According to analysts, Apple will not be significantly raising the price for its 2020 iPhones. Each new entry in the Cupertino-based company’s smartphone yearly lineup has been more expensive than the last. But the new report claims that it would not be the case for the upcoming 5G iPhones.
Generally speaking, smartphones that are equipped with 5G modems are more expensive than mainstream 4G variants. The best example of this being Redmi K30 that arrives in a 5G and, a more affordable, 4G variant. However, according to an analyst from TF International Securities, the cost of new iPhones will rise by just 30 to 100 US Dollars (roughly 211 to 703 CNY).
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
The reason for this is that the iPhone released in spring will share the cost of Apple’s September 2020 launch. The American tech giant is expected to release 5 smartphones in 2020, one of which will be released in spring before its four main lineups. Notably, support for 5G is one of the key upgrades of the new iPhones for the second half of the year.
Regardless of the more expensive 5G components being offered, Apple will not be increasing pricing significantly. The company aims to achieve this by not paying NRE (non-recurring engineering) for one-time metal frame/ case manufacturers in 2020 which saves development costs for the company. In simpler terms, it can help the company manage revenue and expenditure during off-seasons and peak seasons.
5G Networking
Previously, Apple had to compensate its suppliers for their losses suffered due to differences between off-season and peak season shipments. Now, by launching another device in the spring it can balance the revenue between both seasons and not have to pay the fees that it provided its suppliers such as Foxconn. This will allow Apple to not significantly hike the prices of 2020 iPhones with 5G connectivity.
The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powered Samsung Galaxy Fold has been available in China since a few months, but it only supported 4G connectivity. Last month, the South Korean company introduced the Galaxy W20 5G phone as 5G-ready version of the Galaxy Fold driven by the more powerful Snapdragon 855+ SoC. At the unveil event, the company did not confirm on the price tag of the Galaxy W20 5G foldable phone. It had only stated that the device will be available for purchase in December. Earlier today, the Galaxy W20 5G appeared on Samsung’s official online store as well as JD.com.
Samsung W20 5G Price
Samsung W20 5G on sale JD
On JD.com, the Samsung W20 5G can be seen in Standard and Premium Edition. Priced at 19,999 Yuan (~$2,843), the Standard Edition ships with a free pair of Galaxy Buds worth 999 Yuan (~$142). The Galaxy W20 5G Standard Edition is up for reservations on the Chinese retailer site. The Premium Edition is priced at a whopping 29,999 Yuan (~$4,264) that includes a free pair of Galaxy Buds and VIP service worth 29,999 Yuan. The above shown screenshot shows that the Galaxy W20 5G Premium Edition was available for purchase at the time of writing this post. The shipments of both models will begin on Dec. 20.
Samsung W20 5G on sale Samsung’s e-shop
The Samsung W20 5G Standard Edition is the only version that is listed on its official e-shop for China with a pricing of 19,999 Yuan. The next sale on JD and Samsung’s online store is Dec. 20. The W20 5G foldable phone comes in an attractive white color. Samsung only sells its W-series smartphones exclusively in China. While the Galaxy Fold 5G is available outside China, the international availability of the Galaxy W20 5G seems unlikely.
The Samsung W20 5G foldable phone has an outer AMOLED display of 4.6 inches that produces HD+ resolution. Opening the device reveals its 7.3-inch flexible AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform drives the foldable device with 12 GB of RAM. The Android 9 Pie OS along with One UI 2.0 runs on the device. It has a large internal storage of 512 GB.
Samsung W20 5G
The Samsung W20 5G features 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 12-megapixel (wide-angle) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera on its rear. Above the cover display, there is a front-facing camera of 10-megapixel with autofocus. There is a 10-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual camera system placed at the upper-right corner of the inner display.
There is a 4,235mAh battery inside the Samsung W20 5G that supports 15W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The device is also equipped with support for 9W reverse wireless charging. It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Xiaomi has consistently been pushing the latest MIUI 11 update to its smartphone models. Quite a good number of Xiaomi phones have got the update ranging from flagship models like the Mi Mix 3, Mi 8, Mi 9 to mid-rangers like the Mi 9 SE, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Note 7, Note 6 Pro, Note 5. Even the budget segment isn’t left out as the Redmi 4, Redmi 5, 6/6A and several others have received OTA updates. While MIUI 11 brings several interesting features including system-wide Dark mode, most of the update was based on Android 9 and not the latest Android 10.
In a surprise twist, Xiaomi seems to have pushed MIUI 11 beta update to the Mi 8 Lite and it is based on Android 10.
