Alleged OnePlus 5 camera samples leaked online; hint at a dual camera setup

After the launch of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Xiaomi Mi 6, everyone is eagerly waiting for the launch of the successor to the OnePlus 3T. According to previous reports, it is expected the OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 5 instead of the OnePlus 4.

The Chinese smartphone maker has not issued any statements for the launch of the upcoming flagship. However, despite the lack of clarity from OnePlus, the Internet is full of rumors about the OnePlus 5. According to a previous report, the device was spotted on a Chinese device certification website, hinting at a nearing launch date. The report was followed by a controversial render leaked by India Today.

According to the latest report, alleged photos taken with the cameras on the OnePlus 5 have leaked out. True-tech, was the first one to leak the photos online. According to the report on True-tech, the website sourced the image from an anonymous leaker. The report clarifies that it can’t provide any proof that these photos are the real deal or just clever editing of the metadata. The report includes a link to a .zip archive with full resolution images for users to download and examine for themselves.

The report suggests that the OnePlus 5 will feature a dual-camera on the back because some of the images have enhanced depth-of-field.

True-tech also suggests that the depth-of-field may have been added via software. The report goes on to add that the two sensors on the rear camera might both be 16 MP units.

We downloaded the images to examine the images and the EXIF data for ourselves. The images were unimpressive even though they seemed to have been shot in decent lighting conditions. Focus was also off in some images. The EXIF data seems to suggest that the OnePlus 5 will come with Android Nougat 7.1.1 out of the box.

We can expect the smartphone to launch soon as June 2017 marks one year since the launch of the OnePlus 3, the last major upgrade by OnePlus in terms of hardware. The OnePlus 3T was a minor upgrade, so it doesn’t count.

There is no official word on when we can expect OnePlus to launch the OnePlus 5.

The OnePlus 5 is expected to pack in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 8 GB RAM and 2K AMOLED display panel with an effective resolution of 2048×1080 with a 5.5-inch screen.

Publish date: May 2, 2017 1:16 pm| Modified date: May 2, 2017 1:16 pm

Xiaomi Mi 6 rumours: GFXBench leak gives details on two variants of the Mi 6

Xiaomi Mi 6 render. Image: Android Headlines

As rumours keep coming in, we are getting excited for Xiaomi’s new flagship smartphone. The Mi 6 has leaked on numerous occasions and now we have an alleged specifications sheet of the upcoming device, courtesy GFXBench.

The device name says Xiaomi Sagit, which could be the codename for the Mi 6. The handset is running on Android 7.1.1 which is nice to see. We can also see the display section pointing to a 5.1-inch dimension with Full-HD resolution. Some of the other specifications have pairs which probably means that two variants of the Mi 6 were benchmarked.

The SoC is an octa-core Qualcomm chip with an Adreno 540 GPU. Clearly it is the Snapdragon 835. However, there are two clock speeds. Which means one of the variants will be clocked at 2.2 GHz while the second one at 2.4 GHz. Xiaomi is known to underclock SoC for its devices and the Mi 6 will get the same treatment. Rest of the specifications point to 4 GB of RAM as well as 6 GB of RAM and for storage we have 64 GB and 128 GB.

As for the camera, there is a 12 MP sensor on the back with 4K video support. On the front there is an 8MP that can also shoot 4K videos.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 is expected to launch this month in China as said by CEO Lei Jun.

Publish date: April 10, 2017 12:50 pm| Modified date: April 10, 2017 12:50 pm

Xiaomi Mi 6: New leaks reveal box, front panel and hands-on images

Xiaomi Mi 6 render. Image: Android Headlines

As the launch for Xiaomi’s next flagship draws closer, we are seeing more leaks emerging. In the past we had heard that it will feature the new Snapdragon 835 chipset, a dual camera setup and more. Today we have a more scoop around the device including some alleged hands-on pictures. Let’s go through them one by one.

Firstly there is the official box for the handset. Two different Weibo accounts have leaked two different coloured boxes of the handset. Both the boxes also have different specifications.

The specifications include a 5.15-inch display, Snapdragon 835 processor clocked at 2.45GHz, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For the cameras there is a 30MP sensor with optical image stabilisation at the back and an 8MP camera on the front. The box also mentions a 4,000mAh battery, dual SIM slots, and a USB Type-C port.

The second box which is the white one, mentions a 5.15-inch display with a 2.5D glass, a Snapdragon 835 processor with no mention of the clock speed. RAM on this version is 3GB while storage is 64GB. Even the camera is different, as the box mentions a 12MP rear shooter and a 4MP ultra pixel sensor on the front just like the Mi 5. Even the battery is smaller rating at 3,200mAh.

Rumours suggest the white box is probably the base variant while the black box is the higher ‘Pro’ variant.

Then we have an image of white and black front glass panels of the device. We can see that handset will have narrow bezels although the area on top and bottom are going to be fairly large. There are a bunch of openings above the display which are of course for the camera, earpiece and light sensors. It is being speculated that there is a third hole which could be for an iris scanner, but we have our doubts about that. Below the display is the opening for the front home button which has an oval shape. It is quite large and rumours suggest that the Mi 6 will feature an underglass ultrasonic fingerprint scanner used on the Mi 5S but with a fast sensor.

Finally there are a couple of leaked images of the handset itself, but this one is apparently the Mi 6 Plus. The leaked highly-glossy black coloured variant shows the front panel of Mi 6 Plus with narrow bezels. The physical home button placed below the display will also house the fingerprint scanner. At the back we can see a dual-camera setup with dual a LED flash arrangement. These to cameras are said to be a pair of 12 MP Sony IMX362 sensors.

Rumoured specifications of the Mi 6 Plus include a 5.7-inch full HD display, a Snapdragon 835 SoC with 4 GB of RAM while some also suggest 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. Other rumoured features include 64GB and 128GB storage options, going all the way up to 256 GB, and 8MP front camera, Android 7.0 Nougat with the latest edition of MIUI and a 4,500 mAh capacity battery. Pricing is said to start at 2,599 Yuan (Rs 26,000 approx) going all the way up to 3,499 Yuan (Rs 35,000 approx).

Publish date: April 3, 2017 11:57 am| Modified date: April 3, 2017 12:07 pm

Xiaomi Mi 6 expected to come in March with Snapdragon 835 chipset

Image: Reuters

By tech2 News Staff /  26 Nov 2016 , 16:09

Qualcomm had announced earlier this month that it would be partnering with Samsung for its latest 10nm chipset – the Snapdragon 835 – which will be the next generation flagship Snapdragon processor. While the chipset is still under production, we have already started hearing about phones that are slated to come with it.

After hearing about Samsung Galaxy S8 coming with this chipset, the latest buzz on the grapevine is that Xiaomi’s Mi 6 which is expected to arrive in March next year, will also be housing Snapdragon 835.

According to GSMArena, an iSuppli analyst has said that Xiaomi Mi 6 will be the first Chinese smartphone to be sporting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. It is also expected to be coming our around the same time as Samsung’s Galaxy S8’s international launch.

Nothing is confirmed yet, as Xiaomi hasn’t officially stated anything around this news. The information was posted on the analyst’s personal Weibo account, so it is not even an official confirmation from iSuppli itself.

Having said that, the Mi 5 was announced at MWC 2016 towards the end of February and started selling in many markets by April. Going by that release cycle analogy, the logical release for the Mi 6 should be around end of February or start of March.