Redmi 9 vs Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Aug 29, 2020

Redmi has a lot of affordable devices in its portfolio, but a lot of people make confusion with their names. Often they differ just for a number or a little word, that is why it is hard for a lot of people to distinguish them and find the best device for their needs. Here is a comparison between three devices with similar names but different specifications released recently by Xiaomi’s brand. We are talking about Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi Note 9 Pro. In this article, you will find the main differences between these three handsets.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

	Xiaomi Redmi 9	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm, 198 grams	162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm, 199 grams	165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams
DISPLAY	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Helio G80, octa-core 2 GHz	Mediatek Helio G85, octa-core 2.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 10, MIUI	Android 10, MIUI	Android 10, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 13 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/2.2, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.3 front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY	5020 mAh, 18W fast charging	5020 mAh, 18W fast charging	5020 mAh, 18W fast charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot, reverse charging	Dual SIM slot

Design

Redmi Note 9 and 9 Pro feature a similar design, but the latter is more beautiful and it has a slightly better build quality. The punch hole on the Redmi Note 9 is placed on the upper left corner, while on the Note 9 Pro it is placed centrally. The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a smaller camera module and a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, so it wins the design and builds quality comparisons. But you should note that Note 9 Pro has bigger dimensions due to its wider display. Redmi 9 looks more outdated due to its waterdrop notch, but its rear side is more elegant.

Display

With Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and Note 9 Pro, you get average IPS displays. Nothing special, closer to entry-level phones than flagships. The Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro have a better panel since they feature a higher brightness and a slightly better quality, but the differences with the Redmi 9 are just marginal. Note that Note 9 Pro has a wider display than Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 9 (6.67 inches vs 6.53 inches).

Specs & Software

The hardware department is the main difference that people look for when they evaluate these three devices. The Redmi 9 is fueled by the Helio G80 chipset, while the Redmi Note 9 has an Helio G85 under the hood. As you probably understood from the name, there is not a huge performance difference between Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9. But the situation is totally different when it comes to the Redmi Note 9 Pro: this handset sports a more powerful Snapdragon 720G SoC and up to 6 GB of RAM paired with 128 GB of UFS 2.1 native storage. These are all Redmi phones, so you get the same operating system and the same user interface: Android 10 customized by MIUI 11.

Camera

Redmi Note 9 and 9 Pro are similar in terms of camera performance. They both feature a 48 MP main sensor and a quad rear camera, but the Note 9 Pro has a 5 MP macro sensor instead of a 2 MP macro sensor. That is just a marginal difference that does not impact the overall photo quality. Redmi 9 is way inferior because it features an entry-level 13 MP main sensor. So, you should go for the Redmi 9 only if cameras are not your priority. We can tell you the same if we talk about front cameras: Note 9 Pro is the best with its 16 MP snapper, Redmi Note 9 comes right after with its 13 MP lens, and Redmi 9 lags behind with an 8 MP selfie camera.

Battery

Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi Note 9 Pro pack exactly the same battery with a 5020 mAh capacity. But the Note 9 Pro has a more efficient chipset since it is built with a better production process (8 nm vs 12 nm). That is why Note 9 Pro lasts more on a single charge. An interesting advantage of the Redmi Note 9 is the reverse charging support.

Price

Redmi 9 is expected to be priced Rs. 8,999 in India and it will launch on August 31. Redmi Note 9 is priced Rs. 11,999, while Note 9 Pro is priced Rs. 13,999. If you can spend more, go for Note 9 Pro without thinking twice: it has a way better chipset with lower energy consumption. If you can not spend so much, choose the Redmi Note 9 only if you care about cameras, otherwise, go for the Redmi 9 since it offers a higher value for money.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Note 9 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 9

PROs

More affordable
Good rear design
Wireless FM radio

CONS

Inferior hardware

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

PROs

Good quality-price ratio
Punch-hole display
Reverse charging
Good cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

Best hardware
Good cameras
Gorilla Glass 5 back
Wider display

CONS

Higher price

Xiaomi launches the Seconds Smart Clock, Thermometer and Hygrometer

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2020

Xiaomi has launched a new smart product under the Youpin platform. The product is called Seconds Smart Clock, Thermometer and Hygrometer. and carries an affordable 149 yuan (~$21) price tag.