The Mi 8 Lite could be regarded as an old smartphone, launched in September 2018 running Android 8.1 Oreo-based MIUI 10. The phone soon got updated to MIUI 10.2 which ushered in Android 9 in February this year. This new update was spotted by Piunikaweb and it is for the Chinese Beta ROM. However, its appearance is an indication that Xiaomi is likely working to bring Android 10-based builds of MIUI 11 to the phone but we can’t say if it will affect the Global Stable branch. There is even a link to download the update file but since it is the Chinese Beta build, you won’t get Google Play Store onboard.
The Motorola One Power is the latest smartphone from Motorola to get the Android 10 stable update. The mid-ranger which was launched in October 2018 was originally on the Android 10 closed beta program last month.
Motorola says the update began rolling out on December 10, 2019, and expects all devices to have received it by January 10, 2020. This means it is rolling out in stages.
The update arrives as version QPT30.61-18. It comes with the December 2019 security patch and also includes bug fixes and improves system stability.
The Motorola One Power has a 6.2-inch 1080 x 2246 display with aa wide notch at the top. It is powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor and comes with 3GB, 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
The phone has 16MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and a 12MP selfie camera which has its own LED flash. The Motorola One Power has a 5000mAh battery with support for 15W TurboPower fast charge via a USB Type-C port. It also has an audio jack, Dolby Audio, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
When it launched last year, it ran Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. It later got updated to Android 9 Pie in November 2018. This Android 10 update might as well be its last Android OS upgrade. However, security updates may continue for the next year or thereabout.
Motorola didn’t announce an Android 10 update roadmap, so we can’t say which device will get the update next. However, its other Android One phones should get it earlier than those not on the Android One program.
According to a new report, the massively popular Tencent Gaming titles PUBG Mobile and Peace Elite have earned a global revenue crossing $1.5 billion. It makes the titles one of the most successful mobile games across the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android) platforms.
PUBG Mobile and Peace Elite are free to play games that are based on the popular battle royale genre, that sees 100 people dropping into a map and fight it out to be the last man standing. The report suggests that the total global revenue of PUBG Mobile and Peace Elite has crossed $1.3 billion in just 2019. This makes the year see 88 percent of the total revenue generation since its initial launch back in 2018.
PUBG Mobile
Notably, Peace Elite (Chinese version) was launched in May 2019 which is almost a year after PUBG Mobile (global version). However, data statistics show that the Chinese players’ consumption in this series is ahead of the global market. Currently, the revenue from China’s App Store is $614 million alone, which accounts for 40 percent of the total revenue so far. The US players arrive second with a contribution of $293 million and a 20 percent share. Similarly, the third spot goes to Japan which generated $117 million that is 8 percent of the total revenue.
The report also shared that iOS versions generated more revenue than their Android counterparts. App Store generated $1.08 billion alone, which accounts for 72 percent of the total revenue while Google’s Play Store brought in just $438 million accounting for only 28 percent.
PUBG Mobile Stats showing Quaterly Growth (Via Sensor Tower)
Among the overseas market, games like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile are ranked in the top three in terms of popularity. Furthermore, Tencent’s PUBG generated nearly $70 million in November 2019 which is a month-on-month increase of 30.1 percent. As for the title of the top-grossing game, Candy Crush Saga with $88.4 million is at the top followed by PUBG Mobile as a close second.
Since the past few years, OPPO had been targeting the mid-range and high-end users in China. The OPPO Find X that went official last year had arrived as the company’s first flagship phone in recent years. The Find X was a premium flagship phone that came with a notch-less screen, pop-up camera module for front and rear cameras and 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charging technology. The Find X was the first Android phone ever to arrive with 3D face unlock feature. While the rumor mill expected the arrival of a successor phone for Find X in this year, OPPO VP Brain Shen had claimed that is arrival has been delayed to 2020. OPPO fans who have been waiting for it can rejoice as the company has confirmed today during a press meet that it will be launching the OPPO Find X2 in the first quarter of 2020. It has also revealed some key information on the device.
The OPPO Find X2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform that was introduced earlier this year. This means the Find X2 will be a 5G-ready device as the SoC ships along with the latest X55 5G modem that supports sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G frequencies. Unfortunately, the Find X2 won’t carry support for mmWave 5G.
The display will be one of the key features of the Find X2 as it will deliver higher resolution and better fresh rate. In comparison to the last year’s model, fans can expect wider dynamic range and better color reproduction on the Find X2. There is no confirmation on whether the company will be using the upcoming in-screen camera technology on the device. Now that mid-range phones like Redmi K30 are equipped with 120Hz refresh rate display, the Find X2 to may also come with the same or higher refresh rate display.
The OPPO Find X2 will offer stellar photography experience as it is expected to arrive with Sony’ latest image sensor that is called All Pixel Omnidirectional PDAF that will be accompanied with the new 2×2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) solution. Compared to other sensors, the new camera sensor from Sony constitutes of on-chip lens for two pixels instead of one lens on each pixel. The new lens promises faster and accurate autofocus and also it will assist in focusing more in low-light conditions.
