Blackview A80 Pro Global Open Sales is live on Aliexpress with $79.99 limited offer (video)

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Nov 29, 2019

Vivo will be launching the dual-mode 5G enabled Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro smartphones in the coming month. Earlier this week, the Chinese firm had shared a video that showcased the entire design of the phone along with its three color variants. Today, the company has released couple of images that feature the Red and Aurora gradient color variants of the Vivo X30.

In the images shown below, popular Chinese supermodel Liu Wen can be seen endorsing the upcoming Vivo X30 phone. Vivo claims that the Vivo X30 series is designed for professional photography. It is fitted with a quad camera system on its rear shell that is made out of a curved glass. The phone promises to offer up to 60x hybrid zoom technology. The quad camera setup will have a dedicated periscope lens for higher optical zoom.

Editor’s Pick: Vivo V17 may finally debut on December 9 in India

The frontside of the Vivo X30 is not visible in the above images. However, the teaser video that was recently released by the company had revealed that it will be equipped with a punch-hole display. The smartphone is fitted with a volume rocker and a power button on its right edge. The left spine of the phone features a dedicated button for accessing the Jovi AI assistant. The top edge of the phone features a 3.5mm audio jack and its bottom is fitted with an external speaker and a USB-C. The handset will continue to sport an in-display fingerprint reader like the predecessor model.

The Samsung-made Exynos 980 chipset will be fueling the Vivo X30 series that will enable support for dual-mode 5G. The X30 duo could be the first phones to come preloaded with the all new JoviOS that will replace the usual FunTouchOS UI. Recently, the Vivo V1938A/T smartphone was spotted on the database of 3C regulatory body. It is believed that it could be the Vivo X30 or X30 Pro handset. The 3C listing reveled that the phone may ship with a charger that supports 33W fast charging. The Vivo X30 series will break cover next month, but its launch date is currently under the wraps.

Xiaomi to re-launch Mi Credit lending platform in India on December 3

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Nov 29, 2019

Xiaomi will re-launching its Mi Credit platform for personal loans in India on December 3, the company has confirmed. Given that the Chinese smartphone maker had originally launched Mi Credit in May last year, it seems that the company will now unveil a revamped version in the country.

While nothing is known about the revamped version of this service, a newer version of the Mi Credit app has been uploaded to Google Play Store earlier this month which suggests that the company is planning to announce a new feature and revamped user interface.

The company has also sent out invites for the upcoming launch on Thursday. Initially launched in May 2018, Mi Credit is the company’s service that acts as a platform for users to initiate instant financial lending in India.

The service, which is aimed at young professionals, can be initiated in less than 10 minutes with a simple KYC verification and offers tenure between 15 days to 90 days with interest rate of 3 percent per month. However, the service is currently available to MIUI users only and will not be available for stock Android phones like Xiaomi Mi A1.

The company says that Mi Credit acts as a platform for users to “initiate financial lending.” Xiaomi has also listed the financial loan providers on Mi Credit where users can log onto the platform and apply for quick loans.

The launch of Mi Credit marks the company’s third value-added internet service in India after the company launched Mi Music and Mi Video earlier this month. As said, it remains to be seen how the service will be different from the earlier one.

DxOMark: Best Smartphone Camera of 2019

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Sean

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Nov 29, 2019

DxOMark has just unveiled its pick for the best smartphone cameras of 2019. Previously, the company’s primary focus was on DSLR’s and digital cameras but have since started testing smartphones as well. Now, they are a popular means for smartphone manufacturers to get their latest devices tested and ranked amongst their competitors.

Unsurprisingly, the list of the best performing smartphone cameras has big names like Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung, and Apple. DxOMark reviewed a total of 31 smartphones this year which ranged from budget to flagship models from major brands and has compiled the best smartphone under multiple categories.

