OPPO unveiled its Reno 2 series of smartphones in India at a launch event last month. The new series comprises the OPPO Reno 2, Reno 2Z and Reno 2F smartphones.
We will be checking out the OPPO Reno 2 smartphone, which has now gone up for pre-order bearing an unbeatable price tag on Giztop. Available in three eye-catching color options including Luminous Black, Ocean Blue, and Sunset Pink, the OPPO Reno 2 features 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and offers 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.
While the market is crammed with feature-laden smartphones that offer comparable power and storage space under the hood, these mobile phones would normally set you back a pretty penny. The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM OPPO Reno 2 variant, on the other hand, can you be yours for $489.The OPPO Reno 2 is quite an irresistible smartphone that sports a mammoth 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with 2400×1080 pixels resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner for added protection. Under the hood, it packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Octa-core 2.2GHz processor, along with Adreno 616 GPU.
On the optics front, the OPPO Reno 2 smartphone houses a Sony IMX586 48MP+13MP+8MP+2MP Quad cameras at the back. Upfront, it features a pop-up 16MP front AI selfie camera, which can also be used for video calling.
The phone runs Color OS 6.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie operating system and is backed by a 4000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging (VOOC Flash Charge 3.0). Moreover, you can use the OPPO Reno 2 as a mobile hotspot for sharing your 4G data connection with those using compatible wireless devices.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the OPPO Reno 2 smartphone and place your order.
A new product landing page from Xiaomi has surfaced online, which reveals two upcoming smartphones — Mi 9 Pro 5G and Mi MIX 4. The leaks also hints that both the devices will be soon be launched together.
While the company has not yet revealed the phone’s launch date, reports indicate that the launch event could take place on 24th September. Xiaomi has officially revealed that the company’s second 5G smartphone — Mi 9 Pro 5G will come with the 30W Super Fast Wireless Charging support.
The smartphone has already been certified by TENAA, which reveals that the phone will come with a 6.39-inch display and should come powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, and will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery.
On the other hand, the Mi MIX 4 will come with a new “waterfall screen”, which is the same that Vivo is adopting for its upcoming Vivo NEX 3. Further, it has also been confirmed that the phone’s display will come with a 90Hz refresh rate.
As for the camera, the smartphone will feature a 100-megapixel camera sensor on the back. Xiaomi had previously announced that it will soon launch a new smartphone featuring a 100MP camera sensor from Samsung. Now that smartphone seems to be the upcoming flagship Mi MIX 4.
On the front side, there will be a pop-up mechanism for the selfie camera sensor, which has now become a trend for premium mid-range as well as flagship smartphones. Now coming to the charging, it is said that the phone will come with 40W fast charging.
Previously leaked information related to the device reveals that the phone will come with a 2K display. The full ceramic body smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor with up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. It is also expected to come with support for 5G communication technology.
The Mi 9T Pro phablet was finally made available to the public last month after making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks.
Much to the delight of those who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on Xiaomi’s latest phablet without emptying their pockets, Gearbest is currently offering the Mi 9T Pro for a lowered price. We will shed light on the discount and also show how you can save more money at checkout.
Equipped with 6GB of RAM and offering 64GB of internal storage space, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro would normally set you back $478.83, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $419.99 from Gearbest. You can extend this 12 percent discount and get an extra $50 off by applying coupon code GBM9TPRO5.
In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Mi 9T Pro phablet further down to just $369.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon. An absolute bargain at this price, the Xiaomi-branded phablet boasts an impressive array of features.
It sports a mammoth 6.39-inch display with a high screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The device packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core processor along with a highly competent Adreno 640 GPU, under the hood.
On the photography front, the Mi 9T Pro houses a triple camera setup with 48.0MP + 13.0MP + 8.0MP sensors at the back. Upfront, there’s a 20.0MP selfie camera, which can also be used for video calling.
The dual-SIM phablet run MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie OS and draws its juices from a robust 4000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. Moreover, you can choose between three appealing color options including black, red, and blue.
To check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro phablet and place your order, all you need to do is to follow this link without wasting time. With 30 pieces already sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in 23 days.
Honor has recently confirmed that its next V-series flagship phone will be called Honor Vera30. It will be debuting as Honor’s first 5G smartphone. Parent company Huawei will be debuting the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro smartphones next week. Fresh rumors claim that the display of the Mate 30 Pro won’t be supporting 90Hz refresh rate. It may offer regular refresh rate of 60Hz. However, the Vera30 arriving later this year could be equipped with a 90Hz display.
