Samsung Galaxy A42 5G could be the first Snapdragon 750G powered smartphone

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Sep 23, 2020

Amazon has an event scheduled for September 24 and it is expected to announce a handful of new products. A leak has revealed details including renders of a new streaming stick that will launch as the Fire TV Stick Lite.

The new streaming stick looks just like the previous model but comes with a new Alexa Voice Remote. The new remote keeps the navigation, back, home, menu, previous, play/pause, and next buttons in the same positions as the remote of the 2019 Fire TV Stick. However, gone are the power, volume, and mute buttons. There is also no LED at the top right corner. Amazon has also added a new button with a TV icon which we believe may be a dedicated button for live TV.

Another of the images leaked by Winfuture.de shows the package will include a power brick, a pretty long MicroUSB cable for power, an HDMI extender, and two AAA batteries for the remote.

Unfortunately, the specs of the new streaming stick are still unknown. Nevertheless, the streaming quality most likely maxes out at 1080p. There is also no info on the price but we expect it to launch for about $39.99/€39.99 which is the price of the Mi TV Stick.

The Fire TV Stick Lite should also make its way to India where it will battle it out with Xiaomi’s own streaming stick and the Android TV-powered Nokia Media Streamer.

OnePlus 8T’s new pricing leak states that it will be cheaper than the OnePlus 8

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 23, 2020

Recently, a tipster had revealed the pricing of the OnePlus 8T flagship phone that is scheduled to go official on Oct. 14. Now, a well-known tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared contradictory pricing information of the upcoming OnePlus flagship based on its premature listing at Amazon Germany.

It was recently revealed by a tipster that the OnePlus 8T variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage will be priced at 799 euros and 899 euros, respectively. However, a new screengrab of the Amazon Germany listing of the OnePlus 8T revealed that its 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition is priced at 693 euros.

Hence, Agarwal has claimed that the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the OnePlus 8T will be priced at 699 euros and the lower 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version will cost 599 euros. In comparison, the same variants of the OnePlus 8 were introduced with respective price tags of 799 euros and 699 euros. So, will OnePlus price the upgraded OnePlus 8T 100 euros lower than the OnePlus 8? Readers are advisable to digest the new pricing leak of the OnePlus 8T with a grain of salt as the tipster himself does not seem to be very sure about them. The Amazon listing also revealed some of the key specifications of the OnePlus 8T.

Editor’s Pick: OnePlus 8T teased in new video, hints at an Ultra variant

OnePlus 8T specifications (Rumored)

The OnePlus 8T measures 160.7 x 74.1 x 8.4mm and weighs 188 grams. The device is equipped with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole design. It supports Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The screen of the 8T is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. It is driven by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W Warp Charge technology.

The OnePlus 8T features a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear is fitted with a 48-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. The Android 11 OS skinned with the OxygenOS 11 UI will come preinstalled on the device. It will be available in Aquamarine Green and Lunar Silver color options.

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Realme C17 vs Moto E7 Plus vs OPPO A53: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 22, 2020

This year, Qualcomm launched just one entry-level chipset: the Snapdragon 460. But it is a very interesting chip and it started powering several new entry-level phones launched by mainstream smartphone manufacturers. The latest one is the Realme C17 launched a bunch of hours ago at a very affordable price. In order to establish if it is really the most interesting entry-level phone out there, we think it is worth comparing with the other devices powered by the same chipset: the Motorola Moto E7 Plus and the OPPO A53. Let’s discover together which is the best and which carries the highest value for money.

Realme C17 vs Motorola Moto E7 Plus vs OPPO A53

	Motorola Moto E7 Plus	Realme C17	Oppo A53 2020
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2 mm, 200 grams	164.1 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 188 grams	163.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm, 186 grams
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, octa-core 1.8 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, octa-core 1.8 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 10	Android 10, Realme UI	Android 10, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 2 MP f/1.7 8 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 13 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/2.2 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 12 + 2 + 2 MP 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, charging 10W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W	5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, water-repellent	Dual SIM slot

Design

The most beautiful device of this trio is the OPPO A53. Just like the Realme C17 (and unlike the Motorola Moto E7 Plus which comes with a waterdrop notch), it sports an elegant punch-hole display. But it is more compact than the Realme C17, despite having the same display diagonal and the same battery capacity. This is the reason why we would go for the OPPO A53. But you should consider that the Realme C17 offers some kind of protection against water because it has weather-sealed ports and loudspeakers. The Motorola Moto E7 Plus is uglier and chunkier, so it loses the design comparison.

