Nubia Red Magic 3S vs Black Shark 2 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 2: Specs Comparison

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Sep 5, 2019

Yesterday, Samsung announced the Exynos 980 processor, its first mobile phone processor with an integrated 5G modem. However, the Exynos 980 isn’t a flagship chipset but a mid-range one, and today, Vivo has announced it will launch a phone powered by the new chipset later this year.

Yes, Vivo will announce a mid-range 5G smartphone this year and it will have an Exynos processor under its hood. This is a big move for Samsung and Vivo! The smartphone should be the first Vivo phone not to be powered by a Qualcomm or MediaTek processor.

Vivo first confirmed the use of Samsung Exynos 980 processor, vivo said Samsung has developed this processor, this year will release the Exynos 980 smartphone, Exynos 980 is Samsung's first integrated 5G SoC, support SA / NSA, A77 architecture CPU. pic.twitter.com/agauTd2vPO

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) September 5, 2019

Samsung has been making big strides this year with its semi-conductor business. Its Exynos processors have not only powered its own phones this year but have also been found in Motorola’s One Action and One Vision smartphones. Now, it is making its way into a Vivo smartphone.

The Exynos 980 is an 8nm octa-core processor with 2x high-performance Cortex-A77 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and 6x efficient Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It has a Mali-G76 MP5 GPU which is said to be built for gaming. It supports LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 and eMMC 5.1 storage. The maximum display resolution supported is WQHD+ and supports 20MP dual cam and 108MP single camera. The chipset also supports WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS.

There is also an NPU which works with the DSP for AI-related tasks and better camera features. Its 5G modem also supports 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G networks and provides up to 2.55 Gbps speeds for 5G.

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Xiaomi to announce new wireless charging technology tomorrow

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Sep 5, 2019

Xiaomi currently holds the record for the fastest wireless charging technology. The 20W fast wireless charging technology was announced for the Mi 9 and is yet to show up in another Xiaomi device. Nevertheless, Xiaomi is set to unveil a new wireless charging technology tomorrow that is faster than the current one.

The official Weibo account for Xiaomi Mobile announced today that it will unveil a new wireless charging technology designed for the 5G era. The attached poster shows a charge-time graph where wireless charging technology surpasses wired charging in the future.

Xiaomi’s new wireless charging technology will definitely be faster than 20W but we don’t know if it will surpass Huawei’s 30W wireless charger which was certified by the FCC last month. Unfortunately, the 30W wireless charger will reportedly only charge the Mate 30 Pro at 25W.

Xiaomi is marketing this new wireless charging technology for 5G devices and it makes sense since 5G phones need bigger batteries due to the technology’s power consumption. So when it launches, we expect it to be available on Xiaomi’s upcoming 5G devices such as the Mi 9S and the Mi MIX 4 5G.

(Source, Via)

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Energizer E241 and E241S feature phones with KaiOS, 3G/4G launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Sep 5, 2019

Energizer has unveiled a couple of new feature phones at IFA 2019 dubbed Energizer E241 and E214S. The two phones adopt a similar design but differ in the aspect of cellular connectivity. The E241 comes with 3G connectivity while the E241S has 4G connectivity onboard.

The feature phones pack a 2.4-inch non-touch sensitive screen and also utilise the traditional T9 physical keyboard. There is a round navigation button just under the screen which is also the Google Assistant.

Both phones run KaiOS that brings some level of smartness” to feature phones. The OS brings along some frequently used apps that are pre-installed such as WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, Google Assistant, and Google Maps. There is even a KaiStore which offers users dozens more apps to choose from.

Both the Energizer E217 and E217S feature dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi, and GPS. The phone equally packs a 1,900 mAh battery that can last for 6 days on standby, 28 hours of calling, and 9 hours of video playback. You also get rear and front cameras on both models with the rear camera having an LED flash.

As for the pricing, the 3G-enabled Energizer E241 is priced at €29.99 while the E241S with 4G connectivity comes with a €34.99 price tag. Both phones will be available in black or blue colour options.

