A few days ago, Xiaomi launched its new Smart Lock E for crowdfunding in China for a price of 899 yuan, which is roughly $126. While the company successfully completed the target, how it did is interesting.
As per the report, the Xiaomi Smart Lock E managed to exceed the crowdfunding target by 1000 percent in just 30 minutes of going live on the platform, generating about 900,000 yuan within that time frame.
It comes with support for six unlocking methods — Fingerprint, Password, Temporary Password, Bluetooth, Homekit, and Emergency Key. It’s integrated with a 3D semiconductor fingerprint module at the top of the door handle which the company claim has a recognition rate of 98.5 percent.
The product can also be easily controlled using the built-in Siri or Home application on iPhone, iPad, or even Apple Watch after it has been authorized by the Mi App. Once done, the device can be controlled through voice commands. For instance, when someone comes, just say “Hey Siri, open door lock.” and it’ll do the rest.
There’s a USB Type-C emergency power supply module at the bottom of the device which can temporarily power the product using the mobile power supply. If every digital unlocking system fails to work properly, it also comes with a mechanical lock which can be unlocked using a physical key.
The Xiaomi Smart Lock E is powered by eight batteries which promise to offer 18 months of battery life. The company says that when the power left is less than 20 percent, it starts showing red flashlight, reminding you to change batteries.
Samsung has seen tremendous success with its Galaxy S-series of flagship smartphones so far and the Galaxy S10 launched last year was well-praised and reported good sales numbers for the South Korean giant.
However, the new iteration in the lineup, the Galaxy S20 lineup, isn’t doing good as far as sales are concerned. Earlier this month, we reported that the new smartphone series is witnessing disappointing sales in the U.S. and now another report claims that the phenomenon isn’t limited to the United States.
A report coming from market research firm Omdia claims that Samsung has shipped just 8.2 million units of the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra smartphones in the first quarter of the year, i.e. from January 2020 to March 2020.
However, do keep in mind that the smartphone was announced in February this year and went on sale in the month of March. So, the device had been on sale for just three weeks in the first quarter of this year.
While the numbers aren’t that bad for an Android smartphone maker but Samsung is the leading mobile brand globally and had posted impressive numbers for the predecessor Galaxy S10 lineup. The company had sold 10.3 million units of S10 and S10+ in Q1 2019 and adding S10e to the line brings the total to 12.5 million units.
The COVID-19 pandemic is also one of the reasons for the lackluster sales of the Galaxy S20 series this year but one cannot dismiss the higher pricing (thanks to 5G support) for the new lineup as of the major reason stopping users from upgrading.
At a time when the global shipments have declined by 13 percent compared to last year for the same period, the Galaxy S20 series have reported a 35 percent decline when compared to its predecessors.
The report reveals that the most popular flagship model from Samsung was the Galaxy S20 Plus with sales of 3.5 million units, which is down from the 5.2 million units the previous generation’s most popular model – the Galaxy S10.
Realme recently launched its first smart TV in the Indian market, dubbed as Realme Smart TV, with a starting price of ₹12,999 (~$171). Now, the company’s executive has confirmed that it will soon set up SMT lines for Realme Smart TVs in India.
The SMT or Surface-mount technology is a method in which the electronic circuit is produced by directly mounting the components on the surface of the PCBs. Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India said that the company is investing in a full production line — from basic components to panel assembling and SMT.
He further added that for Realme smartphones, the company started SMT assembling from day 1. As for the capacity, the company can manufacture 3.5 million smartphone devices per month and can increase that up to 40-45 million a year.
The Realme Smart TV comes in two models — 32-inch and 43-inch, offering HD Ready and Full HD screen resolution respectively. The devices are powered by a Mediatek chipset, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 24W quad-speaker setup, Chroma Boost Picture Engine, and Android TV 9 operating system with built-in popular content apps.
Madhav Sheth also confirmed that the company will soon launch its flagship smart TV. While he has not revealed many details about it, the product is likely to be a 55-inch model of the Realme Smart TV which could have 4K screen resolution support.
As for growing the company’s business in India, Realme is expanding its distribution channels to even tier-IV and tier-V towns. The company believes that offline shops are the backbone of the country’s retail business.
It plans to cover more than 35,000 mobile stores across the country with more than 5,000 promoters, 400 distributors. The firm is also planning to make significant investments in training promoters, store branding, and mass media marketing.
Sony’s latest flagship smartphone which goes by the name Sony Xperia 1 II (pronounced as Mark Two), will be available for purchase in the United States from 24th July carrying a massive price tag of $1,199.
Along with that, the company has also confirmed that the device will be up for pre-orders from 1st June. Those who pre-orders the smartphone before 28th June will be getting a free pair of Sony WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds.
The highlight of the smartphone is its triple-camera setup on the back which is developed by the engineers who made Sony A7 III and other popular mirrorless cameras. The phone’s camera setup includes three 12-megapixel sensors — wide, ultra-wide, and zoom.
