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Best and latest Phones with IR blaster or IR Sensor

latest Phones with IR blaster

Phones with an IR Blaster or IR Sensor works as an universal remote when it comes to control electronic devices like TV or Air Conditioner. Much of the mobile companies like Samsung and HTC have stopped implementing IR port on their devices but you can still Enjoy IR remote option on devices from Huawei and Xiaomi.

Let’s first understand what is this IR Blaster or IR Sensor ?

IR simply means Infrared Sensor. If your device is equipped with IR sensor it will allow the device to send commands through Infrared rays to another electronic device. You can operate any TV or Air Conditioner with the use of IR Sensor but the other device also needs to be IR Compatible.

Without wasting much time let’s know some of the very Best and latest Phones with IR blaster or IR Sensor

Xiaomi Redmi Y3

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 was announced in April 2019, Redmi Y3 is one of the latest mobile from the house of Xiaomi which do sports IR Blaster. Redmi Y3 flaunts 6.26inch HD+ display size which goes along with IPS LCD display type. It comes along with 720 x 1520 pixels display resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. Gorilla Glass V5 and splash resistant design makes it worth buying.

Performance is not an issue as it comes with Snapdragon 632 (14 nm) which is well powered by an Octa-core processor. Redmi Y3 have 3GB and 4GB of RAM option with 32GB and 64GB of Internal storage respectively. Can expand memory upto 512 GB with a help of dedicated slot which is very impressive.

Flagship runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 9 out of the box.  Device is packed with dual camera set up at the back which consists of 12MP + 2 MP sensors and 32MP sensor at the front. Redmi Y3 has a massive 4000 mAh battery which does supports Fast battery charging 10W.

Specs

  • 6.26 inches, 97.8 cm2 (~81.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
  • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
  • Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 9
  • 64 GB, 4 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM, Expandable up to 512GB
  • 12 MP + 2 MP rear, 32 MP front camera
  • Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery

 

Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei P30 Pro was announced in March 2019. It comes with one of the most powerful HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset which is powered by an Octa core processor. Mali-G76 MP10 on this device for playing all graphic intensive games. Device runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1 out of the box.

Huawei P30 Pro flaunts 6.47 inches FDH+ display size, OLED display panel with Display resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. 19.5:9 aspect ratio and with 398 PPI density makes the display much suitable for playing games and watching movies. Device hold a very premium look with it’s back glass body design and aluminum frame. IP68 certification makes this device waterproof and dustproof which we loved the most.

Huawei P30 Pro is bundled with quad camera at the back which consists of 40MP+20MP+8MP+TOF 3D camera. At the front the device carries 32MP sensor. Massive 4200 mAh battery with Fast battery charging 40W (70% in 30 min) is something great. It comes with 6GB and 8GB of RAM option with 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of internal storage respectively. Internal storage can be expanded upto 256GB using nano memory card.

Device it missed 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio but it does carries NFC, Type C port with OTG Compatibility, Wireless charging, and IR blaster.

Specs

  • 6.47 inches, 102.8 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
  • 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
  • OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Octa-core (2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm)
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1
  • 128/256/512 GB, 8 GB RAM or 128 GB, 6 GB RAM
  • 40MP+20MP+8MP+TOF 3D rear, 32MP front camera
  • Non-removable Li-Po 4200 mAh battery

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

latest Phones with IR blaster

Xiaomi Redmi note 7 Pro was announced in February 2019 and it is one of the better seller. Redmi Note 7 Pro features 6.3 inches FHD+ display size along with IPS LCD display type. 1080 x 2340 pixels display resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 409 PPI for nice viewing experience. Front is nicely protected by Corning gorilla glass v5 protection.

Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) which is nicely seated upon Octa-core processor. Besides this Adreno 612 GPU for nice gaming experience. Device comes with 4GB and 6GB of RAM option along with 64GB and 128GB of Internal storage. Redmi Note 7 can be expanded up to 256GB using extra memory card. It doesn’t comes with Dedicated card slot.

It runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10 out of the box. Redmi Note 7 Pro carries dual camera at the back which consists of 48 MP + 5 MP sensors and a 13 MP camera sensor at the front. 4000 mAh battery with Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 4) makes it even more special

Specs

  • 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
  • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
  • Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
  • 128 GB, 6 GB RAM or 64 GB, 4 GB RAM, Expandable up to 256GB
  • 48MP +5MP rear, 13MP front camera
  • Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery

 

Xiaomi Mi 9

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Xiaomi Mi 9 was announced in February 2019 and it is one of the most powerful device from the house of Xiaomi as it powered my SDM855 Snapdragon 855 chipset with an octa-core processor for brilliant performance and flawless multitasking experience. Adreno 640 GPU for playing all heavy graphic games with an ease.

Flagship comes with 6.39 inches FHD+ display size, Super AMOLED display panel and 1080 x 2340 pixels display resolution with 19.5:9 ratio. Device offers 403 ppi density. Xiaomi Mi 9 feels much premium due to its back glass body design with aluminum frame. Front side is nicely protected by corning gorilla glass v6 while back glass is protected by corning gorilla glass v5. Mi 9 did missed out IP certification which is one of the downside.

Xiaomi Mi 9 is packed with triple camera set up at the back which consists of 48MP + 16MP + 12MP and 20MP sensor at the front. 3300 mAh battery with Fast battery charging 27W (Quick Charge 4+) which can charge the device very fast. Mi 9 comes with 6GB and 8GB of RAM option with 64GB and 128GB of Internal storage option. There is no option to expand internal storage on this device.

We did miss 3.5mm audio jack and FM radio on this device. But it certainly comes with NFC, Type C port with OTG Compatibility and yes of course IR blaster to control electric appliances.

Specs

  • 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)
  • 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
  • Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
  • Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
  • 64/128 GB, 6/8 GB RAM
  • 48MP + 16MP + 12MP Rear and 20MP front
  • Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery

 

Honor View 20

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Honor View 20 was announced in December 2018. It comes from the house of Honor which is a sub brand of Huawei. Flgship sports a back glass body body design with aluminum frame which makes it look more premium. It comes with large 6.4 inches FHD+ display size carrying 1080 x 2310 pixels display resolution. Other display feature does includes IPS LCD panel, 19.75:9 aspect ratio and 398 PPI density.

Honor View 20 is powered by an octa core processor which is nicely seated upon powerful HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset. Device comes with 6GB and 8GB of RAM option and 128GB and 256GB of internal storage respectively. There is no option to expand internal storage. For gaming flagship does carries Mali-G76 MP10 GPU which helps to run all the graphic intensive games very easily.

Honor View 20 is packed with dual 48MP+TOF 3D stereo camera at the back while 25MP camera at the front. It comes with 4000 mAh battery which can be charged fast due to fast battery charging 18W. Device does miss FM Radio option but it does carries other features like NFC, 3.5mm audio jack and IR blaster.

Specs

  • 6.4 inches, 101.4 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • 1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
  • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Octa-core (2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm)
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic UI 2
  • 256 GB, 8 GB RAM or 128 GB, 6/8 GB RAM
  • 48MP+TOF 3D stereo camera rear, 25MP front
  • Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery

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So guys this was out list for Latest mobiles with IR blaster. There are some more devices which supports IR blaster like Xiaomi Redmi note 7, LG G5, Honor 8, Xiaomi Mi A1, Xiaomi Mi A2, Huawei P 20 Pro.

 

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