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MediaTek believes China will grab more than 70% of global 5G smartphone sales in 2020

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 22, 2019

5G is the next big revolution in technology and everyone wants a big chunk of its market share. But looks like China is going to take the lead in 2020 as chip maker MediaTek believes that the Chinese market could grab more than 70% of the global 5G smartphone sales next year.

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MediaTek’s CEO Rick Tsai said that global 5G sales are expected to be about 140 million in 2020. Out of this, nearly 70% will be sold in the Chinese market, coming close to 100 million units. This is quite an optimistic forecast from MediaTek given that Strategy Analytics’ report predicts smartphone sales in China to hit just 80 million next year. Still, it’s clear that both of them believe that China will be the largest 5G market in 2020.

MediaTek is currently expected to mass-produce its new 5G chipset in the second half of the year. The company could benefit from Huawei if it manages to strike a deal with the telecommunications giant. Earlier reports indicate that MediaTek is looking to supply low-end 5G chipsets for Huawei’s less expensive smartphones.

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MIUI 10 developer updates to cease on August 30, hints at MIUI 11′ arrival

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 22, 2019

The release date for MIUI 11 is still unknown but the day might be closer than we think. Today, the official MIUI account announced that the last MIUI 10 developer update will be released on August 30.

The official announcement revealed that there have been a total of 428 weekly updates since the first beta release back on August 16, 2010. The weekly updates bring new features and optimizations to each phone that is still supported.

According to the post, the last MIUI 10 developer update will arrive as version 9.8.29 and will be released on August 30.

MIUI 10 has brought a number of very useful features to Xiaomi phones and most of them have been based on AI. From Xiaomi’s Little Ants voice assistant to its AI bokeh effect that allowed phones with a single camera to take portrait photos to auto-detection of smart home appliances.

MIUI 11 is expected to bring more AI-based features. One of them leaked earlier this week, loosely translated to “Inter-finger call”, this feature allows the AI assistant to answer calls on behalf of the user. The conversation is transcribed for the user and suggested replies are presented. The user just has to select one of the replies and the assistant relays it to the caller by voice. The feature can be called Xiaomi’s take on Google Duplex. Unfortunately, this feature will most only be available in China.

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Huami’s new Apple Watch rival features a Custom AMOLED screen, reservations now open

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 22, 2019

Huami is quite serious about taking on Apple, the biggest wearable manufacturer right now. The company’s upcoming square-shaped Amazfit smartwatch is inspired by the Apple Watch series but takes things to a new level by incorporating a 341 PPI display. Today, Huami revealed one important feature of this display: It’s going to be a custom panel.

Amazfit New Watch PPI high — Huami’s New Watch with high PPI and pink strap

We have seen smartphones like the OnePlus 7 Pro use custom display panels but it isn’t common among smartwatches. But Huami being a wearable focused brand is using all its resources to take its smartwatches to a new level. The company confirmed today that it has worked with the screen maker JDI to develop the display for the upcoming square Amazfit smartwatch.

amazfit pace 3 render — Amazfit Pace 3 Render

What’s more, at the same launch event on August 27, we’ll meet yet another Amazfit smartwatch, the Pace 3. Huami’s CEO confirmed that the Pace 3 will feature a transflective display as its predecessor which will be a fully circular 1.34-inch sized screen. But this Pace 3 display will be a custom panel developed by JDI. So there will be two Huami smartwatches in total that’ll feature a custom JDI display panel this month.

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Also, the new Amazfit square smartwatch is up for reservations on the Chinese e-commerce website, Taobao, starting today. The listing confirms 14-day battery life for the watch and offers a 110 yuan coupon for all those who reserve a unit before the launch on August 27.

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EMUI 10 beta update confirmed to start rolling out from September 8

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Aug 22, 2019

At the Huawei Developers Conference 2019 in China earlier this month, the company announced few of its products, including the latest version of its EMUI custom Android interfaced — EMUI 10.

While making the announcement, the company confirmed that the update will be first rolled out to the Huawei P30 smartphone series and will later roll out to other compatible devices. The company also said that the stable version will roll out with the upcoming flagships, i.e. Huawei Mate 30 series smartphones.

Now, sharing an image on the official Weibo account of EMUI, Huawei has confirmed that the EMUI 10 beta version will be rolled out to Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones from 8th September.

Later, in the same month of September, the beta update will start rolling out to Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, Mate RS Porsche Design, Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V20, and Honor Magic 2.

The company has officially revealed that both the custom interfaces — EMUI 10 and Magic UI 3.0 for Honor lineup, are based on the upcoming Android Q operating system. The company is currently in the process of adopting the system for other models.

The EMUI 10 has adopted a new design philosophy and thus will come with a redesigned user interface. The new UI will come with smoother animations and will offer better performance when playing videos and games, along with support for video ringtones.

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Since the newer version is based on Android Q, we expect the company to make use of several interesting features of the upcoming major Android release such as notification bubbles, sharing shortcuts, and new privacy controls. We are also expecting new AI-related features focused on performance, gaming, and fluidity.

EMUI 10 is confirmed to come with features like system-wide dark mode which even forces apps that don’t have a dark mode to comply. The system settings are better organized in this new version and the operating system is designed to offer a better experience when working other devices like a Windows 10 device.

