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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G coming to China, spotted on TENAA

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Habeeb Onawole
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Samsung’s Galaxy Note10+ 5G is currently the only Samsung 5G phone you can buy in China but that won’t be the case for long. While the upcoming flip phone, the Samsung W2020  flip phone will also support 5G, TENAA has revealed that the Galaxy A90 5G will also be coming to China.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

 

We noticed a Samsung phone with the model number SM-A9080 on TENAA’s database. While the spec sheet is not yet visible, we know it is the Galaxy A90 5G based on the model number. There is also a support page for the device already live on the official Samsung China website.

Galaxy A90 5G TENAA Galaxy A90 5G Support Page

The Galaxy A90 5G already launched in Samsung’s home country of South Korea early this month and is now making its way to other markets.

The Galaxy A90 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an FHD+ resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor and is available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is support for storage expansion which allows you to add an extra 512GB of storage.

It has triple rear cameras – a 48MP f/2.0 primary camera, a 5MP f/2.2 depth camera, and an 8MP 123° ultrawide angle camera. Inside the U-shaped notch is a 32MP f/2.0 selfie camera. The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC with support for Samsung Pay, and supports audio out via the USB-C port. It only has support for a single SIM card along with the MicroSD card slot.

Samsung has included a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging. It runs Android 9 out of the box and is available in white or black.

In Korea, the Galaxy A90 5G is priced at 899,800 KRW which converts to about $750. The China price should be around this too when it launches.

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Oppo Reno 10X Zoom slated to receive Android 10 update next month

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Jeet
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Oppo Reno 10X Zoom, the flagship smartphone of the first-generation Reno series smartphones, was launched earlier this year. Now, the company has now revealed details about rolling out the latest Android 10 update for the same smartphone.

As per the details shared by the company, the ColorOS update based on Android 10 for the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom will be rolled out in mid-October to those who have participated for testing. Later, the open beta version will be pushed out to the users in late October.

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom

A couple of days ago, Shen Yiren, Vice President of OPPO had confirmed through a Weibo post that the Reno 10X Zoom smartphone will be getting the upcoming ColorOS 7 update. That was also the first confirmation about the existence of ColorOS 7 by the company.

The OPPO Reno 10X Zoom, the smartphone is available in China in two color options — Fog Sea Green and Extreme Night Black. As for the pricing, the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant costs 3,999 Yuan (~$595) while the 6GB RAM + 256GB storage model is priced at 4,499 Yuan (~$670). The top-end variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is available for a price of 4,799 Yuan (~$715).

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The phone flaunts a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection on top. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

As for the cameras, there’s a triple camera setup on the back where the sensors are placed vertically. It features a 48-megapixel primary lens with optical image stabilisation, a 13-megapixel periscope-type telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS and an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. As the name indicates, the USP of the phone is the 10X zoom.

On the front side, the smartphone has a “shark fin” shaped pop-up camera module that houses a 16-megapixel selfie snapper with an LED flash. The phone is powered by a 4,065mAh battery and supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. The smartphone comes running Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.0 out-of-the-box.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha display units now available at select Chinese Mi Stores

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Airyl Jaszly
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Exciting news for Chinese Mi Fans, there are new display units of the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha available at select Mi Stores all around China! This means that even you can get your hands on a unit of the new device. If you’re interested in taking a look at the device and happen to be in China, we’ve listed all the stores down below.

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  • Shenyang Joy City Store
  • Chengdu IFS Store
  • Xi’an G park flagship store
  • Wuhan Chuhe Han Street Flagship Store
  • Beijing Shimao Tianjie Store
  • Hangzhou Raffles City Store
  • Beijing Colorful City Store
  • Hefei State Shopping Store
  • Nanjing Jingfeng flagship store
  • Shanghai Jing’an Joy City Flagship Store
  • Chongqing Beicheng Tianjie Store
  • Guangzhou Tianhe City Store
  • Shenzhen flagship store
  • Shenzhen Baoan International Airport Store
  • Kunming Shuncheng Wangfujing Store
  • Fuzhou Vientiane Life City Store
  • Jinan Henglong Store
  • Taiyuan Wanxiang City Store
  • Shanghai Oriental Pearl Store

The Mi MIX Alpha is one of a kind smartphone. It doesn’t have any physical buttons like volume rockers, instead, all the controls can be manipulated via the touch screen display. In addition to the extravagant design, it packs top of the line specifications that allow it to compete against any other high-end smartphone that money can buy.

