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Xiaomi Promotion Event on GearBest, Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet for Just $29.59 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Aug 30, 2019

Xiaomi doesn’t let its huge fanbase down in terms of offering high-end electronic products that suit their fancy. The Chinese electronics giant offers a wide range of smartphones, smart wearables, and even electronic scooters that boast an array of impressive features.

On the downside, Xiaomi-branded products aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook. A feature-rich electronic item from Xiaomi would normally set you back a pretty penny whether you’re buying t from an online or an offline store.

Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans who are living on a tight budget, the company teams up with Gearbest from time to time to offer great discounts on products across various categories. The company has launched the Gearbest Best Xiaomi Deals in collaboration with the Chinese online store.

As part of this recently kicked-off promo, Gearbest is offering its loyal users an unmissable chance to grab up to 50 percent off on a myriad of products that have carefully been added to specific categories.

We will be checking out the discounts you can get on the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet, and show how you can save more money at checkout.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet International Version

After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time, the long-awaited Mi Band 3 successor was finally launched earlier this year. Dubbed as the Mi Band 4, the recently launched smart bracelet from Xiaomi usually retails for $83.14.

Designed for sports and fitness enthusiasts, this feature-laden smart bracelet has now gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag of only $35.99 on Gearbest. Moreover, you can even extend this 57 percent discount with the help of coupon code GBBAND4MI.

The coupon helps you grab an extra $6.40 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Mi Band 4 smart bracelet further down to only $29.59 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon during the check out process. Moreover, you can get 10 percent off if you order two or more items.

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 offers the following features:

0.95 inch AMOLED color display with 120 x 240 pixels resolution

Bluetooth 5.0 BLE for enhanced connectivity speed and efficiency

5ATM water-resistant rating (up to 50 meters)

Backed by a 135mAh battery that lasts over 20 days on a single charge

Alipay offline payment support

Built-in heart rate record, sleep monitor, sedentary reminder, and more

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 smart bracelet and place your order. With 3633 pieces already sold at the time of writing, this promo is on the verge of wrapping up.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet International Version

Lenovo Z6 Pro, K10 Note and A6 Note to launch in India on September 5

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Aug 30, 2019

Lenovo has scheduled a launch event in India on 5th September where the company will be launching its flagship smartphone Lenovo Z6 Pro which was launched in China earlier this year. Along with the Z6 Pro, Lenovo will also launch two other phones in India — Lenovo K10 Note and Lenovo A6 Note.

The company has already sent out media invites for the launch event which reveals that the Lenovo K10 Note will feature triple rear cameras, rear fingerprint sensor and a gradient finish on the back, similar to the Z6 Lite.

The K10 Note comes with the tagline ‘Born to Play’ which suggests that it might be a gaming-centric smartphone. On the other hand, the Lenovo A6 Note has a tagline that reads ‘Capture Stunning Photos’ and the invite reveals that the A6 Note will feature dual rear cameras with accents around the camera ring, rear fingerprint sensor and water-drop notch display. To know the complete specs, we’ll have to wait for the official launch.

As for the specs of the Lenovo Z6 Pro, it flaunts a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, waterdrop notch, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen also comes integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader.

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The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset clocked at 2.84GHz. It comes in three variants — 6/8/12 GB RAM and three internal storage options — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. There’s a Coldfront liquid cooling technology regulates the internal temperature of the device.

The smartphone features 48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera sensors on the back with AI Hyper Video feature. On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 32 MP snapper. The ZUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS comes pre-loaded on the device and for the optimised gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration feature. It is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

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Get Great Discounts on Useful and Fashionable Backpacks on LightinTheBox

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Aug 30, 2019

A backpack usually refers to a large bag that you can use to carry all sorts of things on your back, especially when you go camping, or traveling. From the ones that kids use to carry their books to school, to those designed to survive harsh environments, backpacks aren’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

If you are searching for a backpack that suits all your adventurous lifestyle and come in handy in day to day life without emptying your pocket, you have come to the right place. LightinTheBox is doling out noteworthy discounts on amazing backpacks that are highly likely to suit your fancy. Let’s check them out!

Xiaomi Millet Backpack

Available in eye-catching color options including black, blushing pink, light green, orange, yellow, blue, and dark blue, the Xiaomi Millet Backpack is designed to comfortably accommodate a 13.3-inch laptop and a slew of other important stuff.

This unisex backpack is made using high-quality nylon fiber for durability and reliability. As part of its Lightning Sale, LightinTheBox is offering the Xiaomi Millet Backpack for a lowered price of only $8.40.

This is a noteworthy 53 percent reduction in its original asking price of $17.81. To avail of this great discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. With only 20 pieces remaining, the Lightning Sale will end shortly.