Since the OPPO Find X2 is arriving in Q1 2020, it will be aimed to rival with the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy S11 series and Xiaomi’s Mi 10 lineup that will break cover in the same quarter. The technical specs of the Find X2 are currently under the wraps.
The upcoming Moto G8 Power has been spotted with its ‘Sofia’ codename on the database of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S for the first time, revealing a few of its key features. The G8 Power (model number XT2041-4) was mentioned alongside a second undisclosed device (model number XT2045-2). The FCC appearance of the G8 Power suggests that its arrival could de drawing near.
There's still the regular Moto G8, and I've seen evidence that there's a Moto G8 Power, too. G8 Power, code-named "sofia," is being tested with Android 10, and it seems to be built on the same platform as the G8 Plus (sm6125.) There also seems to be another variant, "sofiap." https://t.co/zsrWOOADg8
Motorola had launched Moto G8 Plus and G8 Play phones few months. Soon after the launch, XDA Developers Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman had revealed about the existence o Moto G8 Power. According to the FCC’s documents, the forthcoming Moto G8 Power (XT2041-4) is mentioned to feature a 5,000mAh battery. The smartphone measures 157.9 x 75.8 mm, while its thickness is not yet known. The device likely flaunts a 6.2-inch or 6.3-inch display.
In the recent past, the Moto G8 Power was spotted during the Wi-Fi Alliance certification. The device runs on Android 10 and supports 5G Wi-Fi and dual-band 2.4G. The Moto G8 Power is likely to feature Snapdragon 665 under the hood. The Moto G8 Plus which launched earlier this year is also equipped with the same chipset.
Moto G8 Plus
In related news, the Moto XT2045-2 was also spotted at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) this year, hinting that the device might launch in 2020. With the advent of the 5G spectrum, numerous smartphone manufacturers were eagerly waiting for Qualcomm to launch its 5G-compliant range of SoCs. With the SD765/765G and SD865 now ready for production, most major players have started announcing their plans for the next year. This list includes Motorola, with its arsenal of 5G smartphones.
Earlier this month, Motorola launched the One Hyper which is an SD675-powered budget device running on Android One edition of Android 10. The One Hyper flaunts a 6.5-inch notch-less IPS LCD display and features 4GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. The device features a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel rear-mounted dual camera setup, along with a 32-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. It draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charge support.
Samsung was one of the first smartphone manufacturers to launch a foldable device commercially in the market. Although the Galaxy Fold was off to a rough start, the company managed to pull through and eventually make the product a success. Now, the South Korean tech giant is reportedly gearing for the launch of the successor, Galaxy Fold 2, which will arrive with an Ultra Thin Glass display unlike the bendable polymer display used on the predecessor.
This move arrives after the disaster that had initially plagued Galaxy Fold devices when their polyamide film over its flexible display panel was accidentally removed by people. The removal process damaged the screen; thus, making glass a better alternative altogether.
The UTG is expected to be found in Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 handset is said to be thinner than 100 microns or even 30 microns. In other words, it is going to be super thin with a width similar to that of human hair. It also makes the smartphone considerably more scratch resistant. However, the one downside is that it is difficult to produce and is even more expensive than the previous display.
Samsung Galaxy Fold Display Issue
Samsung reportedly wants to bump up the production of foldable smartphones this year, to produce in the ranges of 5 to 6 million units for the market; most of these are expected to be the Galaxy Fold 2 with the new UTG display. Dowoo Insys is the South Korean supplier for the new display and Samsung has already invested KRW 12 Billion (roughly 10 million USD) for the expansion of its manufacturing capacity which currently stands at 500,000 units.
Google is rolling out a new version upgrade for the Google Chrome Browser. The new Google Chrome v79 includes several new security and privacy enhancements. The features like Password Protection, Real-Time Phishing Protection and some new gestures are part and parcel of the latest iteration.
Despite all the improtant features, the Password Protection is the significant addition to the new Chrome browser. It allows the users to get notifications of when your password gets stolen as part of data theft or some other security issue. The feature even alerts users when they are using the exposed password in some data breach.
Password Protection feature uses Google’s recently launched Password Checkup Tool to crosscheck the passwords. Google is using hashing and encryption algorithms to secure passwords while matching them using different encryption layers. The whole process is also called private set intersection with blinding. The feature can be enabled by heading to the Settings > Sync and Google Services. Moreover, it is limited to the users who have signed in the Chrome browser.
