Google Pixel 4 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro: Specs Comparison

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Nov 16, 2019

Google, Xiaomi and Huawei put a lot of efforts into the camera department of their latest flagships. Well, you can not define the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 as a complete flagship given its chipset, but it is still the most expensive Xiaomi phone released globally. The Pixel 4 XL brought important improvements and innovation on the camera side and even the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is one of the most performing camera phones out there. For this reason and also because these are three amazing high-end phones for everyone, we decided to compare the specifications of Google Pixel 4 XL, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro.

Google Pixel 4 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro

	Huawei Mate 30 Pro	Xiaomi Mi Note 10	Google Pixel 4 XL
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm, 198 g	157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 208 g	160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm, 193 g
DISPLAY	6.53 inches, 1176 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED	6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.3 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), P-OLED
PROCESSOR	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – nano memory card slot	6 GB RAM, 128 GB	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 10, EMUI 10	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 10
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	Quad 40 + 40 + 8 MP + TOF camera, f/1.6 + f/1.8 + f/2.4 32 MP 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	Dual 12.2 + 16 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 Dual 8 MP f/2.0 + TOF front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 40W, Fast wireless charging 27W	5260 mAh, fast charging 30W	3700 mAh, fast charging 18W and Qi wireless charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68, Face ID	Dual SIM slot	SIM slot + eSIM, IP68 waterproof

Design

If you are really searching for the most stunning design, then you should give a chance to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Its Horizon display is simply unique. In case you never heard of it, we are talking about a panel with extremely curved edges which makes physical keys unnecessary thanks to the side touch technology. Even Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a curved screen and a beautiful design, but not as curved as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and it lacks the side touch technology which replaces physical keys. Google Pixel 4 XL has too thick bezels and an iPhone 11-like square-shaped camera module on the back, it is not my favorite design. Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei Mate 30 Pro are both waterproof with the IP68 certification, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is not.

Display

The most amazing display panel belongs to the Google Pixel 4 XL. First of all, it has a higher definition thanks to the Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3040 pixels. Further, it has a 90 Hz refresh rate making the viewing experience smoother, unlike the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Last but not least, it features full DCI P3 coverage and supports the HDR standard. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro offer bigger displays, but with inferior quality.

Hardware/Software

None of these handsets is powered by the most powerful processor in the Android market. But Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei Mate 30 Pro still come with flagship-class chipsets. The best one is the Huawei Mate 30 Pro as it boasts the more recent Kirin 990 and it even features optional 5G connectivity. The Google Pixel 4 XL takes the second place with its Snapdragon 855 chipset, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is just an upper-mid-ranger with its Snapdragon 730G. Talking about the software, both Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei Mate 30 Pro come with Android 10 out of the box, but Google Pixel 4 XL updates faster to the latest versions and security patches as it is a Google phone. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie.

Camera

Despite it is not a flagship, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the best camera phone of this comparison alongside the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. It features a 108 MP Penta-camera, while Huawei Mate 30 Pro has an amazing quad camera with two 40 MP sensors. Both capture a huge level of detail, even in low light conditions. And we can tell the same about the Google Pixel 4 XL, but it lacks an ultrawide sensor, it only provides a secondary telephoto lens besides its 12 MP main shooter. Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Google Pixel 4 XL are superior when it comes to selfies.

Battery

The 5260 mAh found on the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 makes it a champion of battery life. It does not support reverse wireless charging like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but there is no way other flagships can actually compete with the Mi Note 10 in terms of battery life.

Price

Google Pixel 4 XL costs €899/$899 globally, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a €599/$661 price tag and Huawei Mate 30 Pro costs about €733/$810 in Asia. If you need the most complete device you should go for the Huawei Mate 30 Pro since it has great cameras and amazing performances, as well as optional 5G, water resistance and reverse wireless charging. Google Pixel 4 XL has better performance, frequently-updated stock Android and a better display than Mi Note 10, but the Mi Note 10 has a higher value for money, a better camera, and a bigger battery. However, it just comes with a mid-range hardware. I would personally go for the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.

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Google Pixel 4 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

PROS

Horizon display with side touch
5G (optional with integrated modem)
Reverse wireless charging
Face ID
Android 10
Waterproof

CONS

Big notch

Google Pixel 4 XL

PROS

More updated software
90 Hz refresh ratio
Android 10 out of the box
Face ID
Radar

CONS

Worse cameras

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

Best cameras
More affordable price
Biggest battery

CONS

Lower-end hardware

Download Motorola Razr foldable smartphone Wallpapers

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Simranpal Singh

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Nov 16, 2019

The foldable smartphones are now a reality. After the Samsung and Huawei, now Motorola has finally unveiled the iconic Motorola Razr foldable flip smartphone with dual displays and dual cameras. It is the first flip foldable smartphone which has once again flashed the old memories of old flip phones.