Sony says that the smartphone can shoot up to 20fps in burst mode with features like autofocus and auto-exposure enabled. This makes the phone an ideal candidate for capturing action and sports events.
Further, the camera can do human/animal eye-tracking and also offers features like Pro Mode, Movie Settings, and more. On the front side, the device comes with an 8-megapixel snapper with an f/2.0 aperture
The Sony Xperia 1 II features a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED screen that comes with a 21:9 aspect ratio, making it taller than other flagship phones available in the market. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage with support for expandable storage up to 1TB.
The phone runs the Android 10 operating system and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that comes with support for 21W fast charging and wireless charging. Although the Sony Xperia 1 II is the company’s first 5G smartphones for Europe, the U.S. variant supports LTE bands. But Sony has said that it will soon launch Xperia Pro 5G in the United States with support for high-speed mmWave 5G technology.
ZTE had recently revealed that its upcoming 5G phone will be the first 5G smartphone to support all four major carriers in China. The company also confirmed the name of the device has Axon 11 SE 5G. In a reply to one of the comments on its Weibo handle, the company also revealed that it will launch on June 1. Today, the company released a poster to confirm the June 1 launch event for the Axon 11 SE 5G smartphone.
The Chinese firms claims that the ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G is a 5G video phone aimed towards young audience. The handset is expected to break cover with a budget-friendly price tag. The company did not share any details on the specifications of the Axon 11 SE 5G.
Recently, the TENAA authority of China approved a ZTE phone with model number ZTE 900N. This handset could be debuting as Axon 11 SE 5G. The handset has a punch-hole display and a square-shaped camera module on its rear.
The 6.53-inch Full HD+ resolution supporting phone is driven by 2.0GHz octa-core processor. The phone may arrive in China in RAM editions like 6 GB and 8 GB. It could be available in storage flavors like 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. A microSD card is available on the phone for additional storage. The phone is loaded with Android 10 OS.
The handset has fast charging support for its 4,000mAh battery. It has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The back panel of the smartphone has a 48-megapixel + 8-mgeapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. It is expected to arrive in Aurora Charm Sea, Aurora Glacier and Aurora Fantasy Night color editions.
There tons of robot vacuum cleaners in the market presently but giving users good value for their money isn’t an attribute most of the products can boast of. Haier has launched a new vacuum cleaner/mop for crowdfunding on Indiegogo and it claims the product offers even more value than what it costs. The HiaerTAB Tabot Robot Vacuum/mop starts at $469 with several other perks.
The Haier Tabot Robot Vacuum is a 2-in1 device, as it combines vacuuming and mop functions in one. It even extends beyond as there is a handheld vacuum cleaner that can be detached and used on surfaces where the robot cant be used such as sofas.
One attribute which Haier is promoting about the Tabot is the tangle-free design. You won’t have to spend man-hours removing tangle hairs from the vacuum brush. The HaierTabot robot vacuum adopts a proprietory anti-winding technology that cuts hair and never tangles.
The ultra-strong 3200Pa suction power of HaierTAB Tabot is powerful enough to lift steel balls, easily lift dirt off hardwood floors, deep clean carpets to remove hair and get rid of dust mites.
Vacuuming alone is not enough to remove ground-in dirt, stains, bacteria and allergens. Mopping is the best way to clean and the Tabot does a pretty amazing job at that. It packs a 230ml large capacity water tank, which is enough to cover a large surface area. There are three levels of electronic water dripping control ensures there is no leakage while pausing, charging or getting stuck. The ultra-fine microfiber mop pad on the water tank attachment hugs your floors gently and closely to keep them spotlessly clean without much effort.
HaierTAB Tabot can mop and vacuum at the same time. You can even add disinfectants or cleaning solution into the water in the tank so as to kill bacteria and viruses in addition to removing dust.
Further, the Robot vacuum adopts the remote laser scanning technology (LDS) similar to the technology applied to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The robot makes 2D scans to acquire data from surrounding obstacles. It reconstructs the environment and creates a map of the house’s layout as it moves around. LDS + SLAM is the latest positioning technology for robot vacuum cleaners. With this positioning technology, Tabot precisely constructs the shortest cleaning route with the least time and lowest energy consumption to cover the entire room. With the LDS smart mapping, you can construct virtual walls to stop it from trespassing specific rooms or bumping into fragile objects.
The HaierTAB is compatible with Alexa and Google assistant. Simply control it with just your voice and you’ll get the ultimate in effortless cleaning without even lifting a finger. There is also a dedicated app called “TATA Future” app which can be used to remotely monitor the cleaning status, easily schedule and pre-set your cleaning preference via your mobile. You can even receive cleaning reports that show exactly where the robot cleaned and how long it took.
