Huawei shipped over 7 Million Mate 30 series units in 60 days, registers 75% YoY growth

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Nov 25, 2019

Huawei’s U.S. ban might have hampered its growth to some extent, however, the company still seems to be doing pretty well. At the Huawei MatePad Pro & MateBook D launch conference earlier today in China, Huawei’s Richard Yu revealed some interesting statistics about its recent models.

Huawei has shipped more than 7 million units of the Mate 30 series globally in the past 60 days. Considering how Mate 30 is still not available in most global markets, this is a pretty big deal. What’s more, this also marks a staggering 75% YoY increase in shipments for the Mate series. It’s very likely that a majority of the units were shipped within China.

Richard Yu also revealed that its Huawei Watch GT 2 is also doing well. The company managed to sell over 1 million GT2 watches in the past 45 days. Huawei reached this figure a solid 3 months ahead of last year’s Watch GT model. He also added that Huawei is now the largest watch manufacturer in China.

q3 2019 tablet market — China’s Q3 2019 tablet market | Source: Huawei event

Huawei is also China largest tablet manufacturer in terms of market share right now, leading over Apple by a considerable margin. The company expects to sell around 2 million units of the Huawei MediaPad M6 by the end of 2019. And with the MatePad Pro, Huawei should further strengthen its position in China’s tablet market in the coming months.

The Huawei MatePad Pro comes with a large 10.8-inch punch-hole display, with Kirin 990 processor, a huge battery with 15W wireless charging as well as reverse wireless charging and a smart stylus with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. There’s a 5G version of the tablet coming in early 2020 as well.

Realme releases Android 10 Stable update roadmap for its models

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 25, 2019

Realme has its own custom-version of OPPO’s ColorOS 7 which is based on Android 10. The update roadmaps both for China and India released earlier are for beta ROM. Realme has now released the Android 10 Stable update roadmap for its models. This was unveiled by Realme Mobiles CEO Madhav Sheth via a tweet today.

The Android 10 update will usher in a new ColorOS 7 customized for Realme phones. The timeline extends from Q1 to Q3 2020. The Realme 3 Pro and Realme XT will be the first to get the Android 10 update and that will be in January 2020. The Realme X and Realme 5 Pro will join the train in February while the Realme X2 Pro is scheduled to get its own OTA update in March.

Further, the Realme 3 and 3i will join the train in April and the Realme 5 and 5s will get updated in May 2020. Realme 2 Pro will get its own update in June. The Realme C2 is also expected to get the Android 10 update in Q3 2020.

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The ColorOS 7 brings a lighter visual interface that’s easy on the eyes and less saturated in colors. It comes with a system-wide dark mode, three-finger screenshot and editing, a special flashback button for multitasking, new UI customization options, and the new OPPO Sans font as well. You can read all about the new features ColorOS 7 brings from our launch article.

Huawei’s smartphone sales in Europe remain flat YoY in Q3 2019, reveals Canalys report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 25, 2019

The latest Canalys report lends an overview of smartphone sales and the overall market share of global manufacturers in Europe. According to the report, Europe has recorded maximum sales volume in the third quarter of 2019, with shipments growing at an average rate of 8% year-on-year. It is interesting to note that Huawei comes in second place, right after Samsung, despite its failure to attain Google’s Google Mobile Service (GMS) certification.

Ever since the US trade ban, Huawei has been unable to get a GMS license for its Mate 30 series, hampering sales in the global market. Despite the supposed handicap, Huawei’s smartphone sales volume has rebounded by nearly 36.5% to 11.6 million units since the second quarter of 2019. Huawei sold 11.7 million units back in Q3 2018, and the difference is negligible.

According to the Canalys report, the surge came in primarily from Eastern and Central Europe, which recorded 26% growth as compared to the same period last year. Sales in Western Europe, however, declined by 17%. Samsung made the best possible use of this opportunity. While the difference in sales volume between the South Korean and Chinese tech giants were 3.1 million units in Q3 2018, the gap widened to 7.1 million units during the same period this year. Samsung recorded an annual growth of 26%, increasing its total market share to 35.7%.

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Apple came in third recording a sales decline of 4% from Q3 2018, with a total of 9.8 million units. Xiaomi takes the fourth spot with significant growth of 73% year-on-year, with 5.5 million units being sold in Q3 2019, increasing its market share to 10.5%. Xiaomi’s growth is the direct result of the company’s aggressive expansion strategy in the region since last year. HMD Global takes fifth place by selling nearly 900k units, recording a market share of 1.8%. HMD’s sales declined by 21% since Q3 2018 when it sold 1.2 million units, recording a market share of 2.4%.

Canalys analyst Mo Jia explains that the situation in Europe is vastly different from the United States of America where the highest sales volume comes from network carriers. In Europe, however, the sales volume is evenly split between operators and open channels, i.e. showrooms that sell unlocked devices at full price. This is what makes Europe a lucrative business destination for Chinese smartphone manufacturers since the profit margins are higher on mid to high-end devices.

