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Redmi Note 8T launches in Europe with NFC and 18W charger for €199

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Habeeb Onawole
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At today’s event in Europe, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 8T, a slight refresh to the Redmi Note 8 which is sold in China, India, and some other countries. This phone will be exclusive to Europe.

Redmi Note 8T all colors

When it comes to design, the Redmi Note 8T is no different from the Redmi Note 8. It has Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides, a waterdrop notch in the display and quad rear cameras. It also has a splash-resistant nano-coating. The phone is available in three colors – Starscape Blue, Moonlight White, and Moonshade Gray.

The Redmi Note 8T has a 6.3-inch FHD+ in-cell LCD display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display has Sunlight Mode, Night Mode, and Reading Mode. It also has support for color temperature adjustment.

There is a Snapdragon 665 processor inside and it comes in two configurations – 4GB RAM + 64GB and 4GB RAM + 128GB. There is support for storage expansion (256GB max.)

Redmi Note 8T camera

On the back of the Redmi Note 8T is a quad-camera system. A 48MP Samsung GM1 primary camera + 8MP 120° ultrawide angle camera + 2MP depth sensor + 2MP Macro camera. The front of the phone is home to a 13MP selfie camera with AI beautify, AI portrait mode, panorama selfie, and Face Unlock.

Xiaomi says it has increased the earpiece volume by 40% and the speaker is now louder with its 0.93cc speaker cavity.

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The Redmi Note 8T differs mainly from the Redmi Note 8 in two ways. First, it has NFC which is a required feature in Europe. It also ships with an 18W charger to charge the 4000mAh battery. The phone has an IR blaster, 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.

The Redmi Note 8T is priced at €199 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB version but the price of the 128GB model wasn’t revealed. The phone will be available for purchase in Spain and in Italy on November 8, in France on November 13, and in Germany on November 15. It will also be sold in the UK, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands but the dates weren’t revealed.

UP NEXT: Rumor: Redmi 5G phone powered by MediaTek processor in development

 

Xiaomi’s Showsee Negative ion Hair dryer gets a super cheap 69 yuan ($9) price tag

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Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi‘s product line up cuts across several categories including beauty and makeup products, some with super cheap price tags. One of such is the Showsee hair dryer which has been on sale on Xiaomi Youpin for 99 yuan ($14). The Showsee hairdryer has gotten an even cheaper price tag of 69 yuan ($9), a reduction of 30 yuan.

The Showsee Negative ion hair dryer comes with a lightweight design, weighing just 450g. In terms of design, the surface of the hairdryer is designed with a warm matte finish, which is gentle and delicate, and foldable for easy storage. It is lightweight and portable.

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Specification-wise, it uses a high-performance high-speed motor with a wind speed of up to 7.4m/s. It also uses a 6-wing fan blade with two wind speeds. The device also comes with a built-in negative ion generator which instantly generates tens of millions of negative ions which are released to the hair outer layer. The negative ion neutralizes static electricity, smooth the hair, closes the scales so that the hair is as soft and shiny as needed.Showsee hairdryer

The dual-speed air temperature control setting provides a low-wind, two-speed hot air and a one-button cold air button. The 360-degree rotating wind vents add an isolated outer layer to reduce skin burns during the styling process.Xiaomi Showsee Negative ion hair dryer

This new reduced price offer may likely be a limited-time offer, exclusive to China. Of course, most of Xiaomi’s ecological chain/crowdfunding products are not available outside China so don’t expect this to be an exception.

UP NEXT: Vivo Y5s with 6.53-inch display, Helio P65 and 5,000mAh battery launched in China

 

 

Grab a new Android launcher to access important apps from anywhere with just a swipe

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Simranpal Singh
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Android is a world to endless possibilities to customize your smartphone. The users can do any customization without any limit. There are plenty of apps that can easily tailor the Android experience as per your needs. Similarly, the Zone launcher allows the users to access any app from anywhere on the Android smartphone with just a single swipe. There are plenty of launchers that carry adaptive features for every type of customer, but the Zone Launcher offers something different.

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Zone Launcher is the newest edition to the third-party launchers on Android. Its different approach to supplement the current home screen is magnetizing the users. It has ended the dependency of switching to the home screen for opening any new app. It establishes a new way to access the apps by eliminating useless taps from the process. Zone Launcher replicates the working of the Pie controls from various Samsung Galaxy devices.

A junior XDA member, BialyApps develop it, and he terms the app as “one swipe launcher.” It can bring forth the tray with just a single swipe from a side of the display. Apart from just launching apps, the Zone Launcher can also perform various additional features.

