Unlike other sales that require you to wake up in the wee hours of the morning and go shopping, Cyber Monday is an online-only sale. In other words, you can avail of the biggest discounts on top branded products without leaving the comfort of your home.
To make sure you can put your feet up and shop without waiting in line, or fighting for parking, Banggood has launched the Cyber Monday Best Sellers List from Black Friday promotion. As the name suggests, the promo features the most popular products during the recently concluded Black Friday Sale.
To simplify and expedite the search process, the products have carefully been added to specific categories, starting with the Best Seller in Black Friday section. You can find everything from a smartwatch to a heating jacket racing coat under this section, but more importantly, you can get them for considerably lowered prices.
For example, the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro variant would normally set you back $364.78, but you can reduce its retail price by applying coupon code BGCBN8P128 at checkout. Similarly, you can avail of a 19 percent off on the Bakeey I5 smartwatch which usually sells for $29.99 but is currently available for only $24.31.
Whether you are a drone expert or a beginner, the next category dubbed Top 8 in RC Toys is likely to cheer you up. You can grab noteworthy discounts on remote-controlled toys and drones during this activity period.
If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on your favorite smart device without spending a lot of money, you might want to check out the Top 8 in Smart Device section which features a wide range of products ranging from smart watches, music accessories, notebook and lots more.
Likewise, during the promotion period, Banggood will be offering great discounts on top 8 products across various other categories including electronics, tools, sports and outdoors, home and lifestyle and fashion trends.
All products featured in the Banggood Cyber Monday Collection will bear a starting price of only $0.01. If you make a purchase using PayPal, you would be able to use site-wide coupons that help you save more money.
For example, you can get $3 off on orders exceeding $32, get $5 off on orders over $50 and save $10 off if your cart value exceeds $95. To make the most out of Banggood’s Cyber Monday Sale, simply visit this link without wasting time.
Unlike a slew of other sales that are available on products sold online, as well as in offline stores, Cyber Monday is an online-only sale. It’s a perfect opportunity for ardent online shoppers to get their hands on their favorite gadgets without emptying their pockets.
As part of the GeekBuying’s Cyber Monday Sale, pretty much everything from laptops, phones, music accessories, computer accessories, laser projectors, RC drones are on sale. The popular Chinese e-tailer is offering up to a whopping 70 percent off, giving its loyal users a chance to save thousands of dollars on top-end products.
GeekBuying’s Cyber Monday Sale promo page is teeming with all sorts of products across multiple categories. Finding exactly what you are looking for among so many items can prove to be difficult so to make sure you do not spend a lot of time searching for a particular product, the promo page has been split into specific categories.
In addition to other amazing products that will grab your attention, Geekbuying’s Cyber Monday Sale features the Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE Voyage Version RC drone. Today, we would be checking out the noteworthy discount GeekBuying is currently offering on the RC drone and also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at checkout.
Drone enthusiasts that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the FIMI X8 SE without spending a lot of money can now get their hands on this amazing RC drone for just $499 as part of GeekBuying’s Cyber Monday Sale. This is a noteworthy 8 percent reduction in the drone’s original asking price of $539.99.
On top of that, if this is your first order with GeekBuying you can grab an extra discount by applying the 2% OFF New User Coupon at the time of checking out. Moreover, you get one battery and a bag so that you can carry the FIMI X8 SE wherever you go.
The FIMI X8 SE uses the latest encoder and decoder to deliver superior video quality i.e. 4K 100Mbs videos with low latency. It features a 3-axis mechanical gimbal equipped with advanced professional control algorithms for seamless, jello-free videos even in high-speed conditions.
It adopts the adaptive streaming bitrate technology for an improved transmission distance of up to 5KM. Aside from that, the FIMI X8 SE offers an impressive flight time of 33 minutes, For faster position and precise hovering, the drone uses GPS+glonass dual-satellites positioning system.
You can visit this link to check out more details about this highly portable RC drone which comes with a free carrying bag. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.
In just a few days Xiaomi’s sub-brand will unveil its new flagship line-up Redmi K30. The new series will include two variants: Redmi K30 and K30 5G (someone also refers to the latter as the Redmi K30 Pro), and it is a very important line-up because it will include the first Redmi phones with 5G support. Here we collected all the info we got about their specifications and launch in order to give you a complete glimpse of what these smartphones will be ahead of the official announcement. The information is not only based on official declarations but also on leaks and rumors, but all of it comes from reliable sources.
