Huawei Desktop PC packaging box appears in real skin, key specs in view

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Aug 27, 2020

Nubia has released its Red Magic 5S gaming smartphone outside China. The device was launched in the manufacturer’s home country about a month ago as an upgraded version of the Red Magic 5G that was announced in the first half of the year.

The Red Magic 5S has brought its affordable price tag from China. In the US, it will sell for $579 for the base model with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. That is roughly $35 more than the price in China. You can also grab the 12GB RAM + 256GB version that is priced at $649. Unfortunately, Nubia has not brought the 16GB RAM version to international markets.

The device has a 6.65-inch HD+ AMOLED display that has a 144Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. There are no notches or holes in this screen. Under the hood is the Snapdragon 865 and not the more powerful Snapdragon 865 Plus. However, you get GPU Boost, a proprietary technology that allows for smoother gameplay without lags.

On the back of the Red Magic 5G are three rear cameras – a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies and video calls, you get an 8MP selfie camera. The rear camera has OIS and there is a Super Night Scene Mode for taking better low-light pictures.

The phone has a 4500mAh battery with support for 55W fast charging (ships with an 18W charger). It uses a triple cooling technology that consists of a built-in cooling fan, ICE 4.0 liquid cooling system, and the Ice Dock (needed for GPU Boost to work) which has to be purchased separately. The Red Magic 5S also has two shoulder triggers with a 320Hz touch sampling rate and 2ms touch delay. There are stereo speakers with a dual Smart PA, DTS:X Ultra, and 4D Shock to make gaming more enjoyable. It also runs Android 10 out of the box.

The phone will also be sold in Europe and the UK for €579/£539 for the base model and €649/£599 for the 12GB + 256GB version. The Ice Dock can be purchased for $44.90/€44.90/£40.90, there is a protective case that is $14.90/€14.90/£13.90, and a controller called the Pro Handle with a special case included that is $39.90/€39.90/£35.90. Unfortunately, the 55W charger is not yet available. You can pre-order the device now before it goes on sale on September 2.

Redmi Note 9 Pro: first MIUI-running phone to join the Android Enterprise Recommended program

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Aug 26, 2020

The Android Enterprise Recommended program was created two years ago to help businesses choose which phones are best for them. Google has been adding new phones to the list which is no surprise seeing as there are new phones released practically every day. The latest to join the list is the Redmi Note 9 Pro and while it is not the first Xiaomi device to be added to the list, its addition is a big deal.

Other Xiaomi phones that have joined the Android Enterprise Program are the Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, and the Mi A3. However, all these phones are Android One phones, unlike the Redmi Note 9 Pro which runs MIUI. So you see why this is a big deal.

The Redmi Note 9 Pro was announced in May. It has a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a punch hole in the middle of the screen. There is a Snapdragon 720G processor under the hood with 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. The phone has dual SIM support and also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

There are four cameras on the back of the Redmi Note 9 Pro – a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is a 16MP sensor. Other features of the phone are a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 5020mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging, and NFC.

We expect more Xiaomi phones running MIUI will be added as time goes on. The minimum requirements for devices to be added include support for zero-touch enrollment, availability of unlocked models, and delivery of Android security updates within 90 days of release by Google for a minimum period of three years.

International variants of Mi Mix 3 and Mi Mix 2S get MIUI 12 update

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Aug 26, 2020

Xiaomi has been updating its devices to MIUI 12 for months. But the rollout is yet to end. In fact, it has just begun in certain regions. Currently, the update is being rolled out to older flagships and select budget smartphones in China. If these devices have only a single or two international variants, those models are getting higher priority than global variants of newer smartphones. Hence, the global variants of Mi Mix 3 and Mi Mix 2S have started to receive the update.

The Chinese variants of both Mi Mix 3 and Mix 2S were only updated to MIUI 12 earlier this month. Since these devices have only two international variants – Global and Russia, those have already begun to get the update.

It is worth noting that the Russian variant of Mi Mix 3 is yet to start receiving the update. But it should happen anytime soon in the coming days. With that being said, here are the build numbers of MIUI 12 update for these handsets.

