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Nov 8, 2021

OnePlus is known for the most memorable special edition phones around and the latest involves the OnePlus Nord 2. The brand is partnering with Bandai Namco to launch the OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition. It will feature its very own story depicting PAC-MAN’s journey into the OnePlus universe.

Oliver Zhang says that the special edition phone will deliver in two key areas (via Android Authority). Firstly, it will offer the “signature Fast and Smooth experience” that the company is known for. And secondly, it will be “refreshing, exciting, and memorable.”

Now, limited edition OnePlus phones have always had unique, standout designs. But the PAC-MAN variant will be the first to feature a “gamified” UI, proving that OnePlus has clearly put in a lot of effort in designing the device.

The gamified UI will feature OxygenOS icons based on retro video games, unique wallpapers and animations, a unique camera filter, and even a pre-installed PAC-MAN 256 game, among other things. Completing the game will unlock an array of exclusive PAC-MAN content.

Along with customized software, the OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition comes with several hardware design changes as well to stand out from the vanilla variant. There’s a “dual film color, material, and finish (CMF)” that integrates PAC-MAN elements into the body. The back of the phone also sports bits that glow in the dark.

Last but not least, you’ll also find hidden Easter eggs and hidden challenges throughout the interface. These are said to have been developed through a collaborative effort between OnePlus software teams in various countries.

Other than this, the OnePlus Nord 2 x PAC-MAN Edition will be the same as the vanilla version with regard to specifications. There’s the 90Hz panel, the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chip, and a 50MP primary camera, all that will be fed juice through a 4500mAh with support for 65W charging.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G featured — Standard OnePlus Nord 2

The phone will be slightly pricier when compared to the vanilla model. The only variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will cost ₹37,999 ($512) in India, £499 in the UK ($673), and €529 ($612) in Europe.

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You can finally use WhatsApp on multiple devices without a smartphone connection

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Nov 8, 2021

WhatsApp is finally bringing a highly requested feature to its messaging service. The company had promised earlier this year that it would remove the online connection requirement on your smartphone for the chatting platform to be used on multiple devices. Now, this feature is finally here.

Previously, users had to have a stable internet connection on their smartphones to be able to use the messaging service on any other device like a desktop PC, or a laptop. In other words, it had to be linked to your smartphone to have the conversations synced. But now, after several months of beta testing, the social media giant is finally letting users disable this requirement altogether on any linked device. So, you can now run WhatsApp without your phone being connected as well (Via PhoneArena).

Although, the company has limited the number of total devices that can be connected to WhatsApp at the same time to four at the moment. So, look out for the update as it should offer you a new feature under the “Linked devices” tab. After enabling this, WhatsApp will remove all previously connected devices and you will have to manually add them again. But now, these devices can run chats independently from your handset.

Notably, the feature is currently not working on tablets and there are also certain limitations on iPhones like not being able to delete a conversation on a connected device. For the sake of security, the company has added an auto disconnection feature on these connected devices, if WhatsApp is not run on your primary smartphone in 14 days.

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Deal: Fitbit Sense gets $100 OFF on Amazon US

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Nov 8, 2021

Fitbit Sense Smartwatch which generally retails for $299 is now available at a discounted price of $199.95 only at Amazon US. Please note that this is the lowest price yet, given by the FitBit Store on Amazon US.

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Fitbit Sense Smartwatch at $199.95 @Amazon US

Fitbit Sense Smartwatch

Key Features:

State of the art Stress management
Compatible ECG app – monitor heart health
Skin Temperature
Blood Oxygen level monitor
Built-in GPS
Voice assistant – Alexa and Goggle assistant
Optimize your sleep
Battery: up to 6 days on a single charge
Reminders and notifications
Control your smart home devices using voice commands
Colors: Black, Silver and White Gold

Generally retailing for $299 you can now buy Fitbit Sense Smartwatch for a discounted price of $199.95 only at Amazon US. Please note that this is the lowest price yet provided by the seller on Amazon US.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Meizu mblu series to return soon, targeting the 1,500 Yuan ($235) segment

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Nov 8, 2021

Earlier this month, we had reported on Meizu bringing back its mblu series of smartphones. Now, the company has officially confirmed that the mblu lineup will be returning soon and revealed the price segment the upcoming device will target.

