The Infinix S5 launched in India last month but it didn’t launch in Nigeria until a few days ago, and when it did, it arrived alongside a less-expensive model called the Infinix S5 Lite.
The Infinix S5 Lite keeps the punch-hole LCD display of the S5. However, it ditches the quad rear sensors for triple cameras and the 32MP selfie camera has been replaced with a 16MP sensor. The S5 Lite is available in two configurations – 4GB RAM + 64GB and 3GB RAM + 32GB, and comes in black, purple, and green.
The S5 Lite has a 6.6-inch HD+ (1600 x 760 display with 2.5D glass with a 90.5% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the same Helio P22 processor as the Infinix S5. The phone draws power from a 4000mAh battery.
The triple rear cameras include a 16MP main sensor, a 2MP secondary sensor, and a QVGA camera. There is a fingerprint scanner on the rear of the device too. The phone has support for dual-SIMs and storage expansion. It also has a MicroUSB port at the bottom alongside an audio jack.
Infinix ships the phone with XOS 5.5 based on Android 9 Pie. The S5 Lite is priced at NGN 46,500 (~INR 9160) for the 4+64GB version and NGN 42,500 (~INR 8372) for the 3+32GB version. The phone is available for pre-order on Slot and on Pointek. Those who pre-order will get a free HD Bluetooth Headset.
It ha been reported by The Mobile Indian that the Infinix S5 Lite will be making its way to India by the end of November. The price should be cheaper in India since the Infinix S5 with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at INR 8,999 (~NGN 45,682) but it sells for NGN 53,000 in Nigeria.
Gearbest is touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items. The e-tailer offers a wide range of products across various categories at unbeatable prices. Check out our list of the biggest discounts that are currently available on OnePlus and other top-branded smartphones through Gearbest.
OnePlus 7
Touted as one of the best smartphones to hit the store shelves in 2019, the OnePlus 7 was unveiled on May 14th this year. It comes with some of the most exciting features available on a mobile phone. If you have been waiting to purchase the coveted mobile phone without spending a lot of money, Gearbest’s got your back!
Taking the phone’s skyrocketing popularity and undying demand into consideration, Gearbest is doling out noteworthy discounts on top variants of the OnePlus 7. Moreover, you can use coupon codes to save more money before clicking on the ‘Place Your Order’ button
The OnePlus 7 was announced earlier this year, and as expected, the phablet became an instant hit among the brand’s huge fanbase. The aforesaid model retails for $585.54, but thanks to a 28 percent discount, you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $419.99 from Gearbest.
This gray-tinted OnePlus 7 has been assigned coupon code GBOP7GSBW, which you can use to get its original asking price to just $389.99. In other words, you can save $68 more simply by applying the coupon code.
You can follow this link to avail of the discount. With more than 3,000 pieces already sold, the promo is slated to end in 19 days.
The international version of this amazing 4G phablet usually retails for $701.13, but you can buy it for just $499.99 from Gearbest. Moreover, you can extend this 29 percent discount by applying coupon code GBOP712256G that helps you bring the original asking price of the phablet down to just $489.99.
You can follow this link to avail of the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that over 600 pieces were sold at the time of writing and the promo is slated to end in just 19 days.
The gray-tinted variant would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $419.99 from Gearbest. This is a significant 28 percent drop in the device’s original selling price of $585.54.
On top of that, you can apply coupon code GBOP7GSBW and bring the already lowered asking price of the phablet down to only $389.99 at checkout. You can visit this link to grab the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to expire soon. The promo will end in 19 days.
This power-packed OnePlus 7 variant understandably carries a steep $701.13 price tag, but Gearbest users can get their hands on it for a lowered price of only $499.99. To extend this 29 percent discount, all you need to do is apply coupon code GBOP712256G.
The original selling price of the OnePlus 7 phablet will come down to just $489.99 once you apply the aforesaid coupon at checkout. To take full advantage of this coupon and to place your order, simply follow this link. Note that the promo will end in 19 days.
Now, you can purchase this popular OnePlus 7 variant, which usually sells for $817.45 at an unbeatable price of just $549.99, thanks to a 33 percent discount Gearbest is currently offering on it. Moreover, by using coupon code GBOP7P128GSW, you can reduce its asking price to just $559.98.
Regrettably, the promotion will be valid for only two days. To ensure you do not end up missing this great discount, follow this link and place your order without wasting time.
The last OnePlus 7 phablet on our list has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price of $599.99 on Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 32 percent drop in the phablet’s original selling price of $888.87, but there’s more for you to cheer about.
You can use coupon code GBOP7PGSBW and reduce the already lowered selling price of the phablet to only $604.98 during the checkout process. This gray-tinted OnePlus 7 phablet will be available at this reduced price for 19 days. You can visit this link to avail of the discount.
OnePlus took the covers off its long-awaited OnePlus 7T in October this year. Following in the footsteps of its well-received predecessor, the phablet garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers.
If you haven’t purchased the OnePlus 7T due to the steep price tag it comes with, it might interest you to know that Gearbest is offering the coveted phablet for a considerably lowered price. Let us check out the details.
This popular variant of the OnePlus 7T phablet costs $715.37, but if you purchase it via Gearbest, you can get it for only $489.99. In addition to getting this 32 percent off, you can save more money by applying coupon code GBOP7TG8256. After applying the aforesaid coupon, the original selling price of the phablet will drop to just $493.59. You can visit this link to take advantage of the coupon and get the discount before the promo comes to an end in 19 days.
Get this well-received OnePlus 7T model for a lowered price of only $679.99 from Gearbest. This is a significant 32 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $1006.62, but that’s not all.
