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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent reports have revealed that Xiaomi may soon launch the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro smartphone. In fact, rumors have claimed that it may go official as early as tomorrow, but it appears unlikely as Xiaomi hasn’t released any official information on it. A new Xiaomi phone that has a model number M1910F4E has received certification from China’s Compulsory Certificate (CCC) body. It reveals that the smartphone may come equipped with a 30W fast charger. While there is no way to confirm it, it is being speculated that the M19104FE could be the next Mi CC9 phone.
The 3C listing of the Xiaomi M19104FE smartphone reveals that it could be shipped with a charger that will offer maximum charging speeds of 30W. This indicates that the M19104FE could be a flagship device or a upper mid-range phone from the company.
A variant of the above mentioned phone was spotted at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) earlier this month. While the EEC appearance revealed M1910F4G model number, it did not confirm the name of the device. So, whether the M1910F4E/G phone is the upcoming Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro or another device is a mystery. Hence, it is advisable to wait for the rumor mill to leak more information on it to confirm its identity. Hopefully, the smartphone will soon surface on TENAA with its entire specs in the coming days.
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Specifications and Price (Rumored)
The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is speculated to come with a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED full HD+ display with waterdrop notch and in-screen fingerprint sensor. The 8nm Snapdragon 730G and 8 GB of RAM could be present under the hood of the device. The highest version of the phone may have 256 GB of native storage.
The rear panel of the phone is expected to feature a triple camera system. It may a primary lens of 108-megapixel that could be coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom. For shooting selfies, the phone could be equipped with a 32-megapixel camera.
Xiaomi Mi CC9
The Mi CC9 Pro is expected to come preloaded with Android 10 and MIUI 11. The smartphone could be backed by a 4,000mAh battery that may come with support for 20W fast wireless charging. The other rumored features of the Mi CC9 Pro are IR blaster and NFC. The handset may have a 9mm thick chassis with its display protected by Gorilla Glass 6 and its back panel shielded by Gorilla Glass 5.
The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is rumored to come in models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models could be respectively priced at 2,199 Yuan (~$311), 2,399 Yuan (~$339) and 2,699 Yuan (~$382).
Huawei has already started selling its latest flagship smartphones — Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro in its home market China. Now, the company has started taking reservations of the 5G variants of the same.
While the Huawei Mate 30 5G and Mate 30 Pro 5G are up for reservation in China, the company will start selling the smartphones from 1st November. The phone will carry a starting price of 4,999 Yuan which roughly converts to $706.
The Mate 30 5G comes in two variants based on memory configuration – 8GB + 125GB version with a ¥4999 (~$706) price and the 8GB + 256GB version priced at ¥5499 (~$777). On the other hand, the Mate 30 Pro 5G 8GB + 256GB version is priced at ¥6899 (~$975) while the 8GB RAM + 512GB version is priced at ¥7899 (~$1116).
Both the smartphones are powered by the company’s own Kirin 990 5G 7nm + EUV processor. It not only has a built-in 5G modem but its NPU chip also has two big cores and one small core while the regular Kirin 990 has one big core and one small core. Its cores are also clocked higher than the standard variant.
Further, both the devices have a total of 21 antennas each where 14 are for 5G, more than double the 6-antenna design of other 5G phones. Both 5G phones come in Vegan Leather Orange and Vegan Leather Forest Green color options.
The Huawei Mate 30 series is apparently doing extremely well in its home country. At the start of this month, it was reported that the company has already sold over a million units of the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro since the phones went on sale in China on September 26. This is pretty impressive considering they achieved it in less than a week, and that’s not even the end of it.
Apparently, Huawei managed to reach this goal in the span of a three hours, as Richard Yu made the announcement during the opening of a Huawei flagship store in Shenzhen. Including the online orders, Huawei was bringing in CNY 500 million a minute, implying a rate of 100,000 sales per minute. Now those are some pretty big numbers.
It’s noteworthy that the Mate 30 series comes without support for Google apps and services. While it may be a big deal in other markets, it isn’t so in China where most Android phones don’t come pre-installed with Google Play Services.
Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Mijia LCD Writing Tablet with Pen as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.
Xiaomi Mijia LCD Small Blackboard adopts customized liquid crystal film formula, blue-green handwriting, clear and eye-catching display, both the real writing experience of traditional paper and the smooth experience of LCD screen. The Xiaomi Mijia LCD Blackboard ships with a pen, and you can paint whenever you want and record the moment of inspiration. The weight of the pen is only 7g, and the whole machine adopts four neodymium iron boron magnets, which have strong adsorption capacity and long-lasting magnetic force. Also, the machine has slim body, which is light and portable, reducing the burden of travel.
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It appears that the arrival of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T smartphone is drawing near. Yesterday, a tipster had shared the images of the rear panel of the smartphone. Now, the same leakster has shared leaked renders of the Redmi Note 8T that reveals it front and rear design. The Redmi Note 8T is identical with Redmi Note 8 phone.
In the below shown images, the Redmi Note 8T can be seen in Black and gradient colors of White and Blue. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a vertical quad camera system and a fingerprint scanner. The frontside of the phone is also similar to the Note 8 phone. It has a waterdrop notch on its display and the chin of the device is slightly thick compared to other bezels. The Redmi branding can be seen in the bottom bezel like the Note 8 smartphone.
The Redmi Note 8T was previously rumored to arrive with Snapdragon 730G processor. However, considering the fact that its no design is not different from the Redmi Note 8, it is unlikely that the Note 8T will come with a better processor. Moreover, the leakster has maintained that the Redmi Note 8T is same phone as Note 8 and the only major difference is that the ‘T’ variant comes with NFC connectivity. It is advisable to wait for further leaks to know more about the phone.
