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.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
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.
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.
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro
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.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Samsung Bright Night Sensor EUIPO
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.
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 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. 📝
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.
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 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.
Realme X2 Pro Master Edition
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.
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.
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 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 $354.88on 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.
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 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.
The Honor V30 Pro is the latest top-end flagship from Huawei’s sub-brand and it looks simply gorgeous not only because of its high-end specs sheet but also for its amazing cameras and 5G support. It will probably need time to hit the European market due to issues related to the U.S. ban, but it has already debuted in China. There, it has several rivals in the affordable flagship segment. Among the most interesting there is OnePlus 7T and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro. Here is a comparison between the latest affordable flagships from Honor, OnePlus and Xiaomi.
Huawei Honor V30 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro
OnePlus 7T
Huawei Honor V30 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
157.2 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm, 196 g
160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 190 grams
162.7 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm, 206 g
DISPLAY
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED
If you are ok with the rectangle-shaped camera module on the back, we suggest you go for the Honor V30 Pro. It has a more futuristic form factor and a notch-less display thanks to its in-display front cameras. The punch-hole display minimizes the bezels without the need for a notch and makes the device a lot more elegant. If you do not like the rear side with that huge camera module, then you may prefer the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro offering an awesome build quality thanks to its Gorilla Glass 6 back and its 7000 series aluminum frame.
Display
The most advanced display is on board of the OnePlus 7T, despite it does not feature a Quad HD+ resolution like its Pro sibling. Unlike Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro and Honor V30 Pro, the handset supports a 90 Hz refresh rate as well as the HDR10+ standard for the richest image quality. It even provides full DCI P3 coverage. If you still want an amazing display but not at the same level as the OnePlus 7T, then you should definitely opt for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro which supports HDR10 and sports a Super AMOLED display. The Honor V30 Pro has an average-class IPS display and, despite its punch-hole design suggests the opposite, its image quality is not the best you can find.
Hardware/Software
The Snapdragon 855+ chipset found on the OnePlus 7T and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro is way better than the Kirin 990 on the Honor V30 Pro when it comes to speed and overall performance. Between OnePlus 7T and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, OnePlus 7T wins thanks to its amazing software optimization and a UFS 3.0 internal storage. But unfortunately, the OnePlus 7T is the only which does not have a variant with 5G connectivity. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro comes in a higher-end configuration with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage, as well as a 5G variant, that is why it wins the hardware comparison. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
Honor V30 Pro is the camera master here. It has a better rear department including a 40 MP main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and an ultrawide lens. It clicks better photos in low light conditions and captures more detail. Even the videos are way better. Right after, there is OnePlus 7T with its 48 MP triple camera and OIS. Honor V30 Pro wins even when it comes to selfies thanks to its dual front camera including a 32 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.
Battery
Honor V30 Pro has the biggest battery, but it is not sure that it will offer a longer battery life than Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro. We have to test the Honor V30 Pro thoroughly in order to give you a definitive verdict.
Price
Honor V30 Pro starts from €500/$550 just like Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, while OnePlus 7T starts from €385/$425. At the end of the day, I define Honor V30 Pro a more interesting device for the average user due to its better cameras, 5G support, reverse wireless charging and more. But if you do not care about 5G, then you might prefer the OnePlus 7T for its better display and performance, even though it has a smaller battery and lacks reverse wireless charging. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro sits in the middle with great performance, big battery, reverse wireless charging and optional 5G, but it is not among the best camera phones.
A lot of fitness, as well as sports enthusiasts, are now relying on fitness gadgets such as fitness bands, smartwatches, and fitness bracelets to keep a track of their daily activities.
Moreover, smart wearables are designed to help you lead a healthier lifestyle, which is why these devices are garnering huge popularity among young, as well as aged people who fancy leading a healthier lifestyle. While the market is brimming with steeply-priced smartwatches, we have listed three budget smartwatches from Zeblaze for cost-conscious buyers.