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Zone Launcher Features

  • Launch Apps with a Swipe – A single swipe either from the left or on the right side (based on the selection of hand usage) brings the full brochure of apps and zones you’ve created.
  • Make drawers for different apps and shortcuts – Apart from standard alphabetical navigation, and the app allows creating custom zones to house different sets of apps.
  • Customization – Zone launcher allows the user to change theme mode to dark and light. Further, it houses the ability to customize icons, accent color, background style, color, and many other features.
  • Easy to use – The clear User Interface of the app makes it easy for the users to use the app.
  • Less CPU and RAM usage – Advanced and optimized code makes it less prone to CPU and RAM usage.
  • Opacity and blurring effect controls – The users can control the opacity of the background.
  • Multiple Zones – Organise your apps into well-defined folders, aka Zones.

Steps to Access improtant apps with just a swipe on Android

  1. Download and Install the Zone launcher apps from the Play Store.
  2. Now, Open the App, and grant the following permission:
    – Draw on Top Permission
    – Accessibility
  3. Now enable the app by toggling the switch.
  4. Now, you can edit shortcuts by heading to the “Shortcuts Grid” >Select Apps, Actions, or Shortcuts.
  5. Customize the UI by heading to the Appearance menu on the App’s home view.
  6. That’s it.

Unlock the Additional Features using Pro version

The app is available in a free and a paid version. There are certain advantages that the Pro version carries in comparison with the free one. Here are some benefits of getting the pro version:

  • Unlimited number of apps/shortcuts
  • Unlimited number of zones
  • Endless customizations
  • Unlock all action buttons
  • Blacklist and Backup/Restore features
  • And the key to unlocking all the upcoming features.

We hope you have installed and using the Zone launcher app to access essential apps from anywhere with just a swipe on Android. It is a productivity hack by eliminating the home screen from our routine app’s navigation. Let us know via the comments if you get any problem while installing the app. Stay connected with GizmoChina!

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OPPO Reno 3 specifications and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO introduced three smartphones to the Reno2 line-up in September in China and it launched the OPPO Reno Ace flagship phone in the previous month. According to the latest round of rumors, it appears OPPO is gearing up to introduce another smartphone called OPPO Reno 3. The details regarding price and specifications of the alleged phone  have surfaced on Weibo.

OPPO Reno 3 Specifications and Price (Rumored)

The OPPO Reno 3 allegedly flaunts a 6.5-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display carries support for 90Hz refresh rate and it is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The smartphone is said to be fitted with a quad-camera setup at the rear consisting of a 60-megapixel primary lens, with 8-megapixel, 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors. The selfie camera uses a 32-megapixel sensor. There is no confirmation on whether it features a shark-fin pop-up camera module like the Reno2. It could be the first OPPO phone driven by the upcoming Snapdragon 735 chipset. The Reno2 is fueled by Snapdragon 730G SoC.

OPPO Reno 3 specifications and pricing leaked
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The device may come with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and is likely to release in China in two variants with 128 GB and 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Powering the OPPO Reno 3 is a 4,500mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC 4.0 fast charging. The smartphone is 5G-compliant. The device is allegedly priced at 3,299 Yuan (~$470) for the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant and 3,599 Yuan (~$513) for the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage model. 

OPPO had launched the OPPO Reno2 smartphone in China in the previous month. Hence, it seems unlikely that the company will be launching the Reno 3 phone so soon in the home market. Probably, it may go official late December or in the beginning months of 2020.

Readers are advised to take the aforesaid information with a pinch of salt, as OPPO is yet to officially confirm any of these specifications or pricing.

In related news, OPPO is reportedly working on a flagship phone called OPPO Reno S for India. It seems to be a rebadged version of the Reno Ace for the country with a different primary camera. The Reno Ace has a 48-megapixel primary lens on its rear whereas the Reno S is expected to come with a 64-megapixel main lens on its back. It could be coming flagship features such as Snapdragon 855+ and 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge technology. It is expected to break cover in India in the first week of December with a pricing of Rs. 40,000 (~$563).

UP NEXT: Oppo Reno Ace & C1 Gamepad to soon launch in Europe and the UK, Company successfully registers trademark

 

 

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Vivo Y5s with 6.53-inch display, Helio P65 and 5,000mAh battery launched in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Yesterday, the Vivo Y5s was spotted with full specifications on China Telecom’s website. Today, the smartphone has been officially listed on the website of Vivo China. The full specifications and pricing of the phone has now been confirmed.

Vivo Y5s

Vivo Y5s Specifications and Features

The Vivo Y5sv smartphone comes with an IPS LCD display of 6.53 inches. The waterdrop notch screen offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 394ppi pixel density and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone promises a screen space of 90.3 percent.

The Helio P65 chipset with its 2.0GHz octa-core processor powers the smartphone. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The native storage of the device is 128 GB. For additional storage, user can make use of its microSD card slot.

The rear shell of the phone features an LED flash equipped with AI triple camera system. It comprises of a 16-megapixel main lens with f/1.78 aperture and PDAF, an f/2.2 aperture 120-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens that can also capture macro shots with 4cm focal length and a 2-megapxiel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the frontside of the Vivo Y5s is an AI 16-megapixel selfie camera. The photography features available on the Vivo Y5s are SuperHDR, panorama, portrait mode, professional mode, time-lapse photography and full HD video recording.