As the name implies, the gadget is a clock which also doubles as a hygrometer and thermometer. It uses an electronic ink screen which is close to the paper-like display texture, ensuring ultra-low power consumption. It equally has functions such as temperature and humidity monitoring, smart alarm clock, one-button timer, healthy tomato working method and many other selling points.

The sensor for measuring temperature and humidity every second is selected from Swiss Sensirion’s high-precision digital sensor, which can quickly and accurately detect subtle changes in temperature and humidity.

The smart clock also comes with Bluetooth connectivity and supports pairing with the MIJIA app. Through the MIJIA Bluetooth gateway, it can be linked with other smart devices in the home to improve indoor heating and cooling and make your home more comfortable.

The clock has a built-in high-precision RTC clock chip and a backup battery, and the correct time is displayed when the power is turned on. The time still remains accurate after a battery replacement thanks to the backup battery. With the MIJIA app, you can customize 18 groups of alarm clocks.

It also supports the one-key start timer function. The timer function has two ways of counting; up and down, designed to meet your routine timing needs in your life.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro leak reveals its design and features

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 29, 2020

Huawei recently announced the Watch Fit but it still has one more smartwatch in the pipeline scheduled to launch this year. That watch is the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro and a new leak has revealed what it will look like.

The source of the leak is the Turkish website, Huaweiailesi. As seen in the images posted below, the Watch GT 2 Pro will keep the circular dial design of its predecessors.

The watch will come in two variants – Classic and Sport – with the former available in Nebula Gray and the latter available in Night Black. Both watches have a slimmer and more classy design when compared to the standard Huawei Watch GT 2. There is no tachymeter this time and the lugs are larger but there are still only two buttons on the right side.

One of the images shows the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro will support voice calls which should mean there will be an LTE version. Another image shows the watch has water resistance. We can also see Huawei is promising a 2-week battery life for this model too.

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The Watch GT 2 Pro is expected to come with lots of new features including support for wireless charging. There is an image that shows the phone being charged by a Huawei phone and there is another of the wireless charging station for the watch. The charging station is shown to have a USB-C cable.

Huawei is expected to launch the Watch GT 2 Pro alongside the Mate 40 series but it also has a launch event in China on September 10 whose poster teases the launch of a smartwatch, so there is a possibility of the smartwatch launching on that day.

Apple finally terminates Epic Games’ developer account

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2020

Apple has finally gone ahead with the threat to terminate Epic Games’ developer account. The imbroglio between the two companies began when Epic went against the App Store rules by incorporating its own direct payment option on its popular game Fortnite.

Apple had already removed Fortnite from the App Store for a few weeks since the dispute began but left other titles by Epic Games like Battle Breakers and Infinity Blade Stickers‌ With the new development where Epic’s developer account has been terminated, all other Epic Games titles have been yanked off the App Store. A search for Epic Games in the store‌ now returns nothing while on the web, the Epic Games developer account is blank.

The good thing i that if you already downloaded Fortnite, the appcontinues to work but you won’t be ale to any of the new Marvel-themed Season 4 content.

A statement released by Apple confirmed the account has been removed and expressed disappointment that the termination had to happen.

“We are disappointed that we have had to terminate the Epic Games account on the ‌App Store‌. We have worked with the team at Epic Games for many years on their launches and releases. The court recommended that Epic comply with the ‌App Store‌ guidelines while their case moves forward, guidelines they’ve followed for the past decade until they created this situation. Epic has refused. Instead, they repeatedly submit Fortnite updates designed to violate the guidelines of the ‌App Store‌. This is not fair to all other developers on the ‌App Store‌ and is putting customers in the middle of their fight. We hope that we can work together again in the future, but unfortunately, that is not possible today,” the statement read.