Xiaomi Redmi K30 and K30 5G rumor roundup
Design
Various official images revealed the design of the Redmi K30 in all its splendor. The front side will house a punch-hole display with a dual front camera inside so that the bezels will be very narrow even though there will not be a notch. Another official teaser shows us the rear side of the phone with a circular module including four rear cameras arranged vertically. Under the camera module, we can clearly see a dual-LED flash and the word 5G, while the Redmi logo is placed on the inferior part, vertically. On the phone, you will also find NFC, an IR blaster, and a 3.5 mm audio jack (yay).
UPDATE: The Chinese regulatory agency TENAA updated its listing of the Redmi K30 by adding photos of the device: you can take a look here. TENAA revealed that the 4G version will measure 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.81 mm and it will weigh about 208 grams. There will be a 6.67-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and three memory configuration with 6, 8 and 12 GB of RAM and 64, 128 and 256 GB of native storage respectively. Thanks to official images we know that Redmi K30 will also launch in a White variant. And a new render showed the Blue-Purple gradient color variant. Last but not least, unboxing and hands-on photos and videos appeared online, we published all the details here.
According to reports, Redmi K30 will sport a 6.6-inch display: it will be an IPS LCD panel with a high 120 Hz refresh rate (the same as the latest iPhones) and two in-display cameras thanks to a dual punch-hole design. Note that the 120 Hz refresh rate may be an exclusive for the Redmi K30 Pro, while the Redmi K30 might come with a standard 60 Hz display. While the rear cameras are placed vertically, the two front cameras are placed horizontally. The resolution of the display should be Full HD+ with 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 29:9 aspect ratio, while the fingerprint reader will be side-mounted since the display will be LCD. There will also be the Gorilla Glass 5 protection, not the latest Corning’s standard but still sturdy.
UPDATE: according to a recent official teaser, Redmi K30 5G sports a 6.67-inch display with a 2nd-generation punch hole that has a 4.38 mm size, placed on the right side. On the rear side, there will be AG frosted glass. Even though the display will be bigger, users will still have a solid grip on the phone.
Hardware & Software
As mentioned above, at least one device from the Redmi K30 will carry the support to 5G connectivity, but unlike all the other 5G phones launched until now, the 5G variant will not be powered by a Qualcomm SoC. It will pack the first MediaTek’s 5G chipset with flagship-class specifications. We are talking about the Dimensity 1000 which includes a 5G modem. The phone will support dual 5G, which means it is compatible with both SA and NSA modes (unlike the Snapdragon X50 modem usually paired with the Snapdragon 855+ that is a single mode 5G modem). So it does not have to rely necessarily on 4G and it can rely on LTE infrastructure if 5G is not completely ready in a certain zone. MediaTek Dimensity 1000 was already tested on AnTuTu benchmarks where it scored an even better result than Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ and Apple A13 Bionic. You can learn more about the Dimensity 1000 5G-enabled chipset by MediaTek and its amazing benchmark scores by clicking here. According to rumors, the Redmi K30 will also come in a version with 4G connectivity only packing a less powerful Snapdragon 730G chipset: an advanced version of the SoC found on the predecessor Redmi K20. But according to leaked benchmarks, there will still be a Snapdragon 730 SoC since the GPU appearing in the benchmarks is the Adreno 618. The base variant of the Redmi K30 will offer 64 GB of internal storage, but there will obviously be higher-end memory configurations. Users will find Android 10 out of the box, customized by MIUI 11.
UPDATE: Lu Weibing confirmed that Redmi K30 5G won’t come with a MediaTek chipset. Instead, it has a Qualcomm SoC with 5G connectivity and the support to SA and NSA networks. The chipset will be from the Snapdragon 700 family: it will be the Snapdragon 765G with amazing graphics performance (but upper-midrange specifications). Redmi also teased a 12 antenna design on the Redmi K30 (2.4 times the number of antennas found in 4G smartphones). The reason for this is making 5G signal stronger and more stable: indeed, the company also opted for a new RF solution.
