India gears up to welcome the world’s largest facial recognition database

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Oct 23, 2019

Various smartphone manufacturers are gearing up to launch 5G-enabled phones. Sony too is expected to launch 5G phones in the coming year. A fresh report on Sumahoinfo reveals that the recently launched Sony Xperia 5 will be the last flagship smartphone from the Japanese electronics giant to use the 4G spectrum. All upcoming flagships will be 5G-compliant while budget and mid-range devices will continue to offer 4G.

Sony is rumored to launch a 5G-ready Xperia by spring 2020. The reason behind it is that Japanese carrier DoCoMo will begin its 5G services in Japan by spring. It is being said that the next flagship phone with be equipped with 5G connectivity. There is a possibility that the company may sell 5G-enable flagship phones in Japan and some select markets while other regions may receive its 4G variants.

The Xperia 5 was unveiled back in September during the IFA 2019 in Berlin. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale globally in November.

Editor’s Pick: Sony Xperia 8 launched with 21:9 display, SD630 and 12MP dual cameras in Japan

Sony Xperia 5 Specifications and Price

The Sony Xperia 5 flaunts a CinemaWide 6.1-inch OLED full-HD+ display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels. The smartphone features a screen-to-body ratio of 81.09% and an aspect ratio of 21:9. The display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 certification. The Xperia 5 is powered by a 2.84GHz octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC with 6GB of RAM. The device features up to 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.

The Xperia 5 features a triple-camera setup at the rear. The primary lens is a 12-megapixel sensor with an aperture rating of f/1.6with 5-axis OIS and dual pixel PDAF. It is paired with a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with an aperture rating of f/2.4 and PDAF support. The third lens in the vertical triple-camera alignment is a 12-megapixel ultra-wide unit with an aperture rating of f/2.4. The Xperia 5 is equipped with stereo speakers and a dynamic vibration system for an enhanced gaming experience.

The Sony Xperia 5 draws power from a 3,140 mAh battery equipped with 18W USB-PD fast charge. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie. It gets a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock for security. While the device is IP65/68 rated for dust and water resistance. Connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, GPS and NFC. The smartphone misses out on a 3.5mm headphone.

The Sony Xperia 5 had gone official in China with a starting price tag of CNY 5,399 (~$759). Global pricing is yet to be unveiled officially. The four color variants of the smartphone are Wine Red, Crystal Blue and Frosh Ash and Drill Black.

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Realme 5s coming soon? Gets spotted at NBTC and BIS

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Oct 23, 2019

Realme seems to be planning to expand its Realme 5 series as a new smartphone with model number RMX1925 has been spotted. The model number has been spotted at India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) agency of Thailand has approved it as the Realme 5s phone.

Now that the Realme 5s has been certified by aforementioned authorities, it is safe to assume that India and Thailand will be some of the countries that will be receiving. Unfortunately, none of these listings have revealed the specifications of the Realme 5s.

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Currently, the Realme 5 is available in India in models like 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage with respective price tags of Rs. 8,999 (~$127), Rs. 9,999 (~$141) and Rs. 10,999 (~$155). On the other side, the Realme 5 Pro variant such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$197), Rs. 14,999 (~$211) and Rs. 16,999 (~$240).

Probably, the Realme 5s could be slotted between Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro phones. It could be priced between Rs. 11,999 (~$169) and Rs. 13,999 (~$197) and may feature the more powerful Snapdragon 675 mobile platform. Belong to the Realme 5 family, the Realme 5 could be quad rear-mounted cameras. It is recommended to wait for further reports to spill more information on the Realme 5s smartphone.

Editor’s Pick: Realme X2 gets 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage model in China; costs 1,799 Yuan ($254)

Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro Specifications

The Realme 5 has a 6.5-inch HD+ display and it is powered by Snapdragon 665 whereas the Realme 5 Pro has a 6.3-inch full HD+ display and it is fueled by Snapdragon 712. The Realme 5 supports only 10W charging for its 5,000mAh battery. The Pro model has a smaller 4,035mAh battery that is equipped with support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology through USB-C.

The Realme 5 and 5 Pro phones are preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS that is flavored ColorOS 6. For capturing selfies, the Realme 5 has a 13-megapixel sensor whereas the Pro variant has a 16-megapixel lens. The Realme 5 has a 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system on its rear. The rear shell of the Realme 5 Pro features a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera unit. Both phones are equipped with rear-mounted fingerprint sensors.