Display

With each of these devices, do not expect a great display quality. They are all equipped with IPS displays coming with a below-average HD+ resolution. The Realme C17 and the Oppo A53 are actually superior because they offer a 90 Hz refresh rate instead of the standard refresh rate of the Motorola Moto E7 Plus. Between Realme C17 and Oppo A53, the differences in terms of display quality are just marginal, so you should not focus so much on the display while making a choice between these two devices.

Specs & Software

As we told you in the intro of this comparison, all of these handsets are powered by the Snapdragon 460 which is the latest entry-level chipset by Qualcomm and the only one from the Snapdragon 4xx series launched this year. The Motorola Moto E7 Plus loses the comparison because of its eMMC native storage and just 4 GB of RAM. With the Realme C17 and the Oppo A53, you get up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. Realme C17 and Oppo A53 come with exactly the same hardware and very similar software, so it is essentially a draw.

Camera

If you are looking for the best photo quality, then you should go for the Motorola Moto E7 Plus. It sports the best main camera: a 48 MP sensor with a bright f/1.7 focal aperture. With the Motorola Moto E7 Plus, you can shoot better photos in most of the conditions. But it has just one secondary sensor for depth info. If you need more versatility, then you should go for the Realme C17 because it offers an ultrawide sensor (unlike Oppo A53 and Moto E7 Plus) and a dedicated macro camera, besides its depth sensor. The king of selfies is the Oppo A53 thanks to its 16 MP front camera.

Battery

All of these devices feature the same 5000 mAh battery capacity, but the Motorola Moto E7 Plus has a longer battery life because it does not feature a high refresh rate. On the other hand, it lacks fast charging, which is present on the Realme C17 and the Oppo A53.

Price

Realme C17, Oppo A53, and Motorola Moto E7 Plus are all sold with starting prices of about €150/$175 at the actual change. The Oppo A53 wins this comparison because it features a 90 Hz display, better memory configuration than Moto E7 Plus, stereo speakers, and a better selfie camera. But if you need a device closer to a camera phone, you should go for the Moto E7 Plus and its 48 MP main camera. Realme C17 is an Oppo A53 with an additional ultrawide sensor, inferior front camera, bigger dimensions, and no stereo speakers.

Read More: Moto E7 Plus packs a Snapdragon 460 processor and 48MP dual cameras for €149

Realme C17 vs Motorola Moto E7 Plus vs OPPO A53: PROs and CONS

Motorola Moto E7 Plus

PROs

Great camera
Stock Android

CONS

No fast charging

Realme C17

PROs

Micro SD dedicated slot
90 Hz display
Fast charging
Ultrawide camera
Punch-hole design

CONS

Nothing particular

Oppo A53 2020

PROs

Punch-hole design
More compact
Better front camera
Stereo speakers
Fast charging
90 Hz display

CONS

Price

Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Bulb (B22) goes official in India priced at Rs. 799 (~$10)

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Sep 22, 2020

Xiaomi today (Tuesday) officially took the wraps off a new product in India dubbed Mi Smart LED Bulb (B22). The product is a smart bulb with a 9W rating and having a peak brightness of 900 Lumens. comes with support for Amazon Alexa as well as Google Assistant, and doesn’t require a separate bridge. It comes with B22 socket so that you don’t need a separate E27 to B22 converter that was required for the first generation model which made its debut in India last year.

Among the features, the smart bulb comes with 16 million colors, a colour temperature range of 1700k to 6500k, and a peak brightness of up to 900 lumens, scheduling, power on or off through the app. You can also choose between Sunrise mode which imitates the sunrise to gently ease you awake and Sunset mode which creates snug atmosphere before bed. You can equally turn the light on or off, adjust the brightness, color or color temperature through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

The MIJIA Smart LED Bulb doesn’t require a hub as it can be connected directly to Wi-Fi via Mi Home App.