With the fragmented implementation of the 5G spectrum in 2020, numerous OEMs are expected to partner with network providers within Europe in a bid to sell their devices. The European market is expected to witness an invasion of mid to high-range smartphones in 2020.

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Huawei M-Pencil Stylus launched with 10 hour battery life & wireless charging

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Sean

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Nov 25, 2019

Huawei has just announced its latest entry in the MatePad series, the MatePad Pro. As suggested by the name, it is the latest tablet from the company which will incorporate powerful specs to increase productivity and viability options for the device. And this leads to the introduction of the MatePad Pro’s new stylus, the M-Pencil. It is not a new innovative gadget but definitely one that will make the MatePad more viable for individuals in the creative fields and other professionals.

The tablet market has been a bit stagnated over the past few months with Apple and Samsung being the most popular options so far. Since WWDC 2019, Apple has taken a more standalone experience with its iPad series, so it comes as no surprise that others might have the same idea. Huawei’s MatePad Pro is being built around ‘functionality’ as its essence and in its core lies the M-Pencil stylus. During the conference, multitasking and the increased accessibility was prominently mentioned.

Huawei’s M-Pencil boasts a 10-hour battery life that can be wirelessly charged to full within an hour. The gadget features magnetic absorption and a sensitivity of 4096 which translates to an overall smooth and accurate writing experience. When the MatePad is not in use, simply tapping the screen with the tip of the M-Pencil will fire up the Huawei memo. This allows for a quick method to save or record important or daily aspects of one’s life.

Similar to the Apple Pen, the M-Pencil is also built around unique functionality and accessibility in mind. This was highlighted through the use of various different applications like WeChat app being run in parallel view via the UIKit to showcase the multi-window capabilities of the device. The MatePad Pro runs the latest EMUI 10 software and is powered by the Kirin 990 SoC paired with 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage. The tablet will ship in Wi-Fi only and LTE versions as well. The MatePad Pro could very well be a viable alternative to Apple.

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Huawei unveils Sound X Smart Speaker co-developed with Devialet

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 25, 2019

At today’s launch event, Huawei announced a new smart speaker called the Sound X. The new audio product was co-developed with Devialet, a French-audio company.

Sound X Design

The Sound X has a cylindrical design which is the best if you are aiming for 360° surround sound. It has a two-tone finish – glazed upper half and a mesh bottom. There is a cut-out on the body of the speaker for the subwoofer.

The top is where the capacitive controls are and there is a cool rainbow light effect when the speaker is on or the AI voice assistant is active.

Features

The Huawei Sound X Smart Speaker has two 3.5” subwoofers (60W in total) and uses SAM bass enhancement technology. Huawei says this is the first smart speaker with a Hi-Res certification. The bass can dive to an ultralow frequency of 40Hz, allowing you to feel the bass effect with your entire body.

The speaker has a sound intensity of 93 decibels. Even at such a high volume, sounds are not distorted and this is because the speaker uses Devialet’s Push-Push acoustic design. The Push-Push design has two symmetrical woofers installed in a confined space and cancels out noise generated at a high volume by using the back-wave thrust generated by each woofer.

There are six evenly distributed 1.5” 8W mid-range speakers alongside the subwoofers and they are tuned using Huawei’s Histen sound algorithm. The Sound X also has spatial awareness, so it adjusts sound output depending on where it is placed. There are six microphones placed around the speaker that can pick up your voice from up to 5 meters away. The combination of the 1.5GHz MediaTek MT8518 quad-core processor and anti-interference signal processing technology ensures that your commands are picked up even in a noisy environment.

Playing music from your phone is super easy. The speaker has NFC and if your phone also has NFC, all you have to do is touch it against the NFC icon on the speaker. The Sound X smart speaker can also be paired with another unit for a dual-speaker stereo mode. All you have to do is double-tap the multifunction button to quickly enter into stereo mode.

Of course, this is a smart speaker, so it is only right that you can use it to control compatible smart home products. Huawei’s HiLink technology works with products from Midea, Gree, TCL, Haier, Skyworth, Bosch, Siemens and more.

The Sound X weighs 3.5 kilograms, has a diameter of 165 millimeters and stands at 203 millimeters tall. It has 512MB of RAM and 8GB of storage. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and has a power rating of 24V 2.7A.

Price and Availability

The Sound X is priced at ¥1999 (~$284) for a single unit while the stereo set is priced at ¥3888 (~$553). It available in a single color variant called Starry Night. Pre-orders begin tomorrow at 18:08 local time and it will go on sale on December 5. The stereo set will be available at the end of December.

Samsung Galaxy S11 Geekbench listing reveals Exynos 9830 SoC (Exynos 990) and 12GB RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 25, 2019

Samsung will be debuting the Galaxy S11 series in February 2020. With few months remaining for the launch, the rumor mill is actively revealing key information on the Galaxy S11 lineup. The CAD renders of the Galaxy S11e and Galaxy S11 were revealed recently. Today, a variant of the Galaxy S11 that has a model number of SM-G968B has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The listing reveals that it is fueled by Exynos 9830.