The Motorola Razr houses two displays as like the Galaxy Fold. The primary 6.2-inch P-OLED FLex View display is present on the inner side. It features the resolution of 2142 x 876 pixels flaunting a 21:9 aspect ratio, On the outer side, there;’s a 2.7-inch gOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and 4:3 aspect ratio. The exterior surface display is meant to respond and show notifications quickly.

Motorola Razr is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC coupled with Adreno 616 GPU for graphics processing. The smartphone is available only in a 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage variant. In optics, the users will get a 16-megapixel unit having an f/1.7 aperture and dual-pixel autofocus. Apart from the 5-megapixel front camera on the top of Flexview, the primary camera can also act as a selfie camera as it comes to the front when unfolded.

A 2510 mAh battery is present to withstand the whole day, and it supports 15W TurboPower fast charge. The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie. Unfortunately, the Motorola Razr does not carry a 3.5mm headphone port. In connectivity, the smartphone features e-SIM, Wi-F-, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, and USB-C. It will become available in the US market by January 2020 for the price of $1499.

Download Motorola Razr Wallpapers

Motorola Razr has shaken the entire smartphone market with its legendary flip design. After successful feature phones with the same design in the last decade, the Motorola has once again switched to the Flip Design featuring foldable display design. The smartphone is well equipped with hardware to compete against other foldable devices in the market. Like the recently launched Motorola smartphones, the Motorola Razr also comes with only a few stock wallpapers.

However, we have got hands-on a single wallpaper in high-resolution. The interested users can download the wallpapers in 2160 x 2160 pixels resolution. The device also carries some wallpapers from the official Google Wallpaper app. Here’s the preview of the available wallpaper:

The above image is for representation purposes. Head over to the bottom to get the wallpaper in the full resolution. Also, the Google Wallpaper app download link is embedded below.

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We will update the links once we receive all other wallpapers of Motorola Razr. Don’t forget to share it with your friends!

Samsung marks 10 years of Galaxy with premium package

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 16, 2019

Samsung is celebrating 10 years of the Galaxy line. The mobile giant is not handing out free gifts but is actually asking for your money. Samsung has put together a Galaxy 10th Anniversary Premium Package that includes its best products to mark the milestone.

The premium package includes the Galaxy Note10+ (and silicon cover), the Galaxy Watch Active 2 (with two free straps), and the Galaxy Buds. It is a perfect bundle of Samsung’s best phone and its best wearables.

Samsung is marketing the Galaxy 10th Anniversary Premium Package as a great holiday gift for your loved ones. There is no price tag yet but it will be available in select markets this November. We hope the price is lesser compared to when bought separately.

Samsung has also released two videos to market some of the features of its devices. The first video advertises the SmartView feature that allows you to send content from your device to a larger screen such as a compatible TV with a single tap. Samsung says this should come in handy during the holidays when viewing photos or watching a video or movie.

The other video is for its Link to Windows feature. With this feature, your phone and Windows 10 PC are seamlessly connected thanks to Windows “Your Phone” feature. Your Phone allows you to access your phone’s apps on your computer screen. You will able to reply to messages without picking up your device or even edit photos from your phone on the PC.

(Source, Via)

Lu Weibing confirms Redmi K30 will launch next year

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 16, 2019

Following the partial reveal of the Redmi K30 last month, there have been speculations about the device’s launch. Multiple reports have said the phone will arrive before the end of the year. However, yesterday, Lu Weibing confirmed via a post on Weibo that the Redmi K30 will launch next year.

Mr. Weibing’s post was originally about China Mobile’s list of top 4G smartphones which the Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Redmi Note 8 all made. He added that they plan to continue to adhere to a high standard in the 5G era and bring the best quality to their fans.

At the and of the post, he adds that Redmi will be a 5G pioneer in 2020, starting with the Redmi K30.

Chinese leakster @Digital Chat Station also shared the tweet on his timeline and added that Qualcomm and MediaTek’s 5G mid-range chipsets – the SM7250 and MT6885 respectively, will begin shipping at the earliest in January 2020.

Qualcomm is yet to officially take the wraps off the new processor but it should do so during its summit which is scheduled to hold between December 3 and December 5. MediaTek also has its own summit scheduled for November 26 where it will announce the MT6885. Both processors will be the SoC powering most mid-range 5G phones.

Based on the new development, the recently-certified Xiaomi M1911U2E is definitely not the Redmi K30.