The Redmi Note 8 has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display that offers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 665 chipset is the driving force of the smartphone. It can be purchased in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions and storage options like 64 GB and 128 GB. There is a microSD card slot onboard for more storage.
The rear shell of the Redmi Note 8T has a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system. Placed on the frontside of the smartphone is a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The 4,000mAh battery of the Redmi Note 8T is backed by 18W fast charging technology. The phone comes in color editions like Neptune Blue, Morning White and Space Black.
Samsung had launched the Galaxy A80 smartphone in India in July this year for a price of ₹47,990 (~$676). Now, months after its launch, the company has announced a massive price cut of ₹8,000 (~$113), bringing the cost down to ₹39,990 (roughly $564).
The smartphone is now being sold at this new pricing through online stores such as Amazon and this new pricing is also applicable to the device being sold through offline channels in the country.
As for the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A80 flaunts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with New Infinity notch-less design. It offers a tall aspect ratio of 20:9 and carries support for 1080 x 2500 pixels Full HD+ resolution. The display of the smartphone is fitted with an in-screen fingerprint sensor for added security.
Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G 8nm octa-core processor which is clocked at 2.2GHz, coupled with Adreno 618 graphics. The phone comes packed with 8GB of RAM and has 128GB of internal storage.
It comes with a triple camera setup that includes an f/2.0 aperture 48-megapixel main lens, an f/2.2 aperture 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 3D ToF (Time of Flight) lens. There is no front-facing camera on the device. The rear positioned triple camera setup can move up at rotate to function as front-facing cameras for capturing selfies.
The phone is running Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own One UI on top. The South Korean company has included a 3,700mAh battery inside the Galaxy A80 along with support for 25W fast charging support.
The first thing that came to mind when referring to a thermal camera on a smartphone, was CAT S61/S60. That changed recently as Blackview announced the BV9800 Pro rugged outdoor smartphone that comes with a Thermal camera by FLIR® and boasts a Sony® 48MP camera. The feature went viral last month when the company started the “warm-up” marketing campaign. Almost 2 months later, someone would say that the Blackview BV9800 Pro is a late-comer but let’s see how both the smartphones stack up against each other.
Display & Design
The Blackview BV9800 Pro and the CAT S61 boast the most impressive design and build quality. Both phones boast excellent design and build quality and both have a super rugged body that is waterproof, drop-proof, and dustproof (IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G certified). But when it comes to the display, the BV9800 Pro is a clear winner since it comes with a 6.3″ IPS FHD+ display with 19.5:9. On the other hand, the CAT S61 sports a smallish 5.2″ FHD IPS display with the classic 16:9 aspect ratio. The BV9800 Pro looks more fresh and modern thanks to its thin bezels and waterdrop notch while the CAT S61 looks like it came from the past (and it did).
Hardware & Software
If the design and display aren’t your first priorities when buying a rugged phone, then hardware and software definitely are, especially if you consider the price tag. Blackview’s phone is powered by a MediaTek chipset while the CAT S61 is fueled by a Qualcomm chipset. MediaTek’s Helio P70 8-core SoC runs @2.0GHz coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and the S61 uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 8-core @2.2GHz backed by just 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The BV9800 Pro comes with Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box while S61 runs on Android Oreo, with an update to Pie. With these specs in mind, the BV9800 Pro is a clear winner both in hardware and software.
Camera
Moving on to the optics found in both phones, the brand-new Blackview phone comes with Sony’s popular 48MP sensor with night shot mode support as a part of a triple camera setup. The camera setup also includes a FLIR® Lepton® thermal imaging sensor and a 5MP sensor assisting with thermal imaging, with an extra flash. Also, there is a 16MP front shooter. The CAT S61 is apparently weaker in this part as it sports a 16MP single rear camera with dual LED flash and an 8MP front shooter.
Battery
Here things are even clearer, as BV9800 Pro houses an enormous 6580mAh battery with wireless charging support. That’s almost 47% bigger than the 4500mAh battery found in CAT S61. Both phones come with an 18W charger though.
Price
Blackview BV9800 Pro is a clear winner in all the factors that matter when it comes to a good user experience so the final factor is the price tag. Believe it or not, the Blackview BV9800 Pro boasts a price that is more than 50% less than that of the CAT S61. The price during the crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter is $429 while at the same time the S61 costs around $999! The Kickstarter campaign is in full swing and more than 700 backers have contributred over $290,000. Thanks to that support, the Super Early Bird and Early Bird offers have gone. The good news is Blackview has added a new perks scheme that is the following:
1. $699 for 1 x BV9800 Pro & 1 x BV9800, with a gift of 2*tempered screen protector & 2*Type-C adapter, limited to 100 2. $829 for 2 x BV9800 Pro, with a gift of 2*tempered screen protector & 2*Type-C adapter, limited to 100 3. Re-activate BV9800 Pro US$429 Early Bird offer, limited to 100 this time.
The electric blanket keeps up with the minimalist design for which Xiaomi’s products are known. It comes in two versions a graphene version and an electric heating wire version. It uses very low voltage power output of 24V, making it safe for use. The voltage rating is lower than 36V which the human body can still absolve.
Further, the smart electric blanket features a smart sleep mode which keeps the temperature at a dynamic level in sync with the body temperature. This ensures the user is kept warm all through the winter. It is available in two sizes; 80 x 150cm referred to as Single model and 150x170cm, referred to as Double model.
The electric blanket can be controlled via the XiaoAI voice assistant but also via the MIJIA app. Thus, you can remotely turn on the heated blanket while still on your way back home.
Pricing starts at 199 yuan ($28) for the electric wire pad with a single 80cm x 150cm size. The graphene pad version goes for 399 yuan ($56). The bigger pad gets a slightly higher price tag. The product is expected to start shipping in China on November 29. We doubt if it will be launched outside China.
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