Gearbest is giving you a chance to save more money by applying coupon code GBBGOP7TP. The coupon reduces the retail price of the OnePlus 7T phablet to only $699.98 even before you place your order. You can follow this link and get the discount, but it is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promo will end in 19 days.
After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time and making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks, the Redmi 8 was officially announced in October this year. As expected, the phone is loaded with exciting features that are crafted to sweep Redmi fans off their feet.
Gearbest is giving you a chance to purchase this Xiaomi-branded mobile phone at a lowered price. Moreover, you can use specific coupon codes for additional discounts. Let’s delve straight into the details.
A great choice for those who aren’t looking for extra space on their phone to store multimedia content, this model usually has a $158.21 price sticker attached to it. Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, it is now up for grabs for only $155.99 through Gearbest.
As if that weren’t enough, you can bring the retail price of the handset further down to only $117.99 with the help of coupon code GBREDMI801, you can avail of this discount for 19 days while the promotion is still going on so follow this link and place your order now.
Available in an eye-catching Sapphire Blue color option, the aforesaid model usually sells for $169.05, but thanks to a 2 percent discount, you can now buy it for only $165.99 from Gearbest. Aside from that, you can apply coupon code GBREDMI803 and reduce its retail price to only $132.99.
Follow this link to place your order now. It is worth noting that the promotion sale will end in 19 days.
Xiaomi took the wraps off its long-awaited Redmi Note 8 phablet in August this year. Loaded with amazing features and top-notch specifications, the phone didn’t disappoint those who have been waiting with bated breath to get their tech greedy hands on it.
You can buy the Redmi Note 8 at a lowered price from Gearbest. Moreover, the phablet comes with dedicated coupon codes that you can use to save a considerable amount of more money at checkout.
Available in everyone’s favorite black color option, this Redmi Note 8 variant is available for $199.99 on Gearbest. Those who aren’t willing to shell out that kind of money can apply coupon code GBNOTE803 and reduce the original asking price of the phone to only $147.99.
Since the coupon will be valid for a limited period, make sure you visit this link and take advantage of it without wasting time.
The Double Eleven Warm-up Promotion on Aliexpress has officially kicked off and XIDU is offering the biggest discount on its laptops and 2in1 tablets so far to express their gratitude to all users that have supported the company so far. All the deals are already online on their store on Aliexpress and you can check them out right here. Below, you can see a brief introduction of the offers. Don’t forget that the promotion will last only 2 days, from November 11th to 12th.
XIDU PhilPad 13.3″ touchscreen 2in1 laptop
The PhilPad comes with a 2K (2560×1440) display and is powered by Intel’s Atom x7-E3950 CPU backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded up to 256GB more. It’s just 0.4″ thick and the rest of the specs include a 5000mAh/7.4V battery, 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x MicroSD card slot, and Dual-band 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi. You can get it here for just $305.03 with the coupons already found on the product page ($27 + $10 store Coupon).
XIDU PhilBook Max 14.1″ Touchscreen Laptop
The PhilBook Max features a beautiful and smart design with a 360° flexible hinge that allows you to turn the laptop into a tablet in seconds taking advantage of the touchscreen. It is powered by the Intel E3950 4-core CPU backed by 8GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. It also features a backlit keyboard as well as 1 x Mini HDMI, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x Bluetooth 4.2, 1 x MicroSD card slot, 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, and a webcam. You can get it for just $352.88using the coupons on the product page ($27 + $15 store Coupon).
XIDU Tour Pro 12.5″ Touchscreen Laptop
Going below the usual 13.3″ dimension, the Tour Pro carries a 12.5″ 2560×1440 display and that makes it very portable and easy to carry as it weighs just 2.22lbs and it sports ultra-thin 4.9mm borders around the display resulting in an 85% screen-to-body ratio. It comes with Intel 3867U 8th Gen CPU inside, backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also comes with a webcam, ergonomic keyboard design, 802.1 b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x mini HDMI port, TF card slot, and headphone jack. It costs just $397.11 during the promotion with coupons applied on the product page ($36 + $20). You can get it here.
XIDU PhilBook Pro 11.6″ Laptop
The PhilBook Pro comes with an even more compact design that the Tour Pro as it sports an 11.6″ 2560×1440 IPS display. It’s built using Aluminum Alloy and carries the same 360 degrees flexible hinge as the PhilBook Max. You can use it in various modes like laptop mode, tablet mode, and tent mode. It is powered by the Intel J3355 Quad-Core CPU backed by 6GB of LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD and Windows 10 OS runs smoothly and fast. It sells for just $290.27 by using the coupons ($27 + $10) found on the product page.
XIDU Philbook 11.6″ Touchscreen 2in1 Laptop
Finally, there’s the PhilBook 11.6″ that might be a bit less powerful than the rest of the lineup but carries a lot of other features that make it a bargain at just $233.34. It also features the 360° flexi-hinge and comes with a FHD resolution. It is powered by the Intel Atom 4-core CPU backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Also, there are 1 x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x MicroSD Card Reader, 1x Mini HDMI, 1x Headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Of course, it runs on Windows 10 OS. You can get it here by applying the $23 + $30 coupons found on the product page.
As you can see, it is a large-scale promotion that’s rare to find in the market. The promotion is limited to 2 days only so you must make a fast decision. If you are not sure how to apply the coupons to get the best price possible, then watch the helpful video below.
Also, you can visit the company’s stores on Amazon US, UK, FR store and their own official store! to get discounts there too. Get discount coupons for Amazon and XIDU Store here.
Banggood keeps coming up with amazing promotion sales to stay true to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck! Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store has launched the $0.01 Snatch and Double 11 Crazy Sale, wherein buyers who reserve first will be eligible for getting rock bottom price.
