Samsung Galaxy M50 to reportedly launch in India on November 15

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 [4GB RAM+64GB ROM]

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Nov 12, 2019

It looks like Xiaomi’s huge fanbase is in for a treat! The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has teamed up with Banggood to offers some of its well-received smartphones at prices that are simply unbeatable.

Moreover, these devices have been assigned specific coupons that can be used for extra discounts. We will not only shed light on the aforesaid discounts but also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money at the time of checking out.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi took the covers off the Redmi Note 8 in a launch event held in China in August this year. Aside from housing 48-megapixel quad cameras on the optics front, the Redmi Note 8 is loaded with exciting features. You can now buy different variants of the phone at a reduced price from Banggood.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 [4GB RAM+64GB ROM]

The original asking price of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is $269.99, but much to the relief of those on a tight budget, the phone has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of only $261.08 via Banggood. In addition to getting this noteworthy discount, you can get free shipping on orders over $19.99.

If that doesn’t impress you much, you can get an extra $101.09 off by applying coupon code BGD11N84 at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you bring the retail price of the phone down to just $159.99 before you place your order.

To use the coupon and grab the discount, simply follow this link to the promotion page.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 [4GB RAM+128GB ROM]

This is the slightly larger Redmi Note 8 variant that would normally set you back $299.99 on both online, as well as offline stores. Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, Banggood is offering it for a dropped price of just $291.58.

As if that weren’t enough, you can even extend this discount by applying coupon code BGD11N88 at checkout. The aforesaid coupon enables you to save $11.59 more by reducing the original selling price of the Redmi Note 8 to just $179.99 during the checkout process. You can visit this link to get the discount and place your order.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 [4GB RAM+128GB ROM]

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

The Redmi Note 8 Pro was launched in August at a launch event that took place in China. One of the highlights of the Redmi Note 8 Pro includes a 64-megapixel quad-camera setup that enables you to capture memorable moments in the form of crystal-clear photos. The phone is now available on Banggood for a lowered price.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro [6GB RAM+64GB ROM]

Available in three eye-catching color options – Pearl White, Mineral Grey and Forest Green, the global version of the Redmi Note 8 Pro has gone up for sale on Banggood carrying a $328.18 price sticker. Those who aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a high-end smartphone can apply coupon code BGD11N8P6 for a $118.19 off.

As a result, the original selling price of the Redmi Note 8 Pro drops to only $209.99 before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. To take full advantage o the coupon before it expires, simply follow this link. You can also get free shipping on orders over $19.99.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro [6GB RAM+64GB ROM]

Xiaomi Mi9 Lite

Launched in the first week of January this year, the Mi9 Lite is an irresistible smartphone that adopts a slim, minimalist design, coupled with high performance. It is housed in an eye-catching frame which is made using high-quality metal and glass. You can get the Mi9 for a lowered price on Banggood.

Xiaomi Mi9 Lite [6GB RAM+128GB ROM]

Banggood is offering a 9 percent off on the well-received Xiaomi Mi9 Lite smartphone, which usually sells for $419.99. Thanks to the above-mentioned discount, you can now buy it for just $383.08. Moreover, Banggood is offering free shipping to those who spend more than $19.99 on the website.

Furthermore, you can use coupon code BGD119L8 and get an extra $153.09 off. After applying the coupon, the original asking price of the Xiaomi Mi9 Lite reduces to just $229.99. The phone comes in Onyx Grey, Aurora Blue, and Pearl White color options. You can visit the promotion page by following this link.

Xiaomi Mi9 Lite [6GB RAM+128GB ROM]

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Xiaomi announced the long-awaited Mi 9T Pro in August this year. The phone’s awe-inspiring features propelled it straight to skyrocketing popularity among Xiaomi fans. Even months after hitting the store shelves, the Mi 9T Pro continues to garner admiration. You can buy it for a reduced price through Banggood.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro [6GB RAM+128GB ROM]

The feature-laden Mi 9T Pro understandably carries a steep price tag of $599.99, but if you place your order through Banggood, you can get your tech greedy hands on the phone for a considerably reduced price o just $597.79. Moreover, you get free shipping if your cart value exceeds $19.99.

New users can take advantage of an $18 OFF Coupon and save more money. The rest of the Banggood users can apply coupon code BGD119TP to bring the asking price of the Mi 9T Pro down to just $349.99 during the checkout process. The coupon enables you to save $247.8 more.

To ensure you are not too late to grab this great discount, just follow this link without wasting more time.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro [6GB RAM+128GB ROM]

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Buy Top-End Tablets and Phablets at Unbeatable Prices from Gearbest

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Teclast P10 HD 4G Phablet

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Nov 12, 2019

If you are in the market for an inexpensive tablet PC or phablet, you are likely to stumble upon a wide range of low-priced alternatives that deliver a mediocre performance.

Those on a tight budget usually end up settling for these devices; however, they do not offer good value for money. To make top-end tablets available to cost-conscious buyers, we have listed the top 3 tablets that you can get your hands on without emptying your pockets.