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Oppo’s updated SuperVOOC features 50w+ fast charging, coming soon

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Airyl Jaszly

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Sep 5, 2019

OPPO Vice President Brian Shen revealed the big move that OPPO is about to unveil. According to the Shen, OPPO will soon be updating their SuperVOOC fast charging to be even more impressive than it already is. Yes, SuperVOOC is getting faster, and it’s speculated to become the world’s highest capacity mass produced fast charging solution.

The current version of SuperVOOC fast charging is rated at 50W, so pushing this higher would be a fairly impressive feat. No specific numbers have been given yet, but even a slight improvement would already be a worthy upgrade. These are some staggering speeds already, seeing it go higher would be ridiculous.

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Brian Shen also announced that the new OPPO Reno device, the Oppo Reno2 5G, will feature support for the new and upgraded SuperVOOC. Regrettably, Shen Yiren did not disclose the release time of the new OPPO Reno, though he did not rule out the possibility that we would see it launch this year.

Unfortunately, it seems like the previous devices with SuperVOOC support won’t support the new version of the fast charging technology. This includes popular devices like the OPPO R15 and R17, though this was to be expected. We’re definitely looking forward to the new SuperVOOC technology, as well as the devices that will support it.

UPDATE: A Weibo post from Brian Shen claims that the updated SuperVOOC version will feature a rating of 80W. The post can be seen below. Apparently it’ll also be able to completely charge a 4000mAh battery in 20 minutes.

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Xiaomi India to announce new smart home products on September 17

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Sep 5, 2019

Xiaomi India has announced today that it will have an event on September 17 where it plans to announce multiple smart-home devices.

According to Manu Kumar Jain, head of Xiaomi India, the event will be the biggest smart-home devices launch in India. While there is no info on what products will be unveiled, the poster does include a TV. However, we are not sure if this is a Mi TV or the 70-inch Redmi TV.

It makes sense that a new TV will be announced seeing as OnePlus is scheduled to announce its very first smart TV in India a little over a week after the Xiaomi event. A lot of folks are excited about the OnePlus TV, and with Xiaomi being the leader in India’s smart TV market, it sure wouldn’t want to lose market share.

Xiaomi has a plethora of smart home products, so it is hard to guess which ones will be announced at the event. Nevertheless, we have a few guesses too which include a water filter, a new air purifier, a successor to the Mi Body Composition Scale which already launched in China back in April, and new security cameras.

We expect Xiaomi will tease some of these products in the days leading up to the event.

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Realme Q Pricing and Availability: Everything you wanted to know!

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Jeet

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Sep 5, 2019

Realme has today finally launched the Realme Q smartphone in China, after weeks of teasing its features. As expected, the smartphone has turned out to be a re-branded model of the Realme 5 Pro that was recently launched in India.

We have already covered the launch of Realme Q and you read it to know all the details on its specifications. Below are the phone’s pricing and availability details in China.

The Realme Q is being offered in three variants:

4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage: 998 Yuan (~$140)
6GB RAM + 64GB internal storage: 1,198 Yuan (~$168)
8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage: 1,498 Yuan (~$210)

The pre-orders for the Realme Q smartphone begins from today in China. The smartphone is being offered in two color options — Green and Blue. These are the same color options that’s available in India as Sparkling Blue and Crystal Green for Realme 5 Pro.

As for the specifications, the phone features a 6.5-inch IPS Full HD+ LCD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE octa-core chipset. It comes with 4/6/8 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, there’s a quad-camera setup on the back consisting of 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens. On the front, it comes with a 16MP snapper.

The smartphone runs ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie operating system and is backed by a 4,035mAh battery that supports 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

Nubia Red Magic 3S Pricing & Availability: All you need to Know

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Joel Joseph

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Sep 5, 2019

Nubia just announced its new gaming flagship in China called as the Nubia Red Magic 3S. As the name suggests, the phone is very similar to the Red Magic 3 that was announced back in April in China but comes with a few upgrades in the processor and cooling department. What’s interesting is that the Red Magic 3S starts at a cheaper price tag than its predecessor, offering tremendous value for money.

nubia red magic 3s silver 2 — Red Magic 3S

Nubia Red Magic 3S Pricing & Variants

8GB RAM + 128GB ROM (Silver Storm color) – 2999 yuan ($420)
12GB RAM + 256GB ROM (Red & Blue color) – 3799 yuan ($531)

Nubia Red Magic 3S China & Global Availability

Nubia Red Magic 3S will go on sale on September 9 at 10 AM in China via the company’s official store. It looks like the Black color version of the phone should go on sale sometime later in September.