Real-time phishing protection is another feature enhancing protection against specific security issues. It iss a step forward by the search giant to make the web more secure. Google further said in a blog post, “Now we’ll be protecting your Google Account password when you sign in to Chrome, even if Sync is not enabled. In addition, this feature will now work for all the passwords you store in Chrome’s password manager. Hundreds of millions of more users will now benefit from the new warnings.” The interested users can enable this advanced security feature by enabling the “Make searches and browsing better” option in Chrome settings.
Switching profiles on Google Chrome has become an essential feature for advanced users. The search giant has added new gestures to switch between multiple profiles. Users can find the profile switching option on the top right corner.
The Realme X2 Pro smartphone was made official in China in October. At the unveil event, the Chinese firm had also debuted Realme X2 Pro Master Edition. The latter was introduced two unique colors such as Concrete and Brick Red. On Nov. 11, the Concrete color variant of the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition had gone on sale in the home market. Today, the company has made available the Red Brick version of the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition available for purchase.
The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition was designed by partnering with Naoto Fukasawa, a known designer from Japan. The company has imprinted his signature on the back panel of the phone using PicoSure laser technology that can be used for 0.09mm thin line. The glass rear of the phone has a matte finish.
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Price and Specifications
The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Brick Red is priced at 3,199 Yuan (~$455). The device ships with 12 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 256 GB. The remaining specs of the Master Edition are identical with its regular version.
The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display supports a refresh rate of 90Hz and its integrated with a fingerprint scanner.
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition Red Brick
The X2 Pro Master Edition has Snapdragon 855 mobile platform onboard. The phone comes with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the X2 Pro Master Edition along with ColorOS 6 UI.
There is a quad camera system on the rear side of Realme X2 Pro Master Edition. It has a 64-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a macro lens of 2-megapixel and a depth assist sensor of 2-megapixel. For shooting selfies, the smartphone possesses a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel.
The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition draws power from a 4,000mAh battery. The phone is equipped with support for 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology that promises full charging in 35 minutes through USB-C. The other features of the X2 Pro Master Edition include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, dual-band GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.
Xiaomi crowdfunding has successfully launched a lot of devices, and it seems like today’s will be no exception. The latest product from Xiaomi Youpin is the Gigabee BeeBest Smart Walkie-talkie. It’s a modern walkie-talkie with a slew of features that could come in handy at any time, all for the price of 399 yuan which comes up to about $57.
So, what features can we expect from the BeeBest Smart Walkie-talkie? For starters, the device features 4G and WiFi networking. Every purchase of the device will come with a free 4G sim card, as well as free 4G for a year. It also has a very far-reaching signal, with devices still being able to communicate with each other from 5000 kilometers away.
As you’d expect from a 4G enabled device like this, the BeeBest Smart Walkie-talkie also features phone calls. It comes with Beidou’s GPS hybrid positioning system for real time location checking even without internet. It even features Xiaomi’s AI assistant built into it. Nothing here is too insane, but it’s very solid set of features for a walkie-talkie.
In terms of battery life, the BeeBest walkie talkie has a 60 hour standby time and 40 hours of actual usage. The device is charged via USB-C, so your pre-existing cables should work with it just fine. Overall, it’s a pretty decent walkie-talkie for the price. It’s nothing crazy, but it’s nice to see Xiaomi releasing these niche products for through Youpin.
Telefonica Deutschland, which is Germany’s one of the leading mobile carriers, has picked Huawei and Nokia to build out its 5G network. 5G is said to be the next-big-thing and the next-generation mobile network that promise super-fast data speeds and low latency.
This move is being seen by many as a potential snub to the U.S. government which has been campaigning for its allies to keep the China-based telecoms equipment giant out of their 5G networks.
The United States is suggesting that the usage of Huawei represents national security risk because its equipment could be used for espionage by China. While U.S. has not provided any evidence to support its claim, Huawei has repeatedly denied this allegation.
Getting picked up by Telefonica Deutschland seems like a major relief for Huawei which has been facing scrutiny amid boycott campaign led by the United States. Countries like Japan and Australia have effectively banned the company from their 5G networks while the United Kingdom has yet to make a final decision.
However, the decision isn’t surprising given that the German government decided in October that it would not exclude Huawei from its 5G networks. Instead, the country introduced a draft proposal for security guidelines when it comes to 5G equipment in which the equipment from vendors need to be certified.
Telefonica Deutschland said has said that the company was waiting for government approval. Now, Huawei and Nokia will help the company build its so-called Radio Access Network or RAN. This is the part of the network that hooks up devices with the actual 5G signal. In terms of security, the RAN is often seen as less sensitive than the core.
The company has also announced that it would cut its 2019 dividend by 37 percent in order to prioritize network investments. This comes on the heels of similar cuts in the payout by its competitors Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone.