UPDATE #2: Redmi K30 appeared on AnTuTu benchmarks with Snapdragon 765G and a total score of 302,847 points. You can check all the scores here. The company also confirmed that there will be two variants of the handsets: one with 4G connectivity only and another with 5G support.
Camera
Besides offering great performance at a probably interesting price, Redmi K30 will also come with a pretty nice camera department. On the rear side, there will be a quad camera including a main Sony IMX686 sensor with a 64 MP resolution, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, an 8 MP telephoto lens with optical zoom and a 2 MP sensor. In the display, you will find a dual camera including a 32 MP main sensor for selfies and an additional ToF sensor for 3D facial recognition. But not everyone has the same opinion: according to some rumors, there will be a secondary ultrawide sensor in a similar configuration to the Honor V30 Pro, which makes definitely more sense.
UPDATE: according to the latest leak, Redmi K30 will boast the Sony IMX686 sensor with a 64 MP resolution, with an f/1.89 aperture and a 1/1.73″ sensor size, as well as an 8 MP sensor, a 5 MP lens and a 2 MP sensor.
UPDATE #2: camera samples and macro shot samples shared online by the company, you can check them at the following links.
Redmi K30 is expected to house a battery with a capacity ranging from 4500 mAh to 5000 mAh. It will be a very long-lasting battery, similar to the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro which recently debuted in the global market under the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 moniker. The battery will support a 27W fast charging technology, not the fastest one but still satisfying. Note that Redmi K20 supports 18W fast charging which is even slower.
UPDATE: Redmi K30 packs a 4500 mAh battery with the 30W Fast Flash Charge technology allowing to fully charge it in 1 hour. The technology allows the duration of charging at a high current to extend up to 80 percent and it includes an independent charging pump with a 97 percent efficiency. Learn more here.
Redmi K30 and K30 5G – Launch, price and availability
Redmi K30 alongside its 5G variant will be officially announced on December 10: the company already confirmed the launch date through an official teaser. The handsets should debut in the Chinese market only since the K series is only meant for Chinese customers. The handset may hit the global market under a different moniker just like happened with the K20 series which debuted globally with the Xiaomi Mi 9T and 9T Pro (the international version of Redmi K20 and K20 Pro). The starting price of the Redmi K30 is rumored to be ¥1999 which roughly translates into $285. Note that a lot of info contained in this article comes from rumors, including the price, that is why it is a rumor roundup. So, take everything with a pinch of salt and wait for the official launch in order to know everything for sure about this device.
UPDATE: according to reports, the Pro variant of the Redmi K30 will go official in March 2020 with Snapdragon 865 and a Snapdragon X55 integrated 5G modem. So on December 10, you will only see Redmi K30 and K30 5G with midrange-class specifications. You can learn more about the K30 Pro here.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 is one of two top-end Android tablets you can purchase. The other is the Huawei MatePad Pro. The tablet is available in WiFi-only and LTE-only variants. It has been reported that a 5G version of the tablet has received certification in Samsung’s own home country, which means it should launch soon.
The Galaxy Tab S6 5G which has model number SM-T866N {SM-T860 (WiFi) and SM-T865 (LTE)} was certified today by South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency (NRRA). The certificate also reveals the device is manufactured in Vietnam.
The model number shows the device is for Korea and there are no reports it will be available in other markets yet. However, China does seem like one market that will get the 5G model.
The Galaxy Tab S6 5G should have mostly the same specs as the WiFi and LTE versions but there is a chance it may get a bigger battery capacity.
The Tab S6 has a 10.5-inch 1600 x 2560 HDR10+ Super AMOLED display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 855+ processor with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of expandable storage.
There is a 13MP camera on the back along with a 5MP ultrawide angle camera. The front bezel, albeit smaller than that of previous models, is home to an 8MP camera. The Galaxy Tab S6 has Dolby Atmos quad speakers tuned by AKG, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port, and a 7040mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. It also has a redesigned stylus with Bluetooth support.
Xiaomi’s Redmi GM Lu Weibing has disclosed that the Mi Max series has been discontinued. But it is difficult taking such news seriously considering Xiaomi’s past antecedence in this regard. We recall Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun had hinted that the company had no plans of launching a Mi Max or Mi Note series model this year. A few months after, the Mi Note 10 was announced.