The smart bulb has a luminous polycarbonate surface with a high refractive index and high transparency casting a gentle yet bright light. It operates at an ambient temperature and the lightweight material provides uniform heat dissipation. The bulb isdesigned to deliver over 11 years or 25,000 hours of long life span assuming it is used a maximum of around 6 hours per day.

The Mi LED Smart Bulb (B22) is priced at Rs. 799 (~$10) and is up for grabs on Mi.com.

Samsung wants to make at least 10 Million Galaxy S20 FE units this year

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Sep 22, 2020

It seems like Samsung is a bit zealous about the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE. According to Korean media reports, the company is planning to produce around 10 Million units of the Galaxy S20 FE this year.

Galaxy S20 FE White Render Leak — Galaxy S20 FE White

A report by TheElec says that the aim is to secure the market share for the rest of the 2020. This is understandable considering Huawei recently overtook Samsung to become the leading Smartphone brand. That said, Huawei is now facing a lot of heat due to the US sanctions and this could play in favour of Samsung.

In fact, it has already topped the Korean market charts with a 67% market share in Q2 2020. This will only give them a boost to improve overall share in 2020 and beyond. Hence, it totally makes sense to categorise the products at difference price points so that it can capture a majority of the segment. That said, it will be interesting to see if Samsung manages to sell the Galaxy S20 FE well given the market situation is heavily focused on sub-$600 segment.

In all likelihood, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will borrow most of its features from the earlier launched S20 series. The company has already set an unpacking event to launch the device on Wednedsay(September 23). We can expect it to debut in both 4G and 5G variants depending on the market.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Specifications

As per a previous leak, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is likely to come with a 6.5-inch FHD+ S-AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and 407ppi. The device is likely to be powered by Exynos 990 SoC in markets like Asia, Korea. However, we can expect Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 in USA, and Europe.

Camera-wise, it will probably have a 12MP main lens and an 8MP Telephoto with OIS. The other 12MP sensor is an ultra-wide lens with 123-degree FOV. Upfront, the punch-hole will have a 32MP selfie shooter. We can expect other features like WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, 4,500mAh battery with 15W charging, One UI 2.5 to be present.

Expected Price

As for the price, recent leaks suggest that the device will retail for €699 in Europe. Further, TheElec says that the device could start at 800,000 won in Korea which is closer to the earlier leaks. However, let’s wait for a few more hours to confirm them.

Up Next: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to pack 5000mAh battery

Pixel 5 specs leaks in full: has support for reverse wireless charging

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Sep 22, 2020

The Pixel 5 will be announced next week at the Made by Google event. The phone will come along with a 5G version of the Pixel 4a. Ahead of the launch, a leak has revealed the full spec sheet of Google’s new smartphone.

The Pixel 5 is a deviation from its predecessor. It drops the flagship processor for the upper mid-range Snapdragon 765G processor. Gone is also the soli radar-based Motion Sense, which means no Face Unlock and no gesture control.

The Pixel 5 has a 6.0-inch FHD+ flexible OLED display with a hole in the top left corner of the screen and a 90Hz refresh rate. The bezels are also much slimmer than on previous Pixel phones. While most phones with an OLED display adopt an in-display fingerprint scanner, Google is sticking to its rear-mounted Pixel Imprint sensor.

The Qualcomm chipset is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. By now, you should know there is no support for storage expansion.

The Pixel phones are known for being camera beasts even though they usually have fewer cameras than the competition. For the Pixel 5, we have a 12.2MP f/1.7 main camera with dual-pixel and PDAF. The main sensor has optical image stabilization and a 77° field of view. Along with the main camera is a 16MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera with a 107° field of view. In front is an 8MP f/2.0 camera.

There is a 4080mAh battery inside the Pixel 5 that supports 18W fast charging. The phone supports wireless charging and Google has added support for reverse wireless charging too according to Winfuture.de. This means you can charge your Pixel Buds by placing it on the back of the phone.

There is only one SIM slot but an eSIM will allow you to use two numbers on the Pixel 5. Other features are NFC, stereo speakers, Titan M security chip, Android 11 out of the box, and an IP68 waterproof rating.

The source says the Pixel 5 will be priced at €629 in Germany when it launches and should ship with a pair of wired Pixel Buds in the box. An earlier leak revealed it will come in black and green color variants.