Nubia has also confirmed that the Nubia Red Magic 3S will be released globally in October 2019. Even India should get the new model sometime after October as the old Red Magic 3 was released in India this June.

Since the Nubia Red Magic 3S and Black Shark 2 Pro both feature Snapdragon 855+ and start exactly at the same price tag of 2999 yuan ($420), it’s worth taking a look at the variants and pricing of the BS2Pro for reference. We’ll compare the specs of the two gaming flagships later in another article.

The Black Shark 2 Pro Pricing is as follows:

12GB RAM + 128GB ROM – 2999 Yuan ($420)
12GB RAM + 256GB ROM – 3499 Yuan ($490)

So in terms of RAM and storage, the Black Shark 2 Pro definitely has an advantage. A detailed comparison is on its way later today.

Meanwhile, which design do you prefer between the Nubia Red Magic 3S and the Black Shark 2 Pro?

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — Black Shark 2 Pro

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New Yeelight desk lamp boasts a 40-hour battery life

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Sep 5, 2019

Yeelight should be a familiar name if you are conversant with products made by companies under Xiaomi‘s ecosystem. The company behind the brand is actually Qingdao Yilianke Information Technology Co., Ltd. and it is best known for its light-related products which include smart bulbs, desk lamps, and LED strips. Its latest product is a desk lamp that can last up to 40 hours on a single charge.

The Yeelight Rechargeable Folding Desk Lamp as the name translates to is made from a lightweight material. It comes in two color variants – red and white, and has an anti-slip base.

The desk lamp opens to a 120° angle and has a luminous flux of 200 Lumens and a color temperature of 3700k which is similar to natural white light. It also has a color rendering index value over 90 which means the original color of an illuminated object is less distorted.

The Yeelight desk lamp has a 1800mAh lithium battery that can last up to 40 hours. There are three light modes – a reading mode which lasts for 4 hours, a “computer mode” which lasts 8 hours, and a “living mode” that actually lasts 40 hours.

The desk lamp can be charged using a power bank, connected to your computer’s USB port or a supported charger. It has a power input rating of 5V 1A.

The Yeelight Rechargeable Folding Desk Lamp is priced at ¥89 (~$12). It is already available for purchase on the Youpin online store.

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Redmi K20, K20 Pro available in Pearl White edition in India

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Sep 5, 2019

Xiaomi India announced a new color scheme for the recently-launched Redmi K20 series. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro phones had gone official in India back in July 2019 in three color gradients, namely Glacier Blue, Flame Red and Carbon Fiber Black. The latest addition to this list is Pearl White. The new color does not command a premium over the other gradients. Xiaomi is currently selling the base variants of both devices in India.

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Pearl White is currently on sale in India. Interested customers can pick one up from Flipkart, Mi.com or Mi Home stores.

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro shares certain features like the 6.39-inch full HD+ display, with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels protected by Gorilla Glass certification. Both smartphones use a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera and draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery. While the K20 gets 18W charging, the K20 Pro features 27W fast charging. Both devices run on Android 9.0 Pie-based MIUI 10. They are also blessed with in-screen fingerprint sensors.

The Redmi K20 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Redmi K20 Pro features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of native storage. Both devices boast of a 48-megapixel triple camera setup at the rear. While the K20 uses a Sony IMX582 primary sensor, the K20 Pro uses an ungraded Sony IMX586. The 13-megapixel wide-angle sensor and an8-megapixel depth sensor can be found on both devices.

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Pricing

The base variant of the Redmi K20 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at Rs. 21,999 (~$306). The 6GB + 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 23,999 (~$333). The Redmi K20 Pro with 6GB of RAM + 128GB of storage is available at Rs. 27,999 (~$390). While the higher-spec 8GB variant starts at Rs. 30,999 (~$431).