But this case may be different. The Mi Max series consists of large display phones with big batteries that are pocket-friendly in terms of price but not in size. The series consists of the Mi Max, Mi Max 2 and the Max 3 launched last year. The models come with a 6.9-inch display size which tilts towards a tablet size. After all, there are 7-inch tablets in the market.
Another reason why the Max series may indeed have been discontinued is that large screen, phablet-sized phones are not trendy anymore. The industry seems to be tilting towards the use of foldable design for large-screen models and tall aspect ratio phones with up to 6.7-inch display. The Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X both have up to 7-inch display when unfolded.
In addition, Xiaomi’s CEO recently disclosed that the company’s smartphone lines are now the Xiaomi and Redmi lines. He equally hinted that the Xiaomi brand is devoted to new technology, high-end phones, with a focus on new retail markets. He then reeled out the phones under the product line for this year. Among them are the Xiaomi digital series, Mi 9, Mi 9SE, Xiaomi Mix series and the new Xiaomi CC series. No mention was made of the Mi Max series but Lei Jun only hinted that it won’t be launched this year.
We’ll have to keep our fingers crossed as the brand may release the model in a refreshed form just like the Mi Note 10 had a largely redesigned body and powerful specs.
The Huawei Enjoy 10S was announced back on October 25 in China. However, it appears Huawei wants to launch the phone again on December 5.
The mobile phone giant shared a poster on Weibo announcing the launch of the Enjoy 10S on December 5. The poster shows the phone in the three color variants the phone is available in.
We do not know why the phone is getting another launch but there is a possibility Huawei wants to announce a new RAM + storage variant seeing as the phone is only available in one variant – 6GB RAM + 64GB expandable storage. So, the launch may probably be for a 128GB version.
The Enjoy 10S has a 6.3-inch OLED FHD+ (2400 x 1080) display with a waterdrop notch for a 16MP selfie camera. There is also an in-display fingerprint scanner. On the rear of the phone are a 48MP f/1.8 camera, an 8MP f/2.4 ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.
The phone is powered by the Kirin 710F which seems like a letdown considering there is a more powerful Kirin 810 processor. The phone also packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W charging via a USB Type-C port.
The Enjoy 10S has an NM memory card slot (256GB max), Bluetooth 5.0, dual-SIM support, and dual-band WiFi. Huawei has included a one-month free subscription of Huawei Music that is valid for purchases between November 1, 2019, to November 1, 2020. There is also Huawei Books with a one-month free subscription. Huawei ships the phone with EMUI 9.1 out of the box.
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Watch last month with a design that resembles the Apple Watch series. Soon after the launch, the tech giant hinted that the smartwatch will get its first OTA update from December 3. Xiaomi has now shared some details on how to get the update and some of the features and fixes the update brings.
The update is an OTA update and will roll out between December 3 and December 5. To get the update, open the watch settings → system → about → click system update and wait for the watch to check if the update has been pushed to your unit. If it has, the update will be downloaded automatically.
The update brings the latest version with number XM037. It is recommended that for you to get faster download speeds, updates should be done over Wi-Fi connectivity. You should also turn off the Bluetooth and put the watch in the charging stand if the battery is low.
The specific upgrades which the update brings include the following;
iOS App goes live
Launched Xiaomi Wear App for iOS to improve iOS user experience.
Optimize the pairing experience
Optimized the issue of watch freeze in the first few minutes after pairing the watch for the first time.
Starting about 3 years ago, Elephone adopted an expansion plan that would help the company expand beyond the Chinese domestic market. Sticking to the plan that seems to be working well, Elephone will be officially launched in the Pakistani market on December 8th. During the same day, the Chinese manufacturer will be holding a conference in Islamabad. The press conference will be attended by Pakistan area media reporters, business partners, as well as government officials.
Elephone will introduce all its latest flagship models to the new market including its pop-up camera series that includes the latest Elephone PX. Also, its waterdrop display phones, as well as 3D screen phones, will be available.
According to the company officials, the Pakistani market is very important part of Elephone’s future plans in the Mid-East market and it comes together with the beginning of the new year that is expected to be very promising for the company.
Blackview’s hotly-anticipated quad-camera budget king A80 Pro finally kicked off its global sale on black Friday and it is available exclusively on AliExpress at $79.99 until December 4th. But the A80 Pro isn’t the only bargain on the market. So, let’s see a comparison between the A80 Pro and the Redmi 8A.