Various smartphone manufacturers from China are gearing up to launch phones with 90Hz displays. as it offers smoother visual experience while gaming, watching movies and regular usage. The OnePlus 7 Pro that went official came with a 90Hz display. The OPPO Ace flagship phone arriving next month is also expected to sport a 90Hz screen. The upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 is also speculated to come with a display that offers 90Hz refresh rate.
The Honor V30 will be arriving as the successor for the Honor V20 phone from last year. The Honor V20 supported 64-bit games at 60fps. Hence, the Honor V30 with its 90Hz refresh rate and powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset will offer better overall display experience.
There is no information on the specifications of the Honor Vera30. Vague detail suggest that it could be equipped with a round-shaped rear camera module like the Mate 30 Pro. Like the Mate 30 series, the Honor V30 may come with the latest EMUI based Android 10 but may lack support for Google apps. The rumor mill is currently focused on leaking details of the Mate 30 series that is scheduled to go official on Sept. 19 through a launch event in Munich, Germany.
In related news, the Mate 30 Pro is expected to come with a 6.6 – 6.8-inch full HD+ waterfall AMOLED display with screen fingerprint sensor, Kirin 990 5G, a 4,500mAh battery, 8 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, Sony IMX600 40-megapixel + 40-megapixel + 8-megapixel + ToF quad camera with 3x optical zoom, a triple front camera setup with a 32-megapixel lens, an unspecified ultrawide lens and a ToF sensor.
Huawei will be announcing the Mate 30 series of smartphones through an unveil event in Munich, Germany on Sept. 19. Last year, it had introduced Mate 20, Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro smartphones. There is no confirmation on whether the company will be announcing Mate 30 X, but the rumor mill has been actively revealing details on the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. A fresh leak that has appeared today has detailed information on the complete specifications of the Mate 30 Pro smartphone.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro Specifications (Rumored)
The leaked specs sheet reveals that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s screen measures between 6.6-inch and 6.8-inch and it offers full HD+ resolution of 1176 x 2400 pixels. It sports a ‘Waterfall’ AMOLED display comes with extremely curved edges that is embedded with an in-display fingerprint reader. It is said that the Mate 30 Pro will carry support for 60Hz refresh rate. The earpiece of the phone is also lodged under the display. The improved Huawei Face ID 2.0 on the Mate 30 Pro is faster and more secure, and it be also used for tracking heart rate and breath rate, reveals the leak.
The HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G SoC powers the Mate 30 Pro with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. The phone is driven by a big battery of 4,500mAh capacity that carries support for 40W SuperCharge and 27W SuperWireless Charge. The specs sheet also has mentioning of 30W support. The Android 10 OS will be loaded on the device without Google apps. Also, it will be featuring the latest EMUI 10 UI.
Rumors surrounding the Mate 30 Pro that have appeared so far have started its wider front notch which is narrow than the Mate 20 Pro’s notch will be equipped with three cameras. The leaked specs sheet reveals it will have a main lens of 32-megapixel, an unknown ultrawide lens and a ToF sensor.
The Mate 30 Pro has a round-shaped camera housing with four lenses inside it. It has a Sony IMX600 f/1.6 aperture main lens with OIS, a 40-megapixel wide cine camera, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, OIS and 3x optical zoom and a ToF sensor. The quad cameras will of Mate 30 Pro will be powered by a Xenon flash and color temperature sensor.
The Mate 30 Pro’s bottom edge will have a mono speaker and an earpiece. It will have a physical power button (probably placed on top edge like the Vivo NEX 3), an IR blaster and a volume slider touch bar. It will also carry support for nano SIM / nanoSD dual slot. The handset won’t be featuring a 3.5mm audio jack. lastly, it will come with an IP68 certified dustproof and water-resistant device.
There is no information available on the pricing of Mate 30 Pro. The Mate 30 series may release first in China before it arrives in other markets.
The OPPO A9 2020 isn’t the only phone OPPO silently unveiled in Pakistan. The OPPO A5 2020 also tagged along. Both phones are actually quite similar as they not only share some key specs but also the same design.
