HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has continued to rapidly renew its portfolio of Nokia Android smartphones by today announcing the availability of Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 2.1 in Ghana.
Offering access to the latest Google services, such as the Google Assistant, the trio of smartphones continues to deliver a pure, secure and up-to-date Android experience with Android One and Android Go, combined with the premium craftsmanship and design expected from a Nokia smartphone and the performance to match. (more…)
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces that the Nokia 7 plus has been selected as the Consumer Smartphone of the Year by the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). The EISA Awards are judged by the world’s largest independent panel comprising over 55 of the most respected specialist magazines and websites. (more…)
Following the global debut in Dubai, Infinix Note 5 was on Saturday 7th July 2018 unveiled at the Plush Movenpick Hotel in Accra.
Note 5, the brand’s “Beyond Intelligent” smartphone, was outdoored as part of the Android One program, designed to deliver a software experience by Google.
Encased in the beautifully designed hardware of the Note 5, Android One brings secure and smart AI-powered innovations like the Google Assistant and Google Lens to everyone.
“Targeting trendsetters, and young professionals, Infinix Note 5 comes with a software experience designed by Google, combined with great hardware from Infinix/TRANSSION. We empower our users to go beyond the limit with our newest breakthrough technology. All while they enjoy an intelligent lifestyle through the fusion of technology and stylishness. In partnership with Google on Android One, we will provide the young generations with unprecedented mobile experience and revolutionize their mobile life with Note 5.” Said Benjamin Jiang, Managing Director of Infinix Mobile.
Equipped with an amazing display, the “Beyond Intelligent” Note 5 smartphone provides users with superb viewing and entertainment experience with an Infinity 6.0’’ FHD screen and an 18:9 screen ratio. The edge-to-edge screen also makes the device look stunning, both from a design and a technological perspective.
The Note 5 device features a perfect 16MP low-light front camera, which allows selfie lovers to take professional selfies even in low light. As for the rear camera, it is supported by a 12MP resolution.
Its long-lasting battery will provide 3 days on average usage with a 4500mAh battery, built with a 3A Fast Charge, which will keep users fully functional throughout the day.
Speaking on the partnership, Arif Chowdhury, Group Vice President TRANSSION said: “As a provider of mobile devices and mobile value-added services in global emerging markets, we focus on serving a wide range of consumer groups and we firmly believe that the mobile communication device that has revolutionized social life belongs to everyone. We are pleased to partner with Google to cater to the young generations and present them with an intelligent and trendy lifestyle with the launch of Note 5.”
“If you get a new smartphone you expect it to be amazing. That’s why we teamed up with TRANSSION through our Android One program. Together we strive to give users a range of smartphones, such as the Infinix Note 5, that combine beautiful hardware with Google’s smartly designed software – from the latest AI-powered innovations to the highest grade of security,” said Mahir Sahin, Director Android Partnerships for Africa.
Infinix Note 5 will also support Google Lens – a new way to search what you see and interact with the world around you. You can take action on text, identify distinct plant and animal breeds, learn more about popular landmarks and discover products similar to the ones that catch your eye – like furniture and apparel. The feature will be available right in the Note 5 camera and through the Google Assistant.
Infinix is committed to bringing cutting-edge technology and stylish designed mobile devices like the Note 5 to young generations.
Infinix Note 5 Specifications
Network: 4G
OS Version: Android One
Display: 6.0″FHD+; 18:9,TDDI; 2.5D
Processor: MT6763
Dimensions: 158*75*8.4mm – 2.5D glass
ROM / RAM: 32GB+3GB/64GB+4GB
Battery: 4500mAh
Front “Selfie” camera: 16 MP, low light selfie; 4in1
Back camera: 12MP,1.25um large pixel;F2.0
About Infinix
Infinix is a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings designed for young generations who desire to live a smart lifestyle. Launched in 2013, Infinix is committed to building cutting-edge technology and fashionably designed dynamic mobile devices to create globally-focused intelligent life experiences through a merging of fashion + technology. Though daily interactions, these intuitive products become part of a lifestyle that represents trend-setting and intelligent experiences for young people around the world. Infinix currently promotes five product lines: ZERO, NOTE, HOT, S, and SMART in a globally marketplace reaching countries in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and South Asia. With the brand spirit of challenging the norms, Infinix smart devices are designed specifically for young people who want to stand out, reach out and in sync with the world.
On Saturday, 7th of July 2018, Infinix Ghana launched the new Infinix Note 5 at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra.
The event started with a cultural performance and a speech by the Brand Manager of Infinix Ghana, who spoke about how far Infinix has come and how much love it has received in Ghana.
The Infinix Note Series is known for Big Screen and Big Battery, and the Note 5 is no different. Also, Infinix Ghana partnered with Google to make sure the device is always up to date on Security and OS.