Keeping the lights on is a 5200mAh lithium battery on the main device and a 650mAh lithium battery on the detachable hand vacuum. The robot vacuum comes with an intelligent power management system built-in, which ensures the battery is fully used to its capacity each time.
The product ships worldwide and is expected to start shipping in July. So, if you would like to check out this offer, use the source link below.
Motorola launched the Moto G Pro stylus totting smartphone in Europe yesterday. It arrived as a rebranded version of the Moto G Stylus in the U.S. The Lenovo-owned company has launched many G-series phones this year and fresh information reveals that it is planning to launch a phone called Moto G Fast. Motorola reportedly published a promo video of the unannounced Moto G Fast on YouTube and took it down sometime later.
The promo video highlights the performance and camera capabilities of the Moto G Fast handset. The device is deigned to deliver “blazing fast performance” and it can last for up to 2 days.
The frontside of the phone features a punch-hole display. Its rear is fitted with a triple camera system and an LED flash. The camera setup includes an ultrawide lens and a macro sensor. The phone is powered by unspecified Qualcomm chipset along with 3 GB of RAM. The rear-facing Motorola logo is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. While the company is touting the performance of the device, it appears to be a less powerful compared to the Snapdragon 665 powered Moto G8 that comes with 4 GB of RAM.
Since the moniker of the phone has no number mentioned along with the letter ‘G’ and the promo video was posted Motorola US YouTube channel, it is safe to assume that the phone will be coming to the U.S. in the near future. It may not be an entirely new phone, but a renamed version of an existing G-series phone. Hopefully, more details of the Moto G Fast will appear in the near future.
Honor has silently listed the upcoming Honor Play4 Pro smartphone on Vmall for pre-orders with an initial payment of 100 Yuan. This amount can be between May 25 and June 8 and the final payment can be done on June 8 and June 9. Hence, it appears that the company announce the Honor Play4 Pro on or before June 9.
The Honor Play4 Pro can be seen in Magic Night Black and Mecha Blue color editions on the Vmall listing. The blue variant had first appeared on Chinese retailer site Suning in the previous week. The Vmall listing has only revealed the renders of the smartphones and has no information on its specifications.
As can be seen from the images, the Honor Play4 Pro is blessed with a dual punch-hole display and a side-facing fingerprint reader. The rear shell of the phone has only two cameras in its rectangle-shaped camera housing.
While initial rumors claimed that the Honor Play4 Pro could be powered by Kirin 820 5G, a newer report revealed that it could be featuring the Kirin 990 5G SoC since it is expected to arrive as the successor of the gaming-focused Honor Play handset that debuted with Kirin 970 in 2018.
The Honor Play4 Pro is said to be equipped with Sony IMX600Y 40-megapixel RYYB primary shooter. It is believed that the OXP-AN00 smartphone that received approval from Wi-Fi and 3C authorities in the recent past could be the Honor Play4 Pro handset. The 3C listing had revealed that the phone could be coming with a 40W fast charger. The EMUI 10 based Android 10 will come preinstalled on the smartphone. Lastly, the handset is rumored to be priced around 3,000 Yuan (~$420). It is speculated that a vanilla model called Honor Play4 will also debut alongside the Pro variant.
Flagship killers are popping up like mushrooms during the last period, especially thanks to Xiaomi and Realme. After announcing the Realme X50 Pro Player in China, the former OPPO’s sub-brand officially launched the Realme X3 SuperZoom in the global market. Given its incredibly high value for money (it is currently one of the cheapest flagships), we decided to compare it with the other affordable flagships which catalyzed the attention of tech-addicted all around the world. If you need the flagship with the highest performance released in 2020 in the global market, you must undoubtedly consider the POCO F2 Pro and the Realme X50 Pro. They are the best ones under the €599 threshold if we talk about hardware and performance. That is why they are the handsets we chose for this comparison.
Realme X3 SuperZoom vs Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro vs Realme X50 Pro
Realme X3 SuperZoom
Realme X50 Pro
Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 g
159 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm, 209 g
163.3 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm, 218 g
DISPLAY
6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
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
Quad 64 + 5 + 13 + 2 MP
20 MP front camera
BATTERY
4200 mAh, fast charging 30W
4200 mAh, fast charging 65W
4700 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Dual SIM slot, 5G
Design
If you mind about having a real full screen experience with no interruptions, then you should give a chance to the POCO F2 Pro which comes with no holes nor notch on its screen, yet it provides very narrow bezels thanks to a motorized pop-up camera. But if you do not mind about having a dual punch-hole display, Realme X50 Pro 5G offers a more minimalistic glass back thanks to a less invasive camera module, as well as more compact dimensions. All the handsets in this trio come with a glass back and an aluminum frame.
