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ColorOS 7 teaser video showcases some of its key features

Oppo has already revealed that the company will be hosting a press event on 20th November at the Minsheng Modern Art Museum in Beijing where it will launch the next-generation ColorOS 7 custom operating system.

Ahead of the official announcement, the company has released a couple of teaser videos which reveals some of the features of the upcoming ColorOS 7 Android skin.

ColorOS 7 Features

ColorOS 7 Features

ColorOS 7 Features

The company will be introducing a Focus Mode which will help the user better their sleep pattern and make sure they are not disturbed during the sleep time. Previously, the company had hinted at video editing feature named “Soloop Recording” with an AI-based one-button video editing.

Further, the ColorOS 7 operating system will be better optimized for gaming as the company is all set to introduce new game acceleration features. It is said to offer great gaming experience without degrading the picture quality, frame rate and resolution.

The upcoming custom user interface from Oppo will also be designed in such a way that the UI will be more optimized and will offer comfort and efficiency to the users. To more about the features coming with the ColorOS 7, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event in China on 20th November.

We also expect the company reveal the roadmap for this new update as well as the list of compatible smartphones at the launch event. There will also be an exclusive customized edition of the ColorOS 7 for Realme smartphones, as confirmed by the Realme CEO Madhav Sheth. However, nothing much is known about it at this time, but it is expected to be closer to stock Android UI, similar to OxygenOS from OnePlus.

 

Poll of The Week: Dual Screens or Flexible Foldable Displays?

This year, we have come full circle with foldable displays. Huawei’s Mate X is an example of an outward folding device while Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is the poster child for the inward foldable device. Motorola’s spanking new Razr (2019) is actually an inward folding phone but it stands out as the first with a vertical folding design.

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The New Galaxy Fold With Slight Design Changes

Next year will bring more foldable phones but it will also bring dual-display devices such as the Microsoft Surface Duo which is scheduled to be available in time for the holidays next year and possibly, another LG flagship with support for LG Dual Screen. We also expect more manufacturers including Samsung may jump on the dual-screen train too.

Surface Duo
Surface Duo

Both designs have the same goal – more screen estate in a smaller form factor but with different approaches. For this week’s poll, we want to know which one you prefer – phones with dual-screens or phones with a flexible foldable display?

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TCL WQ Gaming Tablet Display with 240Hz refresh rate and punch-hole leaks

The Huawei MatePad Pro is scheduled to launch on November 25, and when it does, it should be the first tablet with a punch-hole display.  However, it definitely won’t be the last as more manufacturers will surely adopt a similar design. A new leak has revealed we may not only be getting more tablets with a punch-hole display but even one with a super impressive 240Hz refresh rate.

Chinese blogger and leakster @Digital Chat Station shared photos on Weibo of a display made by TCL Display Technology. The display which is called the WQ Gaming Tablet Display is 10.8-inches in size and has a 2560 x 1600 resolution (280 PPI). The screen has a brightness level of 500 nits and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

TCL WQ Gaming Tablet display

The spec sheet also reveals the display is 1.5 millimeters thick while the punch hole, located at the top left corner, has a diameter of 3.5 millimeters and a border diameter of 0.6 millimeters. The spec sheet also mentions the display has a GTG (gray-to-gray) response time of 2ms.

The most exciting part of the spec sheet is the screen’s frame rate (refresh rate) of 240Hz. This refresh rate is usually found on gaming monitors but TCL has been able to bring it to a smaller display size and it may show up on a tablet in the near future.

TCL WQ Gaming Tablet specs

While gaming phones have become popular in the past year, there are only a handful of tablets that qualify to be called gaming tablets, no thanks to tablets declining sales. TCL’s WQ Gaming Tablet Display may help spur the development of gaming tablets with the features it offers.

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Buy Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector for Just $2399 from Gearbest [Coupon]

Laser projectors are quite popular among cinephiles who love watching their favorite videos, sports, TV series, movies, etc on a big screen without leaving the comfort of their homes.

Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector TV Home Theater

On the downside, these devices are not easy on the pocketbook. In other words, cost-conscious buyers have to end up settling for a low-priced alternative, which may not meet their fancy, particularly, in terms of performance.

To make a top-end laser projector available to those on a tight budget, Gearbest is doling out a noteworthy discount on Xiaomi’s Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector TV Home Theater, which would normally set you back a pretty penny. While the laser projector normally sells for $3500, you can buy it for just $2499 from Gearbest.

This is a noteworthy 29 percent reduction in the laser projector’s original asking price. If that doesn’t impress you much, it might interest you to know that the Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF has been assigned a dedicated coupon that can be used to reduce its already discounted retail price.

Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector TV Home Theater

For an additional $100 off, all you need to do is to apply coupon code W3A8446EBDE1D001 at checkout. The aforesaid coupon helps you bring the original asking price of the Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF down to only $2399 before you click the ‘Place Order’ button.

Available in a Mirror Black color option, the Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF is an absolute steal at this price. The WEMAX L1668FCF is touted as an ideal substitute for large LCD television, which makes it a must-have component for a home theater.

Moreover, it can project up to 150-inches in 9000 lumens with a 4000:1 contrast ratio. The 14 – 50cm ultra-short throw distance allows you to connect this HD projector with a regular television cabinet so that you can enjoy an 80 – 150-inch large screen.

Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector TV Home Theater

Furthermore, the Wemax L1688FCF is capable of delivering four times the clarity of 1080P with a high screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Its simple MIUI firmware delivers a superior viewing experience whether you are watching your favorite TV show, movie, a sporting event, etc. You get the enhanced visual experience without putting your eyes at risk.

The market is teeming with all sorts of 4K ultra-short-throw laser projectors that boast similar features; however, they carry steep price tags.

Thankfully, the Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF will be up for grabs for a lowered price for 12 days on Gearbest. You can follow this link to place your order.

Banggood is Giving you a Chance to Carve Up $1000000 Bonuses, Win Amazing Prizes and Grab Great Discounts

Banggood offers the best bang for your buck. To bring products across various categories at unbeatable prices, the Chinese e-tailer comes up with amazing promotions, events, and activities from time to time.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 smartwatch
Xiaomi’s Mi Band 4 is already a hit in China

With Black Friday sales around the corner, online stores gearing up to offer their highly promoted sales, but Banggood has launched a new promotion sales before the Black Friday sale kicks off. As part of its latest activity, Banggood is giving its loyal users a chance to earn big bonuses and win amazing prizes.

Bnaggood Carve Up Bonuses

How to participate

To take part in the activity, you need to either create your own team or join an existing team. Your next goal is to earn stars, which requires you to do tasks. By earning enough stars, your team can qualify for lucky draw rounds and join the Black Friday $1,000,000 Carve Up. To stand a chance of getting more prizes and bonuses, your team should earn more stars.

On the event page, click “Create Team” and invite your friends to join it. Alternatively, you can join a friend’s team by telling them to send you their invitation link, and then following it. The  DS/WS users are not allowed to join this activity.

Tasks

The tasks start from November 12th 16:00 and end on November 26th at 14:00 (UTC+8). All tasks will be updated at 0 o’clock (UTC+8). The New Shipped Order tasks, which gives you 50+ stars, on the other hand, will be available once per day.

Between November 12th 16:00 to November 26th 14:00 (UTC+8), there will be Daily Mystery Tasks, which will be available for 24 hours. You can complete the task within 24 hours to get the star reward. Aside from that, you can earn stars by inviting your friends to like your team every day.

For getting 5 Likes, you get +50 stars, for 10 Likes you get +100 stars, 15 Likes will get you +150 stars. You can get up to 30 LIkes and win +300 stars every day. Note that while you can like other teams, you can like your own team. Each user has three likes every day.

Prizes

There are multiple prizes including coupons, stars, and even physical prizes up for the grabs during the activity period (November 21st, 16:00 – Nov 22nd, 16:00 UTC+8).