Design
On the front, the two models are almost identical and both come with slim bezels and waterdrop notch where a front camera is located (Redmi 8A has a smaller one). The big difference is on the back. The A80 Pro adopts an asymmetric design with the quad-camera being located on the top left whereas the Redmi 8 comes with a rear camera and logo arranged up vertically in the middle.
Display
The winner here is the A80 Pro since it comes with a bigger display and slightly higher resolution. So, the Blackview model boasts a 6.49″ 1560 x 720 display while the Redmi 8A sports a 6.22″ display with 1520 x 720 resolution. Also, the A80 Pro has an LED notification light. Both screens adopt in-cell technology for a better visual experience.
Hardware/Software
Performance-wise, the battle is tight although the phones come with SoCs from different manufacturers. The A80 Pro comes with the Helio P25 8-core SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and the Redmi 8A comes with Snapdragon 439 also coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Antutu benchmark seen in the video reveals that the A80 Pro scores 96K+ while the Redmi 8A scores 91K+. As for the OS used, Blackview went with the clean Android 9 whereas Xiaomi chooses its own MIUI 11 bases on Android 9. Don’t forget that the A80 Pro supports global LTE bands while Redmi 8A doesn’t, which makes the former even more friendly for global travelers.
Camera
Judging by the official specs, the A80 Pro’s rear camera is far superior to its opponent as it sports a quad-camera setup with Sony® 13MP main sensor assisted by a triple sub-camera setup while the Redmi 8A’s rear main lens is 12MP. But a good camera means much more than that (i.e. software optimization) so we can’t really judge until we get samples from both of them. The selfie shooter is 8MP on both phones.
Battery
When it comes to battery, the Redmi 8A is definitely better with a 5,000mAh battery while the Blackview A80 Pro features a 4,680mAh one. In addition, the Blackview A80 Pro supports 10W charging while the Redmi 8A supports 18W fast charging but it’s a pity that Redmi 8A comes with a standard a 5V/2A charger. This means that if you want to take advantage of the 18W charging, you’d have to buy an extra charger.
Price
As we said before, the A80 Pro sells at just $79.99 during the global sale. The Redmi 8A is currently priced at $149.99, almost 2 times more expensive. And by no means is it 2 times better than the A80 Pro. As a matter of fact, the overall value-for-money ratio is much higher for the A80 Pro. That was a brief comparison and you should choose what suits you best. In the meantime, you can take a look at the Blackview BF promotion on Amazon where they’re offering 10 models with up to 20% discount.
Vivo U20, the latest U-series phone from the company is now up for purchase in India. The device is available in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants in the country. A fresh report on 91mobiles have revealed that the Chinese manufacturer will soon launching a higher variant for the smartphone featuring 8 GB of RAM. The publication has also shared the pricing of the new variant.
According to the publication, the 8 GB RAM version of the Vivo U20 will be available for purchase through offline stores from Dec. 12. It is expected to come with 128 GB of native storage, and it could be priced at Rs. 18,990 (~$265) in the country. The currently available 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions of the Vivo U20 are respectively priced at Rs. 10,990 (~$153) and Rs. 11,990 (~$167). The handset is available for purchase in color editions like Racing Black and Blaze Blue. The 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants are both available for purchase through online channels like Amazon India and Vivo India’s online store.
The Vivo U20 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The FunTouch OS 9.2 based Android 9 Pie OS. The 11nm Snapdragon 675 mobile platform is present under the hood of the device. The device is equipped with a microSD card slot for more storage.
For shooting selfies, it is fitted with a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The triple camera setup of the phone includes a 16-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. A 5,000mAh battery present inside the device with 18W dual-engine fast charging. A fingerprint reader is available on the backside of the phone. Face unlock is other biometric recognition available on the device. The device is equipped with a dual SIM slot, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.
LG is yet to announce its first foldable device but over the past few months, we have seen a couple of patents for foldable phones filed by the Korean giant. In September, we reported LG patented a phone with a rollable display and last month, we also covered its patent for a smartphone with a display that extends, thereby transforming it into a tablet.
