Vivo S5 with diamond-shaped quad cameras now on sale in China

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Nov 22, 2019

OPPO is one of the biggest phone companies in the world with a product portfolio that covers all categories. The manufacturer is also a pioneer when it comes to designs and technologies. Now OPPO is taking things a step further by developing its own mobile processor called the OPPO M1.

First reported by LetsGoDigital, OPPO Mobile filed a trademark application on November 20 at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The trademark description says it is for or related to a mobile processor.

Based on this, OPPO will be joining the likes of Samsung, Huawei, Apple, and Xiaomi whom all have their own mobile processors. It has been reported that OPPO has poached several engineers from Unisoc (Spreadtrum) and MediaTek.

There are no details about the specifications of the OPPO M1 yet but there are speculations we may find out more early next year. LetGoDigital says OPPO may reveal details about the processor at MWC 2020 or at next year’s edition of Semicon China scheduled to hold in March. It is also reported that it may be much later in the year, specifically during Mobile World Congress Shanghai.

OPPO has invested a lot in research and development, so this doesn’t come as a big surprise. However, OPPO’s entry into the chip business will definitely bring big changes to its products. An in-house chip can ensure better communication between its products just as Apple’s products work better with each other.

Earlier this year, we reported that OPPO has plans to make its own smartwatch and smart audio products including headphones. With the news of the development of its own mobile SoC, things are sure to get more interesting in the near future.

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Realme 5 gets European launch; priced at €169

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Nov 22, 2019

Realme is gradually spreading its tentacles into Europe. The Old Continent even got the Realme X2 Pro before India, which is one of its largest markets. Now, the manufacturer has announced the more affordable Realme 5 just in time for the holidays.

The Realme 5 lands in Europe with a price tag of €169 and that gets you the 4GB RAM+128GB version. That isn’t too bad considering the same version sells for INR 10,999 (~€139) in India. The phone will be available in Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple.

The Realme 5 has a 6.5–inch Mini-drop FullScreen display with an HD+ resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor and packs a 5000mAh battery.

There are four cameras on the back of the phone – a 12MP f/1.8 main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP portrait camera, and a 2MP 4cm macro camera. There is a 13MP sensor in front for selfies.

The Realme 5 has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Dual-SIM support, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot. It runs Android Pie with ColorOS on top. For connectivity, you get a MicroUSB port, an audio jack, and Bluetooth 5.0.

Realme says the phone will be on sale at 22:00 CET on November 27 for €159. So you may want to wait till then to get it for less. We don’t know if the other Realme phones sold in Europe will be discounted but there is no harm in checking.

The Realme Europe page says they currently only ship to Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom only.

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Xiaomi patents phone with secondary rear display

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Nov 22, 2019

There are multiple ways to incorporate a secondary display into a device depending on the design, and one such way is to place a second display on the other side of the phone. This is exactly what Xiaomi has done in a patent that has popped up online.

A sketch for the Xiaomi patent has surfaced online and it shows a device with two displays – one on each side. However, this secondary display on the rear is not like that of phones like the Vivo NEX Dual Display or Nubia Z20. Heck! It doesn’t even look like the secondary display of the Meizu Pro 7 Plus. Instead, it is a much smaller display, the same size as the quad-camera housing on the back of the phone.

The sketch shows the screen is placed on the opposite side of the camera housing for symmetry. The display will most likely show caller ID and notification alerts when the phone is placed face down. It should also be able to display miniature controls for music playback.

On the front, the device is shown to have a practically bezel-less design. The primary screen is devoid of a punch hole or notch and the top frame manages to squeeze in a speaker, a proximity sensor, and a notification sensor. There is no selfie camera which means the quad rear sensors will serve a dual function but that is odd since the rear display is too small to serve as a proper viewfinder.

There are no details of the patent just this sketch. So we do not know when it was filed. Nevertheless, this like many more designs we have seen in the past may not appear in a commercially-available device.

