Xiaomi plans to launch expensive models in India to shed budget brand image

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Oct 17, 2019

Xiaomi, the Chiese smartphone company, which started selling smartphones in the Indian market in 2014, is currently the leading company in the Indian market, surpassing the dominating South Korea-based Samsung.

The company managed to get the pole position in the Indian smartphone market because of the budget devices. However, the company now wants to shed its image of a “cheap” or budget brand in the Indian market.

Xiaomi Shop

In order to do so, the company is set to widen its India product portfolio to include pricier, high-spec smartphones and smart TVs, confirmed a senior company executive. Usually, the company’s smartphones are priced under $250 in India and are sold through e-commerce platforms in the country.

The expensive smartphones from the company face stiff competition from brands like Samsung, Oppo, and Vivo. With more and more cheaper smartphones in the market from Xiaomi, the brand is now perceived as a cheap brand by many in India.

But Xiaomi has now taken step to change that. It is now launching smartphones priced above ₹20,000 and ₹30,000 in an effort to increase the Average Selling Price (ASP) for the company. For instance, the company recently launched the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro devices in the Indian market.

Currently, the company is selling smart TVs under its Mi brand with price ranging from ₹11,999 to ₹54,999. Further, the company is also selling other IoT-based smart home products as well as lifestyle products.

Xiaomi is also putting in efforts to increase its presence in the offline market as well. The company has plan to open over 10,000 stores in the country by mid-2020 from over 6,000 stores currently.

Black Shark is allowing 20,000 beta testers to experience JOYUI 11 ahead of its public release

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Sahil

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Oct 17, 2019

Earlier this week, Xiaomi‘s sub-brand, Black Shark announced a new Android skin for its smartphones which is called “JOYUI 11”. While the new Android Skin provides a variety of distinctive visual and functional elements, its core features are derived from the latest MIUI 11. Recently, the company has shared a post on Weibo which exhibits that the company is allowing 20,000 beta testers to experience JOYUI ahead of its final roll-out which will take place in the month of December.

In order to register for the beta program of JOYUI, owners of Black Shark smartphones can either signup on Black Shark’s WeChat group or via the Black Shark community website. Once the registration is successful and 20,000 users have been randomly selected, the company will start rolling the pre-release preview in the month of November.

Talking about some of the features of JOYUI, it will include the Xiao Ai 3.0 assistant, MI work suite and a personalized theme based on top of MIUI 11. As observed with most other gaming-centric Android skins, the upcoming OS for Black Shark smartphones also comes with a dedicated game space which when toggled will minimise background processes in order to provide the best gaming experience possible and includes a DND (Do Not Disturb) mode to block or hide incoming notifications.

Besides, the game space also supports a floating game assistant which can be used to change settings like the placement of keys for a compatible gamepad, haptic feedback strength and touch sensitivity on compatible devices which include the Black Shark 2 and its “Pro” variant. It also incorporates a dedicated app which shows the parameters selected by thousands of other Black Shark owners based on each game.

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Xiaomi launches a massive 34-inch curved gaming monitor and a 23.8-inch monitor

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Jeet

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Oct 17, 2019

Xiaomi has today launched two gaming monitors in China — one with a massive 34-inch display and another with a 23.8-inch display. With this, the company has now officially entered a new product category of gaming monitors.

Mi Surface Display 34-Inch

As the name indicates, the Mi Surface Display 34-inch comes with a massive 34-inch large curved screen having 21:9 aspect ratio, 3440 x 1440 pixels screen resolution, and 144Hz refresh rate, 1500R curvature.

There’s also AMD Freesync and low Blu-ray mode and the color gamut is 121 percent sRGB. The curved display also comes with a bracket which allows users to make adjustments for lifting and rotating the screen.

The company has said that the display and the bracket and magnetically snapped together and Xiaomi is also providing a three-year warranty for the same. While Xiaomi has not revealed this, reports indicate that the display is provided by Samsung.

Xiaomi’s new Mi Surface Display 34-Inch is priced at 2,499 Yuan which roughly converts to $352. However, the pricing for those who pre-books the products is 1,999 Yuan (~$282) and will go on sale from 21st October.

Mi Display 23.8-Inch

Along with the massive 34-inch curved gaming monitor, the company has also launched a more traditional Mi Display 23.8-Inch, which as you expect, features a 23.8-inch screen. The Full HD screen supports wide-angle viewing of 178-degrees.

It has a regular design and the control buttons hidden at the right-side bottom panel bezel under the screen. It comes with a cylindrical bracket which can adjust the angle of the viewing but doesn’t seem to support the vertical adjustment.

Continuing with the Xiaomi’s minimalistic design, the back panel of the monitor is clean and simple with just the branding and a HDMI port along with a power supply port. The Mi Display 23.8-Inch is priced at 699 Yuan (~$98) and will go on sale from 21st October.

RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition features revealed and pricing teased ahead of launch on October 21

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Jeet

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Oct 17, 2019

Xiaomi-backed Redmi had launched its own laptop in the form of RedmiBook 14 and now the company is gearing up to launch a new variant of the same. The company has already announced that RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition will be launched in China on 21st October.

Ahead of its launch next week, the company has revealed support for a new feature of the device — support for the company’s new cross-brand file transfer feature. The feature was launched earlier this year in cooperation with Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo for transferring files between the devices from these brands.

The company claims that with this new feature on the upcoming RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition, it can transfer files between laptops and smartphones without any file size limit and can transfer over 1000 images and HD videos in a blink of an eye.

Along with revealing this new feature, the company has also teased the pricing of this upcoming device. It said that the upcoming RedmiBook will be priced at XX99 Yuan. While most of the devices powered by the AMD Ryzen 3500U are priced above 4,000 Yuan, the product from Redmi is expected to cost 3,499 Yuan, roughly $493.

Recently, the company had revealed that the RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition will come in two choices in terms of processor — AMD Ryzen 5 3500U and AMD Ryzen 7 3700U processor. Apart from this, the company has not revealed much about the upcoming laptop. However, we expect most of the device specifications to remain unchanged compared to the standard RedmiBook 14 laptop.

The Ryzen 5 3500U chipset comes with Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, making it a good low-cost budget solution for gaming. With its four cores and a maximal clock speed of 3.7GHz, it is a great processor for the home and office computing, with ability to easily run multiple apps simultaneously. It can also handle some more demanding stuff as well, such as video editing.

On the other hand, the Ryzen 7 3700U comes with a quad-core APU using AMD’s Zen+ cores, with simultaneous multi-threading enabled to bring the total thread count to eight. Although it uses a 3000-series model, it’s still built on the slightly older 12nm process. It has a maximum clock speed of 4GHz and Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics card with 10 CUs (640 Shaders) clocked at up to 1400MHz.

Xiaomi has claimed that with the launch of this RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition, the company will be declaring war on the unreasonably high-priced premium laptops and aims to balance the price to performance ratio.

iQOO Neo SD855 variant set to launch in China on October 24

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Jeet

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Oct 17, 2019

Last month, we reported that Vivo’s sub-brand for premium gaming smartphones could be launching a sequal to its iQOO Neo smartphone soon which will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor.

Today, the company has confirmed that the iQOO Neo 855 variant, which will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, will get launched in its home market China on 24th October. To know the pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch.

The smartphone was earlier spotted on the benchmarking platform Geekbench which reveals that the device scored 3,516 points in the single-core test and 11,262 points in the multi-core test. The upcoming smartphone is also said to pack 8GB of RAM and will be running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with a custom user interface.

It is also rumored to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor and thus could have an OLED display panel with a waterdrop notch. The phone is expected to be powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 33W rapid charging instead of 22.5W fast charging.

For those who are unaware, the iQOO Neo was launched in July this year powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC as a cheaper and affordable model of the Vivo iQOO flagship gaming smartphone. Now, the company is set to launch a new variant of the same which is powered by the more recent Snapdragon 855 processor. Although Qualcomm has also launched SD855+ SoC, which is the latest chipset from the company.

Currently, the top-end model of iQOO Neo with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage is priced at 2,298 Yuan (~$327). On the other side, the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage edition is the base model which is priced at 2,698 Yuan (~$375). Thus, the iQOO Neo SD855 model could be priced at 2,298 Yuan and 2,698 Yuan. However, this is just a speculation and to know for sure, we’ll have to wait for a few more days.

As for the specifications of the iQOO Neo, the smartphone comes with a waterdrop notch-enabled 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display that has a fingerprint embedded under the display. The Snapdragon 845 mobile platform is assisted by 6GB or 8GB of RAM and the phone comes in 64GB and 128GB storage editions.

The FunTouch OS 9-based Android 9 skin customized for the brand runs on the iQOO Neo. The rear side of the smartphone has a 12-megpaixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system and for shooting selfies, it has a front camera of 12-megapixel. The 4,500mAh battery powers the smartphone along with 22.5W fast charging technology.

Giveaway – Win a Blackview BV9800 Pro Smartphone (3 units)

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Cheky Zhu

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Oct 17, 2019

Gizmochina along with Blackview is conducting 3 units Blackview BV9800 Pro Smartphones as giveaway gift to three lucky readers. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win these amazing gift.

The winner will be post at the Facebook and twitter of Gizmochina, so follow the pages.

Blackview BV9800 Pro comes with a built-in FLIR Lepton thermal imaging camera that locates the heat source and translates it into a thermal image. That’s incredible. BV9800 Pro is an ultra-rugged smartphone that’s strong, tough and reliable. As the handset achieves IP69K rating, no matter when it’s caught by pouring rain, or falls on the rough concrete surface, it stays intact and unscathed. Powered by Helio P70 processor and 6GB of RAM, this Blackview smartphone runs smoothly. Amazingly, the BV9800 Pro ships with Sony 48MP rear camera, which can take colorful and beautiful images. With the 16MP front facing camera, you can take delicate selfies and vlogs. What surprised me is its long battery life, the BV9800 Pro is fueled by 6580mAh battery, which can give you 30 hours of music playtime.

