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Astrotec S80 TWS Earphones Review: Good Sound And Beautiful Look

Recently, there are so many TWS earphones at the market. It is not easy to pick a good but budget earphones. Astrotec is one of the most famous earphone manufactures in China, and I got their latest product called astrotec Redspace S80 Earphones several days ago. Let’s check it out.

Unboxing:

The astrotec S80 Earphones ship with a charging case, a storage bag, eartips of different size, Type-C charging cable and manual.

Design:

Astrotec Redspace S80 Earbuds have a simple design without physical buttons. The solid support of the earphones is a little bigger than Xiaomi Redmi AirDots. As the earbuds are made of plastic, they are light, so my ear canal doesn’t feel pressure from eartips. Because of my small ears, I can feel the big solid supports obviously touching outer area of ears, which makes me feel a little uncomfortable. However, thanks to the big solid supports, the earbuds can firmly stay in my ears, even I shake my head. So I will swallow the big solid support.

The charging case of astrotec S80 earphones comes with a fabric box and aluminum lid. I do like the touch feeling of the fabric box. In terms of sealing, this charging case is better than the others, because the lid is a bit difficult to open. With an oval shape, it has a medium size that is easy to take it out.

The astrotec S80 earbuds come with virtual key, which is easy to operate. Like most of the TWS earphones, the S80 supports phone call mode, music mode and voice assistant wake-up. In terms of phone call mode, Quick touch 2 times means reject or hang up phone calls, one touch means answer phone call. In the music mode, touch the right/left earbud for 2s to skip track forward/backward when playing. Touch the right/left earbud 2 times to plus/minus volume. Just touch the earbud 3 times can arouse the voice assistant.

Running on Bluetooth 5.0, the S80 TWS Earphones has solid wireless connection in a range of around 30 feet.

Performance:

To check the performance of astrotec S80, we played a lot of songs with lyrics as well as complex music. It’s punchy in the low end, but is not enough to frighten my ears. The S80 doesn’t have the much powerful thumping effect. I think it is good, because the bass is not my priority.

If you like to listen to lyrical songs, you may like the astrotec S80 TWS Earphones. Vocals are clear, which deliver more details. However, it also has the same problem on the other budget earphones. In the high end, it has a minimum amount of distortion although the highs are pretty crisp. But for this price, I think it’s okay.

In terms of voice calling, the voice has a bit of distortion, and it is not as clear as using the phone speaker.

Battery:

The battery life of astrotec S80 Earbuds is about 5 hours, which can be used for about 25 hours with the charging case.

Conclusion:

The astrotec S80 TWS Earphones have a simple design and a beautiful charging case. The most important is that the S80 has a great sound quality. Although the quality of calling voice is not so good, the overall performance is great.

The S80 is priced at $99.99 at Hifigo now. If you are going to get earphones, astrotec S80 is a great option.

Buy Link: astrotec S80 on Hifigo

Realme XT revealed with full specifications at a special event today

Realme is yet to confirm the launch date of the Realme XT smartphone that features a 64-megapixel quad camera setup. It appears that in a bid to debut the 64-megapixel quad camera phone before Redmi, the Chinese firm held a special event today to showcase the Realme XT and reveal its full specifications. It will be rivaling with the Redmi Note 8 Pro 64-megapixel quad camera setup that will be made official on Aug. 29.

The Realme XT features a display with dewdrop notch. The rear side of the phone bears a vertical quad camera setup at its top-left corner. The rear shell of the phone features an impressive 3D curved glass. The images shown at the event that the smartphone may come in two color variants such as Snow White and Blue (gradient color). In terms of design and specs, it looks like the Realme 5 Pro that was recently announced in India. The Realme 5 Pro may go official with a different in China. Since the Realme XT appears to be advanced edition of the Realme 5 Pro, the latter may debut as Realme XT Lite in the home market.

Realme XT Specifications

The Realme XT features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.  The display produces full HD+ resolution. Like the Realme 5 Pro, it is fueled by the Snapdragon 712 chipset. The SOC is coupled with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

The quad camera setup of the phone features a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel dedicated macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Unlike the Realme X smartphone that features a pop-up selfie camera, the Realme XT has its 16-megapixel selfie camera lodged inside the front notch. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for VOOC 3.0 rapid charging. The Android 9 Pie OS that is skinned with ColorOS 6.0 runs on the device. For smoother performance, the handset is equipped with HyperBoost 2.0 support.

Realme XT will be releasing in the overseas market in September. The Chinese firm is expected to hold an unveil event in China on Sept. 4v to announce the Realme XT smartphone along with a rebadged Realme 5 Pro. There is no information available on the pricing of both phones for Chinese market.

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Buy Ajazz 308i Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard and Logitech MX518 Classic Gaming Mouse at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupons]

Computer accessories such as keyboards, mouse, etc play a vital role in ensuring a seamless working experience with a desktop or laptop.

Ajazz 308i Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard_Logitech MX518 Classic Gaming Mouse

While the market is crammed with all sorts of keyboards, mice, laptop bags, gaming accessories, and a slew of other computer accessories, these products don’t come cheap. Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, GeekBuying is offering a high-end keyboard and gaming mouse for lowered prices.

Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money at the time of checking out. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.

Ajazz 308i Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard

The Ajazz 308i Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard features an 84-key layout with most frequently used buttons. It adopts the classic round key design of the typewriter for an expanded contact surface for your fingers.

The keyboard works with common systems including Windows, iOS, Android and is compatible with mobile phones, tablets and a slew of other devices. The feature-rich Ajazz 308i Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard usually retails for $59.99, but you can now buy for just $35.99 from GeekBuying.

Ajazz 308i Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard 84 Classic Round Keys - Gray

Moreover, you can extend this 40 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3MHS6VQT. The coupon helps you save $10 more by reducing the retail price of the Ajazz 308i wireless keyboard to just $25.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

Logitech MX518 Classic Gaming Mouse

GeekBuying is doling out a noteworthy 32 percent off on the Logitech MX518 Classic gaming mouse which would normally set you back $71.99. Thanks to the discount, you can now get your tech greedy hands on the amazing mouse for just $48.99.

On top of that, you can apply code for an extra $10 off before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the gaming mouse further down to just $38.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.

Logitech MX518 Classic Gaming Mouse 8 Programmable Buttons 16000 DPI Right Hand Wired - Black

The Logitech MX518 is equipped with HERO sensor with pixel-precise tracking at a max speed of up to 400+ IPS, max 16,000 DPI, and consumes 10x less power as compared to its predecessor. It packs a 32-bit ARM processor with internal memory and a report rate of 1ms.

The Logitech MX518 Classic Gaming Mouse will be up for grabs bearing the lowered only for a limited period. You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to expire soon.

 

Realme XT official render reveal rear design with quad cameras

Realme and Redmi are gunning to launch their first smartphones with 64-megapixel quad cameras. Redmi will become the first brand to launch it by introducing the Redmi Note 8 Pro on Aug. 29 in China. Yesterday’s teaser image from Realme suggested that the company may hold an unveil event on Sept. 4 in China. The Realme 5 Pro has recently appeared on TENAAvv with full specifications. Also, Realme CMO Xu Qi has shared a render of the upcoming Realme XT that features 64-megapixel quad camera setup. It is likely that Realme may announce both smartphones on Sept. 4 in the home market.

The official render of the Realme XT shows that it features a gradient colored rear that is dubbed as Snow White. As it can be seen, the white rear of the handset shows shades of blue, pink and purple. At the top-left corner of the device is a vertical quad camera setup. There is a yellow ring around the 64-megapixel primary lens of the phone.

The absence of rear-mounted fingerprint scanner indicates that the Realme XT will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner. However, the overall design is quite similar to the Realme 5 Pro phone.

Realme XT render

Earlier this year, Realme had launched the Realme 3 Pro phone in India. However, the same phone was announced in China as Realme X Lite. Hence, the Realme 5 Pro could be also arriving with a difference name in the country. If it is arriving as a weaker version of the Realme XT, it could be called Realme XT Lite.

There is no concrete information available on the specs of the Realme XT. It could be sporting a pop-up selfie snapper and a notch-less display like the predecessor Realme X phone. It is speculated to be fueled by an unspecified Snapdragon mobile platform.

The Realme 5 Pro features a 6.5-icnh IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It supports full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 712 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM powers the smartphone. It has up to 128 GB of native storage. The ColorOS 6.0.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 20W fast charging. The handset is equipped with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad camera setup and has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel.

UP NEXT: Giveaway: Win a Realme 5 Pro Quad Camera Smartphone

Redmi Note 8 Pro full specifications leaked

Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 will go official on Thursday. Multiple reports have revealed the specifications, features and pricing of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Now, a leaked document has surfaced that has revealed the full specifications of the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

The leak reveals that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be featuring Gorilla Glass protection on its front and rear and it is equipped with reinforced corners for protection against drops. The IP52 rated chassis will come with special coating for protections from water splashes. Ice Jade, Fritillaria White and Electro-optic Ash are the three color options of the phone.

Redmi Note 8 Pro Specifications (Rumored)

The Redmi Note 8 Pro measures 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8mm and it weighs 199 grams. The handset is fitted with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The TUV Rheinland certified display will curb harmful blue rays emitted by it. It will be protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

The MediaTek Helio G90T processor will power the handset with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM. It will be arriving in the Chinese market in 64 GB and 128 GB storage models. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. It is equipped with a microSD card slot for more storage.

Redmi Note 8 Pro 02

The quad camera setup of the Redmi Note 8 Pro will include Samsung GW1 64-megapixel primary lens with f/1.7 aperture, an 8-megapixeel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro video camera with a focal length of 2cm and a 2-megapixel depth senor. For snapping selfies, it will be equipped with a 20-megapixel selfie snapper.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro will receive power from a 4,500mAh battery that will carry support for 18W fast charging. Other features of the phone include NFC, IR blaster, 3.5mm audio jack, super linear speaker and smart PA. The images of the phone have revealed that it will be equipped with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.

Redmi Note 8 Pro Pricing (Rumored)

The leak has no information on the pricing of the phone. However, through another leak it was found that the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Redmi Note 8 Pro are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$251) and 2,099 Yuan (~$293).