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Here’s WHY Huawei had to delay the commercial availability of Mate X foldable phone

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Sahil

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Oct 23, 2019

At the MWC 2019, which was held in the month of February, Huawei launched its first foldable smartphone that is called the Mate X. The only considerable rival to this device is Samsung’s Galaxy Fold which likewise is the first foldable phone from the Korean electronics giant. Unfortunately, due to display issues and quality concerns, Samsung had to pushback the commercial availability of its offering.

Huawei MAte X 5g 02 — Source: Weibo (包纸玩机)

Following Samsung, Huawei also delayed the availability date of the Mate X without providing a satisfactory reason. While the reiterated Galaxy Fold went on sale previously, Huawei has today announced the commercial availability of its foldable smartphone. The Mate X with updated Kirin 980 SoC and 5G compatibility will go on sale starting 10:08 AM October 15 onwards.

The handset carries a steep price tag of Yuan 16,999 (~$2403) however, due to its unique form factor, its limited quantities are predicted to sell out quickly. At the previously mentioned launch event which took place earlier today, Huawei also shed light upon the two main reasons which delayed the Mate X’s commercial launch in the first place.

Firstly, Huawei wanted to ensure that the device matches the longevity and durability expectations that its potential customers would have. Having said that, it would also safeguard the company from any criticism that Samsung was subjected to after its CEO admitted that he rushed the Galaxy Fold before it was ready.

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The second reason was Huawei wanted to make sure its first foldable handset provides seamless user experience and the delay has allowed the company to further enhance it by refining the compatibility between the hardware and software. To note, the Mate X 5G comes with the older Kirin 980 processor, instead of the new Kirin 990. So, it probably took the company a while to perfect the hardware and software experience on this new form factor.

Huawei has also revealed that its foldable smartphone with Kirin 990 and 5G will launch in the month of March, next year and it will be dubbed the Mate XS.

Huawei Mate Xs: A Mate X powered by the Kirin 990 5G; arrives March 2020

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 23, 2019

Huawei did officially launch its foldable smartphone, the Mate X at an event today in Shenzhen. However, it did surprise us with the announcement.

It was previously reported that there will be two versions of the Mate X – a Kirin 980 version with a Balong 5000 modem and a second version with the Kirin 990 5G chipset which has an integrated 5G modem. Both versions were expected to launch today but only the former launched. According to Huawei, the Kirin 990 5G version will not arrive until March 2020 and when it does, it will be called the Mate Xs.

Sadly, Huawei didn’t specify the date and also didn’t reveal the price.

We are not too surprised seeing as when the device was first announced in February, it had a Kirin 980 chipset. If it didn’t postpone the launch, the Mate X would have gone on sale before the Kirin 990 5G chipset was announced.

We also think Huawei is playing it safe by pushing the release of the Mate Xs to March 2020. By releasing the Mate X first, reviews and feedback will allow it to know how many units of the Mate Xs will be made or if changes should be made before its release.

When the Mate Xs launches next year, it will still be a powerful device as the next Kirin flagship processor won’t arrive until months later.

Huawei Mate X 5G foldable officially released in China, Limited Sale starts from November 15

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Oct 23, 2019

After months of delays and speculations, Huawei has finally unveiled the Mate X 5G, the company’s first foldable smartphone in the market. The phone was first shown off at MWC 2019 but it took Huawei nearly 10 months to ready it for the commercial market. But now, the Mate X 5G is finally here and you can purchase it starting November 15 in China.

The Mate X 5G will come in a single variant of 8GB RAM and 512GB ROM for 16,999 yuan (~$2403). This makes it even more expensive than the Galaxy Fold, which is already available for purchase in multiple markets across the globe. However, Mate X’s outward folding design received quite a positive reception at MWC 2019 and if you are ready to spend nearly $2000 for a foldable smartphone, pricing isn’t really your primary concern.

The Mate X 5G will first go on sale at 10:08 on November 15 in limited quantities in China. The company is unsurprisingly offering an additional 50% discount on screen related repairs and replacement with the purchase.

The Huawei Mate X 5G comes with a 6.6-inch display on the front featuring 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 2480 x 1148 pixel resolution. In the folded position, there’s another display at the back featuring 6.38-inches with 2480 x 892 resolution and 25:9 aspect ratio. When you unfold the display, you get a large 8-inch tablet-like screen to play with featuring an 8:7.1 aspect ratio and 2480 x 2200 pixel resolution.