Display
Despite Realme X3 SuperZoom offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate instead of 90 Hz, Realme X50 Pro is the winner of the display comparison. Unlike the Realme X3 SuperZoom, it sports an AMOLED panel which, besides providing a good 90 Hz refresh rate, is also HDR10+ compliant. POCO F2 Pro has an AMOLED panel too (and even the widest display), but unfortunately, it lacks a high refresh rate.
Hardware/Software
Realme X3 SuperZoom packs a flagship SoC, but not the best one. The POCO F2 Pro and the Realme X50 Pro are superior with their Snapdragon 865 (instead of the 2019 Snapdragon 855+ found on the X3) and they support 5G connectivity in both sub 6 GHz frequencies and mmWave, while the Realme X3 SuperZoom does not support 5G at all. If you look at the most expensive version of the POCO F2 Pro and Realme X50 Pro, you can see that the former has a faster UFS 3.1 internal storage, while the latter has a higher amount of RAM (up to 12 GB). In each case you get Android 10 out of the box and a highly-customized UI.
Camera
Despite its inferior hardware, Realme X3 SuperZoom is the most interesting handset if we talk about cameras. It has a better telephoto sensor than Realme X50 Pro which supports up to 5x optical zoom and OIS. Realme X50 Pro comes with a telephoto lens as well, but it comes with 2x optical zoom and it lacks OIS. Both feature an ultrawide dual selfie camera with 32 and 8 MP resolutions. On the paper, POCO F2 Pro has an inferior camera department, but it is the only to support 8K video recording (max 30 fps unless you switch to 4K).
Battery
POCO F2 Pro provides the longest battery life thanks to its bigger 4700 mAh unit and a standard refresh rate. On the other hand, Realme X50 Pro has the fastest charging speeds thanks to the 65W Super Dart Charge technology (from 0 to 100 percent in just 35 minutes).
Price
POCO F2 Pro costs either €499/$549 or €599/$659 globally (depending on the country), in its base variant (6/128 GB). Realme X50 Pro 5G starts from €599/$659 (8/128 GB), while Realme X3 SuperZoom is priced €499/$549 (12/256 GB!). Realme X50 Pro wins the overall comparison due to its great cameras, faster charging, amazing display. POCO F2 Pro offers a bigger battery but its standard refresh rate may not be the best for a lot of gamers and power users. Realme X2 Pro lacks 5G, but it has definitely the highest value for money (where POCO F2 Pro costs €599, naturally) and the most interesting cameras.
Xiaomi and Redmi have been launching new smartphones every month in different markets since the beginning of 2020. Most of their new handsets in China are 5G capable. According to the company’s CEO, it will stop making 4G smartphones for its home country by the end of this year. The Chinese tech company has also started pre-research on 6G along with the development of satellite internet.
Image Source: Xiaomi
Lei Jun, the co-founder and CEO of Xiaomi was recently interviewed by Xinhua, in which he revealed some of his company’s future plans. He also mentioned the difficulties faced by them due to COVID-19 pandemic.
According to him, 5G will revolutionize the industry with applications like 4K / 8K video conferencing, cloud gaming (game streaming), and auto-pilot. Thus, Xiaomi / Redmi has been launching 5G handsets to ramp up the adaptation.
Unfortunately, the coronavirus outbreak in China affected the company’s supply chain severely. Due to which, it was out of 5G handsets in warehouses. This made Xiaomi subsidize factories for 250 million Yuan to increase the production of 5G smartphones. Also, it is planning to halt manufacturing of 4G handsets in China by the end of 2020 to spend more resources on 5G devices.
Xiaomi will be focussing more on mobile and AIoT, which it revealed last year. Also, it will work with the Chinese government to build disaster warning systems and other public service systems relying on 5G technology.
Last but not least, Xiaomi has also begun pre-research on 6G as well as satellite internet technology.
Xiaomi’s Mi Box 4K launched in India a few weeks ago. The Android TV-powered TV box allows owners to turn non-smart TVs into smart TVs. It appears Xiaomi will soon launch a smaller device called the Mi TV Stick that performs the same function.
The Mi TV Stick first appeared in a leak last month. The leak revealed a bunch of IoT products that will launch in Europe and on the list is the Mi TV Stick with a May release date.
Today, Xiaomi Germany had a launch event where it announced the Redmi Note 9 series. During the live-stream, the manufacturer shared an image of the Mi TV Stick along with its remote.
The Mi TV Stick is shown in black with a half-gloss and half-matte finish. There is a “Mi” logo etched on the matte half of the TV stick. At the end of the TV stick is an HDMI output port.
The Bluetooth voice remote, which is also black, has dedicated buttons for Netflix and Amazon’ Prime Video. The remote is also home to a circular directional keypad, a dedicated Google Assistant button, a power button, volume control buttons, and navigation buttons.
The image of the TV Stick doesn’t show any other ports but it has been reported that the Mi TV Stick will have a USB port and a MicroSD card slot. It is also rumored to have a price tag of €80.
The launch date is still unknown but we do not expect it will launch before the end of the month.