Teclast T30 4G Tablet

Powered by the high-performance MTK Helio P70 Octa-core processor, the Teclast T30 consumes less power and lasts longer. It runs the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system and is backed by an 8000mAh large capacity battery that delivers a local video playback of up to eleven hours.

The irresistible T30 has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag on Gearbest. While it usually retails for $305.10, you can now buy it for just $179.99 from Gearbest. In addition to this 41 percent discount, the Chinese online store is offering a lot more for you to cheer about.

First off, you can get an add-on item for just $0.11 if you spend $20 on the website. Moreover, you get Tablet Holster Protective Cover Case for Teclast T30 worth $19.99 free with your purchase. If you are a new customer, you can use PayPal to make the payment and $3 off on orders valued at $50. This offer is valid for the first 2500 orders daily.

You can follow this link to avail of the discount before the promo comes to an end. With over 1000 pieces sold at the time of writing, the promo is slated to end soon.

Teclast T30 4G Tablet

Teclast P10 HD 4G Phablet

The Teclast P10 packs a powerful UNISOC SC9863A Octa-core processor that reduces power consumption. The device runs Android 9.0 Pie OS and has a chip with AI (Artificial Intelligence) that enables the phablet to optimize and accelerate its overall performance.

The feature-rich Teclast P10 HD phablet with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space would normally set you back $159.99, but you can now buy it for just $99.99 from Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 38 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

Moreover, you can get an add-on for only $0.11 by spending $20 on the website. New customers using PayPal as their payment method can avail of the Extra PayPal Discount, wherein they save $3 on orders valued at $50. This offer is limited to the first 2500 orders daily.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Teclast P10 and place your order. The promotion sale is slated to end in just six days.

BMAX Y13 13.3 inch Notebook

The cost-effective BMAX Y13 sports a crystal-clear 13.3-inch display with 1920 x 1080 FHD resolution for a superior visual experience. It has an Intel Gemini Lake N4100 Quad Core processor for maximum high-efficiency power. The notebook ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of SSD storage space.

On the optics front, it houses a 1.0-megapixel camera at the front for video calling. While you’d expect a top-end notebook offering such high-end features to carry a steep price tag, the BMAX Y13 can now be yours for a lowered price of only $336.99 through Gearbest. This is a 39 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $551.73.

Those spending $20 will qualify to get an add-on for just $0.11. New users that use PayPal for payment will qualify for an Extra PayPal Discount that includes a $3 OFF on orders valued at $50. Note that the offer will be limited to the first 2500 orders daily.

You can follow this link and place your order. The promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

BMAX Y13 13.3 inch Notebook

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PhoneBook transforms your smartphone into a touchscreen laptop

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 11, 2019

Over the years, we have seen multiple crowdfunding projects come up with ways for us to be able to use our phones more productively. There is the $99 SuperBook that allowed you to connect your Android phone to what we can call a laptop shell and use it as a laptop. It raised $2.6 million during its crowdfunding in 2016.

In the same year, there was also a similar device called the NexDock but with a $149 price tag and included support for phones with Windows 10 Continuum. Way before the SuperBook and NexDock, Motorola launched the Lapdock 100 which worked with some of its Android phones. This year, another manufacturer is giving it a go again and their product is called the PhoneBook.

The PhoneBook is also a laptop shell with a 15.6-inch touchscreen Full HD display and a full-sized keyboard and trackpad. All you have to do is plug in “ANY” phone to it and you have a working laptop. Anyware, the makers of PhoneBook, say your phone is the CPU and every time you get a new phone, it is like you have a new computer. It also uses your phone’s storage to save the work you do on it.

With the PhoneBook, you are not only able to run the apps on your phone on a larger screen, but you can also run Windows Cloud PC apps. For entertainment, the PhoneBook has stereo speakers, so you can enjoy your movies with better audio than what your phone’s speaker pumps out. The PhoneBook is also touted as the first device that allows you to use the keyboard and mouse to play mobile games, a feature said to be unavailable on Samsung’s DeX.

The PhoneBook has an 8-hour battery life and charges your phone when connected to it. The PhoneBook as 2 x USB ports, an HDMI input port, a USB-C video input port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also has a reset button. It has a 12V/2A power adapter which is a bit disappointing as USB-C charging would have been better.

The PhoneBook will work with all Android phones except those powered by a MediaTek processor which means a large percentage of phones are excluded. It will also work with iPhones.

The device is available on Kickstarter for crowdfunding starting at $169 for backers. When it launches, it will sell for $249.

Realme wins big in India as Xiaomi continues lead in Q3 – IDC

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 11, 2019

Research firm IDC has released its third-quarter smartphone market report for India. The report covers phone sales between July and September and it shows that a total of 46.6 million smartphone shipments were effected, which is higher than the 42.6 million units shipped during the same period last year.