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Buy Teclast F5 Laptop for Just $316.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Nov 22, 2019

Leading e-tailers are leaving no stone unturned in a bid to cash in on the hype surrounding the impending Black Friday 2019 Sale, which kicks off on November 29th. Keeping in line online stores are offering great discounts, big coupons and unmissable deals to its loyal users.

Touted as one of China’s most trusted online stores for electronic items, Gearbest has also come up with a new promotion sale for its loyal users to take advantage of. Dubbed as the Black Friday 2019 Best Deals, this recently kicked-off event enables you to avail of VIP offers, wherein you get 2X G points for anything you purchase on the website.

The promotion page is teeming with all sorts of amazing products that you can buy for the lowered price during the activity period. We will not be checking out these heavily discounted products, but take a look at the discount Gearbest is currently doling out on the Teclast F5 Laptop.

Teclast F5 Laptop [8GB RAM+256GB SSD]

The Discount

The irresistible F5 laptop from Teclast usually carries a steep $399.99 price tag on online, as well as offline stores. Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, Gearbest is offering it for a considerably reduced price of only $329.99.

Moreover, you can extend this 18 percent discount with the help of coupon code GBTDXPF5. The aforesaid coupon enables you to grab an extra $13 off by reducing the already lowered asking price of the Teclast F5 Laptop further down to only $316.99 during the checkout process.

Specs & Features

An absolute steal at this price, the Teclast F5 features a crystal clear 11.6-inch FHD IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. The back cover of the laptop is made using high-quality metal.

Under the hood, it packs a powerful Intel Gemini Lake N4100 Quad Core 1.1GHz, up to 2.4GHz processor along with the highly competent Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU for a seamless photo editing and casual gaming experience. In the optics department, the F5 houses a 1.0MP front-mounted camera that can be used to capture memorable moments or video calling.

The laptop runs Microsoft Windows 10 Home OS and draws its juices from a robust Lithium-ion Polymer battery that delivers a standby time of 6 to 9 hours. The internal storage space can be expanded up to 128GB using a TF card, which you need to buy separately. With 13mm thickness, the laptop is so compact that you can even place it among the books on a bookshelf.

The laptop adopts Bluetooth 4.0 technology, coupled with Dual WiFi 2.4GHz/5.0GHz network, and 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless internet. In terms of connectivity, the Teclast F5 comes with a 3.5mm Headphone Jack, a mini HDMI slot, a TF card slot, and even a Type-C. It supports 3GP, AVI, WMV video formats.

The Teclast F5 has compact dimensions of 27.46 x 18.77 x 1.30 cm and it weighs in at only 1.9120 kg, which allows you to carry it everywhere you go without worrying about carrying a heavy laptop when on the go.

To know more about this Gray Goose-tinted Teclast F5 Laptop and to take advantage of the discount, you just need to visit this link before the flash sale comes to an end.

Teclast F5 Laptop

Banggood Launches Black Friday 2019 Super Tech Deals Offer Max $100 Off

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Nov 22, 2019

While shopaholics wait with bated breath for one of the year’s biggest sales i.e. Black Friday Sales to kick off on November 29th, Banggood is making sure they get something to cheer about at present.

Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store has launched a new promotion sale, offering a wide range of products across various categories at lowered prices. Dubbed as the Banggood Black Friday 2019 Best Tech Deals, the new promo is a must check-out for tech buffs looking for good deals online.

The promotion page is graced by amazing products that have carefully been added to specific categories to simplify and expedite the search process. The first category you’d stumble upon is called Daily Flash Deals. You’d be able to grab noteworthy discounts on limited pieces of top-end items for a specific period.

For the sake of an instance, there’s a 44 percent off on the DOOGEE N20 smartphone with 4GB RAM, and 64GB ROM. While this variant usually retails for $169.99, you can buy it for just $94.99 on Banggood.

Looking for the latest Black Friday deals? You might want to check out the following section dubbed Black Friday Limited. The category has been crammed with Banggood’s best sellers including the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Teclast M30 and a slew of other well-received electronic items that you can buy without emptying your pocket.