Xiaomi Millet Backpack

Xiaomi Mi Classic Business Style Men Commuter Backpack

Looking for an inexpensive, yet durable 17L capacity backpack you can use to carry your 15.6-inch laptop to work? Look no further.

A great choice for carrying a 15.6-inch laptop, the Xiaomi Mi Classic Business Style Men Commuter Backpack can also store books, mobile phone, wallet, power bank, and other things you usually carry to work or while traveling. This lightweight and compact business backpack is made using polyester material, which not only makes it durable but also gives it anti-scratch and water-resistant capabilities.

While you’d expect a top-branded business style backpack to cost a bomb, it might interest to know that the Xiaomi Mi Classic Business Style Men Commuter Backpack has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of just $51.59 on LightinTheBox. This is a 51 percent drop in its retail price of $104.81.

You can visit this link to avail the discount, which is currently valid for the black color option of the backpack. Note that the Lightning Sale is slated to end soon.

15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks

LightinTheBox is offering a 33 percent off on the 15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks, which usually retails for $14.28. As a result, you can now buy this feature-rich backpack for a lowered price of only $9.59.

An absolute steal at this price, this unisex backpack is a great choice for travel, colleges, schools, and business-related trips. Available in a solid gray color option, the 15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks features a USB charging port, headphone hole, and is built to withstand shock and water.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the 15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks and place your order. It is worth noting that the Lightning Sale will end in 23 days.

15″ Laptop Commuter Backpacks

LITBest 15.6 Inch Laptop Commuter Backpacks

While a traditional backpack allows you to carry important stuff to the office, school or college, the newfangled LITBest 15.6 Inch Laptop Commuter Backpacks gives you access to a USB charging port, and a headphone hole, in addition to providing ample space for your stuff.

This unisex laptop commuter backpack is available in four color options including black, purple, blue, and gray. While it would normally set you back $13.92 on both online, as well as offline stores, you can now buy it for a dropped price of $8.40 from LightinTheBox.

This is a significant 40 percent reduction in the backpack’s original selling price. Regrettably, there were only 20 pieces left for this Lightning Sale, which is slated to end in 23 days. You can click here to grab the discount without wasting time.

LITBest 15.6 Inch Laptop Commuter Backpacks

Giveaway – Win an Anet A2 3D Printer

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Cheky Zhu

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Aug 30, 2019

Gizmochina along with LightInTheBox is conducting 1 unit Anet A2 3D Printer as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps below to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

If you want to win the free Anet A2 3D Printers, just follow the steps below.
1. Leave a comment to show what models you want to make by this 3D printer.
2. Like the comments which you find interesting.
3. Share and Like the Giveaway Post on the LightInTheBox Facebook page.

The winner will be posted at the LightInTheBox Facebook on Sep. 5th.

The Anet A2 3D Printer comes with separated extruder motor and nozzle that is easy to operate. With the high-quality motor, the Anet A2 3D Printer works stably and has low noise. The printer runs smoothly, which bring fluent filament output and hard blockage for you.

Now, you can get the Anet A2 3D Printer at $88 on LightInTheBox. If you have an interesting in it, you can click here to get more information about the Anet A2 3D Printer.

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Here is the on-going giveaway:

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How to entry this giveaway? Just follow these steps:

1. Leave a comment to show what models you want to make by this 3D printer;
2. Like the comments which you find interesting;
3. Share and Like the Giveaway Post on the LightInTheBox Facebook page.

Terms & Conditions:

1. The giveaway is an international giveaway.
2. We are not responsible for lost shipments.
3. We are not responsible for any duties, import taxes that you may incur.
4. We reserve all rights to make any changes to this giveaway.
5. The prize will be shipped in a month when the giveaway end.

Just follow the steps mentioned in the Giveaway Post to participate in the giveaway.

Once again, good luck.

Lenovo Tab M7 and Tab M8 announced; will go on sale in October

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Aug 30, 2019

Ahead of IFA 2019 in Berlin next week, Lenovo has announced two new tablets in its M-series — Lenovo Tab M7 and Lenovo Tab M8. Both the devices come with built-in Kid’s Mode 3.0 that offers rich and customised kids’ content for children under 12 years of age.

As per the company, when the kids pick up the tablet, it will be switched directly to their kids’ account, which features a child-friendly interface with access to games, built-in applications, videos, audio and books that offer educational content in 44 languages.

The devices also come with parental controls to limit children’s usage time. Both the devices’ display are also TÜV Rheinland certified for eye protection and comfort and the eye-protection mode is automatically turned.

Lenovo Tab M7

The Lenovo Tab M7 comes with a 7-inch WSVGA display. Under the hood, it is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 chipset for the Wi-Fi model while the LTE model is powered by MediaTek MT8765B chipset.