The improvement in the market was felt by all the top five brands, except Samsung, with a YoY increase in their shipments. The top five spots consist of Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, Realme and Oppo.

Xiaomi continued its dominance of the Indian market with an estimated shipment of 12.6 million units, representing an 8.5% yearly growth. With a total shipping estimate of 8.8 million units, Samsung came in second but this is lower than the 9.6 million units shipped the year prior.

BBK subsidiaries Vivo, Realme and OPPO completed the top five. Vivo is reported to have shipped an estimated 7.1 million smartphone with a hugely impressive 58.7% yearly growth. If you think this is impressive as well, wait until you see Realme’s growth curve. The new OPPO spin-off shipped a huge 7.1 million units in Q3 2019, up from 1.3 million in the same period last year. This massive shipment represents a growth of 401.3%. IDC fingers the affordable Realme C2, Realme 3 and 5 series for the success. Oppo itself managed 5.5 million shipments and a solid 92.3% year on year growth. This indeed shows that BBK’s aim for creating a sub-brand out of OPPO is spot-on.

In terms of price category, the report shows that the INR 14,000 ($200) and under bracket accounted for 80% of all smartphone shipments in India for the period. This perhaps, explains why Realme is king. Affordable pricing. The INR 14,000 – 35,000 ($200-500) category got almost 19%, leaving just over a percent for the $500+ phones. Apple is king in the premium class with 51.3% share while the fastest-growing segment is the INR 21,000 – 35,000 ($300-500) range.

Top 3 Promotions on AliExpress that you Don’t Want to Miss

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Nov 11, 2019

AliExpress keeps coming up with amazing promotion sales from time to time to give its loyal users something to cheer about. We have listed three promotions currently offered by the Alibaba-owned Chinese online retail service. Let’s check them out.

Phones & Accessories

A must check-out for those who have been waiting with bated breath for smartphone prices to drop. In addition to doling out up to 60 percent off on mobile phones and mobile phone accessories, the promo gives you a chance to take advantage of a $2 OFF Coupon, which will expire at 11:59 PM PT on November 12th.

The promotion page is loaded with amazing products that have been split into various categories such as Top Best Sellers, Top Brands, Top Stores, Smart Phones, etc. You can follow this link to visit the promotion page.

Phones & Accessories

Top Brands

Top-branded items aren’t easy on the pocketbook, but AliExpress is bent on making products from leading manufacturers available to cost-conscious buyers. Keeping in line with that, AliExpress has launched the Top Brand promotion sale.

With deals that offer up to 50 percent off, the promo features popular brands such as UMIDIGI, CHUWI, NAVIFORCE, QCY, 70mai, etc. Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, the products gracing the activity page will be up for grabs for lowered prices during the activity period.

You can click here to visit the activity page. Note that the sale ends in just 2 days.

Top Brands

Consumer Electronics

Consumer appliances come in handy in day to day life, but they don’t come cheap. Low-priced alternatives, on the other hand, are highly likely to disappoint in terms of performance. AliExpress is now offering high-end consumer devices for unbeatable prices as part of its latest promotion sale dubbed Consumer Electronics.

In addition to big discounts, the promo gives you a chance to save $2 more simply by applying a coupon code. The products have carefully been split into specific categories to expedite and simplify the search process.

Among a slew of other top-end products, you can get exceptional discounts on the XLtrade T50 TWS wireless earphone, UMIDIGI UWatch smartwatch, and the Mi Band 4. The rest of the products have been placed under Top Brands, The Best Sellers, Top Stores, and other categories.

You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and grab these mammoth discounts, which will be valid for a limited period only.

Consumer Electronics

Buy PaMu Slide and the Mifo O5 Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupons]

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PaMu Slide Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones

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Nov 11, 2019

Teeming with craziest deals of the year, the GeekBuying 11.11 Shopping Festival offers up to a whopping 80 percent off products across multiple categories.

It might interest coupon chasers to know that the event features some of the biggest coupons that you can take advantage of. For instance, coupon code 1111GKB30 helps you save $30 on orders exceeding $300, those who spend $150 can apply coupon code 1111GKB15 for $15 off, while there’s a $5 OFF coupon code 1111GKB05 that users spending $60 can use at the time of checking out.

The 11.11 Sale features a slew o unmissable Flash Deals, which enables you to get your hands on top-end electronic devices such as mobile phones, e-bikes, smart wearables, etc at considerably lowered prices. Likewise, there’s a Top Sellers category that includes equally amazing items that have gone up for sale bearing reduced prices.

The rest of the categories i.e. Top Tech, Hot Electronics, Outdoors & Toys, Smart Home, and Brand are a must check-out as well. Among a wide selection of top-branded items, the promotion page features top-notch music accessories as well. Much to the relief of music lovers, they will be available for lowered prices during the activity period.

We will be talking about the discounts you can get on the PaMu Slide and the Mifo O5 Bluetooth 5.0 earphones. On top of that, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of more money before placing your order.