Each product has been assigned a specific coupon code that can be used for a significant discount at checkout. For example, Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 would normally set you back $214, but you can bring its original asking price down to only $169.99 simply by applying coupon code BGB8GG before placing your order.

Next off, we have the Super Coupon section which has been split into two sub-categories including Up To $100 Off and Super Coupon. The amazing products added to each sub-category carry a dedicated coupon code that you can apply for a discount.

If you have restlessly been waiting for smartphone prices to drop, you might want to head straight to the Smart Phone category. You can grab great discounts on mobile phones from leading manufacturers such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Ulefone, and DOOGEE under this category.

A myriad of heavily discounted computer and networking accessories from popular brands such as Teclast, CHUWI, BlitzWolf, and Xiaomi have been added to the Computer & Networking section on the promo page. For the discount, all you need to do is to apply the assigned coupon code during the checkout process.

Tech buffs can check out the Super Tech section which includes top-notch devices, as well as accessories. More importantly, you can get these items without breaking the bank. The category has been split into Watch & Earphone, Phone Accessories, Computer Accessories and Other Accessories to make sure you do not waste a lot of time looking for your favorite item.

We have reached the concluding section called Low Price Zone on the promotion page. All items available under this category are either under $9.99, $9.99-$29.99, $29.99-$99.99 or starting from $99.99. Nevertheless, you can avail of great discounts on these items during the activity period.

To make the most of this ongoing promotion sale before it comes to an end, all you need to do is follow this link and start placing your orders without wasting time.

Buy One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro 360 Degree Yoga Pocket Laptop for Just $939.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Nov 22, 2019

The much-awaited Black Friday Sale is just a few days away. While online shoppers continue waiting with bated breath for the biggest sales event to kick off on November 29th, GeekBuying is making sure they have a lot to cheer about during this waiting period.

Bearing that in mind, the popular Chinese e-tailer has come up with an unmissable promotion sale, ahead of the hotly-anticipated event. Dubbed as the Black Friday Sale, the new promo enables you to get $60 off on deal prices, in addition to receiving great discounts on a myriad of high-quality products.

Items that are currently gracing the activity page have carefully been added to specific categories to make sure you do not waste a lot of time looking for your favorite products. From top tech to best-selling gadgets, the promotion sale features everything you could ask for, and more importantly, for unbeatable prices.

Today, we would be checking out the noteworthy discount you can get on the One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro 360 Degree Yoga Pocket Laptop, which usually costs a bomb. Moreover, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of more money even before placing your order. So let’s dive straight into the details.

One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro 360 Degree Yoga Pocket Laptop [16GB RAM+512GB ROM]

The One Mix 3 Pro is a feature-rich mini-laptop that would normally set you back a pretty penny on both online, as well as offline stores. As part of the recently launched promo, GeekBuying is giving you a chance to get your tech greedy hands on it for a lowered price of only $ 959.99.

This is an 18 percent drop in the laptop’s original asking price of $1173.99. On top of that, you can take advantage of the 2% OFF New User Coupon if this is your first purchase from GeekBuying. The rest of the loyal users can apply coupon code Mix3Pro for an extra $20 off.

In other words, the above-mentioned coupon helps you bring the already lowered selling price of the One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro 360 Degree Yoga Pocket Laptop further down to just $939.99. Note that the coupon will be valid for the English, as well as the Chinese versions only.

The irresistible OneMix 3 Pro can be used as a laptop and a tablet as it comes with a 360-degree hinge. While the laptop mode is more suited for office entertainment, the tablet mode is ideal for reading news, e-books, and creation.

The OneMix 3 Pro is a perfect companion whether you are traveling through high-speed trains, airplanes, or cars. It features a fingerprint sensor for quicker access to your stored data and added protection to avoid unauthorized access to the information stored in the device.

Along with a backlit keyboard, the OneMix 3 Pro has an integrated infrared pointing mouse which facilitates typing even in dark environments. The mini laptop is powered by the 10th-gen Intel processor and packs an Intel UHD Graphics for seamless photo editing and casual gaming.

