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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite Smartphone Is Now Available For A Lowered Price On Giztop [$20 Off Coupon]

In April this year, Xiaomi took the covers off the much-awaited Mi Note 10 Lite smartphone for the European markets, without offering details about its availability in China.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite

The Chinese tech behemoth announced the  Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G phone in China and confirmed that the MI Note 10 Lite will not be hitting the store shelves in its home country. A new leak from Russian blogger Xiaomishka suggests Xiaomi is gearing up to unleash the Mi 10 Lite Zoom in Europe later this month.

But much to the delight of those restlessly waiting to get their hands on the Mi Note 10 Lite, Giztop is now doling out noteworthy discounts on two variants of the global version of the smartphone. The Mi Note 10 Lite comes in 6GB RAM+64GB ROM and 6GB RAM+128GB ROM models.Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite Global

Available in black, as well as blue color options, the 64GB ROM model would normally set you back $329. Those who are willing to shell out $20 more can go for the slightly larger variant that ships with 128GB onboard storage space and comes in black and purple color options. This model normally retails for $349.

If you are on a tight budget, all you need to do is to apply coupon code N10L20 for a $20 off even before placing your order. In other words, the 64GB model can now be yours for just $309, while the 128GB ROM variant will set you back only $329 after applying the aforesaid coupon code.

The irresistible Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite comes with a mammoth 6.47-inch 3D curved AMOLED FHD+ display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor along with an Adreno 618 GPU under the hood.

In the photography department, the Mi Note 10 Lite houses a quad-camera setup comprising a 64MP, an 8MP, a 5MP, and a 2MP camera at the back. Upfront, it features a 16MP selfie camera. Equipped with multifunctional NFC, the phone runs MIUI 11 based on Android 10 OS and is backed by a 5260mAh battery that supports 30W Fast flash Charge.

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Xiaomi rumored to be working on two smartphones with a 120Hz curved display, could be the Mi MIX 4

Earlier today (11th May 2020), a new leak suggested that the Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, is working on two new smartphones which feature a 120Hz curved display. The news first broke out by Digital Chat Station (@数码 闲聊 站) on Weibo, the popular Chinese microblogging website.

Xiaomi

According to the post that shared the leak, Xiaomi is currently working on two new flagship smartphones. These are codenamed as Apollo and Verthandi, which are names based on mythical characters. The handsets in question are expected to sport a 120Hz refresh rate on a curved edge display and reports suggest that it might be te Mi MIX 4.

It is currently unknown if both devices are from the Mi MIX 4 series or if just one of them will be the Mi MIX 4. Furthermore, the company has yet to officially give out any announcement for the same. Notably, Lei Jun, the CEO and Chairman of Xiaomi Group, had previously teased a new high end flagship handset during the Mi 10 Youth Edition launch conference.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha featured
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

So, it could be in some manner related to either of the two rumored smartphones. The Mi MIX Alpha concept smartphone was a marvel of innovation and technology, which was revealed quite some time ago. The device never saw a commercial release, but reports have suggested that Xiaomi will launch the device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Meaning, the Mi MIX Alpha commercial variant could also be a possibility.

 

Official: Honor X10 will have 9 5G bands

Honor will be launching the Honor X10 on May 20. Ahead of it, the brand has started teasing the features as expected. A teaser posted on Weibo earlier today confirms the Honor X10 to come with 9 5G bands. When it will launch, it will be the cheapest smartphone with such a characteristic.

Honor X10 9 5G Bands

Honor X10 is expected to be the most affordable 5G smartphone from Huawei. Almost all of the specifications of the handset are out, thanks to the Chinese certification agency TENAA and leakers. Additionally, even the brand’s president George Zhao has teased some of the specs.

But now, Honor’s official Weibo account has started posting teasers, which we believe will continue till the day of the launch. The first set of teasers did not reveal much about the handset.

However, today’s teaser disclosed the Honor 10X to feature 9 5G bands, which is about double the bands seen on standard 5G-enabled smartphones.

According to the teaser poster, the upcoming Honor 10X will come with the following 5G bands.

  • N1
  • N3
  • N38
  • N41
  • N77
  • N78
  • N79
  • N80
  • N84

Honor calls this device as a ‘universal key’ to 5G world. It will work on all the three carriers in China as well as on at least one carrier in most countries with 5G infrastructure.