You can click here to get more information about the Blackview BV9800 Pro.

Blackview BV9800 Pro

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AliExpress is Offering Great Discounts on New Arrivals from Huawei

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 16, 2019

Huawei’s revenue increased 24 percent in the first nine months this year, disregarding Trump administration sanctions to sustain growth in its important smartphone business, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Touted as the world’s leading provider of information and communications equipment, Huawei is one of the most coveted brands when it comes to smartphones. Continuing to offer amazing mobile devices at unbeatable prices, Huawei has launched a new promotion on AliExpress.

Dubbed as New Arrivals From Huawei, the recently kicked-off promo offers a wide selection of smartphones, mobile phone accessories and other recently arrived products at lowered prices. The activity page features the HUAWEI P SMART Z, MATE 20 LITE, and the P20 LITE smartphones.

More importantly, you can get your hands on the aforesaid mobile phones without burning a hole in your pocket. For instance, the Huawei P Smart Z smartphone with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage would normally set you back $249.99, but you can now buy it for just $199.99 from the promotion page.

On top of that, you a free Huawei pocket photo printer for just $20 with your order. New users can avail an extra $2 with the New User Coupon and there’s an instant $10 off per $195.

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is an irresistible smartphone that normally retails for $224.99. Much to the delight of Huawei fans, the Mate 20 Lite has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price of just $224.99 on the promotion page. The discount will be valid for the remaining 232 pieces.

If you have restlessly been waiting for the Huawei P20 Lite price to drop, we got good news for you. As part of the aforesaid promo, Huawei is offering the well-received P20 Lite smartphone for just $492.49. This is a noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price of $639.60. Regrettably, there were only 575 pieces remaining for the promo at the time of writing.

A myriad of equally popular handsets and feature-laden accessories have been placed under the More to Love category. This section features Huawei’s Pocket Photo Printer, Freebuds 3 Wireless Headsets, and Huawei Watch GT smartwatch along with other Huawei-branded smartphones.

These accessories will be available for lowered prices during the activity period. For example, the Huawei Watch GT Smart which would normally set you back $205.87 will be up for grabs bearing a reduced price of just $129.70. In addition to that, there’s a $2 Off New User Coupon, $3 Off Coupon that will be valid on orders worth $199, and other offers.

To grab these great discounts and take full advantage of the coupons before they expire, all you need to do is to visit the promotion page by clicking here.

New Arrivals from Huawei

Xiaomi launches the MIJIA Air mouse with dual-mode connectivity

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 16, 2019

Xiaomi first launched a Mi branded mouse in September 2016. That’s a long time away and the success of the product has spurred a couple of other improved models to get outed. The MIJIA Air mouse has been unveiled in China, clutching a price tag of 89 yuan ($12). The price is even cheaper than the first-gen model even with the improved features.

The MIJIA Air mouse comes with an ultra-thin, portable, stylish and lightweight design. Surprisingly, some find the design unappealing due to the absence of a prominent contour where the hand can rest. That isn’t supposed to be a big deal as the mouse makes up for any flaws with good build quality and powerful hardware. It comes with a thickness of just 2.9cm. That is one-third the size of other mouse models in the same category. It can easily fit into a jeans pocket which is usually tight.

The device comes with a metal roller which gives a better rolling feel. It brings support for dual-mode connectivity mode which can be achieved via Bluetooth and an adapter. With the two modes, a single mouse can be used to control more than one device at the same time. The dual-mode switch button is located under the fuselage. You also get the option of turning off the mouse sound via a button. Thus, it can be used in serene environments where noise isn’t needed like offices, conference centres, library, classroom, etc.

Further, the mouse features high-precision photoelectric sensors make it easy to use on jeans, wooden or plastic tables or on top a sheet of paper.

There are no words yet on the availability but we expect this product to be available via third-party retailers outside China soon.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi AirDots and Airdots Pro 2 Earphones at Lowered Prices from Gearbest [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 16, 2019

Lauded as one of China’s best online stores when it comes to buying top-end electronic items at unbeatable prices, Gearbest has a wide range of music accessories to offer.

Music lovers usually end up spending a lot of money on various music accessories such as Bluetooth speakers, wireless earphones, etc. Those who settle for inexpensive alternatives are more likely to get products that fail to meet their expectations in terms of performance.

While Xiaomi is primarily known for offering top-end smartphones, the Chinese electronics giant makes amazing music accessories including budget earphones. Xiaomi has now teamed up with Gearbest to offer its well-received earphones at lowered prices, much to the relief of those on a tight budget.

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots TWS Bluetooth Wireless Earphones

Touted as a new generation of headphones, the Redmi AirDots comes with a built-in Bluetooth 5.0 chip for up to 2 times faster data transfer than the previous generation. It offers a more stable connection, which enables you to listen to your favorite music without any sort of lag or interruption.