The highly portable laptop features an eye-catching 8.4-inch touchscreen display with a high resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. Furthermore, it is backed by an 8600mAh large capacity battery to give you freedom from the hassle of frequent charging.

The OneMix 3 Pro runs the latest genuine Windows 10 operating system with up to date software updates for superior user experience. It supports Dual Band 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz WiFi to connect to the internet when you are within the range of an available wireless network.

You can visit this link to avail of the discount and use the coupon before it expires. It is worth noting that the promo is slated to end in just three days.

One Netbook One Mix 3 Pro 360 Degree Yoga Pocket Laptop

Buy Beelink Gemini X55 Mini PC for Just $279.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Nov 22, 2019

Gearbest is without an iota of doubt one of the most trustworthy online stores when it comes to buying top-end electronic items. The Chinese e-tailer has a huge user base that it retains by launching amazing promotions sales from time to time.

With the Black Friday Sale just around the corner, Gearbest is leaving no stone unturned to make sure its loyal users get the best deals, offers, and biggest discounts even before the impending event kicks off on November 29th. Keeping in line with that, the e-tailer has launched a new promo dubbed Black Friday 2019 Best Deals.

As the name suggests, the recently launched promotion features the best deals shopaholics can take advantage of before Black Friday 2019. As part of the promo, Gearbest users will be eligible for VIP offers, where they get up to 2C G points for their purchases.

The products gracing this promotion sale will be available for lowered prices during the event. To expedite and simplify the search process, all items have carefully been added to specific categories. Today, we would be checking out the discount you can get on the Beelink Gemini X55 mini PC, which is added to the More Deals category.

A miniature PC (mini PC) carries out basic tasks including web browsing, audio and video playback, running web-based apps, etc. The device can be described as a small, low-power, legacy-free desktop computer.

The market is teeming with all sorts of mini PCs, usually, carry steep price tags. There is low-priced alternative up for grabs as well; however, they can only deliver fair to middling performance.

Gearbest has now made it possible for you to get a high-end mini PC without spending a lot of money by offering Beelink’s Gemini X55 mini PC for a considerably lowered price of just $319.99. This is a noteworthy 9 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $349.99.

The first twenty buyers can also take advantage of coupon code GBCNX55U, which enables you to save $40 more at the time of checking out. As a result, the already lowered asking price of the Beelink Gemini X55 reduces to just $279.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

The Gemini X55 is a power-packed mini PC with Intel GEMINI LAKE Pentium J5005 processor and Intel HD Graphics 605 GPU under its hood. It ships with 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and offers a hearty 512GB of mSATA SSD storage space for you to save your favorite videos, music, etc.

Furthermore, it supports dual-band dual WiFi for faster and more stable network speed and signal. The mini PC comes with a built-in excellent cooling fan for more efficient heat dissipation. The device consumes low power and saves energy.

The Gemini X55 Mini PC features four USB3.0, HDMI and Bluetooth 4.0 as far as connectivity is concerned. In addition to that, the mini PC also supports 4K graphics decoding.

To know more about the Beelink Gemini X55 Mini PC and to place your order before the aforesaid coupon expires, simply follow this link without wasting time.

Black Friday 2019 Best Deals

Meizu 16T’s Daylight Orange is inspired by HTC’s Solar Red: Goes on sale tomorrow

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Nov 21, 2019

Remember the cool Solar Red color on the HTC U11? Meizu has tried to bring a similar color back in trend with the Meizu 16T Daylight Orange. Nearly a month after its release, the Meizu 16T Daylight Orange color model will go on sale tomorrow in China. This color is unlike the Tropical Orange version of the Meizu HD60 headphones and is a lot more glassy and reflective, looking closer to the Solar Red variant of the HTC U11.

The Daylight Orange variant of the Meizu 16T will be available in all three storage variants. The 6GB+128GB variant will set you back by 1999 yuan ($284), while the 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB models will cost 2299 yuan ($327) and 2499 yuan ($356) respectively. It will be an open sale and kicks off at 10:00 AM sharp on November 22 i.e. tomorrow.