According to an official Weibo post (a Chinese microblogging website), the company stated that most of media and consumers await flagship launches but more than 30 percent of all actual buyers purchase smartphones around 1,500 Yuan (roughly 235 US Dollars) and below. The social media post also added that the mblu smartphones are about to return. In other words, the Chinese smartphone maker has basically confirmed that it is gearing up for the launch of a new mblu device that will be positioned in the 1,500 Yuan mid range segment.

Notably, this post also arrives after the company’s first new mblu smartphone in three years called mblu 10 made its appearance on the web. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this smartphone is currently unknown. So we don’t know which processor or specs it would feature. Although, we can expect official teaser posters from the brand or other leaks to reveal some information regarding the smartphone prior to its launch, which is also unknown as of right now. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Huawei’s Smart Car joint venture to launch its first car AVATR E11 on Nov 15

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Nov 8, 2021

Earlier this year, Huawei, CATL, and Changan Automobile had announced their new smart car joint venture. Now, the jointly created high end smart car brand is gearing up to launch its first car model, the AVATR E11 later this month.

The official Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) account of AVATR was officially created earlier today (8th November 2021). On the social media platform, the company announced that it will be launching the new smart car on November 15. For those unaware, the AVATR brand is a joint venture between three leading brands that bring together their different expertise. Huawei will offer smart connectivity through its Huawei Inside in-vehicle smart car solutions while CATL is a global leader for lithium ion battery development and manufacturing.

Lastly, Changan Automobile is a major carmaker in China, and the three brands together plan to release high end smart cars that are electric. Notably, the joint venture is also expected to further boost China’s electric vehicle market. Looking at the Weibo post, the newly established brand has announced the online launch event for November 15, with the AVATR E11 being the first car model from the company.

The E11 is a new medium sized SUV smart car, as per official notes. It boasts CATL’s battery technology along with HI support from the Chinese smartphone giant. Reportedly, this vehicle has an overall length of 4.8 meters and is full electric vehicle. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this car is currently unknown, so stay tuned for more updates as we will be covering its launch.

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ColorOS 12 November rollout plan is here, OPPO Find X3 Pro to get it this month

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Nov 8, 2021

OPPO last year made a slight tweak to the way the ColorOS version numbers go – they are now in sync with the Android version. As such, the latest iteration of the software skin is called ColorOS 12 since it’s layered atop Android 12. The update brings along a slew of UI changes and some new features. It was undergoing testing for the past few months but will soon start going stable according to the fresh November 2021 Roll-out Plan.

The ColorOS 12 November rollout plan reveals that the OPPO Find X3 Pro will be the very first to bag the update in the stable branch. The release will commence mid-November in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand and will be done on a batch-by-batch basis.

Next in line will be the OPPO Find X2 Pro that will start receiving ColorOS 12 from November 17 onwards in India and Indonesia. The phone is joined by the Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition in India and the Find X2 in India and Indonesia. But unlike the Find X3 Pro, these models will get beta and not stable as of yet.

The Reno6 series will be the next to bag ColorOS 12 beta. The Reno6 Pro 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition will be getting the update from November 22 onwards. As for the Indonesian and Saudi Arabian versions of the Reno6 Pro 5G, they will be treated to the same from November 25 onwards.

Last in line is the vanilla OPPO Reno6 5G that will be receiving ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 in India from November 26.

Do note that the above rollout plan is not applicable to carrier-locked models since the updates for such are determined by the carriers themselves.

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GIVEAWAY – Win A REDMI NOTE 11 Pro on Gizmochina

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Nov 8, 2021

Xiaomi launched its new Redmi Note 11 series in China a couple of weeks ago, and we were pretty impressed with the upgrades added to the new device, especially the Redmi Note 11 Pro.

Given that the phone offers one of the best values in its price segment, we have decided to give away one unit of the Redmi Note 11 Pro to one lucky GIZMOCHINA fan. All you have to do is participate in the giveaway event via the gleam widget down below, and you stand a chance to win the phone.

The Giveaway has been running for a week, so if you haven’t already entered it, this is your reminder to participate in it.

In case you want to know how this device fares in real life, you can check out our review here.

Terms & Conditions:

1. This is an international giveaway.
2. Gizmochina is not responsible for lost shipments.
3. Gizmochina is not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway ends. We will contact the winner by email, if the winner doesn’t reply to the email in a week, the winner is deemed to have given up the prize automatically.

POCO M4 Pro 5G Roundup: Specs, Price, Colors, & More – What to Expect!

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Nov 8, 2021

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POCO M4 Pro is finally official. Read more about the device from our launch story here.

