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Zhao Ming: Honor not joining 108MP camera trend; to focus on hardware and software combination

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro/Mi Note 10 launched as the first phone with a 108MP camera sensor. The phone now sits at the top of DxOMark’s smartphone camera ranking alongside the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Next year, more phones with a 108MP sensor should launch but do not expect one from Honor.

The president of the Huawei sub-brand, Zhao Ming, said at a press conference that the company will not be joining the bandwagon. He explained that the improvement of mobile photography isn’t limited to just more pixels but a combination of hardware and software.

Zhao Mind - Honor not joining 108MP camera trend

He also cited some disadvantages of the 108MP sensor. First, he said there is a delay when you take a photo due to the high resolution of the camera. He said this delay of a few seconds is unacceptable. Another disadvantage he mentioned is the size of the photos. They take up more space which means storage quickly gets used up.

For future Honor phones, the focus will be on pushing the combination of software and hardware to the extreme for a better camera experience.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi TV for Just $199.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

If you are in the market for a smart HD television that doesn’t cost a bomb, we got good news for you. Popular Chinese e-tailer GeekBuying is currently offering the Xiaomi Mi TV for a considerably lowered price.

Xiaomi Mi TV

We will not only shed light on the discount but also show how you can save more money even before placing the order. So without wasting more time, let’s dive straight into the details.

The Xiaomi Mi TV would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online, as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it from GeekBuying for an unbeatable price of just $ 219.99. This is a noteworthy 26 percent reduction in the smart TV’s original asking price of $295.99.

In addition to getting the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code 42U2DLLG for an extra $20 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Xiaomi Mi TV further down to just $199.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon at the time of checking out.Xiaomi Mi TV
An absolute bargain at this price, the Mi TV boasts an impressive array of features that will enhance your overall TV watching experience. The smart TV packs a 64-bit quad-core processor, coupled with a 1.5 GB + 8 GB large storage capacity, allowing you to store more applications.

Furthermore, the Mi TV has been furnished with Dolby + DTS dual decoding and has 2 stereo speakers of 5 W. It gives you access to high-quality content via Youtube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. It has built-in Chromecast so that you can watch the phone’s videos and play mobile phone games on the big screen.Xiaomi Mi TV

To know more about the Xiaomi Mi TV and to place your order, simply visit this link. It is worth noting that the order will be shipped via UPS within a couple of days after making the payment.

You can replace the TV if it arrives with a damaged display or hasn’t turned on within three days of receiving it. If this is your first order with GeekBuying, don’t forget to take advantage of the 2% OFF New User Coupon before placing your order.

 

Vivo V17 to come with punch-hole display in India next month, claims report

The Vivo V17 is finally coming to India sometime in December 2019. The Chinese smartphone maker is yet to make a formal announcement regarding a tentative deadline for launch. Vivo unveiled the Vivo S1 Pro in some Southeast Asian markets recently and rebranded it as Vivo V17 in Russia. According to a fresh report on 91mobiles, the Indian variant might feature minor differences compared to its international counterparts. Vivo has reportedly scheduled a product training session for its Indian partners between November 29 and December 8. The V17 is expected to launch shortly thereafter.

While the overall specifications and design could remain the same. The Indian edition of the Vivo V17 is expected to flaunt a punch-hole camera according to sources familiar with Vivo’s designing and marketing strategies. Hence replacing the waterdrop notch present on the global variant. Vivo will likely change the design considering the demand for punch-hole displays in the subcontinent. India being one of the major smartphone markets for Vivo, the company might try to appease its customers by offering a more premium look, akin to the Samsung Galaxy S10.

Vivo V17 Specifications and Features 

Even though the exact specifications of the Indian V17 are currently unknown. The device headed to India is expected to be similar to the recently-unveiled Russian variant in terms of hardware and features. The Russian variant flaunts a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED full-HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset with 8  GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage that is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

Vivo V17
Vivo V17

The primary attraction of the Vivo V17 is its diamond-shaped quad-camera setup at the rear. The primary camera uses a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor, paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera uses a 32-megapixel sensor. The Vivo V17 draws power from a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charge. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie based Funtouch OS 9.2. Security measures include an in-display fingerprint scanner and Face Unlock.

Vivo V17 Price and Availability (Rumored)

According to the publication, the Vivo V17 will launch in India by the second week of December with a price tag of Rs. 22,000 (~$308). The smartphone is available in two shades of blue in Russia, namely Fog Blue and Cloud Blue.

 

 

 

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Banggood Kicks Off The Black Friday Crazy Sale with Up to 80% Off and Big Coupons

Touted as the year’s biggest shopping event, Black Friday Sale is just days away! While online shoppers continue waiting with bated breath for the sales to start, Banggood has launched a new promotion sale dubbed the Black Friday Crazy Sale.

Gearbest Black Friday Crazy Sale

As part of this recently kicked-off promo, the Chinese online store known for offering the best bang for your buck is giving its loyal users a chance to get up to a whopping 80 percent off top-end products across various categories. These products have carefully been added to specific sections to facilitate the search process.

The first section called Top Recommendation the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, the Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE RC drone, along with two more items that you can buy at lowered prices. It is worth noting that both Xiaomi branded products have been assigned coupon codes that you can use for saving more money.