We expect the brand to spill more info about the Honor X10 confirming the already known specs such as Kirin 820, graphene cooling system, 6.63-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel, pop-up camera, Sony IMX600 RYB sensor, 4,200 mAh battery, 22.5W fast charging, and more.

 

Apple looking to shift a fifth of its production from China to India: Report

A fresh report has suggested that Apple might be looking to strengthen its base in India, especially with its manufacturing side. Apparently, several meetings have taken place with top executives from the Cupertino based giant and the local government officials, which have discussed the possibility of shifting production capacity from China to India.

Recently, Apple has been concentrating efforts on offloading production sites from China to other regions like Vietnam and India. The new report reveals that the company is now looking into shifting a fifth of the production capacity from China to India. This will scale up its local manufacturing revenues and could have Apple shell out nearly 5 billion US Dollars over the course of the next 5 years, through its known contract manufacturers (Wistron and Foxconn).

Apple
Foxconn, a known brand that Apple contracts for its iPhone production

The implications of this sizeable shift in the manufacturing line are huge, with India soon becoming an exported of the iPhone series and, by its extension, India’s largest exporter as well. According to a government official, “We expect Apple to $40 billion worth of smartphones, mostly for exports through its contract manufacturers Wistron and Foxconn, availing the benefits under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.”

Unfortunately, Apple has yet to give out any official statements regarding this big move. Although, sources close to the tech giant’s plans have claimed that there were some issues in the government’s “ambitious” PLI scheme. These are basically incentives provided by the government to attract local based smartphone production by foreign brands, which directly boosts exports.

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Via The Economic Times

Apple has shown interest in expanding in the Southeast Asian region, especially in India in recent years. While the company sells 1.5 billion US Dollars worth of smartphone in India, only a third is actually from locally made manufacturing plants. The move to grow and diversify its lineup and handset capacity could see lowered pricing in the near future and a jump in sales in the country, where Apple has historically faced issues in.

 

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Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition launched, Features Snapdragon 768G

Earlier today (11th May 2020), Xiaomi launched a new model under its popular Redmi K30 lineup. The new device is the Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition, which features Qualcomm’s newly launched Snapdragon 768G and is priced at 1,999 Yuan (roughly 282 US Dollars).

Redmi

The Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition is the first smartphone in the world to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G. The processor is currently the most powerful mid range chip from Qualcomm and is an overclocked version of the SD765G. The processor is built on a 7nm EUV process and is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition features a 6.67 inch 120Hz display with a dual punch hole selfie camera on the front with an aspect ratio of 20:9. Its primary sensor is a 64 megapixel shooter alongside wide angle lens, super macro camera, and a depth of field camera while the front has a 20 megapixel sensor alongside another depth of field camera for selfies.

Redmi

The device will be available in four colors, including Mint Ice Blue, which is a new color in the series, along with the original color variants that were available for the base Redmi K30 5G variants. Furthermore, it is powered by a large 4,500mAh battery that also supports up to 30W fast charging. In terms of connectivity, the device supports dual band 5G, NFC, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an infrared remote control, Type-C port, and more. So for those interested, the device will go on sale on 14th May 2020 in China.

 

Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 768G, an overclocked version of the SD765G

In recent years, gaming smartphones have become increasingly more popular. To keep up with the moniker, chipmakers like Qualcomm and MediaTek have also started offering technology (chipsets) catering to this particular category. Now, Qualcomm has just unveiled its new Snapdragon 768G processor, which is an overclocked version of an existing mid range mobile processor.

While many OEMs tend to add features specifically to improve gameplay, more vendors are now opting for smartphones with faster chipsets than regular ones in their category. Examples of this can be seen in the flagship level, as in the case of SD855 and SD855+, or even mid range, like with the current launch of SD768G after the SD765G.

Qualcomm

The Snapdragon 768G brings various improvements to the table over its predecessors. The chipset now boasts a higher boost clock on its Prime Core from 2.4GHz to 2.8GHz. This arrives alongside the boosted Adreno 620 GPU, which is said to have up to 15 percent better performance. Notably, these improvement margins are similar to the 20 percent performance bump the older SD765G saw over its base SD765 variant.