Carve Up Bonuses

Aside from that, you can win shopping allowances, which can be reused with coupons, FD, Pro, etc,*excludes Snap Up & Group Buy items). Before carve-up, users must confirm their email address. As an individual user, you can double your bonus up to 11 times. Note that Individual base bonus will be carved up Individual base bonus.

Timed Gift Box Draws

To join Timed Gift Box Draws, your individual Stars should reach 50. The task will be valid on November 12, November 15, November 18, November 21, November 23, and November 25 (UTC+8).

Receiving Rewards

Within 15 working days, Banggood will send Physical prizes. Check the “My coupons” section for coupons. Teams and individuals will automatically receive the stars. Shopping allowance will be added to users’ accounts directly and they can be applied while placing an order. The discount will be immediately, and you can further combine it with a coupon, Flash Deal, Unbeatable Deal or other promotional offers.

The promotion page features a slew of amazing products carrying lowered prices. These products have been added to the Best-Selling to ensure you do not waste a lot of time searching for them.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3

Among other products, the recently unveiled Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness band has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of $63.99 under the Best-Selling category. This is an 18 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

Aside from getting the discount, new users can take advantage of an $18 OFF New User Coupon and save more money. Moreover, there’s free shipping on orders over $19.99. You can follow this link to participate in the event and stand a chance to win amazing prizes.

Buy AMAZFIT Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch for Just $194.99 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

Huami took the covers off two smartwatches dubbed the Stratos 3 and Stratos 3+ International Edition under the AMAZFIT brand during the IFA 2019, which took place in Germany.

AMAZFIT Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch

Touted as the most professional smart sports watch ever released under the Huami sub-branded, the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 has gone up for pre-order through GeekBuying. It might interest you to know that the Chinese online store is offering the recently unveiled smartwatch for a considerably lowered price.

We will shed light on the aforesaid discount, and on top of that, show how you save more money at the time of checking out. So without further ado, let’s dive straight into the details.

While you’d normally end up shelling out $279.99 on the AMAZFIT Stratos 3, GeekBuying is giving you an unmissable chance to get your hands on the smartwatch for a lowered price of only $199.99. In addition to getting this 23 percent discount, new users can avail of an extra 2% OFF New User Coupon.

AMAZFIT Stratos 3 Smart Sports Watch 1.34 Inch Full Moon Screen Dual-Mode 5ATM GPS Firstbeat Silicone Strap Global Version - Black

The rest of the users can take advantage of coupon code 3ZCX3EGT for an extra $5 off during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 smartwatch further down to just $194.99 before clicking the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

For such a low price, you’d normally be able to purchase a substandard smartwatch, which makes the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 an absolute bargain at this super reasonable price. Despite the reduction in its original asking price, the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 comes with a slew of exciting and highly advantageous features.

First off, the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 features an eye-catching 2.5D capacitive touch screen with an HD resolution of 320 x 320 pixels. it has high-quality Corning Gorilla glass material for extra protection of the screen.
Amazfit Stratos 3Furthermore, the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 adopts the reflective display technology for an always-bright dial that never goes off. The screen brightness automatically gets adjusted to the environment, which means you can still read the notifications, time, etc in bright sunny conditions and even in dark environments.

 

A hand-polished stainless steel bezel complements the display while adding an elegant luster to your overall personality. The hard ceramic keeps the watch safe from accidental scratches and other damages.

Much to the relief of adventure junkies or sports enthusiasts that end up getting splashes of water on their watches, the Stratos 3 comes with a 5ATM water-resistant rating. You can wear it while swimming. Moreover, it gives you an option to record data with support for open water and swimming pool modes.

The watch features 316L stainless steel buttons that ensure you do not waste a lot of time trying to find an app or function you are looking for. The case is covered with 3D laser carbon fiber texture which enhances its overall outward appearance.

As if that weren’t enough, the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 supports 19 sports patterns including running, walking, outdoor riding, swimming pool, swimming, open water swimming and more. It can record accurate daily movements, altitude, movements, etc using GPS, Glonass, Beidou, and Galileo.