PaMu Slide Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones

Powered by a Qualcomm QCC3020 chip, the PaMu Slide earphones provide 32mhz of operating capacity with an impressive 50 percent reduction in power consumption. As a result, it has 8 times increased computing ability as compared to its predecessor. It adopts the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and supports SBC, aptX, and AAC decoding.

Featuring a charging case that serves as a built-in charging signal transmitter, the PaMu Slide Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones usually sell for $145.99, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $109.99 from GeekBuying. Aside from getting this 25 percent discount, new users can apply the 2% OFF Coupon at checkout and save more money.

Loyal GeekBuying users, on the other hand, can apply coupon code 3VRTI5RQ for an extra $10 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the earphones further down to just $99.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.

You can follow this link to avail of the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo is slated to end in just 1 day.

Mifo O5 Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones

Housed in highly appealing aluminum construction, the Mifo O5 combines Bluetooth 5 technology with long battery life and an instinctive pairing software for a fully optimal listening experience. This Mifo-branded true wireless model which was launched earlier this year has gone up for sale GeekBuying for a lowered price.

You’d normally need to shell out $91.99 for the Mifo O5 Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones, but the popular Chinese online retailer is giving you a chance to buy it for only $56.99. Moreover, if this is your first order with GeekBuying, you can even get a 2% off by applying a coupon code at checkout.

For others, the Mifo O5 has been assigned coupon code 1111GKB02, which enables you to get an extra $2 off before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button. The original asking price of the IPX waterproof rated earphones reduces to only $54.99, making it an absolute steal.

To get the discount and a chance to save more money by applying the coupon code, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time as the promo will end in just one day.

Mifo O5 Bluetooth 5.0 EarphonesList

The 2019 11.11 Shopping Festival

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Oppo A9 2020 vs Realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy M30s: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Nov 11, 2019

One of the smartest things to do when looking for affordable smartphones is considering devices with long battery life. Since battery life is one of the biggest problems on modern smartphones, the efficient components often present on affordable devices paired with a big battery can ensure a very long battery life so that you can even forget your charger at home for at least two days. In this article, we compared three of the most amazing battery phones available in the midrange segment, from three different brands. We are talking about the Oppo A9 2020, the Realme 5 by Oppo’s sub-brand and the Samsung Galaxy M30s. All of them come with huge batteries, especially if we consider its specifications, and they can guarantee two days of battery life. But which one lasts more and which has the highest value for money? Here we will try to answer these questions.

Oppo A9 2020 vs Realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy M30s

	Oppo A9 2020	Oppo Realme 5	Samsung Galaxy M30s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	163.6 x 75.6 x 9.1 mm, 195 grams	164.4 x 75.6 x 9.3 mm, 198 grams	159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm, 188 grams
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 269 ppi, IPS LCD	6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz	Samsung Exynos 9611, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, ColorOS	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, One UI
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 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 12 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/2.0, f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh, reverse charging	5000 mAh, fast charging 10W	6000 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Do not expect a great design from these handsets. All of them are made with a cheap plastic body, despite it may seem the opposite in some pictures like the one above. The look I prefer the most is the one of the Realme 5 since it comes with a reflective back in gradient colors and with a prismatic effect. Realme 5 also guarantees splash resistance. But you should keep note that Samsung Galaxy M30s is the most compact device, despite it mounts a bigger battery, due to its smaller display and a very high screen-to-body ratio.

Display

The display of the Samsung Galaxy M30s is the most amazing one and it is even one of the best in the market if we consider the price range. It is the only phone of this trio to sport a Super AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution, so it provides a higher level of detail, deeper and more brilliant colors. Unfortunately, the display is slightly smaller than the ones found on Oppo A9 2020 and Realme 5, but we recommend it since both Oppo A9 2020 and Realme 5 are equipped with below-average HD+ displays. In each case, the fingerprint scanner is placed on the back.

Specs & Software

The Exynos 9611 chipset mounted on the Samsung Galaxy M30s is generally better than the Snapdragon 665 since it offers high performance and more efficiency, thanks to the 10 nm production process. But it is not a huge difference. That is why I prefer the Oppo A9 2020: despite it is fueled by the Snapdragon 665, it is the only to sport up to 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 internal storage making it faster in a lot of tasks. Android 9 Pie is installed out of the box on all the phones. Each of these devices features a micro SD dedicated slot to expand the internal storage without renouncing to the dual SIM slot.

Camera

The most advanced camera department on the paper belongs to the Oppo A9 2020. It has a quad camera including a 48 MP main sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor, as well as a nice 16 MP front camera. It has a brighter focal aperture than Samsung Galaxy M30s and one more sensor, and it is even able to record 4K videos. Realme 5 is the worst one due to its 12 MP main sensor, but it has a useful dedicated macro camera for close shots.