One Cent Snatch
Electronics lovers are in for a treat. Banggood is giving its loyal users that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on top-end electronic items at lowered prices something to cheer about. The $0.01 Snatch promo is not only loaded with heavily-discounted products, but it also gives you a chance to get free shipping.
How to participate? $0.01 Snatch Rules
The activity page is brimming with all sorts of products across various categories. You can enter the product detail page by clicking on a product, and then click on ‘Buy’ to visit the payment page. Once you complete the payment, you will be prompted to follow specific steps to invite a friend to join your team.
Your friend needs to open the app using the link you shared to join the team and complete the payment. For your team to qualify for the lucky draw, you must ensure that enough number of your friends join your team before the activity period ends.
Just one hour after the end of the promotion, Banggood will announce the winning results. Aside from shipping the winning orders, Banggood will refund everyone who did not win or couldn’t complete a team. The refund will reflect in their BGpay account.
Note that each person can only open one group and participate in one group only. Given that the stock of items is limited, Banggood will refund your order to the BGpay account if the purchase fails due to insufficient stock.
The activity page feature some of the well-received products that usually cost a bomb. For instance, the Xiaomi Redmi 8 smartphone with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space would normally set you back $179.99, but you can snatch it for just $0.01 during the activity period.
Likewise, the Redmi AirDots TWS Bluetooth Earphone, which usually retails for $69.99 has gone up for a $0.01 Snatch as well. Other products available for a $0.01 snatch as part of the promotion include the Bakeey S10 smartwatch, Xiaomi ZANIJA 11L backpack, BlitzWolf BW-BS10 selfie stick, and lots more.
It is worth mentioning here that the prizes are limited and winners are selected from all winning teams. Only one member will be randomly chosen from each selected team, while other team members do not win anything.
To know more about the $0.01 Snatch and to participate in this unmissable activity, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.
Banggood Double 11 Crazy Sale 2019: Reserve First to Get Rock Bottom Price
As part of the Warm Up period, Banggood is giving its users a chance to reserve hot items and then grab these items at the lowest 11.11 prices once the Blowout period kicks off. It is important for you to place your order as soon as the 11.11 blowout begins since reserved items are limited in quantity to ensure you get the deal.
Each user can reserve up to 6 hot items only. The Warm-Up period, which started on October 30th is slated to wrap up at 16:00 (UTC+8.) on November 10th. The Blowout period, on the other hand, will begin on November 10th at 16:00 and will end at 16:00 (UTC+8.) on November 12th. Note that Banggood reserves all rights.
The promotion page features a myriad of amazing products that have carefully been placed under specific categories to simplify and expedite the search process. For instance, the 50% OFF Reservation Zone features the BlitzWolf BW-VC1 smart robot vacuum cleaner and the Zeblaze NEO smartwatch that you can reserve now.
Likewise, the Top Recommendation section is also loaded with awe-inspiring products that you can reserve to stand a chance of buying it at the lowest prices. For example, the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 variant that usually retails for $269.99 can be yours for only $261.08, but you need to ensure you reserve it first.
The promotion page offers something for everyone. Drone and RC toy lovers can head straight to the Toys Hobbies and Robot section, which is teeming with amazing products that you can reserve for a chance to get them for the lowest price.
Similarly, the rest of the categories including Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Practical Tools, Home Appliances, Sports & Outdoor, and Fashion Trends are also crammed with products worth checking out.
You can visit the promotion page by following this link. Since the 11.11 prices will be valid for limited pieces only, it is recommended that you start reserving your favorite products right away.
Leading smart wearable makers are rolling out amazing devices crafted for sports and fitness enthusiasts whose goal is to stay fit while keeping a track of their activities.
While these fitness gadgets are simply impressive in terms of the features they offer, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook. In other words, they usually carry steep price tags. As a result, those on a tight budget end up settling for an inexpensive alternative that ends up delivering performance that’s not up to par.
The market is also brimming with a wide selection of top-end smart wearables that don’t cost a bomb, but usually, they aren’t made by renowned manufacturers. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get your hands on a top-branded smartwatch that is loaded with exciting features and still fits into your budget?
Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has established a partnership with GeekBuying to offer its Xiaomi HUAMI AMAZFIT Nexo Smart Sports Watch for a considerably lowered price. We will check out the discount and show how you can save more money at the time of checking out.
The HUAMI AMAZFIT Nexo is a feature-rich smartwatch that justifies the $281.99 price tag it carries. To make the coveted smartwatch available to fitness lovers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money, GeekBuying is offering it for a lowered price of just $219.99.
Furthermore, you can extend this 22 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3ZCXBW0T. The coupon helps you save $20 more by reducing the original asking price of the AMAZFIT Nexo down to just $199.99 before you click on the ‘Place Your Order’ button.
The irresistible HUAMI AMAZFIT Nexo sports an easy-to-read 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454×454 pixels resolution. Moreover, it can accurately monitor pulses and both, active, as well as resting heart rate changes to generate a professional heart rate report.
The watch comes with an IP68 Professional protection level, allowing you to wear it even in the rain or while washing hands. It also supports independent WiFi, which means you can connect to the web directly from your wrist. It supports a slew of other networks including WCDMA, GSM, FDD-LTE, and TDD-LTE,
The HUAMI AMAZFIT Nexo ships with 512MB of RAM and offer a hefty interior storage space of 4GB. The watch draws its juices from a robust 420mAh battery and is loaded with highly useful functions such as Calendar, clock, information push, Dial, Messaging, Contacts, Pedometer, weather notification reminder, OTA upgrade and more.
If this is your first order with GeekBuying, don’t forget to take advantage of the 2% OFF New User Coupon during the checkout process. To avail of the discount and use the coupon, simply follow this link. The promo is slated to end in 19 days.