The most recent one is for another foldable device with an outward-folding design similar to Huawei’s Mate X. First, reported by LetsGoDigital, the patent diagrams show the device has three cameras on the left side of the screen. When unfolded, the cameras can be used for taking selfies and for video recording while they serve as rear cameras when folded.
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LG Foldable Device Patent
It has been reported that the patent was filed back in May 2019 before it was published on November 29, 2019.
There are reports LG is working on a foldable device but we do not know which of the designs we have seen in recent months it will adopt. Nevertheless, we don’t expect the device to launch until next year and when it does, it most probably will be a 5G device.
Doogee is yet another smartphone manufacturer that hosts an extended Black Friday promotion on its official store on Aliexpress and boy they nailed it this year! It’s almost as they are holding a clearance activity but for all of their smartphones and accessories. Let’s take a look at what they are offering.
For starters, there’s their whole rugged S-Series including their flagship Doogee S95 Pro that comes with the Helio P90 SoC and 8GB/128GB or 8GB/256GB of memory configuration. Of course, all S-Series phones are waterproof, dustproof, and drop-resistant and the same goes for the S95 Pro that is available sells for just $369.99 right now on Aliexpress. There is also a package offered that includes the battery and HiFi Speaker modules at just $462.49.
To continue, the second in line rugged phone is the S68 Pro which also comes with IP68/IP69K certifications as well as Helio P70 SoC backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It comes with Android 9 Pie pre-installed and can withstand temperatures ranging from -40° C to 60° C! It’s $100 off its original price so you can get it for just $199.9 here.
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To close the list of rugged phones, we should mention the S40 with dual rear camera and rugged body costing just $89.99, the S40 Lite that is the most affordable rugged phone out there at just $69.70, and the A-powered tri-proof sub-flagships S90 Series with 6GB/128GB memory, that comes in two versions: One that you get the S90at $242.94 and one that you get all 7 accessories and modules together with the S90 Pro for just $432.16. Add to these the S90C at $349.99, the S70 at $259.99, and S80 at $289.99 too.
In addition to all the above, Doogee is also offering its entry-level flagship killer with triple rear camera and 6.3″ FHD+ display, Doogee N20, for just $79.99! What’s more, there’s also the 10000mAh battery beast Doogee N100 that also sports a rear dual camera with 21MP Sony main sensor and 8MP secondary sensor. It costs just $139.99 during the promotion!
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Lastly, Doogee is also offering 4 of its best accessories. The GamePad G1 at just $39.99, the Dooyee Night Vision Cameraat just $39.99, the Doogee Dopods TWS Bluetooth earphones at just $24.99, and the Doogee C2 10W wireless charger at just $19.99.
Following the US-China trade disputes, the US Government has started to ease off on Chinese based companies. The issuing of licenses to firms to perform business partnerships with banned companies like Huawei is one such example. This has allowed American companies to resume their relations with the Chinese tech giant but it might be too late as Huawei is now building its smartphones without US-based parts.
US-China Trade Disputes (Leaders of Respective Nations)
Earlier this year, Huawei was placed on the ‘Entity List.’ After this, the Chinese company was forced to end ties with many of its American based partners after being issued a ban by the US Commerce Department. Initially, the move proved to cripple the company that relied on western companies like Google for Android OS support, ARM for its chipsets and other companies like Intel and Qualcomm as well. However, a new report suggests that the company no longer requires US-based chipsets anymore.
Huawei’s Mate 30 smartphone is a symbol of this new breed of smartphones which doesn’t feature any US parts. This was proven once the device was taken apart by analysts from UBS and Fomalhaut Techno Solutions which is a Japanese technology lab. The Chinese company has made great strides in distancing themselves and their reliance on the US.
Note: Huawei still uses US-based company’s chipsets but they are manufactured and synthesized in foreign countries.
Huawei Mate 30 5G and Mate 30 Pro 5G
According to analysts, Huawei made a big statement with the release of the aforementioned flagship smartphone that shipped with no US-made internals. Furthermore, even with Huawei previously announcing its move to do away with American parts, the company is currently in a great position owing to how quickly the shift actually came about.
AGM is a brand known for the manufacture of rugged phones. That has n’t changed as the company has released its latest smartphone dubbed AGM H2. The device keeps up with the brand’s identity as it comes with a rugged design and IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating.