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

HTC U11 solar red — HTC U11 in Sunrise Red

The Meizu 16T is a gaming-centric device that features a 6.5-inch 1080p FHD+ display and Snapdragon 855. The phone comes with a linear vibration motor and Game Mode 4.0 for an immersive gaming experience. The handset also features dual stereo speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack. Meizu has also teamed up with Tencent for better game optimizations. The Meizu 16T has a vertical triple camera system with Sony IMX362 12-megapixel with f/1.9 aperture and PDAF as the primary lens, an f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 118-degree field-of-view and another f/1.9 aperture 5-megapixel depth sensor.

Xiaomi’s Tri-folding smartphone Patent looks like the next version of Mi Mix Alpha

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Nov 21, 2019

Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix Alpha with much fanfare back in September 2019. But what comes after the Alpha? It’s most likely a foldable smartphone, right? A recent patent from Xiaomi at China’s CNIPA gives us a glimpse of what we could expect in the future. And it looks like the next-generation version of the Mi Mix Alpha.

We are calling it the Mi Mix Alpha II simply because it looks very close to the basic design of the Alpha concept. Xiaomi’s new patent shows two hinges that allow the phone to fold on both sides. The basic design is similar to the tri-folding prototype that was shown by Xiaomi a few months back. One side of the phone features a strip that houses the camera setup. When folded this black strip lies a bit off-center which is almost exactly like the Mi Mix Alpha. The only big difference here is that the Alpha concept is in a permanently folded state while this one can transform into a tablet.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha featured — Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is like a permanently folded phone

If you are wondering why this looks similar to the Mi Mix Alpha, then know that Xiaomi’s foldable project and the Mi Mix Alpha share the same internal code series. The two projects were developed simultaneously but the company could overcome the technical challenges associated with Mi Mix Alpha’s project first which allowed them to announce the curved Alpha first.

Xiaomi has a couple of other foldable smartphone patents, one with a Penta pop-up camera setup and another one featuring a Moto Razr-like clamshell design. While these are just patents, we expect Xiaomi to release a foldable smartphone to compete with the likes of the Galaxy Fold and Mate X sometime in the future.

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Samsung Galaxy A71 with punch hole display 3D renders leak

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Nov 21, 2019

Samsung’s Galaxy Note10 series come with a punch-hole display that is very different from that of the Galaxy S10 series. Not only is the hole smaller but it is also positioned in the upper middle portion of the screen and not on the right. That design will no longer be exclusive to the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ as a new leak has revealed the upcoming Galaxy A71 will feature a similar design.

The leak is a set of 3D renders courtesy of seasoned leakster, Steve Hemmerstoffer, also known as OnLeaks. This time, he has partnered with CashKaro. The renders give us an early look at the Galaxy A71’s design.

Samsung has shaved the bezels off on three of the sides and left just a few millimeters at the bottom. The display is most definitely AMOLED but the hole appears to be slightly bigger than that of the Galaxy Note10’s.

On the back, the Galaxy A71 features a rectangular camera bump similar to that of the Smartisan Nut Pro 3. The camera housing is big and holds four cameras arranged in an L-shape. There is also an LED flash beside the sensors.

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The black camera housing sticks out like a sore thumb against the phone’s white rear panel but it should be less noticeable on a black variant, that is if there will be one. The back is curved on the sides for a better grip. Since there is no fingerprint scanner on the back, there is definitely one under the screen.

The Galaxy A71 has a USB Type-C port at the bottom and it is flanked by the speaker grille and primary microphone on the right and the 3.5mm audio jack on the left. The SIM tray is on the left side of the frame while the volume and power buttons are on the right.

OnLeaks says the display is 6.7-inches and the phone measures 163.5 x 76 x 9.2 millimeters (including the bump’s thickness).

It has been reported that the Galaxy A71 will be powered by the Exynos 980 processor which means it will have support for 5G. Its model number has been revealed to be SM-A7160 and there are rumors it will launch in China first.