Mi Mix 3
- China – V12.0.1.0.QEECNXM
- Global – V12.0.1.0.QEEMIXM
Mi Mix 2S
- China – V12.0.1.0.QDGCNXM
- Global – V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM
- Russia – V12.0.1.0.QDGRUXM

Although the above-mentioned two devices are flagship smartphones, Mi Mix 2S is not getting all the new features of MIUI 12 due to its LCD screen. That means users of this phone miss out on Super Wallpapers and AOD+ but the Mi Mix 3, on the other hand, gets all the new stuff.

Having said that, the new software update for these two Xiaomi devices is being seeded out in phases. Therefore, it will take time to reach every unit.

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HUAWEI Mate20 Pro starts receiving EMUI 10.1 update in India

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Aug 26, 2020

Huawei has been updating its devices to EMUI 10.1 ever since it debuted with HUAWEI P40 series earlier this year. The update rollout began in China, followed by other regions. Unfortunately, India is one of the last countries to get the update since the Chinese telecom giant was never a big smartphone player in this region. Hence, the Mate 20 Pro from 2018 has only started receiving the update now, a month later than other countries.

Recently, two Honor handsets namely HONOR 20 and HONOR View20 were updated to Magic UI 3.1 (EMUI 10.1 for Honor smartphones) in India. Then, a few days earlier, HUAWEI P30 Pro also began to get the same update in the country.

Now, HUAWEI Mate20 Pro is getting similar treatment in the region. The update for this phone comes with build number 10.1.0.291(C675E9R1P5) and weighs a whopping 4.80GB in size. Being the 2018 flagship of the company, it gets almost all the new features introduced in this version of the firm’s mobile software.

Some of the notable features include new AOD styles, new fingerprint animations, Multi-Window, new themes, Smart Charge, and more. The update also brings July 2020 security patch to the device.

That said, EMUI 10.1 for Mate 20 Pro in India is being rolled out in batches and therefore, may take time to reach every unit out there.

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Report: Galaxy A12 with model number SM-A125F will come in 32GB & 64GB variants

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Aug 26, 2020

Samsung launched Galaxy A11 in March of this year as the cheapest Galaxy A series smartphone with a punch-hole display. Now, within five months of its release, a report says that the company is working on its successor called Galaxy A12, skipping Galaxy A11s.

Samsung Galaxy A11 Featured — Samsung Galaxy A11

This piece of information regarding the upcoming Galaxy A12 comes from SamMobile. According to the publication, the handset is in development with model number SM-A125F.

The only major difference between it and its predecessor will be a variant with higher internal storage. In case you do not know, the Galaxy A11 comes in two variants, one with 2GB RAM and another with 3GB RAM. However, both of them only feature 32GB internal storage with support for microSD card.

On the other hand, the forthcoming Galaxy A12 will also come in a 64GB storage configuration, in addition to a 32GB base version. But the amount of RAM present in both the variants is not known, however, it is confirmed to retain the capacitive fingerprint sensor. Also, it is said to come in four colors namely Black, White, Red, and Blue.

Although other specs of this Samsung budget smartphone is a mystery at the moment, one shouldn’t be surprised if it features the same 13MP (wide) + 5MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup and 4,000mAh or a slightly larger battery.

Grab best Blackview deals with over 58% discount at ongoing AliExpress 828 sale !

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Aug 26, 2020

Blackview keeps entertaining its fans and the buyers by introducing some great discount festivals throughout the year. In the ongoing Blackview and AliExpress 828 sale, the company is offering massive discounts of up to 58% on its popular smartphones and other accessories. However, the sale is already on the verge to end, but still, our readers can benefit a lot if they are looking to buy a tablet, smartphone, and rugged smartphone.

The sale is slated to end on August 28th, but still, users can enjoy interesting discounts. We have compiled a list of some best deals including Blackview BV9900 Pro and BV6300 Pro which are retailing for the all-time-low price of $399.99.

Blackview BV9900 Pro

It is the fastest thermal rugged smartphone which is quite popular since its launch. The smartphones fully retail for the price of more than $449, but now the users can grab it for $399.99. It’s a limited time discount and will last only for a few days.

The smartphone primarily runs on MediaTek Helio P90 octa-core SoC which couples an 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s a 5.85-inch FHD+ display enacted under Corning Gorilla Glass 5. There are a 48-megapixel quad-rear camera and a single 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front. It encompasses all the maintenance tools ranging from electrical systems to mechanical systems.