There will be no HarmonyOS smartphones in 2020, confirms Huawei CEO

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 29, 2020

HarmonyOS, the self-developed operating system by Huawei has been in development for 3 years. Last year, the company officially announced its first version at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE (HDC) 2019. At the 2020 edition of this conference, the firm is expected to unveil its second version. Rumors said that the Chinese telecom giant will release a smartphone running it by the end of this year. But now, Richard Yu, the CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group officially confirms that there will be no such smartphone from the company this year.

Yu Chengdong, commonly known as Richard Yu recently attended Yabuli Forum Qingdao Summit (via Sina). At this meeting, he was questioned regarding Huawei smartphone powered by HarmonyOS.

To this, he replied that there are no plans to release such device this year. But that does not mean it will not release next year. In other words, the executive reiterated his HarmonyOS announcement speech from last year.

In that, he mentioned that Android is their choice of operating system on smartphones due to the ecosystem and partners. But they will continue to develop and release devices with HarmonyOS in order to be self-reliant in the long run.

Vincent Yang, Senior Vice President at Huawei made a similar statement last year that they will maintain a single ecosystem with Android. But HarmonyOS will continue to exist as plan B in case of a worst-case scenario.

Also, since the CEO was interviewed in the hallway of the venue of the Summit, he did not respond properly to the chip problem. But he did say that they are still looking for a solution.

Currently, Huawei’s operating system can be only found on its smart TVs. But according to the roadmap shared by the company last year, HarmonyOS 2.0 will support PC, cars, and smart wearables. This version is expected to go official at HDC 2020, which is scheduled for September 10-12.

Though there will be no smartphone running HarmonyOS this year, we can still look forward to the rumored Mate Watch featuring it.

New 8K and 4K Xiaomi Mi TVs receive 3C certification; tipped to feature panels from LG Display

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 29, 2020

Apart from smartphones, Xiaomi is also known for its smart TVs, mostly popular in markets like China and India. Recently, to commemorate its 10th anniversary, the company launched Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition. Now, the company is all set to unveil new 8K and 4K Mi TV models in China as per the 3C certification bureau.

The certifications of the upcoming new Xiaomi televisions were shared by Digital Chat Station (数码闲聊站), a well-known tipster on Weibo. According to him, these TVs will use panels from LG Display.

Going by the name of the model numbers of these TVs, they will be marketed under the same series in 82-inches but with different screen resolution – 4K and 8K respectively.

Model Number	Resolution	Power Rating
L82M6-4K	4K (3840 x 2160)	220V~, 50/60Hz, 500W
L82M6-8K	8K (7680 × 4320)	100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 700W

Due to the difference in their panel resolution, their power rating are dissimilar, however, features such as software (MIUI for TV), connectivity & ports, speakers, and the rest should be common between them.

What’s unknown about these TVs is their panel type. Since LG Display doesn’t supply QLED panels, these forthcoming Mi TVs should either feature OLED or LED-backlit LCD. Also, this goes in line with a report from July, which stated 19 companies will launch a number of OLED TVs with LG Display panel in the second half of the year.

Currently, Xiaomi sells two OLED TVs (standard 65-inch 4K and transparent 55-inch 1080p) under its Mi TV Master Series (aka Mi TV LUX). Both of them are limited to China priced at 12,999 yuan ($1,893) and 49,999 yuan ($7,283) respectively.

Galaxy Z Fold Lite’s official support page goes live; Launch could be near

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 29, 2020

Samsung is reportedly working on three new foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to arrive with S-Pen and carry an expensive price tag. The Galaxy Z Fold S is said to be equipped with an in and out folding design. And there is the Galaxy Z Fold Lite which is expected to priced lower than the currently available Galaxy Fold devices. The arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold Lite could be nearing as Samsung India’s website now has a support page for it.

Past reports have revealed that the upcoming budget-friendly foldable phone from Samsung has an SM-F415 model number. As can be seen in the screenshot, the support page for its variant with model number SM-F415F/DS is now live on Samsung India’s website. Hence, it appears that India could be one of the first markets to receive the rumored Galaxy Z Fold Lite foldable smartphone.

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In the recent past, the device was spotted at the database of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The original Galaxy Fold came with CPI-clad display which is weaker than the Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) layer available on the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It is speculated that the Galaxy Z Fold Lite will have a CPI-clad screen.