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The Android 9 Pie OS coupled with FunTouch OS 9.2 UI runs on the Vivo Y5s. There is Multi Turbo technology onboard for smoother overall performance. For gaming, it comes with Game Magic Box feature. The power button of the phone when double tapped launches the Jovi AI assistant. A long press on the screen can quickly identify and intelligently extract information for scheduling reminder, viewing more details, booking hotels, viewing flights and more.

The rear side of the Vivo Y5s features a fingerprint reader. The handset also supports face unlock. The connectivity features available on the device include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB and 3.5mm audio jack.

Vivo Y5s Price and Release Date

The Vivo Y5s has gone official in China with a price tag of 1,498 Yuan (~$213). Apart from gradient colors of blue and green, the Vivo Y5s also comes in black color.

The Vivo Y5s is the rebranded version of the Vivo Y19 smartphone that has recently gone official in Thailand.

UP NEXT: Vivo Y19 may debut soon for Rs. 20,000 (~$282) in India; Vivo Y17 could be axed

 

 

 

Download Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro/Mi Note 10 Wallpapers in HD+ resolution

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Simranpal Singh
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After uncountable rumors and leaks, Xiaomi has finally unwrapped the Mi CC9 Pro smartphone at an event in China. The Chinese electronics maker also introduced Mi TV 5 series along with Mi Watch. It will go live around the globe with the name of Xiaomi Mi Note 10. However, the exact launch details for its global launch is still unknown, but you can enjoy the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro wallpapers until then.

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Download Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Wallpapers

The beautifully designed Mi CC9 Pro and painted atop with gradient colors also hosts several new wallpapers. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro features vibrant wallpapers as like its design and look. There are a total of 20 wallpapers consisting of artistic effects, inspired by nature and some minimalistic designs.

All the Full HD+ wallpapers have a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels with the aspect ratio of 19.5:9. However, these will perfectly fit inside every viewport on most of the regular smartphones. The wallpapers can be downloaded in full resolution from the Google Drive link mentioned after the gallery. You can preview the low-resolution images below.

Download High Res Wallpapers

After downloading the zip file from the above link, make sure to extract them and apply your favorite one as the wallpaper. The wallpapers will fit accurately on any HD display or AMOLED display devices easily.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Specifications

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is the newest series of Mi CC9 series. The upper mid-range device carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset coupled with 6/8GB RAM. The new smartphone flaunts 6.47-inch edge-to-edge curved AMOLED display featuring 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. The TUV Rheinland accreditation confirms the reduced effects on your eyes as the display filters the blue light. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio display offers 400000:1 contrast ratio, 600-nits brightness, HDR, and DCI-P3 wide color gamut.

Xiaomi has done a lot of work around its cameras. The new smartphone comes with a Penta camera module on the rear side consisting of a 108-megapixel primary camera supporting 4-axis Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). There’s a 5-megapixel super-telephoto lens with 5X optical, 10X hybrid, and 50x digital zoom. A 12-megapixel portrait sensor is present with the pixel size of 1.4 microns to capture the tiniest details of the face. Another 20-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 117-degree view field and a 2-megapixel macro lens is present on the rear side. On the front, there’s a 32-megapixel selfie camera for video calling and face authentication.

THe camera is further tweaked with additional software capabilities such as AI scene recognition, AI smart slimming, AI studio light, portrait mode, macro video shooting, 960fps slow-mo video shooting, etc. It has scored 130 points in photography and 102 points in videography tests.

There are multiple storage variants including 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 256 GB. The company has added support for GPU Turbo 2.0 technology to enhance performance while gaming. In connectivity, there’s a WI-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 50, GPS, NFC, GPS, IR blaster, USB-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. is available for the starting price of 2799 Yuan, which roughly translates to $399. It is available in three different colors, such as Magic Green, Ice, and Snow Aurora and Phantom Black.

Stay connected with GizmoChina for more exciting stories!

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Vivo Y19 may debut soon for Rs. 20,000 (~$282) in India; Vivo Y17 could be axed

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo launched the Vivo Y19 in Thailand last week and the smartphone is on its way to India next. A fresh report on 91mobiles reveals that Vivo’s plans to discontinue the Y17 to make way for the Vivo Y19 in the country. The speculated pricing of the phone has also surfaced.

The Vivo Y19 is said to be rebranded Vivo U3 smartphone that had gone official in China last month. While the Vivo U3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, the Y19 features a MediaTek Helio P65 processor under the hood. According to the publication, the Vivo Y19 will sport a price tag under Rs. 20,000 (~$282) at launch. 

The Vivo Y17 is currently selling in India for Rs. 14,000 (~$197). It features a 6.35-inch IPS LCD HD+ display, Helio P35 chipset 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, 20-megapixel selfie camera, 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, Android 9 Pie OS and rear-mounted fingerprint reader and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W dual-engine fast charging.