AMAZFIT Stratos 3

Aside from that, the AMAZFIT Stratos 3 provides physical exercise data based on the amount of your exercise. The watch draws its juices from an ultra-long standby time of up to 7 days in the Smart Mode.

Furthermore, the Stratos 3 can be wirelessly connected to Bluetooth earbuds if you fancy listening to your favorite soundtrack on the go. Alternatively, you can enjoy the media saved on the phone’s internal storage space while running.

To know more about the feature-laden AMAZFIT Stratos 3, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. To get the discount and use the coupon, make sure you place your pre-order before the promo ends in eleven days.

LG Neo One with a waterdrop notch gets FCC certification

In the first half of the year, LG announced three new smartphones under a new line called the W-series. The three phones which are the LG W10, LG W30, and LG W30 Pro are sold in India. A new LG device called the Neo One has been certified by the FCC.

The FCC documents reveal the phone’s model number is ZNFX210LMW. It also shows us what the device looks like as well as its specs. However, the specs and images in the manual do not match the photos of the device.

The user manual reveals the LG Neo One has a 5.7-inch screen but the resolution is not stated. It runs Android 9 Pie but there is no mention of the processor, RAM, and storage. The manual says the phone has an 8MP selfie camera and 13MP + 5MP dual rear cameras. However, the images provided for FCC and the one in the user manual show the phone has just one rear camera. The One Neo also has Dual-SIM support, 4G, a MicroSD card slot (128GB max,), and packs a 4000mAh battery.

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Live photos available on the FCC’s database shows it has a waterdrop notch and a single rear camera at the top left corner. There is no fingerprint scanner on the reflective back of the device but the diagram in the manual shows there is one.

There is a possibility there is a mixup with the documents and this phone may launch under a different name and not the LG Neo One. However, we have no info on when that will be.

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How to root OnePlus 7T Pro with Magisk using Auto Install Tool

OnePlus is always known for affordable premium smartphones. The company has launched a new OnePlus 7T Pro just a few weeks ago with Snapdragon 855+ onboard and all new camera module. Like its predecessors, the third-party developers have started development on the device and even released Magisk for the OnePlus 7T Pro. Moreover, moving a step ahead, the developers also introduced a One-click Auto Magisk install tool for the newly launched smartphone. It provides excellent relief for users who are looking to root the OnePlus 7T Pro with Magisk without going through all the technicalities.

Must See: 6 Best Custom ROMs for OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus is always known for its open policy to support root. The company does not void any warranty for rooting the device, but any damage caused to the device by rooting is not permissible under the same policy. It has paved the way for third-party developement. Many OnePlus users are eager to root their devices to get hands-on the certain privileges of the rooted device.

Advantages of Rooting

It is a privilege for the Linux based Android system to attain root access to the partitions. It allows users to get hold of every app and code that is present on the system. Apart from many advantages, some disadvantages are also present. We have compiled a list of Rooting benefits.

  • Automation
  • Ability to install third-party MODs
  • Support for Frameworks – Substratum, and others
  • Full Phone backups
  • Remove Bloatware
  • Tweak system
  • Ability to install custom ROMs and kernels
  • Overclock CPU
  • Improve Battery Efficiency
  • Performance Boost
  • Block Advertisements
  • Unlocking hidden features

OnePlus 7T Pro Specifications

The smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset coupled with Adreno 640 GPU and 8GB RAM. It houses a 90Hz 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED capacitive display featuring 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. OnePlus 7T Pro comes in two different storage variants of 8GB RAM + 128 GB Storage and a 8GB RAM + 256 GB Internal Storage.

In the camera department, OnePlus 7T Pro features a triple camera module featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, and another 16-megapixel ultrawide lens. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calling. Unfortunately, there’s no headphone jack, and the users have to compensate with USB-Type C output.

In Connectivity, there’s a WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, Radio and USB 3.1 Type-C Support An under-display fingerprint sensor is present for flawless authentication. A Non-removable Li-Po 3800 mAh battery is present with a 30W Warp Charging. It is available in two different colors of Frosted Silver and Glacier Blue.