The Galaxy Z Fold Lite that is rumored to be codenamed as Winner 2 could be coming with an aluminum and glass chassis. The Snapdragon 865 chipset could be powering the device, but it is unlikely to carry support for 5G support. It may come with a price tag of $1,099. The other specs of the Galaxy Z Fold Lite are present under wraps.

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s new variant with inferior cameras spotted at TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 29, 2020

A new Huawei phone that bears resemblance to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro in terms of specs and design has appeared in the database of China’s TENAA regulatory body. The new phone’s model number is LIO-AN00m, whereas the Mate 30 Pro has an LIO-AN00m model number. The only remarkable difference between the two phones is that the newly found LIO-AN00m handset inferior cameras on the front and rear.

At present, there is no word on the official name of the LIO-AN00m smartphone. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and its rear has a 32-megapixel main camera in its rear-mounted quad camera setup. In comparison, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro featured a 32-megapixel selfie snapper, and a 40-megapixel + 8-mgeapixel (telephoto) + 40-megapixel (ultrawide) + 3D ToF quad camera setup.

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The rest of the specs of the Huawei LIO-AN00m are identical to the Mate 30 Pro. It has a 6.5-inch OLED display that supports 1176 x 2400 pixels and its preinstalled with Android 10 OS.

The phone is powered by a 2.86GHz octa-core processor which seems to be the Kirin 990 chipset. It has 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM variants. Its storage choices are 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. There is a storage slot onboard for additional storage.

It has a rated battery of 4,400mAh and its 3C listing suggests that it may ship with a 40W charger. ToF camera is available on the front for facial recognition. The phone also features an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Sony Xperia 5 II new renders showcase its two color variants

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 29, 2020

Sony is expected to announce the Xperia 5 II flagship phone on Sept. 17. Well ahead of the launch, the rumor mill is actively spilling information on the specs and features of the Xperia 5 II. Earlier this week, Android Headlines shared the specifications of the Xperia 5 II along with its renders. Today, reliable tipster Evan Blass shared new renders of the black and gray editions of the smartphone.

The new renders once again show that Sony has not done much to improve on the design that is offered with the predecessor Sony Xperia 5 that debuted in September last year. The Xperia 5 II has thick bezels at the top and bottom, but it is a compact phone with a 21:9 aspect ratio.

On the rear, there is a ZEISS T* branding between the second and third camera sensors. The right spine of the device has a volume rocker, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and another hardware key, which could be the camera shutter. The Xperia 5 did not have a 3.5mm audio jack, but the successor model will feature it. Apart from black and gray, the Xperia 5 II will come in blue color too.

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Sony Xperia 5 II specifications

The Sony Xperia 5 II has a 6.1-inch OLED HDR+ Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate support. It is powered by Snapdragon 865, 8 GB of RAM, and 4,000mAh battery that supports USB-C PD fast charging. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot.

The triple camera system on the rear of the Xperia 5 II has a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel (telephoto) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera setup. It will offer features like OIS, EIS, hybrid EIS/OIS, 120fps 4K HDR video shooting, and 4K HDR slow-motion video recording. There is no word on the front camera of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) Dutch retailer listing puts the price at €235

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2020

Samsung recently announced its flagship Galaxy Tab S7 series but in recent times, there are rumours of the tech giant launching a new slate dubbed Galaxy Tan A7 (2020). The tablet has now been listed by a Dutch retailer known as CentralPoint.Thetablet had earlier bee certified by FCC and Bluetooth SIG.

The product page not only revealed the product page but also the specs and prices of the tablet. The listing shows that the base model will be priced at €235 which is way cheaper than the price of the Galaxy Tab S7. This model comes with an entry-level 32GB of built-in storage and only supports Wi-Fi connectivity. The higher 64 GB storage version with only WiFi connectivity costs an extra €35. Further, the topmost version with LTE connectivity will cost around an extra €60. This means that the fully-loaded version costs €323.

As for the specifications, the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) features a 10.4-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,000 x 1,200 pixels. The tablet is powered by a Snapdragon 662 chipset, an 11nm chip which is a bit faster and more efficient compared to the Exynos 7904 found inside the Tab A 10.1 (2019).