Furthermore, like its predecessors, the Snapdragon 768G also features an integrated 5G modem, Qualcomm’s 5th generation AI engine, and Qualcomm’s Elite Gaming features as well. The first smartphone that will feature this processor will be Xiaomi’s Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition, which will take advantage of the 5G networking, high refresh rate, and 64 megapixel support.

Snapdragon 765G featured
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

At the moment, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G will be placed directly under its flagship SD800 series and will be the top offering in its mid range chipset segment. Being a mid range processor, it will likely be more affordable for many, especially with its attractive 5G enabled capabilities and improvements in battery life. So stay tuned, as there are likely to be more smartphones that will launch with the new processor.

 

Xiaomi showcases 50x zooming capability of Mi 10 Youth Edition in a video

Late last month, Xiaomi launched Mi 10 Youth Edition in China. This smartphone, albeit being a mid-ranger features 5x periscope camera with support for up to 50x digital zoom. Recently, Lei Jun, the co-founder and CEO of Xiaomi shared a video showcasing the zooming capability of this handset.

In the video, a Mi 10 Youth Edition mounted on a tripod zooms in 50x times digitally to click a picture of Ping’an International Financial Center building. According to the caption of the Weibo post, the picture was captured from Shenzhen Bay Park, which is 10 kilometres away from the building.

One might say, that’s an impressive feat but actually, it is not. We can clearly see a ton of noise in the viewfinder. Also, the video does not show us the final output as it will definitely have noises even after post-processing.

Anyway, this is the case with all the smartphones with a periscope camera when they are zoomed at their maximum level. However, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition beats other phones with a similar camera with its price. Retailing at 2099 Yuan ($296), it is the cheapest phone in the world with a periscope camera.

The 5G-ready mid-range smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G sports a quad-camera camera setup.

  • 48MP primary camera
  • 8MP 120° ultra-wide-angle camera
  • 8MP 5x optical periscope camera, 10x hybrid zoom, 50x digital zoom
  • 2MP macro camera

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition is definitely a value for money smartphone for its asking price. Sadly, the international price does not reflect the same magic.

 

Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A smartphones officially launched in India

Realme had planned to launch a new Narzo series smartphones in the Indian market in March this year but the event was postponed to April because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the lockdown in India got extended and the event was cancelled.

Today, the company has finally launched the Narzo series smartphones in the Indian market, which includes the Realme Narzo 10 and Realme Narzo 10A.

Realme Narzo 10

Realme Narzo 10

The Realme Narzo 10, as we expected, is a rebranded model of the Realme 6i which was launched in March as the world’s first smartphone to come powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 1600 x 720 pixels screen resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass 3+ protection on top. Under the hood, it packs Helio G80 octa-core processor, along with 4GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.

It comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel snapper taking care of the selfies and video calling.

The device comes running Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box with the Realme UI on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging technology. Available in “That Blue” and “That White” colors, the phone is priced at ₹11,999 (~$158) and will go on sale in India from 18th May.

Realme Narzo 10A

The Realme Narzo 10A, on the other hand, is almost similar as Realme C3 that was launched in India in February this year. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 1600 x 720 pixels screen resolution, and Gorilla Glass protection.

Realme Narzo 10A

Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G70 SoC along with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. For taking photos, the smartphone comes with a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel portrait lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.

On the front side, it comes with a 5-megapixel selfie shooter. There’s also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. Connectivity options on the phone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and a micro-USB port.

This one too runs Android 10 OS with Realme UI and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for Reverse Charging. The smartphone is priced at ₹8,499 (~$112) and will go on sale from 22nd May in India.

 

Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX launch date announced, will start sale on May 12

Xiaomi has just announced the launch date for the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX. The smartphone will go on sale for the first time tomorrow (12th May 2020) in India and will be available through a flash sale.

For those unaware, the Chinese tech giant has announced the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max back in March 2020. While the former was made available for purchase from March 17th, the latter had its release delayed. The reason for this was the nationwide mandatory lockdown that the Indian government had imposed, which caused various launches to also be postponed.

