Performance Meizu 17 and 17 Pro rated at Geekbench

In this release of insider information, the iPhone 12 debuts touch image stabilization; Meizu 17 develops incredible speed in 5G networks; live photos of the realme X50 display confirm the rumors of a dual front-end.
iPhone 12 debuts touch-sensitive image stabilization
In 2020, Apple will replace the optical image stabilization system (OIS) with touch-based stabilization. The key difference is the replacement of mobile camera lenses with a mobile sensor. Until now, sensor stabilization was inferior in two key indicators: performance when shooting in low light and cost. However, modern technology should solve these problems.

According to the publication Digitimes, in 2020, Apple plans to introduce touch image stabilization only in the top model of the iPhone 12. The reason for the rejection of OIS is not clear; according to one version, thus the company's engineers intend to reduce the physical size of the cameras.
Meizu 17 develops incredible speed in 5G networks
This year, Meizu announced plans for the intensive development of a line of smartphones with support for 5g networks. Meizu Vice President for technological development Liang Dong Ming announced four models at once, led by the flagship Meizu 17 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Its announcement will take place in the first half of 2020.
This week, an unnamed Meizu smartphone was tested at the Meizu Science and Technology Park to determine available download speeds and returns on fifth-generation mobile networks. Presumably, Meizu 17 took part in the testing. A screenshot of the result was published on the social network Weibo.

In the laboratory, Meizu 17 developed a download speed of 556 Mbit / s, and an upload speed of 75.1 Mbit / s with a maximum delay of 20 ms and an average of 4 ms.
Live Photos of the realme X50 display confirm rumors of a dual front-end
Live Photos of the realme X50 display were published in Chinese media. The panels are shown on the reverse side so that it was possible to see the substrate and the loop. In addition, two holes for front cameras are visible in the upper right corner.

The realme X50 will be equipped with a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 765g processor with support for simultaneous dual-channel Wi-Fi and 5G for maximum data transfer speed. A liquid system with a copper heat sink tube is provided for cooling the processor.

The smartphone will be presented on January 7.

In this release of Insider information: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 may show in mid-summer; HUAWEI is preparing the announcement of important new products; Meizu 17th is seen on a quality render; it became known what Apple saved when developing the iPhone 9.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 may show in mid-summer
On February 17, Max Weinbach, editor-in-chief of the XDA website, announced that the Samsung  Galaxy Note 20 could be released in July, at about the same time as the Galaxy Fold 2. According to reports, the phablet will receive a screen on the entire front panel, as well as the front camera installed under the display matrix.

The main camera will receive the same specifications as the Galaxy S20 Ultra, including 100x zoom. The basic configuration of the smartphone will be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 flagship platform and, possibly, a 5G modem.
HUAWEI is preparing an announcement of important new products
On February 23, HUAWEI plans to organize an online conference for the official premiere of new gadgets. Due to the cancellation of the Barcelona Mobile World Congress 2020 exhibition, the company changed the format of the meeting. However, the broadcast will be available to everyone in English.

The event will take place under the slogan “Connecting Opportunities Together” and will touch upon the “1 + 8 + N” concept introduced by HUAWEI last year. This means that anything can be presented at the event: from smartphones to wearable accessories and computers. Perhaps closer to the date of the announcement, HUAWEI specifies the topic of the meeting.
Meizu 17th spotted on a quality render
Insider posted a high-quality rendering of the upcoming Meizu 17th flagship on his Twitter page. It is clearly visible that four cameras and a circular LED flash are installed at the back, and the entire front part is occupied by a display with a front camera embedded at the top edge.

The exact name and characteristics of the new Meizu are not disclosed. It is rumored to get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, a 5G modem and a built-in fingerprint scanner. The date of the announcement is unknown.
Disclosed a key feature of the iPhone 9
iPhone 9, better known as iPhone SE 2, may be presented at the end of March, but we know very little about this device. It is known that the device will receive the design of the iPhone 8, a 4.7-inch screen, a Home button with a fingerprint scanner, an Apple A13 processor, 3 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of internal memory.
iPhone 9 should improve the financial performance of the company, so engineers have simplified some of the characteristics to reduce the cost of production. This especially affected the rear camera of the smartphone.

According to reports by Chinese insiders, a single camera with a resolution of 7 megapixels will be installed at the back. In this case, the smartphone will not receive an updated 7P lens due to a decrease in production volumes due to coronavirus. With a price of $399 or $499, the iPhone 9 will be an attractive solution for everyone who doesn’t care about the smartphone’s photo quality.