For example, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM would normally set you back $364.78, but you can get a noteworthy discount by applying coupon code BGBFN8P8. In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the Redmi Note 8 Pro down simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Global Version

Adventure junkies and RC toy enthusiasts can head straight to the following section dubbed Toys Hobbies and Robot. Most of the RC toys featured in this category have been assigned a dedicated that can be used for an extra discount during the checkout process.

Dubbed as Consumer Electronics, the next section is teeming with all sorts of products that come in handy in day to day life. More importantly, you can get your hands on these products at considerably lowered prices.

For example, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro with 6GB of RAM and 128GB ROM usually retails for $599.99, but thanks to a 9 percent off, you can now get it for a lowered price of just $548.99. Furthermore, you can use coupon code  BGBF9TP8 for an extra discount.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

A must check out for Electronics lovers, the next category includes highly useful devices such as the Yeelight YLDP06YL E26 E27 10W RGBW Smart LED Bulb, RD6006/RD6006-W Digital Control Switch Adjustable Power Supply DC and more. You can avail of great discounts on all products added to this section.

Likewise, the Practical Tools section is crammed with devices that are very useful but aren’t easy on the pocketbook. During the activity period, you can get a great discount on all items placed under the Practical Tools category.

The Home Appliances section features gadgets and devices that we can’t imagine carrying out our day to day activities without. The section includes 2019 Xiaomi Mijia 1C Handheld Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, [Global Version]XIAOMI Mijia H.265 1080P 360° Night Version Smart AI IP camera, Xiaomi Mijia Air Purifier and many more.

Sports lovers who love adventurous outdoor activities are highly like to find the Sports & Outdoor section quite useful as it includes a slew of amazing items ranging from an electronic scooter to men sneakers at lowered prices. The two e-bikes available under this section have been assigned coupon codes that are likely to expire soon.

The concluding section on the activity page dubbed Fashion Trends is exclusively created keeping fashion-conscious consumers in mind. The category gives you access to heavily discounted to be men, as well as women’s fashion clothing. You can head straight to the activity page by following this link.

Nokia 2.3’s price leaks ahead of launch

HMD Global has announced it has an event on December 5 for the unveiling of a new member of the Nokia family. There are speculations that the launch is for the Nokia 8.2 based on the fact that the Nokia 8.1 launched on December 5 last year. However, there is another Nokia device that has been popping up in the news and that is the budget Nokia 2.3.

Info about the phone first leaked at the beginning of the month. The leak was from the database of a distributor and it revealed the phone’s name, model number, and the three color variants it will be available in. Today, a new leak reveals the price of the phone in Chile.

First reported by NokiaPowerUser, a screenshot from an unknown Chilean store shows the listing of the Charcoal variant of the phone with a price tag of CLP($) 97,378 which converts to about $119. That is cheaper than the US$139 launch price of the Nokia 2.2 in the US.

Nokia 2.3 Chilean price

The listing is for the Charcoal variant but there is no picture of the phone, so we have no idea what it looks like.

The Nokia 2.3 is expected to come with an HD display not less than 6.1-inches and a battery capacity of 3920mAh. It is also expected to have Bluetooth 5.0.

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Giztop’s Black Friday Sale Offers $20 Off on All Mobile Phones [Coupon]

With the year’s most-awaited sale just around the corner, Giztop is all set to sweep its loyal users off their feet with an unmissable offer.

Giztop Black Friday Sale

While mobile phones have become an inseparable part of our fast-paced lives, they aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook, especially, if you are in the market for a top-end smartphone from a popular manufacturer.

To make top-branded phones available to even those on a tight budget, the Chinese e-tailer is offering a noteworthy $20 off on all phones.

In other words, you can get a $20 off on any handset purchased from Giztop. Grabbing this discount is quite easy – all you need to do is to apply coupon code BF20 before placing your order. Giztop offers the latest mobile phones, as well as laptops, smart home appliances and a wide selection of other electronic items at unbeatable prices.

For the sake of an instance, the recently unveiled OnePlus 7T smartphone with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage space would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can get it for just $469 from Giztop.

OnePlus 7T

While this is already a significant reduction in the phone’s retail price of $599, you can apply the aforesaid coupon and reduce it for just $449. You can receive $20 off on all phones available on Giztop during this activity period. To start placing your order, simply follow this link.

Best Tablets in 2019 that You Can Buy Without Emptying Your Pocket [Coupon]

If you are searching for a tablet that fits inside your budget, look no further. We have created a list of best tablets of 2019 that you can get your hands on without emptying your pocket from Banggood, Gearbest, and Amazon.

We will not only shed light on the discounts you can get on these recently unveiled tablets but also show how you can save more money at the time of checking out. So without wasting more time, let’s dive straight into the details.

Huawei M5 Youth Edition Tablet

Banggood is currently offering the grey-tinted Huawei M5 Youth Edition tablet for $399.35. This model comes with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity, and packs HiSilicon Kirin 659 chip under the hood.

Huawei M5 Youth Edition Tablet

Note that if your order exceeds $19.99, you get free shipping. You can follow this link to place your order.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus Tablet

Featuring 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage space, the Mi Pad 4 Plus Tablet is currently up for grabs bearing a $422.39 price tag on Banggood. You can apply coupon code BG9dfc20 and bring the tablet’s retail price down to just $269.99.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus 4G Phablet

To avail of this $152.4 off, all you need to do is follow this link and apply the above-mentioned coupon at checkout.