Zeblaze HYBRID Mechanical Hands Smart Watch
The Zeblaze HYBRID is an irresistible smartwatch that boasts an impressive array of exciting features that help you achieve your daily fitness goals. Available in blue, as well as black color options, the smartwatch usually retails for $69.99, but Gearbest is offering it for just $47.35.
This is a noteworthy 32 percent reduction in the watch’s original asking price. Moreover, you can get free shipping if your order exceeds $19.99. Since this promo is slated to end soon, it is highly recommended that you follow this link and place your order now.
The Zeblaze HYBRID 2 comes with two highly useful modes including the Smart Mode and the Watch Mode. It offers heart rate tracking, blood pressure monitoring and other health tracking features to keep you up to date about your overall health status.
The Zeblaze HYBRID 2 would normally set you back $72.99, but you can get your hands on this feature-laden smartwatch for just $36.99 from Gearbest. Furthermore, you can even extend this 49 percent discount by applying coupon code BGHYBRID2.
The coupon helps you save $1 more, by reducing the retail price of the smartwatch to only $35.99. You can follow this link to get the discount and use the coupon before it expires.
You can choose between brown and black color options. Gearbest is offering free shipping on orders over $19.99. Note that the promotion sale is slated to end on November 30th.
Gearbest is doling out a 33 percent discount on the Zeblaze THOR 4 smartwatch, which normally carries a price tag of $239.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can the coveted smartwatch can now be yours for a reduced price of just $159.99. There’s more for you to cheer about.
In addition to getting the above-mentioned discount, you can grab an extra $60 off by applying coupon code BGWKDUAL during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Zeblaze THOR 4 smartwatch further down to just $99.99 with the help of the dedicated coupon.
You’d qualify for free shipping if your cart value exceeds $19.99. New users can take advantage of the $18 OFF New User Coupon as well. You can visit this link to place your order before the promotion wraps up.
Gearbest is touted as one of China’s best online stores when it comes to buying top-end electronic devices. The popular e-tailer offers a wide range of amazing products across multiple categories at unbeatable prices.
Today, we would be checking out the discount Gearbest is offering on the IDEAPLAY DF1002 10.1 inch Screen WiFi Digital Photo Frame. If you have been looking for a perfect, a unique way of displaying and sharing your photos, the IDEAPLAY DF1002 might just fill the bill.
Featuring 8GB of onboard storage capacity, the IDEAPLAY DF1002 can accommodate hundreds of your favorite pictures. Using its built-in touchscreen, you can even create your custom slideshows. With the help of the companion app, you can capture and share pictures with family and friends using your mobile phone.
Furthermore, you can view and manage the pictures on your digital frame even while on the go. You can keep this digital frame in the home of your loved ones and send photos via the iDea Photo app.
This WiFi digital photo frame usually carries a $127.99 price tag, but Gearbest is offering it for a considerably reduced price of just $119.99. This is a noteworthy 6 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.
The IDEAPLAY DF1002 comes in three highly appealing color options including Driftwood, Espresso, and black. You can visit this link to purchase this amazing digital photo frame for the lowered price before the promo comes to an end.
Finally, the extremely long wait is over! The year’s biggest shopping event is here. The official Black Friday has kicked off and its pouring big discount, great deals and a slew of other amazing offer that you don’t want to miss.
We have listed the best bargains and top deals offered by popular e-tailers right now. So without wasting more time, let’s dive straight into the details.
Gearbest
In addition to over a whopping five million top-end products to choose from, Gearbest is offering numerous coupons for this Black Friday. For instance, if your order exceeds $200, you can use $30 OFF Coupon, or if you end up spending more than $300, you can take advantage of the $50 OFF Coupon and save more money.
There’s a 48-hour sale, wherein you can avail of noteworthy discounts on amazing products. It might interest Xiaomi fans to know that the promo page features a Xiaomi Black Friday Deals section, which includes high-quality products from the Chinese electronics giants that you can buy at lowered prices.
The Black Friday deals also comprise great discounts on electronics, smart home appliances, and more. You can check out the $5.55 Special Offer Lucky Bag section if you like a mystery wrapped up as a gift. Note that there’s luck involved as the content of the bag is not disclosed.