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UP NEXT: Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition shown off in a new teaser video

Top 5 Security Cameras you Can Buy for Lowered Prices

From identifying unproductive employees, illegal activities to ensuring the safety of your loved ones, security camera system acts as a crime deterrent.

Xiaomi Mijia SXJ02ZM 1080P FHD Smart IP Camera

A security camera discourages potential criminals from carrying out their planned criminal activities for fear of being caught red-handed on tape. While setting up a security camera in your house or office keeps you, your workers and your loved ones safe, the device isn’t necessarily easy on the pocketbook.

If you go for a security camera system that doesn’t cost a bomb, you might end up compromising on quality. We have listed the top five security cameras that offer highly advantageous features and are available for considerably lowered prices.

Alfawise N816 1080P HD Smart Camera – Gearbest

As part of the recently kicked-off Alfawise N816 WiFi Home Security IP Camera Flash Sale, Gearbest is giving its loyal users a chance to avail a noteworthy discount on this 1080P HD smart camera with AI humanoid detection. As a result, you can buy the Alfawise N816 for just $31.99.

It is worth mentioning here that the Alfawise N816 would normally set you back $34.99 without the discount. This 16 percent off will be valid for the white color option of the IP camera for a limited period.

Alfawise N816 1080P HD Smart CameraThe Alfawise N816 offers a horizontal rotation angle of 355 degrees, as well as a vertical rotation of 90 degrees. It gives you access to motion tracking of every corner and direction of your home in real-time Via APP, which also allows you to control, monitor and record when you are not home.

With 213 pieces sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in twenty-nine days. You can follow this link to grab the discount before the promo wraps up.

CES NEWS’ 1080P Wireless WIFI IR Cut Security IP Camera – Banggood

Equipped with a 1/4 inch large CMOS image sensor, the CES NEWS’ 1080P Wireless WIFI IR Cut Security IP camera delivers 1080P high resolution for crystal clear details. Moreover, the security camera has built with IR LEDs and IR-CUT function that can monitor up to a distance of 30m.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the $32.85 price tag attached to the HD surveillance camera, Banggood is giving you a chance to buy it for a reduced price of just $16.88. This is a 49 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.

CES NEWS' 1080P Wireless WIFI IR Cut Security IP Camera Night Vision Intelligent HD Surveillance Camera

On top of that, you can get free shipping if your order value exceeds $19.99. On the downside, this promotion sale is slated to end on August 31st. You can visit this link to grab the discount and check out more details about the CES NEWS’ 1080P Wireless WIFI IR Cut Security IP Camera.

Original Xiaoyi YI 1080p Dome Camera Home Security System – GeekBuying

GeekBuying is doling out a noteworthy 50 percent off on the YI 1080p Dome Camera that usually sells for $118.97. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy this feature-laden IP camera for just $59.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaoyi YI offers a 360-degree coverage in 1080p high-definition. It has an Auto-Cruise option that allows you to horizontally monitor the area 360-degree for a quick scan of large areas.

Original Xiaoyi YI 1080p Dome Camera Home Security System WiFi IP Camera 360 Degree Rotation Night Vision Moreover, the Xiaoyi YI 1080p Dome Camera comes with eight built-in 940nm infrared LED beads that extend the viewing distance to 3 meters even pitch dark conditions. The device uses advanced motion algorithms to detect moving objects and captures and tracks its movement trajectory.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Original Xiaoyi YI 1080p Dome Camera Home Security System and place your order. Regrettably, the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Xiaomi Mijia SXJ02ZM 1080P FHD Smart IP Camera – Gearbest

This smart IP camera from Xiaomi offers high-quality images and videos in 1080P FHD resolution. Aside from that, it gives 130 degrees wide-angle FOV, allowing you to effectively monitor a wide area.

Moreover, the Xiaomi Mijia SXJ02ZM 1080P FHD Smart IP Camera supports 2.4G WiFi connection and a two-way intercom. Furthermore, it supports night vision with an IR distance of up to 10m and motion distance up to 15m.

While you’d expect a high-end IP camera offering comparable features to cost a bomb, the Xiaomi Mijia SXJ02ZM 1080P FHD Smart IP Camera can now be yours for a lowered price of just $26.99 through Gearbest. This is a 26 percent reduction in the camera’s retail price of $36.58.

Xiaomi Mijia SXJ02ZM 1080P FHD Smart IP Camera WiFi 130 Degree FOV Partition AI Detection 10m Infrared Night Vision - White

It is worth noting that 104 units have already been sold, and the remaining pieces will be available for the lowered price for a short period. You can visit this link and grab the discount before the promo comes to an end.

IMILAB 1080P HD Smart Wireless IP Camera – Gearbest

Living up to its reputation for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices, Gearbest is now doling out an 18 percent off on the IMILAB 1080P HD Smart Wireless IP Camera. Note that you’d normally end up shelling out $52.45 on the aforesaid device.