The tablet packs 1/2 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of internal storage with support for expandable storage of up to 128GB. The 1GB RAM model of Tab M7 is running the Android Pie (Go Edition) while the other model runs standard Android 9 Pie operating system. It features a 2MP camera on the back and a 2MP front-facing snapper.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G (Optional), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack. It also comes with a front-facing speaker and is powered by a 3,450mAh battery that offers up to 10 hours of video watching or browsing.

Lenovo Tab M8

As the name hints, the Lenovo Tab M8 comes with an 8-inch display but the company is offering two options for the screen resolution — HD (1280 x 720 pixels) and Full HD IPS (1920 x 1200 pixels) with 350 nit brightness.

The device is powered by 2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Helio A22 12nm processor with IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU. It come with 2/3 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of internal storage. There’s a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing snapper.

Coming to the connectivity options, it supports 4G (Optional), Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. It also comes with 3.5mm audio jack and Side Speaker tuned with Dolby Audio. The device runs Android Pie operating system and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with up to 12 hours of video watching or 18 hours of browsing.

Pricing and Availability

Lenovo Tab M7 starts at €99 (approximately $109); available from October 2019
- Colors: Iron Grey, Platinum Grey and Onyx Black
Lenovo Tab M8 (HD) costs €139 (approximately $153); available from October 2019
- Colors: Iron Grey and Platinum Grey
Lenovo Tab M8 (FHD) is priced at €159 (~$175); available starting October 2019
- Colors: Iron Grey and Platinum Grey

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Buy Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse and FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Razer DeathAdder Essential Optical Professional Grade Gaming Mouse

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Aug 30, 2019

Casual gamers who play just to kill time usually go for cheap gaming mice, but those serious about their gaming do not refrain from spending a lot for a gaming mouse.

If you are in the market for inexpensive, yet high-end gaming mice that can even be used in competitive gaming, we got good news for you. The Razer DeathAdder Essential Professional Grade Gaming Mouse and the FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse have gone up for sale bearing lowered prices on GeekBuying.

We will shed light on the aforesaid discounts and also show how you can save a considerable amount of more money before placing your order. So without further ado, let’s check out the details.

Razer DeathAdder Essential Optical Professional Grade Gaming Mouse

Designed to offer a comfortable gaming experience, the Razer DeathAdder adopts a user-friendly design for a perfect fit under your arm and superior control with a claw-grip. It comes with a 6400 DPI 4G optical sensor which allows you to move the mouse at fast, as well as slow speeds with accurate response onscreen and the organic fluidity.

The feature-rich Razer DeathAdder would normally set you back $56.99, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $24.99 from GeekBuying. Moreover, you can extend this 56 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3NECFMUG.

The coupon helps you save $4 more by reducing the original asking price of the Razer DeathAdder to just $20.99 during the checkout process. You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo will end in three days.

FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse

Sporting a unique contoured shape, this vertical mouse offers a comfortable grip for right-hand users. Its side grip design creates a natural liaison between hand and the mouse, minimizing hand and wrist pain and discomfort.

It offers high-speed return rate, coupled with stable wireless transmission for a stable and seamless transmission in the 360-degrees within 20m without any sort of delay or frameskip for better typing experience. Moreover, this plug and play mouse comes with 800-1200-1600 3 adjustable DPI for enhanced sensitivity.

While you’d normally expect a mouse offering comparable features to cost a bomb, the FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse can be yours for a lowered price of only $21.99. This is a noteworthy 35 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $33.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse comes in two appealing color options including black, and gray+white. You can follow this link to take advantage of the discount and place your order before the promo ends.

FD i887 Wireless Vertical Mouse

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Samsung Galaxy Fold to launch on September 6th in South Korea

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Aug 30, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Fold is one of the much anticipated smartphone to have launched this year. Even though the phone was unveiled earlier this year, the phone’s launch has been delayed multiple times due to design and build quality issues.

However, the company recently confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the company’s first foldable smartphone, will go on sale from September this year, but the South Korean giant had not revealed the exact dates.

Now, a new report claims that the smartphone will be launched in South Korea on 6th September. As per the report, the company was planning to launch the Galaxy Fold in late September but for some reason, it has decided to launch in early September.

Interestingly, IFA 2019 in Berlin is also kicking-off from 6th September so there’s a possibility that Samsung could use that stage to re-launch its Galaxy Fold smartphone and talk about the changes in detail.

As for the rest of the world, it’s being said that Samsung will release the Galaxy Fold in other countries later next month. Exact dates for the U.S., the UK, Canada, and other countries is still unknown, but we hope to learn more about it pretty soon. Earlier this week, Samsung China had started taking pre-registration for the Galaxy Fold smartphone on its website.