Few weeks ago, Samsung had launched the Exynos 990 flagship chipset integrated with 5G modem. The chipset is internally being referred to as Exynos 9830 by Samsung. The same can be seen on the Geekbench 5 listing of the Galaxy S11. The alphabet ‘B’ in the SM-G986B model number suggests that it could be a Boost Mobile carrier variant of the Galaxy S11.

The Geekbench 5 listing of the smartphone reveals that it is running on the latest Android 10 OS. Moreover, it is equipped with 12 GB of RAM. The handset has respectively scored 427 and 2326 points in the single-core and multi-core tests of the benchmarking platform.

Editor’s Pick: Samsung Galaxy A81 with S Pen stylus could be in works

Samsung Galaxy S11 Specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy S11 series could be featuring a 6.4-inch Galaxy S11e, 6.7-inch Galaxy S11 and 6.9-inch Galaxy S11+ phones. As Blass had revealed, that the two smaller editions come in 4G LTE and 5G editions, but the largest model will have come with 5G support. Also, the S11 models are expected to sport curved-edge displays. A recent report had claimed that the S11 and probably S11+ phones will carry support for 120Hz refresh rate. As renders have revealed these devices have top-center positioned punch-hole displays.

While some markets will receive the Exynos 9830 edition of the Galaxy S11 series, other markets will be receiving the Snapdragon SoC variants. When it comes to photography, the Galaxy S11 could be equipped with quadruple rear cameras with 108-megapixel main lens and a 48-megapixel sensor. The S11 is expected to carry support for 10x loseless zoom and up to 100x hybrid zoom. Also, the S11 is rumored to arrive with 25W fast charging technology. It is speculated that the Galaxy S11 phones will go official on Feb. 11.

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Xiaomi Mi 10: What to expect?

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 25, 2019

Until the launch of the Mi Mix series a couple of years back, Xiaomi only launches a flagship Mi model each year. However, this year we have seen a number of offshoots of the Mi 9 flagship such as the Mi 9 Pro, and Mi 9T Pro. Attention is now gradually shifting to next year’s Mi flagship model which is expected to adopt the moniker Xiaomi Mi 10. Some expected details of the flagship Mi 10 have now appeared online and we serve you first here on Gizmochina.

Samsung — The Xiaomi Mi 10 will use a similar punch-hole design as the Galaxy S10

Xiaomi recently disclosed that it plans to launch up to ten 5G smartphones next year. Obviously, the Mi 10 will be among the flagship models with top-level configuration including ae 5G modem. Here are some of what we know so far about the upcoming flagship.

The Mi 10 is expected to launch around March next year and is said to adopt a curved OLED display design. The display will also have the 120Hz refresh rate which would deliver smooth gaming experience to its users. The flagship model is also touted to come with a punch-hole design for the selfie camera with a diameter that may be less than 2mm. The Vivo S5 was recently launched as the first non-Samsung model to have a punch-hole OLED screen.

At the rear aspect, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is likely to retain the Yuba bikes-styled Quad camera setup with all four sensors lining up behind each other in a vertical direction. There are equally rumours of a 108MP main camera sensor among the array.

Furthermore, the Mi 10 will no doubt be powered by Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 865 chipset and would have a UFS 3.0 flash memory. The chipset would have a 5G modem onboard with support for NSA/SA networks. The device is also expected to have support for 40W wireless fast charging which Xiaomi is reportedly already testing or may even come with 50W wireless charging support. At the moment, the highest wireless charger rating from Xiaomi is 30W. We may also see Xiaomi’s 100W Super Charge Turbo wired charger ship with the device. The fast charger was tipped to arrive in Xiaomi phones next year so the Mi 10 may be the first.

Another rumour making the rounds is that the Mi 10 series would include the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. This isn’t new as the present Mi 9 flagship launched earlier this year had a Mi 9 Pro model. There is no word yet as to the distinguishing features between both variants.

Huawei Mate X has its Second Hand Units Sold for Twice the Retail Price

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Sean

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Nov 25, 2019

Every year, the smartphone industry innovates in a notable manner that leads to popular trends being created. The best example for 2019 would be the in-display fingerprint scanner and the foldable displays. Samsung was one of the first to the race with its infamous Samsung Galaxy Fold that had brought the future near but with its own shortcomings. Similarly, Huawei joined the foldable party with the launch of the Mate X. However, unlike the Galaxy Fold, the Mate X seems to be in pretty short supply. Huawei’s foldable units are reportedly being sold second hand for twice the price owing to limited supplies.

According to a past report, Huawei’s Mate X had sold out within minutes after officially going on sale (being sold for 16,999 Yuan or roughly $2,417). This points to the fact that the device is already a success with the company’s home market. However, the company is still behind shipment as it is struggling to supply the increasing demand. As of today, the Mate X has been completely sold out three times since its official launch.