CHUWI HI9 PLUS CWI515 4G Phablet

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is currently offering the CHUWI HI9 PLUS CWI515 with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM for a lowered price of just $209.99. This is a noteworthy 34 percent drop in the phablet’s original selling price of $315.78.

CHUWI HI9 PLUS CWI515 4G Phablet MT6797 ( X27 ) CPU 2.5K IPS Screen - Black MT6797 ( X27 )

Aside from that, you can get an add-on item for $0.11 if you spend $20. New customers also qualify for an EXTRA PayPal Discount, wherein they get $3 off on orders valued at $50. This offer is limited to the first 1250 orders daily.

You can follow this link to grab these offers and get a discount. With over 400 pieces sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in just four days.

ALLDOCUBE iPlay10 Pro Tablet PC

You can avail of a noteworthy 34 percent off on the ALLDOCUBE iPlay10 Pro if you place your order through Gearbest. While the tablet PC usually retails for $160.75, you can now get it for an unbeatable price of $105.99.

On top of that, you also get an add-on for $0.11 for spending $20. If this is your first order with Gearbest, don’t forget to take advantage of the EXTRA PayPal Discount, which gives you a chance to get $3 off on orders valued at $50. This offer is valid for the first 1250 orders every day.

Alldocube iPlay10 Pro tablet PC

You can click here to get the discount. Note that more than 500 pieces were already sold out at the time of writing, and the promo will come to an end in four days.

ASUS ZenPad 10 ( Z301MF ) Tablet PC

There’s a 12 percent off on the ASUS ZenPad 10 ( Z301MF ) tablet PC, which features 2GB of RAM and 32GB ROM. While the device would usually set you back $294.27, you can now get it for just $259.99, thanks to the above-mentioned discount.

On top of that, you can get an add-on item for just $0.11 if you spend $20. Much to the delight of its new customers, Banggood is offering the EXTRA PayPal Discount, wherein new users can get $3 off on orders worth $50. This offer will be available for the first 1250 orders daily.

ASUS ZenPad 10 ( Z301MF ) Tablet PC 10.1 inch Android 7.0 MTK MT8163A Quad Core 1.5GHz 2GB RAM 32GB eMCP ROM Dual Cameras Bluetooth 4.1 Type-C - Gray

You can visit this link to check out more details about the ASUS ZenPad 10 ( Z301MF ) Tablet PC and place your order. It is worth noting that Gearbest had sold out over 500 pieces at the time of writing so make sure you place your order right away. The promo wraps up in four days.

Jumper Ezpad 7 Tablet PC

You can get the well-received Ezpad 7 Tablet PC from Jumper for $258.53 from Banggood. If you end up shelling out more than $19.99, the Chinese online store will be offering you free shipping, but that’s not all.Jumper Ezpad 7

As if that weren’t enough, you get two gift options as well. You can choose between a Jumper Laptop USB Adaptor, which sells for $13.17, or the Jumper Laptop mouse worth $26.36. You can follow this link and place your order before the offer comes to an end.

Lenovo Tab4 8 Tablet

The Lenovo branded Tab4 8 Tablet will be up for grabs bearing a reduced price of just 11,135 INR on Amazon for a limited period of time. This is a noteworthy 30 percent reduction in the tablet’s original selling price of 16,000 INR. In other words, you can get 4,865 INR.Lenovo Tab4 8 Tablet

Powered by an MSM8917 quad-core processor, the Lenovo Tab4 8 Tablet features 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory. The tablet is also available on an EMI starting at 54 INR.

You can follow this link to get your hands on the Slate Black color option of the tablet for a lowered price from Amazon.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Equipped with 32GB of internal storage space (expandable up to 512GB), the Galaxy Tab A usually has a 16,500 INR price sticker attached to it, but Amazon is making sure even cost-conscious can buy it. Keeping in line with that, the e-commerce giant has reduced the device’s retail price to just 14,999 INR.Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Thanks to this 9 percent discount, you can now save 1,501 INR. Alternatively, you can opt or the No Cost EMI option which starts at just 706 INR. To ensure you get this discount before the promotion comes to end, head straight to this link without wasting time.

Top-Branded Smartphones that are Currently Available at Lowered Prices [Coupons]

If you have restlessly been waiting for mobile phone prices to drop, you have come to the right place. Today, we would be checking out top-end mobile phones that you can get your hands on for lowered prices and even show how you can save more money at checkout.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition

The Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition smartphone has gone up for sale bearing lowered price on Giztop. You can choose from multiple color and storage options based on your requirements.

For example, the 4GB RAM+64GB, the black color option of the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition phone which usually retails for $209 can now be yours for a lowered price of just $169. On top of that, you can save $30 more by applying coupon code BF20.

Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition

In other words, you can save a considerable amount of more money in addition to getting the discount by using the aforesaid coupon. Note that the coupon is valid for the black and green color versions and the rest of the storage options. You can follow this link to use the coupon and get the discount.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A Smartphone

Banggood is offering the 2GB RAM+32GB ROM Redmi 7A model for a reduced price of just $142.73. This is a noteworthy 16 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $169.99.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A

You can also use coupon code BG57A3 for an extra $88.1 off. As a result, the already reduced asking price of the Redmi 7A drops further down to just $81.89. If your cart value exceeds $19.99, you get free shipping as well. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo ends.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Smartphone

Bearing a $169.58 price the Redmi 8A smartphone is currently up for grabs on Banggood. The phone comes in three eye-catching color options including Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Sunset Red.