[Original Story] POCO may have announced its independence from Xiaomi but continues to largely be nothing more than a sub-brand. As such, its offerings are typically rebranded Xiaomi/Redmi phones running the same software, albeit with some minor tweaks. The upcoming POCO M4 Pro 5G is another of such phones, and we have listed all there’s to know about it ahead of its November 9 launch.

Design & Display

The POCO M4 Pro 5G quite obviously uses the same body as the freshly-launched Redmi Note 11. There are a couple of minor changes to show that it’s a unique model though. Its camera module has been seemingly extended to cover the entire width of the phone for a more stylized appearance. The extension features a large POCO branding. Enthusiasts will easily note that the back resembles last year’s POCO M3.

The M4 Pro 5G’s top edge has a microphone, an IR blaster, and a speaker. Its bottom edge has another mic, a USB-C port, and a second speaker unit. As far as the front side is concerned, its display has a centrally placed punch-hole atop and is supported by a slightly thick chin at the bottom.

The phone has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that delivers an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Cameras on the POCO M4 Pro 5G

The rear camera module on the POCO M4 Pro 5G looks like it houses more cameras than it actually does. There is a separate opening just for the AI logo alone that may look like another camera from a distance. In reality, the phone has a dual-camera setup – a 50MP primary shooter and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. The camera on the front has a 16-megapixel resolution.

Other Specifications

The POCO M4 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset – a recent launch built using the 6nm process. The phone packs a large 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The storage will likely be UFS 2.2.

Apart from this, the device will likely be coming with the same feature list as the Redmi Note 11.

Software

MIUI 13 is yet to make its debut and Android 12 is still undergoing testing for eligible Xiaomi and Poco phones. Thus, it is most likely that the POCO M4 Pro will be coming with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5.

Variants, Price, & Release Date

The FCC listing for the POCO M4 Pro had revealed that it will be coming in three RAM and storage options, namely 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB. The color variants will include grey and yellow options.

There is no word on the pricing but it will likely cost similar to the Redmi Note 11 (~$187). A release date of November 9 has been announced officially.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ with Snapdragon 898 spotted at Geekbench

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Nov 8, 2021

Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy Tab S8 series of flagship tablets. Previous leaks have revealed that the lineup includes three models such as Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, and S8 Ultra. These models are said to be powered by Qualcomm’s forthcoming flagship chip called the Snapdragon 898. Today, an upcoming Samsung tablet with SM-X808U powered the SD898 chip appeared in the database of the Geekbench benchmarking site. It can be said based on recent reports that it could be the Galaxy Tab S8+ tablet.

The SM-X808U belongs to the 5G version of the Galaxy Tab S8+ heading to the US. The Qualcomm chip that powers the device has a prime core clocking at 3.00GHz, three cores working at 2.50GHz, and the remaining four cores ticking at 1.79GHz.

The chipset is assisted by 8 GB of RAM and the latest Android 12. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 1,211 and 3,193 points, respectively. The appearance of the tablet at Geekbench suggests that the company could be internally testing the performance before its official announcement. At present, there is no clarity on the launch date of the Tab S8 series.

The Galaxy Tab S8+ is likely to come with a 12.4-inch OLED screen. Depending on the market, it could be available with Snapdragon 898 chip or Exynos 2200 SoC. The device may come in come in 128 GB and 256 GB storage choices.

The Tab S8+ may house a 10,090mAh battery, which may carry support for 45W fast charging. The tablet is likely to arrive in multiple options such as 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi only. The Tab S8 lineup may debut by early 2022.

In related news, Samsung may launch the Galaxy Tab 8 SE by the end of 2022. It may come with a non-flagship Snapdragon or Exynos chip. At present, there is no concrete information on its specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Golf Edition launched in South Korea

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Nov 8, 2021

Samsung has just launched another new special edition of the Galaxy Watch 4. This time, the company has launched a new limited edition of the smartwatch for golfing fans in South Korea, dubbed the Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Golf Edition.

The new Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Golf Edition arrives as a collaboration with premium golf brand PXG. Previously, the company had also launched the Galaxy Watch 4 Golf Edition in its home country, and now, the South Korean tech giant has also launched the new PXG variant. Apart from the smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 4 PXG Golf Edition comes bundled with a premium PXG leather wallet, PXG golf ball marker, two types of PXG exclusive straps, and 3 PXG watch faces.