Telefonica said that work should start in early 2020 and said it expected to have 5G up and running in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne and Frankfurt by the end of 2021. A year later, 30 cities with a population of 16 million would be covered. Both of the company’s competitors are existing customers of Huawei but have yet to publicly confirm whether they will stick with the Chinese networks leader for 5G.
Image sensors, especially ones with small pixels like in smartphones, feature an on-chip micro lens array to help guide all the arriving light to the sensor’s photo diode. Right now, each pixel gets its own lens, but Sony has developed a way for four adjacent pixels to share a lens. Compared to past tech, cameras will be twice as accurate when seeking focus. This system is enabled with the just-revealed Sony 2×2 On-Chip Lens Solution (OCL) for future mobile image sensors.
Sony first revealed their 2×2 OCL mobile camera tech two days ago and was described as follows: “The 2×2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) solution is a new image sensor technology for achieving high-speed focus, high-resolution, high-sensitivity, and high dynamic range.” Where the best Sony Quad Bayer sensors had an on-chip lens for each individual pixel, this new solution uses one on-chip lens for each four adjacent pixel set.
The main advantage of this design setup will be improved autofocus performance, especially in the dark. PDAF (Phase detection autofocus) relies on focus pixels whose output is not part of the final image – which means they have to be spaced out, reducing the coverage. With 2×2 OCL, all pixels can be used as part of the focus detection system. This also solves a related issue where low horizontal detail negatively affects the AF system’s performance.
As for when it’s coming to consumers, don’t expect it too soon. The 2×2 On-Chip Lens Solution (OCL) was only revealed days ago. Sony did not specify where this newly-revealed tech would be released first. It’s not likely we’ll see this in early 2020 – but it wouldn’t be a bad bet to see it in smartphones in the latter half of the year.
Oppo has already confirmed that it will be hosting a launch event on 26th December in China where the company will officially launched the upcoming Oppo Reno3 series smartphones with 5G connectivity support.
The company has already revealed some of the key features and specifications of the smartphone. It is already known that both the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro will be the first devices from Oppo to have dual-mode SA/NSA 5G support.
Now, Oppo’s Vice President Shen Yiren has shed light on the phone’s antenna design. He has revealed that the smartphones will come with a 360-degree surround antenna design which will help keep the signal stable even when playing games or doing other things.
With the use-case of the smartphones changing, mobile manufacturers are coming up with new designs for antenna to make sure that the phone-holding pattern of the user doesn’t mess with the signal reception, a phenomenon known as “death grip”. And this offering from Oppo is in line with that.
It is also said that the phone will intelligently switch between 4G and 5G connections, depending on what you’re doing, the internal temperature and battery consumption. For example, launching a video will put the modem in 5G mode so that it can pre-load the video and start playback as quickly as possible.
Recently launched Redmi K30 smartphone also comes with an unusual 12 antennas, which is about 2.4 times the number that is found in 4G smartphones. The company also mentioned that it is now using a new structural design and complex RF solution to make 5G signals stronger and much more stable.
Since the company has revealed almost every major feature for the upcoming smartphones, only the variants and pricing details remain to be seen, which will be revealed during the launch event in the coming days. Oppo will also launch its Enco Free TWS earbuds at the same event.
Counterpoint has released the report for the online smartphones sales in the third quarter of 2019 in China. The list is led by Huawei and its sub-brand Honor. The combined sales of Huawei and Honor have exceeded the total market share of Apple, Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo.
According to Counterpoint’s survey, Huawei held a market share of 26 percent in Q3 and Honor had a market share 20 percent. The dual brand strategy allowed Huawei to account for 46 percent of the online market share. Xiaomi, Vivo, Apple and OPPO held 14 percent, 10 percent, 9 percent and 5 percent market shares respectively in Q3 2019. These four brands together constitute for 38 percent online market share.
Counterpoint claimed that Huawei has continuously aimed the high-end smartphone market with its P and Mate series of smartphones. The sales of its high-end phones have been consistently increasing year after year. The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro was found to be the only hot-selling Android phones in the high-end smartphone in Q3 2019 in China. Apart from its flagship products, the Nova 5 series, Enjoy 9 and Enjoy 9 Plus have also met with good reception in the online market.
Honor has been mainly targeting the youth and online market. The Honor 9X is one of the bestselling phones in the online market. The Honor 20 and Honor 20i phones are also selling well in China.
At the beginning of the year, Xiaomi had an online market share of 20 percent. Hence, its current standing of 13 percent is a significant decline. Vivo ranked with fourth with 10 percent market share. In Q1 2019, Apple had held 9 percent online market share. In Q3, it has ranked fifth with the same market share. OPPO’s market share of 5 percent in online sales is quite low compared to the major brands.