By using coupon code BG8AGG, you can reduce the retail price of the Xiaomi Redmi 8A smartphone to just $89.99. In other words, you can get $79.59 off simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.Xiaomi Redmi 8A

Aside from that, Banggood is also offering free shipping to consumers whose shopping cart exceeds $19.99. To avail of the discount and other offers, make sure you visit this link before the promo wraps up.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Smartphone

The Redmi 8 smartphone featuring 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage space would normally set you back $169.05, but you can now buy it from Gearbest for a lowered price of just $165.99. You can extend this 2 percent discount for an extra $38 off, by applying coupon code GBREDMI804.Xiaomi Redmi 8 Smartphone
The above-mentioned coupon helps you bring the original selling price of the Redmi down to only $127.99. New customers can take advantage of EXTRA PayPal Discount, wherein users placing their first order on Banggood will get $3 off on orders valued at $50.

You can follow this link to get the discount and other offers. Note that the promo is slated to end in one day, and 600 pieces had already been sold out at the time of writing.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Smartphone

Staying true to its reputation for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices, Gearbest is now giving its loyal users a chance to purchase the Redmi Note 8 for $209.99. Available in black, blue and white color options, the Redmi Note 8 has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage space.

If you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a handset, simply apply coupon code GBNOTE801 before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button for a noteworthy $62 off. The coupon allows you to reduce the retail price of the Redmi Note 8 to just $147.99.

Redmi Note 8
Redmi Note 8

Moreover, new customers can get EXTRA PayPal Discount, wherein those placing their first order with Gearbest will get $3 off on orders worth $50. This offer will be valid for the first 1250 orders every day during the activity period. You can head straight to this link to get the discount.

Vivo iQOO Neo version with SD855+ benchmarked by Master Lu

Last year, Vivo took the industry by surprise when it announced a new iQOO series which is made up of gaming smartphones. The iQOO Neo 855 is the latest model but it will soon get a touched-up variant soon. The variant which adopts the model number V1936AL has just appeared on the database of benchmarking outfit Master Lu.Vivo iQOO Neo official poster

The initial iQOO Neo model launched some months back had the model numbers V1936A/V1936T. The original model also lanched with a Snapdragon 845 chipset and was later followed by a Snapdragon 855 version. This new version is shown to pack a Snapdragon 855+ chipset.

Recall that this same Vivo V1936AL model was earlier spotted on TENAA where it was certified. The images accompanying the certification showed the device won’t have any differences in design from the iQOO Neo 855.

Recall that the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 was announced back in October at an affordable price tag of 1998 yuan ($283) for its 6GB + 64GB variant. The phone has a special limited edition as well in China called the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 ‘Flying Horse of Gansu’ edition. This Snapdragon 855+ version comes with 8GB of RAM and we expect up to 256GB storage option. There could even be a 512GB storage version.

 

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Honor V30 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro vs Huawei Mate 30: Specs Comparison

Huawei’s sub-brand announced the Honor V30 flagship line-up yesterday and launched it in the Chinese market on which pre-orders will start on December 5. The new series comes two months after the new Huawei’s flagship line-up Mate 30 and just a few days after the launch of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro. Honor V30, Mate 30 and Mi CC9 Pro are amazing camera phones available at modest prices, but they are very different devices suitable for people with different needs; that is why we decided to compare their specifications and let you know which is the most interesting.

Huawei Honor V30 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro vs Huawei Mate 30

Huawei Mate 30 Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Huawei Honor V30
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm, 196 g 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 208 g 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 213 g
DISPLAY  6.62 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz
MEMORY  8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – nano memory card slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 10, EMUI 10 Android 9 Pie, MIUI Android 10, Magic UI 3
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  Triple 40 + 8 + 16 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2
Dual 24 MP + 3D TOF f/2.0 front camera
Penta 108 + 12 + 5 + 20 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.0 + f/2.0 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 40 + 8 + 8 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
Dual 32 + 8 MP, f/2.0 + f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY  4200 mAh, fast charging 40W, Fast wireless charging 27W 5260 mAh, fast charging 30W 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, splashproof IP53, Face ID Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

The Honor V30 has a very attractive design thanks to its punch-hole display which does not include a notch but still has very minimal bezels. But not everyone might like the huge rectangle-shaped camera module on the back. If you are one of these people, then you may like the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro more. It offers a notched but borderless display with elegant curved edges, as well as a cleaner glass back. Huawei Mate 30 is less beautiful due to its bigger notch and bigger dimensions, but it is dust resistant and splash resistant, and it even supports 3D facial recognition.

 

Display

Each of these phones will not have an excessive price, that is why not all of their components are flagship-class. On the Honor V30, the weak point is the display. It is not a high-end OLED panel but an average IPS panel. Not that it does not provide a good image quality, but Huawei Mate 30 and Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro are both superior. They both come with an AMOLED display supporting a high DCI P3 coverage and HDR10. Huawei Mate 30 has a wider panel, perfect for productivity. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has curved edges, something you can love or hate.