For brand-conscious buyers, as well as those who do not like waiting too long for their products to arrive, Gearbest has featured the Exclusive Brands Sale, as well as Arrive in 5 Day categories on the promo page. With Christmas around the corner, the Black Friday deals understandably include a Christmas Special Offer category.
To check them all out, all you need to do is to visit this link.
The popular Chinese online store lives up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck by giving you a chance to carve up to $300,000 cashback during the Black Friday sale. Moreover, you can get $6 off on orders over $60.
Several products have been assigned specific coupon codes that you can use for extra discounts. If your order payment is above US$60, you stand a chance to get up to $300,000 cashback, provided you make the payment via PayPal or credit card.
The promotion page is teeming with a wide range of products that have carefully been added to specific categories such as Featured Brands, Spotlight Stores, and More to Love. You can even participate in Half-price Snap Up for a chance to get 50% off on top-branded items.
The Shop By Category is a must-checkout section on the promotion page as it includes great offers on electronics, RC toys, and lots more. In other words, Banggood is making sure everyone has something to cheer about this Black Friday whether you are a coupon chaser or a brand-conscious buyer. You can follow this link to visit the promotion page.
The GeekBuying Black Friday Sale features jaw-dropping discounts, deals and offers on phones, laptops, computers, smart home appliances, consumer electronics, RC drones and a myriad of other amazing products.
You can take part in snap up, cash in on exciting flash deals, and use coupon codes to big discounts during the check out process. For example, if you end up shelling out more than $1000, you can use a $111 OFF Coupon and save a considerable amount of money even before placing your order.
Aside from that, the promotion page offers noteworthy discounts on an impressive array of top-branded smartphones, laptops, tablets, and consumer electronics. You can also get top-end smart wearables and TV boxes for lowered prices while the Black Friday Sale is live.
GeekBuying is made sure that every type of online buyers can find something they want to get their hands on without emptying their pockets this Black Friday. If you are an eco-friendly person, you might want to check out the no pollution electric scooters available on the promotion page.
To check out the rest of the products that have gone up for sale carrying unbeatable prices, simply follow this link.
The Alibaba Group-owned Chinese online service is offering smartphone lovers an opportunity to purchase their favorite high-end mobile phone without burning a big hole in their pockets. In addition to doling out significant discounts, AliExpress is offering a $2 OFF Coupon for you to save more money at checkout.
Moreover, if your cart value exceeds $15, don’t forget to apply coupon code friday15 or a $15 discount. The activity page comprises well-received mobile devices and mobile phone accessories that usually cost a bomb, but are currently available for reduced prices.
To make sure you do not end up spending a lot of time searching for a mobile phone that suits your fancy, AliExpress has divided these heavily discounted smartphones into specific categories such as The Bestsellers, Top Brands, Top Stores, Smart Phones, etc.
Those who have restlessly been waiting for 5G-ready phones can head straight to the 5G Mobile Is Coming category, which features two variants of the Mi Mix 3 5G smartphone, and the Vivo IQOO Pro 5G mobile phone. More importantly, you can get up to 51 percent off on these 5G-enabled devices.
As far as mobile phone accessories are concerned, you can purchase all sorts of cases, screen protectors, chargers, cables, etc for reduced prices. To check them all out, you can visit this link.
Get ready for the lowest prices of the year! DHgate’s Black Friday Promotion not only features heavily discounted products but also gives you a chance to grab other great offers.
The DH Coupons for promotion products are worth checking out. For spending $1099 or more, you can get $68 off during the checkout process. Moreover, you can participate in the Lucky Draw game and stand a chance of winning the iPhone 11, $1129 cash, $35 and other cool prizes.
You can get more spins either by placing an order or sharing the promotion page on social media platforms. As far as the discounts DHgate is offering on products are concerned, you can get up to 50 percent off on cellphone accessories and electronics, and up to 90 percent off on fashion accessories.
Likewise, you can get great discounts on high-quality across various other categories including Sports Shoes & Outdoor, Apparel, Eddings & Formal Events, Home & Lighting, Auto & Business, and Health & Hair, Baby & Toys.