Furthermore, this PXG leather wallet is made using 100 percent natural cowhide leather and goatskin lining. The PXG ball marker is made of stainless steel and has a PXG logo as well. The premium leather also offers a comfortable wearing experience alongside a premium design. Notably, the user can also switch out this strap with the bundled silicone strap that can be used during workout sessions. The smartwatch even arrives with a preloaded Smart Caddie app as well that can offer a smarter golf experience by providing an exact distance measurement feature paired with guides to more than 40,000 golf courses.

The PXG branded watch faces can be downloaded through the QR core printed on the bundled coupon. Samsung has launched the limited edition in two size variants, namely 40mm (silver) and 44mm (black). The 40mm version costs KRW 599,000 (roughly 505 US Dollars) while the 44mm version costs KRW 629,000 (roughly 530 US Dollars). It will be available for purchase starting from November 18 and buyer’s for those interested, you can check out Samsung’s official website for more details.

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ZTE Blade L9 launched with entry-level specs

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Nov 8, 2021

ZTE has announced a new-entry level smartphone called the Blade L9 in Mexico. It is packed with modest specs such as a low-resolution display, a Unisoc chip, Android Go edition OS, and a decent battery. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of the Blade L9.

ZTE Blade L9 specifications and features

The Blade L9 has a 5-inch TFT display that supports 960 x 480 pixels resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The top bezel of the device has a 5-megapixel camera for capturing selfies and video calls.

Moving to the back, the Blade L9 has an 8-megapixel camera with an LED flash. The handset lacks support for a fingerprint scanner. Its left edge has a microUSB port and its right side features have buttons for volume and power. The top edge of the phone has a 3.5mm audio jack, whereas its bottom side is barren.

The SC7731E Unisoc chip that includes a 1.3GHz quad-core processor powers the Blade L9. It has 1 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, and a microSD card slot for additional storage. It runs on Android 11 Go Edition.

The Blade L9 has a 2,000mAh battery. It offers other features like dual SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2.

ZTE Blade L9 pricing and availability

The ZTE Blade L9 is available in Mexico in colors like Black and Blue. It is priced at MXN 1,699 (~$83).

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Here’s why the Google Pixel 6’s fingerprint reader is slow

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Nov 8, 2021

The Google Pixel 6 series smartphones have just recently launched, but soon after its release, many users have come forward with complaints regarding its fingerprint scanner. Buyers found that the device has a slow and sometimes unreliable sensor, but this might be the case due to an intended design.

Although under display fingerprint readers have been around for a while now, they were initially slower and sometimes unreliable as well. But in recent times, this difference between a regular fingerprint reader on the rear and the one under the display has more or less been eliminated. But, the search engine giant’s latest flagships are still facing criticism for what is described by many users as a slow fingerprint scanner. While it was hoped that the issue would more or less be fixed with a patch/update, official confirmation from the company has made things a bit more complicated.

According to an official tweet from Google, the Pixel 6 features “enhanced security algorithms” that verify fingerprints. In other words, this may even cause the sensor to be delayed or even miss at times. The tweet further added that “these added protections can take longer to verify or require more direct contact with the sensor.” The company also advises users to keep their fingers clean and properly press it on of the sensor for optimum results. However, this does not address the various issues many have been facing with this sensor.

Some believe that Google using an in display optical sensor might be the issue, but there are a number of smartphones that feature this technology without these issues. But there is still one silver lining, since the company has basically confirmed with the tweet that the issue is based on software. Meaning, it might be something solvable in the near future. Although, if we can discern one thing from the official tweet, it is that Google does not consider the slow sensor as an issue that needs to be fixed.

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realme sells 1 million units in just 7 days, aims to achieve 10 million sales target in China in 2021

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Nov 8, 2021

realme vice president Xu Qi has revealed that the company has sold over 1 million units through both offline and online channels in just 7 days, as part of the Double 11 (Singles Day) sale event.

The brand’s goal of achieving tens of millions of mobile phone sales in China alone will soon also be achieved (via: IT Home).

Data has shown that the Realme Q3s is one of the models with the best sales data during the Double 11 season, with over 100,000 units being sold on the first day of sale alone. The phone is also a top seller in the omnichannel price range below 2,000 yuan (~$312).

Currently, the realme brand’s latest two mobile phones are Realme GT Neo2T and Realme Q3s, which are equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 and Snapdragon 778G chips respectively. The Realme GT Neo2T is priced at 1899 Yuan (~$297) in China while the Realme Q3s costs 1499 Yuan (~$234).