These are the Sony phones getting Android 10 and when to expect it

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 16, 2019

Android 10 is rolling out to a number of phones already but most phones are still stuck on older versions of Android. While some manufacturers have released a roadmap of their update schedule, others have kept sealed lips. Yesterday, Sony joined the former category and announced which of its phones will get Android 10 and when to expect it.

Sony Xperia 5 will get Android 10 in December

The blog post put up by the Japanese manufacturer reveals that the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 flagships are first in line to get the update which will be available in December.

Sony says the Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ2 Premium, and Xperia XZ3 will also get Android 10. However, the update will begin rolling out to these devices starting early next year.

Sony adds a disclaimer that the rollout will be phased and will also depend on carriers and regions.

Based on the list, Sony is not only updating its 2018 and 2019 flagship phones but also the mid-range Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus.

Sony ships its phones with a stock-like version of Android along with some of its own custom features such as Side Sense and one-handed mode. Android 10 brings a system-wide dark mode, smart replies, a new notification, manager, and more.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 may soon get 256GB version in China

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 16, 2019

The Galaxy A80 launched back in early April but didn’t go on sale until July. The phone has a notch-less display and comes with triple rear cameras that rotate to double as front-facing cameras. When it was unveiled, Samsung only announced a single variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. However, a new TENAA listing shows we may be getting a 256GB version soon.

TENAA’s database recently added a new entry for the Galaxy A80 (SM-A8050) and the listing shows the device was certified on the 12th of November. There is no difference in the specs save for the addition of a 256GB variant.

Initially, we were surprised the phone was only released in one configuration which didn’t make any sense since it doesn’t even have support for storage expansion.

So if you have been eyeing the Galaxy A80 but put off by its storage, you should look out for the new 256GB version. Its release date is still unknown and we can’t say if it will be available in other markets where it is sold too.

The Galaxy A80 has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2400 resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 730G processor paired with 8GB of RAM. The primary camera is a 48MP sensor and it is paired with an 8MP ultrawide camera and a TOF 3D camera. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner and uses Sound-on-Display rather than a traditional speaker.

There is no audio jack but you get NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C port. Under the hood is a 3700mAh battery with support for 25W fast charge. The Galaxy A80 ships with One UI based on Android 9 Pie.

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Realme 5s will come with a Snapdragon 665 processor

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 16, 2019

The Realme 5s is coming, and over the past few days, bits of information about the phone has been released on the official Flipkart landing page. The latest info discloses the phone’s processor.

The new info on the page reveals that the Realme 5s will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 at its heart just like its sibling, the Realme 5. The processor is a power-efficient one and coupled with the massive 5000mAh battery capacity, it should last well more than a day. According to GSMArena, the Realme 5 has an endurance rating of 144 hours, the fourth-highest on their list of reviewed devices (as at the time it was reviewed).

The Snapdragon 665 was announced in April of this year. It is an 11nm octa-core processor with eight Kryo 260 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. It also has an Adreno 610 AIE GPU, a Hexagon 686 DSP, and a Spectra 165 ISP. The SoC powers a lot of phones such as the Mi A3, OPPO A9 2020, OPPO A5 2020, and Redmi Note 8/8T.

The Realme 5s will pack a 6.51-inch HD display with a waterdrop notch. It will also have quad rear cameras that include a 48MP primary sensor. The provided image reveals it will be available in Crystal Red and have a fingerprint scanner on the back. So far, the 48MP camera seems to be the only difference between it and the Realme 5. We hope there is more, maybe even 18W fast charging.

Realme will announce the phone on November 20 alongside the Realme X2 Pro flagship phone.

Huawei’s Razr-style flip foldable patent design is Fresh & Minimalistic

By

Joel Joseph

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Nov 16, 2019

Huawei’s Mate X foldable went on sale for the first time in China yesterday. And it was sold out in less than a minute. But looks like the company is already eyeing at different foldable designs, including ones like the Motorola Razr flip folding design. Today, Huawei’s new patent was published by WIPO revealing its interest in vertical folding smartphones.

The patent, registered by HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD and published in the Hague Bulletin no. 46/2019 reveals a vertical folding design patent by Huawei with at least three cameras at the back. The phone will have a single display on the inside that folds with the help of a hinge. However, the folding position is not exactly at the center which leaves a small part of the display exposed even when it’s completely folded. This is actually a very interesting take on the flip foldable design as it eliminates the need for a secondary display on the outside.

We can’t see any cameras on the flexible display side of the phone, but there are three sensors at the back placed in a vertical arrangement. There’s are some unidentified components below the flash in the camera setup. The design also reveals the buttons are located on the right side.