Best All-Rounder: Huawei Mate 30 Pro / Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Xiaomi CC9 Pro Premium Edition take top honors for DxOMark’s Camera ratings. This makes both devices a great choice for mobile photographers that need top-notch camera performance. Being an all-rounder means that the camera is exceptional in taking both images and videos.

Best For Videos: Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

With a video score of 102, Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max is the leader in smartphone videography. The tests showcased the device’s capability of capturing HDR footage which results in a very wide dynamic range. According to DxOMark, iPhone 11 Pro Max produced great color reproduction, exposure, and white balances.

iPhone 11 Pro Max DxOMark featured — iPhone 11 Pro Max

Best For Zoom: Xiaomi CC9 Pro Premium Edition

Thanks to the advancements of dedicated telephoto optical lenses, smartphones have been slowly gaining ground in zoom capabilities. Under this title, Xiaomi’s CC9 Pro Premium Edition takes the lead. DxOMark called the devices zoom closest in quality to a ‘real camera’ zoom performance.

Best For Ultra-Wide: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

For those interested in group shots or landscape photography, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10+ is your best bet. Ultra-wide angle lens has become a recurring feature in high-end smartphones over the past couple of years. However, not all functions the same and the title for the best under this category arrived after a variety of different shooting tests.

Best For Night Photography: Huawei Mate 30 Pro

Smartphones in recent years have advanced immensely in their camera performances. The one area this holds true the most is lowlight photography. In this category, it was Huawei’s Mate 30 Pro which took the number one spot. It achieved the best result due to a combination of new sensor technologies and innovative software algorithms.

Samsung Galaxy A11, A31 and A41 in works with up to 128GB storage

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Nov 29, 2019

This year Samsung revamped its A-series by flooding the market with multiple models with attractive designs, interesting specs and pricing. In the year 2020, the South Korean company will be launching new A-line up smartphones. Tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed that the company has started working on Galaxy A11, Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A41.

The SM-A115X, SM-A315X and SM-A415X are the respective model numbers of the upcoming Galaxy A11, Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A41 phones. At present, there is no information available on the specifications of these phones. However, it is believed that the three phones will be arriving with higher internal storage than their predecessor versions.

Editor’s Pick: Samsung Galaxy Android 10 roadmap for India revealed

The base model of most of the Galaxy A-series arriving next year will have an internal storage of 64 GB. These new A-line smartphones are expected to offer up to 128 GB of native storage. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean company is working on other A-series phones such as Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A81. The A51 and A71 phones are expected to come with a punch-hole placed at the top-center position of their screens whereas the A81 could be a rebranded version of the rumored Galaxy Note 10 Lite with S Pen. However, there is no information on the design of the Galaxy A11, Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A41 phones.

The new Galaxy phones are expected to break cover by the start of the coming year. The Galaxy A51 could be one of the first A-series phone to go official in 2020. The rumor mill has so far revealed that it has a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution and it could be powered by Exynos 9611 SoC and 4 GB of RAM. It may arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB internal storage choices.

The Android 10 flavored with One UI 2.0 may come preloaded on the device. It may come with 48-megapixel main lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel macro lens. It may come with a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. The device may house a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging support.

Vivo V17 may finally debut on December 9 in India

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Nov 29, 2019

Recent reports have revealed that Vivo is gearing up to launch the Vivo V17 smartphone in India. In terms of the specs and rear design, it will be the very same Vivo V17 phone that had gone official in Russia recently. However, it may sport a different front design. Several Indian publications have revealed invites for a V-series launch event on Dec. 9. It is likely that the Vivo V17 may go official on the said date in India.

The invite for the launch event but claims that the invite confirms on the arrival of a V-series phone with a punch-hole display. As shown in the image below, the display has a punch-hole placed at the top-right corner. The Dec. 9 date is also mentioned in the invite.

The Vivo V17 phone that went official in Russia has a waterdrop notch display. However, a recent report had revealed that the Vivo V17 will be sporting a punch-hole display. Hence, it appears that the V-series phone with punch-hole that will be announced on Dec. 9 could very well be the Vivo V17.