Counterpoint is of the view that Huawei, Honor and Apple will be the main winners in the online market share of China in Q4 2019. The Huawei-Honor dual brand strategy may allow them to account for half of China’s online market. The arrival of 5G phones in the Chinese market at the end of 2019 will certainly help in driving more smartphone sales in the Chinese market.
Xiaomi not only brings new smartphones in the Indian market but also keeps pushing new models of its smart TV as well. The company is using the same strategy for TVs in India as of smartphones, offering new technology at cheaper prices.
These efforts from the Chinese company have proved fruitful and this time again, Xiaomi is leading the Indian Smart TV market. As per the report from IDC, Xiaomi’s Mi TV holds about 33 percent of the market share when it comes to Smart TVs in India.
Following Mi TV range in India in the second spot is Samsung India with a market share of 14 percent. LG sits at third with a share of 13 percent whereas Sony gets a share of 10 percent in the smart TV space. TCL sat last in the top five with a share of 9 percent.
The report also reveals that the Xiaomi Mi TV range has seen Quarter-on-Quarter growth of 46 percent and a Year-on-Year growth of 69 percent. In addition, the report shows that the Mi TV market share is 19 percent greater than Samsung, 20 percent higher than LG and Sony, and 24 percent higher than TCL.
Xiaomi is offering a massive range of Mi TV models in the Indian market, pretty much at every price point. The base models of the Mi TV 32-inches start from as low as ₹13,000 (approx. $184) and the entry-level 4K smart TVs starts from ₹24,999 (~$354). The most premium model, which is the 65-inch Mi TV 4X, is currently selling for ₹65,999 (~$934) in India, which is also the cheapest 65-inch smart TV you can buy in India.
Apart from the pricing, another major selling point for the Mi TVs in India is that all the models run on Google Certified Android TV operating system. It comes pre-installed with the company’s own Patchwall 2.0 custom user interface, which is a modified interface bringing content from various OTT platforms.
Recently, the Mi TV models have also gained support from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The latest launch in the Mi TV series is the Mi TV 4X 55-inch 2020 edition that comes with a 4K HDR display and native support for Netflix as well as Amazon Prime Video. The company has said that Mi TVs are available for purchase across 70+ Mi Homes, 20+ Mi Studios, 2,500+ Mi Stores, and several Mi Preferred Partner outlets in India.
The ever increasing competition is making it difficult for users to choose between the different laptops based on features. Like the smartphone market, laptops from the Chinese companies are excelling in the industry due to their cost-effectiveness and powerful hardware. XIDU is also coming with a new XIDU Tour Pro laptop featuring high-end specifications at low-cost. We have got a detailed spec sheet for the new laptop, and it is as follows.
First things first, the Xidu Tour Pro features a Magnalium body giving a metallic texture and well-proportioned color coating. It brings out the best look matching the premium Apple laptops. The well-defined chassis of the Xidu Tour Pro is carved using micro-arc cutting technology. The laptop’s well-proportioned design best fit for the businessmen and other users who found it fascinating.
The sublime surface provides exquisite and extravagant experience without any extra cost. The excellent process behind the polishing is making it compete against Apple’s laptop segment.
The lightweight Xidu laptop resembles the proper feeling of carrying Mackbook Pro. It envelopes the quality of attracting consumers.
The body size measured at 290 x 210 x 15.2 mm that corresponds to A4 page size. The company has made significant attempts to make room for hardware in such a small-sized laptop. The ethos and the craftmanship spirit of the company enable the company to accomplish an intricate design.
The XIDU Tour Pro stands out against the laptops priced under $500.
Keyboard
The beautifully crafted keyboard carries quite soft keys for comfortable typing. The full keyboard design enhances the exquisite surface control while maximizing the spacious feeling. The backlit keyboard will help you type quickly in the dark environment.
Rear
The rear tray is efficiently designed to disperse the accumulated heat without any additional accessory requirement. It is recommended to keep the processor and other hardware cool. Otherwise, it may lead to performance degradation or can sometimes even damage the hardware components. The XIDU Tour Pro laptop hosts adhesive tapes to dissipate heat generated from CPU.
The speaker engraving are perfectly placed for a beautiful and ecstatic sound. Moreover, the user can easily upgrade RAM, SSD, and spindle all the hardware equipment by just opening the base tray from the rear. The SSD SATAM.2 2280 can be expanded upto 1TB.
Ports
It supports all the necessary Input devices, and the new laptop has an abundance of ports. The laptop features all the essential input/output ports for convenient usage.
Connect the RJ-45 to the local broadband line and extended USB or Type-C.
Display
The XIDU Tour Pro laptop features a 12.5-inch finger touch display supporting 16:9 aspect ratio with the display resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It offers a 280-degree viewing angle for vivid and broader viewing experience.