LG Wing starts at 1,098,990 won($940) in South Korea, goes on sale in October

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Sep 22, 2020

LG has finally announced the price of the rotating-screen smartphone, the LG Wing. The device was launched a week ago and it is now priced at 1,098,990 won. As per the reports, the LG Wing will hit the shelves of South Korea next month followed by other markets.

A report(via Korean Herald) from South Korea says the device is priced at around $940(~Rs.69,115). This is really surprising considering its a first-generation product with a rotating-screen. The report adds that the company will hold a promotion for the entirety of October. Accordingly, users have the chance to grab a 70% discount coupon for screen replacement within two years of purchase. However, it seems there will be no pre-orders for the device.

LG Wing is a baby born out of LG’s Explorer project. It changes the way we look at dual-screen smartphones. Right from the first leaked video, the device has turned a lot of heads towards it. As per the concept, the display on LG Wing has two displays. The outer one is a rotating screen held in place by a swivel and rotating clockwise horizontally by 90-degrees. The secondary screen is fixed and hidden inside otherwise. Additionally, the company has used dual-spring, dual-lock, and hydraulic dampers for better durability.

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LG Wing Specifications

Sporting Aurora Grey and Illusion Sky colors, the LG Wing features a 6.8-inch FHD+ P-OLED rotating display with a resolution of 2460×1080 pixels. The secondary screen is a smaller 3.9-inch and has a resolution of 1240×1080 pixels. Both the screens have 395 and 419 PPI respectively.

Powering the device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G SoC. It is paired with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage variants. On the back, the LG Wing has an Oppo Reno4-inspired triple-rear camera setup. It features a 64MP f/1.8 primary sensor, a 12MP f/1.9 ultra-wide with 120° FOV, and a 13MP f/1.9 sensor with 117° FOV. Further, there is a 32MP pop-up selfie camera at the front.

Besides, the camera has various features like a Gimbal mode through which users can control the angle of the lens virtually. In addition to this, Other features include a 4,000mAh battery with support for 25W wired and 10W wireless charging, a MicroSD slot for storage expansion up to 2TB.

Up Next: LG W11 with Helio P22 spotted on Google Play Console

Ulefone Autumn sale on AliExpress offers huge discounts upto 45% on its rugged smartphones

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Sep 22, 2020

If you are looking to buy an Ulefone, this might be the right time as the company has started an Autumn sale festival exclusively on AliExpress. The sale is already live and has huge discounts of up to 45% on its rugged smartphone lineup. Let us look at some of the amazing deals below.

Ulefone Armor 9

Ulefone Armor 9 could be the star of the show. The device is available at a discounted price of just $431.99. It is a rugged smartphone with MIL-STD-810G, IP68, IP69K certified for water, dust resistance. The device which is otherwise priced at $599, was introduced a couple of months ago via crowdfunding. It features a Mediatek Helio P90 SoC with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage along with a huge 6600mAh battery. Apart from the highlighted thermal imaging camera, it has a 64MP main and a 2MP sensor.

Ulefone Armor 9E

The Ulefone Armor 9E is a slightly toned-down version of the Armor 9. Accordingly, it is now available at a discounted price of $329.99 as opposed to the launch price of $469.99. The distinction between 9E and 9 is the camera. It has a 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide and two 2MP sensors. However, the rest of the features are similar to the higher-priced sibling.

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Ulefone Armor 7

The Ulefone Armor 7 is a flagship rugged smartphone from 2019. In fact, the device debuted with an aggressive price of $369.99. However, it is now available at a price of just $289.99. It is powered by Mediatek Helio P90 SoC, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage. Furthermore, it has a 6.3-inch FHD+ display, 48MP triple-camera, 5,500mAh battery. Also, it runs the latest Android 10 OS.

Ulefone Armor 8

The Armor 8 that launched a month ago, has already got a 5G version. However, the 4G version is now available at a discounted price of $139.99 as opposed to $199. It packs in a mid-range Mediatek Helio P60 SoC paired with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage. Additionally, it has a 16MP triple-camera along with a 5MP lens at the back and a 5,580mAh battery.