Xiaomi has announced a Rs. 1,000 discount on the Pearl White edition of the K20 and the K20 Pro, exclusively for HDFC Bank Credit Card holders. The offer is valid only on purchases made at Mi.com. This effectively brings down the prices of the K20 and the K20 Pro to Rs. 20,999 (~$292) and Rs. 26,999 (~$375) respectively.

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Honor President confirms Honor V30 5G, will run Kirin 990

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Airyl Jaszly

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Sep 5, 2019

In the media interview after the Wuhan Honor Conference, Honor President George Zhao reaffirmed that we’ll definitely be seeing Honor’s 5G phone by the end of the year. This time however, he names the device as the Honor V30 5G, and on top of that he also hints that the the processor the device will run is launching within the next two days.

This is a pretty clear admission that the Honor V30 5G will come running the Kirin 990, since it’s set to launch at IFA and in China tomorrow. This is pretty big news if it’s true, since it basically confirms that we’re getting a brand new and powerful 5G device in the Honor V30 5G fairly soon, and it’s going to be more affordable than Huawei’s options.

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According to previous reports, the Kirin 990 5G will be the world’s first 5G SoC chip based on the 7nm FinFET Plus EUV process. The biggest advantage of this process over the previous generation 7nm process is addition of EUV lithography to further increase transistor density. This helps in enhancing the chip performance per unit area and reducing power consumption overall.

With so many competitors planning to throw their hats into the 5G market, it’s beginning to look like there’ll be some very heated competition. As someone who enjoys watching a competitive market and more options, I’m really excited for the prospects of what’s coming soon. Hopefully this leads to some affordable 5G devices really soon.

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Huawei Unveils Two New Products under the Children’s Watch 3 Series

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 5, 2019

The Huawei Plus 10Plus conference which kicked-off this afternoon witnessed the official unveiling of two new products under Huawei’s children’s watch 3 line. The recently unveiled products include the Huawei Children’s Watch 3s and Huawei Children’s Watch 3X.

The Huawei children’s watch 3s adopts an eye-catching gradual design, paired with other equally appealing elements such as a porous silicone strap. The watch has an IP68 waterproof rating, which allows submersion in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes.

The Huawei Children’s Watch 3X is nothing short of awe-inspiring as well. Featuring a bounce-back strap, the watch offers a comfortable wearing experience even for a longer duration. Moreover, it comes with IP67 waterproof capabilities so that you can wear the Children’s Watch 3X while washing your hands without worrying about damaging the watch.

Huawei Children’s Watch 3 Series boasts over a whopping fifteen dial preset, and even supports a custom dial for superior customization experience. The device uses Huawei AI multiple AI positioning algorithm for accurate location, and it can be position both indoors, as well as outdoors.

Furthermore, it supports 4G full Netcom and is compatible with three leading operators in China, and more than 200 countries and regions across the globe. Touted as a ‘talking encyclopedia,’ the device comes with an intelligent voice assistant, which kids can use for puzzle words, encyclopedia questions and answers, and more.

Given that the watch features built-in pocket stories, numerous words, scallop words, Xinhua dictionary and a myriad of other useful applications, it seems safe to call it a mini assistant for children that they can wear on their wrists. The Huawei Children’s Watch 3X houses a 5MP camera with voice photo, real-time video sharing, cloud photo album support.

Aside from that, the camera supports cloud photo album, AI recognition, and children’s exploration of the world. The Huawei Children’s Watch 3s will set you back 688 yuan (about $96.28) and it will go up for pre-sale starting September 17th, and on sale on September 25th.

The Huawei Children’s Watch 3X will go up for pre-sale bearing a 1088 yuan (about $152.28) price tag on October 18th. It will be officially on sale from October 25th.

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Nubia Red Magic 3S launched with SD855+, 5000mAh battery & Competitive Pricing!

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Joel Joseph

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Sep 5, 2019

Nubia has officially launched the new Red Magic 3S gaming smartphone in China today, which will succeed the Red Magic 3 that was announced back in April. The phone carries forward all the good features of its previous generation model like a gamer-centric design, virtual shoulder buttons, and a large battery while improving upon the chipset speed and cooling setup to its boost performance.

Nubia Red Magic 3S Design

Design-wise, the Nubia Red Magic 3S retains almost all of the visual aspects of its predecessor. It is actually very hard to tell the new model apart from the old one, if not for the design of the air vent. The new design makes it look less like an air vent and more like a transformers logo.