Huawei MAte X 5G 03 — Source: Weibo (包纸玩机)

Huawei is said to have used a double-layer polyimide material for the flexible screen that increases strength by up to 40 percent. Further, the innovative (falcon) hinge that supports the display reportedly has zero openings or grooves to improve its durability. At the back, the Mate X has four cameras, a 40MP primary sensor, an 8MP telephoto lens, a 16MP super wide-angle shooter, and a 3D depth sensor as well. The phone comes with up to 45X zoom (3X optical). The primary sensor features OIS and AIS for stabilization. The phone comes with 5G support with dual SIM dual standby.

Note that the Mate X 5G comes with last year’s Kirin 980. The development cycle was probably too long for the device to feature the new Kirin 990 5G chip. Underneath, the Mate X 5G has a 4500mAh battery with Huawei’s SuperCharge 55W charging technology. This should ensure at least a day’s usage despite its large screen. Also, you get around 85% charge in just 30 minutes, so recharging the phone is going to be an extremely quick process.

In terms of software, the Mate X comes with foldable-specific features that include split-screen multitasking, and text/ image drag and drop between screens.

The company has also confirmed that it will launch an upgraded version of the Mate X 5G, dubbed the Mate Xs, in March 2020 with the new Kirin 990 5G SoC.

Mate X’s release marks the availability of the second commercial foldable smartphone in the market right now. The phone has got a few upgrades since its first showcase back in February, but it’s exciting to see that the phone is finally available for the everyday consumers.

Will it feature Google Apps? That’s not the appropriate question right now. Google app support is secondary. First we’ll have to wait and see whether its truly ready for the consumer market.

So are you excited for the Mate X 5G?

Nokia Mobile India to host design meetup with fans on November 9

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 23, 2019

As a phone manufacturer, it is important to connect to your fans, and one of the ways to do that is to listen to their suggestions and feedback. Over the past couple of years, we have seen brands like OnePlus organize meetups (called Open Ears Forums) with its fans to talk about ideas for improving its current and future devices. Nokia Mobile India is borrowing a leaf from OnePlus with its design meetup.

The official Nokia Mobile India Twitter account has announced that it will be hosting a meetup on November 9 in New Delhi to talk about designing the future of Nokia smartphones. The tweet was retweeted by Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer of HMD Global.

Nokia Fans, our designers want to hear from you! Join us on November 9th in New Delhi and give us your take on designing the future of Nokia smartphones. Click here to register https://t.co/1g7P231RLz #NokiaMobilePresents #LetsTalkDesign pic.twitter.com/1UM8VFOeiD

— Nokia Mobile India (@NokiamobileIN) October 23, 2019

The meetup series is called “Let’s Talk” and from the official press statement, we deduce there will be more events in the future.

For this edition, Nokia wants to know what you think about the “design of its smartphones and what they can do better, your ideas about where smartphone design is heading and what you want to see in Nokia smartphones”.

If you are willing to attend, do visit this link to register. If you get the chance to attend, your idea may make it to the next Nokia phone.

Meizu Sonic electric toothbrush with anti-splash technology launched

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Sahil

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Oct 23, 2019

Yesterday, Meizu teased the world’s first sonic electric toothbrush with anti-splash technology that has now been launched. In simple words, the newly launched oral accessory from Meizu prevents toothpaste from slipping off its head which is usually observed most other offerings, including Philips 9 series that is one of the most selling electric toothbrushes in the country.

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In terms of build and design, the body of Meizu’s sonic electric toothbrush is made out of white plastic which is shaped like a cylinder. The front of the device features a power button and couple of LED indicator which can display mode and remaining battery. It features an inbuilt battery which can be replenished via the charging dock supplied within the retail box. The company claims a battery backup of 30 days which naturally will change with the number of times and duration it is used for.

Like most other electric toothbrushes, Meizu’s offering has replaceable heads which can be changed at periodic intervals. The bristles on these head are supplied by DuPont which is a well known American conglomerate. According to the Meizu, its sonic electric toothbrush features a new generation magnetic suspension motor that has an amplitude of 5.5mm. This motor is the core component the prevents the toothpaste from slipping off its head, which was previously mentioned.

Being a product, which will often come in contact with water, Meizu’s sonic electric toothbrush is IPX 7 rated. This rating ensures that the oral accessory continues to function properly even if submerged in 1 meter of water for upto 30 minutes which would rarely happen in real life scenarios.