 

Hardware/Software

Huawei Mate 30 wins the gold medal when it comes to hardware. It has the same Kirin 990 chipset found on the Honor V30, but in a slightly more advanced variant built with a 7 nm+ production process. It even supports 5G connectivity thanks to an integrated 5G modem. Further, it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and a very fast UFS 3.0 internal storage. Unlike the Honor V30, it has an additional slot to expand the internal storage. Honor V30 takes the silver medal since it still comes with Kirin 990 that is a flagship chipset, while Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has a midrange Snapdragon 730G mobile platform and it does not support 5G.

 

Camera

The best camera is on board of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro which is the world’s first phone (after the expensive Mi Mix Alpha) to sport a 108 MP camera. On the rear side, it has a Penta-camera with 5x optical zoom, a dedicated macro camera, an ultrawide sensor and, as mentioned above, the astonishing 108 MP Samsung sensor capturing an amazing level of detail. In the second place, we find the Huawei Mate 30 with its 40 MP triple camera including a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS. Honor V30 seems to have a better selfie camera: a dual setup with 32 and 8 MP lens (including an ultrawide sensor).

 

Battery

The huge 5260 mAh battery found on the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro makes it one of the best battery monsters out there. The phone lasts a lot more than Honor V30 and Huawei Mate 30. But, unlike the Huawei Mate 30 which still delivers a great battery life, it does not support fast wireless charging as well as reverse wireless charging.

 

Price

Honor V30 hitten China with a €425/$468 starting price, Huawei Mate 30 starts from €510/$560, and Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro starts from €360/$396. Overall, Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is a very interesting device due to its higher camera capabilities, but I would personally go for the Huawei Mate 30 due to its better chipset, reverse wireless charging, dust and splash protection, 3D facial recognition, and stereo speakers, even though its design is not the best, according to my tastes.

 

 

Huawei Honor V30 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro vs Huawei Mate 30: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30

PROS

  • Face ID
  • Optional 5G
  • Reverse wireless charging
  • Splashproof

CONS

  • Big notch

 

Huawei Honor V30

PROS

  • 5G
  • Beautiful punch-hole display
  • Amazing front cameras
  • More affordable

CONS

  • IPS display

 

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro

PROS

  • Best cameras
  • Pretty affordable
  • Biggest battery
  • Nice display

CONS

  • Lower-end hardware

How to boost gaming performance using L-Speed Magisk Module?

Most of the smartphone manufacturers are now competing over gaming smartphones. Over time, the concept of gaming smartphones has entirely vanished by high-end smartphones. These flagships from every OEM now carry 90-120Hz display, 6-8GB RAM, and cooling systems, which were earlier limited to gaming smartphones. Several software optimizations are already part of every smartphone, either it is mid-range or high-end smartphones.

l speed magisk module gaming

Must See: How to enable WhatsApp Dark Mode on Android 10?

Still, specific issues can adversely affect the gaming experience on any smartphone. We have found a new way to overcome those ill effects while playing games. Users can easily optimize the performance of the smartphone by using the L Speed Magisk Module. The L Speed module allows users to enhance performance by tweaking the available resources for an improved experience. It is a full-proof method for gamers who can’t afford high-end smartphones.

Recognized XDA Developer, Paget96 developed the L Speed Magisk Module. According to its developer, “L Speed is a modification that combines tweaks inside an intuitive module, Its goal is to improve overall performance, reduce significant lags, extend battery life and improve your gaming experience on Android. The mod will and should work on any device that meets its minimum requirement. You only need a rooted Android device to function properly.”

Benefits of L Speed Module

The L Speed Magisk Module is known for its capabilities to boost performance while gaming. It can help you enjoy games such as PUBG and others with any lag. There are many benefits to using the L Speed Module. It can eliminate any issue sprawled from Android OS, low RAM, and underpowered processor, or low processing speed. We have figured some advantages of it.

  • Improves performance
  • Enhance Battery Efficiency
  • Reduce Lags during the gameplay
  • Tunes CPU and GPU.
  • UI Optimizations
  • Cleaner Scripts

l speed

History of L Speed Mod

L Speed was initially developed for LG L Series, but later the modification went onto expansion. More subsequently, it was made compatible with x86 based devices. It works on any Android device where the Magisk Manager is installed.

Prerequisites:

  • A Rooted Android smartphone
  • Magisk Manager should be installed on the phone
  • Download L Speed Magisk Module from here.

Steps to install the L Speed Magisk Module on Android 

  1. Download the module to the phone’s storage.
  2. Open Magisk Manager, and select modules from the sidebar.
  3. Now, hit the Plus icon and browse the downloaded .zip file.
  4. Select the module and begin the installation.
  5. Reboot the smartphone and enjoy the module.
  6. Open the L-Speed Menu > Main Tweaks to boost the performance.

Features of L-Speed

The user can change Main Tweaks settings by selecting these options:

  • Boost Now for instant performance
  • Kill the media Server to reduce heating.
  • Boost Scheduler to clean device RAM.
  • Disable Debugging Improves device performance by disabling logging.
  • Window Animation, Transition, Animator Duration Scale for improved performance.
  • Users can also configure Menu > CPU Tuner

2. The User can also tune CPU performance:

  • CPU Optimizer to change the current CPU usage based on three modes.
  • Gover Tuner TO tweak the current governor for the best performance.