Blackview BV6300 Pro

It is a photography-centric rugged smartphone available at a decent price of $179.99. The best camera-focused smartphone features a quad-rear camera with a Samsung 16-megapixel primary sensor, a 120-degree ultrawide sensor, a macro unit, and a depth sensor for pro photographs.

Blackview BV6300 Pro is even regarded as the slimmer and the lighter rugged smartphone among the other smartphones in the market. It measures 159.9 x 78.2 x 11.6 mm and weighs 230 grams. You can know more about the device here.

Blackview BV4900 – “Space Capsule”

It is the latest entrant to the Blackview’s brochure featuring splendid “Space Capsule” rugged design. It is different in several aspects from other Blackview smartphones. Blackview BV4900 carries 27 upgrades on its inner design to make it more rugged and improves the resistance against drops, shocks, and water.

It is designed like a real space capsule. The smartphone houses a 5.7-inch HD+ display, 3GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage. There’s a triple camera module on the rear and is powered with MediaTek MTK671 SoC. There’s around 5580 mAh battery and runs stock Android 10 out of the box. You can know more about the device over here.

It is retailing for the price of $85.79.

Blackview A80

Blackview A80 is a best-budged quad-camera smartphone. It is the cheapest Blackview smartphone housing a 6.21-inch display and MediaTek MT6737 SoC. Blackview A80 is available with 2GB RAM and 16 GB storage. A 13-megapixel sensor on the rear and a 5-megapixel camera reside on the front for selfies.

It is available for a reduced price of $59.99.

Blackview Tab 8 – Tablet

A tablet becomes a useful laptop if it supports external keyboard and that too with a 4G VoLTE support. Blackview Tab 8 offers both the functionalities at a super affordable price of $127.99. It houses a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, an octa-core processor with 4GB RAM, and 64 GB storage.

It’s super slim body packs a 6580 mAh battery which can provide a standby time of more than a couple of days. Blackview Tab 8 runs Android 10 and packs a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel shooter on the front for selfies and face unlock.

Blackview X1 and X2 – Smartwatch

Along with rugged smartphones and quality tablets, Blackview also offers stunning smartwatches. The company recently unveiled Blackview X1 and X2 smartwatches to address the ever-increasing demand. Both the smartwatches packs outstanding features like support for 9 sports mode, 5ATM waterproof, long-lasting battery with 45 days standby. Moreover, it notifies you of important messages, texts, and calls.

Grab X1 and X2

AliExpress 828 sale will end on August 28, so hurry up if want to grab the Blackview device at a massive discount. You can get more information about the ongoing Blackview and AliExpress 828 sale by heading over here. You can also join Blackview new Giveaway to get products for free.

Ulefone Armor 8 5G smartphone teased in a video as the world’s first 5G rugged smartphone

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Aug 26, 2020

Ulefone always keeps surprising its fans with some new innovative technologies and smartphones. Surprisingly, the company is once again here to stun the interested folks with the world’s first 5G rugged smartphone – Armor 8 5G. Ulefone today unleashed the teaser video of Ulefone Armor 8 5G – showcasing the blazing fast internet speeds.

The new smartphone will combine the rugged design with the exceptionally fast nextgen communication protocol. We can see the phone’s top download speed of up to 443 Mbps and the upload speed of 114 Mbps as shown in the video above. It is believed that the 5G network will bring a great change in our day-to-day lives, and the Ulefone has already started preparing.

The 5G variant design looks familiar with the Ulefone Armor 8 which is already on sale via AliExpress.

Ulefone Armor 8 5G smartphone is expected to ship with MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC as like several other mid-range smartphones in the market. There will be an 8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage which will enable flawless multitasking. Moreover, it could come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ waterdrop display sporting a quality front-facing camera.

It is highly expected to feature some similarities with recently launched Armor 8 smartphones. There’s no other information about the device specifications and pricing. However, we expect some more information to surface before the official launch.

Further, you can check the Ulefone Armor 8 4G version if you’re looking for an affordable rugged smartphone that is available for $139.99. It is available from the Ulefone AliExpress store.

