8 finest gadgets MWC 2018: from the "banana» Nokia smartphone up to the future
Devices / / December 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 +
The main announcement at MWC 2018 has made Samsung, presented a reinterpreted flagship Galaxy S9 series. As before, the device is positioned as a model in two sizes, but they are different now, not only in size and rechargeable batteries, and a camera. That camera was the main feature of the new products.
Galaxy S9 S9 + and received 12 megapixel sensor main variable diaphragm of f / 1,5 to f / 2,4. This feature makes it easier to adapt to different lighting conditions, whether it is total darkness or a bright sunny day. The camera can record 4K video at 60 frames per second and Super Slow 720p-rollers at 960 frames.
Following in the path Apple, Samsung has decided to allocate a larger diagonal PHABLET more and more the main camera. It provides the opportunity to double the optical zoom and high-quality blur the background, which is clearly appreciate all the fans portrait shooting.
Sony Xperia XZ2
Xperia XZ2 can be called a long-awaited novelty, since the last few years this is the first Sony flagship really fresh design. Manufacturer was able not only to move away from the traditional pattern, but also to make a smartphone different from competitors.
It is encouraging that the transition to the new design took place simultaneously with the transition to the new screen format 18: 9. Xperia XZ2 looks modern, stylish and quite competitive. He has top-end toppings, led by chip Snapdragon 845 different HDR-display and pumped in all respects sound, complemented by Dynamic Vibration System Technology (DVS). Last, ensuring synchronization of sound and vibration, allowing a better feel for the action taking place in movies and games.
Camera in single leader 19 Mn 5-axis stabilization. Its main feature - the ability to record slow motion video to 1080p-at 960 frames per second. Do the same at the Galaxy S9 these videos are written only in lower quality - 720p.
Huawei MateBook X Pro
The new flagship of Huawei at the show were not provided, but without them, the manufacturer was able to rivet the attention. The main novelty of the company became ultrabook MateBook X Pro. This holder 14-inch screen with a luminance of 450 nits, resolution 3000 × 2000 pixels and, most interestingly, the maximum narrow limits.
Space for your webcam above the screen or below is not found, so the manufacturer has placed it on the special upper row of the keyboard. One pressing it extends, the other hides back into the housing.
Despite the powerful filling with chips Intel Core i5 / i7 and NVIDIA MX150 graphics shell thickness was only 14.6 mm and weighs 1.33 kg. Compromises on the part of the port to avoid possible: a full-size USB 3.0, a regular USB Type-C and even a USB Type-C enabled Thunderbolt 3.
Nokia 8110 4G
Nokia has continued the tradition of the legendary revival of cell phones, firing Nokia 8110 4G. This updated version of the known dialer 90, which is due to the curved shape and yellow called banana. The original well known to many in the film "The Matrix."
The predecessor inherited not only the shape but also the socket slider, a shift which gives access to the keyboard and allows you to automatically answer an incoming call. The phone comes with a set of applications for access to popular social networks and more Google services. Support 4G and Wi-Fi allows you to use it as a Wi-Fi-router.
Nokia 7 Plus
All Nokia brought to the MWC five devices, Among which was the flagship of Nokia and Sirocco 8, but more attention should be paid middle-class model Nokia 7 Plus. This smartphone, some Western journalists dubbedNokia 7 Plus hands-on: A Pixel 2 XL for the frugal set ekonomvariantom Pixel 2 XL, as they are like the front, and the two are working on a clean OS Android.
Nokia 7 Plus belongs to the family of Android One, and therefore the key of renovation it will receive one of the first. Smartphone equipped with a 6-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9 and rather narrow limits, a powerful processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM and the battery to 3800 mAh.
One of the main features of a smartphone has become a double main camera for 12 + 13 MP camera with ZEISS optics. The second sensor is designed for the optical zoom without loss of quality. For selfie meets 16-megapixel camera with ZEISS lenses.
Asus ZenFone 5 and 5z
These two smartphones Asus got different processors and memory capacity, but in design, size and other characteristics are identical. Both are inspired by the iPhone X, and the manufacturer does not even try to hide it. The similarity with the Apple flagship is manifested not only in the unusual cut-out display, but also in the design of the rear panel.
Chamber of each of the smartphone includes Sony IMX363 sensor 12 Mn (f / 1,8) and an additional 8 megapixel lens for wide angle shutter (120 °). With the 8-megapixel front-facing camera can shoot animated ZeniMoji, something similar to Apple's animodzi.
Masthead ZenFone 5z, the flagship high-grade 2018 with a chip Snapdragon 845, which will be available to many competitors. In Europe, it should cost between 479 euros, which means that in Russia it is possible to calculate the price of about 35 000 rubles.
vivo APEX
As part of the implementation of innovative development company Vivo tries to be ahead of the rest. Another confirmation - featured smartphone at MWC concept APEX. This is not a production model, but rather a prototype designed to demonstrate what will be smartphones near future.
One of the main features of Vivo APEX became a screen, which occupies 98% of the front panel. Such an indicator provides a call it the frameless of smartphones. Selfie camera of 8 MP had to hide right in the top face, where she, like the periscope, extends upon activation.
From the usual dynamics also had to be abandoned, it is integrated directly into the resonant display glass. Also, we should mention a fingerprint reader, built-in screen and occupying all its lower half. That is to put a finger can be in any place, which is obviously more convenient to selected small areas.
ZTE Blade V9
ZTE demonstrated at MWC Blade V9, which representatives of some authoritative resource namedAndroid Police's Best of MWC 2018 awards one of the best budget smartphones. In many respects it is a merit of pure version of Android on board, however, it is difficult to say which version will come to Russia. This may be a modification of the shell MiFavor UI.
Be that as it may, the specifications are identical in any form. The smartphone has a 5.7-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9 and a resolution of FHD +, Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 450, NFC module for contactless payment, as well as good for your camera class.
The main unit has received a dual-aperture 16-megapixel sensor with six lenses and f / 1,8 aperture. It will add a 5 megapixel for measuring the depth of field and background blur properly. Front camera for selfie 13 MP. Housing smartphone in a glass, some featuring spectacular colors shimmering in the light.