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Talking about its price, Meizu’s sonic electric toothbrush is priced at Yuan 299 ($42) which is much more economical, in comparison to Philips most popular rating that retails for Yuan 999 ($141). Besides, a pair of replaceable heads can be purchased for Yuan 59 ($7) which can be delivered worldwide via FedEx. Surprisingly, Meizu wants consumers to pre-register for an electric toothbrush which will commence from 5 PM Chinese time, later today and its sale will start at 10 AM on the 28th of October.

Meizu 16T with 6.5-inch display, Snapdragon 855 and triple cameras launched for 1,999 Yuan (~$282)

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Oct 23, 2019

Meizu has unveiled the Meizu 16T as its third flagship phone of the year 2019. In April, the Chinese firm had launched the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powered Meizu 16s phone and in August came the Snapdragon 855+ driven Meizu 16s Pro phone. The Meizu 16T that has launched today is Snapdragon 855 SoC fueled gaming-centric phone. It comes with a bigger display and a larger battery than the Meizu 16s and 16s Pro phones. Also, it has arrived with an impeccable starting price of 1,999 Yuan (~$282).

Meizu 16T Specifications and Features

The Meizu 16T is a glass-bodied device with 159.63 x 78.2 x 8.3mm dimensions. The device weighs 183 grams and houses a big Super AMOLED display of 6.5 inches. Like the predecessor flagship phones from the company, this phone also sports slim-sized symmetrical bezels above and below the display. The AMOLED display produces a tall aspect ratio of 18.6:9, carries support for 1080 x 2232 pixels full HD+ resolution, 600nits brightness and DCI-P3 color gamut. The screen is integrated with Super mTouch in-display fingerprint reader that takes only 0.2 seconds to unlock the device.

The 2.84 GHz Snapdragon 855 powers the Meizu 16T with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Like the newer flagship phones, the Meizu 16T also comes with up to 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The handset comes with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

The Meizu 16T is a gaming-focused phone that comes with linear vibration motor and game mode 4.0 for immersive gaming experience. The handset also features dual stereos speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack. Meizu has teamed up with Tencent for enhancing the gaming experience on the Meizu 16T. The smartphone is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and Flyme 7 UI that takes along OneMind 3.5 AI engine.

The rear side of the Meizu 16T has a vertical triple camera system with Sony IMX362 12-megapixel with f/1.9 aperture and PDAF as main lens, an f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 118-degree field-of-view and an f/1.9 aperture 5-megapixel depth sensor. The LED enabled rear cameras is enabled with features like AI scene recognition, super night scene mode and portrait mode. The device can also shoot 2.5cm super macro shots. The thin bezel at the front is the home for the phone’s 16-megapixel selfie camera with HDR. It is also optimized to capture better selfie shots in dim light conditions. The face unlock feature can unlock the Meizu 16T in just 0.2 seconds.

Meizu 16T Price and Release Date

The different variants and pricing of the Meizu 16T are as follows:

6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,999 Yuan (~$282)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,299 Yuan (~$324)
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,499 Yuan (~$353)
Color variants: Whale Blue, Daylight Orange and Lake Green

The pre-sales of the Meizu 16T begins today through online retailers in China. It will go on sale on 10:00 AM (local time) on Oct. 28. Owners of Meizu 16T can be early adopters of Flyme 8.

Meizu HD60 Bluetooth Headphones launched in China for 499 Yuan ($71)

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Oct 23, 2019

At its Meizu 16T launch event in China, the company also launched a new other products, including Meizu HD60 Bluetooth Headphones. As the name suggests, it’s the successor to the Meizu HD50 (Review) that were launched in 2015.

The company says that the new Meizu HD60 Bluetooth headphones has a stainless steel sliding structure which is durable, well-structured, rigid, and is comfortable to wear. The first layer has a cowhide leather that showcases the texture while the earmuffs are made of protein skin leather which the company says is comfortable even for pro-longed usage.

It comes with a 40mm bio-diaphragm super-sounding unit and has an independent back cavity which raises the output of the low-frequency sound. The company also said that the medium and high frequency are clear and not harsh.

It also comes with a Hi-Res certification for an immersive sound experience. The headphone also comes with touch-enable control mechanism and has voice assistant support to make the controlling easier. It has Bluetooth 5.0 support and comes with aptX codec. There’s a USB Type-C port and it also has support for wired audio connection.

The company is also offering cVc dual-mode noise reduction technology which ensure that you have a noise-free audio experience. As for the battery life, Meizu is claiming that the headphones can run for around 25 hours on a single charge, which is really impressive.