Related: Grab huge discounts on Ulefone smartphones under ‘Mid-Year Sale’ on AliExpress

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra DXOMark top-ranking camera technology explained

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Aug 26, 2020

At Xiaomi’s 10th Anniversary Special Event in China, the company unveiled a number of star products but the most spectacular one for smartphone enthusiasts is definitely the Mi 10 Ultra which is its most powerful smartphone for 2020. As the name suggests, the phone aims to take on the big flagships in the market like the Huawei P40 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The flagship phone did a good job in that regard as it managed to beat the world’s best camera phone according to DxOMark – the Huawei P40 Pro, with a score of 130.

Xiaomi has given an insight into the technology at play on the Mi 10 Ultra’s camera. The camera was the product of several research efforts by engineers in Xiaomi’s numerous R&D centres around the world: in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Tokyo, Santiago, Bangalore, Paris and Tampere.

The main camera has a 48 MP 1/1.32” sensor that can do on-chip single-frame HDR processing. Basically, pixels are grouped into three categories: short, medium and long exposure. Then those are merged into an HDR signal as the sensor reads out the image line by line.

The Mi 10 Ultra is Xiaomi’s first phone that can record HDR10 video, thanks to this on-sensor processing. It also has a rare 8P lens design – a lens with eight elements, which reduces aberrations as much as possible. Each element added to the lens makes it exponentially trickier (and more expensive) to produce.

Making the telephoto camera a perfect fit was yet another challenge. The phone packs a 48MP SonyIMX586 sensor with a large 1/2.32” aperture. The size of the sensor would have made the module too thick to fit into the frame of the phone. In this regard, Xiaomi had to use a D-cut lens to slim it down. D-cut lenses make optical image stabilization more difficult but after several attempts, the engineers got it just right.

Furthermore, the Mi 10 Ultra’s ultrawide-angle lens has a 128° field of view. It uses a 7P lens again to minimize distortion, especially around the edges of the image. This helps improve the resolution so that there wasn’t any need to correct the distortion in software.

Enter Elephone U5 giveaway to grab the newly-launched smartphone for free

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Aug 26, 2020

Elephone is already offering exceptional deals by offering decent smartphones at super affordable prices. The company recently launched Elephone U5 with MediaTek Helio P60 SoC and other compelling hardware for the price of $159.99. It is already available from the Elephone official store in two color options of Ocean Blue and Black. However, here’s a glaring chance for the interested users who would like to own an Elephone U5 for free via the ongoing giveaway.

See More: Elephone U5 smartphone to hit the market on August 12

The interested folks can easily participate in the giveaway until September 11. The winners will be announced within a week after the giveaway expiry date. The users can simply log in and then share the giveaway in order to win it.

Elephone U5 comes with a 6.4-inch full HD+ display featuring a punch-hole and 93.38% high screen-to-body ratio. It is powered with Helio P60 SoC coupled with an octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. It also offers a MicroSD card slot for expandable storage up to 512GB.

The smartphone embedded a quad-rear camera module consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. On the front, there’s a 24-megapixel selfie camera.

A 4000 mAh battery is present on the board, and the smartphone runs on Android 10 OS. The NFC chip facilitates contactless payments via Google Pay and other supported apps.

You can easily win the Elephone U5 giveaway by completing all the activities listed on the giveaway page. However, you can even buy it for the discount price of $159.99 in two color options of Ocean Blue and Black for $159.99 from the online store. You can know more about the device by heading over to the official Elephone store.

Related: Elephone U5 available in two color options of Ocean Blue and Black

Samsung is working on three foldables, including a model with support for S Pen

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Aug 26, 2020

Samsung is expected to launch its third foldable smartphone in the form of Galaxy Z Fold2 next month. Ahead of it, a tipster claims the South Korean tech giant to be working on three more foldables namely Galaxy Z Fold Lite, Galaxy Z Fold3, and Galaxy Z Fold S. He even mentioned the type of displays used on these devices.

Samsung has been long-rumored to launch a budget foldable smartphone tentatively called Galaxy Fold Lite. This device could bear the model number SM-F415. Now, a leakster going by the username @hwangmh01 on Twitter(via SamMobile) claims it to feature CPI (Colorless Polyimide) instead of UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) on Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold2.

For those unaware, the original Galaxy Fold comes with CPI-clad display, which is not as strong as UTG and therefore, such screens are more prone to damages. Anyway, if this could bring down the cost of foldables, then it is kind of a bargain as there are plenty Galaxy Fold users out there without any issue.