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Huawei reveals details of its Kirin A1 chipset for wearable devices

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Jeet
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Huawei has announced a new chipset especially for the wearables — Huawei Kirin A1. The chipset is touted to be the world’s first Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1 wearable chip. The first batch of devices powered by this processor includes Huawei FreeBuds 3 and Huawei Watch GT2.

As said, the Chinese company claims that the Kirin A1 is the first wearable chip that supports both wireless audio devices and smartwatches and is certified by Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.1 standards.

Huawei Kirin A1

Measuring 4.3 x 4.4 mm, the chipset is integrated with Bluetooth processing unit, audio processing unit, ultra-low-power application processor and independent efficient power management unit.

It is smaller than the recently released Kirin 990s and Apple’s H1 chips, with 30 percent higher performance and 50 percent lower power consumption than Apple’s AirPods. The chip can output Bluetooth ultra high definition audio (BT-UHD) up to 2.3Mbps for optimal sound quality. It can also provide the fastest Bluetooth transmission speed in real-time, up to 6.5Mbps.

Huawei Watch GT 2
Huawei Watch GT 2

There’s Kirin AI self-developed dual-channel synchronous transmission technology which solves the problem of stutter and disconnection of headphones caused by Bluetooth and signal interference.

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The Huawei FreeBuds 3 true wireless stereo headset comes with a new design called Dolphin Bionic, which draws inspiration from a dolphin’s vocal cavity. It comes with a unique circular case with a glossy finish. Also, each earbud of the FreeBuds 3 can be paired to the phone on a separate channel.

Huawei FreeBuds 3
Huawei FreeBuds 3

The Watch GT 2 comes with 1.39-inch display with a 3D glass uni-surface. The features onboard the smartwatch includes underwater heart rate monitoring, Bluetooth call from a distance of up to 150m. The watch also comes pre-installed with 13 running courses and 15 workout modes.

The company has revealed that the newly launched Kirin A1 chipset can be used in a variety of devices such as wireless headphones, neck-mounted headphones, smart speakers, smart glasses and smartwatches.

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A closer look at the Chuwi UBook Pro all-round 2-in-1 tablet

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Dimitris Economou
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Chuwi is soon going to launch its highly anticipated tablet – UBook Pro on Indiegogo. UBook Pro is the all-around 2in1 tablet that is portable and office-oriented designed especially office workers and students in school. The information we have right now about the UBook Pro features we know that it will come with a 12.3″ fully-laminated IPS display with 3:2 aspect ratio. Also, it features a lightweight U-shaped kickstand. Chuwi uses the latest generation of Intel Core M 3 8100Y accompanied by 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. As you can see, it perfectly balances between performance and affordable price.

 

Let’s take a closer look at the UBook Pro via the official photos that Chuwi provides:

Chuwi UBook Pro
UBook Pro is equipped with a 12.3″ bright, fully-laminated IPS screen. It supports up to 2048 levels of stylus pressure sensitivity.
Chuwi UBook Pro
The 3:2 aspect ratio makes reading on this screen more comfortable.
Chuwi UBook Pro
9mm thickness with a light body of only 780g, more convenient for daily carrying and office work on-the-go.

 

From what we’ve seen so far, the UBook Pro seems well-built, is light-weight, and very portable. The company says it is ideal for office workers and students but we think it is ideal for anyone seeking a powerful and portable 2in1 display. The 3:2 display and the U-shaped kickstand are also very practical. At the time being, UBook Pro is in preheating stage on Indiegogo and during this time, early subscribers can get a 25% off email-only discount. To get it, visit the promotion page and subscribe.

Richard Yu claims Huawei shipments would exceed 300 million units if US ban were lifted

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Airyl Jaszly
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At a recent Huawei Mate 30 press conference, Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s consumer business, said that if the US ban were to be lifted, Huawei’s mobile phone shipments would exceed 300 million units this year. On top of this, he also announced that despite the bans in place, Huawei’s mobile business has continued to grow, and they’ve retained their 2nd spot worldwide.

Richard Yu also announced the company’s sales records from January to August this year: smartphone shipments increased by 26%, notebooks increased by 249%, smart audio increased by 256 percent, and smart wear increased by 278%. These are some pretty good numbers, but they also took place before the ban so it’s possible we’ll see a decline later.