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A couple of days back, we reported that Xiaomi had patented a Razr-style flip foldable smartphone. However, Huawei’s take on the vertical folding design looks a lot more minimalistic and refined than Xiaomi. Of course, at this point in time, these are just patents, and we are not even sure whether these two companies are actually working on a vertically folding flip phone.

So for now, Motorola Razr is your best bet at a flip folding design. However, we do hope other companies join the party very soon as Razr’s average internals leaves users wanting for more.

(Source: WIPO bulletin, Via)

The Motorola Razr and Thinkpad X1 source folding displays from BOE

By

Airyl Jaszly

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Nov 15, 2019

Lenovo officially launched the much-awaited Motorola Razr amidst much fanfare at an event in Los Angeles, US yesterday. The company launched the device this morning at the Tech World 2019 in China. At the event, the Chinese firm also showcased the world’s first foldable PC with folding displays. If it seems familiar, it’s because that’s the very same device that was revealed as ThinkPad X1 series device earlier this year.

What’s more interesting to note however is that the vice president of BOE Group, Wei Wei, revealed on Weibo that the folding displays for the Thinkpad X1 line and Motorola Razr were both made by them. In addition, the Huawei Mate X that was officially launched earlier today also comes with a display provided by BOE.

This is a rather interesting bit of news, as it shows that any smartphone company could technically put out a folding phone since BOE is now an established supplier of them. It would still require a sizable amount of R&D from the company’s side to accommodate a folding design, but the possibility is there.

The Motorola Razr is the third commercial foldable smartphone in the market from an established tech company. Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is already available for purchase across the globe, and the Huawei Mate X went on sale in China today. You can read the thoughts of our own Joel Joseph regarding the Motorola Razr over here.

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Xiaomi 29-inch curved gaming monitor coming soon

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Airyl Jaszly

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Nov 15, 2019

Xiaomi is best known for its smartphones, though it does dabble in other hardware categories: smart TVs, fitness bands, battery packs, and even electric scooters. The Mi Surface 34 was the company’s first desktop monitor. It had a 34-inch display sporting a curved (1500R) panel with a 3440×1440 resolution (21:9 aspect ratio).

Built for gaming, it had a 144Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, and AMD FreeSync support. Alongside that, we also saw the Xiaomi also unveiled a 23.8-inch IPS monitor with a 1920×1080 resolution. It came with a fairly similar feature set, and was priced at 699 Yuan (~$98). Now, leakers are reporting a third model on the way soon.

According to the report, the brand new display will essentially have the same features as the larger unit. It’ll retain the 144Hz refresh rate and 4ms response time, only on a smaller 29-inch curved panel. On top of this, it’ll obviously be priced slightly lower than the current 34-inch model, giving it a nice niche.

There are no shortage of options if you are in the hunt for the a new gaming monitor, from newcomers like Razer and Xiaomi to old veterans like Viewsonic. We’re eager to see how the new Xiaomi gaming monitor turns out, though we expect it to be just as good as their previous efforts which were already stellar products.

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Vivo S5 vs Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9: Specs Comparison

By

Michele Ingelido

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Nov 15, 2019

Yesterday Vivo announced the new S5: someone considers it the nth mid-ranger from the company, but it is not exactly so. It offers a more original design than most of the actual budget phones, so it is worth paying attention to it. Now that we know all of its specifications and the launch price, the next step is comparing Vivo S5 with at least some of the most important mid-rangers out there in order to establish whether it is worth for potential buyers giving it a chance. For this comparison, we chose the Realme X2 due to its amazing quality-price ratio and the Xiaomi Mi CC9 due to its premium design and well-balanced specs sheet.

Vivo S5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9

	Vivo S5	Oppo Realme X2	Xiaomi Mi CC9
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	157.9 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm, 188 grams	158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm, 182 grams	156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm, 179 grams
DISPLAY	6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, MIUI
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 48 + 8 + 2 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4100 mAh, fast charging 22.5W	4000 mAh, fast charging 30W	4030 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

As said above, Vivo S5 adopts an original and futuristic design. First of all, it comes with a punch-hole display, and that is not so easy to find it among mid-rangers. Further, it has a pretty nice diamond-like camera module on the back making its design unique. It has a bigger display and a higher screen-to-body ratio than Realme X2, yet it provides a more compact body. Even the Xiaomi Mi CC9 is a very interesting phone when it comes to aesthetics. Just like the Vivo S5, it has a glass back as well as an aluminum frame, despite it lacks a punch-hole display. Realme X2 has a plastic frame, so its build quality is inferior.

Display

Most of the punch-hole displays are IPS panels, but the Vivo S5 features a Super AMOLED screen. However, this is not the best display of the trio. The richest image quality is delivered by the Xiaomi Mi CC9 which supports the HDR standard and it even comes with high brightness. In each case, you get an in-display fingerprint reader, as well as an AMOLED panel. But only the Xiaomi Mi CC9 supports HDR.