Editor’s Pick: Vivo teases Jovi OS; may replace Funtouch OS

The Vivo V17 will have a diamond-shaped quad camera module on its back with the Samsung GM1 48-megapixel primary lens. Placed inside the punch-hole of the phone will be a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Vivo V17 is expected to offer Super Night Scene not only for its rear cameras, but also its front camera will be equipped with it. Hence, it will allow the Vivo V17 to capture impressive selfies in low-light conditions.

The other expected features of the Vivo V17 include 6.38-inch S-AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 665 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It will come loaded with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie OS.

As far as pricing is concerned, a recent leak had claimed that the Vivo V17 may cost around Rs. 22,000 (~$306) in India. In Russia, the phone is available in color variants like the Cloud Blue and Fog Blue.

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Realme may soon function as an independent brand

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Nov 29, 2019

Realme might soon operate independently from OPPO, according to company officials. Both OPPO and Realme are subsidiaries of Guangzhou-based BBK Electronics Corporation, a conglomerate that also owns Vivo and OnePlus. Realme already has a separate R&D and marketing divisions, although it currently shares resources with Oppo.

In his official statement, Chung Hsiang-Wei, Chief Commercial Officer, Realme Taiwan said, “The brand is expected to develop its own ecosystem in the future, complete with production lines if the business continues to grow at the current pace”. Realme was recently ranked #7 in global shipments and named the fastest growing smartphone brand.

Editor’s Pick: Realme X2 Pro goes on Open Sale in India for a day as Black Friday sale kicks off

Realme does not compete directly with OPPO, which is aiming for the premium range with the latest Reno series. Realme, on the other hand, is focused on designing budget-friendly smartphones for the fashion-centric and tech-savvy generation. Realme is slowly expanding its portfolio into the smart wearables market and is just about to launch its truly wireless earbuds, presumably by the end of December. Realme is also working on a range of 5G smartphones, the first of which could launch within the next few weeks. Chung shared an interesting trivia about both brands, comparing their user base. While 60% of Realme users are males, OPPO”s customer base predominantly consists of females.

In related news, Realme went ahead and unlocked Bootloader on its entire smartphone line-up in China which includes Realme X2, Realme X2 Pro, Realme X2 Pro Master Edition, Realme Q, Realme X and Realme X Youth Edition. This gives users a higher level of freedom and greater control over the devices. Android users often flash Custom UI or new skin using third-party programs that void the factory warranty. With Realme officially unlocking its smartphones, users no longer have to worry about foregoing warranties.

Realme X2 Pro begins ColorOS 7 beta recruitment in India

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Nov 29, 2019

Realme has today announced that the users of the company’s latest smartphone Realme X2 Pro in India can now experience ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 by participating in the beta recruitment programme.

The company has added that applications for the beta testing are being accepted until December 3, while the ColorOS 7 release for successful beta applicants will debut on December 18.

Further, the company has also shared a couple of images to give a glimpse at the custom ColorOS 7 update designed for the Realme X2 Pro. Earlier this week, Realme announced the ColorOS 7 update roadmap for its key smartphones including the Realme X2 Pro.

The application window is open and applicants need to fill a Google form to participate in the beta testing programme. They need to be an Indian citizen and at least 18 years old. The company is also asking for a “provable” experience in OS beta testing. Selected participants will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

After receiving applications, the company will contact successful applicants via an email. The final list of beta testers will also be provided on the Realme Community forums on December 9th.

The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ S-AMOLED display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC which is clocked at 2.96GHz. The phone is coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage.

As for the cameras, the device features quad camera system that has the Samsung GW1 64-megapixel lens with f/1.8 aperture as the primary sensor. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle lens with 115-degree field-of-view, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.5 aperture with support for 5x hybrid optical zoom and 20x hybrid zoom and lastly a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture.