OnePlus has courted a highly loyal massive followership over the years with a deft strategy that involves offering flagship phones at affordable prices. The 5G era has made it near impossible for the company to keep up with that strategy, coupled with a rapidly competitive industry. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau was reported to have disclosed today that the Chinese company is planning to diversify its product offering.
Pete Lau was cryptic in his Weibo delivery so no specifics were given about the products the tech giant would release in its diversification drive. However, in an interview granted Fast Company, the CEO, speaking through an interpreter, is reported to have hinted that the BBK subsidiary is planning to get back to making more affordable phones and also expand into new product categories.
While he still didn’t reveal any of the new products during this interview, he disclosed that a glimpse of the new strategy will arrive soon with an announcement for India. That should include the expected OnePlus Z and other smart products. The report says the company is also planning to bring lower-priced devices to other markets, including North America and Europe.
OnePlus’ end goal is to build an ecosystem by attracting more users through the sales of a large volume of mobile phones driven by lower price points. Since the firm is trying to build an ecosystem of connected devices, we also expect other smart home products. Already, OnePlus launched smart TV models in India last year and a pair of TWS earbuds are also in the offing.
“We indeed have come from background and roots as a hardware company, but from what we see looking forward, building an ecosystem is a forward trend,” Lau says.
Ninebot is taking fans and customers on yet another spin with a new product which brings several impressive features to the table. The Ninebot Gokart Pro as it is called comes with a steep 8998 yuan (~$1268) price tag.
As you should have known by now, the product is a racing Gokart but what sets this apart is that it is electric -powered. Again, it can be detached and used as a self-balancing scooter. Recall that Ninebot had launched a Gokart kit in China in 2018 that converts the Ninebot self-balancing scooter Pro to a Gokart. This model is an upgrade bringing and improved design, more features and a durable build.
Unlike the Gokart kit which comes in white, the Gokart adopts a metallic grey colour which shouldn’t stain easily. It features a standard Gokart steering rack. The seat belt, headlights, and the silkscreens of the body are all decorated with green. The kart is a perfect fit for both children and adults as the body length can be adjusted in 4 gears. The height of the steering wheel can be adjusted in 3 gears.
The Gokart Pro uses a high-strength steel frame with an effective load of up to 100kg, which provides better torque rigidity and can effectively cope with road impacts at high speeds. The kart is also equipped with TPE soft anti-collision front lip and aerodynamically-shaped TPE side skirts with better impact cushioning performance and driving safety. Ninebot says this prevents issues such as the bumper breaking with a slight impact. The front of the car is also equipped with a “laser green” LED headlight, which is convenient for driving at night.
In addition to hardware protection, the Gokart also has technical protection systems, such as fault detection mechanism once it appears. When a fault is detected, the vehicle will brake urgently to ensure the safety of the personnel, and the audible and visual alarm will go off at the same time. Also, if the power-on self-test function detects that the accelerator is depressed when it is turned on, it will not respond to the throttle signal and the alarm will go off with the ambient light on the chassis and headlamps flashing until the throttle is released. This prevents the go-kart from zooming off when turned on if the accelerator is depressed accidentally. The vehicle also has a temperature protection function, battery overcurrent protection function, motor stall protection function, and driving prompt sound function.
The steering wheel is made of soft PU, which has greater friction and is more comfortable to hold. The highly wrapped racing bucket chair can effectively support the driver to resist the centrifugal force when cornering. The aerodynamic rear wing is added to the rear, and the shape is more competitive on the track. At high speed, the rear airflow can be combed to stabilize the body posture.
The Ninebot Gokart Pro is now equipped with CST front tires and TPE Sport drift rear tires. It packs an air-cooled motor with a 4800W peak power. The motor is powered by a 432Wh four-channel air-cooled battery pack and four-unit engine sound wave simulation system. The maximum acceleration is 1.02G and the top speed is 37km/h. The kart can also realise power drift and inertia drift just like a 150cc fuel kart. The accelerator and brake pedals have also been upgraded to racing-style stainless steel metal pedals.
The Ninebot Pro can also be folded and can fit in the trunk of most cars after it is fully folded, making it easy and convenient to transport.
The Gokart Pro is equipped with four 8W high-power speakers. The speakers can be used to play music since there is Bluetooth connectivity on the Gokart. Also, the speakers can be used to simulate four different engine sound effects; single-cylinder engine sound effect, dual-cylinder engine sound effect, V8 engine sound effect, and V12 engine sound effect.
Ninebot Gokart Pro when detached, can be used as a self-balancing scooter
It can be paired with a mobile phone via the Segway Ninebot app. The app brings more intelligent functions such as viewing vehicle information, customizing the color of the ambient light of the chassis, upgrading the firmware, selecting the driving mode, and so on. After connecting to the app, you can choose from four driving modes; Safety, Novice, Sports and Track modes. The speed limit in safety mode is 8km/h, the speed limit in novice mode is 18km/h, the speed limit in sports mode is 28km/h, and the speed limit in track mode is 37km/h.