Further, the leaker also says that Galaxy Z Fold3, apart from retaining UTG, will also support S Pen but it will be pricey. That means it could end up as the most expensive smartphone from the house of Samsung.

Last but not least, the company is also working on another foldable called Galaxy Z Fold S with “in & out folding”. We don’t know what that means but it could be something like TCL’s tri-fold prototype.

Mi 10T Pro specs and render leaked; Mi 10T and Mi 10T Lite coming too

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Aug 26, 2020

Last year, Xiaomi announced the Mi 9T series. The Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro were rebadged versions of the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro respectively. A new leak has revealed that successors are on the way called the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro and they will be coming along with a less-powerful version called the Mi 10T Lite.

The info comes from Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) and in his tweet, he revealed the three phones will soon be announced globally. He also revealed the key specs of the Mi 10T Pro and shared a render of the device.

[ Exclusive ] Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro & Mi 10 Lite Launching Soon Globally.
Here is The First Look Of Mi 10T Pro.
Mi 10T Pro Specs.
•5000mAh Battery
•144Hz Refresh Rate
•108MP Rear Camera
•May Be Side Mounted Fingerprint Scanner I Am Not Sure About This One.#Mi10TPro #Mi10T pic.twitter.com/8ngfxyrzZo

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) August 26, 2020

The Mi 10T Pro will have a display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen size isn’t mentioned and we also do not know if it has a punch hole. However, there is a chance this is an LCD panel as the render appears to show the device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi will ship the phone with four rear cameras with a 108MP camera as the main sensor. The camera housing shows the 108MP sensor occupies a pretty large part of the housing while the other three cameras and the LED flash are placed below it.

The Mi 10T Pro will have a 5000mAh battery which is bigger than that of the Mi 10 5G and Mi 10 Ultra. There is no mention of the processor powering the phone but we know the device has 5G. There is the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 865 Plus to choose from but there is also the upcoming Snapdragon 860 processor too.

So far, the Mi 10T Pro doesn’t seem to be a rebadged phone but we cannot yet say about its siblings. We expect more details will surface soon.

Samsung Dragon Knight G5 27-inch 2K Curved Gaming Monitor with 144Hz refresh rate launched

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Aug 26, 2020

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new gaming monitor in China. The product is known as Dragon Knight G5 Curved Gaming Monitor and it comes with all the bells and whistles of a powerful monitor for top-level gaming.

The monitor, which bears the model number C27G55TQWC, is equipped with a 27-inch curved VA screen having a curvature of 1000R. The display also comes with a WQHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time. The display equally supports AMD FreeSync Premium and HDR10. Since it is designed as a gaming monitor, Samsung included a Gaming UX on the interface which will improve the user experience.

Further, the static contrast ratio of the Samsung Dragon Knight G5 monitor reaches 2500:1 and you also get support for low blue light eye protection. The display features an adjustable base and fir interface, there is an HDMI port, DM port among others.

Coming to the pricing and availability, the Samsung Dragon Knight G5 gaming monitor is priced at 2199 yuan (~$319). The product is presently listed for pre-sale in China on Jingdong. It is expected to start shipping on August 31.

Realme C11 arrives in Europe with a free gift and discounts for early buyers

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Aug 26, 2020

The Realme C11 has made its way to Europe, more than a month after it launched in India. The new budget phone costs €99 and even comes with a free gift for early buyers.

The Realme C11 has a 6.5-inch Mini-drop display with an HD+ resolution. There is an Helio G35 processor under the hood and it is paired with 2GB of RAM. There is 32GB of storage but you can expand it as the phone has a triple card tray with a slot for a MicroSD card.

There are dual cameras on the back – a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP portrait camera. The phone has a 5MP selfie camera with a 77.9° FOV and has a number of fetures including HDR, portrait mode, timelapse mode, and face unlock.

The Realme C11 has a 5000mAh battery that has a standby time of 40 days. It comes with a 10W charger, supports reverse charging, and charges via a MicroUSB port. There is also an audio jack at the bottom. The phone runs Android 10 out of the box and is available in Mint Green and Pepper Grey.