Camera phones are all around, even in the midrange segment. A lot of people prefer to have amazing camera performance instead of the best hardware department, that is why companies started equipping midrange devices with high-end cameras. A perfect example of this is the Mi Note 10, a handset launched with one of the most impressive camera departments but a midrange-class hardware side. Even Oppo Reno2 is similar, but it has a more affordable price since its camera is not as impressive as the Mi Note 10. On the other hand, there is Huawei P30 Pro: it is a flagship but thanks to street prices and other factors it became as affordable as the Mi Note 10, but it still features a flagship-class camera department. We believe it is worth showing you a comparison between these three devices given their actual prices and potentialities.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro
Huawei P30 Pro
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Oppo Reno 2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm, 192 g
157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 208 grams
160 x 74.3 x 9.5 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY
6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED
6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Oppo Reno2 has the most futuristic and original design. It is the only to feature a notch-less full-screen display, thanks to a shark fin pop-up camera mechanism which also includes a front-facing LED flash. But the Huawei P30 has a more interesting build quality and it is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. It means that you can put it underwater up to 2 meters deep for max 30 minutes. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 still has a premium and original design with a curved screen, rounded corners, a glass back and an aluminum frame, but it has a notched display and it does not offer any kind of water protection.
Display
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei P30 Pro are able to provide a better display quality than Oppo Reno2 thanks to the support to HDR10 standard and a high DCI P3 coverage. There should be no much difference in the quality between the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Huawei P30 Pro, while Oppo Reno2 does not support HDR, so it is inferior in multimedia content reproduction. Each of these devices features an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Hardware/Software
In terms of the hardware department, both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Oppo Reno2 offer great performance, but they are just mid-rangers. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 730G which is perfect for gaming, but it does not provide the same CPU and GPU performance as flagship-class Qualcomm chipsets from the Snapdragon 8xx series. Huawei P30 Pro, instead, provides a more powerful Kirin 980 chipset. Not the best Kirin SoC, but still a very powerful one. Further, Huawei P30 Pro has the most advanced memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage that you can furtherly expand with a micro SD.
Camera
On the camera side, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 takes the gold medal. It features a Penta-camera with an impressive 108 MP main sensor able to capture an amazing level of detail. Further, it supports 5x optical zoom, a dedicated macro camera, and an ultrawide sensor. At the second place of this comparison, we got the Huawei P30 Pro with a 40 MP quad camera including a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and a 3D TOF camera. Oppo Reno2 still has an awesome camera with OIS, but not at the same level as its rivals.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 boasts a mammoth 5260 mAh battery and it can guarantee the longest battery life. But unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
Price
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 debuted in the European market with a €599/$660 price tag, Huawei P30 Pro currently costs about €620/$683 thanks to online street prices, while Oppo Reno2 8/128 GB starts from €499/$550. While Oppo Reno2 provides a higher value for money, in my opinion, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the most impressive device due to its amazing camera and a huge battery.
Xiaomi has been aggressive with the push of updated of its latest MIUI 11 to its models. The Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 5 are among the latest models to have gotten the update. IThomes reports that it’s readers who use the Redmi Note 5 and it’s smaller sibling to have disclosed the push of the update to their models.
Both models got the MIUI V11.0.1 stable ROM but sorry to disappoint, the two models will still continue to rock Android 9. The package size of the Redmi Note 5 update is 677M while that of the Redmi 5 is 591M.
Even though the update didn’t usher both models to the Android 10 party, MIUI 11 brings several amazing features to the table including Dark Mode. The new features include new icons for the UI which is a traditional feature of successive MIUI versions. The update also brings smoother animations, Ultra Power Saving Mode as well as Kids Mode which provides a safe digital environment for kids by running only apps whitelisted by their parent or guardian. MIUI 11 equally tracks the owner’s smartphone usage time in order to help avoid spending too much time. Other features include earthquake alerts, the ability to cast to an external display with the added feature of continuous casting even when the display is turned off to save battery.
Rumors making rounds around the web since last year were talking about a Helio P90 that would be announced by the rugged smartphone manufacturer, Blackview. Recently, the company announced its latest flagship Series -BV9800- and expectations were contradicted as it turned out that they adopted Helio P70 instead. Of course, that didn’t affect the new series in any way as it has many other killer features like the FLIR® Lepton® thermal camera as well as a Sony® 48MP sensor and until now the Indiegogo campaign has reached $520,000 backed by 1300 backers.
That was until today as the Blackview Marketing manager, Yan, revealed that his team is busy for the upcoming Helio P90 rugged phone, Blackview BV9900, that will launch on Indiegogo before the end of this year. We don’t expect to be widely available on e-commerce platforms before January, however, it is expected to be announced in December. Judging by its name, it will be the company’s next flagship and will carry a competitive features combo, otherwise, it wouldn’t launch on Indiegogo where customers always pick products that sell themselves.
According to the marketing manager, the upcoming Helio P90 flagship phone is a great addition to the BV series, so you can expect the same waterproof, drop-proof and dustproof performance as in every rugged smartphone from Blackview. That’s all the information we have so far, we’ll keep you posted if anything new comes up.
Gionee continues to make efforts to ensure that its celebrated comeback into the tech industry attains the needed goal of giving the company a slice of the pie. The company launched the Gionee M11 and M11s as well as the Gionee K3 in September. The company is perhaps trying to elicit nostalgia with the launch of its latest phone. The Gionee A326 is a flip phone that brings to mind the classic era when flip phones held sway.
The phone features a clamshell design which is compact and easy to carry around. The main display shouldn’t be more than 2.8 inches wide while there is a smaller secondary display at the front which should display the time and notifications. It comes in black colour as the main colour but there are other colour options of Starry Blue, Elegant red and what looks like Rose Gold. The design affirms the superior craftsmanship for which Gionee is known. In terms of hardware, Gionee A326 supports dual SIM card and dual standby and has a long standby time.