Owing to this explosive popularity, a few owners of the Mate X have decided to resell their devices for hefty prices. In certain cases, the Mate X was seen being sold for twice the original price. The second-hand trading platforms are being flooded with bids as high as 39,000 or even about 50,000 Yuan. Considering the actual price is 16,999 Yuan, it translates to two or even three times the resale value of a device. In other words, a massive profit margin is being made as the device is being circulated online through unofficial channels.

The Chinese tech giant has hit all the right notes with its customers with the Huawei Mate X. Unfortunately, the second-hand trend might lead to some issues regarding future sales or even fake units being used to trick buyers. So for now, readers should be wary of any unofficial sale of the foldable smartphone and are advised to wait for the official sale that will arrive in the near future.

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Huawei MatePad Pro 5G version will launch in Q1 2020

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 25, 2019

The Huawei MatePad Pro launched in China today with features not seen on any tablet before. It is not only the first tablet with a punch-hole display but it is also the first tablet with support for reverse wireless charging. No, it is not the first tablet with wireless charging, the Nexus 7 (2013) supports wireless charging too.

The new tablet is powered by the Kirin 990 processor but a more powerful version will arrive next year. Huawei’s CEO, Yu Chengdong, disclosed at the launch that the MatePad Pro will get a 5G version next year. That version should be powered by the Kirin 990 5G which not only has a built-in 5G modem but has its cores clocked at a higher speed.

The MatePad Pro 5G version will launch in the first quarter of 2020. Based on the timeline, the device may arrive alongside the Huawei P40 series.

Other than the difference in the processor and network (5G support), we expect the MatePad Pro 5G to have a bigger battery capacity. The MatePad Pro has a 7250mAh battery capacity, slightly smaller than the 7500mAh battery of the MediaPad 10.8. We presume Huawei will include a 7500mAh battery in the 5G version of its new tablet. And of course, expect a higher price tag.

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Huawei MatePad Pro with 10.8-inch punch-hole display, Kirin 990, huge battery with 15W wireless charging is official

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 25, 2019

Through an unveil event in China, Huawei announced the arrival of the MatePad Pro. It has debuted as the most powerful Android tablet ever. The flagship tablet is driven by Kirin 990 and it boasts an impressive screen space as it features a punch-hole display. Also, the device houses a massive battery that comes with fast wireless charging support.

Huawei MatePad Pro Specifications and Features

The MatePad Pro measures 159 x 246 x 7.2mm and it weighs 460 grams. The tablet is equipped with a 10.8-inch display with rounded corners. The IPS LCD display that features a punch-hole for the front camera supports quad HD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and DCI-P3 color gamut. With 4.9mm slim bezels around the display, the MatePad Pro promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.

The 7nm Kirin 990 chipset fuels the MatePad Pro along with up to 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. There is a nanoSD card slot onboard for expanding its storageThe tablet is equipped with a huge 7,250mAh battery that support 40W rapid charging. However, the device ships with 20W fast charger. There is also support for 15W wireless charging and 7.5W reverse wireless charging on the MatePad Pro.

Editor’s Pick: Huawei MateBook D 15 and MateBook D 14 laptops go official in China

The EMUI 10 flavored Android 10 OS runs on the device. There is a multi-screen collaborative feature on the MatePad Pro that allow users to clone the phone’s interface on its screen. This feature can be used to transfer files between the devices conveniently. The cloned phone on the MatePad Pro can be also used to answer phone calls and send/receive text messages. By connecting the optional keyboard, the tablet’s interface will switch to computer mode to offers users with a friendly desktop PC experience.

The rear shell of the MatePad Pro has a 13-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture. It comes with features like phase detection autofocus and LED flash. On the front is an 8-megapixel camera with f/20 aperture. The device comes with support for M-Pencil stylus that 4096-level pressure sensitivity nib. The stylus can be charged wirelessly by simply attaching to the device.

With Histen 6.0 audio support, the quad speakers of the MatePad Pro can produce surround sound experience. The other features of the MatePad Pro are Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS (only on LTE edition) and USB-C. Lastly, there is no fingerprint scanner on the MatePad Pro and it also lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Huawei MatePad Pro Pricing and Release Date

Here are the pricing of the different variants of the Huawei MatePad Pro

MatePad Pro Wi-Fi only edition
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 3,299 Yuan (~$469)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 3,399 Yuan (~$484)

MatePad Pro LTE edition
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 3,799 Yuan (~$540)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 4,499 Yuan (~$569)

Color variants: Danxia Orange, Castle Peak, Fritillaria White and Night Ash

The optional magnetic keyboard case and M-Pencil stylus are respectively priced at 499 Yuan and 699 Yuan.