The Galaxy A71 is not the only A-series phone with this design. The upcoming Galaxy A51 whose renders were also leaked by OnLeaks has the same punch-hole screen and rear camera design.

Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Honor 9X Pro vs Vivo S1 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 21, 2019

Xiaomi just launched a new variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro which differs from the others for its memory configuration. The handset finally comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, that is a very important configuration for a device known for being an “affordable gaming phone”. But is this new memory configuration enough to make the smartphone more interesting than the latest mid-rangers from the other brands? If you want, we can find it out together by comparing it with the Honor 9X Pro and the newly-announced Vivo S1 Pro sold at similar prices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Vivo S1 Pro

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro	Huawei Honor 9X Pro	Vivo S1 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, 199 grams	163.1 x 77.2 x 8.8 mm, 206 grams	159.3 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm, 186.7 grams
DISPLAY	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD	6.59 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 391 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD	6.38 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 404 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	MediaTek Helio G90T, octa-core	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 810, octa-core 2.27 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 18W	4000 mAh, fast charging 10W	4500 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

If we consider the aesthetics, the Redmi Note 8 Pro does not shine for its originality. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, a classic waterdrop display and nothing you can’t already find on a lot of midrange devices. A very interesting device when it comes to the design is the Honor 9X Pro, which comes with a notch-less display thanks to a motorized pop-up selfie camera. The fingerprint reader is side-mounted, so the rear side is clean and minimal, besides being very suggestive. Even the Vivo S1 Pro is very original with its diamond-shaped camera module on the back, and it even sports an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

In this trio, Vivo S1 Pro is the only smartphone to boast a Super AMOLED display. Super AMOLED panels are the trending ones because they offer more brilliant colors alongside deeper blacks. But this does not mean that Redmi Note 8 Pro and Honor 9X Pro (equipped with IPS panels) are disappointing. The former comes with very high brightness and even the support to HDR technology, so it still offers a pretty nice image quality. Even the Honor 9X Pro is cool with its LTPS technology, but I would personally prefer the Super AMOLED colors of the Vivo S1 Pro and its in-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

As said above, Redmi Note 8 Pro is considered an affordable gaming phone. People call it so because it boasts a very powerful chipset with high CPU and GPU performance: the Helio G90T by Mediatek. It is not at the same level as flagship chipsets such as the Snapdragon 855, but it still delivers very high speed and smoothness. So it takes the first place. Right after, there is Kirin 810 built at 7 nm, with high performance and very low energy consumption. Despite it is a Qualcomm chipset and Qualcomm chipsets are the most trending ones, the Snapdragon 665 is actually inferior to both Helio G90T and Kirin 810 when it comes to performance.

Camera

In each case, we are talking about midrange-class camera phones. All come with multiple cameras on the back, but the most convincing one is the Redmi Note 8 Pro with its 64 MP quad camera. However, Vivo S1 Pro is better at taking selfies with its 32 MP front snapper. Honor 9X Pro is the only which lacks a dedicated macro camera and comes with a triple rear camera.

Battery

Vivo S1 Pro and Redmi Note 8 Pro have a bigger 4500 mAh battery. Unfortunately, we still had no chance to test the battery life of the Vivo S1 Pro, but given the AMOLED display and a more efficient chipset than Redmi Note 8 Pro, it might surprise you.

Price

In the Chinese market, Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from about €180/$200, Vivo S1 Pro costs about €290/$320, and Honor 9X Pro starts from €271/$300. Overall, considering the actual price and specifications, I define the Redmi Note 8 Pro a smartphone with a higher value for money thanks to its great cameras, amazing hardware and very affordable price.

Read More: Lin Bin proves the Redmi Note 8 Pro battery can last up to 2 days with 20% juice left

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Huawei Honor 9X Pro vs Vivo S1 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

Great processor
UFS 2.1 storage
Nice cameras
Good battery life

CONS

Nothing particular

Huawei Honor 9X Pro

PROs

Good performance
Nice design
Pop-up camera

CONS

Nothing particular

Vivo S1 Pro

PROs

AMOLED display
Original design
Big battery
Great front camera

CONS

Inferior chipset

Realme X2 Pro ColorOS 7 Early adopter program kicks off on December 18 in China

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Nov 21, 2019

ColorOS 7 was officially announced yesterday with a bunch of audio-visual enhancements and feature additions. However, we were disappointed to hear that Realme X2 Pro would be one of the last phones to receive the update, as late as April 2020.