On the front side, the smartphone comes equipped with a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The Realme X2 Pro runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own ColorOS 6.1 on top. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which the company claims can be fully charged in 35 minutes using the 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology.

The Realme X2 Pro runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own ColorOS 6.1 on top. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which the company claims can be fully charged in 35 minutes using the 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology.

OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G render showing full front design appear

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Nov 29, 2019

The OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G phone that was teased yesterday revealed that it is equipped with a curved display. However, it did not reveal the entire display. Today, LetsGoDigital has shared a new render of the OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G phone to showcase its full front view. It reveals that the device features a punch-hole display.

Earlier this week, a leaked screenshot of an upcoming OPPO phone had surface on Weibo. The image had revealed that the said phone may come with a punch-hole display as there was an unused area in the UI at the top-left corner. The aforementioned publication has shared a render of the Reno 3 Pro 5G.

As it can be seen in the render below, it features a punch-hole at the top-left corner of the screen. The side bezels of the phone appear almost non-existent as the screen curve towards the edges. The upper and lower bezels of the phone are also thin. This indicates that the phone will boast a very high screen-to-body ratio. It is speculated that the phone could be housing a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

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The new leak has no new information on the specifications of the Reno 3 Pro 5G. As OPPO VP Brian She revealed, the device is equipped with a 7.7mm chassis with a glass rear. The device is equipped with a 4.,025mAh battery that will probably arrive with fast charging support. It will be a dual-mode 5G smartphone that could be powered by the Snapdragon 735 5G chipset. As it is known, it will be the first phone to arrive with ColorOS 7 UI preinstalled. Probably, the handset will boot to Android 10 OS.

The display punch-hole could be housing a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. The rear shell of the phone may house a quad camera setup with a 60-megapixel main lens. The device may come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. Hopefully, the company will also unveil the Reno 3 smartphone alongside the Reno 3 Pro in the coming month.

Samsung Galaxy S11 to Feature a new Bright Night Sensor for Low Light Photography

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Sean

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Nov 29, 2019

According to a new report, Samsung‘s Galaxy S11 series will feature a major camera upgrade over its predecessors. The upcoming entry in the Galaxy flagship series is expected to arrive in both 4G and 5G variants and will feature a penta camera setup for the first time; A notable addition to which is the new Bright Night sensor.

Galaxy S11 Plus render — Reported: Samsung Galaxy S11 Render

The 5 camera module is expected to be equipped with a 108-megapixel primary shooter alongside a special Bright Night sensor. This seems to be a new camera sensor that will be specialized in lowlight photography and even night videography. It also marks Samsung’s departure from a software solution to a dedicated image sensor altogether.

The tech giant filed a trademark with EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) for the ‘Bright Night Sensor’. The name of this new sensor is similar to the ‘bright night shot mode’ found on the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series. However, this time dedicated hardware can be found in the trademark description which also includes low light videography.

Smartphone manufacturers are pushing the boundaries for compact photography each year with their handset offerings. In recent times, smartphones perform quite well even in low light, with devices capturing more and more details and sharpness after each passing year. Apple’s iPhone 11 series, with great low light camera performance, is one such example. Hence, it is quite possible that Samsung is planning on innovating on the same aspect. Manufacturers have been providing software solutions like night mode for the past couple of years now, so a hardware inclusion is a welcomed new addition.

Honor V, X, Play series, others will all be 5G models – Honor’s George Zhao

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Nov 29, 2019

The Honor V30 smartphone that was launched a few days back happens to be Honor’s first 5G model and it comes right after the Huawei Mate X 5G foldable model was launched, joining the Mate 20X as the only Huawei-branded 5G phones. The Honor V30 series became the only 5G dual-mode phone in the 3,000 yuan price range.

After the launch conference, Honor’s President George Zhao spoke extensively to the press to propagate the company’s vision, especially as regards 5G. While speaking about next year’s 5G mobile phone plans, he disclosed that the Play series, the V series, Digital series, and X series will all have 5G connectivity.