Other details are not revealed but this isn’t likely an Android phone since the specs are of feature phone level. It may likely run KaiOS.
The pricing and availability have not been announced but with this model, Gionee hinted that it is attempting to satisfy the needs of the compact phone niche markets in an era where almosts all brands are focused on large-display, touchscreen models.
Xiaomi have been fairly aggressive as of late, with their name making the headlines almost daily. Their Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro brought their camera performance to the international standard, and the Mi Note 10 Pro looks to push that further. Now, the company’s looking to improve their displays by using 120Hz OLED displays according to reports.
This report comes from a notorious Weibo leaker @数码闲聊站. According to them, Xiaomi are already internally testing 120Hz AMOLED displays for their smartphones, and they’ll be ready for commercial use by next year. This is also backed up by the MIUI 11 beta, which rather surprisingly contains options that refer to the presence of a 120Hz display.
If these reports are true, which the probably are, there’s a high chance the much coveted feature will make an appearance on next year’s Xiaomi flagship device. What’s more interesting in my opinion is how this will affect their sub-brands. If the next version of the Pocophone or K20 comes with 120Hz, we could have another bona fide flagship killer soon.
Xiaomi have been pulling out all the stops as of late. From finally bringing the much requested app drawer to MIUI to launching tons of new gadgets and devices, they’ve been charging ahead non-stop. Now with these new developments and their many improvements, next year is looking like a particularly bright year for the Chinese giant. Hopefully they keep it up as they’ve been very exciting to watch.
Qualcomm has scheduled its annual Snapdragon Tech Summit to hold from December 3 to December 5. The event will again hold in Maui County in the US State of Hawaii. The tech giant is expected to unveil its next-generation technologies, including the next-gen Snapdragon 865 that would feature on flagship smartphones next year. This douses speculations that the chipset could be launched this November.
The Snapdragon 865 will no doubt be the star of the event. As for the name, it was earlier confirmed when Chinese luxury brand 8848 unveiled its upcoming Titanium M6 5G handset expected to hit the market next year. The Snapdragon 865 will be the successor of the present Snapdragon 855 which was announced at the event last year and presently grace flagship models released this year.
Quite surprisingly, Qualcomm has kept details of the SD 865 a closely guarded secret but the SoC is said to have appeared on GeekBench earlier in August. We expect the chipset to come with a version integrated with a 5G modem. The tech giant may equally announce 5G-integrated chipsets for mid-range phones that would be released in 2020 as well. An earlier leak by tipster Roland Quandt says the next-gen flagship chipset has the model number SM8250. He also disclosed that the chipset will come in two variants that go by the codenames- Kona and Huracan. Both variants will have support for LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.0 flash storage. It is expected to be built on TSMC’ 7nm FinFet process.
Further, we expect the chipset to come with an updated Adreno GPU and new CPU cores, possibly based on the latest powerhouse Cortex-A75 part from Arm. Qualcomm also doubled down on image processing and machine learning capabilities last year, and these are likely to be areas of focus one again with the Snapdragon 865.
Apart from the Snapdragon 865, another product Qualcomm may unveil is an upgraded variant of the Snapdragon 8cx SoC, the company’s first dedicated laptop chip. The Snapdragon 8cx was first announced during the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2018. The chipset brings enhanced CPU, GPU, and video processing capabilities. Also, a new Snapdragon Wear chip for smartwatches may also make the product catalogue for the event as well as a new audio product.
We’ll give you extensive coverage of the event here on Gizmochina when it kicks-off.
Huawei has opened up the EMUI 10 public beta program to five more devices today. These devices are the Huawei Nova 4e, Honor 20i, Huawei Maimang 8, Huawei Maimang 7, and the Huawei Enjoy 9S. As per usual, this only applies to the Chinese ROM, and there are plenty of bugs within the software so install at your own risk.
Apply for EMUI 10 Beta Program
The user needs to install a beta user app and then follow the instructions below.
Open beta user app and accept terms and conditions.
Now, login with your Huawei ID, as well as your phone number and email.
Select “Personal” from the bottom bar > tap on “Join Project” > select “Available Project” and finally Sign Up.
Note: Before applying, make sure you’re on the latest version of the EMUI, and the device should not be rooted. There will be some bugs and third-party apps can behave abnormally. Your device must have 6GB of free internal space. Otherwise, the upgrade may fail.
EMUI 10 features various new advancements and performance tweaks. It comes with a whole new UX inspired by a Magazine style layout depicting cleaner UI elements, new screen transitions, menus and notifications panel. The new colourful Always-On-Display brings a unique charm to the device.
Dark Mode support
Enhanced security with a distributed system.
Mutual aid sharing to improve hardware capabilities.
One-Touch Screen Sharing
Multi-Screen Sharing collaboration
Huawei HiCar
ARK Compiler
GPU Turbo
Super File System
Lin Turbo
It also incorporates the Android 10 features, which will improve the overall performance and security of the device.
Earlier today, Xiaomi updated the built-in launcher in MIUI 11 on its smartphones which introduces support for the long-awaited “application drawer” feature which can be accessed by swiping up from the home screen. It was first seen with the previous beta version of MIUI which has now made it to the public release. To turn on desktop mode:
Navigate to Settings > Desktop > Desktop mode (on or off)
Xiaomi’s MIUI draws a lot of inspiration from Apple‘s mobile operating system which is iOS. The latter offers a dedicated search option which can be accessed by swiping down and comes in handy when a user is trying to access an app that might be located on another page or within a folder. In comparison, the MIUI only has the Google search bar which is not the fastest way to search for any installed application.
When the app drawer is expanded, the recently used apps are placed on the top while other apps are listed, in alphabetical order. There’s a downward-facing arrow on the top which users can tap on to collapse the app drawer.