The Meizu HD60 Bluetooth Headphones come in two color options — Fog Silver and Tropical Orange. They are priced at 499 Yuan, which roughly converts to $71 and the company will start taking reservations for the same from 23rd October while the shipments will start from 28th October in China.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition at an Unbeatable Price from Giztop

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Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition

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Oct 23, 2019

The Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition was announced in September this year and was made available to the public immediately after the launch.

The Cool Black Mech-tinted Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition, which was wasn’t launched alongside the rest of the color options has finally been announced and has gone up for sale, along with the rest of the color and storage options through Giztop. So without wasting more time, let’s delve straight into the details.

The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition comes in multiple eye-catching color options including Carbon Fiber Black, Red, White, and Ice Blue. You can buy the aforesaid model for $429 from Giztop.

If you are willing to shell out a little extra, you can go for the slightly larger variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 512GB of internal storage capacity. The variant is available in Red, Ice Blue, White, and Carbon Fiber Black color options through Giztop. This model will set you back $489.

If you fancy having a more power-packed handset, you might want to check out the next variant of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition that features a larger 12GB of RAM, coupled with a hefty 512GB of UFS2.1 storage for you to save your favorite multimedia content. This model understandable carries a steep $529 price tag and can be ordered from Giztop.

This mammoth variant of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition comes in several appealing color options such as Carbon Fiber Black, Ice Blue, Red, White, and the above-mentioned Cool Black Mech. The irresistible Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition boasts an impressive array of features.

The device sports an extra-large 6.39-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels for a superior visual experience. it comes with the latest 7th generation in-display fingerprint scanner for added protection of your data saved on the phone.

The phone packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Octa-core processor, along with a highly competent Adreno 640 GPU under the hood. It houses a triple camera setup comprising 48MP+8MP+13MP at the back. Upfront, the phone houses a pop-up 20MP front camera.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition runs MIUI 11 base on Android 9 Pie OS and draws its juices from a 4000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. It also supports multi-function NFC.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition and place your order through Giztop.

[Confirmed] Flexible AMOLED Display on the Huawei Mate X is supplied by BOE

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Sahil

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Oct 23, 2019

Later today Huawei will hold a launch event in its home country, China where it is expected to announce 5G variants of the Mate 30 lineup and its first foldable smartphone, Mate X whose commercial availability has been long overdue. Hours before the event begins, the photos of the venue have been posted on Twitter which reaffirm the previous statement.

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— Huawei Club (@ClubHuawei) October 23, 2019

Moreover, ahead of Huawei’s press conference, BOE officials at an investor interaction meet have confirmed that the flexible AMOLED display found on the Mate X is manufactured by them. BOE which is based out of China is currently the largest display supplier in the country. It was also revealed that the company has shipped 10 million flexible OLED panels in the first half of 2019 , with a market share of 18% , ranking second in the world.

Talking more about the foldable Mate X, it first debuted in the month of February at MWC 2019. At that time, the device was equipped with the Kirin 980 SoC, however, the company has since lifted covers from a superior chipset, the Kirin 990. Correspondingly, Huawei has already confirmed that the Mate X will be upgraded to this chipset, ahead of its commercial launch, which is an appreciable move.

To recall, the Huawei Mate X has a futuristic design with front glass and rear metal construction. The handset when in its folded state is 11 mm thick and only 5 mm thick when in the unfolded state. It sports an 8-inch flexible display that has a resolution of 2480 x 2200 px and 8:7.1 aspect ratio. However, when in folded state the large display act as two separate front and rear displays. The front display measures 6.6 inch while the rear display measures 6.38 inch.

The Mate X has a Leica optics equipped triple camera setup which is vertically placed on the right edge of the rear of the smartphone. As the device lacks any front camera, the triple rear camera also doubles as the selfie camera. It is powered by two batteries which have a combined capacity of 4500 mAh that present in either half of the handset. It also supports 55 W fast charging.

Realme X2 gets 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage model in China; costs 1,799 Yuan ($254)

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Oct 23, 2019

A few days ago, OPPO-backed Realme launched its premium flagship smartphone — Realme X2 Pro. As the name indicates, the phone is an upgraded variant of the Realme X2 launched last month.

When launched, the Realme X2 was offered in two memory variants — 6GB + 64GB and 8GB + 128GB, costing 1,599 Yuan and 1,899 Yuan respectively. Now, the company has launched a third variant that packs 6GB RAM and 128GB storage for 1,799 Yuan (~$254).