The unveiling of the new Infinix Note 5 was done by Patricia Mensah, Global trainer of Infinix Mobile in Ghana.
It was followed by an experience session where everyone had the chance to experience the phone and assess the features for a period of time.
The Infinix Note 5 sells in Ghana at a recommended retail price of GHS 810.
This year’s Infinix Note 5 is all about Android One and the numerous benefits it brings to the Infinix line. The Infinix Note 5 was launched in Dubai as a successor to last year’s Infinix Note 4.
Infinix’s note series are typically be targeted at individuals who are looking for a productivity smartphone but don’t have enough money to pay for more. As such, the new Note 5 tows the line.
Confirmed: There is also a Note 5 Pro, which will have higher RAM and storage as well as come with Infinix’x own stylus, dubbed the Xpen.
The Infinix Note 5 Pro also known as Infinix Note 5 Stylus and it is the more advanced version of Infinix’s most anticipated smartphone of the year, the Infinix Note 5. The Pro version, of course, comes with the Stylus Pen which can be pulled out from the device’s body.
Infinix has already released two devices this year (4 smartphones in all). These are the Infinix S3 and S3 Pro, and the Hot 6 and Hot 6 Pro with full view display and Snapdragon processors but the Note 5 comes with a MediaTek Processor. Some are disappointed it didn’t come with a Snapdragon also.
This year in terms of design, the Note 5 and Note 5 Pro has a glossy back which easily makes it the most stunning Infinix smartphone yet. The fingerprint scanner is now back to the back as expected to give way for the trending full screen.
But the secret to the Note 5 are not just in the specs. It’s about the partnership with Google and the Android One Experience.
Features of the Infinix Note 5 and Note 5 Pro
Android One – Simple, Secure, Fresh, Smart
The Infinix Note 5 provides a whole new experience to smartphone dynamics. By partnering with Google’s Android One, a pure form of Android, the Note 5 introduces an advanced feel through Android One’s better hardware integration with core Google services resulting in seamless operations.
6.0″ FHD 18:9 Infinity Display, See the world without boundaries
The Note 5 has a 6.0 Inches 18:9 FHD Infinity screen that is empowered by MiraVisiton to bring you a new Visual experience across extreme lighting conditions while saving your battery power consumption by half, setting the pace of excellence in smartphone visuals.
Google Search
Use the Google app to find the information you’re interested in and find quick answers to your questions.
You can search for nearby restaurants and shops and find out the results of football matches and schedules. In addition, you can search for the latest news and information about your favourite movies and when they will be shown in the movies.
Never miss the best moments with AI Camera
12MP smart rear camera that recognizes your environment and various light shades and picks the best suitable settings for a high-quality image, with it you have the capacity to capture aIi the wonderful moments of life in the most elegant and stylish way.
Low—light Al Selfie
You can count on the Note 5 to give you the very best of selfies anywhere, anytime with its perfect low-light front camera.
A truly smart Camera with optimized software functions and facial image database that is not only matched with each selfie for the best image quality specs but also has the capability to learn and improve on itself with each taken selfie.
3—day Battery life, always take charge
3-days life batter with an intelligent process manager that learns your device usage habits and deactivates background processes for less used apps accordingly, and a magnificent wake-up control with asynchronous heartbeat enabling up to 4 times power save on black screen mode, giving an improved battery power efficiency by over 50%.
Scan yourfingerprint to experience the convenience of secure ID access. The smart Fingerprint key eliminates complicated passwords and provides secure unlocking, wakes dormant apps, and enables privacy control in various other applications.
Difference between Infinix Note 5 and Infinix Note 5 Pro
Feature
Infinix Note 5
Infinix Note 5 Pro
Display
6-inch HD Full Display, 18:9 aspect ratio
6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen 1080 x 2160 pixels
RAM and Storage
3GB RAM; 32GB internal storage
4GB RAM; 64GB internal storage
Processor
MediaTek Helio P23 Processor
Octa-core 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio P23 MT6763T
Camera
12MP main camera 16MP selfie camera
12MP + 5MP rear camera 16MP selfie camera
Security
Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
Battery
4500mAh
4500mAh non-removable Li-Po Battery
Operating System
Runs Android 8.1 Oreo
Runs Android 8.1 Oreo
Stylus
No
Yes
Network
Supports 4G networks
Supports 4G networks
Pricing and Availability of the Infinix Note 5 and Note 5 Pro
So Google has partnered with Infinix again to make another Android One Device – this time the Infinix Note 5.
A lot of Infinix Fans are happy about the device because it will offer updates and bring a little more smartness, per the partnership with Google. (more…)
Infinix Note 5, the latest addition to the flagship Infinix Note series is being rumoured for release on June 24th. Boasting advanced technology and exciting new features, the new release will have the potential to give its competitors a real challenge.