Ulefone Armor X5 Pro

The Armor X5 Pro is an entry-level smartphone. It features Mediatek MT6762 SoC, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 13MP dual-camera, 5,000mAh battery. It even has NFC and supports Google Pay for contactless payments. The device runs Android 10 and is now available at a reduced price of $109.99

That being said, this is a limited period sale and will last only till 23:59:59 on September 25th. Hence, if you are looking to buy any of these, we suggest you grab them quickly on AliExpress before the time runs out.

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Nokia Power Earbuds Lite and Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker announced; Power Earbuds gets new colors

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Sep 22, 2020

Apart from the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 smartphones, HMD Global also announced the Nokia Power Earbuds Lite. This is a more affordable version of the Nokia Power Earbuds that was announced last year.

Nokia Power Earbuds Lite

The new Nokia Power Earbuds Lite keeps the design of the original. The tradeoffs include a significant reduction in total battery life from 150 hours on the Power Earbuds to 35 hours for the lite version.

That should not be a surprise as the battery capacity of the charging case of the Nokia Power Earbuds Lite is just 600mAh while the original has a 3000mAh battery capacity. The manufacturer says the earbuds will last 5 hours on a single charge and the case will provide up to 6 additional charges for the earbuds before it is empty. Another tradeoff is the switch to MicroUSB charging.

The earbuds feature 6mm graphene drivers, connect via Bluetooth 5.0, and weigh 48.4 grams with the charging case. The Nokia Power Earbuds Lite has an IPX7 rating and is waterproof up to 30 minutes in 1m of water. It also has touch controls.

The earbuds are available in Charcoal, Fjord, and Snow and come with three pairs of interchangeable tips in three sizes. A price tag was not revealed but it should sell for less than the €79 launch price of the Power Earbuds.

Talking about the Nokia Power Earbuds; HMD Global announced two new color variants for the earphones. In addition to Charcoal Black and Night Gray, it is now available in Polar Night and Mint too. The new colorways will be available next month.

Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker

HMD Global also announced the first Nokia Bluetooth speaker since taking over the brand. The Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker as it is called is shaped like a donut with a fabric-covered upper half and a plastic lower half. It comes in Black and has a strap to make it easy to carry around and also hang on hooks. The design reminds us of the Nest Mini speaker.

The lower half of the speaker is home to the volume control buttons, power button, play/pause button. The charging port is covered with a flap. With this design, the Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker should have an IP rating but it doesn’t, no thanks to the fabric top.

The speaker has a 43mm driver and connects via Bluetooth 5.0. You can even link two speakers together for stereo output. There is an 800mAh battery inside that provides up to 4 hours of playback and an integrated microphone allows you to use it to make calls.

The price was not revealed but HMD Global says it will go on sale in November.

HMD Global unveils Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 affordable smartphones

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Sep 22, 2020

HMD Global had a short online event today during which it announced a handful of products including the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 smartphones.

Nokia 2.4

The Nokia 2.4 continues the large-screen trend adopted by the Nokia 2.3. The screen is bigger now at 6.5-inches with an HD+ resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It keeps the waterdrop notch which houses a 5MP selfie camera.

The back of the phone has a 3D nano-textured design and is home to two cameras – a 13MP f/2.2 main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Sitting below the cameras is a fingerprint scanner. HMD Global says the phone has AI imaging, night mode, and a portrait mode with support for post-capture editing.

There is an Helio P22 processor under the hood paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. HMD Global says the 4500mAh inside the phone should provide a 2-day battery life. Sadly, there is no fast charging and it also comes with a MicroUSB port.

Other features of the phone include NFC, a dedicated Google Assistant button, FM radio, and Android 10. HMD Global says the phone is Android 11 ready and it will get OS upgrades for two years and security patches for three years.

The Nokia 2.4 comes in three colorways – Charcoal, Dusk, and Fjord – and is priced at €119 in Europe and $139 in the US. It will be available for purchase this month.

Nokia 3.4

The Nokia 3.4 is the first in the series to have a punch-hole display. The screen is a 6.39-inch HD+ panel with an 8MP camera in the top left corner.

There is a Snapdragon 460 processor with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage that can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot. The phone has three rear cameras arranged in a cookie-shaped housing. The setup includes a 13MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. There is a fingerprint scanner under the cameras just like on the Nokia 2.4 and it also has a dedicated Google Assistant button.