Zhao noted that the range of 3000 yuan to 4500 yuan is already covered by the V series. In the future, 5G will spread to the 2000 yuan, 1500 yuan and even 1000 yuan price segment. The Honor president didn’t specify any timeline, thus, this isn’t likely going to unravel fully next year. He noted that the emergence of 5G may be to the detriment of consumers as the low-end price regime has to change due to needed improvements in chips, battery and other hardware to meet up the 5G requirements.

OPPO Reno 3 Pro 5G has 4,025mAh battery, confirms OPPO VP

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Nov 29, 2019

OPPO Reno 3 5G and Reno 3 Pro 5G phones are expected to launch in the coming month. OPPO VP Brian Shen took to Twitter yesterday to tease the slimness of the Reno 3 Pro 5G smartphone. Today, Shen has revealed the battery size of the phone.

The Reno 3 Pro 5G is a very thin device that measures only 7.7mm in thickness. Despite featuring a slim chassis, the phone will be housing a larger battery of 4,025mAh capacity. It could be coming with support for fast charging technology.

Although I can't reveal much more at this point, interested to hear other expectations of a fast and powerful dual-mode 5G smartphone. Let me know in the comments below. 📝

— Brian Shen (@BrianShenYiRen) November 29, 2019

The executive has also tweeted that the Reno 3 Pro 5G is a dual-mode 5G supporting smartphone. The rest of the specifications of the phone are currently under the wraps. The only other official information that is known about the phone is that it features a curved screen and it will be thee first phone to arrive with the all new ColorOS 7 UI.

A recent leak had claimed that the OPPO Reno 3 would be arriving with a punch-hole display. This means that the company will be ditching the notch-less display design of the OPPO Reno 2 that came with a shark-fin shaped pop-up camera system.

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Rumors surrounding the phone have claimed that the Reno 3 5G could be the first phone to feature the Snapdragon 735 5G mobile platform that is expected to go official soon. Hopefully, the smartphone will appear on the database of China’s TENAA regulatory body

The launch date of the phone is currently a secret, but the Chinese firm is expected to confirm on it soon. Most of the 5G phones that are available in China are flagship devices. The upcoming phones such as the Reno 3 series, Vivo X30 series, Redmi K30 lineup and Realme X50 powered by mid-range chipsets will allow users in China to avail 5G phones with lower prices.

Realme X2 Pro goes on Open Sale in India for a day as Black Friday sale kicks off

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Nov 29, 2019

Realme recently launched its first premium flagship smartphone in the Indian market — Realme X2 Pro. The smartphone had first made its debut in the company’s home market China last month.

As the company’s Black Friday sale kicks-off in India from today, the Realme X2 Pro smartphone is now available through open sale just for 24 hours, ditching the invite-only early access. The smartphone is currently available for purchase in India through Realme.com, the company’s own online stores as well as via Flipkart.

The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model is priced at ₹29,999 (~$417) while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant costs ₹33,999 (~$473). It comes in two color options — Lunar White and Neptune Blue. The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition is not on sale yet.

The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ S-AMOLED display with 2400 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, 1000nits of brightness, 2000000:1 contrast ratio and carries support for HDR10+ and DCI-P3 color gamut.

It also packs third-generation in-display fingerprint scanner which the company claims can unlock the device in just 0.23 seconds. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor clocked at 2.96GHz, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage.

The phone has premium vapor chambers system along with superconducting carbon fibers, a multi-layer graphite sheet and other heat dissipation materials. For better vibration feedback while gaming, the Realme X2 pro has a tactile engine motor.

As for the cameras, the device features quad camera system that has the Samsung GW1 64-megapixel lens with f/1.8 aperture as the primary sensor. It is coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle lens with 115-degree field-of-view, a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.5 aperture with support for 5x hybrid optical zoom and 20x hybrid zoom and lastly a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture.