Infinix Note 5 – Beyond Intelligent
The Note 5 is expected to maintain its history of bringing something extra to the market. Offering a plethora of new and upgraded features, it is heard that the phone will provide a full HD+ display based on an 18:9 screen ratio. (more…)
TECNO has just unveiled the TECNO Spark 2 at events at Accra and Kumasi.
For a lot of people looking to get into the smartphone game (first-time smartphone users), this phone will make a very good entry-level device.
This device which is the second version of the TECNO SPARK series fuses the computing ability of a high-end smartphone with the top-of-the-line user experience of the latest Google Android™ Oreo™ System (Go edition).
If compared to last year’s TECNO Spark, the new TECNO Spark 2 offers more in terms of features and design. The TECNO Spark/Spark plus flaunted a 13MP high-sensitivity camera which helps users get better imaging results anytime, anywhere and in any type of lighting condition and on the brightness aspect.
According to TECNO, the new Spark 2 showcases a display that is 12.5% brighter than any regular smartphone.
TECNO Spark 2 Specifications
Display
6.0 ” HD Full Display
RAM and Storage
1GB RAM; 16GB internal storage
Processor
1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor
Camera
13MP Auto-Focus primary camera with Ring flash 8MP front camera with dual flash
Security
Fingerprint Scanner, Face Scanner (Face ID)
Battery
3500 mAh
Operating System
Runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
Network
Supports 4G networks
Features of the TECNO Spark 2
Full Display & Full Fun
6” full display with high screen-to-body ratio brings you a greater fun into your view. It displays a fabulous world with enhanced clarity and brightness.
The full-display device produces an immersive experience when you stream videos, read books, and capture images on the phone.
“Hi-light Camera” Never Miss Every Moment
Life is full of surprises. Turn on your camera, recording each of your selfies via 8MP front camera, and using the built-in filters to beautify the expression of the mood.
Then mark your life via 13 MP rear bright camera. Whether it’s recording yourself or your life, what might happen only once in life is turned into pictures that are always there with SPARK 2.
Smart Lighting & Perfect Shooting
With its unique intelligent flash system, SPARK 2 gives you breathtaking photo experiences. The newly upgraded mix flash 2.0, with dual front flash, screen flash and rear ring flash, SPARK 2 will be there, day or night helping you make the perfect shooting.
Stand Out in Photos with Portrait Mode
Put an SLR camera in your pocket. The camera uses precise 3D facial detection and bokeh effect to the artistic portrait shots. Portrait mode blurs things that are not part of the main story you want to convey.
The camera captures more light through an F/2.0 aperture and the back flash illuminates in low light to produce soft light with the night mode.
The SPARK 2 lets you have a crisp, clear, and vibrant photos at night and dark conditions.
Face ID: Unlock With a Glance
SPARK 2 collects 128 recognition points on your face and can identify you immediately. Access your phone via the face unlock securely and speedily. It reads your face and identifies who you are. This careful design delivers speed and power, for any time and anywhere.
Android™ 8.1
The operating system has been upgraded to the latest Android™ 8.1. Every aspect of the system has been improved to make your life simpler and more efficient.
One-step temperature reduction giving you better mobile experience. Spark 2 with 1GB RAM runs the Android™ 8.1 (Go edition)
When it comes to what phones are going to be released next, no consumer wants to be taken by surprise, but that’s what phone manufacturers want.
Afterall, if you already know about what’s coming, you wouldn’t be so much interested in it when it finally comes.
Well, we have some fresh news on an upcoming TECNO Phone, code named: TECNO CF7. We first spotted the new phone on popular testing site Geekbench under the name: “TECNO MOBILE LIMITED TECNO CF7.
The two entries for the TECNO CF7 on Geekbench
That particular name has only been tested twice on Geekbench, all within the last 5 days. And from the results above, it appears TECNO may well be done with production and are tweaking the software of the new phone.
For example, The June 11, 2018 test gives the phone a single core score of 673 and a multi-core score of 1851 while the June 12, 2018 test gives results of a slightly higher performance – 683 for single core and 1921 for multi-core.
If TECNO is indeed testing the software on the phone, then it means they may be preparing to launch the phone soon.
So what does the detailed Geekbench score say about the phone? Well, not much but enough to give us a clue to what phone it might be.
Detailed results from Geekbench in what looks like a new TECNO Spark
The first thing you would notice is that this new phone would run Android 8.1.0. Well, we don’t expect this to be “pure Android” as TECNO is definitely going to skin it with their “HiOS”.
As the phone is yet to be released, it is again safe to assume that the results from Geekbench may not be a 100%, but they shouldn’t differ much from the final product we should see.
At the performance side, there is the MediaTek MT6739WW Processor clocking @ 1.50 GHz and a meagre 2GB of ram.