The Xiaomi Redmi AirDots understandably carries a steep $26.40 price tag. Gearbest users can now buy it for a lowered price of just $18, thanks to a 32 percent discount the Chinese online store is currently doling out on the headset.

Moreover, you can get an extra $1.20 off by applying coupon code H3961263DDE1D000 at the time of checking out. The aforesaid coupon reduces the retail price of the Xiaomi Redmi AirDots to just $16.80 before you place your order.

You can grab the discount and use the coupon by following this link. With more than 500 pieces sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in three days.

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots TWS Bluetooth Wireless Earphones

Xiaomi Airdots Pro 2 Earphone

Gearbest is offering its loyal users a chance to get their hands on the Xiaomi Airdots Pro 2 Earphone for a lowered price of just $65.50. This is a noteworthy 17 percent reduction in the headset’s original selling price of $78.99.

On top of that, you can grab an extra $0.51 off by applying coupon code D38FC185B2A1D000 during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Airdots Pro 2 earphone further down to just $64.99 at checkout.

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Airdots Pro 2 is a high-res audio headset that adopts a true wireless design to give you freedom from the hassle of wires. Moreover, it supports LHDC Bluetooth decoding, which offers over three times the data transmission, while providing a more realistic and high definition wireless audio.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Airdots Pro 2 Earphone and place your order. Twenty-seven pieces were sold out at the time of writing, and the promo will end in just four days.

Gearbest keeps coming up with amazing promotions, great discounts and unmissable deals from time to time, giving its loyal users a lot to cheer about.

Xiaomi Airdots Pro 2 Earphone

Buy VORKE Notebook 15 Laptop at Heavily-Discounted Price from GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 16, 2019

Crafted for those looking for an ultra-light notebook that offers superior performance, the VORKE Notebook 15 boasts an impressive array of features and is loaded with top-notch specifications to meet the varied needs of users.

While there’s no dearth of high-end notebooks offering comparable features in the market today, these feature-laden devices aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook. A top-branded notebook is highly likely to empty your pocket.

To make a top-end notebook available to those living on a tight budget, VORKE has launched the VORKE Notebook 15 Sale on GeekBuying. A notebook (or a laptop) is primarily a more portable personal computer that you can carry everywhere you go, unlike a desktop PC.

The easy-to-carry VORKE Notebook 15 comes in multiple variants that are currently available for unbeatable prices as part of GeekBuying recently kicked-off promotion sale. While the activity page features a slew of other unmissable deals as well, we will check out the noteworthy discounts you can avail on the VORKE Notebook 15.

VORKE Notebook 15 Laptop [Intel Core i5-8250U]

Outfitted with the newfangled Intel Core i5-8250U processor, this model usually costs a bomb, but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, it is currently available for a lowered price of $ 479.99. This is a 22 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $612.99.

Moreover, you can use coupon code 3SGX5JJH for an extra $14 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the VORKE Notebook 15 Laptop further down to just $465.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

To grab the discount and use the coupon before it expires, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the promo is slated to end in just two days.

VORKE Notebook 15 Laptop [Intel Core i5-8250U]

VORKE Notebook 15 Laptop [Intel Core i7-4500U]

Powered by the Intel Core i7-4500U this variant usually carries a $513.99 price tag, but the Chinese online is offering you a chance to get your tech greedy hands on it for just $ 399.99. Moreover, you can even extend this 22 percent discount by applying coupon code 3SGX9JZN during the checkout process.

The coupon helps you save $20 more by reducing the original asking price of the notebook to just $379.99 even before you click the ‘Place Your Order Button.’ You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that new users can get an extra 2% off by applying the New User Coupon at the time of checking out.

The irresistible VORKE Notebook 15 laptop offers the following features:

15.6-inches screen with 1920×1080 pixels resolution
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU
8GB DDR3 + 256GB SSD
Windows 10 OS
1.3MP front camera
Dual-band 2.4G/5G WiFi
19mm full metal body
1.78 kg weight
44Whr battery

VORKE Notebook 15 Laptop [Intel Core i7-4500U]

VORKE Notebook 15 Sale

Xiaomi Mi Note 10’s retail box leaks, confirms existence

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 16, 2019

The last Mi Note phone, the Mi Note 3 was announced in 2017. When it launched, we were surprised it was not a flagship device like its predecessor but an upper mid-range phone. Xiaomi didn’t release a successor last year, and a few months ago they said the series along with the Mi Max series won’t be getting new models this year, but that will change later this month, at least for the Mi Note series.

It has been reported that Xiaomi will actually announce a new Mi Note smartphone by the end of October. This new phone will launch as the Mi Note 10 (yes, that is a big jump from 3). Evidence of the phone’s existence has now surfaced online.

Today, Twitter user @TechytMr shared a photo of the Mi Note 10’s retail box lending further credence to the device’s existence. Unfortunately, the retail box doesn’t reveal any of the phone’s specs.