On the front side, the smartphone comes equipped with a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Some of the photography features available on the Realme X2 Pro include 2.5cm super macro mode, 4K video shooting at 30fps, slow-motion videos at 960fps, EIS for front camera, ultra image stabilization for rear camera, video bokeh effect and Super Night Scene 2.0 for enhanced low-light photography.

Some other features on the device include dual stereo speakers powered by Dolby Atmos along with Hi-Res sound quality. Connectivity options on the device include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-band GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

The Realme X2 Pro runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own ColorOS 6.1 on top. The device is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which the company claims can be fully charged in 35 minutes using the 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology.

Redmi K30 teased to feature “world’s first high-resolution image sensor”

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Nov 29, 2019

We recently reported that Redmi’s upcoming flagship smartphone — Redmi K30 is all set to get launched in the company’s home market on 10th December. The company has even shared some of the key details related to the phone.

Now, Lu Weibing, General Manager of the Redmi brand, has teased a new feature for the smartphone. He said that the phone will come with “world’s first high-resolution image sensor” and said that more details will be revealed at the launch event.

Although he has not revealed much about this, reports indicate that the Redmi K30 could feature Sony’s new image sensor — Sony IMX686 which is said to offer 60-megapixel resolution. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event.

It has already been confirmed that the upcoming Redmi K30 smartphone will come with dual-mode 5G support, which includes SA and NSA modes. This makes it the first dual-mode 5G smartphone coming from the company.

From the teaser image shared by the company, it is confirmed that the smartphone will feature a punch-hole display and the cut-out on top of the display will be housing two front-facing camera sensors.

Apart form these features, nothing has been officially revealed related to the specifications of the upcoming Redmi K30 smartphone. However, leaks indicate that the phone will have a 6.66-inch display with a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ screen resolution. It is also expected to come with side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the device could come powered by Qualcomm’s new 7xx-series processor with support for dual-mode 5G, coupled with Adreno 618 graphics processor. This is the same GPU that the company has used in Snapdragon 730 and Snapdragon 730G.

An image of the smartphone that recently got leaked reveals that the phone will have support for 120Hz refresh rate, which is totally unexpected for an upper mid-range phone. The company seems to be going a step ahead by adopting 120Hz instead of 90Hz but it could be for the Pro model only.

We are also expecting the smartphone to run Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box along with the company’s new MIUI 11 custom user interface. To know more about the phone, including full specifications, pricing, and availability details, we’ll have to wait a few more days for the official launch event to take place.

Redmi to launch Router and Smart Speaker next month along with Redmi K30

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Nov 29, 2019

Lu Weibing, Vice President of Xiaomi Group and General Manager for the Redmi brand has now revealed the way forward for the Redmi company in a new interview. He revealed that Xiaomi had proposed dual-engine strategy of smartphones and AIoT earlier.

He adds that the company has adopted “1+4+X” model where “4” refers to four categories of products — Smart TV, Notebooks, Routers, and Smart Speakers. It seems that “1” refers to the primary category for the company which remains smartphones.

Lu Weibing said that the company has also launched Redmi-branded smart TV and laptops in the market and thus, the products next in line includes routers and smart speakers. It has also been confirmed that the devices will get launched next month.

While details about the upcoming router and smart speaker have not been officially revealed yet, Lu Weibing has confirmed that these products will get launched along with Redmi K30 smartphone next month in China.

Although we are yet to know about the specs and features of the upcoming smart products from the brand, it’s fair to assume that all the devices from the company will adhere to the company’s aim of offering cost-effective products.

Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group had previously said that he foresees that in the future, all the hosehold products/devices will be interconnected and can be operated through voice commands.

He added that most of the devices will be replaced with smart home products and AIoT platform will be established to make the process easy and reliable for the users. Here, AIoT is being referred to Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things.

