Kirin 990 to be Built on TSMC 7nm Process

Huawei introduced the Kirin 980 chipset with AI features, and 1.4 Gbps download speeds in September. The platform made its way to the Mate 20 series and is likely to appear in the next-gen Huawei P flagships. Although the SoC is still new, the Chinese company is already working on the follow-up, and according to industry sources, preparations for Kirin 990 has already begun.
Reports from China claim TSMC will build the chipset on the 7nm process. Industry insiders claim the subsidiary manufacturer HiSilicon has invested around CNY200 million ( $28 million approx.) in research and development.
The Kirin 980 was the first chipset built on the 7nm process with the first Cortex-A76 cores. While Kirin 990 will have a similar architecture, including the number of transistors and power consumption rates, it will have something to be advertised as a first - the Balong 5000 modem, certified for 5G speeds. Production should begin in the first quarter of 2019 and that’s when we expect more detailed info to emerge.

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OnePlus Teases the New Triple Rear Camera of the OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus will bring out the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro on May 14 and it's already starting their teaser campaign. Under the hashtag #OnePlus7Series we get the first official nod to the new triple camera that's expected to be a highlight of the OnePlus 7 Pro ( but is unlikely to appear on the OnePlus 7). The teaser carries the laconic message " Bells and whisle make noise. We make phones." The triple camera is expected to consist of a 3x zoom camera, an 117Â degree ultra-wide unite an d a 48MP regular module. The latter will appear in the OnePlus 7'' dual camera setup, likely accompanied by second 24MP camera. The price expected to start €700 ( approx. Rs. 54,600).

ZTE Axon 10 Pro with 6.47-Inch AMOLED Display, Snapdragon 855 SoC Goes Official

At the MWC 2019 held in February this year, ZTE announced its first ever 5G smartphone called ZTE Axon 10Pro 5G. Last month, the company even showcased the device at 5G event held in Shanghai, China. Now, the company launched the 4G version of the Axon 10 Pro in Chinese market. It comes in three different storage options - 6 GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB. Talking about the pricing, the base variant will be retailing for just CNY 3199 (approx. USD 470/ INR 33,000). The 8GB and 12GB RAM variants are priced at CNY 3699 (approx. USD 545/ INR 38,000) and CNY 4199 (approx. USD 620/ INR 43,000) respectively. It is already available for sale via ZTE, JD, and Tmall. As of now, there is no information regarding the pricing or availability of the Axon 10 Pro 5G. It comes with Aluminium frame with curved glass on the front and rear. On the front, the device sports a 6.46-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution and supports HDR10 playback. It offers 19.5:9...

Redmi Y3 Shown Off In Latest Video

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi recently shared a video teasing the 4,000 mAh battery on the upcoming Redmi Y3. Now, the company has posted yet another teaser which reveals the phone's design. The video shows the textured back of the Redmi Y3 which is home to a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner. On the front, the smartphone has a waterdrop notch display which is surrounded by thin bezels on three sides, and a thicker chin. This video also shows the company putting the Redmi Y3 through an improvised tumble-down-the-stairs "durability challenge" to showcase how tough this selfie-centric smartphone is. The Redmi Y3 will be launched next week on April 24 at an event in New Delhi, India. It will feature a 32MP selfie snapper which will be one of its biggest highlights. Source

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