Specs & Software

Vivo S5, Xiaomi Mi CC9, and Realme X2 are all powered by different chipsets, but all of them belong to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 700 series. The most powerful chipset is the Snapdragon 730G found on the Realme X2 which is the best for both its CPU and GPU performance. The second place goes to the Snapdragon 712 found on the Vivo S5 but it is just a slight upgrade of the Snapdragon 710 you can find on the Xiaomi Mi CC9. You should also consider that, besides having the best processor, Realme X2 features a fast UFS 2.1 storage. Each phone has Android 9 Pie out of the box, but customized by a different user interface: Vivo S5 has Funtouch OS, Xiaomi Mi CC9 has MIUI (which I define more advanced) and Realme X2 has Color OS.

Camera

At first glance, it does not seem so, but the Realme X2 has the most advanced camera department. It features a 64 MP quad camera including an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Even its front camera is amazing with its 32 MP resolution, but the 32 MP camera of the Xiaomi Mi CC9 uses Meitu’s algorithm which is able to enhance the selfie quality a lot. Note that no one of these devices is a high-end camera phone, they just come with midrange-class sensors.

Battery

On the paper, Vivo S5 offers a slightly bigger 4100 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Realme X2 stop at 4030 and 4000 mAh, respectively. However, this does not necessarily mean that Vivo S5 will last more on a single charge as software optimization plays an important role when it comes to small battery capacity differences.

Price

Vivo S5 6/128 GB just launched in China with a €350/$387 starting price, Xiaomi Mi CC9 costs about €360/$398 in the 6/128 GB version, and Realme X2 costs €230/$254 in the 6/128 GB configuration. Overall, in my personal opinion, Realme X2 looks like a more interesting option due to its stronger chipset and better cameras.

Read More: Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Reno2 Z: Specs Comparison

Vivo S5 vs Oppo Realme X2 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9: PROs and CONS

Vivo S5

PROs

Amazing design
Big battery
Nice selfie camera

CONS

Nothing particular

Realme X2

PROs

Amazing performance
Great front camera
Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

Plastic frame

Xiaomi Mi CC9

PROs

Premium build quality
Great front camera
Amazing software

CONS

Nothing particular

Buy AMAZFIT Nexo 4G Smart Watch Phone for Just $219.99 from Gearbest

By

Vinay Patel

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Nov 15, 2019

As part of Xiaomi’s Mi Ecosystem, HUAMI releases amazing smart wearables under the popular AMAZFIT brand.

Traditional watches were originally designed to show time and days, but gone are the days when you relied on a wristwatch to just tell the time. The next generation of smartwatches is crafted to monitor the wearer’s activities to help them lead a healthier lifestyle, in addition to telling the time, date, etc.

AMAZFIT might sound familiar if you have ever dabbled in the smart wearable market or if you are a serious athlete looking for a fitness gadget to power up your daily workout. The brand has a reputation for offering top-end smart wearables; however, these gadgets aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

To make its highly advantageous devices available to cost-conscious buyers, AMAZFIT has now established a partnership with Gearbest. As part of this collaboration, the Chinese online retailer has launched the AMAZFIT Nexo $219.99 Flash Sale, allowing Gearbest users to get their hands on the Nexo, as well as a slew of other AMAZFIT branded smartwatches at unbeatable prices.

Aside from getting noteworthy discounts on smart wearables from AMAZFIT, loyal Gearbest users can also avail of a $20 off on orders over $200. In other words, during the activity, those who spend more than $200 will be able to save more money.

The AMAZFIT Special Activities page is loaded with a myriad of well-received smart wearables that will be on sale carrying reduced prices during the activity period. These devices have carefully been added to specific categories to simplify and expedite the search process.

The first section is called Amazfit Nexo, but we will talk it just a bit. Let’s move on to the second category, which is called Amazfit Smartwatch. As the name suggests, the section is teeming with amazing smartwatches that have been made available to the public by AMAZFIT.

More importantly, you can get these coveted smartwatches without burning a hole in your pocket. For the sake of an instance, the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 would normally set you back $277.43, but you can get for only $199.99 under the Amazfit Smartwatch section.

The Amazfit Accessories section features items that you can add to your AMAZFIT smartwatch to make it more attractive, useful or even versatile. The rest of the smartwatches that are gracing the promotion page have been added to the concluding category called More Smartwatch.

As far as the Amazfit Nexo smartwatch is concerned, you can buy it for a global launch price during the activity period. Let us check out more details.