The Nokia 3.4 has a 4000mAh battery capacity and should also last up to 2 days according to the manufacturer. Thankfully, it charges via a USB-C port. It also has an audio jack, an FM radio, and NFC.

The phone is priced at €159/$179 and will be available in Charcoal, Fjord, and Dusk in October.

Xiaomi Band global shipment reaches 13.4 million in H1 2020 despite COVID 19!

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Sep 22, 2020

It is a well-known fact that the popular Mi Smart Band by Xiaomi is manufactured by Huami Technology. The Mi Band manufacturer recently held a launch conference where the Watch GTR and Watch GTS models were unveiled.

Before the announcement of the new products, Huami Technology CEO Huang Wang announced Huami’s performance in the wearable market. He disclosed that Huami Technology still achieved growth despite the COVID 19 pandemic, against the trend where companies were declaring loses.

According to the CEO, in the first half of the year, the shipments of Xiaomi bands in China reached 5.49 million units while the global shipments peaked at 13.4 million units. The ranks the Mi Band as the number one smart band booth in China and globally.

Not only that, the global shipments of Amazfit watches under Huami Technology reached 1.74 million units, a year-on-year increase of 48%, ranking fifth in the world for smart watches.

The CEO emphasized that the company was focused on professionalism and its longterm vision.

Snapdragon 750G 5G SoC arrives with a more powerful CPU than the one in the Snapdragon 768G

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Sep 22, 2020

Qualcomm has a new 5G mobile processor called the Snapdragon 750G. The new mobile platform brings improvements in CPU performance when compared to other chipsets such as the Snapdragon 768G and Snapdragon 765G.

The Snapdragon 750G 5G (SM7225) is an 8nm octa-core processor with a new Kryo 570 performance CPU. The new CPU is based on the Cortex-A77 and clocked at 2.2GHz and theoretically, should offer better performance than the Snapdragon 768G and Snapdragon 765G. The efficiency cores in the CPU are based on the Cortex-A55.

Qualcomm claims the new processor brings a 20% improvement in performance when compared to the Snapdragon 730G. The Adreno 619 GPU is also said to bring a 10% increase in performance over the Adreno 618 inside the Snapdragon 730G.

The Snapdragon 750G has a Snapdragon X52 5G modem that brings support for mmWave and Sub-6GHz spectrums. It also has Snapdragon Elite Gaming features including support for updateable GPU drivers, HDR fast Blend, and Game Color Plus. There is also a Spectra 355L ISP, support for 192MP photos, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, Adaptive Audio, and support for Quick Charge 4+.

It has been reported that the Snapdragon 750G will appear first in the upcoming Xiaomi phone priced under €300.

Umidigi Bison global sales starts from October 16, starts at $149

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Sep 22, 2020

Umidigi launched a new Rugged Smartphone, Umidigi Bison last month. Now, the company has finally announced the price of the device. It also said that the global sale will begin on October 16th. Additionally, the company’s budget smartphone, Umidigi A7S is open for pre-sale for a special price until September 25th.

Umidigi Bison and A7S Price and Availability

Umidigi is one of the very few companies which makes rugged smartphones for outdoor use. The new Umidigi Bison is not just about its looks and durability but has great cameras too. Now that it’s open for global sales, Users can grab the device as early as next month and for the $149.99, this seems a promising choice.

That’s not all as the entry-level Umidigi A7S is open for pre-sale at a special price of $69.99 till September 25th. Both the Umidigi A7S and Umidigi Bison will be available on AliExpress.

Umidigi Bison Specifications

The device is dust, dirt, and sand-proof. It is IP68 and IP69K certified for water-resistance and can withstand thermal steam wash test up to 100 bar of pressure. The Umidigi Bison has a 6.3-inch FHD+ display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and a water-drop notch. It is powered by Mediatek Helio P60 SoC paired with 6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. The highlight of the device is the quad rear camera setup with a 48MP f/1.79 Sony sensor, 16MP ultra-wide with 120-degree FOV, and two 5MP macro and depth sensors. The front has a 24MP f/2.0 Sony camera sensor for selfies.

Other features include 4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging via USB-C port. The device is available in Cyber Yellow and Lava Orange color schemes.