Samsung has already confirmed that it made several important changes to the phone’s design addressing the flaws in the original product. Further, it added that the phone was put through ‘rigorous tests’ to validate this new design.

Coming to the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone presents a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display with a 1536 x 2152 pixels screen resolution. In this mode, you can use three apps at the same time which Samsung calls Three-app Multitasking.

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When folded into phone mode, it offers a 4.6-inch display with 840 x 1960 pixels screen resolution. It comes with a feature called App Continuity which automatically adjust an app when you switch screens. It is powered by a 7nm processor paired with 12GB of RAM and packs 512GB of internal storage using UFS 3.0 technology.

The phone comes with a camera module that’s made up of a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and another 12MP wide-angle camera. On the front side, it comes with a 10MP sensor. It runs the latest Samsung One UI with Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. The phone packs a 4,380mAh battery which is split into two units.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold retains the same price tag as before, $1980. Since the company has started pre-registrations for the same, the launch of Samsung’s first foldable smartphone should be just days away.

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LG Q70 powered by Snapdragon 675 chipset and 4 GB RAM launched

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Aug 30, 2019

LG has today announced its latest Q-series smartphone in its home country South Korea — LG Q70. As the name indicates, the smartphone is a successor of LG Q60 which was unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this year.

As for this new smartphone, it comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ punch hole display having 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core processor with Adreno 612 GPU.

The phone packs 4GB of RAM and comes with 64GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables its users to further expand the smartphone’s storage capacity up to 2TB.

Coming to the camera department, the company has included a triple camera setup on the back, which features a 32 MP primary sensor, coupled with a 13 MP ultra wide-angle lens and a 5 MP depth sensing camera. On the front side, there’s a 16 MP snapper housed inside the punch-hole notch, for taking selfies and video calling.

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The smartphone comes with Hi-Fi Quad DAC and is MIL-STD-810G compliant that can withstand impact, vibration, high temperature, low temperature, thermal shock, and humidity. It also features DTS: X 3D 3D Cinema Sound and has a dedicated Google Assistant button as well as a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

As for the connectivity options, the phone supports Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C. The handset is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which comes with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology.

The LG Q70 is being offered in Mirror Black color for a price of 5,48,900 Won, which roughly converts to $453. The smartphone will be available for purchase in South Korea starting from 6th September.

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Apple sends out invite for September 10 event

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 30, 2019

We have officially entered what is unofficially called the phone season. For the next few months, there will be lots of announcements of new smartphones. A number of manufacturers will be attending IFA 2019 where they will unveil new devices and just a day before the trade show ends on September 11, Apple will be holding its own event in Cupertino.

The tech giant has sent out invites for a special event which will hold at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino on Tuesday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Even without saying, we already know this event is for the launch of the new iPhones. The new iPhones include the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max according to a leak. All three are successors to last year’s iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max.

The iPhone 11 will have dual cameras and a 5.8” screen while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will both come with triple rear cameras and a 6.1” and 6.5” screen respectively. All three will feature a new square camera design similar to that of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL and be powered by the new A13 processor.

It has also been reported that the Pro models will have reverse wireless charging so you can charge your AirPods. There is no report of a 5G model this year; that won’t come until next year according to reports.

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Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar goes official as the first Solar-powered smartwatch

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Aug 30, 2019

We are not new to smartwatches as there are many of them out there. Popular luxury smartwatch maker Garmin has launched a new set of watches, the Fenix 6 series that is comprised of several models. The one that caught our attention the most is the Fenix 6X Pro Solar which is unarguably the first smartwatch powered by solar. But it is not just entirely solar, though.

The Fenix 6X Pro Solar comes with a solar cell which is a transparent layer on top of the display. The solar panel which is dubbed Power Glass provides up to 3 days of battery power or 6 hours of GPS usage.

The smartwatch features a 1.4-inch display screen with a 280 x 280pixels resolution. The screen also has a sunlight-visible transflective layer using power-efficient memory-in-pixel tech. The phone brings turn-by-turn navigation, topographical and ski maps and more. It also comes with a new Pace Pro feature which offers grade-adjusted guidance along your run. The phone also features the ClimbPro ascent planner. There is equally GPS, GLONASS and Galileo which are used to track your location.

For hardware, the watch’s titanium body measures 51mm in diameter and 14.9mm thick. It equally comes with a silicone or titanium QuickFit band (26mm). The titanium band version weighs 82g.

The Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar Edition also comes with an altimeter for elevation data. A barometer can provide weather alerts and there’s an automatic accident detection. Additionally, there’s a heart rate and a blood-oxygen monitor. The watch is rated for 10ATM water resistance which is higher than the 5ATM water-resistant build you’ll find on most smartwatches only go up to 5ATM.