The slate comes with Android 10 and One UI out of the box and packs a monster 7,040 mAh battery inside. Also, there’s a single camera on the back of the slate although the Google Play Console claims a dual 13 + 5 MP camera. Buyers will have the option of choosing from three colour options: grey, gold and silver.

According to the store listing, the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) is expected to become available on September 11 in the Netherlands and Belgium. Samsung may officially announce the tablet before that date.

MIJIA Projector Youth Edition 2 launching September 2 with XiaoAI voice support

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 29, 2020

Xiaomi has officially teased the launch of a new projector next month. The projector is the MIJIA Projector Youth Edition 2 which may also be called MIJIA Projector Lite 2. The projector is a successor to the MIJIA Projector Lite (Youth Edition) which was first announced around January 2019. This new version will be launched under crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall on September 2 at 10 AM UTC+1.

The MIJIA Projector Youth Edition 2 will have as its biggest selling-point the presence of XiaoAI voice support. This feature was lacking on the first-generation model. The teaser poster also avail us the opportunity to see how the device will look like. The design is also similar to the model launched last year. But this time around, the front panel is changed from fabric to the same white plastic material as the body.

Although the specs of this model is yet to be revealed, we expect it to be similar to those of the MIJIA Projector Lite from last year. As a reminder, the MIJIA Projector Youth Edition uses a LED light source with a brightness of 500 ANSI lumens. It has a resolution of 1080p and support for HDR10. It is also soft on the eyes and great for kids. There is also built-in speakers onboard.

Realme announces new features for “Remote Guard” parental control settings in realme UI

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 28, 2020

Earlier handsets from realme ran ColorOS but then, with the release of Android 10, the brand introduced its own skin based on ColorOS called realme UI. The company has been improving it by adding new features based on user suggestions since its initial release. Continuing it, the brand announces new features for “Remote Guard”.

In case you do not know, most Chinese Android skins on smartphones offer parental control options. With the help of these settings, parents and guardians can monitor their children/wards.

OPPO introduced its implementation called “Remote Guard” with the release of ColorOS 6. This feature was inherited by realme UI since its base is ColorOS after all. But instead of OPPO, realme becomes the first to announce new features for this service on its Chinese community forum (via PiunikaWeb).

According to the post by the brand, the app for Remote Guard has been now redesigned. Users can now add multiple guardians to their wards and cam even provide vital family information. Also, contact numbers of guardians can be now set as SOS contact so that wards can make calls easily in the event of an emergency.

Since Remote Guard now supports multiple guardians, the app has a new screen, which shows the person in charge of the ward at the given moment. Further, the guardians can also monitor their ward’s smartphone usage. They even have access to a dashboard with handset usage statistics just like Googe Digital Wellbeing.

Parents and guardians can also limit their ward’s smartphone usage by blocking access to apps and games. Also, the service automatically blocks fraudulent calls and SMS spam Last but not least, guardians can even know the whereabouts of their ward with real-time location tracking.

Anyway, as we mentioned in the beginning, most Chinese OEMs include parental control settings in their Android skin like realme. But they don’t provide them in the global version of their mobile software. Hence, there’s less chance for the above-mentioned features to be made available in markets other than China.

Giztop offering Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC variant with global shipping for $29.99

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 28, 2020

The Pandemic era has already limited our lifestyles, but still, health enthusiasts keep perform some physical activity to shape their bodies. Moreover, day-to-day life is coming back to normal across several countries. To further improve the new beginning, the users can grab the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC fitness band to keep track of every step, and every calorie you burned. There are several other benefits such as heart rate monitor, notifications control, sleep monitoring, and much more.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC variant is officially limited to some markets across the globe. But, the interested users can order it via Giztop for a discounted price of $29.99.

The fitness band packs a 1.1-inch large AMOLED touch display with a resolution of 126 x 294 pixels. It even supports custom skins aka watch faces and users can develop their own watch faces for the fitness band.

