A World Air Quality report ranks India has the third most polluted country in the world after Bangladesh and Pakistan. It is therefore important, especially for those living in cities to wear a nose mask and or own an air purifier in their home. Xiaomi has been selling its air purifiers in India for a few years now. Today, it launched the Mi Air Purifier 3 which features improvements in air filtration.
The Mi Air Purifier 3 keeps the tower design of its predecessor, the Mi Air Purifier 2S. However, there are some changes to the design. The circular OLED display now supports touch controls which is easier.
The new air purifier has a higher clean air delivery rate (CADR) of 380m³/h compared to its predecessor’s 310m³/h. The effective area is now larger, an increase of 22% compared to the Mi Air Purifier 2S. It also comes with a new HEPA Class 13 filter which provides 3-layer filtration.
The primary filter removes large airborne particles such as hair and dust and the true HEPA filter removes 99.97% of smoke, household dust, pet dander, mold spores, pollens, and particles up to 0.3 microns in size. The activated carbon filter removes formaldehyde, toxic substances, and foul odors.
Xiaomi has also added a new and more powerful centrifugal fan driven by a custom-made brushless motor. The purifier has a bigger output too and is now quieter. It can be controlled with the Mi Home App and also works with Alexa and the Google Assistant.
It weighs 4.8 kilograms and has a rated power of 38W and will consume 0.9kWh of energy if turned on for 24 hours. The rated voltage is 100V – 240V. The price for the Mi Air Purifier 3 is INR 9,999 (~$) and it is already available for purchase on Mi.com.
In a surprise announcement, Huawei will help develop Hungary’s 5G mobile network, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban defied efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to quarantine the telecom giant. Speaking at China’s International Import Expo in Shanghai, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that Huawei will cooperate with Britain’s Vodafone and Germany’s Deutsche Telekom in the project.
Szijjarto emphasised that Hungary does not discriminate between companies on the basis of nationality, the only condition it imposes is to comply with the country’s laws and regulations. The United States has tried to persuade allies to shun the Chinese company, which it says can be forced to give the Chinese government backdoor access to data.
During a visit to Budapest in February, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cautioned allies against deploying equipment from the Chinese company, saying it would make it more difficult for Washington to “partner alongside them”.
In April, Szijjarto said that Hungary’s good cooperation with Huawei was in the country’s economic and strategic interests. He has called disapproval of Hungary’s openness toward China “hypocritical,” as countries and companies all over the world do business with the country. Not many other countries seem to share this view however.
The company has repeatedly denied criticism that it poses a security risk for countries where it operates. Last week, the head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service added his voice to the debate, saying that Huawei “can’t fully be trusted” because of its “high level of dependence” on the Chinese state.
Szijjarto didn’t specify the precise role Huawei would have in building Hungary’s 5G network, though if things proceed as is, we’ll probably find out soon enough.
This year, four big brand names associated with smartphones entered into the smart TV market. The brands are Motorola, OnePlus, Huawei, and Honor. Now they are about to be joined by a fifth company – Nokia.
It has been reported that India’s Flipkart has partnered with Nokia to launch smart TVs that will carry the Nokia brand name. Flipkart is one of India’s biggest online shopping platforms and they will handle manufacturing, distribution, as well as sales of these Nokia-branded TVs. The partnership is expected to create thousands of new jobs.
Flipkart and Nokia are not the only big names associated with the TVs. It has also been reported that the TVs will have JBL-developed audio technology. JBL is owned by Harman International Industries which itself is owned by Samsung Electronics. This partnership is also a first for the audio company in India’s TV market and it should translate into better audio for smart TVs; a feature a lot of consumers complain about according to Flipkart.
We are delighted that Flipkart, the leading e-commerce company in the country, will bring the first-ever Nokia branded Smart TVs to India. Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the Nokia brand in a new category. And where better to start than in India, where our brand has been trusted for quality, design and reliability.
There is no info on when we should expect the first Nokia-branded TV neither are there details about features such as screen size(s), screen type, and operating system.
Hi Abhishek. Nokia is working closely with Flipkart to ensure its products will meet the high expectations that consumers in India have for any product carrying the Nokia brand. We do the same with HMD for their phones.
It is important to state that this is a licensing agreement just as Nokia has one with HMD Global. The TVs are not affiliated to HMD Global. However, Nokia itself will be working closely with Flipkart to ensure that consumers get the high quality they associate with the brand.
Flipkart currently sells Xiaomi’s Mi TVs and Motorola-branded TVs on its platform. It probably won’t sell them anymore when it launches its Nokia-branded TVs.