The watch comes witha generous 32GB of storage which you can fill with music from Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music and listen on your Bluetooth headphones. You can also view notifications from your phone and use certain apps. You can also use Garmin Pay. There is also Wi-Fi connectivity and map onboard.

As for the pricing, you may have to rob a bank to get this one. The model is on offer for $1,150 for the solar version.

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Realme Q teaser and hands-on pictures affirm it is the Realme 5 Pro

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Aug 29, 2019

Realme China recently teased that it will be revealing information on the upcoming smartphone in this week. A couple of days back the company hinted that it would hold an unveil event on September 5. It has now been confirmed that the company will launch the Realme 5 Pro smartphone in China on that day. However, the device will bear a different moniker – Realme Q.

This was revealed recently via a Weibo post by the company’s CMO Xu Qi Chase who confirmed the upcoming Q series will launch with four phones in its portfolio. Right now, Realme has officially released a teaser showing the rear design of the device. The device visibly packs a quad-camera setup with the teaser pointing to a 48MP main sensor. The device is also teased to pack a Snapdragon 712 chipset. There is also an indication that the device will likely have a price tag in the triple-digit region, likely 999 yuan (~$140).

A couple of hand-on pictures of the phone has also appeared on Weibo showing the device in all its glory. The pictures reaffirm it is indeed the Realme 5 Pro. In addition to the quad-camera setup at the rear stacked at the left corner, the front design includes the same waterdrop notch housing the selfie camera. Check out more of the pictures from below.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Redmi K20: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 29, 2019

Mid-rangers are Xiaomi’s “core business” and it is not a case if Redmi recently became an independent brand and carried the company’s sales to incredibly high levels. A few hours ago, the most awaited Redmi phone of the year finally made its debut. We are talking about the Redmi Note 8 Pro which was officially announced alongside the vanilla Note 8. But will the new affordable device become a best-seller like its predecessor Redmi Note 7? Does it have the potentialities to beat the concurrence? Before establishing if that is the mid-ranger for you, we think you first have to understand if it is the best option among several “value for money” devices you can find in the Xiaomi’s catalog. That is why we compared it with the latest ones available globally: the Redmi K20 (also known as the Mi 9T outside Asia) and Xiaomi Mi A3 (Mi CC9e in China).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro	Xiaomi Redmi K20	Xiaomi Mi A3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, 199 grams	156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 grams	153.5 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, 173.8 grams
DISPLAY	6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD	6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED	6.01 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 286 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Helio G90T, octa-core	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP front camera	Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4500 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 4+	4000 mAh, fast charging 18W	4030 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 3
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

If the design is your priority, then you should not opt for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. Both Redmi K20 and Xiaomi Mi A3 are definitely better for both their design and their build quality. While Redmi K20 is the most futuristic due to its notch-less display and its pop-up camera, as well as its psychedelic glass back, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the most compact and the most lightweight, but it has a classic waterdrop display. Both come with a glass back and an aluminum frame, so both have a premium and flagship-like build quality. Given that I am not a compact phones lover and I like notch-less displays, I prefer the Redmi K20. But if you want a device which is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket there is no challenge: Mi A3 wins.

Display

The Redmi K20 is a clear winner when it comes to display quality. It is the only to sport an AMOLED panel which is Full HD+ resolution and HDR-compliant. So it boasts a better color reproduction and even a satisfying level of detail. Redmi Note 8 Pro is Full HD as well, but it has a lower-end IPS display and it even lacks an in-display fingerprint scanner. Xiaomi Mi A3 has an AMOLED display and a UD fingerprint reader, but it comes with a disappointing HD+ resolution instead of Full HD+. But do not forget that its display is smaller and better for one-handed use.

Specs & Software

According to the specs and the benchmarks, Redmi Note 8 Pro has the highest performance thanks to its stunning MediaTek Helio G90T chipset which was specifically made for gamers and demanding users. But it has a higher energy consumption due to the 12 nm production process. However, there is no much to worry about as the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a bigger battery. Redmi Note 8 Pro has the best chipset, but Redmi K20 comes in a better memory configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, while Redmi Note 8 Pro stops at 8/128 GB. However, that is not a so big deal given that Redmi Note 8 Pro has expandable storage while Redmi K20 does not. Note that Xiaomi Mi A3 runs Android One, while Redmi K20 and Note 8 Pro run MIUI.

Camera

Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most interesting mid-range camera phones out there. It is the first phone to be equipped with a 64 MP camera, the highest resolution ever seen on a mobile phone until now. And it even has a quad camera on its rear side, including an ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Redmi K20 is an amazing camera phone as well, thanks to its high-end 48 MP sensor and its telephoto lens. Xiaomi Mi A3 is inferior when it comes to rear cameras, but it has a better 32 MP selfie camera.