Much to the relief of those on a tight budget, the IMILAB 1080P HD Smart Wireless IP Camera is now available for just $42.99. This discount is valid specifically for the white color version of the IP camera.IMILAB 1080P HD Smart Wireless IP Camera Indoor Surveillance WiFi Security Monitor Pan Tilt Two Way Audio Night Vision Motion Detection Remote Monitor for iOS / Android ( Xiaomi Ecosystem Product )- White UK Plug

The IMILAB 1080P HD Smart Wireless IP Camera offers crisp, clear and detailed live, as well as recorded videos in 1080P full HD resolution on your iOS and Android device via the free Mi Home app. It minimizes blind spots by offering complete 360-degree coverage of the area.

It adopts WDR (Advanced Wide Dynamic Range) technology for more detailed recordings in areas with contrasting light. Aside from that, the IMILAB 1080P HD Smart Wireless IP Camera enables you to watch live videos using the free Android / iOS APP through 2.4GHz WiFi network.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the IMILAB 1080P HD Smart Wireless IP Camera. It is worth mentioning here that 48 pieces were already sold at the time of writing and the promotion sale will end in just three days.

Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition shown off in a new teaser video

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is holding a launch event in China on 29th August where the company is all set to launch the Redmi Note 8 series smartphones as well as its all-new 70-inch Redmi TV.

The company had recently revealed the Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft 15th Anniversary Limited Edition smartphone and today, Redmi has shared a small teaser video of the same, which is set to launch on 29th August.

These limited-edition models will be a result of the partnership between Redmi and World of Warcraft to celebrate the popular game’s 15th anniversary. The phone will come in two versions. One has a Red and Black box while the other has a Blue and White box.

Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Limited Edition featured

The contents of this limited gift box edition Redmi Note 8 Pro are currently unknown. We presume there may be a custom theme as well as World of Warcraft wallpapers pre-loaded with the device. The company could also include a custom case for the phone.

World of Warcraft was first released in 2004 by Blizzard Entertainment. It is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) and was the most popular MMORPG in 2009. As of 2017, the game had grossed over $9 billion in revenue.

The company has confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will come powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, which is focused on gaming users. Redmi has already confirmed that the smartphone will come with liquid-cooling technology to ensure that the phone’s thermal remains under control, even after prolonged heavy usage.

The 12nm Helio G90T includes two Cortex-A76 cores working at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores working at 2GHz. It includes ARM Mali G76 graphics that clocks at 800MHz and it carries support 21:9 aspect ratio display, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10 standard, up to 10 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The Helio G90 series of chipsets support HyperEngine for improved connectivity between a smartphone and a cellular network.

There is Dual Wi-Fi connection support that allows the phone to connect to two Wi-Fi networks at the same time. Its other features include Call and Data Concurrency, Resource Management Engine and a Picture Quality Engine.

The camera sensors will be placed vertically with three camera sensors followed by a fingerprint reader. Alongside, there’s an LED flash and the fourth camera sensor. Redmi has already shared a few camera samples. The phone will be equipped with features like NFC and IR Blaster and the battery will support 18W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone is confirmed to feature quad cameras at the back with a 64MP primary camera. The company has also shared a few camera samples of the same, which looks really impressive and could be a gamechanger in its segment.

(Source)

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Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro prices leaked ahead of China launch

Redmi will be holding a launch event in China on Aug. 29th to announce Redmi TV series and Redmi Note 8 series. Ahead of the launch, numerous details on the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones have surfaced so far. A tipster has shared a screenshot of a leaked document that contains the pricing of Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones.

Redmi Note and Note 8 Pro Pricing Leak

According to the leak, the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Redmi Note 8 is priced at 1,199 Yuan. The leak does not contain information on the pricing of the other rumored variants of the Note 8.

It has further stated that 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Redmi Note 8 Pro are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan and 2,099 Yuan. There is no confirmation on the authenticity of the price leak. Hence, it is advisable for readers to digest with a grain of salt.

Recently, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal had revealed that the Note 8 will be coming to the Chinese market in three models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is expected to arrive in colors like Meteorite Black, Fantasy Blue and White. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is also expected to release in three variants in China such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It could be coming in colors such as Ice Jade, Fritillaria White and Electro-optic Ash.

Redmi Note 8 Series Specifications

The Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro are both rumored to arrive with IPS LCD displays with waterdrop notch. The Snapdragon 665 chipset will be powering the Note 8 handset whereas the Pro model will be fueled by Helio G90T processor. The Redmi Note 8 will be featuring 48-megapixel quad camera setup. The Pro version will be sporting a 64-megapixel quad camera system. The Note 8 Pro will be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The smartphone will also come with liquid cooling technology. Probably, the Note 8 will sport a 4,000mAh battery with 18W rapid charging.

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UP NEXT: Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft 15th anniversary limited edition box unveiled

OPPO Reno2 (CPH1907) Bluetooth certification leaks key specifications

Tomorrow, OPPO will be announcing the Reno2 series of smartphone in India. The Reno2 lineup is also heading to China. It will be made official in the home market on Sept. 10. Ahead of the launch the OPPO Reno2 that has a model number of PCKM00 / PCKT00 has received approval from TENAA through which its entire specifications have been revealed. An OPPO phone with model number CPH1907 that is believed to be the international variant of the OPPO Reno2 has received approval from the Bluetooth SIG body through which some of its key specs have been revealed.