It houses an upgraded high-precision six-axis sensor and PPG heart rate sensor for accurate 24 x 7 monitoring. The smartwatch can easily track sleep while you’re asleep to measure the quality of sleep. The smart band support over 11 sports mode including cycling, walking, swimming, skipping, rowing, and others.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC variants have the ability to control eh smart appliances such as Mijia air conditioners, rice cookers, and others. In China, you even get support for Xiaomi Voice Assistant. The NFC variants even enable contactless payments via Xiaomi Pay, Google ay, and other supported apps.

It is a 5ATM water resistance band that can withstand easily for some time under the depth of 50 meters water. It is an optimal choice even if you want to swim after wearing it. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 houses 125MAh battery which can last up to 14 days upon a single full charge. However, it takes a1.5 hours to fully charge from 0%.

Such a useful fitness band is available for the price of $29.99 from Giztop. You can grab it by sitting anywhere in the world.

Grab Mi 10 Ultra black color variant with $50 discount from Giztop

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 28, 2020

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra was launched earlier this month featuring some high-profile specifications at the price of $898. The device is currently limited to some countries, but the interested users can get it anywhere around the globe via Giztop. Moreover, the e-commerce website is offering a $50 discount on the Mi 10 Ultra black color variant via coupon code M10UBK50.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra offers exceptional specifications including Snapdragon 865 SoC, 6.67-inch OLED display, and a quad-rear camera. It is the the company’s flagship device which is available in three different storage variants – 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB Storage and 16GB RAM + 512 GB storage. Apart from Obsidian Black, the smartphone is available in Mercury Silver and Transparent Edition.

Display

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra packs a 6.67-inch OLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display is capable of providing a 120Hz refresh rate for the smooth gaming experience and supports up to 800 nits brightness.

Performance

The smartphone is powered with a Snapdragon 865 chipset built on 2nm+ process. It is coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 650 GPU. It is available in different storage variants with RAM varying from 8GB to 16GB.

Camera

A quad-rear sensor is present consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, another 48-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 20-megapixel ultrawide camera. There’s a 20-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. The rear camera is capable of recording 8K videos.

Other Features

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra houses a 4500 mAh battery with 120W fast charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. In the connectivity, it features support for WiFI, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC< Infrared port, and USB 2.0 Type-C port. There’s an under-display fingerprint sensor for quick authentication.

On Giztop, the smartphone is available in all three colors and storage models. However, you can grab a 50% discount using a coupon code M10UBK50 on the checkout page. You can head over to the Giztop to grab a limited-time discount.

Huawei Watch Fit with an AMOLED display, AOD, heart rate monitor launched for $110

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 28, 2020

Huawei is in good stead in the wearable market, recording a YoY growth of over 57% in the first half of 2020. The Chinese tech giant is looking to expand its market share with the launchof a new smartwatch dubbed Huawei Watch Fit.

The Watch Fit has been in the news for quite a while but the company has finally taken the wraps off the product with the launch in the UAE.

The Huawei Watch Fit features a 1.64-inch AMOLED display with 2.5D curved glass on top. The watch has an HD reolution of 280 x 456 pixels, 326PPI and 70% screen to body ratio. The display supports full-screen input. The watch has a dimension of 46 x 30 x 10.7mm.

At the left side, there is a single button which acts as power button and to wake up the device. The watch equally comes with support for six new Always-on Display watch faces that will show information even when your watch is inactive.

Huawei Watch Fit brings along 12 kinds of animated quick-workout such as exercise at work, full-body stretch, ab ripper and includes 44 standard movement demonstrations. Further, it has on board a cool 96 workout modes, including 11 sports modes such as running, swimming, and cycling. The custom workout mode allows you to vary your workout from yoga to other intense training.

The smartwatch also features a built-in GPS sensor, 5ATM water protection, AI heart rate algorithm, and new sensors that help you train better by providing real-time metrics, scientific training effect evaluation, and guidance. The smartwatch also comes with 6-axis IMU sensor (Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor), Optical heart rate sensor, capacitive sensor and ambient light sensor.