Realme has a number of promos available. First students get a 5% discount when they purchase the phone. Also, the first 100 buyers get a free Realme Band that is worth €24.99 and this promo is valid between August 26 and August 28. You also have the choice of purchasing the Realme Buds 2 at a reduced price of €10 or the Realme Buds Wireless at a reduced price of €20 when you purchase the Realme C11. Both ofers are also limited to 100 buyers and begin today through September 10..

Asus Zenfone 7 vs Realme X50 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10: Specs Comparison

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Aug 26, 2020

Another 2020 flagship killer series went official and a lot of people are wondering whether or not it is the definitive flagship killer series. We are talking about the Asus Zenfone 7 line-up composed of the Zenfone 7 and the Zenfone 7 Pro. The former is a device with flagship-class hardware sold at an incredibly affordable price if compared to other flagships. It is mandatory for us to make a comparison between this device and other flagship killers in order to establish whether or not this is the device a lot of power users should get in this second half of 2020. So, we decided to compare it with the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Realme X50 Pro, both affordable flagships, both with Snapdragon 865 just like the Asus Zenfone 7.

Asus Zenfone 7 vs Realme X50 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10

	Xiaomi Mi 10	Asus Zenfone 7	Realme X50 Pro 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g	165.1 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm, 230 g	159 x 74.2 x 9.4 mm, 207 g
DISPLAY	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED	6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10, MIUI	Android 10, Zen UI	Android 10, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 108 + 13 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 64 + 8 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2	Quad 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.5 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.5 and f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4780 mAh, fast charging 30W, Fast wireless charging 30W	5000 mAh, fast charging 30W	4200 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging 10W, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G	Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The most original design belongs to the Asus Zenfone 7 due to the presence of flip-up camera and a true full-screen display. But the most beautiful device is the Xiaomi Mi 10, in my honest opinion. Its curved edges and its high screen-to-body ratio are simply amazing and they make it look like one of the most expensive flagships out there. With Asus Zenfone 7 you get a sturdier front panel thanks to the Gorilla Glass 6 protection, but it has an inferior Gorilla Glass 3 for the glass back. Realme X50 Pro 5G is still made of premium materials, but I like the design of the Xiaomi Mi 10 more.

Display

The displays of these devices are more or less at the same level. In each case, you get a Full HD+ resolution, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ standard. But the Asus Zenfone 7 looks slightly better due to its higher brightness. However, we had no chance to test the color accuracy and other display features of this device, so we can not give you a definitive verdict. Note that Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G feature an in-display fingerprint reader, while the Asus Zenfone 7 has a side-mounted biometric sensor. Last but not least, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Asus Zenfone 7 come with a wider diagonal.

Hardware/Software

The awesome Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powers all of these handsets: not the most advanced Qualcomm’s SoC out there, but it takes the silver medal right behind the Snapdragon 865+. Asus Zenfone 7 only gets 8 gigs of RAM in its most expensive configuration, while you can get up to 12 GB of RAM with Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G. On the other hand, Asus Zenfone 7 has UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 3.0, as well as a micro SD slot to expand its native storage (which is not present on Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G). All of the devices run Android 10 with a highly-customized user interface.

Camera

If we talk about the main sensor of the rear camera, Xiaomi Mi 10 is the winner. It sports an amazing 108 MP sensor just like the Mi 10 Pro, as well as OIS. But it lacks a telephoto lens, unlike Realme X50 Pro 5G and Asus Zenfone 7. Further, it has a pretty disappointing front camera. The Asus Zenfone 7 can use its rear triple camera as a selfie camera too, thanks to its motorized mechanism. The Realme X50 Pro 5G has a great dual front camera with 32 and 8 MP resolution, as well as an ultrawide sensor.

Battery

The Asus Zenfone 7 has the biggest battery and, with a 5000 mAh capacity, it is likely to last a lot more than Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10. With the Realme X50 Pro 5G, you get the smallest battery, but also the fastest charging technology: 65W power instead of 30W found on the Asus Zenfone 7 and the Xiaomi Mi 10. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 10, which sits in the middle in terms of capacity, offers both fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

The price of Asus Zenfone 7 for the global market is yet to be announced (€600/$710 in Taiwan). You can get a Xiaomi Mi 10 for less than €600/$710 thanks to online street prices, and it is the same for the Realme X50 Pro 5G. It is very hard to pick a winner of this comparison. Asus Zenfone 7 has a better display, a bigger battery, and a flip-up camera. Xiaomi Mi 10 offers wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, and a better main camera. Realme X50 Pro 5G has great selfie cameras and faster charging. Which one would you pick?

Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

Asus Zenfone 7 vs Realme X50 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

Fastest charging technology
Dual ultrawide front cameras
Good street prices
Compact

CONS

Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 10

PROS

OIS
Great design
Reverse wireless charging
Fast wireless charging

CONS

No telephoto

Asus Zenfone 6

PROS

Flip-up cameras
Micro SD dedicated slot
Bigger battery
Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

Slower charging

LG unveils the WashTower, a single-unit smart washing machine and dryer set

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Aug 26, 2020

LG Electronics has unveiled its newest laundry solution which will be officially announced “virtually” at IFA 2020. The product is dubbed LG WashTower and is a washing machine and dryer combined in a single unit with LG’s latest technologies and smart features.

LG WashTower offers total clothing care and ultimate user convenience. This innovative new home appliance will be available worldwide this year, with availability starting next month in North America.

Unlike competing stacked washers and dryers, LG’s WashTower is designed from the ground up as a “one body” solution. At the beginning of the wash cycle, the integrated unit indicates how long it will take to complete both washing and drying. The washer also shares information with the dryer, which automatically sets the optimal course and preheats the drum, contributing to better results and shorter overall laundry times.

Unlike a stackable washer and dryer where each appliance has its own control panel, the WashTower boasts the convenience of a single, intuitive interface. Located between the washer and dryer for easy access, the all-in-one Center Control makes it simple to manage every aspect of LG’s complete laundry solution.

With the height of LG WashTower approximately 87 millimetres lower than the average combined height of stackable units, loading and unloading the top-mounted dryer is measurably easier. And WashTower doesn’t scrimp on capacity, with a maximum load of 17 kilograms for the washer and 16 kilograms for the dryer.

It equally incorporates LG’s most-advanced laundry and smart technologies, providing customers with both outstanding performance and ease-of-use. Thanks to TurboWash 360° and Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive (AI DD), the washer feature guarantees fast, gentle and cleaner clothes, detecting the weight and softness of clothing to calculate the best setting for every load. Its advanced AI reduces cycle times and energy usage without sacrificing effectiveness while the dryer utilizes LG’s steam technology to deliver maximum hygiene, eliminating 99.99 percent of common bacteria.

[Update: Official Video] Xiaomi Device Control is inspired by Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration & Microsoft Your Phone

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Aug 26, 2020

Update: Official Video

On August 27, a day after this story was originally published, Xiaomi officially showcased Device Control in a video. It was shared by Xiaomi Smart Life profile on Weibo.

The Telegram channel who spotted the feature first claimed it to only work on Mi NoteBook Pro 15 2020. However, the person in the video attached below uses it on the newly launched Redmi G Gaming laptop.

Original Story

Ever since Xiaomi released MIUI 12 in late April, the company has been adding new features with weekly beta builds. The latest MIUI 12 beta build for Mi 10 Ultra brings an app called ”Xiaomi Device Control”, which is similar to Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration and Microsoft Your Phone.

Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra to commemorate its 10th anniversary. However, the new Xiaomi Device Control app is currently only available on the former device.

This app was first reported by a Telegram channel called @miuiknoun (via XDA Developers). It only supports Mi 10 Ultra, Mi 9 and Mi NoteBook Pro 15 2020 as of now. It should be compatible with more smartphones and laptop models from the company in the coming weeks.

To use the features offered by this app, users must have another application called Mi Share PC (Mi AIoT) installed on their supported Xiaomi laptop. Once the connection is established, users can perform the following actions.

Screen mirroring
Transfer files between phone and PC
Open multiple windows (instances) of the phone on PC
Edit files on the phone directly from the PC

All these features screen Huawei Multi-Screen Collaboration and Microsoft Your Phone. Hopefully, Xiaomi brings it to more devices and maybe even implement it with NFC for a seamless experience like on Huawei devices.