Xiaomi yesterday unveiled the Mi Watch alongside the Mi CC9 Pro and Mi TV 5 in China. As usual, not all details would be disclosed during the event especially as three high-powered products were outed. So, there were many questions about the Mi Watch that was left off by fans. Xiaomi has now come out to answer some of the questions.
The response comes from Xiaoheng, the general manager of Xiaomi Ecological Chain via a Weibo post. One of the areas he talked on was the eSIM feature onboard the MI Watch. A number of fans were curious to know the cities in China where the eSIM feature could work. He disclosed that China Unicom users can use the e-SIM in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Wuhan. On the other hand, China Mobile users in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Chengdu can use the e-SIM. Finally, China Telecom users can assess e-SIM service in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan.
Next, he spoke on the Mi Watch battery life, revealing that the watch can be used for 36 hours under normal usage. Compared to other competing products that use the Wear OS operating system, the Mi Watch battery life is significantly improved.
How about the waterproof level? Xiaoheng disclosed that the Mi Watch can be used in the swimming pool and other shallow waters.
In addition, the smartwatch can be used to control other smart home products as well as order a taxi, set reminders, read the live encyclopedia, listen to songs and listen to more than 100 kinds of smart voice scenes.
He also reiterated that the watch comes with support for several sports modes like outdoor running, outdoor walking, cross-country, mountaineering, indoor running, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, swimming pool, open water swimming, free sports.
The Xiaomi exec clarified that the Mi Watch strap can be replaced but it has to be with a matching strap of the same size. He advised against using unofficial metal straps or other types of straps, as other features of the watch (communication, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) may malfunction due to mismatch.
Finally, on support for iOS, he disclosed that iOS users can temporarily download the WearOS app binding device through the App Store. However, functions such as NFC, which is dependent on Xiaomi’s app, and management of sports health data won’t be available for now. Apparently, they are still working on making all the features work.
You can read our launch article to know more about the Mi Watch.
Ulefone Armor 7 is the latest rugged flagship from the Chinese manufacturer and it hit the market recently, becoming the world’s 1st 48MP triple camera with Helio P90 flagship rugged phone. Since it’s too soon for anyone to have received it, Ulefone gives its fans a first glance at the new device as many are curious about its performance.
Design-wise, the device adopts a composition of matte and luster texture materials and as always, it comes with IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G certifications. In the video, you can see only a fraction of its durability.
On the inside lies the flagship MediaTek Helio P90 8-core AI SoC and as seen in the video, watching YouTube, checking posts on Facebook, playing online games, and chatting with friends on Messenger was smooth and fast. Also, it features a heart rate detection feature embedded in the rear camera and it’s practical for sports enthusiasts. Speaking about the rear camera, it consists of 3 sensors: a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP telephoto one, and a 16MP night photography one. Combined with the AI capabilities of the Helio P90, it helps to effortlessly shoot photos that tell great stories. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie shooter for selfies and face unlock.
The rest of the specs include 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, a 6.3″ FHD+ waterdrop display, 5500mAh battery with Qi 10W wireless charging, face and fingerprint unlock, heart rate sensor, global network bands, NFC with Google Pay, Android 9.0 Pie, etc. You can find it on Banggood for just $369.99 while during the 11.11 shopping festival on Aliexpress, you will have the chance to buy Ulefone phones at super-low prices and participate in the giveaway. You can find all the details here.
The JOY TAB KIDS has a teal-colored body. It wraps around the screen quite well and should be able to withstand the not-so-gentle handling by kids judging from its thickness. It also has a neon green handle that doubles as a kickstand and that folds neatly on the back.
The tablet has an 8-inch 1280 x 800 screen with thick bezels at the top and bottom. It is powered by MediaTek’s MT8765A 1.5GHz quad-core processor along with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The JOY TAB KIDS also has a 5MP camera on each side and packs a 4080mAh battery.
TCL ships it with Android 9 Pie out of the box with kids content such as books, videos, and games from Kidomi. There is also a parental control so you can set usage time and customize features.
The Alcatel JOY TAB KIDS will be available on T-Mobile starting Friday, November 15. The price has not yet been revealed but T-Mobile has a tablet with identical specs called the JOY TAB (with LTE) but without the bumper case priced at $168. This should give you an idea of how much the JOY TAB KIDS will cost.
GeekBuying has launched the BMAX Windows 10 N3060 4GB/64GB MINI PC Sale! As part of this recently kicked off sale, the Chinese online retailer is giving its loyal users a chance to save a considerable amount of money on laptops and Mini PCs from BMAX.