You also get access to Huawei’s health app to keep track of your fitness data. Other features onboard includes 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood oxygen saturation detection, menstruation cycle trackers, Huawei TruSleep 2.0 for better sleep tracking, and TruRelax to keep track of your stress meter. Others are reminders for SMS messages, incoming calls, calendar events, and other social media Apps. Also, it comes with all necessary apps and widgets to take better control over music playback, snap a photo, find your phone, as well as other features such as Weather, Alarm, Timer, Stopwatch, and a flashlight.

As for the battery life, the Huawei Watch Fit boasts of up to 10 days of battery life which comes down to 7 days in heavy usage and 12 hours in GPS mode.

The Huawei Watch Fit will go on sale in the UAE from September 3 and is priced at 399AED ($110). There is no official word yet as to when it will be available in other countries and regions.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE branding confirmed along with the existence of 5G variant

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 28, 2020

Samsung is reported to start shipping Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) aka Galaxy S20 Lite in October. But ahead of it, the handset had already leaked in 3D CAD renders and official press renders. Even some of its specs as well as price are out now. Adding to that, the firm itself now confirms the branding and variants of this handset on its official website.

Earlier this year, Samsung introduced Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite as the toned-down versions of its 2019 flagship smartphones. Hence, their successors were thought to have a similar marketing name. But the reports, as well as leaks, have been saying otherwise and now, that turns out to be true.

According to YouTube Premium promo page (via SamMobile) on Samsung Bulgaria website, the toned-down Galaxy S20 series smartphone will be officially marketed as “Galaxy S20 FE”. Also, the page confirms this phone to arrive in two variants – 4G and 5G just like other Galaxy flagship smartphones released this year.

For those unaware, Galaxy S10 Lite only comes in a single 4G variant powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 in all the regions. Hence, its successor has been one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2020. But now, it seems like there could be an Exynos 990 version of this device going by the existence of “Galaxy S20 FE” and “Galaxy S20 FE 5G”.

Anyway, according to previous leaks and reports, the Galaxy S20 FE will feature Snapdragon 865, 3.3mm punch-hole, 120Hz refresh rate, IP68 certification, 12MP (primary) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 8MP (3x telephoto) triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, six colors and ~$750 price tag.

Redmi Note 8 unit falls from an 8th floor apartment and still worked fine

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 28, 2020

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 series released last year was one of the company’s top-selling model with over 30 million units sold as at May 2020. One reason why fans found the Note 8 as a worthy upgrade over the Redmi Note 7 is the upgrade both in the hardware and software with a powerful camera out. The Redmi Note 8 also has a good build quality and that has been confirmed by a recent incident.

A Mi fan recently shared the story of his Redmi Note 8 unit which fell into a pool of water after the phone was mistakenly dropped from the 8th floor of an apartment building. Surprisingly, even though the screen was shattered and water got into the camera chamber, the touch operation still worked fine. The fuselage was also bent, turning the phone to a “curved screen” model.

Xiaomi’s Founder and Chairman, Lei Jun also shared the post, extolling the quality of Redmi Note 8.

The Redmi Note 8 was released in August 2019 and one of the biggest highlights of the smartphone is the quad-camera setup stacked vertically at the top left corner. The phone packs a 6.3-inch waterdrop screen and is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM. There is also a 4000mAh battery on board as well as 18W fast charging support.

T-Mobile launches REVVL 5G, REVVL 4 & REVVL 4+ budget smartphones in the US

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Aug 28, 2020

T-Mobile launched three new REVVL-branded smartphones in the US. One of the models, simply called REVVL 5G is the most affordable 5G handset from the carrier priced at $399.99 ($16.67/month). The other two handsets – REVVL 4 and REVVL 4+ are 4G devices costing $120 ($5/month) and $192 ($8/month) respectively. All three of them can be purchased from T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile online and offline stores starting September 4.

According to the press release, new and existing T-Mobile (including T-Mobile for Business) and Metro customers with up to 12 lines “can get REVVL 4 and REVVL 4+ for FREE or the REVVL 5G for just $200 after 24 bill credits when they switch or add a line”.

REVVL 5G

The REVVL 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with support for microSD card. On the front, the phone sports a 6.53-inch 19:59 FHD+ LCD panel with a single punch-hole at the top left corner housing a 16MP selfie camera.