The OPPO A5 2020 (CPH1931/CPH1959/CPH1933/CPH1935) uses the same 6.5-inch display as the OPPO A9 2020. So you get the same Waterdrop Sunlight Screen with a 1600 x 720 resolution and 89% screen-to-body ratio. It also has the same 3D ergonomic back and similar camera arrangement but comes in Mirror Black and Dazzling White.
The phone is also powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor but comes with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has a triple card tray, so you get a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
Another area where the OPPO A5 2020 differs from the OPPO A9 2020 is in the camera department. Its primary rear camera is a 12MP f/1.8 sensor unlike the A9’s 48MP sensor but the 8MP ultrawide angle camera and additional 2MP sensors are the same. It also has Ultra Night Mode 2.0 and Electronic Image Stabilization. The selfie camera is an 8MP f/2.0 camera, unlike the A9 2020’s 16MP sensor.
The OPPO A5 2020 has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Bluetooth 5.0. It packs a 5000mAh battery too and supports reverse charging via USB OTG. It also charges via MicroUSB.
The phone runs Colors OS 6.0.1 based on Android 9 Pie with features like Face Unlock, Game Boost 2.0, Riding Mode, and HyperBoost.
The OPPO A5 2020 is listed on the official OPPO Pakistan webpage. However, there is no info on price and availability.
Apple announced three new iPhones today at an event in Cupertino. The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max succeed the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max respectively and come with extra cameras and a more powerful processor.
iPhone 11
The iPhone 11 is the cheapest of the lot and like the iPhone XR, this may as well be the best-selling of the three. The big changes the iPhone 11 brings include an extra camera, a brand new Apple A13 Bionic chipset which also powers its siblings, and new attractive colors.
Apple’s new offering has a 6.1-inch LCD TrueTone Liquid Retina display. The Apple A13 Bionic boasts a powerful CPU as well as a powerful GPU. There are three storage variants available – 64GB (rolls eyes), 128GB, and 256GB.
On the back of the iPhone 11 are now two cameras – a 12MP f/1.8 wide-angle camera with OIS and a 12MP f/2.4 ultrawide camera with a 120° field of view. There is 2x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. The ultrawide angle camera now allows you to fit more into your viewfinder. The redesigned camera app even shows you the view from the wide-angle camera lens before you switch to it. Apple says there is an automatic Night Mode now, semantic rendering, and Smart HDR.
The selfie camera has also been upgraded to a 12MP sensor which will automatically switch to a wider angle when you attempt to take a selfie in landscape mode. It also supports 4K 60fps video recording and also slow-motion video recording.
Apple, as usual, isn’t releasing some key details but it says the new iPhone 11 lasts 1 hour longer than the iPhone XR. There is also haptic touch, an IP68 rating (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes), and FaceID.
The iPhone 11 starts at $699 for the base model, goes up to $749 for the 128GB version and caps at $849 for the 256GB version. It is available in white, black, Product RED, as well as green and yellow and comes with a pair of earpods with a lightning connector, a lightning to USB cable, and a 5W USB power adapter. Apple also announced that with all device purchase, owners get a 1-year free subscription for Apple TV+.
iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are the more specced versions in the new series.
The iPhone 11 Pro is actually the smallest of the three new phones but its 5.8-inch display is a Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 2436 x 1125 resolution. The Max takes up the screen size to 6.5-inches and a 2688 x 1242 resolution. There is no 3D touch anymore. It has been replaced with haptic touch.
Both Pro models are powered by the A13 Bionic and are paired with 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB of storage. We will have to wait for a TENAA listing or a benchmark result to know the RAM in them.
The iPhone 11 Pro (and iPhone 11 Pro Max) has triple rear cameras – a 12MP f/2.4 ultrawide 120° camera, a 12MP f/1.8 camera, and a 12MP f/2.0 telephoto camera. Both the wide-angle and telephoto cameras have OIS and there is 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, and 10x digital zoom. The cameras bring several new features some of which we already mentioned above for the iPhone 11.
With the Pro, users will be able to choose between wide and telephoto for portrait photos. Holding down the shutter button also allows you to record a video when in photo mode similar to WhatsApp. There is also a feature called Deep Fusion which will be available via an update later this fall. Deep Fusion will take three photos using each of the cameras and merge them into one high-quality photo.
Apple also announced an app called Filmic Pro which will allow you to record from multiple cameras at the same time including the front camera to be edited together later for different angles.
The iPhone 11 Pro will have four more hours of battery life than the iPhone XS while the iPhone 11 Pro Max will have five more hours of battery life compared to the iPhone XS Max. Both will also ship with an 18W charger.