3. Battery optimizations for enhanced efficiency.

  • Optimize battery option cleans RAM, disables auto-rotation, disable vibration, and also other tweaks for improved battery efficiency.

4. GPU Tuner to increase Graphics processor performance.

  • The User can select profiles based on demand.
  • Force GPU compatibility enabling the system to render UI using GPU.
  • Similarly, there are other options like Cleaner to wipe obsolete files are some additional features fo L-Speed Magisk Module.

We hope you would enjoy the performance boost while gaming on your device. How many of you have already installed it? Share your thoughts via the comments below.

Related: How to screen record at 90fps or 120fps on Android?

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Honor V30 Pro’ Master Lu benchmark result released

The Honor V30 Pro is Honor’s latest flagship phone and the first Honor smartphone to be powered by the Kirin 990 5G processor. Prior to its release, the device’s AnTuTu benchmark result was shared on the web, now its Master Lu benchmark result has been released.

The benchmark result shows the Honor V30 score a total of 426,862 points. The total score is made up of a CPU score of 163,784 points, a GPU score of 163,249 points, a storage score of 57,284 and a memory score of 42.545.

Honor V30 Pro Master Lu

The Honor V30 Pro’s score trails behind that of devices such as the Nubia Red Magic 3 which has a score of 459,463 points.

The Honor V30 Pro has a 6.57-inch display with a punch-hole for dual cameras. The display is an LCD panel and with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. The Kirin 990 5G  processor is paired with 8GB of RAM and you can choose between 128GB or 256GB of storage. There is no MicroSD card slot, so you cannot add more storage.

Honor is marketing the V30 Pro as a camera-centric device with its 40MPprmary rear cameras paired with an 8MP telephoto camera and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera. Its dual front-facing cameras include a 32MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide angle sensor.

The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, and a 4100mAh battery with support for 40W wired fast charge, 27W wireless fast charge, and reverse wireless charging. It also supports NSA and SA 5G networks.

The Honor V30 Pro is priced at ¥3899 for the 128GB version and ¥4199 (~$597) for the 256GB version.

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Blackview A80 Pro shows up in unboxing and benchmark video

The new Blackview A80 Pro is going to go on open global sales on November 29th for just $79.99  and that probably makes it the best VFM smartphone out there as it comes with a quad-camera setup featuring a Sony® 13MP quad-camera. Quite nicely, Blackview released an unboxing and hands-on video of the device so that you can see it in action before its official release. What’s even more impressive is that -besides the charger- you also get a pair of earphones, a case, and a screen protector in the box! Let’s check out the video.

As you can see, the A80 Pro scores 99.720 points on the AnTuTu benchmark v8.1.4 and that’s an excellent score for a less-than-$80 smartphone. But besides the benchmark score, real-life performance like gaming seems smooth and fluid. The Blackview A80 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by the MediaTeK Helio P25 Octa-Core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Blackview A80 Pro

What makes it stand out among other budget phones is its Sony® IMX258 13MP quad rear camera. Also, it sports a 4680mAh big battery despite its 8.8mm slim body. That battery should last more than a day on a single charge. In terms of cellular coverage, it supports global LTE network bands, which makes it suitable for travelers or businessmen.

Blackview A80 Pro

In addition, there is a 6.49″ in-cell display and the front panel reaches 90.3% screen/body ratio. It comes with HD+ resolution which is good for the market segment and price and colors are vivid. Speaking about colors, the A80 Pro comes in 4 color variations: Gradient Blue, Emerald Green, Interstellar Black, and Coral Red.

Blackview A80 Pro

Lastly, it is equipped with a USB Type-C port which is rare to find in the category as well as an LED notification light and 3.5mm audio jack. Definitely a very decent device in its price range. If you’re interested in this phone, keep your eyes on its November 29th global open sales at Aliexpress. You can also join the A80 Pro Giveaway to get one for free.

Motorola One Hyper to launch in Brazil on December 3

It has been nearly two weeks since the launch of the Motorola Razr but it appears Motorola still has at least one more phone to launch before the year runs out. The manufacturer has announced that it will unveil a new device on the 3rd of December in Brazil, and based on the teaser poster, we know the launch is for the Motorola One Hyper.

The Motorola One Hyper will be the first phone from the manufacturer with a pop-up selfie camera. Live photos and specs of the device leaked last month and they revealed the phone will have a 32MP pop-up selfie camera that slides out from the top right corner while the rear will house 64MP + 8MP dual camera sensors.

Motorola One Hyper launch

The phone is said to support 4K video recording at 30fps, 1080p slow-motion recording at 120fps, and HD slow-motion recording at 240fps.

The rest of the specs are a 6.39-inch LCD FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 675 processor with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. It will also have NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and an audio jack. The leak also revealed it has a 3600mAh battery with support for 15W TurboCharge and runs Android 9 Pie out of the box.

The poster says the event will begin at 9:30 am local time but there is no info about the venue.

This may not be the last Motorola phone to launch this year as the Moto G8 has still not been announced.

 

Chuwi HiPen H6 styplus is released and compatible with Microsoft Surface Series

During the Indiegogo campaign for the powerful and portable Chuwi UBook Pro that comes with Core m3- 8100Y CPU and 8GB/128GB configuration, the Chinese manufacturer introduced the HiPen H6 Stylus with 4096 pressure points, an upgrade over the 2048 points of the previous model. What’s more interesting is the fact that, besides UBook Pro, the HiPen is compatible with Microsoft’s Surface tablets and laptops too!