Ninebot Gokart Pro Pricing and Availability
The Go-kart is already on pre-sale in China. It comes with a hefty 8998 yuan (~$1268) price tag. You also get a Ninebot helmet along with the Gokart. There is no word yet on the availability outside China. However, since the T15 Air Electric Kickscooter is already available on Kickstarter, we just might see this product launched outside China soon.
Ulefone is a popular rugged smartphone manufacturer with a wide range of smartphones with distinct features. The company is offering hefty discounts on its popular smartphones including the Armor series. It would be a great chance for users who are looking to own a rugged smartphone with astonishing specifications at a jaw-dropping price. We have compiled a list of some best deals that are available on the Ulefone official store at Aliexpress.
It is the popular member of the Armor series offering high-end specifications at a reasonable price. Ulefone Armor X7 packs an Helio P90 octa-core SoC coupled with an 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. There’s a triple rear camera module with a 48-megapixel primary camera, 16-megapixel night photography lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.
The smartphone is fully waterproof, dust-proof, and drop resistance along with stealthy inner structure. On the front side, there’s a massive 6.3-inch waterdrop display featuring Full HD resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels having an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and 93.9% screen-to-body ratio.
A 5500 mAh battery is packed with support for 15W wired fast charging and a Qi 10W wireless charging. There’s an inbuilt Heart Rate sensor and Pedometer to track your daily steps and monitor heart health. A side fingerprint sensor and face unlock is always present for quick authentication. Ulefone Armor 7 hosts an NFC + Google Pay compatibility for contactless payments.
Ulefone Armor X5 is an affordable rugged smartphone available for the discount price of $92.49. The smartphone packs a 5.5-inch HD+ display featuring resolution 1440 x 720 pixels. There’s a dual rear camera of a 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel and a 5-megapixel front lens for selfies and video calling. It is available with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
A massive 5000 mAh battery is placed inside the smartphone for continuous usage without even charging for a couple of days. The smartphone packs a whole toolkit of professional tools like compass, flashlight, bubble level, pic hanging, height meter, magnifier, alarm and plumb bob. There’s an also NFC & Google Pay support and runs on Android 9.0 Pie OS.
If you’re looking for an entry-level rugged smartphone, then make sure to have a look at Ulefone Armor X3. There’s a 5.5-inch HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels display. A dual rear camera with 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel sensors is available. A 5-megapixel front camera is available for selfies. The smartphone houses a 5000 mAh battery and runs on Android 9.0 Pie.
A customized button can be used to quickly access flagship, underwater mode, or emergency call and other functions. It is fully waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof with IP68/IP68K protection grade. You can grab the beautiful rugged smartphone for the reduced price of $72.49.
Embattled Chinese phone maker Gionee was reported to have gone bankrupt in 2018 as a result of unpaid debts and poor financial management. However, the company made a highly celebrated comeback last year with the launch of several mid-range and entry-level smartphones, a flip phone and feature phone. The Chinese company has now launched another mobile phone dubbed Gionee K6.
The K6 model is a mid-range phone but a cost-effective model at that. That is if you choose to ignore the outdated MediaTek Helio P60 chipset at the heart of the smartphone. The chipset was released in 2018 and falls in the same category as the Snapdragon 660 but what the heck. I still rock a Redmi Note 6 Pro powered by the Snapdragon 636! The processor pairs with 6GB of RAM and there is an expansive 128GB storage onboard. The phone is priced at 799 yuan ($112) and I guess the price should seal the deal for many buyers. There is even an 8GB+128GB storage variant priced at 899 yuan (~$127) and an 8GB RAM+256GB storage variant priced at 1,099 yuan (~$155).
Furthermore, the Gionee K6 presents with an impressive 4350mAh battery onboard as well as support for 10W fast charge.
In terms of the design, it features a 6.2-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch at the top bearing a 13MP camera. At the rear, the phone packs a dual-camera setup comprising a 16MP AI main camera. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor at the back panel.
The K6 is no doubt a cost-effective model but we are not so sure if it will have good software support.(UPDATE: The phone runs on Android 7.1 OS and that isn’t likely going to ever be updated). Ordinarily, the 8GB+128GB variant has the same price as the 4GB+64GB variant of the Redmi Note 8. But then, Xiaomi and other popular brands like OPPO, Vivo, OnePlus etc offer better after-sales protection.
Of course, this model may get launched in India as the company launched the F9 Plus in India after its resurgence last year. With such a price, the phone will most likely find many willing buyers.
OnePlus is known as a high-end smartphone maker. But the brand ushered into smart TV market last year with the launch of OnePlus TV Q1 / Q1 Pro in India last year. A few hours back, Pete Lau, the co-founder and CEO of OnePlus shared his company’s plans to diversify its product lineup on Weibo.