Battery

All of these devices are battery phones and they can ensure two days of battery life even with pretty intensive usage. But still, there is a big difference between Samsung Galaxy M30s and its two rivals. The Galaxy M30s has a much bigger 6000 mAh battery and even a very efficient AMOLED display, so it lasts more on a single charge. It even supports the fastest charging technology, even though this does not mean it will charge faster since it has a bigger battery. On the other hand, the Oppo A9 2020 features reverse charging and it is the only which can be used as a power bank to charge other devices.

Price

Oppo A9 2020 is sold with a €249/$275 price on the global market, while Samsung Galaxy M30s starts from €259/$285. Realme 5 is not available globally and it costs €185/$204 in its base variant, in the Asian market. But if you are a global user you should not worry too much, since Realme 5 loses this comparison (despite it would probably have a more affordable price). Oppo A9 2020 is the best if you are searching for the best cameras and reverse charging, but if you want the longest battery life and a better display, then Samsung Galaxy M30s is a more correct option for your needs.

Read More: OPPO A9 (2020), A5 (2020) launched in India; Specifications, features and price

Oppo A9 2020 vs Oppo Realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy M30s: PROs and CONS

Oppo A9 2020

PROs

Long battery life
Better cameras
Reverse charging
Wide display

CONS

HD display

Oppo Realme 5

PROs

Splash resistant
Fast charging
Wide display
Interesting design

CONS

Worse cameras

Samsung Galaxy M30s

PROs

Huge battery
Nice display
UFS storage
Fast charging

CONS

Less interesting design

BOE Display reportedly starts mass production of micro LED panels

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 11, 2019

BOE Display is one of the leading names in display technology. The company has built a reputation for itself in the aspect of LCD screens using its proprietary Advanced Super Dimension Switch (ADSDS) technology for liquid-crystal display (LCD) panels. The Chinese firm has also made some inroads into the aspect of OLED displays but still fall behind Samsung and LG when it comes to OLED panels. BOE has been striving to catch up with Samsung and has now included Micro LEDs to its product development.

Chinese tech blog IThomes quotes DigiTimes to have reported that BOE has started mass production of MicroLED panels in Kunming, Yunnan Province of China. The report states that mass production started in October this year and the company is looking for partners in MicroLED applications.

BOE had in May of this year demonstrated its innovative technology and solutions such as the 0.39-inch Micro-OLED AR with the highest 5644 PPI in the world at SID Display Week 2019. The microLED display was originally developed for use in telescopes, but BOE is now using it for AR/VR glasses, first-person view angle (FPV) goggles and projectors for drones.

MicroLED uses self-emission backlight just like OLED panels, unlike the traditional LCD displays which require LED backlight modules to emit light through layers from behind to generate images.

Micro LED can achieve effects such as very high contrast, extremely deep blacks, and fast response time just like OLED. However, Micro LED has higher brightness and is more stable than OLED because of its inorganic nature. In other words, red, green, and blue Micro LED pixels do not have luminance decay issues. Compared with that, each OLED pixel more or less suffers from luminance decay and the speed of decay varies. Despite these superior features, it may take a long time before microLED gains prominence over OLED. Samsung had deployed the technology on its The Wall TV but there have not been so many applications after that.

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Vivo Z1x 4GB RAM + 128GB storage edition to debut tomorrow in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 11, 2019

Vivo India had launched the Vivo Z1x smartphone in September. It had arrived in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 storage. In October, the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model was introduced. 91mobiles has revealed today that the Chinese firm has also launched 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition with a price tag of Rs. 16,990 (~$237).

The publication claims that it has learnt from its sources that the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Vivo Z1x will be available through its first flash in India from Nov. 12. It will be arriving with an introductory pricing of Rs. 15,990 (~$223). Later, it will continue to sell for Rs. 16,990 (~$237). The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition also carries the same pricing.

The Vivo Z1x variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 18,990 (~$265) and Rs. 21,990 (~$307). The phone is available for purchase in colors like Fusion Blue and Phantom Purple in India.

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Vivo Z1x Specifications

The Vivo Z1x smartphone has a 6.38-inch S-AMOLED full HD+ display with waterdrop notch. The display supports 19.5:9 aspect ratio and is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Snapdragon 712 chipset powers the phone. The FunTouch OS 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device.

The Vivo Z1x has a 48-megapixel (Sony IMX586) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth assist) triple rear cameras. It has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The 4,500mAh battery of the Vivo Z1x supports 22.5W fast charging through USB-C. The other connectivity features of the Vivo Z1x include 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS and 3.5mm headphone slot.

Snapdragon 865 configuration leaks: features A77-based performance cores

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 11, 2019

Qualcomm is expected to announce the Snapdragon 865 processor during its Snapdragon Tech Summit scheduled for December 3. The processor will be the brain behind most of the flagship phones scheduled to launch next year. Thanks to a new leak, we don’t have to wait for the launch day, which still about three weeks away, to know the details about the processor.

Chinese blogger and leakster @Digital Chat Station has revealed the configuration of Qualcomm’s next processor. According to a Weibo post, the Snapdragon 865 will be an octa-core processor just like the Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 855+.