This feature has already been available on the Poco launcher and due to popular demand has been introduced to MIUI 11. What are your thoughts to the latest addition to Xiaomi’s Android skin? Have you ever encountered a bothering situation trying to find an installed app on your Xiaomi device? Let us know in the comments below.
The smartphone industry has been bestowed with a different kind of notch design, all in a bid to trim down the bezels and give users a more immersive user experience. We have seen OEMs use a notch design, pop-up selfie, flip camera mechanism, waterdrop notch and of late, punch-hole design. Samsung can be regarded as the first to use the punch-hole design and is still the only OEM to use the design on an OLED screen since it manufactures the punch-hole AMOLED panels. That may change soon as the Vivo S5 is said to come with a punch-hole AMOLED screen.
A tipster has now leaked images of what he says is the punch-hole design that would be used on phones next year. The Weibo leak shows the punch-hole will be located in the middle of the display. It bears semblance with the waterdrop notch design except that it looks smaller. The tipster equally disclosed that the display will be used on models priced around a thousand yuan (~$100) which means it would be on budget phones. That perhaps explains why it looks so ugly. In our thoughts, the waterdrop design looks cooler or better still, the punch-hole looks better on the side of the display.
What we can take out from the design is that it allows the front top bezel to be further trimmed giving it an ultra-thin outlook. The centralised punch-hole is located where there used to be the top bezel or notch so it won’t pose any problem of software adaptation. In addition, the front speaker is moved to the top edge of the phone.
The industry is driving by trends and so, we can’t rule out the possibility that this design style can turn out to become popular with fans. Also, the idea that it would be found on budget models is also quite thrilling since there are absolutely no budget phones with punch-hole camera design presently. The punch-hole design would likely be for LCD screens, by the way.
We really don’t find this design attractive. What about you? Let us know what you think about the leaked punch-hole design in the comments section.
Ahead of the Double 11 sale in China which will take place on 11th of November, AnTuTu has released lists of smartphones with the highest benchmark results in different price brackets. Essentially, these benchmarks highlight the most cost-effective smartphones, in terms of CPU performance which will help potential buyers to pick the devices that offer the most value for money. The different price brackets include the following:
Yuan 0-1449 (~$0-207):
The most cost-effective smartphone in this segment is the Meizu 16th 6 GB + 64 GB which is the company’s flagship smartphone from 2018 and is equipped with Snapdragon 845 SoC. It is closely followed by the Meizu X8 4 GB + 64 GB and Honor 9X 6 GB + 64 GB that secure 223.8 and 218.4 points respectively. Surprisingly, the least value for money handset, based upon AnTuTu benchmarks, in this segment in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 4 GB + 64 GB which was launched in Q3 of 2019.
Yuan 1550-1999 (~$214-285):
The most cost-effective smartphone in this segment is the 8 GB + 128 GB variant of the Lenovo Z6 Pro which features the flagship-grade Snapdragon 855 SoC from Qualcomm. The number two and three spots in this list are secured by the Vivo iQOO 6 GB + 128 GB variant and Honor V20 6 GB + 128 GB variant. Once again, the least value for money device in this price bracket is from Xiaomi, the CC9 6 GB + 128 GB.
Yuan 2000-2999 (~$214-428)
The most cost-effective model in this price segment is the K20 Pro 8 GB+256 GB, followed by Meizu 16s 6 GB+128 GB and gaming centric Red Magic 3 8 GB+128 GB variant. All three models are equipped with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is 7 nm fabrication process. The lowest value for money offering handset based on benchmark results is the 12 GB + 128 GB variant of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro.
The most value for money smartphones in the segment include the OnePlus 7T 8 GB+256 GB, Asus ROG Phone 2 8 GB + 128 GB and Vivo iQOO Pro 5G 8 GB + 128 GB. While the OnePlus 7T has a 90 Hz refresh rate display, the Asus ROG Phone 2 takes that a step further with a 120 Hz refresh rate display. The least value for money, based upon benchmarks in this price bracket is the photography centric Huawei P30 with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM.
To wrap things up, these charts are only indicative of most value for money at different price points based on the highest synthetic benchmarks. Before purchasing a smartphone, one must also consider other crucial factors like display size and type, battery capacity and camera performance.
This year’s Double 11 Shopping Festival is expected to be the greatest of all times and deals on countless products will be available for everyone to grab. Among them, you will find Kospet offering discounts on all smartwatches. Of course, the top stars of the promotion will be the new KOSPET Prime as well as KOSPET Optimus Pro.
KOSPET Prime is the latest flagship smartwatch of the company and what makes it different from other watches is its Face ID unlock. It collects 1086 facial features and automatically adapts to changes in your appearance, safeguarding the privacy and security of your personal information.
Unlike other typical smartwatches, the Prime comes with a full Android OS and supports 4G connectivity so that you can make calls and send messages without the need of your smartphone. Also, it comes with a dual-camera setup (8MP/2MP) that helps with face unlock as well as video calls. Do you want to leave your smartphone at home and go out to exercise? Do it. KOSPET Prime is a smartphone on your wrist.
Since it comes with a full Android OS, it also features Google Assistant and you can search for interesting places, check navigation, ask about the weather or set schedules. What’s more, you can turn KOSPET Prime into a WiFi Hotspot to provide an internet connection to other devices around you.
Besides its smartphone functions, it is also great as a sports smartwatch. There are 9 exercise modes supported as well as real-time continuous heart rate monitoring and a built-in GPS to track your route and evaluate your exercise effects. The 9 exercise modes monitor your movement status in real-time to make workouts more efficient.