BMAX Y11 Convertible Laptop
Let’s talk about the great discount GeekBuying is offering on the BMAX Y11 laptop, and see how you can save more money at the time of checking out. The 8GB RAM+256GB ROM BMAX Y11 variant would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for just $ 328.99 from GeekBuying.
This is a noteworthy 27 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $447.99, but that’s not all. If you are a new GeekBuying user, you can take advantage of the 2% OFF New User Coupon for extra discount.
The BMAX Y11 360-degree laptop is an absolute steal at this price. It packs a powerful Intel Gemini Lake N4100, Quad-Core processor, along with the highly competent Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU under the hood for uninterrupted gaming experience and multitasking. The laptop sports an 11.6-inches display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution.
Furthermore, the Y11 draws its juices from a 7.6V/3500mAh Li-ion polymer battery that lasts an entire day on a single charge. It runs the latest genuine Windows 10 Pro operating system with the latest software updates.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the feature-laden BMAX Y11 laptop and place your order. Note that the promo is slated to end in just four days.
Looking for an inexpensive mini PC that offers exciting features? You might want to check out the BMAX B1, which has gone up for bearing a reduced price tag on GeekBuying. You’d normally end up shelling out $184.99 on the B1 mini PC, but GeekBuying is giving you a chance to buy it for only $99.99.
In addition to getting this 46 percent discount, there are numerous reasons why you might want to get your hands on the BMAX B1 mini PC. Here are some of them.
The B1 is powered by Intel Celeron N3060, which is a 64-but dual-core system on a chip made by Intel. Furthermore, it features Intel’s 8th Gen LP HD Graphics 400 for smoother playback of 4K Ultra HD videos and enables you to connect two display devices simultaneously.
The mini PC comes pre-installed with Windows 10 Home OS, directly giving you access to a slew of advanced functions that come with the Windows operating system. For instance, it has built-in Cortana that can turn the device into a full-fledged work station.
Other features include a smart cooling fan and the ability to connect with several devices such as projectors, televisions, monitors and even printers. In other words, the BMAX B1 can be touted as one gadget that meets all your needs.
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The highlight of Xiaomi’s Madrid event today was the unveiling of the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro. The phones are the world’s first 108MP penta-camera smartphones. The Mi Note 10 is actually a rebranded Mi CC9 Pro while the Mi Note 10 Pro is just a version with an 8P lens instead of the 7P lens on the standard version.
Design
The Mi Note 10 is covered in 3D glass on both sides, Gorilla Glass 5 to be precise. Xiaomi calls the display Arc AMOLED. There is a waterdrop notch and the bezels are actually quite thin. The phone has rounded corners and the edges are tapered, so it should be more comfortable in your hands.
The Mi Note 10 is available in three colors – Aurora Green, Glacier White and Midnight Black.
Specifications
The Mi Note 10’s Arc AMOLED display is 6.47-inches in size. Just like several of Xiaomi’s phones, the resolution is FHD+. The phone has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, has a TUV Rheinland low blue light certification, and a 400,000:1 aspect ratio. The phone features an all-new in-display fingerprint scanner that is 88% thinner than previous generations and has a larger scanning area.
There is a Snapdragon 730G processor inside the phone. The Mi Note 10 Pro has the same processor and not a Snapdragon 855/Snapdragon 855+ SoC as expected. The standard version has 6GB of RAM and 128GB os storage while the Mi Note 10 Pro has 8GB of RAM and 256GBof storage.
The highlight of the phone is its rear cameras which total five. Arranged vertically, the first camera is a 5MP f/2.0 telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and up to 50x digital zoom. This sensor also has optical image stabilization. It is followed by a 12MP f/2.0 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and Dual PD. The large 108MP f/1.69 sensor comes next with its 1.6um 4-in-1 Super Pixel and optical image stabilization. You also get a 20MP f/2.2 117° ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP 1.75um macro camera. The setup is completed with dual flash and dual soft flash.
Xiaomi hasn’t just loaded the phone with sensors. There are lots of interesting features too. For example, the phone comes with Night Mode 2.0 with RAW multi-frame noise reduction. The phone can shoot 27MP low-light photos, portrait photos with a focal length of 50mm, and also macro photos. There is a Vlog Mode with up to 7 different presets including stop motion, travel, and memories. It can also record slow-motion videos at 960fps and 4K ultrawide angle videos.
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The Mi Note 10 Pro has a 32MP selfie camera that has features such as panorama selfie, palm shutter, AI beauty, AI scene detection, and face unlock.