Other than the Mi Note 10, it has also been reported that Xiaomi will announce the Mi CC9 Pro by the end of the month. The Mi CC9 Pro is expected to pack some really interesting camera features such as a 108MP sensor.

Chinese blogger and leaker who goes by @Digital chat station posted on Weibo earlier today that Xiaomi’s upcoming smartphone will not be priced low and will not follow the company’s tradition of price-performance ratio. However, “users who like to take pictures can check it out,” he said. Although he doesn’t specifically mention the name of the device, he is most likely talking about the Mi CC9 Pro and not the Mi Note 10 since the Mi CC9 series is aimed at camera lovers.

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Where to Buy OnePlus 7T Without Emptying your Pocket

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Vinay Patel

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Oct 16, 2019

OnePlus announced the OnePlus 7T series of smartphones comprising the OnePlus 7T and the OnePlus 7T Pro during a recently concluded launch event in China. Slated to hit the store shelves on October 22nd, the phones will go up for sale at 10:00 AM (local time) through JD.com and the company’s official online store.

If you aren’t willing to wait until the OnePlus 7T is made available to the public later this, you can pre-order it for unbeatable price from Chinese online stores. Here’s where you can pre-order the imminent smartphone without emptying your pocket.

Giztop

The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM OnePlus 7T variant is available for pre-order in the Glacier Blue color option bearing a $529 price tag. Those who fancy having more power and storage space on their devices can go for the slightly larger model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity.

Available in Glacier Blue, as well as Frosted Silver color options, the aforesaid model would set you back $579. You can follow this link to place your pre-order through Giztop.

OnePlus 7T [Giztop]

Oppomart

Featuring 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage space, the blue-tinted OnePlus 7T is currently available for just $499 on Oppomart. If you are willing to shell out $50 extra, you can get your hands on the 8GB RAM+256GB ROM model, which comes in Blue and Frosted Silver color options.

You can head straight to this link to place your order through Oppomart.

OnePlus 7T [Oppomart]

AliExpress

The Alibaba-owned online retail service is offering the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model in Blue, as well as Silver color options for $485.99, while the larger model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage space will set you back $621.99. You can take advantage of the New User Coupon to save money at the time of checking out.

The OnePlus 7T is available in the Standard Package, with Glass Film, with 2T Earphone, an OTG cable, and a StandStoCase. You can check out more details about these bundles and place your order by following this link.

OnePlus 7T [AliExpress]

Amazon

The OnePlus 7T with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage space is currently up for grabs for 37,999 INR on Amazon. The 256GB ROM model, on the other hand, carries a 39,999 INR price tag.

Both variants are available in Frosted Silver, as well as Glacier Blue color options. Amazon is offering you a chance to save up to 11,900 INR with an exchange offer. To check out more details, all you need to do is to follow this link.

OnePlus [Amazon]

Flipkart

The Indian e-commerce giant is doling out a noteworthy discount on the OnePlus 7T smartphone. While the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variant usually retails for 37,999 INR, Flipkart is giving you a chance to buy it for a lowered price of 37,990 for a limited period.

You can visit this link to avail of the offer before the promotion wraps up.

OnePlus [Flipkart]

OnePlus

Alternatively, you can visit the Chinese smartphone manufacturer’s official online store to place your order. The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model that comes in Glacier Blue and Frosted Silver options is available for 37,999 INR. The 8GB RAM+256GB ROM variant will set you back 39,999 INR.

You can visit this link to check out other special offers.

The irresistible OnePlus 7T offers the following features:

6.55-inch 90Hz Fluid AMOLED Display
7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus AI Soc
Adreno 640 GPU
48MP+12MP+16MP rear-mounted cameras
16MP front camera with EIS
3800mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging
Original Oxygen OS based on Android 10

Soon after hitting the store shelves, the OnePlus 7T series is expected to take the smartphone realm by storm with its awe-inspiring features, and top-end specifications.

OnePlus [OnePlus]

DisplayMate rates the Pixel 4 XL as having one of the best phone displays

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 16, 2019

DisplayMate recently rated Apple‘s latest flagship iPhone 11 Pro Max as one of the smartphones with the “Best Smartphone Displays.” We believe it is in the same category as Galaxy Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Well, Google has released its 2019 flagship Pixel phones. The Pixel 4 XL has now been added to DisplayMate’s top-tier display category where it got an A+ rating.

The A+ rating is usually awarded to smartphones with a topnotch display. Premium flagships like the OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 have also been given the award this year. Last year’s Pixel flagship, the Pixel 3 XL, received the award as well.

The Pixel 4 XL presents with a 6.3-inch display having a resolution of 3,040 x 1,440 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The display is said to be 22% larger than the average 16:9 display. The display comes with a 90Hz refresh rate which is 50% higher than the average smartphone. The higher refresh rate offers much smoother scrolling, video playback, and UI animations. The phone also optimises battery life by switching automatically between 90 and 60Hz to minimize battery consumption and optimize content quality.