Battery

Redmi Note 8 Pro has the biggest battery, but we believe Xiaomi Mi A3 will last longer on a single charge because it has a more efficient chipset as well as a more efficient display, thanks to its smaller size and its lower resolution.

Price

Xiaomi Mi A3 is priced €220/$245 globally, Redmi K20 costs about €260/$290 and Redmi Note 8 Pro starts from just €180/$200. Overall, if I do not consider the price, despite the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a better chipset, I prefer the Redmi K20 due to its better display and design. But this does not mean it is a better phone than Redmi Note 8 Pro as the Note boasts a bigger battery, more versatile cameras, and even higher performance. With its compact HD display and inferior cameras, Xiaomi Mi A3 represents a valid alternative just for a smaller niche, but it offers Android One and an amazing selfie camera, so it is not a device to discard. Which features do you prefer and which phone would you choose according to them?

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi K20

PROs

Amazing design
Great cameras
Big battery
HDR and wide display
UD fingerprint scanner

CONS

No micro SD

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

Compact
Android One
Long battery life
UD fingerprint reader

CONS

HD display

Redmi Note 8 Pro

PROs

Best performance
Big battery
Great cameras
Wide display

CONS

Less suitable for modding

Xiaomi Wiha Electric screwdriver with LED lights, up to 1Nm torque launched for 199 yuan (~$27)

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Aug 29, 2019

It’s been four years already since Xiaomi started releasing products under the MIJIA and later Youpin crowdfunding platform. The Chinese company has now launched the 396th product under the crowdfunding platform and it is the Wiha Electric screwdriver. The product adopts the crowdfunding price of 199 yuan (~$27).

The product is manufactured by Wiha Tools, a renowned manufacturer of hand tools for use in trade and industry, with its headquarters in Schonach im Schwarzwald in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company has over 80 years of experience in manufacturing high-quality tools.

The Wiha electric screwdriver is powered by a strong magnetic motor. It brings ease to work and removes the cumbersome work of manually screwing the screws, thus saving time and effort and delivers twice the result with half the effort.

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The handle adopts an ergonomic eight-sided shape like an octagon. The design makes it easy for the palm to grip the handle brings comfort and powerful grip with low effort. This version comes with two LED lights on the front of the main unit. When working, the light is on making it suitable for use in a dark area. The location of the LED lights ensure the entire working area is fully illuminated without any shadow.

In addition, the Wiha Electric screwdriver comes with a 105mm detachable extension rod for narrow space operation. With different kinds of batch heads, the screwdriver has a wider range of applications. All the batches of screw heads have a magnetic force. The electric motor is driven by a built-in high-performance 18650 power lithium battery with a capacity of 1500mAh. The battery requires 1.5 hours to achieve a full charge. Also, about 120 screws can be fastened in one breath. It comes with a USB Type-C charging port with data cable for easy charging.

There two different batches of screw heads supporting two different torques – 0.4Nm and 1Nm. The batch with a green color ring operates under the maximum of 0.4Nm torque. On the other hand, the batch with an orange color ring spin with 1Nm torque. In order to prevent slipping when the screw is fastened before maximum torque is achieved, there is a self-locking feature. This prevents the screwdriver from continuing to spin which could damage other parts when it slips or could wear the screw.

The Wiha Electric Screwdriver is expected to start shipping on October 9 in China.

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Blackview’s new rugged phone BV5900 featured in a specs overview video

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 29, 2019

Blackview is always busy innovating new devices offering high-end specifications at quite attractive prices. After getting huge sales for Blackview BV9100, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer popularly known for its rugged smartphone is launching Blackview BV5900. It is another sturdy and tough device with waterproof certification.

In a new video, Blackview has featured every major aspect of the device from its camera to display. Its tough build is tested via a 1.5m height drop test. A high-grade rubber is used with bi-injection technology in the body to make it anti-skid and absorb drop impact.

The Blackview’s toughest smartphone comes with air pockets at four corners to buffer the severest impact. The changes in design aesthetics have decreased the damage to the minimal level.

Blackview BV5900 is an IP68/IP69K certified waterproof and dustproof device. It can be submerged in water for up to 1.5 meters of depth until 30 minutes. It is designed like a space capsule with a beautiful iconic design. The device comfortably works in a single hand grip.

As far as the technical specifications are concerned, Blackview BV5900 carries a 5.7-inch Gorilla Glass display with a waterdrop notch and 720×1520 pixels resolution. Its wider display outputs 86% screen-to-body ratio having 294PPI pixels per inch. The device is powered with MediaTek MT6761 processor clocked at 2.0 GHz. It comes with a 3GB LPDDR3 RAM and 32GB EMMC internal storage.