The irresistible Nexo 4G smartwatch phone usually retails for $266.58, but a few luck Gearbest users will be able to purchase it for just $219.99. This noteworthy 17 percent discount will be valid for the black color option of the watch for just two days.

To understand why the AMAZFIT Nexo is an absolute steal at this price, let us check out what the watch has to offer in terms of features. The Nexo sports a 1.39 inch AMOLED IPS screen with 454 x 454 pixels resolution, and packs a powerful Snapdragon Wear 2500 chip under the hood.

Furthermore, it runs the Android 5.0 operating system and draws its juices from a 420mAh Li-polymer battery that lasts 28 hours in a normal usage scenario. It has been IP68, which means it is dust and water-resistant.

The Nexo is housed in a sturdy frame made using high-quality microcrystalline zirconium ceramic, and the watch strap material is silicone. The device is compatible with Android 5.0, iOS 10.0 and above.

To check out more details about the AMAZFIT Nexo, all you need to do is to visit the promotion page by following this link.

Amazfit Nexo 4G Smart Watch Phone

AMAZFIT Nexo $219.9 Sale

Buy the LTE and Wi-Fi Versions of the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition Tablets for Lowered Prices from Banggood [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Nov 15, 2019

Huawei launched one of its two flagship tablets for this year dubbed the MediaPad M6 8.4-inches in June. The other one in the series is the MediaPad M6 10.8-inches variant.

The M6 8.4-inches was marketed as a special version and made available to the public as the MediaPad M6 Turbo Edition. As expected, the device became an instant hit among cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big-screen mobile device.

On the downside, the Huawei-branded tablet isn’t easy on the pocketbook. Both the LTE, as well as the WiFi versions of the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition would normally set you back a pretty penny. Does that mean you’d need to settle for an inferior alternative? Thanks to Banggood, you don’t.

The Chinese e-tailer known for offering the best bang for your buck is doling out noteworthy discounts on the LTE, as well as the WiFi versions of the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition tablets by assigning both models with dedicated coupon codes. To grab the discounts, all you need to do is to apply these coupons before checking out.

Huawei M6 Turbo Edition 8.4-Inches Tablet – LTE

Available in two highly appealing color options including Blue and Red, this Huawei M6 Turbo Edition LTE version has gone up for sale carrying a $703.99 price tag on Banggood. Those who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a tablet can apply coupon code BG6f428c for $204 off.

The coupon enables you to bring the steep asking price of the tablet down to only $499.99 even before you place your order. You can follow this link to use the coupon before it expires.

Huawei M6 Turbo Edition 8.4-Inches Tablet – LTE

Huawei M6 Turbo Edition 8.4-Inches Tablet – WiFi

The WiFi version of the M6 Turbo Edition tablet usually retails for $575.99. Just like the LTE version, the WiFi model also comes in blue, as well as red color options.

You can get a $166 off by applying coupon code BG04e54f during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the retail price of the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition WiFi tablet down to just $409.99 simply by using the above-mentioned coupon.

To take advantage of the coupon and place your order, simply follow this link before the coupon expires.

Huawei M6 Turbo Edition 8.4-Inches Tablet – WiFi

An absolute bargain at this price, the Huawei M6 Turbo Edition is loaded with exciting features.

First off, the tablet features an 8.4-inches IPS Capacitive screen with a high resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels for vivid visual experience and enhanced contrast. Furthermore, it is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor and packs GPU Turbo 3.0, along with Mali G76 720MHz graphics processing unit under the hood.

The M6 Turbo Edition ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space, which is even for all your apps and media content. Moreover, it comes with an Independent Turbo button, which gives you access to the game space with just one click.

The tablet runs Android 9.0 OS and draws its juices from a 6100mAh battery. On the optics front, it features a 13-megapixel rear-mounted camera and an 8-megapixel front snapper for selfies and video calling.

Buy Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device for Just $54.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

By

Vinay Patel

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Nov 15, 2019

GeekBuying comprises a team of tech enthusiasts that love sharing the latest gadgets with consumers across the globe. The Chinese e-tailer boasts an impressive array of reasonably-priced products across multiple categories.

Moreover, GeekBuying has a reputation for coming up with amazing promotions that enable its loyal users to get their hands on top-end products without burning a hole in their pocket. Keeping in line with that, the online retailer has launched a new promotion sale.

Dubbed as the Local Stock Smart Home Sale, the recently kicked off event features heavily discounted products, as well as a chance to save more money by applying a specific coupon code. If your cart value exceeds $400, you can take advantage of the 6% OFF Coupon smarthome6 for a noteworthy discount.

All products gracing the activity page have carefully been added to four categories including Local Stock, Top Seller, New Arrivals, and Clearance. We would be checking out the discount GeekBuying is currently doling out on the Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device and show how you save a considerable amount of more money at checkout.

Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device

The Snore Circle adopts the advanced bone conduction and sound recognition technologies to accurately recognize snoring sound, gently massage and stimulate the respiratory muscles to resolve snoring problems. The anti-snoring device features 36 levels of physical intervention, which means whether you are a light snorer or a severe noisemaker.

A snore-free life enhances your sleep quality and you wake up more energized. Moreover, it improves your overall well-being, while ensuring everyone around you can get quite and restful sleep as well.

You’d normally expect a useful device that ensures peaceful sleep to carry a steep price tag, but the Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device can now be yours for a lowered price of just $58.99 under the Top Seller category on the promotion page.

Moreover, you can extend this 58 percent discount by applying coupon code 3PB6MF1S at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you save $4 more reducing the already lowered asking price of the anti-snore device to only $54.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button. If this is your first order with GeekBuying, you can get an extra 2% off as well.

To avail of the discounts and use the coupon before it expires, simply follow this link. Note that the promo is slated to end in just two days.

Snore Circle Smart Bluetooth Anti Snoring Device

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Redmi 8 and 8A Kernel source code released by Xiaomi

By

Joel Joseph

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Nov 15, 2019

Xiaomi’s big battery budget devices for 2019, namely the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A has officially received the green signal from Xiaomi for third-party development. The company has just released the kernel source code for both the devices, allowing developers to tinker with its code and develop custom ROMs for the device.

Xiaomi’s smartphones are popular for their extensive custom ROM development. Even the MediaTek powered Redmi Note 8 Pro kernel source code was released back in September. So, we can expect to see some new custom ROMs for the Redmi 8 and 8A in the coming months.

Both devices have a large 5000mAh battery that easily offers two-day battery life. They share the same octa-core Snapdragon 439 processor inside with the Redmi 8 getting a 4GB RAM version while the 8A maxing out at 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Another major difference is in its camera setup as the higher-end Redmi 8 gets a dual 12MP + 2MP shooter at the back while the 8A has to settle for a single 12MP sensor. Note that the cheaper 8A doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi recently revealed that the Redmi 8 and 8A have a special sonic dust removal feature built-in. It’s essentially just a way to clear out the dust and gunk that tends to gather up in smartphone speakers, which is a fairly common problem.

According to Xiaomi, the Redmi devices achieve this by playing a custom sound designed to achieve the maximum amplitude of the speaker for 30 seconds. This allegedly gets all the dust out by pure force, without damaging the speaker we’d hope. It’s an interesting solution to a common problem.

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MIUI 11 update now rolling out for the Redmi 4

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 15, 2019

I use a Redmi Note 6 Pro and still check daily if Xiaomi has pushed the new MIUI 11 update to the model. Surprisingly, users of the Redmi 4 in India have reportedly started receiving MIUI 11 update and have even shared evidence online. Apart from the fact that it is MIUI 11, there is nothing spectacular to cheer about this update.

The screenshot shared by a Redmi 4 user shows that the new update comes with the version number MIUI 11.0.2.0.NAMMIXM. It also shows the update file is 483MB large. Interestingly, this new update doesn’t bring a change in the Android version as the Redmi 4 still runs the outdated Android 7.1.2 (Nougat). It also brings along the October 2018 Android security patch that Google released more than a year ago.

The changelog shared by some users on the MIUI forum shows the MIUI 11 brings improved touch controls and refined colour usage to deliver a fresh experience. The update also carries sound effects influenced by nature. The update is also expected to enhance the user experience by offering a minimalistic design. Other features include an always-on lock screen and Dynamic Video Wallpapers.

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Oppo showcases Reno2 Zoom at the League of Legends World Championship Final

By

Jeet

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Nov 15, 2019

The League of Legends 2019 World Championship had its final after over a month of competition in Paris. At the event, Oppo, the sponsor of the tournament, showcased its latest Oppo Reno2 Zoom smartphone.

In the tournament that kicked-off on 2nd October in Berlin, 24 teams were competing in a series of epic death matches. As a sponsor of the tournament, the smartphone company Oppo had set up experience booth from November 5th-10th. It also presented the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and showcased its smartphone.

The company officially announced in September that it had became the exclusive global smartphone partner for LoL Esports international events, which includes The World Championship, Mid-Season Invitational, and All-Star Event.

Notably, this is a long-term partnership and Oppo has already signed on for five years. The company said that it is eagerly looking forward to further cooperation with the global Esports event and added that there’s much more in store, including a whole host of activations surrounding The World Championship, Mid-Season Invitational, and All-Star Event – with more to be announced.