Pete Lau, Co-founder & CEO of OnePlus (Image Source: OnePlus)
Mr Lau did not go detail into the devices OnePlus is planning to launch next. Instead, his post on Weibo used the same cryptic teasing words he writes on OnePlus Community before new OnePlus launches.
Going by his post, we can expect the Shenzen-based company to release different products at varying price ranges to attract more people to the OnePlus ecosystem that it is trying to build. That means we might see more than smartphones and smart TVs from the brand soon.
This clearly indicates OnePlus’ plans to launch budget smartphones like the long-rumoured and leaked OnePlus Z. The last and the only most affordable such device from the company was OenPlus X, which according to the brand did not sell well.
Having said that, Pete Lau also clarifies that the vision of his company will not change as it will continue to make quality products to offer a no-go experience. Also, he confirms that these new devices will debut first in global markets, followed by China when feasible.
The Moto G Pro has landed in Germany and it has a stylus. No, this is not another Motorola phone with a stylus but a rebadged Moto G Stylus.
The Moto G Pro packs a 6.4-inch Max Vision display with a punch-hole at the top left corner. The IPS display has a 19.2:9 aspect ratio and a 2300 x 1080 resolution.
Motorola ships the phone with a Snapdragon 665 processor along with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. A 4000mAh battery with a promised 2-day battery life and support for 15W TurboPower charging is included (18W charger included).
The Moto G Pro has triple rear cameras. The main sensor is a 48MP f/1.7 camera with Quad Pixel technology. There is also a 16MP Action Camera with a 117° field of view, and a 2MP macro camera. The selfie camera is a 16MP sensor. The phone is packed with lots of camera features including portrait mode, time-lapse, and cinemagraph mode.
The highlight of the Moto G Pro is its stylus which allows the user to take down notes, draw, design, and edit. There is a slot for it on the bottom right corner of the device.
The phone has stereo speakers with Dolby Audio and also has an audio jack. There is NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and support for two nano SIMs. The Moto G Pro is an Android One phone and it runs Android 10 out of the box. Motorola has promised two Android upgrades, so it should get Android 11 and Android 12.
The Moto G Pro is available for pre-order on Amazon Germany for €329.99. It comes in a single color variant called Mystic Indigo. The Amazon page says it will be available on June 19.
If you own a OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro and also enjoy playing Fortnite, you are in for a treat. OnePlus has announced a partnership with Epic Games that brings support for 90 FPS gameplay on the famous game.
The feature is the first of its kind on a smartphone and will allow the OnePlus 8 series “run Fortnite on the Unreal Engine at 90 FPS. This is the highest frame rate available for the game on a smartphone”.
The press release also said the feature took months to develop. OnePlus is also bringing a feature to the OnePlus 6 and newer devices that will allow owners to easily download Fortnite via a “One-touch” easy installation of the Epic Games app through Game Space. Owners of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series will also be able to play Fortnite at 60 FPS.
The 90 FPS feature is already rolling out, so if you own a OnePlus 8, you may want to check your device.
Xiaomi released Android 10 for Mi A2 Lite initially in March but soon rolled back the update due to bugs. After a month, the company re-released the update with April security patch. However, not all the users were fortunate enough to receive that build. But now, finally, the brand is seeding out another Android 10 release with May security patch for all the users.
In simple words, the Mi A2 Lite launched alongside the Mi A2 in 2018 is receiving its third Android 10 build in three months. That said, the update scenario for this handset is comparatively better than Mi A3, albeit not acceptable for an Android One device.
According to posts on Reddit and Mi Community, users on both Android 10 and Android Pie are receiving the new May 2020 security patch. But for the latter, the OTA also brings Android 10 and hence the update comes in different sizes.
The new update for the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite comes with build number 11.0.5.0.QDLMIXM. It weighs 1.15GB for those who are on Android Pie and 13.75MB for users who already received the Android 10 update earlier.
Having said that, as with any OTA update, it is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it might take time to reach every unit. Until then, users can try checking for the update from Settings -> Sytem->System update.
In this period of crisis, a lot of people in India are looking for very affordable smartphones. But after the coronavirus outbreak it is becoming every day harder to find cheap budget phones offering a high value for money. Especially due to revised GST in India which caused a price hike on all the phones. In order to avoid the lack of convenience caused by further price hikes, in this story, we gathered all the device which we actually consider as the best cheap budget phones under Rs. 10,000 in India for May 2020.
If you are looking for an entry-level handset sold for less than Rs. 10,000, you should definitely take a look at the devices below. Note that some of the devices might be out of stock due to the current supply constraints, but we expect them to be back in stock in the coming days.