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Umidigi A7S Specifications

Umidigi launched the entry-level device a few weeks ago. The new entrant in the A series has a built-in thermometer sensor to measure body temperature without touching each other. while this could be very useful given the current scenario, the device has also got all the likings of a typical smartphone. There is a 6.53-inch HD+ display, Mediatek MT6737 SoC paired with 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, triple rear cameras with 13MP f/1.8 main lens, 8MP 120-degree FOV ultra-wide, 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP f/1.8 sensor at the front for selfies. There is a 4,150mAh battery with 5W charging support.

Up Next: Umidigi A7 smartphone with a 6.49-inch display and AI-Quad camera launched for $89.99; UWatch 2S also makes debut

Vivo Watch with a premium design, 18 days battery life launched for ¥1299 (~$191)

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Sep 22, 2020

Vivo has released the much-anticipated Vivo Watch, the brand’s first smartwatch. The watch arrives with a premium design and several topnotch features. It is also priced at 1299 yuan (~$191).

The Vivo Watch comes in two different models based on the frame size and design. It is available in 46mm and 42mm versions. The 46mm version packs a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with a 454×454 pixel resolution. On the other hand, the 42mm version sports a 1.19-inch AMOLED screen with a 390×390 pixel resolution.

In terms of the build, the watch utilises a stainless steel body which is tougher than common aluminium alloys and can easily resist daily wear and sweat. The bezel is made of precision ceramics which Vivo says it took nearly two months to complete the complicated process which involves subjecting the steel to sintering at 1400℃. Thus, the hardness is 4 times that of stainless steel.

In terms of straps, there are two options for the Vivo Watch models – Nappa leather straps and Fluoroelastomer straps. Among them, the leather strap is selected from the bull’s head skin, which maintains natural texture, smoothnes and has a delicate touch.

Further, the watch arrives with six built-in sensors including blood oxygen, accelerometer, air pressure, geomagnetism, ambient light, positioning, etc. The positioning system supports four major global systems, including the domestic Beidou, which is more accurate than the common dual-system positioning.

As a sports and fitness tracker, the Vivo Watch supports 11 types of sports monitoring, including outdoor running, swimming, cycling, mountaineering and so on.

The new watch also supports music playback, NFC traffic card, access card and JOVI voice assistant. In terms of battery life, the 42mm version of the Wivo Watch has a battery life of up to 9 days.

No word yet on the availability or global release.

Photoshop to get an advanced version of MIUI Gallery’ Sky Replacement feature

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Sep 22, 2020

When Xiaomi announced the Mi CC9 series, the two phones came with a feature in the gallery app that allowed you to change the sky in photos to a different one from a set of presets. The feature has now been made available for several Xiaomi and Redmi phones. If you have always wanted to try out the feature but don’t have a Xiaomi phone, you should be able to do so soon as Adobe has revealed that its Photoshop editing software will be getting a similar feature, and it is packed with more customizations.

According to The Verge, Adobe has a conference that is scheduled to run between October 20 and October 22 and we expect it will unveil new features for its suite of apps. Ahead of the launch, it has released a video that gives us a sneak peek of the Sky Replacement tool coming to Adobe Photoshop.

Users will be able to switch the sky in photos to a different one available in the built-in presets. They will also be able to add their own presets to use in their images. Adobe says the tool uses AI to tweak the foreground to match the choice of sky you choose. So it should automatically adjust the brightness of your photo if you choose a sunny sky or add a golden hue to your photo if you choose a golden hour sunset sky.

Adobe didn’t say when the feature will be available but more details should surface at the conference next month.

Zeaplus Buds with Active Noise Cancellation available on Giztop for just $49

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Sep 22, 2020

Zeaplus Buds is a Truly Wireless Earbuds that brings nearly 20 hours of playback time, Active Noise Cancellation(ANC) at just $49. The new Bluetooth earbuds is available on GIZTOP and it brings stereo sound at a very low price. In fact, it is one of the cheapest earbuds with active noise cancellation.

The design of the earbuds might resemble Apple’s AirPods Pro. However, Zeaplus says the design is to provide an exceptional seal for the ears and aid the ANC. The earbuds are made of ABS which is a thermoplastic polymer. Accordingly, the durability should be good in ideal scenarios. It comes in White Color and has a Zeaplus logo at the front of the case.