Google says the Pixel 4 XL’s display is 10% brighter, has more color accurate, and is more power-efficient than last year’s Pixel. On its part, DisplayMate describes the Pixel 4 XL’s OLED display as “visually indistinguishable from perfect,” making it the obvious selection as one of the best smartphone displays on the market. Read more about the Pixel 4 models from our launch article.

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Nubia Red Magic 3S price in India accidentally appears on Flipkart

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 16, 2019

NbuChinese smartphone maker Nubia is gearing up for the launch of their latest flagship smartphone here in India. The Red Magic 3S goes on sale in the subcontinent on Oct. 17 as a Flipkart exclusive. While some of the key features of the smartphone were revealed earlier, there was no update on the pricing. However, that changed today when Flipkart accidentally updated the launch page with a banner detailing the prices.

The Nubia Red Magic 3S was mentioned with a price tag of Rs. 35,999 (~$504) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant on a banner on Flipkart’s mobile site. The pricing information is now no longer available on Flipkart listing. The landing page of Red Magic 3S on Flipkart also revealed that the smartphone will be available in a higher version with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. The availability of the smartphone will be announced tomorrow. Apart from revealing the key specs of the smartphone, the listing also confirmed that it will be available in two color options, namely Mecha Silver and Cyber Shade.

Nubia Red Magic 3S Specifications and Features

The Red Magic 3S flaunts a 6.65-inch full-HD AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 90Hz refresh rate. The bezel-less display sports a screen-to-body ratio of 80.5% and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass certification. Powering the Red Magic 3S is an octa-core Snapdragon 855+ SoC with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The smartphone features active liquid-cooling via turbo fan.

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The primary camera is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with an aperture rating of f/1.7. The selfie camera is a 16-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/2.0. The smartphone draws power from a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ and runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based Redmagic 2.0. Software enhancements include Game Space 2.1 that offers enhanced performance monitoring and game recording.

The smartphone sports a rear panel-mounted fingerprint sensor and face detection for security. As well as dual front-firing stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience. Connectivity options include Dual-SIM 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS and GALILEO, 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C with a reversible connector and OTG.

Realme X2 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Oppo Reno 2: Specs Comparison

By

Michele Ingelido

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Oct 16, 2019

The European market saw the launch of three high-end smartphones focused on the quality-price ratio in the last days. Two of them are affordable flagships for all those advanced users who are in search of the highest performance at a decent price, while the third is a camera phone with an astonishing design and high-end specifications sold at a modest price as well. The first in order of launch dates is the OnePlus 7T which was announced on October 10 for the European market. The second is Realme X2 Pro which made its debut in Europe yesterday, while today Oppo launched the Oppo Reno 2 alongside the Reno 2Z. Here, we will compare the Realme X2 Pro, the OnePlus 7T and the Reno 2 not only because they are the most recent high-end handsets, but also because they will sell in the same price range.

Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Oppo Reno 2

	Oppo Realme X2 Pro	OnePlus 7T	Oppo Reno 2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161 x 75.7 x 8.7 mm, 199 g	160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 190 grams	160 x 74.3 x 9.5 mm, 189 g
DISPLAY	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED	6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED	6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 10, Oxygen OS	Android 9 Pie, Color OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 64 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.2 and f/2.4	Triple 48 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.6, f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Quad 48 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7, f/2.4 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh, fast charging 50W with SuperVOOC Flash Charge	3800 mAh, fast charging 30W	4000 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Oppo Reno 2 has no rivals here if we consider aesthetics. It is the most beautiful and well-built handset, as well as the most original one. It sports a glass back with an O-Dot point which avoids cameras to get damages after crawling on a surface. The phone also comes with an aluminum frame and a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to a notch-less display and a shark fin pop-up camera. OnePlus 7T and Realme X2 Pro have a classic waterdrop design and they mainly differ for the shape of the camera module on the rear side. I personally prefer the Realme X2 Pro to the OnePlus 7T, but it is all about taste.

Display

Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T have a superior display, with the OnePlus 7T sporting a slightly bigger panel. Both support the HDR10+ and full DCI-P3 coverage: this results in outstanding colors. Further, they both feature a 90 Hz refresh rate which results in smoother user experience, especially in gaming sessions. Oppo Reno 2 lacks a notch, but it has a classic midrange-class AMOLED display. Each of them features an optical under-display fingerprint scanner.

Hardware/Software

Oppo Reno 2 is at a lower level if we consider hardware and performance. With its Snapdragon 730G, there is no way it can compete with Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T fueled by the top-end Snapdragon 855+ chipset by Qualcomm. Between Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7T, the latter should be the fastest and smoothest one due to its amazing software optimization and its Oxygen OS user interface. Note that the base variant of the Realme X2 Pro features a UFS 2.1 storage unlike the higher-end configurations and the OnePlus 7T. Also consider that OnePlus 7T has Android 10 out of the box, while the Realme X2 Pro is still based on Android Pie.