XIDU Black Friday coupon release is the biggest ever!

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Nov 29, 2019

XIDU is all set up for the big promotion happening tomorrow on Amazon thanks to the Black Friday activity and will last until December 2nd. In addition to Amazon US, UK, and FR, XIDU is also using 2 more sales channels: Aliexpress, and their own XIDU Store for buyers from Western Europe. Let’s see some of their biggest offers available during the promotion on Aliexpress. Note that buyers of the XIDU Store will also get the same discounts as Amazon buyers.

XIDU PhilBook Pro 11.6″ laptop

The PhilBook Pro comes with a compact design as it sports an 11.6″ 2560×1440 IPS display. It’s built using Aluminum Alloy weighing just 2.65 lbs and carries the same 360 degrees flexible hinge as the PhilBook Max. You can use it in various modes like laptop mode, tablet mode, and tent mode. It is powered by the Intel J3355 Quad-Core CPU backed by 6GB of LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD and Windows 10 OS runs smoothly and fast. It will be available at just $297.27 using the $30-off page coupon on Aliexpress from Nov. 29th to Dec. 2nd.

XIDU PhilBook Max 14.1″ Touchscreen laptop

The PhilBook Max 2in1 laptop features a beautiful and smart design with a 360° flexible hinge that allows you to turn the laptop into a tablet in seconds taking advantage of the 14.1″ FHD touchscreen. It is powered by the Intel E3950 4-core CPU backed by 8GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. It also features a backlit keyboard for “night owls” as well as 1 x Mini HDMI, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Bluetooth 4.2, 1 x MicroSD card slot, 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, and a webcam. During the promotion, you can get it for just $354.88 on Aliexpress using the $40-off page coupon from Nov. 29th to Dec. 2nd.

XIDU Tour Pro 12.5″ Touchscreen Laptop

Going below the usual 13.3″ dimension, the Tour Pro carries a 12.5″ 2560×1440 display and that makes it very portable and easy to carry as it weighs just 2.22lbs and it sports ultra-thin 4.9mm borders around the display resulting in an 85% screen-to-body ratio. It comes with Intel 3867U 8th Gen CPU inside, backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also comes with a webcam, ergonomic keyboard design, 802.1 b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x mini HDMI port, TF card slot, and headphone jack. It costs just $403.11 using the $50-off page coupon on Aliexpress from Nov. 29th to Dec. 2nd.

Meizu Note 9 may launch in India soon following BIS certification

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 29, 2019

It has been more than 7 months since the release of the Meizu Note 9 in China. A successor is most likely already in development if Meizu is sticking to the same schedule. However, it appears the mid-range phone may soon launch in India.

It has been reported that a device believed to be the Meizu Note 9 has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). First reported by True-Tech, the device is shown to have a model number (M923H) that is similar to that of the Meizu Note 9 (M923Q). The different last alphabet is what distinguishes both phones and it hints at them being just market variants.

Meizu 16T orange official 03 — Meizu 16T in Daylight Orange

The Meizu Note 9 was originally scheduled to launch during Diwali but that didn’t happen due to problems with getting the certification. Now that it has been certified, Meizu may announce it soon to mark its return into the Indian market.

The phone may not be the only new product launching soon in India. It has been reported that the Meizu POP 2 true wireless earbuds have also been certified.

The Meizu Note 9 has a 6.2-inch FHD+ display with a pretty small waterdrop notch. It is powered by the Snapdragon 675 processor and is available in 6GB+128GB, 6GB+64GB, and 4GB+64GB variants. There is no support for storage expansion, so you are stuck with whatever configuration you purchase. There is a 48MP primary camera on the back of the phone along with a 5MP depth sensor. The notch on the screen is home to a 20MP sensor.

The phone also packs a 4000mAh battery with support for18W mCharge. It also has a USB Type-C port, an audio jack and Bluetooth 5.0.

The release date for the phone is still unknown but that may change soon.