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Vivo Y19 Specifications and Features

The Y19 flaunts a 6.53-inch full-HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, screen-to-body-ratio of 90.3% and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The smartphone features a triple-camera setup at the rear. The primary camera uses a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/1.78. It is paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with an aperture rating of f/2.2 and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

vivo Y19

The front camera uses a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/2.0. AI enhancements include beauty mode and portrait mode. Powering the Vivo Y19 is a massive 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via MicroUSB. The smartphone also supports reverse charging up to 5W. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based FunTouch OS 9.2. The Y19 has a rear panel-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock. The smartphone is available in two color options, namely Morning Dew White and Black.

A new Vivo phone with model number V1934A was spotted on the database China Telecom. The listing revealed that the phone has identical specs as the Vivo Y19. However, the device will be debuting soon in China with a different moniker of Vivo Y5s.

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Huawei Nova 6 full specifications and pricing leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Huawei Nova 6 is expected to go official by December. The smartphone is rumored to hit the Chinese markets in 4G and 5G editions. Couple of renders of the Nova 6 have already surfaced to reveal its design. A fresh report on My Smart Price has revealed the full specifications of the Huawei Nova 6.

Huawei Nova 6 5G

Huawei Nova 6 Specifications (Rumored)

The Huawei Nova 6 is rumored to be equipped with a 6.44-inch display that offers full H resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Since it features a side-mounted fingerprint reader, it could be equipped with an IPS LCD display. Previous reports have claimed that the Nova 6’s display a refresh rate of 90Hz. However, the publication claims that the phone supports the traditional 60Hz refresh rate.

The elliptical punch-hole on the display of the Nova 6 has a 32-megapixel primary lens and a secondary sensor of 12-megapixel. The back panel of the phone is rumored to be equipped with 60-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup. It is speculated that the Sony IMX686 60-megapixel could be the primary sensor of the Nova 6.

Huawei Nova 6 renders
Huawei Nova 6

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The Nova 6 is likely to be fueled by Kirin 990 chipset.  The smartphone may come in 8 GB and 12 GB of LPDDRX RAM editions. It may arrive in UFS 2.1 storage variants of 128 GB and 256 GB. It could be packed with a 4,000mAh battery. The 3C appearance of the phone has revealed that it could be coming with 40W fast charging (Magic Charge) technology.

The report does not clearly mention the different variants of the Huawei Nova 6. However, it states that the three editions of the phone could be respectively priced at 3,499 Yuan (~$499), 3,799 Yuan (~$542) and 4,099 Yuan (~$584).

Readers are advised to digest the Huawei Nova 6 specs leak with a pinch of salt as there is no concrete evidence to prove its authenticity. A recent report had revealed that the WLZ-AL10 model number belongs to the Nova 6 4G whereas the Nova 6 has a model number of WLZ-AN00. Even the Nova 6 5G supports 40W fast charging. The specifications of the smartphone are currently under the wraps. The Nova 6 is expected to arrive in color editions such as purple, blue, black and red.

UP NEXT: Huawei Y9s with 6.59-inch display, 6GB RAM and side-mounted fingerprint sensor coming soon

 

 

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Redmi Note 8 Pro gets Stable MIUI 11 update in China, Still no Android 10

By
Joel Joseph
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Xiaomi is finally rolling out the stable MIUI 11 update to the Redmi Note 8 Pro in China. The update isn’t very large, sized at 392MB, but that’s because this stable ROM is based on Android 9 Pie and not Android 10.

The timing of the MIUI 11 update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is in line with the promised schedule. The Chinese variant of the phone was expected to receive the new MIUI update around early November, while the global / Indian variant is said to receive the update near the end of December. Despite being a newly launched device, the Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the last devices to get the MIUI 11 update, both in China as well as globally.

The new update should bring interesting MIUI 11 features to the device, including a redesigned UI and productivity features. You can read the entire list of new MIUI 11 features from here.

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The Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with the MediaTek Helio G90T gaming processor with 6GB / 8GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB storage options. There are four cameras at the back featuring an f/1.7 aperture 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 as the primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 2cm focal length and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. Up front, you get a 20MP selfie camera inside the waterdrop notch.

We loved the Redmi Note 8 Pro and you can check out our gaming review down below.

UP NEXT: Xiaomi plans to bring three new student-focused features to MIUI 11

 

 

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Vivo has an iQOO Pro 5G Batman Anniversary Limited Edition with interesting memorabilia

By
Joel Joseph
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To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first appearance of Batman in Detective Comics #27 edition (1939), Vivo has launched a limited iQOO Pro 5G Batman Anniversary Gift Box edition in China. The special edition comes with a number of Batman memorabilia, at the exact same price as the regular model, making it a steal for all batman lovers in China.