The iPhone 11 Pro is priced at $999 for the 64GB version, $1149 for the 256GB version, and $1349 for the 512GB version. The iPhone 11 Pro Max is priced at $1099 for the 64GB model, $1249 for the 256GB version, and $1449 for the 512GB version. Both phones will come in Space Gray, Silver, Midnight Green, and Gold.
Apple also announced that the iPhone 8 will now start at $449 and the iPhone XR will start at $599. All new iPhones will begin to ship on September 20.
Apple has officially launched the Apple Watch Series 5 with a number of new features. The smartwatch comes with an Always-On Retina display that never sleeps, making it easy to check the time and other important information, without having to raise or tap the display. The screen intelligently dims when a user’s wrist is down and returns to full brightness with a raise or a tap.
The Watch Series 5 also presents with international emergency calling feature which allows customers to call emergency services directly from Apple Watch in over 150 countries, even without iPhone nearby. There is equally a new location feature which helps users better navigate their way.
The Watch Series 5 comes with the industry’s only low-temperature polysilicone and oxide display (LTPO), ultra-low power display driver, efficient power management integrated circuit and new ambient light sensor. The display and several other advanced technologies work together to deliver the new Always-on feature. Also, each watch face has been carefully optimized for the new display and to preserve battery life. The Apple Watch Series 5 offers all-day 18-hour battery life, thanks to a combination of hardware innovation and incredible software design.
Apple Watch Series 5 is available in a wider range of materials, including aluminium, stainless steel, ceramic and all-new titanium build. It runs on watchOS 6 which empowers to take charge of their health and fitness with new features like Cycle Tracking, the Noise app and Activity Trends. The new OS also shows current elevation. The watch has a new built-in compass and updated Maps app which allow users to see which way they are facing.
With watchOS 6’s International Emergency Calling for added personal safety while traveling, users with cellular models of Apple Watch Series 5 can now complete international calls to emergency services, regardless of where the device was originally purchased or if the cellular plan has been activated. International emergency calling also works with fall detection, if enabled, to automatically place an emergency call if Apple Watch senses the user has taken a hard fall and remains motionless for about a minute. The new Emergency Calling feature displayed on Apple Watch Series 5.
Additional health and fitness features come with watchOS 6, including the new Cycle Tracking app, which gives customers the ability to log important information related to their menstrual cycles and see predicted timing for their next period and fertile windows using the convenience of Apple Watch. The Noise app helps users understand the ambient sound levels in environments such as concerts and sporting events that could negatively impact hearing.
Pricing and Availability
As for the pricing, the Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) starts at $399 (US) while the Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) starts at $499. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) is available to order today from apple.com and in the Apple Stores. Both models will be available in stores beginning Friday, September 20.
About 3 weeks ago we talked about some Back-to-School deals offered by UGREEN including from cables to power adapters. Today, the well-established accessories company is back with 3 more great deals as well as a Giveaway. Let’s check out what deals they offer this time.
UGREEN 10000mAh Portable Charger with PD 18W and USB Type-C
With the arrival of USB Type-C and the PD protocol, tech companies gained the power to offer mobile charging even for laptops that feature a Type-C charging port. The 10000mAh power bank by UGREEN with USB Type-C Power Delivery input and output. The output supports 5V/3A,9V/2A,12V/1.5A and can charge an iPhone XS from 0% to 50% in just 30 minutes. The power bank comes with 1 x Type-C port and 1 x Type-A port that both support Quick Charge 3.0 meaning that it can charge a Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus fully in about 1.6 hours. When both ports are in use, the fast charge will be enabled automatically with a total 18W output. You can get it at a 20% off discount at just $17.59 using coupon UGUS0399on Amazon now.
UGREEN USB Type-C to VGA Adapter with PD Charge
Many users possess new laptops, tablets, or smartphones but also have an older piece of tech that lacks some newer connection ports. Well, there’s an accessory for that like UGREEN’s Type-C to VGA adapter that lets you easily connect devices with Type-C ports to a monitor, TV, or a projector with VGA ports. It supports FHD resolution and is compatible with the vast majority of tablets and laptops with a Type-C port. What’s more, it also sports a Type-C in port so you can charge your laptop while using the VGA adapter. It is available on Amazon for just $10 using coupon CTV50OFF.