Best Cheap Budget Phones in India under Rs. 10,000
Realme 5i
The Realme 5i is the king of battery life boasting a mammoth 5000 mAh battery, but unfortunately it does not support fast charging, unlike the Redmi 8A Dual (found below in this list). On the other hand, it offers a much higher performance thanks to the Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with at least 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. You even get a wider 6.52-inch display (despite the resolution is still HD+) and an incredible camera department composed of a 12 MP main sensor with a bright f/1.8 focal aperture, a secondary 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera and a depth sensor with a 2 MP resolution. The phone is able to record video in 4K resolution and it is even splash resistant.
You can get the Realme 5i via Flipkart or Realme website for ₹9999 for its 4GB and 64GB variant.
The Redmi Y3 was released back in 2019, but it is still one of the most impressive choices in the cheap budget phone segment. This handset is one of the rare cheap budget phones to come with a chipset from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6xx series. We are talking about Snapdragon 632 offering high speeds and paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of native storage in the base variant. Redmi Y3 is a splash-resistant phone with an elegant design and a stunning selfie camera boasting a 32 MP resolution. You will find no better selfie phone among cheap budget phones under Rs. 10,000. Plus, a large 4000mAh battery ensures the phone will last for a day easily.
You can get the 3GB RAM model for ₹7999 via Mi Store or Amazon.
If you need blazing speeds and advanced gaming experience, give a chance to the new Realme Narzo 10A from the new Realme’s Narzo series launched exclusively in India. The device is fueled by the Helio G70 chipset providing very high CPU and especially GPU performance, as well as 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. You even get a huge 5000 mAh battery which is able to last up to three days. Unfortunately, Realme Narzo 10A does not support fast charging, but it supports reverse charging, it has a splash-resistant body and a wide 6.5-inch display.
Realme Narzo 10A will soon go on sale for ₹8499 for its 3GB RAM and 32GB variant via Flipkart and Realme website.
As the name suggests, the Redmi 8A Dual is a variant of the Redmi 8A equipped with dual rear cameras. While it offers a decent photo quality thanks to a 13 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, the camera department is definitely not its strongest point. The key feature is the battery life: with a huge 5000 mAh battery and a compact HD+ display, the handset is able to reach up to three days of battery life with moderate usage. It even packs a USB-C charging port with 18W fast charging and reverse charging, as well as a pretty nice Snapdragon 439 chipset and a splash-resistant body.
Note that the Redmi 8A Dual doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor.
You can get the Redmi 8A Dual via Mi Store and Amazon for ₹7499 for its 2GB RAM variant.
Besides a compact body, the main advantages of the Vivo U10 are its great hardware and its awesome battery. It is powered by Snapdragon 665 mobile platform offering a very high CPU performance for the price, it has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage in its base variant. The rear cameras are definitely not the best of their segment, but the front camera looks very interesting with its 8 MP resolution and a bright f/1.8 focal aperture allowing to take bright selfies even in the dark. The battery has a great 5000 mAh capacity and, despite it can be charged through an outdated micro USB port, it supports 18W fast charging.
You can get the Vivo U10 3GB RAM and 32GB model for under ₹10000 via Amazon right now.
Last but not least, the Vivo Y91i. For a very affordable price (you can find it for just Rs. 7,990), with this device you get a cool Snapdragon 439 chipset, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of native storage, that is a more than sufficient hardware to run Android without serious performance issues. Unfortunately, Vivo Y91i lacks a fingerprint reader, but it offers a very compact design thanks to a compact 6.2-inch display. It supports FM radio and it boasts a satisfying 4030 mAh battery, as well as a modern design with narrow bezels and a minimalistic look.
You can get the Vivo Y91i 2GB RAM version for around ₹7499 via Amazon.
If you can stretch your budget a bit and get until ₹10,999, we recommend you the Infinix S5 Pro. Unlike all the devices mentioned in this selection, it boasts an amazing Full HD+ display with a wide 6.53-inch diagonal and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Further, thanks to a motorized pop-up selfie camera (and it is even an amazing 16 MP snapper for the price), it has a full-screen display with no notch and no holes. Last but not least, the handset packs a stunning 48 MP triple camera including a dedicated sensor to boost photos in low light conditions.
You probably must have noticed a lot of devices that were sold for less than Rs. 10,000 until a few months ago are missing in the above list. That is because of the revised GST which caused price hikes on most smartphones in India. After the increased GST rate took effect, a lot of manufacturers decided to increase the prices of their handsets. The high price hikes of the Redmi 8 and Note 8 series is just an example of this.
If you can up your budget by a few more bucks, wait for our upcoming Best Mid-range Phones for May article which will have Redmi Note 8 and other popular devices between ₹11K to ₹15K.
Meanwhile, let us know if you think any other model deserves to be a part of this list.
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As can be seen from the images, the Honor Play4 Pro is blessed with a dual punch-hole display and a side-facing fingerprint reader. The rear shell of the phone has only two cameras in its rectangle-shaped camera housing.