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G Batman Special Edition

The iQOO Pro 5G Batman Anniversary Gift Box Limited Edition comes with a batman themed case, a special tote bag, along with a remote-controlled Batman tumbler, a Batman action figure and display stand. The phone inside the limited edition model will be the black color iQOO Pro 5G model with 8GB RAM and 12GB of internal storage. The Batman limited edition will retail at the same price as the regular 5G 8GB + 128GB model: 3798 yuan (~$542). You can reserve the phone right now at Suning.com.

 

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The iQOO Pro 5G phone that comes inside the box will be exactly the same as the regular version. The phone comes with a 6.41-inch waterdrop display with Snapdragon 855 Plus, UFS 3.0, a 48MP + 13MP + 2MP triple cameras at the back and a large 4500mAh battery with 44W fast charging. Vivo’s iQOO 5G lineup is doing well in China, and according to IDC, the company has already grabbed more than 50% of the 5G market share in the country. We can expect to see at least five more 5G devices from Vivo in 2020, so things are going to get interesting in the coming months.

As for this limited Batman anniversary edition, it’s a really cool purchase if you are a Batman fan. You get all the extra goodies for zero additional cost. Plus, the iQOO Pro 5G is a powerful device, so it’s an overall good purchase in China.

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Vivo X30 and X30 Pro specifications and pricing leaked

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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As the year draws to a close, the launch event for the Vivo X30 is getting closer. The upcoming dual-mode 5G-enabled smartphone has been teased numerous times this past month. Vivo is expected to announce the Vivo X30 smartphone at the upcoming Vivo-Samsung 5G joint conference on Nov. 7. The X30 is said to be powered Samsung’s latest Exynos 980 5G SoC under the hood. The alleged specifications and pricing details of the Vivo X30 and the VIvo X30 Pro 5G smartphones were leaked on Weibo this morning.

Vivo X30 Specifications, Features, and Pricing (Rumored)

According to the tweet, the Vivo X30 allegedly flaunts a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. The smartphone is powered by the quad-core Samsung Exynos 980 5G SoC with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Vivo might launch two variants of the X30 with 128GB and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage respectively. The smartphone features a quad-camera setup at the rear. The module consists of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an 8-megapixel lens,, a 13-megapixel lens and a 2-megapixel sensor.

Its front camera could be of 32-megapixel. The X30 supposedly draws power from a 4,500mAh battery that supports either 22.5W or 30W fast charging. The smartphones are expected to be priced at 3,198 Yuan (~$456) and 3,598 Yuan (~$513) respectively for the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants.

Vivo X30 5G

Editor’s Pick: Vivo plans to launch five 5G devices in 2020, focuses on mid-range market

Vivo X30 Pro Specifications, Features, and Pricing (Rumored)

The Vivo X30 Pro is rumored to feature a 6.89-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the same Exynos 980 5G chipset but with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage.

The X30 Pro also sports a quad-camera setup at the rear. While the primary lens is a 60-megapixel unit, the device flaunts two 13-megapixel sensors along with a 12-megapixel lens. The selfie camera uses a 32-megapixel sensor. The Vivo X30 Pro is rumored to draw power from a 4,500 mAh battery with support for 44W Flash Charge. 

The Vivo X30 Pro may launch in three variants in China such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. These models could be respectively priced at 3,998 Yuan (~$570), 4,498 Yuan (~$641) and 4,998 Yuan (~$713) respectively.

The above information should be taken with a pinch of salt as Vivo is yet to officially confirm the specifications and pricing of the Vivo X30 and the X30 Pro. The details are unlikely to be far off from the actual specifications, however, the tipster has proven to be a reliable source on multiple counts in the past.

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Vivo and Samsung 5G joint conference will be held on November 7

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo just made a formal announcement regarding the official launch of the dual-mode 5G Exynos 980 SoC, developed by Samsung. The media release is scheduled for Nov. 7 in Beijing. There are no updates on whether Vivo plans to reveal the X30 at the event. The Vivo X30 could be the first smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer to be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 980 chipset.

Vivo Samsung Exynos 980 November 7

Samsung announced the Exynos 980 5G chipset back in September 2019. The  octa-core structure on the Exynos 980 features two high-performance 2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 cores and six 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 modules. This improves the overall energy efficiency.

The Exynos 980 is a dual-mode 5G AI chip, meaning it supports both the NSA (Non-Standalone) and SA (Standalone) networking modes. It is the second dual-mode processor. The first being Huawei’s Kirin 990 5G. The Exynos 980 SoC supports LPDDR4x RAM, sensors up to 108-megapixel and display resolution of up to 3360 x 1440 pixels. 

Editor’s Pick: Vivo plans to launch five 5G devices in 2020, focuses on mid-range market

Vivo X30 Specifications and Features (Rumored)

The Vivo X30 is expected to succeed in the Vivo X27 launched earlier in 2019. The X30 is rumored to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD bezel-less AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The lack of a punch-hole or waterdrop notch indicates the presence of a pop-up selfie camera. The smartphone will be powered by the all-new Exynos 980 SoC under the hood with up to 8 GB of RAM. Vivo is rumored to offer the device with up to 256 variant with UFS 2.1 storage as well.