The SoC will embrace the same 1+3+4 core arrangement as its predecessors. The Snapdragon 865’s CPU will have 1 x 2.84GHz Cortex-A77 (custom Kryo core) + 3 x 2.42GHz Cortex-A77 cores (custom Kryo cores) + 4 x 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 cores (custom Kryo cores). The GPU is revealed to be the Adreno 650 clocked at 587MHz.

The performance cores have the same clock speed as the performance cores of the Snapdragon 855. However, the switch from Cortex-A76 which the SD855’s Kryo 485 is based on will bring improvements in performance. According to Arm, the Cortex-A77 brings a 20% improvement in performance compared to the Cortex-A76.

The power efficiency cores have been unchanged as they are still based on the Cortex-A55 cores. The new GPU is expected to bring between 17% to 20% increase in performance.

The Snapdragon 865 will most likely appear first in a Samsung phone, specifically the Galaxy S11 series. The 7nm mobile chipset is expected to be fabricated by TSMC and not Samsung. It should also feature an integrated 5G modem, specifically the Snapdragon X55 modem.

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EMUI 10 Stable update now officially rolling out for Huawei P30 series

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 11, 2019

Huawei last week released a revised EMUI 10 update roadmap which stipulated when the tech giant would push the latest update, including Stable ROMs to specific models. The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are now receiving EMUI 10 update which usher in Android 10.

The release is consistent with the mid-November release time frame listed in the revised EMUI 10 update schedule. We must add, though, that the update is for P30 and P30 Pro models in China. No word yet on the global release time frame for the models but that should happen any moment from now. Recall that P30 Pro users in India had started getting EMUI 10 beta update in September.

The Mate 20 series including the Mate 20 X (4G) is next in line to get updated to EMUI 10 stable and that is scheduled to begin in mid/late November. The Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, V20 and Honor Magic 2 are also scheduled to get Android 10-based MagicUI 3.0 Stable ROM late-November.

EMUI 10 is an important update for Huawei phones as it improves smoothness and performance on existing devices. The company has even added a system-wide dark mode which even forces apps that don’t have a dark mode to comply. The system settings are better organized in this new version and the OS is designed to offer a better experience when working other devices like a Windows 10 laptop. EMUI 10 allows the smartphone to cast its screen directly on to the Windows 10 device, offering a seamless working experience. The update equally brings Android 10-inherent features.

Samsung Exynos 980 specifications officially confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 11, 2019

In Setpemeber, Samsung had announced the Exynos 980 as its first 5G integrated mobile chipset. It is designed to power upper mid-range phones. Now, the official website of the company has detailed information on the specs and features of the Exynos 980. The Exynos chipsets are primarily used by Samsung to power its range of Galaxy devices. However, smartphone-makers like Meizu and Motorola have used them in the past. Vivo is the latest vendor to borrow the Exynos 980 chipset for the upcoming Vivo X30 smartphone. It is also speculated that the rumored Galaxy A71 phone could end up as the first phone powered by the Exynos 980 SoC.

Samsung Exynos 980 Specifications and Features

Samsung listed the specifications of the Exynos 980 on their official website, and its major highlight is that it has a built-in 5G modem. The chipset is made up of 2.2GHz dual-core Cortex-A77 and 1.8GHz hexa-core Cortex-A55 with ARM Mali-G76 MP5 GPU and integrated NPU. It supports WQHD+ displays with resolution up to 3360 x 1440 pixels and features a 5G modem. The Exynos 980 supports LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1, eMMC 5.1 storage. The chipset is designed using 8nm FinFET architecture.

With its digital signal processor (DSP) and neural processing unit (NPU), the Exynos 980 delivers AI capabilities for pro-grade cameras and intelligent assistants. Featuring a powerful octa-core processor, the Exynos 980 is designed to handle intensive tasks required for low latency, high-bandwidth 5G spectrum with ease.

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The advanced DSP and NPU allow on-device AI-powered tasks rather than sending personal information to the server for processing. Effectively reducing response time, improving security and data privacy. The Exynos 980 enhances smartphone applications with better content filtering, secure user authentication, intelligent camera, and mixed reality.

The Intelligent pro-grade camera on the Exynos 980 supports up to five individual sensors. The SoC is able to process three sensors simultaneously, offering a true multi-camera experience. The processor supports sensors up to 108-megapixel and up to 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual cameras. While the NPU detects objects or scenes and allows the ISP to automatically fine-tune the exposure, hue, white balance, sharpness, saturation and more, leading to professional results.

The octa-core setup on the Exynos 980 comprises of two powerful Arm Cortex-A77 cores and six efficient Cortex-A55 cores for optimal performance. It is designed to possess complex computing capabilities required to handle higher demands in the 5G era. The SoC comes loaded with the ARM Mali-G76 MP5 GPU that offers the ultimate 3D processing capabilities required during an intense gaming session. The GPU reduces gaming lags and loading times considerably.