Now, with the government planning on relaxing the lockdown in various areas, Xiaomi has finally unveiled the launch date for the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX. The smartphone will start sale on 12th May 2020, starting from 12 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). It will be a part of a flash sale and will be available through various online vendors. This includes its own official Mi.com website alongside the popular e-retailer, Amazon India.

Those interested in buying the device should keep in mind that the device will only be available for purchase in areas that fall under either green or orange zones. In other words, it will be delivered in regions that are scarcely affected or have no active case of the Coronavirus infection. Furthermore, these regions will now allow various companies to now deliver non-essential items. Unfortunately, Red zones are only restricted to essential goods so, the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX will also not be available in these regions.

Redmi
Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX

For a quick summary, the Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX is a mid range handset that features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G SoC alongside 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. the device also supports memory expansion via a microSD card slot. The base 6GB + 64GB variant is priced at 16,499 INR (roughly $218), while the 128GB storage variant is priced at 17,999 INR (roughly $237). Lastly, the highest end model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will sell for 19,999 INR (roughy $264).

 

MIUI Camera adds gestures to access additional options and modes

Xiaomi revamped MIUI Camera app with the launch of MIUI 12 last month. In fact, it is the first time the app has received a facelift in years. With every weekly beta release of MIUI 12, the MIUI Camera app has been receiving new features so far. The latest update adds gestures to access additional options and modes.

The MIUI Camera app has a ton of options and modes that cannot be displayed on a single screen. Only last week, the head of Xiaomi Camera revealed the redesigned icons for them. Now, today, she announced two different gestures to access them easily as they are hidden in the main screen due to space constraint.

The first gesture allows users to access additional options and modes by swiping left from right. This is similar to what we find on Google Camera app. The second gesture, on the other hand, lets users swipe from bottom to top to access them.

If you ask me, the swiping from bottom feels natural and easy since smartphones released by Xioami or any other company for that matter are now huge and are hard to reach both sides and top.

That said, these gestures are already live on most Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, which are currently running MUI 12 Beta.

 

Honor’s three new routers listed on Tmall; to launch on May 18 in China

After Huawei launched its high-tech routers in March this year, it’s sub-brand is now all set to launch similar products in its home market later this month. However, ahead of the launch, three new routers from the company have surfaced online.

Honor’s official Tmall has listed three new routers from the company, which will get launched on 18th May, the same day when the company has scheduled its Honor Smart Life event for launching multiple products.

Honor X3 Router Tmall Listing

The three routers from the company that have been listed include Honor X3, Honor X3 Pro, and Honor Wi-Fi 6+. However, there’s nothing known about these products and the listing has a placeholder pricing.

From the image shared by the company’s president, it seems that Honor could also launch a new Honor Smart Screen as well as a tablet at the same launch event. But we are yet to get any confirmation regarding this.

It’ll be interesting to see what products the company has up its sleeves for the 18th May launch event. Just a couple of days after the Honor Smart Life event for smart connected devices, the company will be launching Honor X10 5G smartphone on 20th May.

A few weeks ago, Huawei had launched two new routers – the Huawei AX3 and AX3 Pro – both of which are claimed to be the world’s first Wi-Fi 6+ routers. The company is touting high speed gains and better coverage with its new lineup of Huawei AX3 series routers. Along with that, the company also launched the 5G CPE Pro 2 router that supports dual-mode 5G (NSA + SA) connectivity.

 

Japan seeks to attract semiconductor giants like TSMC and Intel

A new report has suggested that Japan is planning on attracting known semiconductor makers, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) and Intel. The government is expected to start an investigation to look into future prospects to bring the major chipmakers to their country.

This endeavor is being undertaken by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. The move from the Japanese government arrives after the effects of the coronavirus have become more apparent. Recently, many economies, especially in the west, are prioritizing foreign capitalized takeovers to provide a safeguard for local companies. Thus, Japan seeks to do the same by launching a foreign investment attraction project.

Intel

To explain in simpler terms, the government aim to bring back Japan based multinational corporations back to its country and then attract foreign investor through these large scale firms. One such example is Canon, which is a known Japanese MNC that deals in imaging and optical products like cameras and more. At the moment, there are rumors that indicate that Canon will be withdrawing from China.