Vivo X30 5G

The quad-camera setup on the X30 is likely comprised of a 64-megapixel primary sensor, along with an 8-megapixel, 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors. A selfie camera is a 32-megapixel unit. The Vivo X30 is expected to be powered by a 4,500 mAh battery with support for fast charge. Vivo is expected to place the X30 right below its flagship Vivo NEX 3 5G. The X30 is likely to sport a base price lower than the NEX 3 5G, which is priced at CNY 5,698 (~$813).

UP NEXT: Purported Vivo S5 full specifications leaked ahead of November 14 launch

 

 

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Vivo plans to launch five 5G devices in 2020, focuses on mid-range market

By
Airyl Jaszly
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At a press conference earlier today, Qin Fei, General Manager of Vivo Communications Research Institute, claims that the company has plans to launch at least five 5G devices in 2020, with a bigger focus on the low cost and mid-range market. According to him, Vivo’s strategy will be to focus on making 5G devices cheaper so consumers have more options.

To that end, Vivo has been working closely with Qualcomm to reduce the costs of producing 5G devices. The current goal is to release a sub 2000 RMB ($286) 5G device in China. At present, the iQOO Pro 5G is the most affordable 5G device at 3698 yuan ($528), while the Vivo NEX 3 5G is priced at 5698 yuan ($813). Releasing a 5G device at the targeted price would make 5G much more attainable for the standard consumer.

EDITOR’S PICK: Purported Vivo S5 full specifications leaked ahead of November 14 launch

The latest release of the “IDC China Smartphone Market Monthly Tracking Report” shows that as of September 2019, China’s 5G mobile phone shipments totaled in at approximately 485,000 shipped units. Among them, Vivo ranked first in China’s 5G mobile phone market share in the third quarter, accounting for 54.3% of 5G smartphone sales.

Liu Sitai, vice president of Qualcomm and President of Qualcomm in Taiwan and Southeast Asia said that 2019 was a great year for 5G, and pointed out that “(commercial) release time is one year earlier than expected, and it happens now.” This would be a monumental step in making 5G more affordable, and we’re definitely looking forward to it.

UP NEXT: Mysterious Vivo V1945A/T’s full specifications spotted on TENAA

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 4G is finally up for grabs in China, Priced slightly higher than the U.S.

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Joel Joseph
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Samsung is finally making its Galaxy Fold 4G model available for pre-order in China for a price tag of 15,999 yuan ($2281). The foldable is currently available for booking via Samsung’s official website and will go on sale for the first time on November 8. Note that this is the 4G variant of the Galaxy Fold, unlike the one sold in South Korea which supported 5G.

Galaxy Fold 4G China price

The Galaxy Fold 4G will be available in just one variant featuring 12GB RAM and 512GB storage in two color options: Cosmos Black and Space Silver. The foldable will go on sale at 10 AM on November 8 via Samsung’s official website.

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Galaxy Fold’s China launch timing is pretty interesting given that its rival, the Huawei Mate X will finally go on sale in the same market on November 15. The Mate X 5G will come in a single variant of 8GB RAM and 512GB ROM for 16,999 yuan (~$2403), making it slightly more expensive than the Fold. However, note that the Huawei foldable comes with 5G support and that could be a big differentiator in the Chinese market in the coming weeks.

Notably, Samsung is rumored to release the 5G variant of the Galaxy Fold, likely to be called as the W20 5G, in the coming weeks. With 5G onboard, it could be slightly more expensive than the 4G version, bringing it quite close to Mate X’s retail price tag.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Continuity
Samsung Galaxy Fold Continuity

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 4G comes with an inward folding design that comes with a 4.6-inch cover display and a 7.3-inch secondary dynamic AMOLED foldable display. Inside, the phone features the Snapdragon 855 processor with a large 4380mAh battery. There are a total of six cameras on board, a triple camera setup at the back (16MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor with a 12MP, f/1.5-2.4 sensor and a 12MP, f/2.4 telephoto sensor), a 10MP selfie shooter on the cover display and a 10MP and 8MP sensors placed on the foldable display.

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Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei P30 break 17 million and 20 million shipments respectively

By
Airyl Jaszly
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Earlier today, Huawei had some exciting news to share. According to Huawei Consumer Business CEO Richard Yu, the Huawei Mate 20 series has successfully managed to break 17 million shipments. The Huawei P30 series has also been doing excellently, breaking 20 million units shipped, very good numbers for them.

On top of these impressive sales numbers for the Huawei Mate 20 and P30, the company is also confident that the sales of the Huawei Mate 30 series will match up, even without Google Mobile Services. Early sales results have been very positive, and the pre-sales numbers were apparently six times higher than that of the P30 series.