Just like the sales price of the other two variants, the company is offering a limited time discount of 100 Yuan. This means that the new Realme X2 6GB + 128GB model can be purchased for 1,699 Yuan (~$240). The smartphone will be available for purchase in China from 11th November.

The Realme X2 smartphone flaunts a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with dewdrop notch which offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The handset delivers a screen-to-body ratio of 91.9 percent.

It is the first smartphone from the company to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor. It packs up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot which allows users to further expand the smartphone’s storage capacity.

The highlight of the device is the camera department. It has a quad-camera system placed at the top-left corner that consists of a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 sensor with f/1.8 aperture that can shoot ultra-high resolution photos of 9280 x 6944 pixels.

The main lens is assisted by 8-megapixel super-wide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 4cm focal length and a 2-megapixel portrait lens for adding depth effects to images. On the front side, it comes with a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The smartphone runs on the custom-made ColorOS 6.1 for Realme that is overlaid on Android 9 Pie operating system. For smoother performance, the Realme X2 comes with Frame Boost 2.0 and Touch Boost 2.0. For gamers, it comes with Game Space which serves as one application package for managing all the games on the device.

The handset also features Game Assistant that offers handy features like screen recording and do not disturb mode for enhancing the gaming experience. For audiophiles, the Realme X2 comes with Dolby Atmos support for panoramic sound effects and Hi-Res audio support.

Connectivity options on the device include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The Realme X2 is backed by a 4,000mAh battery and supports for OPPO’s 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.

Check out Xiaomi Brand Sale on Banggood and Grab Up to 50% OFF on Amazing Products

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Oct 23, 2019

It looks like Xiaomi fans are in for a treat! In collaboration with Banggood, the Chinese electronics giant has launched the Xiaomi Brand Sale, offering up to a whopping 50 percent off on products across various categories.

To ensure you do not waste a lot of time searching for your favorite Xiaomi-branded item, the products available on the promotion page have been split numerous categories starting with Hot Picks. All devices placed under the first section have been assigned a specific coupon code that can be used to save money at checkout.

For instance, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity usually retails for $345.59, but you can bring its original asking price down to just $263.69 by applying coupon code BGmipadb during the checkout process.

The next category is specifically dedicated to coupon codes that you can use for great discounts. Dubbed as Cool Coupon, this category features a wide range of Xiaomi-branded products including the RedmiBook laptop, Mi Pad 4 Plus, 2019 Xiaomi Electric Scooter Pro, the Mi Band 3 and more.

Mobile phones and laptops are two of the most popular and widely-used electronic devices, and that explains why they don’t come cheap. To make high-end smartphones, as well as laptops available to those on a tight budget, Gearbest has included a Cellphone & Laptops category on the promotion page.

The section is brimming with amazing handsets that would usually set you back a pretty penny but have now gone up for sale bearing heavily discounted prices. For instance, the Xiaomi Mi9 smartphone with 4GB RAM+128GB ROM usually retails for $459.99, but you can get it for just $412.35.

You can even extend this 10 percent coupon by applying coupon code BG109SE2. The original asking price of the smartphone reduces to just $338.13 after applying the aforesaid coupon.

Music lovers can head straight to the following category dubbed Headphones. Those who fancy listening to their favorite music on the go usually end up spending a lot of money on headphones and other music accessories. Under this section, you can buy top-end earphones, Bluetooth speakers, etc at lowered prices.

Likewise, consumer electronics aren’t easy on the pocketbook either. But much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, Banggood is offering great discounts on products that come in handy in day to day life. Placed under the Consumer Electronics category, some of these products have also been assigned coupon codes for discounts.

Keeping your home clean and tidy all the time can prove to be a backbreaking task. There are several home appliances that you can use to keep your home clean, but these devices don’t come cheap.

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on one of Xiaomi’s high-end vacuum cleaners without emptying your pocket, you might want to check out the Home Appliances category on the activity page. The following section called Computer & Office offers great discounts on office supplies, as well as laptops, and other computer accessories.

The Xiaomi MIJIA Laser Projector usually carries a steep $2,200 price tag, but you can get it for a lowered price of $1,662.71 under the Computer & Office section. Moreover, you can use coupon code BG45TG to reduce its original selling price to only $1,576.95.