Today, Realme CMO has revealed that the ColorOS 7 early adopter program for the Realme X2 Pro will kick on December 18, which is just a few weeks away. So those who can’t wait to get an early taste of ColorOS 7 can look forward to this program. However, this date is for users in China and we still don’t have a date for the international Realme X2 Pro users. But we should hear more about this on November 26, when OPPO officially unveils the ColorOS 7 in India.

Note that the ColorOS 7 early adopter program for devices like the OPPO Reno, Reno 10X Zoom, and Reno Ace is already live. Users in China can register to become an early adopter via their smartphones. You can read more about it here. As for the ColorOS 7, it brings a lighter visual interface that’s easy on the eyes and less saturated in colors. Feature additions include system-wide dark mode with forced dark mode for third-party apps, three-finger screenshot and editing, a special flashback button for multitasking, and new UI customization options. For more details on ColorOS 7 features check out this launch article.

Did you know Sony has its own Nursery school in Japan?

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 21, 2019

When our Editor-in-Chief first alerted me of this story, my line of thought had been that Sony was trying to catch them young by grooming tech-inclined kids right from the nursery. That isn’t the case! Sony has launched its first workplace nursery school in Okinawa, Japan. The nursery school is established to cater to the children of employees and the community alike. The school was established by Sony Business Operations Inc. (SBO) and is located within the precinct of its headquarters in Okinawa.

Sony Business Operations Inc. (SBO) undertakes administrative work for companies in the Sony Group. The firm has an employee strength of 380 and interestingly, 80% of them are women in their child-bearing age. This explains the need for such a facility which became operational in July this year.

Another reason is that due to the geographical location of the company, most employees commute to the office by car. The company hitherto occupied two business facilities in Tomigusuku City in the south of Okinawa Prefecture from the time it was established but moved into a single office complex in the neighbouring city of Nanjo in February 2019. Since most employees are balancing work with childrearing, Sony recognised a considerable latent need for childcare facilities within the company. The plan for the facility was considered when plans began for the move to a single office complex. The facility is said to have alleviated the extra burden on employees arising from moving the company.

The facility, which can accommodate 70 children aged between 0-5 years, is managed by a professional agency that has got a reputable track record in the management of a nursery and comes equipped with vital facilities to cater to the needs to the children. This will no doubt create a conducive work environment for employees. Way to go Sony!

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Samsung patents smartphone with waterfall display

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Nov 21, 2019

Waterfall displays might be old story since both Vivo and Huawei have launched their flagships with such super curved designs. However, Samsung’s new patent hints that the South Korean tech giant may join the waterfall club in the future. First reported by LetsGoDigital, the company has obtained patents for a waterfall display smartphone that curves to the very edge of the sides.

Samsung waterfall display patent — Source: LetsGoDigital

Interestingly, the patent was granted on all major intellectual property offices like KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office), USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) and WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office), essentially granting permission to use this design worldwide.

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In case you are wondering, the difference between a waterfall display and a regular edge display is the extent to which the display curves on the sides. Waterfall displays occupy the entire side, leaving very little or no room for things like power or volume buttons. In Samsung’s patent application, the power button seems to be located on top. We can’t find the volume buttons on the sides, so the phone is most likely using software powered volume controls.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro featured 04 — The orange power button on the Mate 30 Pro

To recall, both Vivo Nex 3 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro have ditched volume buttons. While the Mate 30 Pro has a physical power button, the Nex 3 has a pressure-sensitive portion on the frame.

Samsung’s patent for the waterfall display only covers one part of the smartphone. But a commercial phone would most likely feature waterfall displays on both sides.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition to get massive price cut

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