UGREEN USB Type-C to Displayport 4K cable
Similar to the previous accessory, most high-end displays come with Displayport input and UGREEN has the necessary converter for you. The Type-C to Displayport cable is Thunderbolt 3 compatible and only supports computers and not mobile devices. It works perfectly with both MacOS on machines that come with Thunderbolt 3 to DP Alt mode like the 2017 MacBook Pro, 2017 and 2016 MacBook 12″ / 13″ / 15″, 2017 iMac, Google ChromeBook Pixel, Dell XPS 15, XPS 13-9350-R1609 13.3″, Lenovo Yoga 900(Yoga 4 Pro), Surface Book, etc. The resolution reaches up to 4K as well as 1080p@60Hz, 1080p@24Hz/50Hz/60Hz, 720p, 480p, 576i, 480i @50Hz/60Hz. You can find it on Amazon for just $8.5 using coupon CDP50OFF.
Huawei was one of the first OEMs to roll out a roadmap for a beta version for its smartphones back in August when Google first announced Android 10. The Chinese tech giant is moving swiftly, perhaps spurred by the US trade ban. The brand has now rolled out the roadmap for pushing the stable version of EMUI 10 based on Android 10.
The leaked roadmap that reached us courtesy of 9to5google shows that over 30 Huawei and Honor models will get the update at different times. The stable version will be launched on September 19 on board the Mate 30 series. In November, the P30 and P30 Pro will get the update which will potentially make them the first existing models to get the update. The P30 series will keep the Google Services which will likely be absent on the Mate 30 but Huawei is said to be working on a solution to adding Google apps.
More Huawei models plus Honor models will get their update in December and these models include; Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 RS, Mate 20X (4G), Honor 20, Honor View 20 and Honor 20 Pro. The next update is scheduled for March 2020 and will see the Mat 10 series, P30 Lite and P20 series getting the model.
Huawei did not list the entire 30+ models that would get the new update but the models are scheduled to start getting the Android 10 update sometime in Q2 2020.
OPPO has already announced the OPPO A9 2020 in Pakistan, a week before it arrives in India. This is its first phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 665 processor.
The OPPO A9 2020 (CPH1937/CPH1939) has a 6.5” Waterdrop Sunlight Screen as OPPO calls it. The resolution is 1600 x 720 and it has a screen-to-body ratio of 89%. OPPO says the dynamic pixel adjustment allows you to see what is on your screen even under strong sunlight. There is also a Blue Shield that filters harmful blue light and protects users from eye fatigue. The back of the phone has a 3D design for a better grip and OPPO says its Space Purple and Marine Green color variants are inspired by nature.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset and is paired with 4GB or 8GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 128GB of storage on both variants. Thanks to a triple card slot, owners will be able to use two nano-SIM cards and a MicroSD card (256GB max.) at the same time.
The A9 2020 has quad rear cameras – a 48MP f/1.8 primary camera, an 8MP f/2.25 119° ultrawide angle camera, and two 2MP f/2.4 cameras. It also has a 16MP f/2.0 front-facing camera with AI beautification. The phone has electronic image stabilization and an Ultra Night Mode 2.0 that also works with ultrawide angle photos.
The OPPO A9 2020 has stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos. It runs Color OS 6.0.1 based on Android 9 with software features such as Game Boost 2.0 for smoother and more responsive gaming, HyperBoost, Game Space, Game Assistant, and a Riding Mode that mutes all notifications, declines calls and automatically texts back callers. It also has Face Unlock and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
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OPPO A9 2020 triple card slot
OPPO A9 2020 stereo speakers
Another selling point of the phone is its massive 5000mAh battery which also supports reverse charging. There is no mention of fast charging on the spec sheet but it does charge via a MicroUSB port which is disappointing.
OPPO has not yet revealed details about its pricing and availability.
Ahead of the September 16 launch of the third-generation Vivo NEX model dubbed Nex 3 5G, a Vivo model said to be the full-screen flagship phone has appeared on the database of benchmarking outfit GeekBench.
The mobile phone is listed with the model name Vivo V1924A and will be making its debut with an Android Pie OS and 8GB of RAM. The chipset on board is listed as “msmnile” which is a codename for either the Snapdragon 855 and 855+ chips. However, the NEX 3 is expected to be fired up by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset.
Coming to the benchmark score, the NEX 3 5G got a single-core test score of 3,627 and 11,347 points on the Geekbench 4’s multi-core tests. The single and multi-core scores are in line with what other devices powered by the same chip have achieved. Apart from these scanty details, the GeekBench listing doesn’t reveal anything else.