The multi-format codec (MFEC) on the Exynos 980 supports 4K UHD encoding and decoding at 120fps. Users can blur out the video backgrounds by adding greater depth-of-field, using the NPU’s AI capabilities. Exynos 980 also supports Wi-Fi 6 that offers faster speeds allowing a lag-free online gaming experience or buffer-free high-resolution video streaming session over the Wi-Fi network. The chipset also supports Bluetooth v5.0 for multi-device connectivity and GNSS for accurate location mapping.

In related news, Samsung has been struggling in the Chinese smartphone market for a while. Things are so bad that the company stopped manufacturing phones in China since October 2019. It is now hoping to arrest the declining sales figures with 5G. The company plans to bring the Galaxy Fold 5G to China as the W20 5G powered with the new Snapdragon 855+ SoC on Nov. 19. It is also expected to introduce 5G-enabled smartphones under the Galaxy A-series. In September, Samsung had launched the Galaxy A90 5G as an affordable 5G-ready flagship phone in China.

The Galaxy A71 is believed to be the next affordable 5G phone from the company. It could be Samsung’s first 5G mid-range smartphone to be powered by the Exynos 980. It remains to be seen whether it goes official before the Vivo X30 series that is slated to go official next month in China. Samsung currently uses flagship chipsets like the Snapdragon 855 and Exynos 9825 on its premium devices. It needs a cost-effective 5G SoC and that is where the Exynos 980 fits the equation.

Elephone 11.11 deals are up and running, Elephone PX shows up in another beautiful color

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Nov 11, 2019

Elephone couldn’t be absent from the big 11.11 Shopping Festival as they have a tradition in offering great discounts to their already affordable smartphones. So, their promotion campaign is already online offering discounts up to 45% off on 4 of their models including the pop-up camera phones Elephone PX and Elephone U2. The promotion is taking place at the company’s official store on Aliexpress and it includes the Elephone A2 as well as the Elephone Soldier.

In addition to the promotion, Elephone revealed more real photos of the Elephone PX. The photos reveal the phone in a gradient purple/light blue color that the company calls “Crystal Cream” and it looks beautiful. You can add the PX to your cart right now on Aliexpress.

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To see all the deals from Elephone, visit the Official Store and if you want to learn more about the company’s devices, go to their official website.

Samsung granted patent for dual-display smartphone; may challenge Microsoft’s Surface Duo

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Habeeb Onawole

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Nov 11, 2019

Microsoft’s Surface Duo dual-screen smartphone will launch next year and should be available in time for the holidays. The phone isn’t the first foldable device with a dual-display and it will not be the last. We may even see one from Samsung according to the latest reports.

Apparently, Samsung has been granted a patent for a foldable display by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent was filed back in 2013 but was just granted late last month.

Based on this, Samsung may decide to come up with a competitor to the Microsoft Surface Duo, and with their experience with the Galaxy Fold with respect to software, they may have a better implementation than Microsoft.

Above is a diagram from the patent. Since it was filed back in 2013 it is understandable why we still have capacitive buttons rather than software buttons. So if Samsung is actually planning a dual-display device, it sure won’t look like what is in the image above.

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Get up to 50% off UMIDIGI deals during the 11.11 Aliexpress Shopping Festival

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Nov 11, 2019

We are 2 days away from the huge 11.11 Shopping Festival on Aliexpress and UMIDIGI is once again offering some amazing deals for its smartphones, reaching up to 50% off in some cases.

This year was great for the Chinese manufacturer as they released some of their best phones to date so the Double 11 activity is the right time to grab some flagship-level smartphones at an all-time low price. This includes the latest UMIDIGI F2, the recently released flagship of the company as well as the UMIDIGI X that is the cheapest AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor and 48MP camera phone.

In addition, the UMIDIGI Power will be available that not only is a big battery device (5150mAh) but is also a decent performer featuring 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Of course, the promotion includes the top entry-level phone UMIDIGI A5 Pro that costs below $90 during the promotion and features a triple rear camera as well as 4GB of RAM.

These and even more phones are part of the “Top Brands” promo of Aliexpress and UMIDIGI couldn’t be absent from this list. All the company’s deals can be found here but be aware that the 11.11 promotion will be valid only for 2 days, from November 11th to 12th. So don’t waste any more time and go take a look at the deals. Oh, the company’s accessories and wearables are also available at discounted prices!

Blackview Double 11 Deals are here and they are awesome

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Nov 11, 2019

The time of the year that China is hosting its biggest shopping festival has arrived. We are talking about the 11.11 Sale, the “Black Friday” of China and Blackview is once again participating offering many discounts for their fans, covering 10 of its best-selling phones with up to 52% off.