The OPPO CPH1907 Bluetooth listing reveals that it carries support Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi. The handset is loaded with the latest ColorOS 6.0.1. It has a 6.5-inch display that offers full HD+ resolution. The handset is fueled by Snapdragon SM7150 SoC which is the internal name of the Snapdragon 730G SoC. It also reveals that the phone is equipped with a selfie camera of 16-megapixel and it houses a quad camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel lens, a 13-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel lens. These specs match with the specs of the Reno2 that have appeared in the recent reports. Hence, it can be said that the CPH1907 could be the international version of the Reno2.

The Geekbench listing of the CPH1907 mentions a different processor for the phone. It reveals that the phone is fueled by Snapdragon 675 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. It appears that the benchmarking platform may have erroneously mentioned Snapdragon 730G as SM6150 or there could be a lower SD675 variant of the phone. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the CPH1907 has scored 2544 and 7033, respectively.

So far, it is known that the Reno2 will be flaunting a notch-less display like the original Reno smartphone. Also, it will retain the shark-fin shaped pop-up camera module. The display of the phone will be integrated with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The SoC of the phone will be coupled with 8 GB of RAM and it may arrive in 128 GB and 256 GB storage versions. The handset may house a 4,000mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging. In India, it could be priced around Rs. 35,000 (~$487).

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UP NEXT: Oppo VP shows off video stabilisation on the upcoming Oppo Reno 2

GearVita Clearance Sale Offers Biggest Discounts Across All Categories

GearVita offers an exceptional selection of the very best gadgets, coupled with an outstanding shopping experience, fast shipping, and remarkable customer service. Living up to its reputation, the popular online store has launched the Clearance Sale.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 PRO 4G Smartphone

Featuring limited stock, and the biggest discounts on a wide range of products, the Clearance Sale gives you a chance to save more while you buy more. The activity page is crammed with all sorts of products that are split into multiple categories to simplify the search process.

If you have restlessly been waiting for smartphone prices to drop, we got good news for you. The first section called Cell Phones & Acc features top-branded smartphones and highly useful mobile phone accessories that you can buy at lowered prices.

GearVita Clearance Sale

For instance, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 PRO smartphone with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity is currently up for grabs bearing a reduced price tag of $522.99. Note that the aforesaid model would normally set you back $749.99 on both online, as well as offline stores.

xiaomi black shark 2 pro smartphone price

Aside from top-branded handsets, the category includes all sorts of mobile accessories that you can buy without emptying your pocket. The following category called Computers & Acc gives you a chance to buy computer accessories such as a mouse, keyboard+mouse combo, flash drives, etc. at reduced prices.

Fitness and sports enthusiasts looking for inexpensive, yet feature-rich smart wearables can check out the next section for a myriad of smartwatches, smart bracelets and other fitness gadgets that have gone up for sale carrying heavily discounted price tags.

For example, the Huawei Honor Band 5 Standard Edition usually retails for $49.99, but you can get your tech greedy hands on it for just $35.99. The Audio & Video category offers the Xiaomi LYEJ05LM Mini In-ear Bluetooth Earphone, QCY T1C Mini Wireless Earphones, and other top-end music accessories at unbeatable prices.

qcy t1c mini bluetooth earphones

The concluding sections called Home & Garden and the Outdoor & Sports sections are brimming with miscellaneous items that come in handy in day to day life. More importantly, you can avail noteworthy discounts on these products that normally don’t come cheap.

new xiaomi mijia 1080p ip camera

For example, the Xiaomi Mijia 1080P Home Panoramic WiFi IP Camera that would normally set you back a pretty penny is currently available for just $26.99 under the Home & Garden category. This is a 29 percent drop in the product’s original asking price of $37.99.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and take full advantage of these discounts before the Clearance Sale comes to an end.

Realme 5 to go on sale in India today for the first time, price starts at ₹9,999 ($139)

Realme launched its new smartphones in India last week — Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro. Now, the Realme 5 smartphone is all set to go on sale in India for the first time today. It will be available through Flipkart and Realme.com.

The Realme 5 comes in three variants — 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, costing ₹9,999 (~$139), ₹10,999 (~$153), and ₹11,999 (~$167) respectively. The device comes in two color options — Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple.

Realme 5

The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The company claims that it features a 30 percent reduced notch and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor, making it the first device in the Indian market to be powered by this chipset. It comes with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a dedicated microSD card which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

As for the camera department, the phone comes with a quad-camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel portrait lens, and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The photography features of the Realme 5 include nightscape mode, Chroma Boost, PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video shooting and 4K video shooting at 30fps.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, a GPS/ A-GPS, a3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port. The smartphone is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the redesigned ColorOS 6.0 user interface on top. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security. The handset is powered by a massive 5,000mAh battery.

Up Next: Samsung Galaxy M30s with 48-megapixel triple rear cameras likely to launch in September

Vivo NEX 3 shown off in all its glory! Waterfall Screen and Headphone jack confirmed!

A couple of years back, if someone said that Vivo was going to lead innovation in the smartphone industry, most wouldn’t have believed. But its NEX series has truly been revolutionary so far. From the world’s first pop-up cameras to a dual-screen flagship, the NEX 1 (S) and the NEX 2 (NEX dual) have shown how technology can help redesign the smartphone.