You can check out all these products and start placing your orders by following this link.
It looks like coupon chasers are in for a treat. As part of the Black Friday 2019 sales, TomTop is offering big coupons that enable you to save more money at the time of checking out. For instance, you can use a 6% OFF Site-Wide Coupon, which will be valid for 903 pieces for three days.
On top of that, the popular online store is giving you a chance to avail of up to 50 percent of on top-end electronic items including electric scooters, RC drones, micro PCs, laptops and music accessories. You can even get up to 70 percent off on products that have been split into Top Seller, and New Arrivals categories.
A slew of other products will be available for as low as $0.01 during the activity period. Moreover, you can even win free gifts until December 1st by purchasing a product from the aforesaid category dubbed Slash To Just $0.01.
Brand conscious buyers might want to check out the following section called Hot Brand Area. You can get big discounts on well-received products from renowned manufacturers including Xiaomi, Zeblaze, Honor, Bosto, and FIIDO under this category.
Tech buffs, on the other hand, can head straight to the Tech for Geek section which features cellphones, computer and stationery, and video & audio products, that carry up to a staggering 92 percent off.
TomTop hasn’t ignored nature lovers either and has included a dedicated section dubbed Embrace Nature section for them. Similarly, there’s a specific section for car accessories and tools.
The concluding section called Extra 20% OFF features miscellaneous items that you can purchase for lowered prices. You can get 10 percent off on orders valued at $19.99, 15 percent off if your cart value exceeds $49.99 and 20 percent off if you spend more than $99.99.
Since the promo is slated to end shortly, just follow this link without wasting time and start placing your orders.
Cost-conscious buyers end up settling for mediocre quality smartphones as high-end mobile phones usually cost a bomb.
To change that, we have listed the top eight smartphones that you can get your hands on without spending a lot of money. Much to the delight of those on a tight budget, we have even included coupon codes that can be used for extra discounts.
OnePlus 7T – Giztop
Giztop is currently offering 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, as well as the larger 8GB RAM+256GB ROM OnePlus 7T models for lowered prices. For instance, you can buy the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model for just $484, while it would normally set you back $584 without the discount.
On top of that, you can save $20 more by applying coupon code BF20. In other words, you can bring the retail price of the aforesaid variant down to just $429 with the help of the coupon. You can visit this link to grab the discount and use the coupon which will be valid for the Glacier Blue, as well as the Frosted Silver color options of the phone.
There’s a 31 percent off on the OnePlus 7T Pro phablet that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 256GB of internal memory on Gearbest. As a result, you can buy the phone for a lowered price of just $698.99, while its original asking price is $1008.40.
Moreover, you can extend this noteworthy discount by applying coupon code GBBGOP7TP and reduce the already lowered retail price of the phone to just $678.99 at checkout. In other words, you can save $20 more simply by applying the coupon.
With more than 700 pieces sold at the time of writing, this promotion sale is slated to end in 12 days. You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the blue color option of the phone.
Featuring 6GB of RAM, along with 64GB of onboard storage, this Mi 9T Pro variant usually retails for $549.99. Thanks to Banggood, you can now buy it for just $524.59. Aside from that, you can reduce its original selling price to just $327.59 by applying coupon code BGMI9TCL4.
Other offers include an $18 OFF New User Coupon and a chance to get cashback if you make the payment with an eligible payment method. For more details about the promo, and to avail of the discount, follow this link now.
The slightly larger Mi 9T Pro variant that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of internal storage capacity has gone up for sale carrying a lowered price tag of just $429.99 through Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 10 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $510.44.
Aside from getting this discount, you can use coupon code GBM9TPRO6 for an extra $80 off. Once you apply the coupon, the retail price of the handset will reduce to just $349.99. New customers are eligible for an EXTRA PayPal Discount, which offers $3 off on orders valued at $50.
This offer will be valid for the first 1250 orders daily. To make the most of it, follow this link now.
Xiaomi’s recently unveiled Mi Note 10 Penta camera phone can now be yours for a considerably lowered price of just $599.99 through Gearbest. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM and has 128GB of internal storage space for you to save your favorite multimedia content.