In terms of the specs, the AGM H2 is equipped with a 5.7-inch display with an HD+ resolution of 720×1440 pixels. The front design of the H2 is quite unique. It has a sizeable bezel at the top which houses the earpiece and selfie camera. At the bottom, there is a large front blasting speaker said to have a maximum sound level of 106db with superb sound quality. The phone also has what looks like a dedicated Google Assistant button at the left side of the display with a red accent. The power button and volume rockers are on the right side.
The rugged smartphone is powered by Unisoc’s (formerly Spreadtrum) Tiger T310 chipset. The processor was announced in April with a quad-core architecture. As a reminder, the Tiger T310 has 1 x Cortex-A75 core paired with 3 x Cortex-A55 cores in a single cluster. It is able to do this as a result of Arm’s DynamIQ Architecture which replaces its big.LITTLE architecture and allows you to combine a big and LITTLE core in the same cluster. This is the first quad-core LTE chipset in the world based on the DynamIQ architecture.
One of the key advantages of this architecture is that there can be an increase in performance without an increase in power consumption. When it comes to benchmarks, Unisoc says the 12nm TSMC-built Tiger T310 has a 120% improvement in performance over other quad-core processors in single-core tests and a 20% improvement in performance in multi-core tests. The chipset propelled the H2 to achieve an AnTuTu score of 144263 points, same level with the Snapdragon 670 mid-range chipset.
On the camera end, the AGM H2 packs a single 8MP sensor at the front and a single 13MP camera sensor at the rear. The phone gets its juice from an impressive 4400mAh battery said to a standby time of up to 300 hours.
The phone comes with an affordable 699 yuan ($99) price tag but details of its availability are scanty.
Realme first opened shop as an offshoot of OPPO in India and later on, the brand made its way to its home market – China. It has been a success all the way since then both on the home front and on foreign turf. However, Realme’s CEO/Founder has announced a major policy change that may likely change the landscape of the Chinese smartphone market from next year. The CEO disclosed via a Weibo post that from 2020, the company will only release 5G mobile phones in the domestic market. He did specify that the brand will pull the plugs off 4G phones from next year.
This news is expected to send shock waves down the spines of all major OEMs in China especially those that were not planning to adopt an aggressive approach to 5G release next year. The CEO didn’t only reveal Realme will focus on the flagship segment only but is also planning to bring 5G to mid-range and budget (thousand yuan machine) phones next year.
The plan, according to the CEO, is to help make 5G phones more popular and accessible to young persons. The CEO is perhaps promoting the company’s first 5G phones the Realme X50 and X50 Youth Edition that is expected to be launched soon in China.
The Redmi K30 5G launches in about a week from today. The upcoming phone will be Redmi‘s first 5G phone. Ahead of the launch, new details and leaks have been pouring in. The lastest is a poster that shows the rear of the phone.
The Redmi K30 5G’s rear design seems like a mash-up of the OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus 7T Pro. There are four cameras stacked up vertically in a black housing. However, there is a circular design around the cameras too similar to the housing of the OnePlus 7T. This circular design is the same color as the rest of the phone but appears to have a different finish. Below the sensors is a dual-LED flash and the word “5G”. Further down is the Redmi branding.
The camera configuration is unknown but one leak said the primary camera is a 60MP Sony IMX686 sensor while another said the 4G version has a 64MP sensor. We do not know if Redmi will use the same sensors on both versions of the phone or different ones. However, both leaks say the Redmi K30 has a 13 ultrawide angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 2MP sensor that is probably a macro camera.
Unconfirmed reports say the phone will have a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display. However, we do know it will have a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole for two cameras. The phone is expected to have a battery capacity between 4500mAh to 5000mAh with support for 27W fast charging. It will also have NFC and run Android 10 out of the box.
Many OEMs have already rolled out Android 10 updates for their latest smartphones. Moreover, companies have even upgraded their custom skins on top of the OS update. The latest OxygenOS (OnePlus) and MIUI (Xiaomi) builds are a few great examples. Now, ZTE has also finally caught on with the trend and has officially unveiled its MiFavor 10 skin based on Android 10.