Now, the Vivo NEX 3 is here to take things to another level and the company’s latest teaser video shows off the device in all its glory!

(Someone has already uploaded the official Vivo teaser from Weibo to YouTube. Check it out from above. Official teaser link is in the source)  

 

Vivo NEX 3 teaser
Vivo NEX teaser vid confirms a design similar to the earlier sketches

The Vivo NEX 3 is as revolutionary as we had expected. It will be the first phone to feature a waterfall screen, which is nothing but a display that is curved at the edges. While that’s pretty cool, the phone has a lot more tricks up its sleeve.

 

First, the Vivo NEX 3 will retain a pop-up camera just like its first-generation model. What’s interesting is that the pop-up camera module looks quite wide, which probably means it will likely feature dual cameras.

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Coming to the rear camera setup at the back, the Vivo NEX 3 is confirmed to feature a triple camera setup inside a circular shaped housing. It’s clear that circular housing for rear cameras is going to be a thing in the second half of the year. The NEX 3 should be joined by the likes of Huawei Mate 30 Pro and even the OnePlus 7T in sharing a similar design in the coming weeks.

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Vivo NEX 3 features a headphone jack!

Finally, with all these features on board, you’d think that the NEX 3 is cramped for space from the inside. That’s usually the excuse we hear from all major smartphone makers when they remove the headphone jack. But even with an in-screen fingerprint, waterfall screen, and dual pop-up cameras, the NEX 3 will still retain the headphone jack. This is a major win for users who love their 3.5mm headphones, especially if the phone comes with a Hi-Fi audio chip. We also know for sure that the phone supports 5G.

Looks like Vivo has given top YouTubers like Arun Maini (MrWhoseTheBoss) access to the NEX 3 to play around with the device before launch.

We know that the NEX 3 will launch in September, but we still don’t have an official date. It’s really good to see that the real design is very close to the sketches that were revealed a few weeks back. Vivo is indeed leading the race in terms of next-gen smartphone design.

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Samsung Galaxy M30s with 48MP triple rear cameras likely to launch in September

Since the past few months, the rumor mill has been speculating that Samsung is working on an improved edition of the Galaxy M30 mid-range phone that was announced earlier this year. It is speculated to debut soon with Galaxy M30s moniker. According to IANS, the South Korean company will be launching it as early as next month and it will come with 48-megapixel triple camera setup.

The report has stated that 48-megapixel lens will be the primary sensor of the triple camera system of the Galaxy M30. It has also revealed that the Galaxy M30s will be fueled by a new Exynos processor that Samsung has not used on its M-series of smartphones so far. Without mentioning the exact of size of its battery, it has claimed the Galaxy M30s will be arriving with industry-leading battery capacity and it will also carry support for rapid charging.

So far, past reports have revealed that the Galaxy M30s will be fueled by the Exynos 9610 chipset. Also, it could be equipped with a massive battery of 6,000mAh capacity. It may continue to sport Infinity-V notch display. There is no information available on the other camera sensors of the Galaxy M30s. Also, it is not known whether the Samsung Bright ISOCELL GM1 48-megapixel or its improved version called GM2 will be available on the device. The handset is expected to come equipped with a polycarbonate body with glossy appeal. The leaked photos of the shell of the device that had appeared in the recent past had revealed that it will be equipped with a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. It is expected to arrive in Black, White and Blue color variants.

Samsung Galaxy M30 Specifications

The Galaxy M30 features a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with notch. It supports full HD+ resolution. The Exynos 7904 is present under the hood of the device. It is coupled with 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM. The handset comes with native storage options of 64 GB and 128 GB.

The rear side of the phone features a triple camera setup that includes a main lens of 13-megapixel, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel. It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 15W fast charging.

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Giveaway – Win an Elephone A6 Max power with waterdrop notch, only 4 days left

Gizmochina has partnered with ELEPHONE for a giveaway of Elephone A6 Max smartphone to our fellow readers. To participate in the giveaway, make sure to follow the instructions as mentioned at the end of the post. A single unit is up for grabs, and you can enter the giveaway within the next 4 days, i.e. till August 31st. The winner will be announced on our official Facebook page as well as through our official Twitter handle.

Elephone A6 Max Specifications

The Elephone A6 Max is one of a kind smartphone which offers a waterdrop notch display at an affordable price. The HD+ LCD display of the phone measures at 6.53” inches with a 20MP camera in the notch. Under the hood, it is powered by a Mediatek Helio P22 codenamed MT6762 coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 ROM. There is also support for microSD card through which the storage can be further expanded up to 256GB.

At the back, the phone features a dual-camera setup which includes a 20MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The fingerprint sensor is also located at the back since the whole front of the device is occupied the screen. Interestingly, the ELEPHONE A6 Max also has NFC on board for contactless payments. As for sensors, it includes almost all the regular ones including gyro, proximity, accelerometer, and compass.

As for software, the phone runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Last but not the least, it is backed by a 3,500 mAh battery with support for fast charging via USB Type-C and wireless charging as well utilizing Qi standard.