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Since the Mate 30 series launch in September, Huawei has launched the Mate 30 series in China and a few South East Asian countries, but they have plans to expand to the European market fairly soon. With the absence of Google Services, we aren’t too sure how the Mate 30 series will perform in the European market, though it’ll be interesting to watch.

There’s also the Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design, which will be up for sale on the 11th of November. The handset has 12 GB of RAM and a massive internal storage of 512 GB (UFS 3.0). It will be available with a pricing of 12,999 Yuan (~$1,850). In Europe, the Mate 30 RS is priced at 2,095 euros (~$2,330).

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Huawei Y9s with 6.59-inch display, 6GB RAM and side-mounted fingerprint sensor coming soon

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In October last year, Huawei had launched the Huawei Y9 (2019) smartphone. An updated version of the same phone was announced in May with Huawei Y9 Prime (2019). A reliable tipster has shared a poster of the Huawei Y9s smartphone. The poster has revealed the key specs of the phone.

The below shown poster reveals that the Huawei Y9s is equipped with a 6.59-inch Ultra FullView notch-less display. It has a 48-megapixel triple AI camera system on its back. The device has 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB. It is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Huawei Y9s poster

The Huawei Y9s appears to be rebranded version of the Honor 9X. There is no official confirmation on the markets that will be receiving the smartphone. Probably, the phone may go official in November. It is speculated that Pakistan will be soon receiving it with a price tag of PKR 34,999 (~$223).

Editor’s Pick: Honor 20S coming to Europe is a rebranded Huawei P30 Lite

Huawei Y9s Specifications (Rumored)

Considering the fact that the Huawei Y9s is a rebadged edition of the Honor 9X, its display is likely to carry support for 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution and it could be powered by Kirin 710F. The EMU 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device.

The 48-megapixel main sensor in its triple camera system could be assisted by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It could be coming with a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie snapper. The handset could be packed with a 4,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support.

In related news, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is now working on the international version of the Honor 9X. In July, Honor had launched Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro phones. Some of the international markets will receiving only a modified version of the Honor 9X.

The Honor 9X international edition features Kirin 710F SoC instead of the Kirin 810 chipset. Instead of a side-facing fingerprint reader, it has rear-positioned fingerprint sensor. Also, the device is fitted with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple instead of the dual camera system found on China’s Honor 9X.  The rest of the specs of the Honor 9X international edition are same as its Chinese variant.

UP NEXT: Huawei Nova 5i with 4 GB RAM emerged on TENAA

 

 

 

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Huawei Nova 5i with 4 GB RAM emerged on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In June, Huawei had launched the Nova 5 series of smartphones by announcing Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro and Nova 5i. The Chinese firm has been selling the Nova 5i in the home market in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. TENAA has a new listing for GLK-LXU1. This model number belongs to the Nova 5i. A careful look at its specs reveals that it is the upcoming 4 GB RAM variant of the Nova 5i smartphone.

In China, the Nova 5i is available in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models. Both were respectively priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$285) and 2,199 Yuan (~$313) at launch. However, they are now available with revised pricings of 1,799 Yuan (~$256) and 1,999 Yuan (~$285).

Huawei Nova 5i TENAA

The newly spotted 4 GB RAM edition may come to China in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models. It could be available in black, blue and red colors. The specs of 4 GB RAM are identical with its 6 GB / 8 GB RAM editions. However, one major change that can be seen on its TENAA listing is that it features a 16-megapixel selfie camera instead of the 24-megapixel front camera found on the 6 GB / 8 GB RAM models.

Huawei is expected to soon confirm on the arrival of the Nova 5i 4 GB RAM model. The new variant could be arriving around the upcoming Nov. 11 Singles’ Days sale in China. Probably, the 4 GB RAM variant may have a starting price of 1,399 Yuan (~$199).

Editor’s Pick: Honor 20S coming to Europe is a rebranded Huawei P30 Lite

Huawei Nova 5i Specifications

huawei nova 5i

The Huawei Nova 5i has a 6.4-inch IPS LCD full HD+ display with punch-hole design. The Kirin 710F SoC powers the smartphone and it runs on EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS. The backside of the device has a 24-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. The handset draws power from a 4,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging through USB-C. A fingerprint scanner is positioned on the rear shell of the Nova 5i. The hybrid SIM slot present on the device can be used for expanding its storage.

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Xiaomi plans to bring three new student focused features to MIUI 11

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Airyl Jaszly
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MIUI 11 is getting rolled out to more and more devices, and Xiaomi’s continuing to improve it with more features. Some new features that will come to MIUI 11 in the future are a set of student focused tools to help them with studying. It’s an interesting idea from Xiaomi, and a good one too considering a large portion of their fanbase are students.