There are some subtle changes in the antenna design as well, but they are not prominent. Overall, the new Red Magic 3S is nearly identical to the original Red Magic 3. Even the front remains the same with thin bezels on top as well as bottom and trapezoid-shaped speaker vents.

As for the colors, the Red Magic 3S comes in a new Silver Storm color, that I personally loved. There are two more colors available, Black, and Red & Blue, both of which were available on the previous model. RGB lighting at the back will also ensure that the phone looks cool during gameplay. Given its similarity with its predecessor, it isn’t surprising to see its dimensions (171.7 x 78.5 x 9.65mm) and weight (215g) remain unchanged.

Nubia Red Magic 3S Specs

The Red Magic 3S comes with a large 6.65-inch FHD AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch refresh rate. The screen brightness goes up to 430 nits and with support for DC dimming, you should be comfortable gaming even at night.

The new model gets its big upgrade in the processor department. Just like the Black Shark 2 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 3S is also using the new Snapdragon 855+ processor with 8GB /12GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.0 ROM variants.

The phone still comes with a single Sony IMX586 48MP sensor at the back with f/1.7 aperture lens. There’s support for 1920 fps slo-mo recording and up to 8K video shooting. As for the front camera, there’s a 16MP sensor for selfies. So in the camera department, the new model remains practically unchanged.

For connectivity, the Red Magic 3S features a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual SIM dual standby, Wi-Fi ac, and Bluetooth. There’s a large 5000mAh battery on board with USB PD 27W fast charging support.

As for the OS, the phone runs on the new RedMagic OS 2.1 which is still based on Android 9, but features performance optimizations, new gaming-centric themes, intelligent CPU / GPU scheduling, RedMagic rendering system, and a special game mode.

Nubia Red Magic 3S Gaming Features

Nubia’s new gaming smartphone comes with a setup that performs extremely even while running heavy games. Nubia reveals that the phone scores 510,496 points on AnTutu and 507747 points on Master Lu, which are extremely high! Of course, the real scores could be a bit lower than this (like what happened with the Black Shark Pro 2) but know that the Red Magic 3S will handle all games with ease.

The new model also upgrades the cooling to ICE 2.1 featuring air cooling via a high-efficiency centrifugal fan and water cooling via copper tubes that dissipate heat. The setup looks similar to the old model but the company promises improved heat dissipation with a better air vent design.

There are virtual shoulder buttons on the sides that are extremely useful during gameplay and you can even convert the fingerprint sensor as an additional button. You can add gaming accessories like the RedMagic e-sports box that comes with a headphone jack, type-C charging port, as well as a wired ethernet port!

Nubia Red Magic 3S Pricing & Availability

The Nubia Red Magic 3S starts at 2999 Yuan ($420) for the 8GB + 128GB variant and goes up to 3799 Yuan ($532) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. Note that the 8GB RAM model is limited to the Silver Storm color while the 12GB RAM model comes only in Red & Blue color for now.

The phone is currently up for reservations and will go on sale on September 9 at 10 AM.

Realme Q with SD712 SoC and 48MP quad rear cameras launched in China

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Jeet

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Sep 5, 2019

After teasing the Realme Q smartphone for a few weeks, the Oppo-backed company has today finally launched it in its home country China. As expected, the Realme Q is a re-branded model of the Realme 5 Pro smartphone that was launched in India last month featuring a quad-camera setup.

The Realme Q boasts a 6.5-inch waterdrop-notch IPS Full HD+ LCD display which offers screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The handset promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90.6 percent.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 octa-core processor. The phone comes in three different variants based on the memory configuration — 4GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage.

Coming to the camera configuration, the device features a quad-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera sensor with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens with 4cm focal length and f/2.4 aperture.

On the front side, the smartphone features Sony IMX471 16-megapixel camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The phone’s camera comes with feature like Chroma Boost, Nightscape Mode, PDAF, EIS, 960fps slow-motion video shooting, and 4K video recording at 30fps.

As for the software, the smartphone runs ColorOS 6 which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. It also comes features like HyperBoost 2.0 along with SystemBoost, GameBoost, and AppBoost for enhanced performance.