A wide selection of smart devices such as the XIAOMI XXB01LF Leisure Backpack, XIAOMI Mijia C90655 1080P PT 360° IP Camera, etc is available for reduced prices under the Smart Life section. The concluding category on the promotion page features miscellaneous Xiaomi products that you can buy without emptying your pocket.

You can grab these discounts and take advantage of the big coupons before the promotion sale wraps up. Follow this link to visit the activity page.

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Purported Vivo S5 with diamond-shaped quad rear cameras spotted

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Oct 23, 2019

In May, Vivo had launched the Vivo S1 and Vivo S1 Pro smartphones in China. A new Vivo S-series phone seems to have been spotted with its brand ambassador in a promotional video for Esquire magazine. It is being speculated that the mysterious smartphone with diamond-shaped quad camera unit could be debuting in the Chinese market as Vivo S5.

In the screenshots shown below, a mysterious Vivo phone with gradient color rear can be seen. Chinese rap singer and dancer, Cai Xukun who can be seen in the video can be seen holding the device is the brand ambassador of Vivo’s S-series of smartphones. This indicates that he is holding an upcoming S-series phone.

Coming to the rear design of the phone, it is equipped with a diamond-shaped quad camera unit with LED flash below it. Phones with vertical and square shaped quad camera system have arrived in the market, but this Vivo phone sports a distinctive camera design. This unique design indicates that it could be an upper mid-range.

The upper edge of the phone seems to be housing a 3.5mm audio jack. It does not seem to feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Hence, it could be sporting an under-display fingerprint reader. The appearance of the phone suggests that it could be a youth-centric phone like the Vivo S1 and Vivo S1 Pro. The front design of the phone remains a mystery.

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The Chinese media is speculating that it could be called Vivo S5. By the naming pattern of Vivo, the device should be debuting as Vivo S3, but it is being referred to as Vivo S5. The moniker suggests that it could be arriving with specs that are more powerful than the Vivo S1 Pro.

It is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about the rumored Vivo S5 smartphone. As far as its launch is concerned, its arrival could be close at hand as it has been already revealed to the audience through a promo video.

What’s your thoughts on the unique design of the phone’s quad camera unit? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi to boost its business in Africa in partnership with Jumia

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Oct 23, 2019

Xiaomi, the China-based smartphone maker is among the leading companies in its home market. In India, the company is dominating the market, dethroning South Korea-based Samsung. Now, the company is keeping its eyes on Africa.

In a new corporate restructuring, Xiaomi has decided to set up a business headquarters in Africa as the company is looking to boost its smartphone sales in the region. To boost up sales of its products in Africa, the company will partner with Jumia Technologies, which is a leading pan-African e-commerce operator.

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As per the report, initially, a limited number of products will be made available on Jumia’s e-commerce platform, which will include Xiaomi Mi A3, Mi 9, Redmi 7 as well as the Mi Band fitness tracker.

Further, to strengthen its position in the market, the company is also expected to deploy an offline sales strategy and will be granting distribution rights of its handsets in Africa to China-based integrated platform service provider Shenzhen Keting Digital Technology.

During the Global Sources Mobile Electronics 2019, to solicit potential buyers and particularly those from Africa, Shenzhen Keting Digital Technology was showcasing a range of products from Xiaomi as well as its sub-brand Redmi.

The company has been helping Xiaomi as well as other Chinese brand Gionee to distribute their handsets in a number of markets in Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ghana and Rwanda.

As for the African market, it is being estimated that the smartphone shipments in the region are expected to top 100 million units by the end of this year. China-based Transsion Holdings is expected to take the largest market share of around 35 percent. Samsung Electronics will rank second with a 23 percent market share and Huawei will get third place with 10 percent market share.

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Gearbest Launches Teclast Brand Sale, Offering Top Deals and Free Gifts with Your Purchase

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Teclast T30 $189.99 Flash Sale

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Oct 23, 2019

Gearbest has launched the Teclast Brand Sale, doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide range of tablets, notebooks, and other accessories from the Chinese brand that’s known for making high-quality digital products.

Aside from offering top deals, the recently kicked-off promotion gives you a chance to get free gifts with your purchase as well. To expedite and simplify the search process, all products included on the promotion page have been added to specific categories.

The first section called Buy Together And Get Free Gift features the Teclast T30 tablet, as well as the Teclast F15 notebook. Not only are both devices available for lowered prices, but they come with free gifts.

The Teclast T30 tablet would normally set you back $305.40, but you can buy it for just $189.99 under the aforesaid category. Moreover, with your purchase, you get Tablet Holster Protective Cover Case for Teclast T30 10.1 inch worth $9.99 absolutely free.