The first feature coming over is a brand new Focus Mode. It lets you set a timer that goes up to 90 minutes, and during that entire duration of time your phone will only be able to make emergency calls and take photos. It’s a baked in version of locking your phone away, just via software. It also keeps track of how long you’ve used it, and users can even store statistics in it. You can turn on Focus mode in Settings > Screen Time Management.

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Next, we’ve got the customisable lockscreens that were promised at launch. They’re even more customisable now, allowing users to select their own colours, captions, pictures and even emojis. Even the notification icons are customisable, you can select where they appear, what icons are on your lock screen, and even the text colours. It’s useful for students to glance all their info quickly without needing to open up the phone.

Finally, we’ve got a Curriculum Mode. It’s essentially a student oriented calendar, where you can jot down notes for any given day. Not much information has been given, but it seems a lot more robust than your standard calendar app. It’s a solid lineup of features, and we’re excited to see how they turn out once they’re done with internal testing.

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Mysterious Vivo V1945A/T’s full specifications spotted on TENAA

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The purported Vivo S5 has appeared on TENAA with its entire specifications. Alongside it, a mysterious Vivo phone with model number V1945A/T has been approved by the Chinese agency. The listings lack the images of the phone, but the entire specifications have been revealed. The smartphone has also received certification from the 3C regulatory body of China.

Vivo V1945A/T Specifications

The Vivo V1945A/T smartphone measures 159.25 x 75.19 x 8.68mm. The weight of the device is 186.7 grams and it features a 6.38-inch AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The recently released Vivo phones such as iQOO Neo, iQOO Neo SD855, Vivo V17 Neo and Vivo Z5 are all equipped with waterdrop notch on their 6.38-inch AMOLED displays. Hence, the Vivo V1945A/T could be also arriving with a waterdrop-type notch display. The AMOLED display of the phone is embedded with a fingerprint scanner.

The 2.0GHz octa-core processor is at the helm of the Vivo V1945A/T smartphone. Its RAM variants are 6 GB and 8 GB, and its storage models are 128 GB and 256 GB. There is no support for external storage on the device. It boots to Android 9 Pie OS.

Vivo V17 Neo
Vivo V17 Neo

Editor’s Pick: Vivo is the leading 5G smartphone brand in China with 54% market share: IDC

For photography, the rear shell of the phone is decorated with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. It has a selfie snapper of 32-megapixel. The smartphone is backed by a 4,390mAh minimum rated battery. The 3C listing of the phone reveals that it may ship with a charger that supports 18W fast charging.

It is difficult to guess on the identity of the smartphone. Earlier this year, Vivo had released Vivo S1 and Vivo S1 Pro phones in China. There is a possibility that the Chinese firm may launch Vivo S5 Pro along with the Vivo S5 phone. It remains to be seen whether the Vivo V1945A/T debuts as S-series phone or a device from another series. Hopefully, the images of the phone will soon appear on TENAA through which something can be deduced on its identity.

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Purported Vivo S5 full specifications leaked ahead of November 14 launch

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Vivo has been teasing the arrival of the Vivo S5 since the end of the last month. However, it hasn’t revealed anything on the specs of the phone. Recent reports have revealed that it features a punch-hole display and a diamond-shaped quad camera system on its back. Now, the smartphone that has a model number of Vivo V1932A/T has appeared on TENAA with all its specifications. It could be the upcoming Vivo S5 phone that is slated to go official on Nov. 14. Unfortunately, the images of the phone are yet to appear on its TENAA listings.

Vivo S5 Specifications

The Vivo S5 has 157.9 x 73.92 x 8.64mm dimensions and its weight is 188 grams. The handset houses a 6.44-inch AMOLED display that produces full HD= resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. The screen of the phone is integrated with a fingerprint sensor.

Vivo S5 Cai Xukun Custom Gift Box Edition
Vivo S5 Cai Xukun Custom Gift Box Edition

The Vivo S5 smartphone draws power from an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.3GHz. It could be featuring the Snapdragon 712 chipset. The chipset is supported by 8 GB of RAM. The phone is expected to release in the home market in storage options like 128 GB and 256 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the phone and there is no support for microSD card slot on the device.

Purported Vivo S5

There seems to be some error with the configurations of the rear cameras of the Vivo S5. The Vivo V1932A TENAA listing states that it has 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 5-megapixel penta-lens camera system on its back. On the other side, the Vivo V1932T variant has 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera system on its back. However, both listings state that the phone has five cameras. Hopefully, the front and rear images of the phone will soon appear on TENAA through which its exact design will be revealed. The Vivo V1932A/T phone has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

Editor’s Pick: Vivo is the leading 5G smartphone brand in China with 54% market share: IDC

The Vivo V1932A/T is packed with a 4,010mAh minimum capacity battery. The Vivo V1932A model has been spotted on the database of the 3C website through which it has been found that it may come with up to 22.5W rapid charging technology.

The Vivo S5 Cai Xukun Custom Gift Box Edition smartphone is now up for reservations in China. The official listing reveals that the phone will be made available for purchase on Nov. 22.

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