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In the Hong Kong market, Huawei’s also be growing pretty well. In the first eight months of 2019, Huawei’s mobile phone market share in Hong Kong averaged 22.8%, sales increased by more than 40% year-on-year, and the sales growth rate of new products such as smart watches and wearable devices reached 110%.

This is also actually corroborated by Richard himself as according to him, if the trade war had not taken place, the Huawei P30 series would have already exceeded 20 million shipments. It’s interesting to see how Huawei has been growing as of late, and we’re eager to see how things turn out later in the future for them.

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Redmi Note 8T with Snapdragon 730G rumored to be in works

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by the gaming centric Helio G90T chipset. Fresh information shared by reliable tipster Mukul Sharma states that Xiaomi is working on a Snapdragon 730G version of the Redmi Note 8. The handset could be dubbed as Redmi Note 8T.

At present, there is no information on the specifications of the Redmi Note 8T. Realme will be launching the Snapdragon 730G powered Realme XT 730G smartphone in India in December. Probably, the Redmi Note 8T could be in works to rival with Realme XT 730G.

Xiaomi has recently launched Redmi 8A smartphone and it is expected to launch the Redmi 8 series in October. The Chinese firm manufacturer is also rumored to debut the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro in the coming month. The tipster claims that the Redmi Note 8T may debut in October in India.

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Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 8 has a 6.3-inch display and the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 6.59-inch screen. Both phones offer full HD+ resolution. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. They are fitted with rear-facing fingerprint scanners.

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro

The Redmi Note 8 has Snapdragon 665 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM whereas the Note 8 Pro is powered by Helio G90T Pro and up to 8 GB of RAM Both phones are equipped with up to 128 GB of storage. The Redmi Note 8 houses a 4,000mAh battery whereas the Note 8 Pro is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery. They carry support for 18W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 8 has 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixal quad camera setup and a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is fitted with a 64-megpaixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad rear cameras and it sports a 20-megapixel front camera.

The Redmi Note 8 models include 4 GB RAM + 64 Gb storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 999 Yuan (~$140; ~Rs. 9,900), 1,199 Yuan (~$168; ~Rs. 11,900) and 1,399 Yuan (~$196; ~Rs. 13,900). Meteorite Black, Fantasy Blue and White are its color editions.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage models are respectively priced at 1,399 Yuan (~$196; ~Rs. 13,900), 1,599 Yuan (~$224; ~Rs. 15,900), and 1,799 Yuan (~$252; ~Rs. 17,900) in China. Its color variants are Ice Jade, Fritillaria White and Electro-optic Ash.

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UMIDIGI F2 is currently the best budget phone with quad-camera and hole-punch selfie shooter

By
Dimitris Economou
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This year has been amazing for the smartphone industry as many manufacturers released devices with incredible camera setups as well as truly bezeless displays. UMIDIGI was among these manufacturers and recently announced the UMIDIGI F2 flagship with quad-camera setup and a hole-punch display that hosts the selfie shooter.

UMIDIGI F2

The device officially announced on September 23rd is the first hole-punch display phone of UMIDIGI. It measures at 6.53″ and comes with a FHD+ resolution, with the hole-punch being placed on the top-left corner hosting the 32MP front camera. This sensor is the same found in Huawei’s new premium flagship Huawei Mate 30 Pro. This technique reduces bezels even further by utilizing accurate laser cutting technology to create the cut-out. What’s more, the hole doesn’t affect the cinematic experience while watching movies or playing games and puts more in view when you’re browsing the internet or checking social media, thanks to the accurate pixel allocation surrounding the cut-out. Also, the 32MP sensor supports pixel-binning to provide brighter, clearer selfies. Paired with AI beautify, it can enhance your facial features for stunningly gorgeous results.

UMIDIGI F2

Other specifications include a rear camera with a 48MP main sensor, an ultra-wide camera, a macro camera, and a depth camera. There is also a 5150mAh battery, 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage that complement the Helio P70 SoC while you’ll also get NFC and the latest stock Android 10.

The UMIDIGI F2 will start global sale October 14th on Aliexpress. The price is yet to be revealed but we expect it to be less than $250. Surely, a presale promotion will be available when it officially launches so you’d better add the F2 to your cart now at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress in case you miss the deal.

UMIDIGI F2

Lastly, in order to improve the user experience, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for the UMIDIGI F2. You can check out the full specs of F2 and join the giveaway on their official website.