Chuwi Stylus

Using HiPen H6 in conjunction with a professional drawing software allows the user to draw lines using the 4096 pressure levels and achieve different thicknesses. The more pressure sensitivity a stylus has, the more you will be able to vary the size of your strokes with pressure.Chuwi Stylus

Also, taking notes or editing a document is more comfortable thanks to the palm rejection of the tablet software as well as the HiPen’s ability to perceive your palm intelligently. Multi-touch displays can recognize the writing of the stylus just right.

Chuwi UBook Pro StylusThe combination of a high-density Li-ion battery and intelligent power management of the HiPen H6 provides up to 90 days of continuous writing and up to 180 days of standby. And if the battery goes to 0%, it can be quickly recharged via a microUSB port. Instead of replacing AAAA batteries as frequently as a regular stylus, it can be more economical without purchasing a battery.

Chuwi UBook Pro

The Chuwi HiPen H6 uses the MPP that stands for Microsoft Pen Protocol that is the same used on Microsoft’s Surface devices so it works flawlessly on them too. The big difference between Chuwi’s and Microsoft’s own stylus is that it costs just 1/5 the price of a surface pen! If you want to learn more about it, visit the official product page. You can also participate in the UBook Pro Giveaway.

Xiaomi Mijia Translator goes official for ¥1299 ($184)

Xiaomi has launched a new smartphone without much publicity but the most important aspect is the translation function. The product is dubbed Xiaomi Mijia Translator and is manufactured by one of Xiaomi’s ecological chain companies – Qingping Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. The product will be sold simultaneously on Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Home, JD.com, and Tmall. It is priced at 1299 yuan ($184).Xiaomi Mijia Translator

The MIJIA Translator comes with a 6-microphone array technology to achieve two-way pickup, automatically determine the direction of the speaker, and shield the left and right sides of the fuselage to make the translation more accurate. Since it is a translator, the basic function is language translation. Unlike most products in the market that deploys software algorithms alone, the 6-microphone array is a hardware arrangement designed to aid voice translation. You won’t need to take the device close to your mouth for it to pick up the words. Xiaomi Mijia Translator

The Mijia Translator comes with a decent 8MP camera which can be used for photo and video capture. ost importantly, the camera can be used to take pictures of things that need to be translated such as restaurant menus in a foreign language, street signs, shopping receipts, etc. This is no doubt a good one for tourist and backpackers. You get support for 18 different languages spoken by persons living in over 170 different countries across the globe.

The device features with a 4.1-inch LCD IPS display with a resolution of 720×1280 pixels and a physical home button at the front. It is equipped with 1GB of RAM as well as 8GB of internal storage.

The device comes with a single SIM card slot and also has WiFi connectivity. For interface, it runs on Android 8.1 Go edition. The device also comes with important applications for travellers such as Exchange rate conversion. Keeping the light on is a 3000mAh battery with a USB-C port.

 

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Buy the Asus ROG Phone 2 at a Lowered Price from Giztop [$30 OFF Coupon]

If you love playing popular games on your mobile phone, you’d ideally prefer buying one of the numerous gaming-centric handsets that are currently available in the market.

ASUS ROG Phone 2 Gaming Phone

If you are looking for a gaming phone that fits inside your budget, there aren’t too many options available. You’d end up settling for an inexpensive alternative that doesn’t suit your fancy.

It looks like those looking for a high-end gaming smartphone that doesn’t cost a bomb are in for a treat. As part of its latest promo, Giztop is doling a noteworthy discount on the Asus’ next-generation gaming smartphone dubbed the ROG 2 Gaming Phone (ASUS ROG Phone 2).

Aside from offering different variants of the coveted ROG Phone 2 for lowered prices, the Chinese e-tailer is also giving its Europe-based users, as well as other users located in the rest of the world a chance to get $30 off at the time of checking out. We will talk about how you can get the discount in just a bit.

Asus ROG Phone 2 [EU]

European buyers can choose between the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, black-tinted variant or go for the slightly larger model that ships with 12GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage space. Let’s check out the discounts you can get on these variants.

The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Asus ROG Phone 2 model usually retails for $569, but Giztop is offering it for a lowered price of only $529. The 12GB RAM+256GB ROM variant usually carries a steep price tag of $1,199, but if you order it from Giztop, you can get it for a considerably reduced price of just $1,159.

ASUS ROG Phone 2

In addition to the aforesaid discounts, Europe based consumers will get faster shipping and do not even need to pay customs tax as the handset will be shipped from Giztop’s European warehouse. But that’s not all.

You can grab an extra $30 off by applying coupon code AOG230 during the checkout process. In other words, you can get the larger model for just $1,129 and the other variant for a reduced price of $499. To make the most out of this offer, follow this link and place your order now.

Asus ROG Phone 2 [Global]

Crafted for avid mobile phone gamers located outside Europe, this Asus ROG Phone 2 comes in 8GB RAM+128 ROM, as well as 12GB RAM+512GB ROM variants. Furthermore, you can choose between the Original or International ROM under the Software drop-down option.