However, the device had earlier appeared on the website of China’s Telecoms regulatory agency (TENAA) for certification giving us a clear view of not just the design but the specs lineup. To recall, the Vivo NEX 3 has a dimension of 167.4 x 76.1 x 9.4mm and weighs 218.5 grams. The handset is fitted with a 6.89-inch S-AMOLED display that carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2256 pixels. The display of the NEX 3 is integrated with an in-display fingerprint sensor. There will be a 4G-only and 5G models. The device may also come with a 12GB RAM variant.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 is one of the most anticipated flagships in the second half of the year and we expect Xiaomi to blow our minds just as it has done with its predecessors. There have been leaks regarding the phone’s specs already but today, images of the phone’s tempered glass have surfaced.
The tempered glass shows that Xiaomi will not be going with any of the popular trends such as a punch hole or a notch or even the new waterfall display design. Yes, the glass does have a certain degree of curvature to it but it is more like that of the Samsung Galaxy Note9 than that of the Vivo NEX 3.
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Mi MIX 4 display glass
Mi MIX 4 display glass
Mi MIX 4 display glass
We are not yet sure but it appears Xiaomi will be going with a pop-up selfie design similar to that of the Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro. Other rumors we have heard include a 90Hz refresh rate and a 2K resolution.
The phone is also expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, have wireless charging, a 108MP primary rear camera, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 5G version.
There are rumors that Xiaomi will announce the Mi MIX 4 on September 24. We expect more details of the phone will surface before then.
Are you looking for a best-buy in the midrange segment? If so, there are a lot of smartphones released during the last months which correspond to this description, including some of the main mid-rangers from the best brands. We recently saw the debut of the Redmi Note 8 that is the successor of the best-selling Xiaomi phone of the year, as well as Samsung Galaxy A50s which is the successor of one of the best-selling Samsung mid-rangers. Alongside these two handsets, even the Realme 5 hitten the market and it is the last affordable phone from Oppo’s sub-brand which is rivaling Redmi in the Asian market. All of these devices offer a well-balanced specs sheet at a very affordable price, that is why we think comparing them is an amazing idea for whoever is searching for the best value for money device in the sub-€200 segment.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Oppo Realme 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A50s
Quad 12 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
13 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
13 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/2.0, f/2.2 and f/2.2
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 10W
4000 mAh, fast charging 18W
4000 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
Unfortunately, we do not get a premium design with any of these handsets. In order to launch them at very affordable prices, the manufacturers decided to build them with a plastic body. So do not expect an amazing build quality, neither a premium look. Realme 5 is the only splash resistant phone here, while the Samsung Galaxy A50s is the only with an in-display fingerprint reader. Which would be your choice basing on these elements?
Display
As you probably understood if your smartphone-addicted, given that it comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner, the Samsung Galaxy A50s has a Super AMOLED panel too. Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5 both come with an IPS display (Realme 5 even has a lower HD resolution), while thanks to the AMOLED technology Galaxy A50s offers deeper blacks and more brilliant colors. That is why I would prefer its display over its rivals. The display size is more or less the same, Redmi Note 8 is just slightly smaller than its opponents with a 6.3-inch size and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Specs & Software
According to overall benchmark scores and to the user experience a lot of people verified, the Snapdragon 665 chipset found on the Redmi Note 8 and Realme 5 is slightly more performing than the Exynos 9610 found on the Galaxy A50s. But the difference is so marginal that I would not mind. Instead, you should note that, unlike the Redmi Note 8 and the Galaxy A50s, Realme 5 does not have a memory configuration with 6 GB of RAM but it stops at just 4 GB. In each case, you get a highly customized user interface based on Android 9. If I had to choose depending on the potential performance, I would go for the Redmi Note 8.
Camera
The darker focal aperture of the Samsung Galaxy A50s alongside the inferior main sensor of the Realme 5 would let me define the Redmi Note 8 as the best camera phone of the comparison, at least when it comes to rear cameras. If we talk about front cameras, the Samsung Galaxy A50s is a lot better thanks to its superior 32 MP snapper.
Battery
The higher battery capacity of the Realme 5 and its lower display resolution will make it last a lot more on a single charge than both the Galaxy A50s and Redmi Note 8. So Realme 5 is undoubtedly the winner of the battery comparison.