According to a recent Weibo post, ZTE shared a look into its upcoming MiFavor 10 skin which is based on Android 10. The updated skin includes a new system-wide dark mode which is a welcomed addition for making evening usage much more comfortable for users. It also features completely redesigned icons with over 1600 additional system icons to choose from as well.
ZTE MiFavor 10 (Dark Mode)
The infographic also states that over 80 new of the new system icons are designed for micro-motion effects which adds a nice touch to the overall user experience. Furthermore, the new skin features better and smoother transitions owing to motion curve optimizations being made. The MiFavor 10 also supports dynamic wallpapers that fit well with the new dark mode aesthetics. Additionally, over six new built-in themes with their own distinct icons are offered as well.
On the alert front, notifications have also been revamped with a new visual stye. The new notifications now pop-up in a small floating window to allow for a more uninterrupted and less intrusive experience. It bears resemblance to the notifications system previously seen in Samsung’s One UI. ZTE also showcased a new compact window interface and a floating keyboard to make multitasking easier as well.
ZTE MiFavor 10 (New Notification Window)
ZTE’s MiFavor 10 update brings a bunch of interesting new features that will be useful to ZTE smartphone owners. Long-pressing on the screen with two fingers will now enable the handset to recognize the contents being displayed on the screen. This works on both text and images with the device being able to provide users with additional information regarding the product or relevant data matches according to what is identified.
ZTE 10 Pro
The company also stated that the new software will feature a fully voice-enabled control and navigations system. This would allow users to execute certain in-app actions as well. And lastly, the new skin update arrives with improvements to ZTE’s AI engine, Z-Booster 2.0 for faster app loading times, and improved graphics and fewer stutters. Unfortunately, the company has yet to announce an official roll out and update schedule but is confirmed to arrive on the Axon 10 Pro, Blade V10 and Axon 9 Pro.
Just a couple of weeks after Oppo launched the A9 2020 smartphone in Gradient White color, the company has now teased the launch of a new color variant in India — Vanilla Mint. Last month, the company had slashed the phone’s pricing by ₹1,000, bringing down the starting price of the device to ₹15,990 (~$224) instead of ₹16,990 (~$238).
Currently, the smartphone is available in three colors — Marine Green, Space Purple, and colors. Now, Oppo A9 2020 has got a new color variant in the Indian market — Gradient White. It is now available for purchase through offline stores in the country.
The 4GB RAM variant is priced at ₹15,990 (~$224) while the 8GB RAM model costs ₹19,990 (~$280). Interestingly, this new variant is now yet available for purchase through online retail stores in the Indian market.
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The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch waterdrop Sunlight Screen which offers a screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and has a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent. There is also a Blue Shield that filters harmful blue light and protects users from eye fatigue.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and packs 4GB or 8GB RAM and both the variants pack 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage. It also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity up to 256GB.
In the camera department, it comes with a quad-camera setup on the back which consists of a 48-megapixel f/1.8 primary camera, an 8-megapixel f/2.25 aperture with 119-degree ultrawide angle camera, and two 2-megapixel cameras with f/2.4 aperture.
On the front side, it features a 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture with AI beautification. The phone has electronic image stabilization and an Ultra Night Mode 2.0 that also works with ultrawide angle photos.
Features on the Oppo A9 2020 include stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos. The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS 6.0.1 with features such as Game Boost 2.0 for smoother and more responsive gaming, HyperBoost, Game Space, Game Assistant, and a Riding Mode that mutes all notifications, declines calls and automatically texts back callers.
The device also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery which also supports reverse charging. The company has not mentioned fast charging support, which is a bit disappointing.
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When it comes to updates, Android phones trail behind iPhones. A lot of manufacturers seldom go beyond the first year of release for a lot of their models most especially entry and mid-range devices. However, there are usually some exceptional cases. One of them is Honor Play 4X which was released back in October 2014 and recently got an update.
According to a Weibo post by a user called Changan Digital King, the Honor Play 4X recently received an update in China. It is a small update weighing in at just 57.74MB and a rough translation says it is an optimization for a feature. There is no security update and the Android version is still unchanged.
The Honor Play 4X has a 5.5-inch 720 x 1280 display with thick bezels and capacitive buttons. It is powered by the Kirin 620 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable storage. It has a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. It also packs a 3000mAh battery. When it launched, it ran Android 4.4.2 Kitkat out of the box.
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