket. But despite all the new entrants, Samsung is still able to sell more of its 2020 models than ever before. This shows how far the Korean brand has an edge in the foldable market.
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The US variant of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. There were reports that Samsung may expand the Exynos chipset to its foldable lineup, which doesn’t seem to be happening, at least in the United States.
Recently, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 US variant was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon chip. It isn’t surprising as the company is following its conventional chipset strategy. We expect that it will be the same chipset used in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.
The Flip 6 smartphone scored 15084 points on Geekbench’s GPU test. Due to its foldable form factor, the device may miss a Galaxy S24-like larger cooling technology. Still, its impressive 15000+ points in the GPU test indicates that Samsung has greatly optimized the software.
The company still has three months remaining in the launch event. More performance improvements will likely be achieved before the Unpacked. The South Korean tech giant will likely unveil the next-gen foldable phones in mid-July.
This year, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra would join the standard Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. In addition, an affordable variant of Fan Edition branding is also in development. However, the cheaper foldable would miss some pro-grade specs to maintain the price.
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Samsung seems all set to introduce Galaxy M35 5G in India. The phone has surfaced on Samsung India support website and the FCC and Dekra certification database. The development indicates that the official launch is not far away, at least in India.
The unreleased Galaxy M35 5G made its first appearance on the Samsung India support website. The listing revealed nothing other than the phone’s model number – SM-M356B. As spotted by 91mobiles, the upcoming handset has also received certification from FCC and Dekra.
Listing on the FCC database revealed that the Galaxy M35 5G features NFC, LTE, and 5G. It’s also confirmed that the device supports 25W fast charging, lagging behind its elder brother – Galaxy M55 5G, which supports fast charging up to 45W.
Dekra certification disclosed that the phone packs a 5880mAh battery, which Samsung will market as 6000mAh. Other features could include Android 14 OS out-of-the-box, Exynos 1380 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM as well as a modern punch hole display.
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Google‘s Pixel 9 series is ready to introduce a significant upgrade with emergency satellite connectivity and new Samsung modem. This series aims to solve the persistent connectivity problems seen in previous Pixel models.
According to the information via AndroidAuthority, Samsung Modem 5400 will be integrated with Tensor G4 chips for the Pixel 9 series to bring significant improvements in terms of speed, power efficiency, and stability
The Pixel 9’s modem will support 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN), which means it will enable satellite-based communication. This is particularly important for emergencies where standard network coverage is unavailable.
Moreover, this innovative feature is not exclusive to the Pixel 9. The next-generation Pixel Fold and a 5G tablet, currently under development, will also be equipped with the same modem.
One of the most notable features of this upgrade is the ability to connect with emergency services via satellite, which is crucial for users in areas without cellular coverage. To facilitate this, Google has implemented a system that guides users through a set of questions, allowing for quick communication with emergency responders. For example,
- What happened?
- [Are you/Are they/Is everyone] breathing?
- In total, how many people are [missing/trapped]?
- What best describes your situation?
- What is on fire?
- Are there weapons involved?
Although the release details for the 5G tablet are still unclear, the Pixel 9 series is expected to lead the way in mobile communication technology, ensuring users can remain connected in any location.
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