The sales of the Huawei MatePad Pro will begin in China on Dec. 12. From Dec. 25, the Chinese firm will be selling MatePad Pro combo edition with M-Pencil stylus and magnetic keyboard. Its Wi-Fi only 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition is priced at 4,999 Yuan (~$711) and its LTE enabled 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition costs 5,999 Yuan (~$853).

Huawei MatePad Pro 5G is Coming in Early 2020

At the unveil event of the MatePad Pro, the Chinese firm also confirmed that it will be launching the MatePad Pro 5G edition in the first quarter of 2020. Probably, it could be fueled by the Kirin 990 5G chipset and it may break cover at the launch event of the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro flagship phones.

Richard Yu: Huawei will not enter the field of home appliances

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Airyl Jaszly

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Nov 25, 2019

Huawei consumer business CEO Richard Yu said at the MatePad Pro launch conference today that the company has no interest in entering the home appliance field in the future. According to him, the company wants to focus predominantly on mobile phones, smart audio products, computer product and tablets, as well as other smart consumer products such as smart wear, smart bracelets and smart watches.

This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen Richard Yu express absolutely no interest in home appliances. During the China Household Appliances and Consumer Electronics Expo in Shanghai on March 14th, the company took a deep dive into the smart home products market with their smart TVs, as well as applying a bigger focus towards AI development.

During that Expo, Richard Yu claimed that the company “has a selfishness in doing IoT. Our goal is to improve the stickiness of smart terminal users. Therefore, Huawei IoT and Huawei mobile phones are a whole and inseparable. In the future, your home hardware can be controlled by Huawei mobile phones.”

This is in stark contrast to their competitors, especially Xiaomi who have invested heavily into all sorts of home appliances that connect to their Mi Home infrastructure. According to Richard Yu, the company will never make smart hardware for home appliances, and will only provide consumers with a seamless experiences on pre-existing products.

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Huawei MateBook D 15 and MateBook D 14 laptops go official in China

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Jeet

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Nov 25, 2019

At a launch event in China today, along with the MatePad Pro and Sound X smart speaker, the company has also launched the Huawei MateBook D, as it had promised earlier.

Huawei Mate D 15, as the name suggests, features a 15.6-inch IPS Full HD display offering a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 87 percent screen-to-body ratio, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 178-degree viewing angle.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Intel’s 10th generation Core i7 processor which is coupled with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics processor. It is packed with up to 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD storage and 1TB HDD.

It also comes with Shark Fin 2.0 Silent Fan which the company says it has used for stronger air volume which greatly improves heat dissipation and is also claimed to be super quiet. As for the ports, the Huawei MateBook D 15 comes with a USB 2.0 port, USB 3.0 port, 3.5mm headphone jack, HMDI port, another USB 3.0 port, and a USB Type-C port.

The device has 16.9mm thickness and comes in a 1.9Kg aluminum alloy body which makes it light, thin and portable. The company also added that the MateBook D 15 comes equipped with a lightweight 65W USB-C power adapter which is weighing about 160 grams.

Along with this, the company has also announced a compact version of this laptop, dubbed as Huawei MateBook D 14. As the name suggests, it comes with a 14-inch Full HD display and most of the specifications remains same as the 15.6-inch model.

The 14-inch model of the MateBook D measures just 15.9mm in thickness, same as the Apple MacBook Air and weighs at 1.38kg and supports 180-degree screen opening and closing. Both the models come with one-touch power button which comes with an integrated fingerprint recognition.

Huawei has also launched the MateBook D Ryzen version, which is using AMD dual channel memory design which the company claims can improve the graphics performance by more than 30 percent. It comes with AMD R5 3500U chipset with up to 16GB of RAM.

Interestingly, the company has confirmed that all three models come pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, which is a major win for the Chinese company which has been on Entity List, effectivity banning the company from doing business with the United States-based firms.

As for the battery life, the company is promising about 13 hours of battery life for office work on single charge, 13.2 hours of Full HD video playback and 12 hours of web browsing. The Huawei MateBook D series comes in two color options — Black and Grey.

Pricing and Availability Details

Huawei MateBook D 15
- i5/MX250/8GB/256GB SSD + 1TB HDD — 5,299 yuan
- i5/MX250/16GB/256GB SSD + 1TB HDD — 5,599 yuan
- i7/MX250/16GB/256GB SSD + 1TB HDD — 6,599 yuan
- Ryzen – R5/8GB/256GB SSD + 1TB HDD — 3,999 yuan
- Ryzen – i5/8GB/256GB SSD + 1TB HDD — 4,299 yuan
Huawei MateBook D 14
- i5/MX250/8GB/512GB SSD — 5,199 yuan
- i5/MX250/16GB/512GB SSD — 5,499 yuan
- i7/MX250/16GB/512GB SSD — 6,499 yuan
- Ryzen – R5/8GB/512GB SSD — 3,999 yuan
- Ryzen – R5/16GB/512GB SSD — 4,999 yuan

All the models are now up for pre-orders in China and the company has confirmed that they will go on sale from 3rd December.