Mysterious RMX1931 could be Realme’s Snapdragon 855 phone; Redmi K20 Pro rival in works?

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Two new Realme phones with model numbers RMX1931 and RMX1993 have been spotted on Bluetooth SIG database. The specifications of the RMX1993 are not mentioned in the listing. However, the listing has key details on the specs of the Realme RMX1931 phone which appears to be the first Snapdragon 855 powered smartphone from the company.

The RMX1931 has a 6.55-inch display that supports full HD resolution. It is fueled by an octa-core processor from Qualcomm that works at 2.84GHz. The 1,950mAh battery size that is mentioned in the listing seems to be incorrect. The handset is equipped with some other features such as Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, fingerprint scanner and ColorOS 6.1. The size of the battery of the phone is mentioned as 1,950mAh which seems to be incorrect.

 

The listing further reveals that the RMX1931 has a 6.5-inch full HD display. The handset is loaded with ColorOS 6.1 and it is equipped with features like dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. The exact identity of the RMX1931 phone is currently under the wraps. In the recent past, the Realme RMX1931 has received certification from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which indicates it could be heading to India in the near future.

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Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth had said during the launch of Realme XT that Realme XT 730G will be debuting in December in India along with some surprises. Probably, Realme may announce of Realme phone with Snapdragon 855 in December. It could be a worthy arrival for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro smartphone.

The Realme RMX1993 could be some country variant of the RMX1991 Realme X2 that recently went official in China. The same phone is heading to India as Realme XT 730G in December. The RMX1993 has also received approval from Wi-Fi Alliance authority. It carries support for dual-band Wi-Fi and Android 9 Pie OS. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know the exact product name of RMX1993.

Realme RMX1933 WiFI Alliance

The Realme X2 has a Super AMOLED display of 6.4 inches with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 730G and 8 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. The handset runs on ColorOS 6.1 based Android 9 Pie OS and it offers 128 GB of native storage. The 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup and a 32-megapixel front camera are available on the device. It has a 4,000mAh battery that supports for 30W VOOC 4.0.  the handset comes with other features like in-display fingerprint reader and a microSD card slot.

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Blackview BV9800 Pro coming soon to bring thermal camera designed for outdoor adventures

By
Dimitris Economou
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Blackview is known for making phones for adventurers as they make some of the best rugged phones out there. Adventures, by definition, should include elements of fun, thrills, and sometimes even danger. But if you carry reliable gear, you have nothing to fear. Blackview recently launched the new rugged BV9800 Pro, the first thermal camera phone designed for outdoor adventures.

Blackview BV9800 ProThe BV9800 Pro helps serious adventurers increase situational awareness via the integrated FLIR® Lepton® that “sees” heat which is invisible to the human eye. Thermal vision is a key capability in areas of national defense, public safety, and firefighting and provides diagnostic capabilities for utilities, construction, and inspection. The ability to create an image based on differences in heat allows users to see in total darkness and know the temperature of all the objects in the scene. In addition, the BV9800 Pro comes with a Sony® 48MP camera as well as the standard IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810G certifications that all Blackview rugged devices come with. Also, there is GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU navigation systems, air-pressure sensor, and a 6580mAh battery that offers a battery life of up to 840 hours in standby or 27 hours of talk time.

Blackview BV9800 Pro

A thermal camera may seem like a gimmick but it can prove to be useful in a number of situations. For example, imagine that you are out camping in the forest and start a campfire to warm or cook. To make sure that the fire is out before you leave, you can use the thermal camera to check because it is very common for fires to seem extinguished but they rise again. It is similar to what firefighters do to check for any “hotspots”. The BV9800 Pro can confirm that a campfire is completely out before you go to sleep or break camp. And while sitting around the campfire, you can see if that noise in the darkness is an animal or your friend trying to scare you.

Blackview BV9800 ProMany animals are naturally camouflaged and very hard to see with the naked eye, even when they in plain sight. Wildlife photographers can often use the thermal-camera capability of the BV9800 Pro to spot an animal’s heat (unless hidden by foliage or behind terrain). With the exact position of the animal known, you can change the lens to the Sony® 48MP camera to capture photos of animals in their natural environments.