Oppo said that this long-term alliance with League of Legends publisher Riot Games lasts through 2024. This further marks the company’s exploration in the field of Esports, broadening existing sports and entertainment sponsorships. League of Legends Esports joined the list of sports partners for Oppo, which includes Wimbledon, FC Barcelona, the International Cricket Council as well as another mobile Esports tournament – the Tencent Playerunknown Battle Ground Mobile Challenger Cup.

Through this partnership, League of Legends Esports aims to further enhance fans’ live event and viewing experiences around its global sporting events, while Oppo’s commitment allows them to better engage with the growing player base of the world’s top Esport.

Realme 5s teaser shows quad-camera setup; launching on November 20 in India

By

Jeet

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Nov 15, 2019

Realme is all set to launch the Realme X2 Pro premium flagship smartphone in the Indian market on 20th November. Thanks to the Flipkart landing page, it was hinted that the company could also launch the Realme 5s smartphone at the same launch event.

Now, ahead of the launch of this upcoming entry-level smartphone, some key details about the device have surfaced online. Through a teaser on Flipkart, it seems almost confirmed that the device will be launched on 20th November.

Further, the smartphone will come with quad-camera setup on the back, with the primary sensor being a 48-megapixel camera. The teaser image claims that the camera can deliver “ultra-detailed pictures that remain sharp even when zoomed in.”

The leaked image of the phone’s back panel reveals that in the quad-camera setup, the sensors will be aligned vertically and the setup will be placed in the top-left corner. Further, it also shows that there will be a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Also, the back panel has the company’s signature diamond-cut design with a glass layer.

It has been revealed that the smartphone will feature a 6.51-inch HD+ display and will come powered by a 5,000mAh battery, running Android Pie operating system with the company’s own ColorOS 6 on top.

The Realme 5s is expected to be driven by Snapdragon 665 and 4 GB of RAM. It may arrive with 64 GB of native storage and support for external storage. The smartphone is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

On the back side, the phone could come with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system and on the front side, the device is expected to be equipped with a 13-megapixel snapper.

To know more, including its specifications, pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for a few more days.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro gets MIUI 11 Stable Update in India

By

Joel Joseph

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Nov 15, 2019

After pushing stable MIUI 11 update for Redmi Note 8 Pro in China last week, Xiaomi has started rolling out the same update to the Indian version of the devices. Multiple users on the Xiaomi forums have reported that they have received the MIUI 11.0.1.0 stable update on the Redmi Note 8 Pro models. This release is in fact ahead of the scheduled late December MIUI 11 rollout for the model in India.

Despite being rolled out as MIUI 11 stable update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro, it’s likely that this is a test stable build being sent out to a limited number of users. There were a number of users on the forums who didn’t get the update, so it’s possible that many users will have to wait for a week or two to get the final build.

Note that this MIUI 11 update is still based on Android 10. But it brings interesting MIUI 11 features to the device, including a redesigned UI and productivity features. You can read the entire list of MIUI 11 features from here.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro features the MediaTek Helio G90T gaming processor with 6GB / 8GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB storage. The quad-camera setup at the back comes with an f/1.7 aperture 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 as the primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 2cm focal length and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel.

You can check out our Note 8 Pro gaming review down below.

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Vivo Y19 debuts in India for Rs. 13,990 (~$195); Specifications, features and price

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 15, 2019

Vivo India has launched the Vivo Y19 mid-range phone in India to target the offline markets. It has arrived as a replacement for the Vivo Y17 that may get discontinued in the coming days. The same phone was announced in Thailand earlier this year. The Vivo Y19 that features a tall aspect ratio display, triple rear cameras and large-sized battery has arrived with a price tag of Rs. 13,990 (~$195).

Vivo Y19 Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y19 has a polycarbonate chassis that houses a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display. The waterdrop notched display produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The phone offers an impressive screen space of 90.3 percent.

The MediaTek Helio P65 chipset is present under the hood of the Vivo Y19 smartphone. The chipset is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. The native storage of the smartphone is 64 GB. There is a microSD card slot onboard for additional storage.

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The FunTouch OS 9.2 UI based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. For smoother gaming performance, the phone carries support for Multi-Turbo and Game Space. The device is backed by a massive 5,000mAh battery that is equipped with support for 18W dual-engine fast charging.

The Vivo Y19 has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. Its back panel is decorated with a vertical triple camera setup at the top-left corner and a fingerprint scanner. The rear camera system includes an f/1.78 aperture 16-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects to the images. The phone also carries support for face unlock. The usual connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y19 Price

Vivo Y19 comes in a single variant of 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage in India with a price tag of Rs. 13,990. The handset is available for purchase through offline stores across India. The same phone is selling in China as Vivo Y5s.

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