The minimal bezels of 4.2mm give it a better look and at the same time, protects the touch display from edges. It even enhances the overall design with a sturdy look.
XIDU Tour Pro Specifications
CPU
The 8th-gene 3867 Kaby Lake R Dual Core Dual Thread 15W 14nm 1.8GHz
Sensor
3-axis G-sensor
GPU
Graphics 610 300-900MHZ
Battery
5000mAh 7.6V 4-6h duration
RAM
8GB LPDDR3
Input Power
DC3.5 port 19V/2.1A
ROM
128G M.2 SATA 2280
TF Card Interface
1*micro SD card up to 128G
Expandable SSD
1T SSD M.2 SATA 2280
Camera
1M
Flip Angle
180°
Speaker
Dual Speaker: 8R/1W*2
Microphone
Built-in microphone
WIFI
WIFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
2.4G/5G
Port
DC3.5 TYPE-C*1，USB3.0*1，audio 3.5mm
Bluetooth BT
4.2
Heat
1 fan + 1 copper pipe
Ethernet
No ports, support USB to Ethernet
Power Consumption TDP
15W
Screen Size
12.5-inch 16:9
Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Screen Resolution Ratio
2560*1440
Fingerprint Identification
Yes
Screen Touch Technology
GFF, 10-finger Touch
The Overall Laptop Size
290mm*210mm*15mm
XIDU Tour Pro Vs. the Rest
Name
XIDU Tour Pro
ASUS C302CA-DHM4 Chromebook Flip
Google Pixelbook 12.3
Lenovo Yoga 720 12.5"
HP 2-in-1 12.3"
Samsung XE510C25-K01US 12.3
Apple MacBook 12"
Price
$427.27
$ 420
$ 949
$ 599
$ 460
$439
$ 1,199.00
Dimensions
290mm*210mm*15.2mm
304.8*210.8*13.7mm
289.56*220*11.2mm
292*203*15.2mm
292*210*7.62mm
280.5*196.5*（3.5-13.1）mm
Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No Backlit Keyboard
No Backlit Keyboard
No Backlit Keyboard
No Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Design
Narrow Border
Thick border causes that the length exceeds 14mm
Thick Border
Thick Screen Border
Thick Border
Display/RAM + Storage
2560*1440 8+128
1920*1080 4+64
2400*1600 8+128
1920*1080 4+128
2400*1600 4+32emmc
2400x1600 4+32emmc
2304*1440 8+512
XIDU Tour Pro is a perfect fit as a laptop under $500. It can be purchased from Amazon US, UK, FR, IT, ES stores at nail-biting prices. Lastly, it’s also available on Aliexpress while you can get coupons for more XIDU devices here. You can also cross-check the official Xidu Store for the best prices on XIDU laptops and other services.
Xiaomi just came up with the Redmi K30 series: the first smartphones line-up from its sub-brand to include a 5G device. We are talking about the Redmi K30 5G, which is also the world’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 765G. Unlike other 5G devices, it is not a flagship. Just like the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro, which does not come with 5G but features the most impressive camera department. For this new comparison, we chose the Redmi K30 5G, the Mi CC9 Pro, and the latest flagship from Redmi since now it carries a very affordable price: Redmi K20 Pro, also known in the global market as the Mi 9T Pro.
Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 g
165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm, 208 grams
157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 208 g
DISPLAY
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
Dual 20 + 2 MP f/2.2 and f/2.4 front camera
Penta 108 + 12 + 5 + 20 + 2 MP, f/1.7, f/2.0, f/2.0, f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4000 mAh, fast charging 27W with Quick Charge 4.0
4500 mAh, fast charging 30W
5260 mAh, fast charging 30W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
Each of these devices adopts an innovative design solution and comes with at least one distinctive aesthetical feature. Redmi K30 5G is the first Redmi device with a punch-hole display, which minimizes the bezels without the need for a notch. Redmi K20 Pro sports a pop-up front camera, so it has a full borderless display with no notch nor holes. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro comes with a notch, but it has an elegantly curved display. In each case, you get a high build quality, so it is all a question of tastes. Which one would you pick?
Display
While these smartphones differ for the size and the form factor of their displays, they all feature very nice panels. If you desire the best color reproduction, then you would better go for the Redmi K20 Pro since it offers full DCI P3 coverage and HDR10. Even Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has an amazing display with high DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10, but Redmi K20 Pro looks slightly better. On the other hand, Redmi K30 5G offers a 120 Hz refresh rate for smoother user experience, but it packs a classic IPS display that may not satisfy everyone (the fingerprint reader is side-mounted).