Blackview BV9800 Pro

Specialized thermal cameras are used in public safety for search and rescue and suspect pursuit. They are especially valuable after dark when a traditional camera is useless. There are countless news stories of lost hikers, children, or pets being found using a thermal camera at night. Unfortunately, accidents can happen in the great outdoors, and a BV900 Pro can be a useful tool in low-light conditions or total darkness. Capable of seeing a person-sized object at up to 30 meters away in the dark, the new BV9800 Pro provides aid for detecting people or other warmer objects in total darkness. To learn more about it and how its new thermal imaging features can help you in various situations, check the product page here.

Redmi 8A Pro, Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro global editions spotted in RF certification

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last month, Xiaomi took off covers from Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro in In China. Since then, Xiaomi fans are eagerly waiting for the international release of the Redmi Note 8 series. It appears that the Indian launch of Note 8 and Note 8 Pro could be drawing near as they have been spotted on RF exposure page on the official site of Xiaomi India. Apart from this info, tipster Mukul Sharma has also come across a new unreleased phone called Redmi 8A Pro on the same page.

Apparently, the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro could not be spotted on the website at the time of writing this post. It is not the first time the listing of Redmi Note 8 has been taken down. The Note 8 was spotted earlier in this month too, but it was soon removed.

Xiaomi has recently launched Redmi 8A smartphone in India, but there is nothing The Chinese manufacturer is expected to debut Redmi 8 and Redmi 8 Pro phones in the coming month. Reliable tipster Xiaomishka has claimed that the Redmi 8A on RF exposure page is an erroneous listing. However, he has claimed that Xiaomi India is gearing up for the launch of Redmi Note 8 Pro. Probably, the Note 8 series may debut just in time for the upcoming festival season in the coming month.

Redmi 8A
Redmi 8A

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Xioami Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro Specifications

The Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro respectively features 6.3-inch and 6.53-inch IPS LCD panels with full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 665 fuels the Redmi Note 8 with 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. The Helio G90T SoC fuels the Pro model with 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. Both phones come with 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. The Pro model has support for UFS 2.1 storage.

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro

The Redmi Note 8 has a 13-megapixel selfie camera and 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad rear cameras. On the other side, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera system and a frontal shooter of 20-megapixel. The Redmi Note 8 has a 4,000mAh battery whereas the Redmi Note 8 Pro features a larger 4,500mAh battery. Both phones support for 18W and come preinstalled with MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS. They are equipped with rear-mounted fingerprint scanners.

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Europe’s Honor 9X Pro will differ from Chinese version

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Honor 9X Pro is heading to Europe more than two months after it launched in China. However, when it does, there will be a major difference between the European version and the one sold in China.

According to Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414), press renders of the Honor 9X Pro heading to the Old Continent, show the phone has its fingerprint scanner on the back. Yes, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and not a side-mounted one like the Chinese variant.

As at the time of writing, we do not know why Honor is making this change. We also cannot say if this will be the same for the model launching in other markets such as India.

Other than the change in the position of the fingerprint scanner, we have not learned of any other differences. Based on that, the Honor 9X Pro should arrive in Europe with a 6.59-inch FHD+ display, a 16MP pop-up selfie camera, and a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup.

It should have the Kirin 810 processor with 8GB of RAM, though there is a chance it may get a 6GB RAM version too. Storage should also be 128GB or 256GB. Other features are a 4000mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0, an audio jack, and EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie. The press renders show the phone will be available in Magic Night Black and Phantom Purple.

There is still no date for the launch but once we know, we will share it with you.

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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro prices slashed for upcoming Amazon India sale

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OnePlus 7T has gone official in India along with the OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro. As expected, the predecessor OnePlus 7 phone and the OnePlus 7 Pro have received a price cut. However, the OnePlus 7 duo will be available for purchase with revised pricing in India during the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival that starts on Sept. 29.

The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage of OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will be respectively priced at Rs. 29,999 (~$423) and Rs. 32,999 (~$465) during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale that will be carried out between Sept. 29 and Oct. 4. The same models were priced at Rs. 32,999 (~$465) and Rs. 48,999 (~$691) respectively at launch. Amazon Prime users will get early access to the price cuts on OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro on Sept. 28 at 12 PM.

OnePlus-7-and-OnePlus-7-Pro-price-cut

The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones also come in other models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. There is no confirmation yet on whether these models will also receive a price cut. The OnePlus 7T that had gone official in India yesterday had arrived with price tags like Rs. 37,999 and Rs. 39,999 for its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage models. The OnePlus 7T will be available in India on Sept. 28 through Amazon India, OnePlus.in and OnePlus experience stores across the country. As far as OnePlus 7T Pro is concerned, it expected to debut in the coming month.