This MIUI feature is expected to debut in the stable channel in October after wider internal beta testing in September.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra 6/8GB RAM + 128/256/512GB storage variants available from Giztop

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Aug 26, 2020

Xiaomi recently launched Rdemi K30 Ultra alongside the already available Redmi K30, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition smartphones. The newest member of the Redmi K30 series brings several new enhancements like 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek 1000+ SoC, dual stereo speakers, and quad-camera setup. It is available in three different storage variants in China. However, international buyers can grab it via Giztop for the starting price of $349.

Redmi K30 Ultra is available in all three storage variants of 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 512GB storage variant from Giztop. The interested users can grab their favorite color among Black, White, and Mint Green options.

Redmi K30 Ultra Specifications

Redmi K30 Ultra is the maiden device among the K30 series which runs on Media Tek chipset, as others run Qualcomm Chipset. The Redmi K30 Ultra runs MediaTek 1000+ SoC couped an octa-core processor with a maximum clocking speed of 2.6GHz and Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. The smartphone is capable to provide breathtaking performance while performing CPU-Intensive tasks.

It houses a beautiful 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio, The display is well-protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and offers HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits brightness.

The smartphone carries a pop-up selfie camera that provides full-view display experience without any hindrance. There’s a quad-rear camera featuring a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is capable of recording 4K stable video, thanks to the gyro-EIS for stability. A 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera is present on the rear side of the smartphone for quality selfies.

The device comes with a 4500 mAh battery coupled with a 33W fast charging. In connectivity, the user gets support for WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. There’s an under-display fingerprint sensor for easy authentication.

Pricing

The interested users can grab the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant for the price of $349, while the 8GB RAM + 512GB storage is available for $399, and the 8GB RAM + 256GB is available for $449. You can head over to Giztop for fast global shipping.

Alleged POCO X3 specs and render surfaces; to launch on September 8

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Aug 26, 2020

The POCO X3 is an upcoming smartphone that is scheduled to launch soon. The name of the device was confirmed in a tweet earlier today by Angus Kai Ho NG, the product marketing manager and global spokesperson for POCO Global. Now a leak has revealed the key specs, render, and launch date for the smartphone.

😍#POCOX3 NFC Camera design speculations

Which one do you think it is?
Or maybe show me what you think the camera set up looks like!📷📸

Closest guess will be gifted 1 #POCOX3 sponsored by @POCOGlobal 🤩#POCOisback pic.twitter.com/buFsL6VGxa

— Angus Kai Ho Ng (@anguskhng) August 26, 2020

The source of the leak is the forum site, MIUITurkiye, but the page seems to have been pulled down. Nevertheless, the young leaker, Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) has tweeted some of the details.

According to the tweet, the POCO X3 will have a 6.67-inch 120Hz display. It is an LCD panel with a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera. The display will also have a 240Hz touch response rate.

Powering the phone is a yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 732 processor. News of the chipset first surfaced a few weeks ago and it is touted as an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 730G. The processor will draw power from a 5160mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Poco X3 Official Looking Renders and Specs have been leaked!

-September 8 launch
-Snapdragon 732
-6.67" 120hz Display, 240Hz Touch Latency
-5160 mAH Battery
-33W Fast Charging
-64MP Main Quad Camera
-20MP Front Camera

Thoughts?#POCO #POCOX3

Source: https://t.co/0RWgdd11Zf pic.twitter.com/acb0vMEYwW

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 26, 2020

The back of the phone is home to quad rear cameras arranged in a very unusually-shaped camera housing. We believe the renders are legit seeing as they are similar to those posted by POCO’s marketing manager in his tweet above. As you can see, he asks fans to choose which design they think is that of the phone and the person with the closest design will get to win a free POCO X3 phone. Seeing as the phone’s renders have now leaked, it remains to be seen if the competition will go on or be canceled. The leak says the primary rear camera is a 64MP sensor but doesn’t mention the other three sensors. For the selfie camera, the phone is said to have a 20MP sensor.

The POCO X3 is shown in two colorways – Blue and Dark Gray. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button and is positioned on the right side of the phone. The image also shows the left side of the device is where the SIM tray. There is a speaker grille above the display and at the bottom too. It also looks like there is an audio jack on the other side of the USB port.

The leak says the POCO X3 will be announced on September 8 which is about two weeks from now.

What do you think about the design of the POCO X3? At least this time around it is not a rebadged phone.

Realme X7 Pro Player with Snapdragon 860 rumoured to also launch on September 1

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