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Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C port. The device is powered by a 4,035mAh battery which also comes with support for 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology.

The Realme Q comes in two color options — Diamond Green and Drill Blue. The base model with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage is priced at 998 Yuan (approximately $140) while the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant costs 1,198 Yuan (approximately $168). The top-end variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 1,498 Yuan, which roughly converts to $210. All three models are now available for pre-order in China.

Price of 4GB + 64GB: 998 Yuan (~$140)
Price of 6GB + 64GB: 1,198 Yuan (~$168)
Price of 8GB + 128GB: 1,498 Yuan (~$210)
Availability: Now up for pre-order via Realme.com

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Huawei’s EMUI 10 internal beta testing program begins, Starting with the P30 models

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Airyl Jaszly

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Sep 5, 2019

Huawei‘s official Weibo page has announced that the EMUI 10 Beta based on Android 10 is beginning internal recruitment program. For those of you who don’t remember the previous Huawei internal beta testing programs, they’re essentially ways for fans to run beta software and provide feedback during the testing period.

Since it’s beta testing, there are still a whole bunch of bugs and unfinished features here, but it’s still the only way for any fan to get a taste of EMUI 10 early. Anyone with any of the supported devices can technically opt-in to the beta program. The first devices eligible will be the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro while the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X (4G), Mate 20 RS Porsche Design, Glory 20 Series, Glory V20, and the Honor Magic 2 will be eligible later.

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To sign up as a tester, all you need to you need to do is enter the update page settings, sign up for the internal beta testing program and then download the update. As of right now, the super night mode for the camera isn’t working at all, dark mode is still being optimized and a bunch oh EMUI 9.1 themes aren’t working right.

Of course, we expect there to be a lot more in the way of bugs and problems, so if you need your device to be stable then we highly recommend not signing up for the program. If you’re feeling adventurous and would like to provide feedback to Huawei however, then the recruitment period is open and there’s no limit to the amount of people who can sign up.

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Realme XT to debut on September 13 in India

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Sep 5, 2019

On Aug. 20, Realme India had launched the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. At the end of the launch event, the company had revealed that it would be soon launching Realme XT phone with 64-megapixel quad camera system. Today, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed through a tweet that the Realme XT will go official in India on Sept. 13. The same phone will be announced in China on Sept. 20.

And it's time to end the suspense! The #realmeXT will be launched at 12:30 PM on 13th September. Are you XciTed? RT and reply with #realmeXT if you are. pic.twitter.com/TUCBA6ptY7

— Madhav '5'Quad (@MadhavSheth1) September 5, 2019

The tweet from Sheth states that the Realme XT phone will be arriving as India’s first phone with 64-megapixel quad camera system. The launch event will take place at 12:30 on Sept. 13.

Realme XT Specifications

On Aug. 28 i.e. a day before Redmi had launched Redmi Note 8 Pro as the world’s first smartphone with 64-megapixel quad camera setup, Realme had held a special event in China to unleash the Realme XT phone. The event had confirmed the entire specs of the phone.

The Realme XT has a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It offers full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 712 SoC is present under the hood of the device and it is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of LPDDR4X Ram and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

The quad camera system of the phone has Samsung GW1 64-megapixel primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a dedicated macro camera of 2-megapixel and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The front notch of the phone has a 16-megpaixel selfie snapper. It has an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Realme XT Pro is also coming?

A reliable tipster from China had recently claimed that China may receive Realme XT and Realme XT Pro smartphones. The Pro model is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 730G processor and has a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone is rumored to support 30W fast charging. The rest of the specs of the phone are said to be same as its regular edition. There is no information on the pricing of the Realme XT and XT Pro smartphones.

Banggood Launches Super Tech Deals with Great Discounts, Max $130 Off Coupon, and More

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 5, 2019

While online shoppers continue waiting for Banggood’s 13th Anniversary, the Chinese online store is prepping up for the imminent red-letter day by launching amazing promotion sales one after another.

Keeping up with the tradition, Banggood’s latest promo dubbed Super Tech Deals gives you a chance to get your tech greedy hands on a wide range of popular gadgets, and electronic devices without emptying your pocket. In other words, you can buy all products featured on the promo page for lowered prices.