What’s in the box

In the box, you get a pair of Zeaplus Buds, a Charging case, USB-C cable, extra silicone ear-tips, and a manual. However, no charging adapter is provided in the box. Users can either use a USB Type-A charging adapter lying around at home or simply plug-in the Type-C cable to a Laptop, Mobile, or a Powerbank to charge the earbuds.

Editor’s Pick: Grab Oppo Enco W51 true wireless earbuds from Giztop at a $30 discount

Zeaplus Buds Specifications

Talking about the specs, the Zeaplus Buds has Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. The earbuds can give you playback of up to 4 hours, talk time of 3 hours each on a single charge. Additionally, the charging case comes with a bigger battery which the company claims can help you juice up to 20 hours of playback in total.

Audio-wise, the Zeaplus Buds has ANC which we can say is the highlight of the earbuds. At $49, you also get other features like Noise Cancellation/Transparency mode, Stereo sound quality. As the name suggests, the transparency mode lets you know what’s happening around while not disturbing the audio that is thrown at your ears.

Each of the earbuds also has media controls that let you press once for play/pause music and answer a phone call. You can also press twice to skip tracks, thrice to return back, Press and hold to toggle between ANC and Transparency mode.

Price and Shipping

If you are an avid reader of Gizmochina, you would know that our GIZTOP ships to many countries worldwide. To sum up, Zeaplus Buds is a feature-packed yet affordable earbud available at $49 and ready to ship to most parts of Europe, Asia, and America. You can grab one for yourselves here.

Up Next: Baseus Tag HiFi TWS Earbuds now available with Dual BT Mode for $65

Pete Lau details the display specs of OnePlus 8T

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Sep 22, 2020

OnePlus 8T has been confirmed to launch on October 14. Even most of its specifications have leaked in the past few days along with 3D CAD renders exposing its entire despite. Despite all of it, the company has officially partnered with TechRadar to reveal the complete specifications of OnePlus 8T’s display.

The information regarding the display of OnePlus 8T comes from the CEO Pete Lau himself. According to him, the upcoming OnePlus 8T will feature a 6.55-inch flexible AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2.5D curved glass.

Most importantly, it will have a peak brightness of 1,100 nits, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 0.3 JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference), and 91.9% screen-to-body ratio. That means the bezel surrounding the screen on this handset will be even slimmer than OnePlus 8 Pro despite ditching curved aesthetics.

Mr Lau also added that the OnePus 8T had gone through DisplayMate’s rigorous screen tests to achieve an A+ rating. Earlier today, he also said that the new OnePlus smartphone will be lag-free for 3 years on Weibo.

Having said that, although the CEO did not mention the resolution of the display, the leaked specifications exposed the device to arrive with an FHD+ panel, instead of QHD+ on the OnePlus 8 Pro.

According to previous leaks, the OnePlus 8T will feature a Samsung Galaxy A/Galaxy M series design, One UI lookalike OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 48MP (wide) + 16MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 32MP punch-hole selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery, and 65W fast charging borrowed from OPPO.

Xiaomi Mi 10T series launch date set for September 30

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Sep 22, 2020

Xiaomi has announced the launch date for the upcoming Mi 10T series. The announcement was made on Twitter today by the official Xiaomi account.

The tweet says the Mi 10T series will be unveiled during an online launch event scheduled for September 30. The event will begin at 14:00 GMT+2 and will be live-streamed on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and on Mi.com.

2020.9.30
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Get ready to meet the inspirational #Mi10TSeries. #PowerYourCreativity pic.twitter.com/X33mQ8cHdE

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) September 22, 2020

The Mi 10T series includes the Mi 10T Lite, the Mi 10T, and the Mi 10T Pro. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will have displays with punch holes and high refresh rates, Snapdragon 865 processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. The Pro version will have a 108MP primary rear camera while the standard model will have a 64MP sensor. A leaked image revealed the Mi 10T Pro will sell for €699.

Xiaomi has teased a 5G phone that will have a starting price under €300; there is a chance this phone might be the Mi 10T Lite. Little is known about the specs of the Lite model but we won’t be surprised if it is powered by a Snapdragon 690 5G processor.

While the launch is a global event, individual countries such as Thailand and India may get separate launches at a later date.

Huawei Watch GT2 Porsche Design edition images leaked ahead of launch

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