Note: The Magisk Installer will root the OnePlus 7T Pro. GizmoChina is not responsible in any way for the damage to data and phone. The tool is fully working for OnePlus 7T Pro but is the author is not sure about OnePlus 7T.

Prerequisites:

  • Make sure your OnePlus 7T Pro bootloader is unlocked.
  • Enable Developers Mode by heading to the Settings> About Phone > and tap “Build number” 7 times.
  • Enable Debugging Mode by heading to the Settings>Developer Option>Enable USB Debugging.
  • Download and Install Java Runtime environment on your Windows PC.
  • Keep your battery 60% charged.
  • Make sure to backup your important data on the cloud or any external media.
  • Download the Magisk AutoInstall Zip File from here.

Steps to install Magisk on OnePlus 7T Pro using AutoInstall Tool

It is always recommended to read and execute the following steps carefully. Any wrong execution can lead to loss of data. The tool is designed to work with any firmware version based on both the OxygenOS or H2OS. The

  1. Make sure you have enabled the USB debugging and installed java runtime environment on your PC from the link above.
  2. After installing the runtime environment, you can open the MagiskInstaller_hotdog_20191111.jar file and follow the ongoing prompts.
    Note: If double-click is not working, then type the command by opening the CMD in the same folder as the downloaded file:

    java -jar MagiskInstaller_hotdog_20191111.jar
  3. That’s it! The smartphone will reboot after flashing Magisk.

The Magis AutoInstall Tool for OnePlus 7 Pro has waived off the execution of various steps. It is a simple tool to get root access on your smartphone. If you have any issues while installing the AutoInstall Tool, then do let us know about it via the comments below.

Related: OnePlus 7T Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro: Specs Comparison

Vivo S1 Pro specifications revealed; Seems rebranded V17 for multiple Asian markets soon

Update: Vivo S1 Pro is launching in three days in Philippines!

Original story follows…

Vivo V1945A/T showed up on the database of China’s TENAA agency earlier this month. The smartphone is yet to go official and its moniker for China is not known yet. The same phone is reportedly coming to India and Russian markets as Vivo V17. Vivo is also planning to bring the same device to multiple markets like Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and Malaysia.

Vivo Indonesia has revealed plenty of key details on the Vivo S1 Pro smartphone. It has revealed that the upcoming S-series phone will be equipped with a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display that will offer full HD+ resolution. The smartphone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent. The display of the phone is embedded with a “Screen Touch ID” in-display fingerprint reader.

Vivo S1 Pro

The Vivo S1 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 665 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device is 128 GB and it comes with an external storage slot that supports up to 256 GB of microSD card. The device is equipped with a massive 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W dual-engine fast charging through USB-C.

For shooting selfies, the Vivo S1 Pro features a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The backside of the phone has a diamond-shaped camera system that includes a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 primary lens and a 120-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens.

The launch date of the Vivo S1 Pro for Indonesia is currently under the wraps. Glowing Black and Crystal Blue are the two color editions of the smartphone. It appears that Indonesia and other markets in Southeast Asia will be soon receiving the Vivo S1 Pro phone before the end of this month.

As mentioned at the beginning of the post, some markets like China, India and Russia are likely to receive the phone with a different moniker. In China and India, Vivo had launched a different Vivo S1 Pro earlier this year. In Russia, Vivo hasn’t launch any S-series phone yet.

In Russia and India, it is likely to debut as Vivo V17 before the end of this month. Its sales may begin in India by the first week of December. China has recently received the Vivo S5 smartphone. The Vivo V1945A/T phone may debut as a lighter version of the Vivo S5 since they sport similar rear design.

 

 

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

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.

 

 

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

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.

motorola razr

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:

motorola razr

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.

Download from Google Drive

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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

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.

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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

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.

Redmi K30 release date

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

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
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

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.

Samsung Galaxy A80

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

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).

Realme 5s Snapdragon 665

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

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.

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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.

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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.

 

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

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

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

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.

 

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