To ensure users can effortlessly find exactly what they are looking for, the aforesaid products have been added to specific categories. The promo has been split into three events including New Arrivals Limited Sale, which kicked off yesterday, the Smartphone 1/2 Price Sale which is slated to start on September 6th, and the $16 Off Coupon, which will be valid from September 9th to September 12th.

The Super Coupon category features two big coupons that you can use to save a considerable amount of money at the time of checking out. The coupon code BGOP7C8 can be used to get $130 off, while coupon code BGBMAXX helps you grab a 45 percent discount.

The Brands New Arrivals section includes top-end smartphones such as the OnePlus 7, and the Ulefone T2, along with a slew of other high-end electronic items that you can buy for lowered prices. Moreover, some of these items have been assigned coupon codes that you can use for a discount.

For instance, the 4GB RAM+128GB ROM Teclast M30 Tablet PC usually retails for $217.59 on Banggood. You can bring its original price down to just $149.99 by applying coupon code BGTM30149P at checkout.

You also get BlitzWolf BW-UP1 Aluminium Alloy 360° Rotating Cover USB 3.0 Flash Drive worth $10.23 as a gift with your order. Note that the coupons will be valid for a limited number of pieces only.

Likewise, you can get great discounts on 150 pieces of each item included under the Top Sellers category. The section features a myriad of top-end electronic items including the Redmi Note 7 smartphone, CHUWI Hi9 Air tablet, etc that you can buy for reduced prices.

The Anniversary Special category offers unmissable snap up deals on 2 pieces of the Xiaomi Mi Play, CHUWI Hi9 Plus and the Redmi 7A. As part of the snap up deals, Banggood users can buy the above-mentioned products for unbelievably reduced prices.

While the Xiaomi Mi Play which usually sells for $214.99 will be available for just $69.99, the CHUWI Hi9 Plus will go up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of $109.99, which is a significant drop in its retail price of $214.99. Similarly, the Redmi 7A which retails for $149.99 will be up for grabs for just $49.99.

The Consumer Electronics section is teeming with products that come in handy in day-to-day life. These smart devices have been split into two sub-categories including Smart Watch & Earphones, and Smart Devices.

More importantly, you can now buy these high-tech products without burning a hole in your pocket. Similarly, the Mobile Phone & Accessories section has been divided into two sections including Cellphone and Phone Accessories.

Each sub-category gives you access to great products that you can buy without breaking the bank. Just like all previously mentioned sections, the Computer & Office category is also brimming with electronic items that you can buy for heavily-discounted prices.

To facilitate the search process, these products have been divided into Laptops & Tablets, and Office Supplies sub-categories. The concluding section on the activity page is called From $9.99 and it includes miscellaneous items such as USB charging cables, phone cases, and more.

You can follow this link to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts and coupons before they expire.

Huawei Enjoy 10 Plus pricing & availability: Everything you wanted to know!

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Sep 5, 2019

Huawei has replaced the last year’s Enjoy 9 Plus smartphone by announcing the all new Enjoy 10 Plus smartphone. The major highlights of the phone are its large-sized notch-less display, pop-up selfie camera, triple rear cameras, large internal storage and a decent battery.

The launch article of the Huawei Enjoy 10 Plus has all the details on its specifications. Here is everything about its pricing and availability in China.

The Enjoy 10 Plus comes in following three models in China such as:

4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,499 Yuan (~$209)
6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,799 Yuan (~$252)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,099 Yuan (~$294)

The pre-orders of the Enjoy 10 Plus begins at 4 PM (local time) in China today. It will be up for purchase for the first time in China from Sept. 10 at 10:08 AM (local time) The three color variants of the smartphone that are listed on its Vmall page are Magic Night Black, Emerald Green and Realm of Sky (Blue). It seems that the Red variant of the phone may debut later.

The Huawei Enjoy 10 Plus is a Kirin 710F chipset powered smartphone. It houses a 6.59-inch IPS LCD notch-less display with full HD+ resolution support. For photography, it features 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system and a pop-up selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery and has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Lenovo A6 Note, K10 Note and Z6 Pro launched in India; Specs, features and price

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