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OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications

Coming back to OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, they are Snapdragon 855 SoC powered phones that respectively feature full HD+ 6.4-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop notch and quad HD+ 6.7-inch AMOLED display with notch-less design. The OnePlus 7 has a 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and the OnePlus 7 Pro is equipped with 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 16-megapixel triple camera setup. Both phones are fitted with 16-megapixel selfie camera. The OnePlus 7 Pro has a pop-up module for its selfie snapper

The OnePlus 7 has a 3,700mAh battery with 20W fast charging whereas the OnePlus 7 Pro has a 4,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging. These phones do not feature microSD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack. And they come preloaded with OxygenOS 9.5 based Android 9 Pie OS.

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HMD Global confirms Android 10 update for its entry-level smartphones

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Jeet
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Weeks after Google officially started rolling out the new Android 10 update to its smartphones, the company announced the Android 10 (Go Edition) earlier this week. Now, HMD Global, the company behind Nokia has confirmed the Android 10 update for its entry-level smartphones.

The Finnish company has revealed that the Nokia 1 Plus, which runs Android Pie Go Edition, will be getting the Android 10 Go Edition update in the first quarter of 2020.

Another smartphone is Nokia 2.1, which was released back in August last year running Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition). It was the first Android Go Edition phone to get Pie update back in February this year.

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Now, the company has confirmed that the Android 10 update will roll out for the phone in Q2 2020. On the other hand, the Nokia 1 was introduced back in March last year running Android 8.1 (Oreo) Go Edition, and it received Pie update back in June. It is also slated to get the new Android 10 Go Edition update in Q2 2020.

Q1 2020

  • Nokia 1 Plus

Q2 2020

  • Nokia 2.1
  • Nokia 1

As per the reports, the Android 10 (Go Edition) will allow users to switch between applications 10 percent faster, thanks to better memory-efficieny. It also has a new form of encryption, built by Google for entry-level smartphones, called Adiantum that can run without specialised hardware or compromising performance.As usual, exact roll out dates may vary by region due to operator approvals and local variances.

While the company has revealed details about the Android 10 Go Edition update rollout, the exact roll out dates for the smartphone may vary based on regions due to operator approvals and local variances.

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Purported Huawei Mate X 2’s design revealed through patent filings

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019, Huawei had showcased the Huawei Mate X foldable phone. It is expected to hit the market in the coming month. A new patent that was filed by Huawei with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in February was been granted approval on Sept. 26. The same patent was also included in the database of World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). The new patent showcases a design for a foldable phone like Mate X along with a dedicated slot for a stylus.

In the renders created from the patent images of the new foldable phone design by Lets Go Digital, the compartment for the stylus can be seen in the side bar where the camera system is present. Somehow the company could be making a space to insert the stylus in the sidebar. The Mate X has a USB-C port in the same location. Probably, this could be the design of the rumored Mate X 2.

The visualizations of the alleged Mate X 2 suggest that the addition of a stylus compartment could result in reduction of battery size. At present, there is no information available on the specifications of the successor of the Mate X.

Alleged Huawei Mate X 2 Design with stylus

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It is not the first time that the Huawei phone has been seen with a stylus. The Mate 20 X phablet from last year that featured a massive 7.2-inch display supported the company’s M Pen stylus. Since a foldable phone offers user with a larger experience, the inclusion of a stylus will offer better productivity experience. The Mate X has a price tag of 2,300 euros. Hence, it remains to be seen whether the purported successor model with stylus support commands a costlier price tag.

Alleged Huawei Mate X 2 Design

Huawei is expected to announce its new P-series of flagship phones in the first quarter of 2020. Probably, the company may also unleash the purported Mate X 2 with stylus support alongside the next P-series phones.

What’s your opinion on the design of the alleged successor of the Mate X? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G sold out in 2 minutes in first sale

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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On Sept. 13, Xiaomi had held a launch event in China to unveil the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha concept phone. The Mi 9 Pro 5G went on sale for the first time in China today. The handset was sold out in just 2 minutes on Jingdong Mall.