Price
Redmi Note 8 starts from about €130/$145, just like the Realme 5, while Samsung is yet to unveil the price of the Galaxy A50s, but we expect it to cost about €250/$275 in India. Samsung Galaxy A50s looks like a slightly better device thanks to its better display and selfie camera, but if that will be its price, Redmi Note 8 has a way higher value for money. At the end of the day, you should go for the Realme 5 only if you need a monster battery, while Galaxy A50s and Redmi Note 8 are better options for the rest.
Huawei and the US are not exactly on their best terms despite the recent reprieve from the Trump administration. Currently, the telecommunications giant cannot buy or sell products to US companies for new devices. This is turning out to be incredibly damaging to the world’s second-largest smartphone maker, who relies on a number of American components to make its products. In fact, software solutions from companies like Microsoft and Google do not have viable replacements, making the ban even more damaging for Huawei.
Huawei also has products like the Matebook which runs on US based Microsoft’s Windows OS
But this ban affects US companies like Google as well, who have been Huawei’s long-time partners. In fact, Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, recently said that the US ban on Huawei was both unfair and un-American. He calls for better transparency in Huawei’s case asking for more evidence. He further revealed that whenever Microsoft has approached the Trump administration about the Huawei case, it often gets a vague answer like, “Well, if you knew what we knew, you would agree with us.” Microsoft’s reply would often be, ‘Great, show us what you know so we can decide for ourselves. That’s the way this country works.’
He further warned that the Trump administrations ban could expand beyond Huawei possibly affecting the competitiveness of US companies on a global scale. He says “You can’t be a global technology leader if you can’t bring your technology to the globe.”
Smith believes the solution to this is working together on a global scale. Implementing standards for privacy and data collection that are accepted on an international level, including China, is the way to move forward.
Despite the obstacle Huawei is facing as regards the use of Google services, the tech giant is scheduled to go ahead with the launch of the Mate 30 series on September 19. The series is comprised of the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. Majority of the leaks have focused on the Mate 30 Pro but the tempered glass protector for the Mate 30 was outed online recently. The leaked tempered glass basically confirms the design of the display.
As shown in the leaked image, the Mate 30 adopts the notch design but the size of the notch is smaller than that of the Mate 30 Pro. The notch is just wide enough to house two camera sensors. Also, the screen doesn’t show any sign of a curved-edge screen like the Mate 30 Pro so, it is likely a flat-screen with ultra-slim bezels on all sides. An earlier leak of the display panel for the Mate 30 matches with this leaked tempered glass.
The Mate 30 had earlier been revealed to bring along support for an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device may join the Mate 30 Pro to be powered by a Hisilicon Kirin 990 5G chipset. There will also be a 4G version still packing a Kirin 990 SoC. However, the Mate 30 may be restricted to the Krin 990 chip without the 5G modem. In addition, Mate 30 is also expected to bring support for wireless charging.
Touted as one of the world’s leading smart lighting brand, Yeelight offers a wide selection of smart home lighting products such as table lights, furnishing lights, ambiance lights, and smart lighting control products.
The coveted brand has now teamed up with LightInTheBox to offer two of its well-received products for considerably reduced prices. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.
Yeelight USB Powered Small Night Light
Marketed as a Xiaomi Ecosystem Product, the Yeelight USB Powered Small Night Light is quite easy to install as it comes with a hook, adhesive tape. Furthermore, it can be magnetized so there’s no need for using screws, nuts or any sort of other tools.
It has an advanced built-in light sensor and PIR motion sensor. The sensor offers a 120 wide trigger angle with a sensing range of 5-7 meters for a better experience. It has three modes including ON, OFF, and AUTO.
The white-tinted Yeelight USB Powered Small Night Light would normally set you back $24.63, but you can now buy it for just $10.99 from LightInTheBox. This is a noteworthy 55 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.
You can visit this link to check out more details about the Yeelight USB Powered Small Night Light and place your order. Note that the Lightning Sale is slated to end shortly.
This plug-to-use sensor night light from Yeelight is ideal for the corridor, bedroom, stairs, and other dark corners of your home. With 2500K color temperature, it has a gentle effect even on tender eyes so you can use it in the baby’s room without worrying about any sort adverse effect.
It is equipped with wisdom recognition feature that automatically identifies whether day or night and adjusts the light intensity accordingly. Moreover, it has a built-in photosensor that determines the brightness of the ambient light.