Xiaomi launches Donlim Multi-function Breakfast Machine

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Airyl Jaszly

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Nov 25, 2019

Earlier today, Xiaomi launched their latest device, something we haven’t really seen from the company before. The new Multi-function Breakfast Machine comes from Xiaomi partner Donlim, and has five cooking methods built into the device. It’s an extremely interesting take on portable kitchens, and could be useful in a lot of ways.

The Multi-function Breakfast Machine comes with a bread toaster and electric stove. The toaster obviously toasts toast, but the electric stove allows you to steam, stir-fry, boil and make essentially anything you can make on a normal stove. Between these two cooking methods, you can produce basically any breakfast imaginable pretty quickly.

That’s not all of course. Purchasing the Donlim means you get the full suite of breakfast appliances. There’s a built-in 1.2L large capacity pot, which is also equipped with a 304 stainless steel steame. Then there’s also a Teflon non-stick coated frying pan for frying everything you need. There’s a also a pull tray for removing bread chips from the toaster.

The Donlim Multi-function Breakfast Machine goes on sale for 359 yuan, which puts it at about $52. This isn’t all that bad considering all the extras that come with the cooker, and we’d like to see the idea get expanded further in the future with more fixments added to the product.

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Huawei Nova 6 is coming with 32MP dual selfie cameras with autofocus

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 25, 2019

Last week on Friday, Huawei had released a teaser video of the upcoming Nova 6 5G smartphone to reveal its front and rear design. Today, the Chinese firm has shared a new video through its Weibo account. The teaser video reveals that the Nova 6 5G’s dual front-facing camera setup will include a 32-megapixel sensor.

The Huawei Nova 6 5G’ new teaser video shows that it can capture selfie shots with amazing clarity. The phone is equipped with a punch-hole display. The wider punch-hole houses two selfie cameras and one of them is a 32-megapixel lens.

The front-facing dual cameras of the Huawei Nova 6 5G will allow it to capture 105-degree ultrawide selfies without using a selfie stick. Moreover, the Nova 6 5G phone also offers autofocus function for capturing better selfie shots.

Editor’s Pick: Huawei Mate X sold out within minutes for the third time in China

Huawei Nova 6 5G Specifications (Rumored)

The Huawei Nova 6 rumors has revealed that it will come equipped with an IPS LCD display panel. The Kirin 990 5G chipset is expected to power the smartphone. It is speculated that there could be a 4G version of the phone. It could be arriving in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants and UFS 2.1 storage models like 128 GB and 256 GB.

The 32-megapixel selfie camera of the Nova 6 could be coupled with a 12-megapixel lens. Its rear side could be featuring a 60-megapixel + 16-megapixl + 12-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. Its primary lens could be the upcoming Sony IMX686. It could be coming with a 4,000mAh battery that may carry support for 40W rapid charging. The handset is fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

It is speculated that 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions of the Nova 6 5G will be respectively priced at 3,499 Yuan (~$497), 3,799 Yuan (~$539) and 4,099 Yuan (~$582). It is expected to release in color editions like purple, black, blue and red. The Huawei Nova 6 will be made official on Dec. 5. Readers are recommended to take the specs and pricing info the Nova 6 with a grain of salt.

Xiaomi now aims to take on Samsung and Apple in Europe

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Jeet

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Nov 25, 2019

Market research firm Canalys has revealed new data about the smartphone market share for the European market. In the data, South Korean giant Samsung emerged as the leading brand with around 35.7 percent market share.

Following Samsung is Huawei, which has managed to capture around 22.2 percent market share and US-based Apple got the third spot with around 18.6 percent market share. Xiaomi, the Chinese brand has come fourth with around 10.5 percent market share.

Now, Lu Weibing, an executive of the Chinese company said that the company is now aiming to take on the likes of Samsung and Apple to get a bigger market share in the European market.

For the third quarter of this year, i.e. Q3 2019, Xiaomi capture 10.5 percent of the European market, representing growth of 73 percent with shipments of 5.5 million smartphone units.

In comparison, Samsung sold 18.7 million units while Huawei and Apple 11.6 million and 9.8 million phones in the third quarter of this year. HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones, is ranked third in the market with 1.8 percent share and shipments of over 900,000 units.

Xiaomi has been growing rapidly in several markets, including India. As per the Counterpoint Research, Xiaomi is dominating the Indian online smartphone market with a market share of around 38 percent while Realme is the second brand with a growth of 4.5 times compared to same period last year.

In the online sales market in India, Samsung comes third, thanks to the South Korean company’s online-exclusive Galaxy M-series which is now being made available in the offline market as well. Vivo and OnePlus have grabbed the fourth and fifth position while Vivo is ranked first when it comes to low-end segment.