Blackview BV9800 series: FLIR® Lepton® & Sony® 48MP camera

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Of course, the star of the activity is the company’s current flagships, Blackview BV9800 Series (BV9800/BV9800 Pro) which made a strong presence on Kickstarter with 1,328 backers who contributed $532,928.62 within 22 days. During the sale, the BV9800 Pro sells for just $399 and offers 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, Helio P70 SoC, Sony® 48MP camera, as well as 6580mAh big battery. The BV9800 Pro’s performance is top-notch in this price range and offers a unique feature with the integrated FLIR® Lepton® thermal camera, which lets you see and measure heat. In comparison, the BV9800 is a pro-photography version and sells at just $299. It offers all of the features of the BV9800 Pro with no thermal camera but it features a Sony® 48MP & 16MP ultra-wide angle & 5MP depth triple camera setup.

Blackview BV9100: 13000mAh killer battery and 30W super-fast charging

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Blackview BV9100 is another rugged smartphone ideal for those who are many days outside since it houses an enormous 13,000mAh battery which gives 60 days of standby time. It would be the top choice for camping and hiking trips because you can go a long time without a recharge. But even if you have to recharge, it takes only 2.5 hours thanks to its 30W super-fast charging. What’s more, it supports reverse charging acting as a 13000mAh power bank for other devices. And it’s equipped with GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo quad navigation system that ensures precise navigation. Of course, it comes with all the protections that Blackview rugged phones feature: IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810G. The BV9100 is available for just $188.99 during the sale.

Blackview Max 1: Laser projector smartphone, 52% off

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The biggest discount (costs just $229.99 during the sale) comes from Blackview Max 1, the laser projector smartphone from Blackview. For people who want to enjoy media on a screen that’s bigger than a phone or TV and have it available anytime, anywhere, Blackview Max 1 has a built-in laser projector that projects a 70″ big screen. With a size of 159.5*74.7*10.2 mm and 216g weight, you can carry a projector anywhere. The rest of the specs include a 6.01″ FHD+ AMOLED screen, Sony® 16MP rear camera, Samsung® 16MP dual front camera, 6GB/64GB memory configuration, and 4680mAh big battery.

Lastly, the Blackview BV9700 Pro, BV9500 Plus, BV9600, BV6800 Pro, BV5500 Pro, and A60 also join the big promotion with huge discounts. For more details, check out the Blackview Store on Aliexpress.

Chuwi deals for the 11.11 Shopping Festival (+Giveaway)

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Nov 11, 2019

Chuwi is added to the thousands of companies that offer great discounts during the 11.11 Shopping Festival as their promotional activity is already up and running. Besides the already discounted prices, Chuwi is offering additional $20 and $30 coupons for purchases over $200 and $300 respectively as well as free gifts and Giveaway.

As you can see in the photo, using coupon ILOVEAE20 will give you $20 off if your items cost more than $200 and using coupon NOTEBOOK30 will give you $30 off for items costing more than $300.

Additionally, you will get a free HiPen if you are among the first 50 people that order the UBook Pro or among the first 200 people that order the Hi9 Plus. What’s more, a free handbag will be shipped to the first 50 people that order the LapBook Pro and to the first 100 orders for AeroBook.

In addition, a 90% Seckill will take place on November 12th at 8.00 and will be available for just a few minutes. If you are fast enough, you can get the Chuwi CoreBook 2in1 tablet with 8GB RAM at a fraction of the price it really costs. Lastly, there will be a Giveaway for the Chuwi Hi9 Air. To see all the details about the big event from Chuwi, visit the promotion page.

Giztop Sets Up a Warehouse in Europe; Faster Shipping and No Customs Tax for European Buyers

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Nov 11, 2019

Top-end electronic items usually don’t come cheap. If you go for inexpensive alternatives, on the other hand, you’d end up with products that disappoint in terms of quality and performance. That’s exactly where Giztop comes in the picture.

Featuring high-end electronic items across multiple categories such as mobile phones, laptops, smart appliance and more, Giztop offers a fun and easy shopping experience. To enable you to find exactly what you are looking for, the online shop features a handy search option that provides instant results.

Once you have found your favorite product, all you need to do is to click “Add to Cart” and check out. Moreover, payment can be done safely and securely through multiple convenient payment options such as PayPal, Credit Card or even COD (Cash on Delivery).

Giztop delivers thousands of parcels to more than 200 countries and regions every day via a myriad of affordable shipping options including Post Air Mail. As far as shipping options are concerned, Giztop works with DHL, EMS, and FEDEX, A slew of affordable shipping options are available for every budget, in fact, some countries are eligible for free shipping.

To further enhance the overall shopping experience, Giztop is now set up a warehouse in Europe. In other words, you can not only get faster shipping but also don’t have to pay customs tax if you based in Europe. You can click here to visit the Giztop Europe warehouse page and check out the wide selection of products that are waiting for you.

The Europe warehouse gives you options that help you narrow down your search based on price. In addition to that, you can sort the products based on Position, Name, Price, Date and Vape Brands.

Featuring products from leading manufacturers such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, and ASUS. You can even customize the number of products displayed on the page.

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Save up to $200 on SwellPro drones during their 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (video)

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