Then comes the name of the Phone.
TECNO has mainly the Camon, Phantom and Spark series, along with some other phones which do not form so much of a series. This year, there has already been three Camon Phone – The Camon CM, The Camon X and the Camon X Pro. The Phantom phones as we have become accustomed to will drop somewhere during the last quarter of the year, so that leaves us with Spark.
Apart from the analysis on TECNO’s series, the specs also point to the path of a Spark phone. 2GB Ram and 4 cores with a 1.5 GHz processor, sure, a Tecno Spark.
Fans of Infinix will be happy the Infinix Hot 6 – successor to the Infinix Hot 5 is here and available to buy. With the Hot 6, Infinix has provided a true “2018 smartphone”, with the inclusion of a rear dual camera set up and an 18:9 screen ratio.
A quick look at the front of the phone will show that design-wise, Infinix has been apt – providing smaller bezels for a bigger display.
Infinix Hot 6 Specs Highlight
Display: 6.0-inch, TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
OS: Android 8.1 with XOS Hummingbird 3.3
Processor: Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 CPU
Storage and Ram: 16GB with 1GB Ram (up to 128GB with a memory card)
Rear Camera: Dual 13MP + 2MP
Front Camera: 5MP with Flash
Security: Fingerprint Sensor, Face ID
Battery: 4000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
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Infinix Hot 6 Pro Specs Highlight
Display: 6.0-inch, TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels
OS: Android 8.1 with XOS Hummingbird 3.3
18:9 Aspect Ratio
Processor: Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 CPU
Storage and Ram: 32GB with 2GB Ram (up to 128GB with a memory card)
Rear Camera: Dual 13MP + 2MP
Front Camera: 5MP with Flash
Security: Fingerprint Sensor, Face ID
Battery: 4000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
Difference between Infinix Hot 6 and Infinix Hot 6 Pro
The two phones have a lot in common.
They both come with the same 6-inch HD+ capacitive touchscreen with 720 x 1440 pixels in resolution. They are both bezel-less with stunning displays as well. This means you get the same visual experience with both smartphones, there’s no difference here.
When it comes to the Camera, both the Hot 6 and Hot 6 Pro sport dual 13MP + 2MP rear shooters are and 5MP front camera. No differences here too.
When it comes to performance, the Hot 6 and it’s pro counterpart are both are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chip, a Quad-core processor clocking at 1.4GHz, offering fast performance. The Adreno 308 graphics processor runs everything relating to graphics here.
Check out the differences between the Infinix Hot 6 and the Infinix Hot 6 Pro:
Spec
Infinix Hot 6
Infinix Hot 6 Pro
Storage
16GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card
32GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card
Ram
1GB
2GB
Features of the Infinix Hot 6 and Hot 6 Pro
Design and Display
Infinix maintains the trend of making recent smartphones in the market with a slim bezel and compact design. The Infinix Hot 6 and Hot 6 Pro still belong to the budget category with a plastic design peculiar to this sector of the market.
It appears long due to the 18:9 aspect ratio with close to maximum utilisation of the space up front. Two rear cameras are arranged at the top left corner of the smartphone while the fingerprint sensor is towards the centre with Infinix logo below it.
There’s a not too crisp display in place with dark bars surrounding it and little bezel to the side.
Battery
One of the areas, the Infinix Hot 6 impresses is the battery capacity which is not really behemoth but is enough for extensive usage. There’s a 4, 000 mAh battery running the show on both devices and both come with quick charge to get the phone powered up in no time.
Camera
There is more or less the same sensors on both smartphones. There’s dual camera at the back featuring a primary 13MP as well as a 2MP and a single one up front. Same as the other model, you have a 5MP camera for selfies along with a flash on the front of the Infinix Hot 6 Pro.
Performance
The Hot 6 and Hot 6 Pro were initially rumoured to be shipped with the MediaTek Helio P23 but the company deem it fit to go the Hot S3 way by bringing in an older version of Qualcomm processor, the Snapdragon 425 along at 1.4GHz Quad-core coupled with Adreno 308. This processor allows the device to control its performance and graphics including intense and resource hungry games.
The phone comes in two variants, 1GB RAM + 16GB storage and 2GB RAM + 32GB storage but they can be expandable up to 128GB via micro SD card slot. The phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo with XOS 3.2 on top.
Infinix Hot 6 and hot 6 Pro Pricing and Availability
To be honest, the Infinix Hot 6 won’t multitask heavy apps swiftly, with just 2GB RAM and running on Oreo which takes up almost 1GB of RAM. The Infinix Hot 6 Pro may be able to multitask heavy apps smoothly with 2GB of RAM.
You should go for the Hot 6, only if you’re a user of light apps but if you want to take things further, the Infinix Hot 6 Pro is highly recommended.