Realme X50 5G launching soon with dual punch-hole display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 25, 2019

Realme smartphone brand was introduced in India last year and it arrived in China this year. Even though Realme is a relatively new brand compared to rivals, it has gained a lot of popularity in a short span of time. The recently launched Realme X2 Pro flagship phone has gained good popularity and the company is also working on to launch its 5G phone in China since the past few months. Realme had recently confirmed that it will be among the first manufacturers to use Qualcomm’s new dual-mode 5G chipset. It appears that the Realme’s first 5G phone’s arrival is close at hand as Realme China CMO Xu Qi has revealed some key details on it. He revealed that the company’s first 5G smartphone will be arriving as Realme X50 5G He stressed that with the new 5G lineup, Realme dares to break the conventional norms of technology.

Xu Qi further confirmed that the X50 5G will support both NSA and SA 5G networks. The teaser image released by him reveals a dual punch-hole setup housing the two front cameras. It appears quite similar to the Redmi K30 5G phone that is scheduled to launch in China next month. Qi further revealed that the device is branded True X50, and explained the reason behind the nomenclature. While the X denotes Realme’s maiden lineup that offers users a leapfrog experience, 5 stands for 5G connectivity, while 0 represents Realme’s open 5G leap year.

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None of the technical specifications of the X50 5G are currently known. Considering the recent teasers, it is possible that Realme might launch the smartphone in China by the end of December. Qualcomm will officially reveal its dual-mode flagship SoC between December 3 and 5 at the Snapdragon Tech Summit. It could be debuting as Snapdragon 865 chipset. Realme is expected to launch the X50 5G shortly after the event.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 735 could be the first dual-mode chipset designed for mid-range smartphones. Reports that surfaced earlier this year had claimed that Realme could use an SD700-series SoC to power the X50. Things are adding up as the launch date approaches, and it is likely that Realme plans to use the SD735 under the hood of the X50 5G. Rumors further suggest that Realme could also be working on an X50 Pro, featuring the flagship SD865 SoC. However, readers are advised to digest this information with a pinch of salt, as there has been no official confirmation on the subject as of yet.

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Honor V30 series smartphones teased to feature RYYB filter matrix camera

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Jeet

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Nov 25, 2019

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has scheduled a launch event in China tomorrow, i.e. on 26th November where the company will be launching its much-anticipated Honor V30 and V30 Pro smartphones.

Ahead of the official launch, the company has been teasing some major features of the smartphone. Today, Honor has revealed another major highlight of the smartphone through a teaser video.

The company has revealed that the Honor V30 will come with RYYB filter matrix for the camera sensor. The video shows Red, Yellow, and Blue colors and at the end, the writeup reads: “Light and shadow matrix charm is not only seen.”

Honor V30 RYYB

This indicates that the phone will come with RYYB filter, which is similar to the camera setup seen on the Huawei P30 and Mate 30 series devices. The feature enables camera sensor to get more light which results in impressive low-light performance.

Previous leaks have revealed that the Honor V30 and V30 Pro will come equipped with a 6.57-inch IPS LCD display. Honor has revealed the present of a dual selfie camera system that will be made available a pill-shaped cutout on the screen and the display will offer a screen-to-body ratio of 91.46 percent.

Under the hood, both the devices will come powered by the company’s own Kirin 990 5G chipset that will bring support SA (Standalone) and NSA (Non-Standalone) dual-mode 5G connectivity. Its noteworthy that the Honor V30 series will be the first 5G smartphones from the company.

As per the reports, the Honor V30 may come in variants like 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. On the other hand, the Pro model could be coming to China in variants like 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage which has already been benchmarked on AnTuTu with an impressive score.

Coming to the camera department, both the smartphones are expected to feature triple rear-mounted cameras. While the V30 may feature a 40-megapixel Sony IMX600 main lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens and an OIS enabled 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor, the V30 Pro could be featuring the same primary lens and telephoto lens along with an OIS assisted 12-megapixel lens for videography.
We expect the phones to be running the latest Android 10 operating system with the company’s own EMUI 10 custom user interface, without support for Google apps and services due to the US ban. The Honor V30 may come with a 4,200mAh battery and V30 Pro could be packed with a slightly smaller 4,100mAh battery.

However, as per the reports, the V30 could be coming with 40W fast charging whereas the V30 Pro may arrive with 40W rapid charging, 27W fast charging and 7.5W reverse wireless charging technology.

Interestingly, both the phones are expected to feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader and will also come with some sort of liquid cooling technology. As for the color options, leaks indicate that the V30 and V30 Pro could be available in colors like Icelandic Fantasy, Magic Night Star River, Charm Star Blue and Twilight Orange.

Vivo X30 rear design and periscope lens revealed in official teaser video

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 25, 2019

Vivo will be debuting the Vivo X30 series of 5G smartphones in December. The lineup is expected to include Vivo X30 5G and Vivo X30 Pro 5G smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer has today released the first video teaser of the Vivo X30 phone. It not only reveals the rear design of the smartphone, but also suggests that it could be bracing a periscope lens for advanced zooming capabilities.