When you activate the constant light mode, it lights up at night and turns off during the day automatically. The feature-rich Yeelight YLYD03YL usually retails for $12.31, but much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, it is now available for only $6.59 on LightInTheBox.
This 46 percent off is currently available on the white color option of the night light. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the Lightning Sale wraps up.
On the eve of Smart Living 2020 event on Septemeber 17, Xiaomi will be launching various new smart products and new Mi TV in India. In a couple of new teasers via Twitter, Xiaomi revealed some of the unknown features of the upcoming Mi TVs. Along with several new product launches, the Chinese giant will bring Netflix support across the Mi TVs. Xiaomi officially confirmed this “biggest update” via its official @MiTVIndia Twitter handle.
"Kabhi kabhi lagta hai apun hi bhagwaan hai." 😉
Dropping the biggest hint of the season. Turn up the volume and listen to this. Tell us your guess with #MiTV in comments.
Xiaomi teased a video with Netflix chime accompanying a dialogue from a popular Indian title Sacred Games. However, so far Netflix support on Android-based Mi TVs was only possible by using either the Amazon Fire Stick or external Android TV Box. So, the official Netflix support is a precious gift and welcome move from Xiaomi India.
Unfortunately, Xiaomi didn’t confirm the availability of Netflix on existing Mi TVs. We have to wait for official words at the launch event on September 17.
Apart from the Netflix support, Xiaomi Global VP and MD of Xiaomi India, Manu Kumar Jain confirmed the launch of “the biggest and the best Mi TV in India.” He also threw some light on the TV specs, including 4K resolution support and 65-inch display size. He also said he’ll reveal more details about the TV if the post gets retweeted more than 65000 times.
In China, Xiaomi has already unveiled the 65-inch TV for the price ranging between Rs 30000 and Rs 70000. OnePlus is also preparing to launch its maiden smart TV on September 26th with a premium offering. It would be interesting to see healthy competition between these two rival Chinese companies in the smart TV market.
The Xiaomi 10000mAh Wireless Power Bank Youth Edition like the name says has a 10000mAh capacity. It also supports 2-way 18W wired fast charging and 10W wireless charging. You are definitely wondering what has changed since these are the same features as that of the regular version.
First, the Youth Edition now has a polycarbonate body instead of an aluminum alloy metal casing like the standard edition. The change in material means it is now lighter and less thick. Xiaomi says the weight has reduced by 75 grams and thickness has reduced by 1.8 millimeters.
The power bank also comes in two color variants – black and white, unlike the standard version that is only available in black. Last but not least is the lower price tag at ¥129 (~$18), which is ¥20 (~$3) less than the price of the standard version.
Other than these differences, you still get the same experience and functionality such as Qi wireless charging, a full-sized USB output port, and a USB Type-C port that doubles as both input and output port. There are also four LEDs for battery level indication and a fifth LED for wireless charging.
It will work with a variety of devices including the iPhone XS, the Galaxy S9, and the Mi 9. It also has nine built-in protections including foreign metal object detection.
The Xiaomi 10000mAh Wireless Power Bank Youth Edition is available for pre-order on the Youpin store and will go on sale at 10 AM on September 12.
Xiaomi has quietly launched a new pocket photo printer on Xiaomi Mall. The device is expected to up for crowdfunding on September 11. The Mi Portable Photo Printer will adopt a crowdfunding price of 299 yuan while retailing will start at 349 yuan after the exercise. It is expected to start shipping from October 2.
The Mi Pocket Photo Printer should rank among the smallest photo printers around. The outer casing is made of ABS/PC fireproof material with a finish that gives it an exquisite and beautiful finish. The entire device has only three buttons and is the size of a power bank. The portable printer can print photos in 3-inch sizes. It uses ZINK inkless printing technology, supports AR photos and music. The slider is loaded with paper and the photo paper can be printed easily.
Thanks to the support for AR technology, the print formats available are numerous, using the MIJIA app. You can still shoot or upload any video when you print photos and then use the Mijia APP to scan photos. Thus, you can experience the real and dynamic AR photos at any time. There several fun templates that can be deployed towards shooting creative photos.
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The OPPO Reno 2 is quite an irresistible smartphone that sports a mammoth 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with 2400×1080 pixels resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner for added protection. Under the hood, it packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Octa-core 2.2GHz processor, along with Adreno 616 GPU.