The Mi Note 10 has a large 5260mAh battery that offers more than 2 days of battery life. It has support for 30W fast charging (from empty to 100% in 65 minutes) and you get a 30W charger inside the box, so you don’t have to order one separately. There is also an IR blaster, an audio jack, and Hi-Res audio.
The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro runs MIUI 11 out of the box. MIUI 11 brings several useful features such as Dual Clock for frequent travelers, Dark Mode, dynamic clock, an improved notes app to manage your to-do lists, wireless printing, and Mi Share
Price and Availability
The Mi Note 10 is priced at €549 while the Mi Note 10 Pro will sell for €649. That sure is quite expensive and it remains to be seen if the Mi Note 10’s camera features will be able to convince buyers.
The phone will be available in Spain and Italy starting on November 15 and in France on November 18. Pre-order begins in Germany on November 11. It will be available in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg soon.
Japan Softbank Group has announced that it will launch a smart robot vacuum developed by China’s Xiaomi ecological chain startup Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. The product will be the first batch of IoT products that would be launched by Softbank which also unveiled its partnership with two other Chinese startups – Yeelight and Smartmi for IoT products.
The vacuum cleaner that was launched is the latest Roborock S6 which made its first debut earlier this year. The smart robot vacuum cleaner is the successor of the Roborock S5 which was widely received when it was launched last year. The Roborock S6 is designed to keep the room spotlessly clean as it comes with several innovative and topnotch features. The vacuum cleaner comes with a radically overhauled Roborock AI mapping tech 1.0 which determines the best route in real-time, making it 20 percent more efficient than its predecessor, the Roborock S5. Its advanced mapping enables you to set a schedule for each room with just one click.
Further, the Roborock S6 performs a myriad of functions including mopping, sweeping, and does both simultaneously as well. It comes with a bionic 140ml tank that allows you to adjust the water volume and a powerful motor that delivers 2000pa strong suction for superior cleaning.
Speaking during the announcement of the partnership, SoftBank’s senior vice president of consumer business and new business said that the partnership aims to promote the development of the Japanese Internet of Things (IoT) sector. “Japan has performed poorly in the world of IoT products, and the Internet of Things business has lagged behind the United States for five years,” he said.
Xiaomi’s long-awaited Mi CC9 Pro went official earlier this month. One of the most talked-about features of the phone is its 108MP camera sensor. Aside from that, it is the only phone after the Nokia 9 PureView to house five cameras at the back.
Placed in the upper mid-range category, the Mi CC9 Pro boasts an impressive array of features that we will talk about in just a bit. It might interest Xiaomi fans to know that the recently announced smartphone has gone up for pre-order on Giztop, and you can choose from two storage and three exciting color options.
Featuring 6GB of RAM, along with 128GB of internal storage capacity, the first model comes in black, gree, and white color options. This variant will set you back $499 if you place your pre-order through Giztop.
Those who do not mind shelling out $50 more can go for the slightly larger model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage space for you to save your favorite multimedia content. To pre-order this model which comes in black, green and white color choices, you’d need to spend $549.
Is the new Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro worth your money? Well, checking out what the phone has to offer in terms of specifications and features will answer that question.
First off, the Mi CC9 Pro is crafted to turn heads with its 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED curved waterdrop notch display that offers a high screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. Furthermore, the phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Octa-core processor, along with Adreno 618 GPU.
It introduces the Game Turbo 2.0 for predicting gaming scenes and allocating resources for a lag-free gaming experience. Aside from that, you get access to an in-game game toolbox that shows the utilization of CPU and GPU, as well as the frames.
If you love mobile photography or shooting videos with your mobile phone, the Mi CC9 Pro will suit your fancy as it houses a triple camera setup comprising 12MP+108MP+20MP sensors at the back. Upfront, the phone has a 32MP AI camera for self-portraits and video calling.
A robust 5260mAh battery with 30W Mi Charge Turbo rapid charging technology powers up the Mi CC9 Pro, which runs MIUI 11 based on Android 10 OS. In addition to that, the phone features an ultra-thin optical in-display fingerprint sensor for added safety.
You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi CC9 Pro and place your pre-order from Giztop. Note that the estimated delivery of the phone is the middle of November.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Download and Install the Zone launcher apps from the Play Store.
Now, Open the App, and grant the following permission:
– Draw on Top Permission
– Accessibility
Now enable the app by toggling the switch.
Now, you can edit shortcuts by heading to the “Shortcuts Grid” >Select Apps, Actions, or Shortcuts.
Customize the UI by heading to the Appearance menu on the App’s home view.
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!
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.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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