While various Chinese publications have sought out a response from Canon regarding the report, the company has yet to respond to such claims. Back in April 2020, the Domestic investment promotion project subsidy for supply chain measures was established with 220 Billion Yen (roughly 2 Billion US Dollars). This new budget was established in the wake of the viral outbreak to act as an emergency fund during the economic crisis.

According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the budget will be responsible for rebuilding the domestic supply chains that have since become vulnerable due to COVID-19. In other words, facilitate rehabilitation to bring Japanese based companies and their production back to the country and, by its extension, increase the foreign investment as well. This move will essentially “remove China from the supply chain.”

 

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Xiaomi announces Mijia Faucet Water Purifier for 119 yuan ($17)

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi had revealed that it will be launching a new water purifier on 11th May and keeping its promise, the company has announced its new product for water purification — Mijia Faucet Water Purifier.

The Xiaomi Mijia Faucet Water Purifier is currently priced at 119 yuan (approximately $17) for the crowdfunding campaign which will begin from 13th May. Once the campaign gets over, the pricing of the product will be increased to 149 yuan (~$21).

As for the design of the water purifier, the company continues with its signature simple yet elegant look for the product. It comes with a transparent filter observation window on the top. As for the internal filter element, there is a hollow fiber ultra-fine filter membrane to filter out harmful pollutants.

Apart from hollow fiber ultra-fine filter membrane, the newly announced Mijia Faucet Water Purifier also comes with activated carbon, PP folding cotton and other filter core materials to complete its quadruple filtration offering.

Currently, not much information is available about this new water purifier from Xiaomi but we’ll get to know more about this when the crowdfunding campaign goes live on 13th May.

 

360 65W GaN Charger with three ports and foldable pin launches for 169 Yuan ($24)

Accessory makers and smartphone OEMs have been lately releasing a number of GaN (Gallium Nitride) chargers in the market. Just a few days back, we saw a 2-in-1 45W GaN Charger cum 10,000 mAh power bank by Baseus. Now, 360, another popular accessory brand has launched its 65W GaN charger with support for a wide variety of charging standards.

360 65W GaN Charger 01

The new 360 GaN charger is similar to the Meizu SuperCharged GaN charger released at the launch of Meizu 17 series. Both have three ports – 2 x USB Type-C (65W, 30W) and 1 x USB Type-A female (24W), in addition to foldable electric pin.

Being a Nitride charger, it is comparatively smaller in size than the standard charges that utilize silicon. It measures only 76 x 39 x 34mm in dimensions for a 65W charger weighing 144g For context, it is 45% smaller than Apple 61W charger and 40% smaller than other common 65W chargers.

It supports all sorts of charging protocols such as USB Power Delivery (PD) 2.0 / 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charger (QC) 2.0 / 3.0, Huawei SuperCharge Protocol (SCP), HiSilicon Fast Charging Protocol (FCP), Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging (AFC), and others. 

360 65W GaN Charger 02

These standards are enough to use this charger for almost every gadget out there, be it a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop. That is the USP (unique selling proposition) of this product.

The 360 65W GaN charger is priced at only 169 Yuan ($24) and is currently limited to China. Since the brand has its presence in other countries, this charger might be soon available elsewhere.

 

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Honor expected to launch a new Tablet and Smart Screen on May 18

Honor has scheduled an event on 18th May where the company is expected to launch multiple products related to smarter living experience. While not much is known about devices getting launched during that event, the company’s president might have just hinted a couple of products.

Zhao Ming, President of Honor has released a new photo of his office on Weibo which seems to have teased the launch of at least two new products coming next week — a new tablet and a smart screen.

Honor Smart Screen, as the company prefers to call its smart TV, is clearly visible in the shared image. This hints at the arrival of a new Honor Smart Screen model in the market. Along with that, a tablet is also visible in the image if we zoom behind the flower pot.

While there’s no clear indication from the company about the launch of these two products, it certainly seems like Zhao Ming is teasing them for the upcoming launch event. However, we’d advise you to take this with a pinch of salt as currently it’s just a speculation.

As mentioned, the company has announced a launch event on 18th May in China named Honor Smart Life where the company is expected to majorly focus on Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

While it remains to be seen what the company is planning to launch at this upcoming Honor event, it’s certain that the Chinese company will continue with its “1+8+n” strategy for the new products and will continue to have smartphone as a core or bridge between smart products to link each other.