The back of the phone features a triple camera set up consisting of 48MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide unit, and 5MP macro sensor. They are located on a square module along with an LED flash. The handset’s rear panel also nests a capacitive fingerprint sensor.

Last but not least, it runs Android 10 backed by a 4,500mAh battery and only comes in a single Nebula Black color variant.

REVVL 4

The REVVL 4 as the cheapest handset features a 6.22-inch 19:9 HD+ LCD panel with a V-shaped notch nesting a 5MP selfie camera. It is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761V/CA) SoC paired with 2GB RAM and 32 internal storage.

On the back, it sports a 13MP camera, LED flash and a capacitive fingerprint sensor. It runs Android 10 and also supports microSD card. Lastly, it comes in Graphite color and gets its power from a 3,500mAh battery

REVVL 4+

The REVVL 4+ sits between the above-mentioned two smartphones in terms of both specifications and price. It sports a 6.52-inch 18:9 HD+ LCD panel on the front with a V-shaped notch housing a 16MP selfie camera. Whereas, it flaunts a 16MP + 5MP dual-camera setup on the back accompanied by an LED flash and a capacitive fingerprint sensor.

It comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Other features include microSD card slot, Android 10, 4,000mAh battery, and Steel Gray paint job.

Segway teases the launch of the Segway eMoped C in the U.S.

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 28, 2020

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Segway-Ninebot recently held a celebratory event to mark the completion of the first recorded trans-America electric scooter trip. The trip was sponsored by Segway and carried out by Graham Pollard with six of Segway’s Ninebot KickScooter MAX electric scooters.

At the event, the company also teased the Segway eMoped C which will be introduced to the US market soon. The eMoped C was first launched in China as Ninebot C30 last month as the cheapest bike in the brand’s lineup. It comes as a true moped with functional pedals. The pedals are not very prominent instead there is a floorboard where riders can place their feet.

The Segway eMoped C is capable of hitting a top speed of 15.5 mph (25 km/h) putting it in the class 2 e-bike category in the US. This means it can be driven in just about any bike lane or public street.

Segway had reportedly hinted last year that it will introduce multiple versions with different battery packs and which would offer ranges of 25, 37, and 46 miles (45, 60, and 75 km). Segway may likely introduce the version with the longest range in the US. The release date is set for the fourth quarter of this year

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Amazfit Neo is a retro watch with advanced features; now on pre-sale on AliExpress

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 28, 2020

Huami teased the launch of new products a week ago and now the first of them has surfaced. The Amazfit Neo is a smartwatch with a retro design but modern-day smartwatch features including 24-hour heart rate monitoring, step counting, and even app alerts. The watch is now available on pre-sale on AliExpress.

The Amazfit Neo has an always-on 1.2-inch retro-styled STN (Super-twisted Nematic) display. The display is power efficient and can be seen clearly under bright light. It even has a backlight that turns on when you lift up your wrist to check the screen.

The display has four sides and is housed in a polycarbonate body that is attached to PUR straps. There are four textured buttons – two on each side – for operating the watch. Some functions even require you to press two buttons at the same time. The Amazfit Neo is available in three colors – Green, Black, and Orange.

There is a BioTracker PPG sensor for 24-hour heart rate monitoring and the watch will alert you if your heart rate is abnormal. Apart from tracking your steps, there is the PAI health assessment system that helps you understand your health better.

The Amazfit Neo also has sleep tracking and will even track naps (between 11 AM and 6 PM) and also REM sleep. Amazfit says it has sports tracking – running, walking, and cycling – but you have to go into the app to select which activity to track. The watch will also alert you when you receive phone calls, messages, and emails.

Other features of the watch include water resistance up to 50 meters, a 160mAh battery that will last up to 28 days on a single charge with typical usage, and Bluetooth 5.0 LE. The smartwatch works with the Zepp app and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

The Amazfit Neo has a price tag of $49.99 and is sold by the official Amazfit store on AliExpress. However, you can purchase it for just $39.99 if you grab a $2 store coupon and also use the code “AMAZFITNEO” at checkout. Unfortunately, the store doesn’t mention when the watch will begin shipping.

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