Hardware/Software
Redmi K20 Pro is the most valid smartphone since it is the only one with a flagship-class hardware side. Indeed, it packs a Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 internal storage for faster performance. Both Redmi K30 5G and Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro feature upper-midrange processors, but they are still very performing for multi-tasking, heavy apps, and even gaming. Note that Redmi K30 5G is the only to support the 5G connectivity and it packs a Snapdragon 765G SoC which is better than the Snapdragon 730G found on the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro. Redmi K30 5G is also the only one to run Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro offers the best camera quality thanks to its penta-camera including a 108 MP main sensor, 5x optical zoom, and OIS. It is not only the winner of this comparison, but it is also one of the best camera phones in the market. It is one of the best devices to shoot photos in low light conditions, for zoom, and more. It even comes with an excellent front camera. Redmi K30 5G takes second place with its 64 MP quad camera and a dual front camera including a depth sensor.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro packs a bigger 5260 mAh and it offers a longer battery life. Despite its huge capacity, it charges very quickly thanks to its 30W fast charging technology. The silver medal goes to Redmi K30 5G packing a 4500 mAh battery and still the same 30W fast charging technology. Redmi K20 Pro has a smaller 4000 mAh battery, but it still lasts long on a single charge.
Price
The Redmi K30 5G just debuted in China with a €260/$289 starting price. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro starts from €370/$410, while Redmi K20 Pro has a €320/$355 starting price. There is not a definitive winner here: if you want the 5G connectivity you should obviously choose the Redmi K30 5G which is the only affordable Android phone with a 120 Hz refresh ratio. Redmi K20 Pro wins only when it comes to performance, while Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is the best at camera quality and battery life.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is set to go on sale in Spain on Friday, December 13. Pre-orders are already live on the major retail sites and there is a pretty nice free gift for those who pre-order.
The Mate 30 Pro sold in Spain is the 8GB RAM + 256GB version and it is priced at €1099. The MediaPad M6 10.8-inch shipping with the phone is the Titanium Gray 64GB version with 4GB of RAM. PCComponentes says if you order today, you can get your order tomorrow while MediaMarkt says the available stock is limited. So we advise you to hurry if you don’t want to miss out on this deal.
Do note that both devices do not ship with Google Mobile Services but there are ways to get it installed. If you do not use GMS, the better for you. The Mate 30 Pro and MediaPad M6 ship with the Huawei App Gallery where you can download some of the apps you need. You can also download apps from other trusted sources.
The MediaPad M6 actually sells for €349, which means you are practically paying €750 for the Mate 30 Pro.
The MediaPad M6 has a 10.8-inch 2560 x 1600 display. It is powered by the Kirin 980 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage. It also has a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP selfie camera, quad speakers tuned by Harman Kardon, and packs a 7500mAh battery.
The Mate 30 Pro, on the other hand, has a 6.53-inch 1176 x 2400 display with a notch at the top. It is powered by the Kirin 990 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of expandable storage. The flagship phone has 40MP + 40MP +8MP + 3D ToF quad rear cameras, 32MP + ToF dual front-facing cameras, face ID, NFC, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Its battery capacity is 4500mAh and it has support for 40W fast charging, 27W wireless fast charging, and reverse wireless charging.
Xiaomi‘s Youpin crowdfunding platform has played host to a new product. The product is the Qingping Bluetooth alarm clock and it hits with an amazing 59 yuan ($8) price tag. The gadget is expected to start shipping in China starting from January 14, 2020.
The Qingping Bluetooth alarm clock adopts a simple, yet elegant design with no physical button on sight. Instead, when the body is pressed, the part around the soft rubber base goes inside. The Snooze function can be activated in this way and it lasts for 10 minutes. Pressing the body twice turns off the alarm.
The alarm clock is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity with which it can be paired with a smartphone. When it is paired, the alarm clock automatically synchronises the time with that of the clock. As an alarm clock, it gives users the leverage to set up to 16 different alarms. There are 8 different ringtones and the volume of the alarm speaker is adjustable.
Apart from the alarm function, the clock also features temperature and humidity detection. For the temperature, there is a Swiss Sensirion sensor with a measuring accuracy of ± 0.2 ℃. The humidity measurement accuracy is ± 2% RH. At these levels, the gadget can detect temperature and humidity changes efficiently.
The Alarm clock also comes with a back-lit display with adjustable intensity. The brightness is adjusted automatically. For instance, the brightness is automatically reduced to 50% from 10 pm to 7 am. The backlight time is also adjustable from completely off to 30 seconds. With this option, it is not dazzling at night and can be seen clearly during the day.
Further, the Qingping Bluetooth alarm clock can be paired with other MIJIA smart home gadgets via the MIJIA app. With such interconnectivity, the electric heater can be automatically turned on when the temperature is lower than 20 ℃ for instance. This will help maintain the indoor temperature and humidity.
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