And if all these functions seem very power-hungry, you are right. But KOSPET has taken care of it by installing a huge, 1260mAh battery which delivers 168h of use. The watch can give you 72h of continuous music playback with just 2 hours of charging.
Lastly, running on Android 7.1.1 means that it supports all Google applications. It has Google Play Store, Google Maps, Google Voice and other Google applications preinstalled and you can install whatever third-party application you want. What’s more, you can choose a watch dial from the default sets or use one of your favorite photos to make KOSPET Prime more personal.
In order to celebrate the Aliexpress 11.11 Sale Festival, you can use the coupon code ILOVEAE20 to get a $200-$20 discount, which is available on Nov. 11th. What’s more, there are some Kospet products having great discount, such as KOSPET PRIME, KOSPET OPTIMUS PRO, KOSPET KW99 and KOSPET MAGIC. You can click here to get more double 11 deals information.
Nokia was once the pioneer of the mobile industry, but due to its inability to evolve as per the demand made it fail. Thanks to the HMD Global – a Finnish Company that owns Nokia, grabbed the nerve of the users and launched several new Android-based Nokia Smartphones. For the past few years, the company has launched various smartphones, including the Nokia 7 Plus. It was launched last year, featuring mid-range specifications and features.
The Android One based smartphone was launched with Android 8.1 Oreo and later received the Android 9.0 Pie. The upgrade to Android 10 is also on books, but some users are looking for alternates as they are fed up from the stock Android experience. To cater to the demand, the third-party developers at XDA have developed several new Android 10 based custom ROMs for the Nokia 7 Plus.
The Nokia 7 Plus features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD capacitive display waving the resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels at an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and supports 403 ppi density along with a 77.2% screen-to-body ratio. It comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset coupled with an Octa-Core processor and Adreno 512 GPU.
Nokia 7 Plus is available two different storage variants such as 4GB + 64 Gb and 6 GB + 64 GB internal storage. The storage can be expanded upto 256GB with a microSD card. In optics, the smartphone comes with a dual-camera module consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel sensor with a 2x optical zoom. Further, there’s an inbuilt Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, and HDR support. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calling.
The smartphone supports WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and USB 2.0. Nokia 7 Plus hosts a 3800 mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery with 18W fast battery charging support. It is available in Black/Copper and White/Copper colors. There’s a rear fingerprint sensor for quick authentication.
Android 10 Features
Android 10 has fully refined the Android operating system by introducing upgrades to the core system. The security, performance, and support for next-gen technologies are part of the latest package. The features such as smart replies and focus mode are making the smartphone more intelligent.
Android 10 Features at a glance
Live Caption: The Android 10 users need not convert audio messages into transcripts. The Android 10 has an inbuilt feature of Live Captions, and it will be available on Pixel smartphones this fall.
Smart Reply: Android 9.0 Pie introduced a reply from the notification bar, and Android 10 has moved a bit further with smart replies. It will offer recommended user actions once they receive a message.
Dark Mode: How anyone can forget about teh Dark Mode? It is the hottest feature right now, and many users are looking for dark alternates of the primarily used apps. Apart from the apps, the Android 10 offers official native Android dark mode. The user can switch to dark moe across all apps with a single toggle.
Improved Sound: Unlike the older versions, Android now offers the users to tweak the output of their smartphones. They can filter background noise and fine-tune the audio.
Gesture Navigation: Gesture Navigation is now the internal part of Android. The users can go back and forth with more fluid gestures. It enhances the overall user experience by introducing smooth and straightforward gestures.
Enhanced privacy controls: Android 10 has made the user driver of its data. All the data privacy-related settings have been accumulated in a single place. The users can easily manage ads, apps, and web activity settings from a single location.
Security Updates: Ahead of Project Treble, the Android 10 security updates will be rolled out via regular Google Play System updates.
Similarly, there are many other advancements in Android 10. These features are the reason that users are looking for Android 10 based custom ROMs.
List of Android 10 based Custom ROMs for Nokia 7 Plus
Most of the Custom ROMs are free from Bug. These can be used as daily drivers for the Nokia 7 Plus. If you got any issue while using the ROM, you can directly contact the developer or post the topic in the respective threads.
Pixel Experience
The Pixel Experience ROM is known for its features extracted from Pixel devices. The Pixel phone launcher, wallpapers, icons, and ringtones are part of teh Pixel Experience ROM. It is designed to offer maximum stability and security for the users. The developer always builds the ROM to enhance the overall functioning of the device.
All the features such as WiFi, Ril, Mobile data, double-tap to wake, Adaptive brightness, dark theme, flashlight, camera, VoLTE, Selixnux are working without any issue. The fingerprint issue has also been resolved via the latest update, and now there are no known issues for the ROM. It will work flawlessly on your Nokia 7 Plus.
Follow the links below if you are interested in flashing the Pixel Experience ROM on your device.
HavocOS 3.0 is based on the AOSP code and is inspired by Google Pixel. It has refined Material Design 2 UI that is well accepted by the users. Apart from the Android 10 and Pixel-based features, the ROM also incorporates additional customization options.
All the features like WiFi, RIL, display gestures, adaptive brightness, dark theme, ambient display, flashlight, camera, VoLTE, and fingerprint sensor are working on HavocOS 3.0. The user needs to flash Gapps externally to enable Google services. However, the developer has rectified all the issues on the ROM.
HavocOS 3.0 supports stock kernel, so make sure you’re using the same kernel before installing the ROM. Before installing, make sure to read all the instructions carefully by heading over to the link below.
LineageOS provides support for maximum Android devices. It’s basic code and support attracts the users to install LineageOS on their devices. LineageOS 17.0 unofficially support Nokia 7 Plus. It is a free and open-source ROM vast number of smartphones. It was forked out of the CyanogenMod in 2016 and rebranded the project as LineageOS.