The Vivo X30 teaser video reveals that it will be sporting an impressive gradient colored glass back. The phone is equipped with a vertical camera module at the upper-left corner which seems to be housing three lenses. The fourth lens seems to be separately placed along with an LED flash below it. The video ends by saying that the Vivo X30 series will deliver professional photography experience.

The Vivo X30 will come equipped with a periscope lens. Recently, the phone was spotted during a Chinese reality show which revealed that the X30 will offer up to 60x zoom. Nothing much is known on the specifications of the Vivo X30. However, the Chinese firm has already confirmed that the X30 series will be fueled by Exynos 980 SoC that is integrated with a 5G modem. The said SoC will bring support for SA and NSA dual-mode 5G on the Vivo X30 and X30 Pro.

A new 5G ready Vivo phone that has a model number of V1938T was approved by the 3C authority of China. It revealed that the phone could be shipping with a 33W fast charger. There is a possibility that the V1938T could be a Vivo X30 series phone.

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Vivo X30 and X30 Pro Specifications (Rumored)

The Vivo X30 and X30 Pro may respectively feature 6.5-inch and 6.89-inch full HD+ displays with under-screen fingerprint reader. Their screens are rumored to support 90Hz refresh rate. The X30 may feature 8 GB of RAM, 4,500mA and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage whereas the X30 Pro may come with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

The Vivo X30 may feature 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system while the Pro edition may house 60-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel. Both phones are expected to come with 32-megapixel selfie snappers and 4,500mAh batteries. The X30 and X30 Pro may arrive with respective starting prices of 3,198 Yuan (~$455) and 3,998 Yuan (~$568) in China.

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Xiaomi introduces new Ocean Blue color variant for Redmi Note 8 Pro

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Jeet

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Nov 25, 2019

A few months ago, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched the much-anticipated Redmi Note 8 series smartphones in its home market which has now made its way to other markets as well, including India and Europe.

Today, Xiaomi has announced a new color variant for the Redmi Note 8 Pro by sharing a poster on Twitter through its official handle. The company has now introduced Redmi Note 8 Pro in Ocean Blue color option.

When launched, the smartphone was introduced in three color options — Shadow Black, Gamma Green, and Halo White. With this new Ocean Blue color option, the company has now four hues for the device. However, it remains to be seen where Redmi starts selling this new color variant.

The announcement comes just days after the company launched a new 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant of the same smartphone in its home country China for a price of 1,899 yuan which roughly converts to $271.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with an IP52 splash resistant body and is equipped with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It supports Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The TUV Rheinland certification for the display ensures that it filters the harmful blue rays.

There’s a MediaTek Helio G90T processor which fuels the smartphone. It is packed with 6GB and 8GB of RAM, depending on the variant you choose and comes in two storage options — 64GB and 128GB. There’s also a dedicated microSD card slot that enables you to further expand the storage capacity on the device.

The quad-camera setup on the back includes an f/1.7 aperture 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 as primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 2cm focal length and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. There’s also a 20-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies, housed inside the notch on top of the display.

The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with MIUI 10 which comes with enhanced gaming experience, thanks to the Game Turbo 2.0 and HyperEngine by MediaTek. The device is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W rapid charging technology.

Meizu HD60 Tropical Orange color variant is now on sale in China for 499 yuan ($71)

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Jeet

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Nov 25, 2019

At the Meizu 16T launch event on 23rd October, the company had also announced its HD60 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. The Meizu HD60, priced at 499 Yuan (approximately $71) were unveiled in two colors — Fog Silver and Tropical Orange.

Last week, the company listed the Meizu HD60 Tropical Orange color variant for sale in the Chinese market and today, it is officially available for purchase through the company’s official online store, JD.com, and Tmall.

The Fog Silver color variant of the Meizu HD60 Bluetooth wireless headphones were made available for purchase in the Chinese market from 28th October, just around a week after the company started taking pre-orders for the same.

At the time of launch, the company said that the new Meizu HD60 Bluetooth headphones has a stainless steel sliding structure which is durable, well-structured, rigid, and is comfortable to wear.

The first layer has a cowhide leather that showcases the texture while the earmuffs are made of protein skin leather which the company says is comfortable even after a pro-longed usage.

It comes with a 40mm bio-diaphragm super-sounding unit and has an independent back cavity which raises the output of the low-frequency sound. The company also said that the medium and high frequency are clear and not harsh.

The headphone also comes with a Hi-Res certification for an immersive sound experience. The headphone also comes with touch-enable control mechanism and has voice assistant support to make the controlling easier. It has Bluetooth 5.0 support and comes with aptX codec. There’s a USB Type-C port and it also has support for wired audio connection.

The company is also offering cVc dual-mode noise reduction technology which ensure that you have a noise-free audio experience. As for the battery life, Meizu is claiming that the headphones can run for around 25 hours on a single charge, which is really impressive.

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