Apart from the launch event on 18th May, the company has scheduled another launch event on 20th May where it’ll be launching the Honor X10 5G smartphone in China which is expected to be the cheapest 5G offering from the company so far.

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Xiaomi to launch its second Wi-Fi 6 router on 13th May in China

Earlier this year, Xiaomi had launched its first Wi-Fi 6 router in the form of Mi AIoT Router AX3600 and now the company is all set to launch its second router with support for the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology.

As per the reports, the company will launch a new Wi-Fi 6 router in its home market China on 13th May at 10:00 AM local time. Apart from confirming the date, Xiaomi official has also revealed some key details of this upcoming product.

Xiaomi Wi-Fi 6 Router Launch Date

Pan Jiutang, Partner of Xiaomi Industrial Investment Department, has revealed that the upcoming Wi-Fi 6 router from the company will come with enterprise-class five-core processor and will also include an independent NPU.

Further, he added that the chipset will be manufactured using the 14nm node ensure better performance and lower power consumption. Pan Jiutang has also emphasised that the pricing of this new router won’t be cheap.

As for Xiaomi’s first Wi-Fi 6 router — Mi AIoT Router AX3600, it comes powered by Qualcomm IPQ8071A chipset and is paired with 512MB of RAM and 256MB of storage. The chip has four Cortex-A53 cores and is clocked at 1.0GHz. It also has a 1.7GHz dual-core NPU for network acceleration, and up to 248 devices can be connected to the router.

It comes with seven high-gain antennas which also supports dual-frequency and provide speeds of up to 150Mbps for IoT devices. It also supports OFDMA technology (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access) which allows the router to send data to multiple terminal devices using only one transmission.

The Mi AIoT Router AX3600 is priced at ¥599 which is approximately $86 and comes in Black color. The upcoming router from Xiaomi will definitely be priced higher than this based on this report. To know more about it, we’ll have to wait for a few more days for the official launch event.

 

Realme X50m 5G India launch could be nearing

Today, Realme will be announcing the Realme Narzo 10 series in India. It appears that the country could be also receiving the Realme X50m 5G phone in the near future. The reason behind its moniker has appeared on the support page of Realme India.

Realme launched the Realme X50m 5G smartphone in China last month. It arrived as the third member of the Realme X50 series that includes devices like Realme X50 5G and Realme X50 Pro 5G. The handset is yet to be made available outside of the home market. Reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal first spotted the Realme X50m on the Realme India website. The listing suggests that India could be one of the first markets to receive the Realme X50m outside of China.

Realme X50m found listed on Realme India websiteRealme X50m found listed on Realme India website

Probably, the company may hint at the arrival of the Realme X50m 5G at the end of today’s Narzo 10 launch event. If it debuts soon in India, it could become the first Snapdragon 765G SoC powered phone to arrive in the country. It is a 5G-ready phone. However, since India is yet to become a 5G-ready nation, the handset will connect to 4G networks in the country. In China, the Realme X50m has a base price of 1,999 Yuan (~Rs. 21,319).

Realme X50m 5G specifications

The Realme X50m has a 6.57-inch Full HD+ display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate. The pill-shaped cutout on the screen is the home for its 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera system. The back panel of the phone is decked with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system.

Realme X50m 5G
Realme X50m 5G

The Realme X50m landed in China with 128 GB of storage and it is available in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM versions. There is no microSD card slot on the device. Its 4,200mAh battery is equipped with support for 30W fast charging.

 

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Meizu 17 series sold out within 60 seconds in first sale

As scheduled, the Meizu 17 series flagship phones that went official last week were made available for purchase for the first time in China today. Meizu 17 has a starting price of 3,699 Yuan (~$522) whereas the Meizu 17 Pro begins at 4,299 Yuan (~$607). It just took less than a minute for the Meizu 17 series to get sold out in the first sale.

Meizu 17 series first sale sold out

The Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro are the 17th-anniversary flagship phones from the company. Also, the Meizu 17 and 17 Pro are the first 5G-ready phones from the company. Customers who participated in the first sale will enjoy lifetime VIP service, free doorstep repair service, and 18-month warranty and they will also get a Meizu HiFi decoding amp.