Camera

Oppo Reno 2 looks like a better and more versatile camera phone on the paper. In a few scenarios, OnePlus 7T should click better photos, but overall, I prefer the Reno 2 due to its additional B/W sensor on the back and its front-facing LED flash. Realme X2 Pro is just a midrange camera phone, so you should not go for it if you are looking for the best photo quality.

Battery

With similar battery capacities, it is very hard to predict which device will last more. OnePlus 7T has a smaller battery, so it should have no chance to win this comparison. Realme X2 Pro looks more promising since it has a more efficient chipset built at 7 nm than the Reno 2. Further, it has a faster 30W charging technology.

Price

Realme X2 Pro debuted in Europe with a €399/$442 price tag, OnePlus 7T starts from €599/$663 and Oppo Reno 2 costs €499/$553. Overall, the OnePlus 7T offers better specifications, but Realme X2 Pro has a higher value for money, despite it is not a top-end camera phone.

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Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Oppo Reno 2: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 7T

PROS

Bigger and great display
Slimmer design
Android 10 out of the box
Very high performance
Stereo speakers

CONS

Smaller battery

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PROS

More affordable
Great display
Faster charging
Stereo speakers

CONS

Worse cameras

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

Good cameras
Better design
Front-facing LED flash
Not expensive

CONS

Worse hardware

Vivo Z1x with 8GB RAM tipped to debut with Rs. 21,990 pricing

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 16, 2019

As the Vivo Z1x with 8GB of RAM is expecting to release in India, 91mobiles has come across the price details of the device. Customers can pick up the 8GB variant for an additional Rs. 3,000 over the 6GB + 128GB variant of the Z1x.

Much like its lower-spec variant, the 8GB version is also likely to feature multiple storage options. Furthermore, Vivo no longer offers expandable memory on the upcoming device. The highlight of the Z1x is offline availability. Vivo launched the Z-lineup exclusively for the online market. This is a slight deviation from the original plan.

Vivo Z1x Specifications and Features

The Vivo Z1x flaunts a 6.38-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, an in-screen fingerprint scanner and a halo notch. The screen-to-body-ratio is an impressive 90%, while the display has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is powered by a 2.3 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

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The Z1x features a triple camera setup at the rear. The primary lens is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor paired to an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The secondary camera is a 32-megapixel unit. AI enhancements include continuous shooting, bokeh mode, exposure compensation, face detection, ISO control and high dynamic range mode HDR.

The Z1x draws power from a 4,500 mAh battery with 22.5W Flash Charging. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based Funtouch OS 9. Connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C and 3.5mm headphone slot. The smartphone supports face unlock for additional security.

Vivo Z1x Price and Availability

The 8GB variant of the Vivo Z1x will launch at Rs. 21,990 (~$307). The 6GB + 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 16,990 (~$237) while the 6GB + 128GB variant can be purchased for Rs. 18,990 (~$265). The Vivo Z1x is currently available in a Phantom Purple and Fusion Blue gradient colors.

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1More ANC True Wireless Stereo Earbuds to launch next month

By

Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 16, 2019

1More, the Chinese company behind a number of audio products released under its own name and for brands like Xiaomi will soon launch its first Active Noise Cancelling TWS earbuds.

The pair of wireless earbuds is powered by Qualcomm’s 3034 entry-level audio SoC. The low-energy chipset supports aptX and aptX HD as well as Bluetooth 5.0 and is the same chipset in the OnePlus Bullets Wireless. In addition to aptX support, it will also support AAC, have improved audio quality, stronger connection, and support stereo phone calls.

1More says the earbuds use a combination of FeedForward and FeedBack for its active noise cancelation. Users will be able to choose between two ANC settings. There is also cVc 8.0 which cuts out background noise for crystal clear calls. The earbuds also have a dual-driver setup which includes one dynamic driver and one balanced armature for better bass and crystal-clear mids, highs, and vocals. Like all 1More audio products, the ANC TWS Earbuds are tuned by Luca Bignardi, the Grammy-award winning sound engineer.

The 1More ANC TWS Earbuds will provide up to 6 hours of listening with ANC turned off (22 hours with the case). With ANC turned on, users will get up to 5 hours of battery life. The case will support fast charging via USB-C and a 15-minute charge will provide up to 2 hours of listening time. There is also support for Google Assistant, Siri, and XiaoAI voice assistants. It also supports NFC pairing and has in-ear detection.

1More first revealed the TWS earbuds at CES 2019 but has been working on improving it. It is already available for reservation and it will be available for purchase during the 11:11 shopping festival. The 1More ANC TWS Earbuds will have a selling price of $199.99.

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Huawei’s Q3 revenue surges 27% due to increased smartphone sales despite US sanctions

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 16, 2019

Huawei has recorded an increase in its revenue according to a report by Reuters. The Chinese tech giant saw its revenue rise to 165.29 billion yuan ($23.28 billion) in the third quarter ended September 30. It should be noted that the estimation was done by Reuters based on previous statements from Huawei.