There’s a 5.0MP front camera for selfies and video calling. However, the device packs a dual camera module featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor and 0.3MP secondary camera lens. Being a rugged device, the Blackview BV5900 carries a 5580 mAh battery with 5V 2A charging support. In connectivity, users will get GPS, WiFi, OTG, FM and Earphone jack.

The interested users can own this drop-proof, dustproof, waterproof device for the cost-efficient price of $189.99. You can grab the device for just an affordable price from the official Blackview store.

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Pete Lau explains why the OnePlus TV runs Android TV OS

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 29, 2019

The launch of the OnePlus TV draws closer and OnePlus is not keeping a tight-lip on details. Today, Pete Lau, posted on the OnePlus forum, an article that focused on the software part of the upcoming smart TV.

The OnePlus TV will run Android TV and not a new operating system made by OnePlus or any of the other operating systems available on smart TVs. But before OnePlus settled for that, there were “several rounds of comparisons” and a “long negotiation process”.

Pete Lau said in the post that the goal is to offer the same fast and smooth experience of OnePlus phones for the OnePlus TV and the only way to achieve that was by adopting Android TV as the platform for their smart TV. Below are the reasons that influenced the decision to go with Android TV:

Based on Android. Android TV is the most powerful TV operating system, and offers a ton of great features like the Play Store and Google Assistant.
OnePlus TV is our first step to gradually establish a OnePlus IoT ecosystem. In order to do so, we had to choose an operating system that can interact and seamlessly connect with your Android phone. Android TV is the natural choice.
Strong strategic partnership with Google. We are able to work alongside Google to optimize the Android TV user experience and offer our users Android TV updates for at least 3 years.

We are pretty excited about the OnePlus TV and we are happy that just like OnePlus phones, the TV will be getting impressive software support too. Do note that while it runs Android TV, OnePlus will include features and optimizations that you will not find on other devices running Android TV.

Some of the OnePlus TV’s specs leaked last week and it revealed the smart TV will be powered by a MediaTek MT5670 processor, have 3GB of RAM, and run Android TV Pie. It will have a 55-inch QLED display but we expect other sizes will also be announced based on the Bluetooth SIG listing.

The OnePlus TV is expected to launch on September 26 in Delhi alongside the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro won’t launch in India anytime soon

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Aug 29, 2019

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand unveiled the Redmi Note 8 Pro today at an event in China which also saw the launch of the Redmi TV. At the sidelines of the launch event, Redmi’s GM Lu Weibing spoke to 91mobiles and among the things revealed is that the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 won’t be launched in India very soon.

While responding to the question of when the Redmi Note 8 Pro India launch will hold, Weibing responded that the brand is indeed working towards an India launch but that will be in 2-3 months time. If we are to speculate, that would be around October or November. Considering the product cycle, this is considered a long time especially as it contrasts with what was obtained with the Redmi Note 7. The model was launched in China in January and by February had already hit the Indian market.

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More so, Redmi may likely launch another premium mid-range model in January 2020 which will be just a few months after the Redmi Note 8 Pro’s intended launch. However, since the Redmi Note 8 Pro uses a new Helio G90T chipset and packs a refreshing design, those could be strong selling points for the model. It is also not uncommon to see a model delaying up to 2-3 months before rolling out globally especially where issues like inadequate parts inventories are encountered. The Helio G90T mass production may be the reason why the rollout may be delayed. We also expect this delay to extend to the phone’s launch in Europe and other international markets.

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Stylus + Plectrum + Touchscreen + Music: We Revisit Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic in today’s tech throwback

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 29, 2019

In today’s throwback tech Thursday, we go back to 2008, the year when we saw the launch of the extremely popular Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. For a company that was obsessed with keypad phones, the 5800 XpressMusic came in as a pleasant surprise. It wasn’t the first-ever touch screen phone from the brand but it most likely is its first popular one. The phone was so popular that it sold 8M units in its first year alone! In fact, in India, it broke the record for the most sales by selling 58,000 units sold within three weeks of its launch. Given its popularity, there’s a very good chance that you’ve used the 5800 at some point in your life.

Why was the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic so popular?

First, it was the early days of the iPhone, and touchscreens were slowly gaining popularity. Second, it was a touch screen smartphone from Nokia which was a very popular brand back then.

The phone came from the XpressMusic family and music was a big deal back then (for that matter, even now!). The phone came with a compact design and weighed just 109 grams. There were three colors available: Blue, Black, and Red.

The biggest highlight of the new device was its sharp 3.2-inch touchscreen panel. You could use your finger, a stylus that neatly slid in its dedicated slot after use, and even a plectrum which the Finnish company added inside the box. Also, the phone was paired with a decent quality headset out of the box. And with a 3.5mm jack, the 5800 XpressMusic was indeed a treat for music lovers from Nokia.