The realme sub-brand has seen massive growth over the past two years. Xu Qi had this January set a goal for realme annual sales to hit 10 million units this year.

The vice president had also stated on November 2 that realme will be foraying into the high-end smartphone market with prices hitting the $700+ range. This will be done as early as next year. Xu Qi is yet to disclose more specific information about the high-end phones.

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MediaTek chip prices rises by 15% due to supply constraints: Report

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Nov 8, 2021

While MediaTek chipsets have seen a rise in demand, supply constraints and the global semiconductor shortage have made them short in supply. And Now, the company is following other chipmakers and is apparently raising the prices of its processors as well.

According to a UDN report, the Taiwanese chipmaking giant is raising the prices for some of its smartphone chips that are in high demand this month. The bump in prices are as high as 15 percent, so the company is also expected to see stronger performance and higher profits due to the robust momentum. Unfortunately, the company did not offer any comments on its chip price hike, although, sources close to the matter confirmed that MediaTek has raise the prices of smartphone processors.

The sources stated that 4G LTE enabled chips saw a sharp price rise since the primary focus of chipmaker’s is usually the 5G smartphone market. 4G chips now hold a smaller stake in the market but demand for 4G smartphones is still high in markets such as India where 5G networking is still not commercialized. Furthermore, the order of 4G handsets have caused the supply of LTE enabled phones to surpass the demand. Similarly, the brand’s rival, Qualcomm, is also expected to raise the prices of its chipsets, although, this has yet to be confirmed.

The rise in prices of MediaTek processors is as high as 15 percent for 4G chips and 5 percent for 5G enabled chips. The primary reason for the hike in price is due to the increase cost of production from TSMC’s foundry. Previously, the company had also raised the prices of its WiFi chips by about 20 percent as well while we had also reported on other foundries like Samsung raising their prices.

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Honor X30 could be the first Snapdragon 695 phone, key details emerge

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Nov 8, 2021

A couple of Honor phones was recently approved by the 3C authority of China. According to tipster Panda is Bald, the new phones that have appeared at 3C are the Honor X30, Honor Magic 4, Honor 60, and Honor 60 SE. He also shared the key specifications of the Honor X30.

Honor phones with model numbers TNA-AN00/TN00, ANY-AN00, and LSA-AN00 have been spotted with 66W fast charger in the recent past. As mentioned above, one of these phones could be Honor X30.

The X30 will be third phone in the X30 series, which includes handsets such as Honor X30i and Honor X30 Max. According to the tipster, the X30 will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, which was announced recently by Qualcomm. The SD695 is an updated version of the existing Snapdragon 690 chip.

The SD695 is a 6nm chip featuring a Kryo 660 CPU and Adreno 619 GPU. It is said to offer 15 percent better CPU performance and 30 percent increased GPU performance. It supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G networks. Coming back to the Honor X30, it is expected to arrive with a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. Tipster Digital Chat Station revealed that it has a punch-hole display.

There is no information on the launch date of the Honor X30. Probably, Honor could be planning to launch the X30 at some point in this month.

Honor X30 is likely to positioned higher than the Honor X30i and Honor X30 Max that went official last month in China. The X30i came with key specs like a 6.7-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 810, an 8-megapixel front camera, 48-megapixel triple cameras, and a 4,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. On the other hand, the X30 Max came with a 7.09-inch FHD+ display, Dimensity 900, an 8-megapixel front camera, 64-megapixel dual cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W rapid charging.

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Deal: Get Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G for $249 (Retail Price $399)

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Nov 8, 2021

Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G which generally retails for $399 is now available at a discounted price of $249 only at Giztop. This is a limited stock offer.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G at $249 @Giztop

Redmi Note 10 Pro features a rear triple camera setup with a 64MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary cameras. The selfie cam is a 16MP front-facing camera. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G Octa-Core processor, Redmi Note 10 Pro comes in three storage variants viz. 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. A massive 5000mAh battery fuels this 6.67 inches large smartphone which also supports 67W fast charging.

Redmi Note 10 Pro Chinese Edition which generally retails for $399, is now available at a discounted price of $249 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable only on the 6GB + 128GB, White color variant. This is a Chinese edition phone but supports both English and Chinese languages and comes with pre-installed Google Play Store and Google services and supports OTA updates. This is a limited stock offer. So place your order asap.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

Infinix Note 11S launched with 120Hz display, Helio G96, 50MP triple cameras

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