In this release of insider information: new Samsung smartwatch has been certified; realme X3 "live" photos have been published; a new teaser revealed the characteristics of the Meizu 17 main camera; Geekbench has the results of testing another realme smartphone.
New Samsung smart watches have been certified

According to insiders, Samsung plans to expand the line of smart watches Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active with another series of devices. In the base of the Chinese regulator CMIIT, two accessories were noticed at once: SM-R840/845 and SM-R850/855. It is noteworthy that both gadgets will receive 8 GB of internal memory - this is twice as much as previous generations, and the battery capacity will be 330 mAh. New items will be presented in two versions: with support for LTE and without.
Published "live" photos of realme X3

The authoritative informant Digital Chat Station posted on Weibo social network a photo of the unannounced smartphone realme X3, a key feature of which may be the presence of a good zoom. Judging by the picture, three main cameras will be placed on the back side of the device on a characteristic glass strip. The characteristics of the sensors and the smartphone itself have not yet been revealed.
New teaser revealed the characteristics of the Meizu 17 main camera

Shortly before the official presentation of the flagship Meizu 17, the manufacturer published a new teaser containing information about the sensor of the main camera. It will be the 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 sensor. Also on the image, one of the options for coloring the device is clearly visible - the gadget will be available in dark green.
Among the expected characteristics of the model, previously published by insiders, there is a 90-Hz display, a 4,500 mAh battery with support for fast charging, as well as a horizontal arrangement of the main camera unit.
Geekbench released test results for another realme smartphone

The range of the realme brand will soon include another smartphone, the realme Narzo 10. The results of testing this medium-budget model appeared on the popular site Geekbench.
According to the published information, the smartphone will get 4 GB of RAM and a MediaTek Helio G80 processor. The device managed to score 337 points in single-core testing and 1119 points in multi-core testing. Initially, the company planned to introduce this model in mid-April, but due to the pandemic, it decided to postpone the release.

In this release of insider information: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will get an updated camera and a lower price; the next iPhone will be equipped with a fingerprint scanner under the display; new information and renderings of Meizu 17 Pro have been published; the image of the unannounced Oppo A92 smartphone has leaked to the network.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will get an updated camera and a lower price
According to insiders, Samsung is actively working on the second generation of flexible smartphone Galaxy Fold 2. According to a recent leak, the device will feature not only a display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz but also the presence of three rear cameras with a resolution of 64, 16, and 12 megapixels and dual optical stabilization.

According to a source close to the company, Samsung is interested in reducing the cost of the new product by at least $100 compared to its predecessor. Thus, the cost of the Galaxy Fold 2 can range from $1880 to $1890.
iPhone 12 will get a fingerprint scanner under the display

According to another leak, Qualcomm is developing an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner specifically for OLED display supplier BOE. Interest in this device is due to the fact that BOE is one of Apple's key suppliers. According to analysts, this may indicate the appearance of a sub-screen fingerprint scanner in the iPhone of 2020.
The Chinese edition of Economic Daily News reports that at least one of Apple's new smartphones will get a similar solution this year.
Published renderings of Meizu 17 Pro and information about the features of the smartphone case

On the eve of the presentation, Meizu reveals more and more details about the new flagship Meizu 17 Pro. Another leak revealed the appearance of the device shown on the press renderers. Moreover, the company confirmed that this model will be enclosed in a ceramic case.

The official teaser with the image of the smartphone was presented by Meizu itself. Among the features of the new product, it is worth noting the horizontal block of the main camera, the use of the Sony IMX686 sensor, and support for 5G. The device will be presented on May 8.
OPPO A92 smartphone will have an L-shaped main camera module installed

An image of an unannounced OPPO A92 smartphone leaked to the network. Its feature is the presence of the main camera unit, where the sensor is located in the shape of the letter L. According to past leaks, the gadget will receive sensors with a resolution of 48, 8, 2, and 2 megapixels. The new product will be based on the Snapdragon 665 processor and equipped with 8/128 GB of memory.

In this release of insider information: the release date of the new OnePlus Z smartphone has become known; Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro are preparing for release; Meizu 17 Pro will receive one of the main features of the iPad Pro (2020).
The release date of the new OnePlus Z smartphone has become known

Following the presentation of the flagship smartphones OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, the company is preparing for the presentation of the more affordable OnePlus Z model, which users never expected during the previous event. According to insider information, the company will present the device in July this year - the corresponding teaser has already appeared on the network.
Past leaks pointed to OnePlus plans to equip the "lite" version of the smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity 1000L processor and a modem with support for fifth-generation mobile networks. The back of the device is supposed to house the main camera unit of three sensors. Other specifications and the cost of the upcoming new product are still unknown.
Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro are preparing for the release

In the database of the Chinese regulator 3C, two new Redmi gadgets were registered at once under the code numbers M2004J7AC and M2004J7BC. According to a well-known network informant, we are talking about unannounced smartphones Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro.
According to the source, the devices will be built on the basis of the MediaTek Dimensity 800 and 800 Plus mobile platforms, respectively. The younger version of the device will receive support for 22.5 W fast charging technology, while the Pro version will “pump” the 33 W power supply. When the presentation will take place, and how much the news will cost customers, the network informant does not specify.
Meizu 17 Pro will receive one of the main features of the new iPad

After the announcement of the presentation date of the flagship smartphone Meizu 17 Pro, company representatives regularly publish new teasers that reveal the technical features of the gadget. Another image emphasizes the presence of a 3D depth sensor, which is located on the back of the device.
Presumably, this module will work similarly to that Apple installed in the iPad Pro (2020). It is necessary to expand the functionality of applications that use augmented and virtual reality technologies.
The presentation of the Meizu 17 Pro and its basic version called Meizu 17 will take place on May 8, 2020.