Other specs of the phone include 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, a 3.2MP Zeiss optics camera with dual-LED flash, BL 2.0 with A2DP, stereo speakers (yay), and MicroUSB 2.0. The 5800 wasn’t exactly a high-end device, but Symbian S60 OS did well in keeping the users interested. What’s great was that the company kept improving its software over time through regular updates.

But 5800 XpressMusic wasn’t without issues

One of the biggest drawbacks of the device was its touch sensitivity. The display on the 5800 featured resistive touch, which meant you had to press really hard to register touches. It was no way near as good as an iPhone phone which featured a capacitive touch screen. As for the OS, Symbian S60 touch was decent but again, it couldn’t compete with iPhone’s UI which was made for touch right from the ground up.

Also, unlike in some markets like India where the pricing was competitive, in the US it was closely priced as the iPhone 3G. It retailed for nearly $400 and at the same price, you could get an iPhone 3G unlocked at that time.

Nevertheless, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is a phone that’ll probably be remembered as the company’s first touchscreen phone used by the masses. It’ll have a special place for people who used it as their first-ever touch screen device!

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Pre-Order Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro for an Unbeatable Price from Giztop

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Aug 29, 2019

The long-awaited Redmi Note 7-series successors dubbed the Redmi Note 8 series comprising the Redmi Note 8 Pro, and the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones are finally official. Xiaomi took the wraps off the new lineup at a launch event that took place in Beijing, China on Thursday.

It is highly likely that Xiaomi might add more phones to the series like the company did with the well-received Redmi Note 7 series by introducing the Redmi Note 7S. While details about that are still few and far between, it might interest you to know that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has gone up for pre-order on Giztop.

The Chinese online store gives you a chance to pre-order three versions. As a result, you can choose between the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, 6GB RAM+128GB ROM models, or go for the larger variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage space.

We will talk about the color options you can choose from in just a bit. The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM model three eye-catching color versions including gray, green and white. This version will set you back $249 on Giztop.

The slightly bigger model that features 6GB of RAM, paired with 128GB of onboard storage capacity has gone up for pre-order bearing a $289 price tag. Just like the previous model, this variant comes in gray, green, and white color options.

If you fancy having more power and storage space on your smartphone, you might want to check out the 8GB RAM model that gives an ample storage space of 128GB. Available in gray, green and white color versions, this variant is available for $329 on Giztop.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro offers an impressive array of features that you can check out below:

6.53-inch waterdrop notch screen FHD+ display with 2340×1080 pixels resolution

A rear-mounted ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for faster unlocking

MediaTek Helio G90T Octa-core gaming processor

6GB/8GB LPDDR4x 2133MHz Dual Channel RAM

64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 Storage

Samsung GW1 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP quad cameras at the back

20MP selfie camera

4500mAh battery with 18W fast charging

MIUI 10 base on Android 9 Pie OS

You can visit this link to check out the full specification and place your order. Note that the phone is expected to be delivered by early of September this year.

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OnePlus 7T specs revealed: gets a 90Hz 2K display too!

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 29, 2019

When OnePlus launches the OnePlus 7T later this year, fans may be more pleased with it compared to its predecessor, the OnePlus 7. We already know it will have triple rear cameras but a new leak has revealed there are more exciting features coming.

Ishan Agarwal, the teenage Indian leaker, has revealed the specs of the OnePlus 7T and we are pretty excited already. If you live in India, you should be more excited because the OnePlus 7T duo will arrive first in India on September 26 before the rest of the world.

Renders of the OnePlus 7T already revealed the display design won’t change. So just like the OnePlus 6T, the OnePlus 7T will also have a waterdrop notch. But appearances can be deceiving as the display is very well different. According to the leaker, the OnePlus 7T will come with a 2K Super AMOLED and what’s more, it will have a 90Hz refresh rate just like the OnePlus 7 Pro!!! He adds that the notch is smaller too.

The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus and will be available in two variants both with 8GB of RAM but 128GB or 256GB of storage. The OnePlus 7T will also have a 48MP primary camera paired with 16MP and 12MP secondary cameras.

Unfortunately, there is no mention of the type of lens the secondary cameras have. The front camera is a 16MP sensor and the phone will support 960fps slow-motion recording and also record wide-angle videos (so one of the secondary sensors is an ultrawide angle camera). There will also be Nightscape, most likely a new version with better output.

The leak also reveals the OnePlus 7T will get a slightly bigger battery capacity – 3800mAh as against the OnePlus 7’s 3700mAh battery capacity. The phone will b be available in Frosted Silver and Haze Blue.

Are you excited about the OnePlus 7T? Let us know in the comment box.