The Mi 9 Pro 5G was made available for purchase at 10:00 AM on Jingdong Mall today in China. The screenshot of the Mi 9 Pro 5G’s JD listing reveals that the handset was unavailable for purchase in just for 2 minutes. This indicates that the smartphone has received good reception from the audience. After all, with a starting price of 3,699 Yuan (~$518), it is the most affordable 5G smartphone in China. It is 99 Yuan (~$14) cheaper the iQOO Pro 5G smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G comes in four models in the home market. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants are respectively priced at 3,699 Yuan and 3,799 Yuan (~$532_. The 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage editions respectively cost 4,099 Yuan (~$574) and 4,299 Yuan (~$602). Dream White and Titanium Black are the two color options for the buyers of the Mi 9 Pro 5G

Xiaom Mi 9 Pro 5G sold out on JD

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is the upgraded version of the Snapdragon 855 powered Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone that was announced in February this year. The Mi 9 Pro 5G is equipped with a full HD+ resolution supporting S-AMOLED display of 6.4 inches. The waterdrop notch display offers a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9 aspect ratio and it comes with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The faster 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform powers the Mi 9 Pro 5G with up to 12 GB of storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device but offers users with a massive internal storage of up to 512 GB. The rear side of the phone features a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel triple camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel telephoto lens and a 16-megapixel superwide lens. It has a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. The front and rear cameras are borrowed from the Xiaomi Mi 9 handset.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G pricing poster

The MIUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It has a 4,000mAh battery that comes with some exciting features like 40W wired charging, 30W wireless charging and 10W reverse charging.

After the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G, the Mi 9 Pro 5G is the second 5G smartphone from the company. In laboratory tests, the smartphone could reach 2.02Gbps 5G download speeds which is 10 times faster than 4G.

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OPPO K5 confirmed to arrive with Snapdragon 730G and VOOC 4.0

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO will be launching the OPPO K5 along with OPPO Reno Ace flagship phone on Oct. 10. The entire design of the OPPO K5 have been revealed through its images that appeared yesterday. The smartphone will be debuting with the impressive 64-megapixel quad camera setup. Today, the Chinese firm has took to Weibo to reveal the Snapdragon 730G will be the present under the hood of the device. Also, it will be equipped with the faster VOOC 4.0 rapid charging technology.

The Snapdragon 730G is an 8nm chipset that clocks at 2.2GHz and promises 15 percent increase in graphics performance for gaming. The OPPO K5 will be the first OPPO phone to arrive with VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology that reduces the charging by 40 percent when compared to VOOC 3.0 that was available on the OPPO K3. The predecessor model had a 3,765mAh battery. Its successor will be arriving with a larger 4,000mAh battery.

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OPPO K5 Specifications

The OPPO K5 will be flaunting a dewdrop notch enabled AMOLED display of 6.4 inches. It will produce full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The SD730G chip will be coupled with 8 GB of storage. For storage, the handset will offer users with an internal space of 128 GB and a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card.

Image Courtesy: ITHome

The front notch of the OPPO K5 has a selfie camera of 32-megapixel. The quad camera system that is slotted on the backside of the phone features the 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary lens and an ultrawide sensor of 8-megapixel. It is expected to include a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone is also equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The specs of the phone are identical to the recently announced Realme X2 phone.

As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the OPPO K5. The rumor mill is claiming that OPPO will be also announcing the OPPO Reno2 F smartphone on Oct. 10 in China. However, there is no official confirmation on it yet from the company.

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Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro launched in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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On Sept. 19, Huawei had held an unveil event in Munich, Germany to announce the Mate 30 series of flagship phones. The Chinese manufacturer had confirmed all the details on the specs and pricing of the Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 RS Porsche Design at the launch. Even though the launch event was kept in Germany, the company had confirmed that China would be first country to receive the Mate 30 series. The Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro phones have gone official in China now through which their pricing have been confirmed.

Huawei Mate 30 Price in China

The Huawei Mate 30 4G with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$560). The higher model with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage costs 4,299 Yuan (~$602). The Huawei Mate 30 5G with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at 5,499 Yuan (~$770). Its color variants are Bright Black, Galaxy Silver, Cosmic Purple and Emerald Green. The 5G edition comes in two more colors like Orange and Forest Green.

Huawei Mate 30

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro Price in China

The Mate 30 Pro 4G costs 5,799 Yuan (~$813) for the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant. The higher variant with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage costs 6,299 Yuan (~$883).