The company said it has shipped 185 million smartphones so far this year. Based on the company’s previous statements and estimates from market research firm Strategy Analytics, that indicates a 29% surge in third-quarter smartphone shipments.

Still, growth in the third quarter slowed from the 39% increase the company reported in the first quarter. Huawei did not announce its financial result for the second quarter but did hint that revenue rose 23.2% in the first half of the year.

“Our continued strong performance in Q3 shows our customers’ trust in Huawei, our technology and services, despite the actions and unfounded allegations against us by some national governments,” Huawei spokesman Joe Kelly told Reuters.

Huawei has been at the eye of the storm between the US and China. The U.S. government alleges Huawei is a national security risk as its equipment could be used by Beijing to spy and had placed it on an entity list that prevent US firms from selling technology to Huawei. Huawei has repeatedly denied its products pose a security threat. Of course, the firm’s shipment was affected by the US trade ban in the second quarter but promotions and patriotic purchases have driven Huawei’s smartphone sales in China. This is responsible for the increase in shipment and has helped it more than offset the slump in shipments in the global market. With this sort of push, projections of the tech giant falling behind Apple in shipments this year may end up incorrect.

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Renders show Moto G8 gets triple cameras too, invite surfaces

By

Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 16, 2019

The 8th generation Moto G series will be launched later this month in Brazil. Yesterday, renders and specs of the Moto G8 Plus were leaked and today, it has been followed by that of the Moto G8.

The source for the renders is the Dutch blog Mobielkopen. It is expected the Moto G8 Plus launches alongside other phones in the series such as the Moto G8 Play and the standard model called the Moto G8. This standard model is believed to be the one in the images.

The Moto G8 doesn’t look too different from the Moto G8 Plus. It has a display with a notch but similar to a waterdrop than the U-shaped one of the G8 Plus. It also has a thick bottom bezel.

On the back, the phone adopts the same vertical and multiple cameras design of the Moto G8 Plus. The main camera is isolated from the rest while the other two sensors share the same housing with the LED flash. Unlike the Moto G8 Plus, the Moto G8 doesn’t have a laser focus system which is why the second camera housing has a shorter length.

The Moto G8 has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port at the bottom and an audio jack at the top. Its textured power button and volume controls are on the right side of the frame while the SIM tray is on the left side.

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Unfortunately, the specs of the Moto G8 are unknown. We presume it will come with the same screen size and resolution as the Plus model but be powered by a different processor and have a different camera configuration. We also expect it to come with a bigger battery capacity too.

Alongside the renders of the phone, an image of the invite for the launch which is scheduled for October 24 has also surfaced. The invite states the event will begin at 9 am local in the City of Mexico (CDMX/Ciudad de México).

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Huawei fears US-linked employees could leak sensitive information, makes Personnel changes: Nikkei

By

Sahil

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Oct 16, 2019

While the U.S has been accusing Huawei of installing backdoors on its networking equipment that can be used to steal sensitive user data, this time Huawei is reportedly moving its senior executives and scientists linked to the U.S. to its subsidiaries over concerns that they could be secretly contacted by American agents who might force them to reveal sensitive company information.

In simpler words, Huawei is said to believe that the American administration could infiltrate the former’s task force hailing from the US posing a great threat to the company’s classified data that includes its future roadmaps. Until now, several Huawei executives with senior research and development positions, including Asian-Americans, have left the company or been moved claimed Nikkei’s sources.

A couple of such Huawei officials include Sunhom Steve Paak and Wang Hsin-shih. The former has reportedly been moved to HiSilicon Technologies to serve as the chief technology officer. On the other hand, the latter has made an abrupt exit from the company. While the sources questioned the two employees and Huawei, they either did not reply or decided not to make any comments on this report.

As of now, the Chinese corporation has laid off 70% of its employees at one of its U.S. subsidiary, Futurewei due to the fact that it can no longer maintain trade relations with any other American companies.

In the month of March this year, Huawei sued the U.S. government, claiming that American authorities had “hacked into its company servers to steal emails and sources codes” which is yet to be proved.

In general, the trade tensions between China and the United States is manifesting its negative effects on both parties. Noteworthy, in the year 2018, the Chinese direct investment into the U.S. dropped to $5 billion which is 80% less than the preceding year that saw investments of $29 billion.

At a press conference held in September, Huawei’s founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei made the following statement:

We can find mathematicians in Russia, scientists from Europe … if we can’t from the U.S.

Moreover, senior Huawei executives had previously declared that they want to recruit “young geniuses” from around the world. They have also boasted the new hires at Huawei with doctorates are offered an annual salary of up to 2 million yuan ($281,000) which is higher than Google or Apple.

While the U.S ban has drastically affected the sales of Huawei’s offerings which includes smartphones and telecommunication equipment, the company posted surprising results earlier today which exhibit 24 percent growth in the first three quarters of 2019 to 611 billion yuan (US$86 billion).

To wrap things up, this is a tricky situation for Huawei but it seems to be handling it well with strong support from the Chinese government. For now, we can only wait and watch what the future holds for the company.

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