The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage versions of the Meizu 17 are priced at 3,699 Yuan (~$522) and 3,999 Yuan (~$565), respectively. It comes in Mint, Black, and White colors. The Meizu 17 Pro variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage cost 4,299 Yuan (~$607) and 4,699 Yuan (~$663). The Pro model has a ceramic chassis and it comes in Green, Gray, and Aurora White colors.

Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro specifications

The Meizu 17 duo features a 6.6-inch S-AMOLED display that produces Full HD+ resolution. The punch-hole display offers up to 90Hz refresh rate. Flyme 8.1 flavored Android 10 comes preinstalled on the Meizu 17 and 17 Pro phones.

The Snapdragon 865 SoC powers the Meizu 17 series. Both phones are packed with 4,500mAh batteries that support 30W mCharge technology. There is support for 27W wireless charging on the Pro model. These handsets are equipped with LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 storage.

meizu 17 featured

The Meizu 17 and 17 Pro are equipped with 20-megapixel front cameras. The Pro model has a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (telephoto) + 32-megapixel (ultrawide) + 0.3-megapixel (ToF 3D) quad camera system. The vanilla model has a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel + 12-megapixel (wide angle) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) +5-megapixel (macro) quad camera setup.

 

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New Honor 30 series phone coming in June; Could it be Honor 30 Lite?

Last month, Honor unveiled the Honor 30, Honor 30 Pro, and Honor 30 Pro+ flagship phones. At March-end, the company, it had announced the Honor 30S. It arrived as an upper mid-range handset featuring the Kirin 820 5G chipset. Fresh information reveals that the company has plans to launch one more Honor 30 series phone. It may go official in June or July.

The Chinese tipster that revealed the existence of a new Honor 30 series phone did not mention its exact name. There is a possibility that this device could be the Honor 30 Lite smartphone.

The Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro phones from last year have been succeeded by the Honor 30, Honor 30 Pro and Pro+ phones. The Honor 20S that was announced in September has been replaced by the Honor 30S. In April 2019, the company had launched Honor 20 Lite phone. Hence, it appears the time is due for the arrival of its successor. Hence, the Honor 30 series phone that may launch in June or July could be Honor 30 Lite (aka Honor 30 Youth Edition).

There is no word yet on the specs of the rumored Honor 30 Lite phone. The Honor 20S was driven by the Kirin 710 chipset. Its successor could be coming with Kirin 810 onboard.

On May 20, Honor will be announcing the Honor X10 series. Rumors have it that the includes Honor X10 and Honor X10 Pro smartphones. The specifications and pricing of the X10 and X10 Pro appeared over the week. The X10 is expected to launch as the cheapest 5G phone. Probably, the company will be teasing on the arrival of the rumored Honor 30 Lite after the market release of the Honor X10 series.

 

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iQOO Z1 launch date is May 19

On May 7, MediaTek announced the Dimensity 1000+ chipset that arrived with few upgraded features over the Dimensity 1000 SoC that was unveiled in November 2019. The Taiwanese company also revealed that iQOO’s upcoming flagship phone will be the first device to arrive with Dimensity 1000+. Soon the rumor mill started speculating that the device could be debuting as iQOO Z1 in China. Today, the Chinese firm not only confirmed the iQOO Z1 moniker but also revealed that it will be announced on May 19.

iQOO Z1 May 19 launch date

The iQOO Z1 will be the first Z-series phone from the company. The launch poster showcases the display design of the Z1. It reveals the presence of a round-shaped cutout at the upper-right corner for the selfie snapper.

The poster states that iQOO Z1 is a 5G-ready smartphone and its display carries support for a 144Hz refresh rate. While it is not mentioned on the above poster, it is known that the smartphone will be arriving with the new Dimensity 1000+ SoC. The video which also mentions the launch date of the iQOO Z1 carries no information on its specifications.

The real-life images of the iQOO Z1 that surfaced over the weekend revealed that it will deliver a high screen-to-body ratio as it has slim bezels around the screen. Since it supports up to 144Hz refresh rate, it is speculated that the same 6.57-inch 144Hz display that is available on the recently unveiled iQOO Neo3 phone.

The iQOO Z1 seems to be equipped with a side-facing fingerprint reader. The size of its battery is not known. However, it is rumored to ship with a 44W fast charger.