LineageOS 17.0 is based on Android 10 and will pack all the features of the latest Android. It will extend support for Wi-Fi direct printing, call recording on support, phone calls, and Systrance Android Studio Tool. All the features are working on teh LineageOS 17.0.
The users need to flash Gapps externally if they need Google services. The link to download the ROM can be found below.
These are some Android 10 custom ROMs available for Nokia 7 Plus. However, it is not confirmed whether the Nokia 7 plus will get the Android 10 update or not, but the stable custom ROMs are always there at the service of the device owners. In the future, if any new custom ROM arrives, then we will surely add it to our list.
Earlier this year, Vivo had launched Vivo S1 and Vivo S1 Pro smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer has claimed that it will be announcing the Vivo S5 series on Nov. 14. Hence, it can be said that the series will more than one smartphone.. Continuing the trend, the lineup may include Vivo S5 and Vivo S5 Pro smartphones. Both phones were spotted with full specifications on TENAA. However, the listings did not include images. Now the listings have been updated with their images.
The Vivo V1932A/T was believed to be the Vivo S5 series phone even though its TENAA images were available. It is only after the appearance of the TENAA images it can be said that the Vivo V1945A/T also belongs to the same series. The Vivo V1945A/T has inferior specs when compared to the Vivo V1932A/T. Hence, it appears that these phones could be respectively arriving as Vivo S5 and Vivo S5 Pro in China.
Vivo V1945A/T and Vivo V1932A/T front
Vivo V1945A/T phone features a waterdrop notch on its display. It has a 6.38-inch AMOLED display. other side, the Vivo V1932A/T has a punch-hole display. It also equipped with an AMOLED display, but the size is 6.44 inches. Both displays are embedded with in-screen fingerprint readers.
Moving on the other rear side of the Vivo V1932A/T and Vivo V1945A/T phones, both devices are fitted with diamond-shaped quad camera module with different arrangements for their quad cameras.
As it can be seen in the below images, the Vivo V1945A/T has a camera lens placed on the right side of three camera sensors that are arranged vertically inside the diamond-shaped camera housing. An LED flash can be seen below it. TENAA has revealed that the Vivo V1945A/T has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system.
Vivo V1945A/T and Vivo V1932A/T rear
The Vivo V1932A/T’s diamond-shaped camera housing has an LED flash and three sensors placed at its four corners. Below the housing is the fourth camera sensor. TENAA has stated that it is equipped with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup. Both phones have 32-megapixel front-facing cameras.
The alleged Vivo S5 is powered by 2.0GHz octa-core processor and 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. On the other side, the alleged Vivo S5 Pro is rumored to be fueled by Snapdragon 712 that is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. Both phones are expected to arrive in China in 128 GB and 256 GB storage options.
The purported Vivo S5 has a 4,390mAh minimum capacity battery. The 3C appearance of the phone has revealed that it could be shipped with 18W rapid charger. The purported Vivo S5 Pro has a 4,010mAh minimum rated battery. Its 3C listing has revealed that it could be coming with a 22.5W fast charger. There is no information available on the pricing of the upcoming Vivo S5 series smartphones.
In related news, the Vivo S5 (V1945A/T) seems to be heading to markets outside of China such as Russia and India as Vivo V17. The V17 is expected to get announced by the end of this month in the aforementioned markets.
This was made known by Xiaomi’s Liu Anzhen which is the Deputy General Manager of Touchscreen division of Xiaomi’s Mobile phone. The Mi CC9 Pro features a curved AMOLED display which is curved at the front and back sides.
The exec expressed is appreciation to the team that worked together to bring out the display. Xiaomi and Visionox’s cooperation is also said to extend to the Mi foldable phone that is in development.
Visionox has its roots from the strong OLEDs project team of Tsinghua University, one of the most prestigious universities for science and technology in the world. The brand’s OLED panels are expected to find their way into smartphones from other top brands like Huawei from next year.
Samsung, the world’s leading smartphone company, isn’t doing well in China, which is the world’s largest smartphone market. The South Korean market share in China has declined drastically and the company has even stopped manufacturing phones in China since October 2019.
Now, the company seems to be making some efforts to grab back the lost market share in the Chinese market. The company is hoping to drive grown in the market with the new 5G technology.
Samsung Galaxy A91
Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy Fold 5G smartphone in China as Samsung W20 5G. Soon, the company is expected to offer affordable flagship devices with support for 5G technology in the company’s Galaxy A lineup.
It is being reported that the Samsung Galaxy series smartphone with model number SM-A7160 is in the works. The smartphone in question is the Samsung Galaxy A71 and the 5G model of the same carries model number SM-A716B.
The company has already launched Galaxy A90 5G in the Chinese market and now it could launch the Galaxy A71 5G in the country. Interestingly, it could be the first smartphone from the South Korean giant to come powered by the company’s own mid-range Exynos 980 chipset which comes with 5G support.
Samsung is currently using Snapdragon 855 SoC and Exynos 9825 chipset for the 5G smartphone but for mid-range devices, it will need to make the switch to cost-effective chipsets and this is where the Samsung Exynos 980 comes in.
However, Samsung won’t be the first smartphone maker to make use of Exynos 980 SoC. Vivo is set to launch Vivo X30 smartphone in China which will be powered by the Samsung Exynos 980 SoC that is an 8nm octa-core chip with two Cortex-A77 cores, six Cortex-A55 cores, and the Mali-G76 GPU.
It has an integrated 5G modem that should help reduce power consumption compared to the Exynos 9825, which requires a separate 5G modem. The 980 also supports the new Wi-Fi 6 standard, which is currently exclusive to Samsung’s flagship smartphones. It also comes with a few other impressive features like HDR10+ video decoding and support for 108MP camera sensors.
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