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DJI Osmo Mobile 3’s best features are borrowed from the Snoppa Atom

A few weeks ago, DJI announced the Osmo Mobile 3 – the third-generation model of its smartphone gimbal line. The new gimbal boasts some interesting features that have received praise from reviewers. However, it turns out that another gimbal released much earlier was the first to have these features. This gimbal is the Snoppa Atom.

The Snoppa Atom was released last year. It was originally crowdfunded on Indiegogo and the first batch began shipping in October 2018. The gimbal is made by Snoppa Technology, a Shenzhen-based company. So what are these features that the Osmo Mobile 3 copied from the atom? Let’s take a look at them below:

Folding Mechanism

The Snoppa Atom is the first portable gimbal with a foldable design. Prior to this, smartphone gimbals were not foldable and it didn’t make it easy to pack on a trip. However, Snoppa was able to design its product to be easily foldable. There is even a lock that prevents the arm from moving around when the arm is closed

One-key orientation switching

Some of the complaints from users for the older Osmo Mobile models was the inability to quickly switch between landscape to portrait orientation and vice versa. The Snoppa Atom allows you to change the orientation of the gimbal with a single key (programmable in the app). You can also rotate it manually if you wish.

DJI’s Osmo Mobile 3 allows you to change the orientation by tapping the Mode button three times in quick succession.

These two major features are those that first featured on the Atom but which the Osmo Mobile 3 has copied and which more gimbal makers will also likely adopt.

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The Snoppa Atom also has some few other unique tricks such as wireless charging for your phone while in use. It also has an interface that allows you to use third-party microphones. Battery life also goes up to 24 hours as against the DJI’s 15 hours.

The Atom is priced at $149, $30 more than the Osmo Mobile 3.

Huawei Maimang 8 gets a new Aurora Blue color variant for 1,699 Yuan ($237)

Earlier this year, in June, Huawei launched its mid-range smartphone named Huawei Maimang 8 in its home country China. With a price tag of 1,899 Yuan (~$275), the phone was available in Magic Night Black and Blue Sapphire colors.

Today, the company has introduced a new color option for the Huawei Maimang 8 — Aurora Blue. It is a gradient color with a combination of teal and dark blue running from top to bottom. This new color variant is now available for purchase in China for a price of 1,699 yuan, which roughly converts to $237.

Huawei Maimang 8 Aurora Blue

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone comes equipped with a 6.21-inch display having a waterdrop notch that houses the front-facing camera. The IPS LCD screen offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution as well as 89 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is also TUV Rheinland certified, protecting the eyes of the users from fatigue by obstructing the blue rays.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Huawei’s own Kirin 710 chipset and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For additional storage, there’s also dedicated microSD card slot with support for up to 512GB.

In terms of optics, the device features a vertical triple camera setup, consisting of a 24-megapixel primary sensor along with 16-megapixel super-wide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, it features an 8-megapixel snapper. The photography features offered by the Maimang 8 include AI scene recognition, 480 fps slow-motion video recording, handheld night scene and so on.

The phone is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own EMUI 9 on top. It also comes with GPU Turbo technology that enhances the graphics capabilities. It is powered by a 3,400mAh battery with 10W charging support.

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Xiaomi crowdfunds a cute study table and chair for kids

Xiaomi‘s crowdfunding platform never runs short of amazing products which get launched week in week out. One of the latest product is the igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair with the pricing starting at 899 yuan (~$125). igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair

The igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair are designed with the safety of the kid at the back of the mind of the manufacturer. The table is manufactured from natural Russia imported pinewood. the height of the table and the angle of the desk can be adjusted. The table and chair adopts a portable hand-lifting design, which is suitable for heights of 110cm-180cm. The desk can be adjusted at an angle of 0-50° to match different usage scenarios.

 igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair

The chair adopts the “double back” design with pull-type seat depth adjustment. The seat cushion adopts a high-elastic pressure-relieving sponge, which has waterproof, oil-proof and anti-fouling features. The table comes with several storage compartments and a creative magnetic back panel for more creative storage. igrow Natural Wood Study Table and Chair

The igrow branded table and chair set are now available on the Youpin crowdfunding platform with a starting price of 899 yuan (~$125) but that is for the study chair aloe. The study table alone costs 1699 yuan (~$237). While the set is priced at 2499 yuan (~$349). The table comes in Mint Green, White and Pink colours while the chair comes in Mint Green, Blue and Pink colours.

 

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Xiaomi started working on 5G three years ago, second 5G phone launching September- Lei Jun

At a tech event held in China yesterday, Xiaomi‘s CEO Lei Jun was one of the key speakers. During his speech, Lei in his usual manner revealed some key insights into the company’s 5G journey. He disclosed that the company commenced pre-researching 5G technology and mobile phones three years ago.Xiaomi Logo

This statement is another reminder that Xiaomi is a company built on foresight. A couple of years back, Xiaomi pioneers the use of flexible OLED panels on the Mi Note which they believe will become popular in years to come. Just a few years after, foldable phones using flexible OLED panels is gradually gaining ground. We won’t forget in a hurry, the company’s effort in R& D that culminated in the amazing Mi Mix that kickstarted a wildfire of full-screen phone designs.