Likewise, the Teclast F15 notebook that usually retails for $580.80 has now gone up for sale bearing a reduced price of just $399.99. On top of that, you get a Teclast Office Wireless Mouse worth $7.99 as a free gift with your order.

Those looking for high-end laptops that don’t cost a bomb might want to check out the next category called Laptops. The section features the Chinese manufacturer’s three well-received laptops including the Teclast F7 Plus, Teclast F5R, and the Teclast X4, all carrying lowered prices.

As part of the promotion, Teclast is offering the aforesaid laptops for reduced prices for a specific period. For instance, the Teclast F7 Plus has gone up for sale for just $365.99, while it normally sells for $503.59. This 27 percent discount will be valid for a limited number of pieces for five days.

The Tablet PCs section offers a fairly wide range to choose from. You can find a tablet PC that suits your fancy and purchase it without emptying your pocket as all devices available under this category carry great discounts.

The concluding section called Tablet PCs Accessories gives you a chance to get your hands on useful accessories for your tablet PC for considerably reduced prices. For example, the Original Teclast 98 Octa Core / P10 4G Phablet Full Body PU Protective Case that usually sells for $8.99 can be yours for just $4.05.

To take full advantage of these discounts, all you need to do is to follow this link before the promotion comes to an end.

Oppomart is Offering $100 OFF on OnePlus 7T Smartphone

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Oct 23, 2019

OnePlus announced the long-awaited OnePlus 7T series of smartphones comprising the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro in China during a recently-concluded launch event. The phones were launched on October 22nd at 10:00 AM (local time) through OnePlus’ official online and JD.com.

The OnePlus 7T has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price on Oppomart. The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM OnePlus 7T variant would normally set you back $599, but you can now buy it for just $499 and save $100 on your purchase. This model comes in a blue color option.

Those willing to shell out a little extra can go for the slightly larger OnePlus 7T variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage space. While the aforesaid model retails for $649, but you can buy it for only $549 from Oppomart and get $100 off. This slightly larger variant is available in two appealing color options including Frosted Silver, and Blue.

Crafted to offer the best value for money, the OnePlus 7T features a 6.55-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display with HDR10+ and is equipped with the world’s fastest screen unlock. The device features OnePlus’ largest display to date, coupled with a resilient glass back.

Under the hood, it packs a powerful 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Octa-core AI Soc, along with the highly competent Adreno 640 GPU. On the photography front, the OnePlus 7T features 48MP+12MP+16MP triple Circular cameras at the back.

Upfront, there’s a 16MP camera with EIS for selfies and video calling. Moreover, it runs an Oxygen OS base on Android 10 OS and is backed by a 3800mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging support.

You can follow this link to grab the discount and place your order before the promotion comes to an end.

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Xiaomi’s Yeelight Smart LED Bulb launched in China for 129 Yuan ($18)

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Oct 23, 2019

Yeelight, a company which is a part of Xiaomi eco-chain, has today launched a new product in China — Yeelight Smart LED Bulb. Although it is a smart LED bulb, the design of the product resembles the tradition bulb and is priced at 129 Yuan, which roughly is $18.

As mentioned, the smart bulb comes with a design that resembles to the traditional filament bulb. The company mentions that it is offering a fusion of traditional glass bulb design and the modern technology of LED light.

The Yeelight Smart LED Bulb comes with features like adjustable brightness and smart controls and has technology for offering high efficiency and saving energy. Thanks to the high-efficiency filament chip, the luminous efficiency can reach 1171m/w, claims the company.

It is said to be higher in brightness and saves more energy compared to other LED bulbs. Further, Xiaomi says that the bulb has a color temperature of 2700K and offers brightness of up to 700lm at 6W, which can be easily adjusted depending on the users’ need.

It also comes with several options for controlling as the Yeelight Smart Bulb supports Apple Homekit and Xiaomi’s Voice Remote Control. It also has support for Xiaomi AI Speaker, Yeelight Voice Assistant, as well as voice control through Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. So, the company is offering every possible way to control it remotely.

The product has built-in Xiaomi Smart Home Wi-Fi module which can be directly connected to the home wi-fi network so that it can be easily controlled using a smartphone. As it can be remotely controlled, you don’t have to be in wi-fi range all the time to see if its switched off or to control it.

Mysterious M1910F4E 3C certified; Could it be Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro?

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