The Mate 30 Pro 5G with 8 GB RAM + 256 GB is priced at 6,899 Yuan (~$967). The 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition costs 7,899 Yuan (~$1,107). The Mate 30 Pro comes in the same colors as Mate 30. However, its 5G variant in two additional colors such as Orange and Forest Green. The Mate 30 RS Porsche Design phone costs 12,999 Yuan (~$1,822).

The 4G editions of the Mate 30 series are now available for purchase through various retailers including Vmall and JD from today. The 5G edition of Mate 30 series is not available for purchase yet in China. Also, there is no word on the pricing for the international variants of the Mate 30 series yet.

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AliExpress Brand Fest Kicks Off with Great Discounts on Top-End Products from Xiaomi

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Vinay Patel
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It looks like Xiaomi’s huge fanbase is in for a treat. The Chinese electronics giant has teamed up with AliExpress to launch the Xiaomi Brand Sale, wherein tech buffs can get their hands on a wide selection of products without emptying their pockets.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Global Version

As part of this recently kicked-off promo, AliExpress is giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to get a free Xiaomi phone. To participate in the Flip ‘n’ Win game, you need to flip 1 card, which may reveal a Store Coupon. You can play this game only two times per day.

You can use Store Coupons on products available under the Brand Fest promotion during the activity period. If you win a special coupon while playing Flip ‘n’ Win, you can use it to get a new Xiaomi branded mobile phone, which is slated to be launched on September 24th for free on September 26th.

AliExpress Xiaomi Brand Fest

The rest of the amazing products available on the promotion page have carefully been added to three categories including Redmi Note 8 Pro, Bestsellers, and More to Love. The first category features the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro variant, which usually retails for $266.66, but is currently available for only $239.99.Redmi Note 8 Pro

Likewise, you can get a noteworthy discount on the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM model, which usually carries a $299.99 price tag, but can now be yours for a lowered price of only $269.99. Note that a considerable number of pieces were already sold out at the time of writing.

The Bestsellers section features the recently announced Mi 9T and the Mi 9T Pro smartphones carrying considerably reduced prices. Similarly, you can buy the Redmi Note 7 smartphone without emptying your pocket from the promotion page.

Xiaom Mi 9T

Moreover, the Bestsellers section also includes the 2GB RAM+16GB ROM, and 2GB RAM+32GB ROM versions of the Redmi 7A smartphone. There are two different variants of the Mi A3 also available for reduced prices under the aforesaid section.

For example, the Mi A3 smartphone that ships with 4GB of RAM and offers 64GB of internal storage capacity would normally set you back $273.32 on both online, as well as offline stores but you can now buy it for just $163.99, which is a significant reduction in the device’s original asking price.

XIaomi Mi A3

The concluding section dubbed More to Love is crammed with all sorts of Xiaomi-branded electronic items ranging from smartphones, smart wearables, music accessories, consumer goods like robot vacuum cleaners, electric scooters and many more.

To take full advantage of the promotion sale before it ends, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time.

AliExpress Xiaomi Brand Fest

Buy Xiaomi Redmi 7A Smartphone for Just $72.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel
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Loaded with entry-level specs, the Redmi 7A smartphone was launched in China earlier this year. The phone was later made available in the Indian market with an attractive starting price.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A

Before you delve further into the details about the phone’s features and specifications, it might interest you to know that the global version of the Xiaomi Redmi 7A with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage space is now available fora lowered price on Banggood.

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is currently giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to get their hands on the aforesaid variant of the Xiaomi Redmi 7A smartphone for just $134.19. This is an eleven percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $149.99.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A Global Version 5.45 inch Face Unlock 4000mAh 2GB 16GB Snapdragon 439 Octa core 4G Smartphone

On top of that, you can use coupon code BG7AEDM and save $ more at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi Redmi 7A further down to only $72.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon at checkout.

The irresistible Xiaomi Redmi 7A smartphone offers the following features:

  • 5.45-inch Capacitive touch screen with 1440×720 pixels resolution
  • Snapdragon 439 Octa-core, up to 2.0GHz processor
  • Adreno 505, max to 650MHz GPU
  • 5.0MP front camera
  • 12.0MP rear camera
  • MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS
  • 4,000mAh battery

You can visit this link to check out the full specification of the phone and grab the discount, which will be valid for the Matte Black, as well as the Matte Blue color options of the phone. Moreover, you can get free shipping on orders over $19.99.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A Smartphone
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