The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model usually retails for $699, but you can buy it for only $549 through Giztop. Those who prefer using a more power-packed handset can go for the 12GB RAM+512GB ROM model which has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of $959. Without the discount, the variant retails for $1,109.

Asus ROG Phone 2

There’s more for you to cheer about. You can grab an extra $30 off on both variants by applying coupon code AOG230 at the time of checking out. As a result, you can get the 12GB RAM+512GB ROM model for $929, while the 8GB RAM+128 ROM variant’s already reduced asking price comes down to just $519. An absolute steal at this price, the Asus ROG Phone 2 boasts an impressive array of features:

  • 6.59-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate
  • An in-display fingerprint scanner
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor
  • Adreno 640 GPU
  • 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS2.1 ROM
  • 48MP+13MP dual AI rear camera
  • 24MP front camera
  • ROG Gaming X mode UI based on Android 9.0 OS
  • 6000mAh battery that supports 30W ROG HyperCharge with Quick Charge 4.0+

You can visit this link to get the discount and use the coupon. Note that the aforesaid coupon code is slated to expire on December 5th.

Redmi K30 (4G variant) specs leaks again

The Redmi K30 will be Redmi’s first 5G smartphone but it appears there will be a 4G variant too. This should have a cheaper price tag and will most likely be the variant that will launch in countries where 5G is yet to go mainstream. Specs of this 4G variant have now leaked on Weibo.

These specs are a bit similar to those that leaked yesterday but there are some key differences too. According to the source who goes by Meng Chen Guangyu, the Redmi K30 4G will have a 6.66-inch FHD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is an LCD screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Redmi will use COF packaging technology for production and the phone will have Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Redmi K30 4G alleged specs

The leakster adds that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G processor which is a more powerful version of the Snapdragon 730 inside the Redmi K20. The base model will have 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage but we expect there will be an 8GB RAM model and storage variants will reach 256GB.

Unlike yesterday’s leak which said the primary rear camera is a 60MP Sony IMX686, this one says the primary rear camera is a 64MP sensor and it is paired with an 8MP telephoto camera, a 13MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP sensor which should be for macro photography. The selfie cameras are also different. Rather than a 32MP + ToF sensor, this says it is a 20MP + 2MP depth sensor.

The Redmi K30 4G will have multi-function NFC, an IR blaster, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Its battery is also not 5000mAh but 4500mAh which is still bigger than that of its predecessor. There is also support for 27W fast charge just like w have on the Mi 9. The phone will run MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box and have a starting price of ¥1999 (~$285).

Just like yesterday’s leak, we advise you to take the above specs with a grain of salt.

 

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Honor BYBLUE’s Smart Gimbal Camera launched for 199 yuan ($28)

During the V30 series launch event yesterday, Huawei equally launched a number of other products, including smart home gadgets. The company equally unveiled the Honor BYBLUE’s Smart Gimbal Camera.

The Honor BYBLUE’s Smart Gimbal Camera adopts a minimalist design, has a small Q-shaped body and is said to be quite powerful. It is equally very portable such that it doesn’t take up too much space.Honor BYBLUE's Smart Gimbal Camera

The smart camera comes with AI human shape detection function, AI motion detection function, and AI sound detection function. These features are deployed to help keep real-time surveillance over the house. The camera offers 360° panoramic field of view and 100° vertical monitoring. The camera also offers a resolution of 1080P. With the ultra-high-definition image quality, images can be seen clearly even in a dark environment.Honor BYBLUE's Smart Gimbal Camera

Additionally, the camera can be used to call a mobile phone and vice versa, like an intercom system. It can easily be used by the elderly and children. The camera can also be paired with the smart life app.

ASUS Zenfone 5Z gets Android 10 stable update

Early this month, ASUS released the Android 10 stable update for the Zenfone 6/ASUS 6Z. Now its the turn of its 2018 flagship – the Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL). The update has begun rolling out to both the Indian variant and global variant (WW) of the device.

ASUS Zenfone 5Z featured

The Zenfone 5Z gets new features of Android 10 such as an improved notification system, dark mode, smart replies, new emojis and more. The update also removes some ZenUI features that appear to be useless.

Changelog

  • Upgraded system to Android 10
  • Removed Google Play system update
  • Removed Page Marker, ZeniMoki, Selfie Master, Beauty Live, Kids Mode, Easy Mode, weather animation setting, AI charging, WebStorage, Go2 Pay, Report Location in Safeguard, and Yandex cloud option in File Manager
  • Removed the support of Twin app for “Arena of Valor, PUBG, Vainglory, and Injustice 2”
  • Upgraded APN settings
  • Add the APN setting of Canada Public Mobile
  • Modify ASUS APN Setting
  • Moved Themes and Mobile Manager to Advanced Settings

ASUS advises that you back up your data before the update. There is also an option to downgrade back to Android 9 but you will erase all your data. Also, do note that some third-party apps are not compatible with Android 10 yet.

The Zenfone 5Z was announced in February 2018 but didn’t go on sale until June. It has a 6.2-inch 1080 x 2246 display with a wide notch at the top. There is a Snapdragon 845 processor under the hood with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. On the back of the phone are dual 12MP + 8MP cameras while an 8MP camera sits in front for selfies. The Zenfone 5Z also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, and an audio jack. It packs a 3300mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

When it launched, it ran Android 8 Oreo out of the box. It is safe to say this is its last major OS update.

 

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