For an extra $160 off, all you need to do is to use coupon code GBXMNT10BF at the time of checking out. The coupon enables you to bring the original asking price of the Mi Note 10 down to only $439.99. Note that the coupon is not valid for customers based in Spain, France, Italy, and Germany.
If this is your first order with Gearbest, don’t forget to take advantage of the EXTRA PayPal Discount, which allows you to save $3 on orders worth $50. You can visit this link to get the discount before this 21-day promo ends.
The well-received Zenfone 6 smartphone from ASUS is currently up for grabs bearing a reduced price tag on Gearbest. While the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Zenfone 6 variant would normally set you back $831.45, you can now purchase it for just $599.99.
This 28 percent discount can be extended further by using coupon code GBMPOUZF6 at checkout. The above-mentioned coupon allows you to reduce the retail price of the Zenfone 6 to only 539.99. The promo will be valid for just 1 day so follow this link to grab the discount now.
You can use coupon code BF20 to get an extra $20 off on the Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphone which comes in multiple color and storage options. For example, the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model usually retails for $689, but you can now buy it for just $509.
Furthermore, you can use the above-mentioned coupon and reduce the retail price of the phone to just $489. Alternatively, you can go for the 6GB RAM+256GB ROM Reno 10x Zoom Edition model, which usually sells for $729 but is currently available for only $549 on Giztop.
You can choose between black, green, pink, and fog sea green color options. To know more about the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition and to place your order, follow this link.
The P30 Pro is an irresistible smartphone that comes with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space. While it usually sells for $1286.99, GeekBuying is offering it for a reduced price of just $756.99. Aside from this 41 percent discount, you can get an extra $5 off by applying coupon code GKB1905BF.
The coupon helps you bring the already reduced asking price of the P30 Pro down to only $751.99. Moreover, new users can take advantage of a 2% OFF New User Coupon during the activity period, which is slated to end in two days. Follow this link to place your order.
Another amazing smartphone from the Chinese handset maker dubbed the Mate 30 Pro 5G has gone up for pre-order bearing a $1,199 price tag on Giztop for the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model. The 8GB RAM+512GB ROM variant can be yours if you are willing to shell out $1,399.
You can use coupon code BF20 to get $20 off before placing your pre-order through Giztop. The phone comes in Black, Emerald Green, Purple, and Silver color options. The larger model is also available in Forest Green, as well as Orange color options. You can visit this link to check out more details and pre-order the Mate 30 Pro 5G.
Equipped with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage space, the Mate 30 Pro usually carries a steep price tag of $1429.40. Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, the 5G phablet is now available for only $1199.99 on Gearbest.
You can choose between four highly appealing color options including green, silver, purple, and black. Gearbest has sold over 100 pieces of the phone during this promotion, which is slated to end in six days. To get the discount before the promo ends, visit this link.
Keeping your house clean and tidy all the time is extremely important, but it can sometimes prove to be a difficult task. If you are a working man or woman, the last thing you want to do after a long tiring day at the office is to clean the house.
Thankfully, the market is teeming with smart home appliances such as robot vacuum cleaners that can efficiently handle the backbreaking chore of keeping your surroundings clean. On the downside, these devices don’t come cheap.
It looks like Amazon is bent on making a high-quality robot vacuum cleaner available to cost-conscious buyers. Keeping in line with that, the e-commerce giant is offering the feature-laden ILIFE A9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for a lowered price of just $181.99. This is a noteworthy 35 percent reduction in the robot’s original selling price of $279.99.
The A9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner maps and navigates the area to clean in a systematic route for higher efficiency. It comes with an upgraded CyclonePower cleaning system, along with cellular dustbin, allowing you to easily get rid of the dirt.
Furthermore, it comes with a portable Electrowall device that creates an invisible barrier that restricts the A9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner from cleaning a specific area. You can operate the robot using a Wi-Fi-connected app and perform multiple tasks such as scheduling, selecting cleaning modes, etc.
To know more about the ILIFE A9 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, and to avail of the aforesaid discount, all you need to do is to follow this link.
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