Lei Jun says Xiaomi will launch another 5G phone in September. That may likely be the Mi Mix 4, the successor to the Mi Mix 3 which has a 5G version that was released earlier this year. LeiJun sees 5G as injecting new vitality into the smartphone industry that has been declining in recent years. He also reiterated that AI+IoT+5G is the next generation of super internet, and Xiaomi will do its best in that regard.xiaomi

“In the coming year, 5G will bring about earth-shaking changes in the fields of communication, mobile Internet and Internet of Things. For Xiaomi, it is necessary to actively embrace this change and increase investment in technology, especially the technology maturity of 5G mobile phones. And cost control is done well,” Lei Jun said.

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Lei Jun also spoke on the company’s investment in AIoT where he earlier hinted that Xiaomi will invest 10 billion yuan in the next five years. Regarding the performance of its AIoT business, Lei Jun hinted that apart from mobile phones which is the core engine, Xiaomi’s AIoT field also has TVs, notebooks, smart speakers, routers and its rich smart hardware ecosystem. The company exec disclosed that the revenue from this business in the first half of the year reached 27 billion yuan, which is a year-on-year increase of 49%.

 

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Xiaomi patents a Smart Scarf that heats up and adjusts its tightness automatically

Tech startups are striving to make all products smart as the world adopts the Internet of Things (IoT). Smartphones, smartwatches, smart cars, smart homes and other devices are slowly changing the way people live. One of Xiaomi‘s recent patent application is for a smart device that you’ve probably not heard of before – a Smart Scarf.Xiaomi Smart Scarf

Scarfs are used frequently during winter or cold weather. During such weather conditions, it is common to notice users adjusting the scarf tightly around the neck when the weather is cold and then loosen it when they start feeling hot. Xiaomi’s smart scarf patent details a device that is designed to remove the need to adjust the scarf around the neck manually. The Smart Scarf adjusts its grip automatically and heats up in accordance with the change of the ambient temperature.   Xiaomi Smart Scarf

The patent application which was spotted recently is titled  “A smart scarf and its control method” with application number: 201010365323.8. The scarf is composed of a scarf body, a temperature sensing unit and an infrared heating unit. The scarf itself is no different from the traditional scarf but it comes with a temperature sensing unit set on the scarf body to sense the temperature of the surrounding environment. The infrared heating unit is also embedded on the scarf and can be connected to the sensing unit to heat up the scarf using infra-red technology in accordance with the ambient temperature.

In addition, the sketch shows the scarf has an elastic adjustment unit which is connected to the temperature sensor. The scarf automatically loosens or tightens in according to the ambient temperature.

As shown in the above figure, the elastic adjustment unit includes a pair of electric motors (41) and an elastic member (42). The elastic member could be an elastic band. There is also a power supply unit which is also required to ensure proper operation of the motor and temperature sensing unit.

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We can’t say how heavy the scarf will be as the patent application didn’t contain details of the weight. However, except Xiaomi uses lightweight components, the inclusion of these components, especially the battery and motor may make it too heavy. However, the company says that multiple elastic components were connected to the same pair of electric motors. Also, the battery and motor were placed on both ends of the scarf body to keep the weight of the smart scarf low.

The Xiaomi Smart Scarf is a smart wearable device and that is because it can be connected to a mobile phone via Bluetooth or WiFi and then, parameters such as heating and tightness can be controlled through a dedicated mobile phone app.

 

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Blackview BV9100 goes on sale for the first time in China

Blackview is a house to the rugged smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer has announced a lot of strong and sturdy smartphones around the globe, and that too at the affordable price range. After a lot of rumors and talks, the Blackview BV9100 is now finally on sale for $199.99 via its online store.

The device is fully certified for its ruggedness with the certifications such as IP68, IP69K, MIL-TED-810G.  Whereas in the internals, the device features a MediaTek Helio P35 processor along with a 4GB RAM + 64 GB Internal storage. A 6.3-inch with the resolution of 2340×1080 pixels houses in the device. In the camera department, there’s a dual Sony IMX298 16MP module and another Samsung 3L8 13MP front camera. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie.

Blackview BV9100 houses Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light, Accelerometer Sensor, Compass, and Gyroscope. In connectivity, it supports EDGE, GPRS, HSPA plus, LTE CAT 7 300 Mbps DL, LTE 100 Mbps UL, UMTS, IPS FHD+ Display, Wi-Fi, NFC, OTG, IP68, MIL-STD-810G Protection Certificates. Other features such as Fingerprint Sensor, Bluetooth, Fast Charging, VoLTE and 19:9 Display Ratio are part of the Blackviw BV 9100.

It carries a 13000 mAh battery with a guaranteed 60-day standby time. The battery also houses 30W fast charging support with the ability to recharge in 2.5 hours fully. Its huge battery is compared in a video against the OnePlus 6T for 4-hours of intense use. However, the OnePlus 6T consumed battery three times more battery than the BV9100. The battery is designed to bring an immersive experience by facilitating users’ everyday life.

Blackview BV9100 can be bought for the price of $1999.9 from August 26 to September 6. However, the prices will reach the sky after the sale gets over, and it will become available for $269.99. You can buy and know more details by heading to the official Blackview store here.

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