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Giveaway – Win a Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and Banggood 13th Anniversary Sale: Team and Win 10000 Bonuses

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Aug 22, 2019

Gizmochina along with Banggood is conducting 1 unit Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Band as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is the latest smart bracelet launched by Xiaomi. Xiaomi Mi Band 4 comes with a 0.95-inch AMOLED color screen having the resolution of 120×240 pixels, which is 39.9% bigger than Xiaomi Mi Band 3. The smart bracelet supports fitness tracking, sleep monitor, 24H heart rate detection, sedentary reminder and so on. It is also water resistant up to 5ATM (50meters), so you can wear the bracelet in daily washing. The latest band uses Bluetooth 5.0 which offers an improved range, connectivity speed and efficiency. Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is fueled by 135mAh battery, and it is rated to last more than 20 days on a single charge. The main feature for Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is Xiao Ai AI assistant, so you can order it to turn on lights or fans.

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Huawei says it has no plans to launch HarmonyOS-powered smartphone this year

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Aug 22, 2019

At the Huawei Developers Conference 2019 earlier this month in China, the Chinese giant finally announced HarmonyOS, its homegrown operating system. This is the same OS that was in the news as HongMeng OS, the Chinese name for the HarmonyOS.

This in-house developed operating system from Huawei was touted to replace the Android mobile operating system for its smartphones. But, the company has now said that it has no plans to launch a HarmonyOS-powered smartphone this year and it wants to maintain a single ecosystem and stick with Google’s platform.

Huawei Senior Vice President Vincent Yang said that the company wants to maintain one standard and one ecosystem. He also added that Harmony would serve as an option B for the company, in case it cannot use Android.

He also hinted that the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, will be running Android operating system out-of-the-box. However, if the US government enforces the ban, Huawei would switch to Harmony on its phones, but that move wouldn’t happen until the last minute when the company would be shut out from Android.

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Earlier this month, it was reported that Huawei will be launching a new budget smartphone in China by the end of this year which will be powered by the newly announced HarmonyOS or the HongMeng OS as it is called in China. The phone, expected to Mate 30 Lite, was reported to be priced around 2,000 Yuan (roughly $288). However, it now seems that the phone is not getting launched this year.

This is not shocking at all and we can understand why Huawei is reluctant to commit to HarmonyOS as a mobile operating system. The software has just debuted earlier this month and there’s virtually no app support. Earlier, the company had said that the platform is cleaner than Android and has far fewer lines of codes, and is meant to power other smart products like cars, televisions, and smartwatches.

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Get Great Discounts on Xiaomi Yeelight Branded Items on LightinTheBox

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2019

Light color can profoundly affect the human senses. Lighting is understandably touted as one of the most important aspects of interior design as it not only enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of a place but also creates an ambiance to suit your mood.

Xiaomi Yeelight is known for offering LED light bulbs in a wide array of colors that bring your dreams to life. More importantly, you can get your hands on these moods changing lights without emptying your pockets from LightinTheBox.

Xiaomi Yeelight YLOT01YL Light Strip Extended Cable

Light strips are a great choice when it comes to decorating your home or to subtly divide the space, giving it a three-dimensional sense. The Xiaomi Yeelight YLOT01YL Light Strip Extended Cable is designed to bring the warmth and romance to your home without emptying your pocket.

While it usually retails for $18.47, you can now buy the Xiaomi Yeelight YLOT01YL Light Strip Extended Cable for a lowered price of just $9.89 from LightinTheBox. This noteworthy 46 percent discount is available on the white color option of the LED strip light extended cable.

You can click here to place your order through LightinTheBox and take full advantage of the discount before the promo ends.

Yeelight JIAOYUE YLXD05YL 480 LED Ceiling Light

The Yeelight JIAOYUE YLXD05YL 480 LED Ceiling Light adds superb lighting to your quality life. Featuring adjustable colors, this LED ceiling light allows you to adjust the brightness and luminous flux is up to 2200lm. Moreover, it adopts a 5-minutes installation design.

While you’d normally end up shelling out $131.99 on the Yeelight JIAOYUE YLXD05YL 480 LED Ceiling Light, LightinTheBox is giving you a chance to buy it for just $64.90. This is a 51 percent off and it will be available for the white color option of the LED ceiling light.

With only a hundred pieces remaining at the time of writing, this Lightning Sale is slated to end soon. You can follow this link to grab the discount before it wraps up.

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Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Light

LightinTheBox is doling out a 40 percent off on the Original Xiaomi Yeelight YLYD04YL Wireless Fast Charger LED Night Light Charging, which works with iPhone, Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi branded mobile devices. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $20.89.

An absolute steal at this price, the Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Light is made using high-quality ABS + PC materials. The night light draws its juices from a 500mAh Polymer lithium-ion battery and works with smartphones that support wireless charging.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Light and place your order. Note that there were only 100 pieces remaining for this Lightning Sale.

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Yeelight E27 Smart LED Bulb

A great choice for your living room, study, as well as the bedroom, the Yeelight E27 Smart LED Bulb would normally set you back $29.69. Much to the delight of those who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on an LED bulb, LightinTheBox is now offering it for a reduced price of just $4.04.

This is a significant 86 percent drop in the product’s original asking price. Available in white color option, the dimmable Yeelight E27 offers an impressive eleven years of lifetime.

Moreover, it uses a 4000K color temperature, which strikes a perfect balance between warm light and brightness. Bright lighting is idle for reading a book, while dim or soft light is perfect for creating a more comfortable environment.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Yeelight E27 Smart LED Bulb and grab the discount available on it before the Lightning Sale comes to an end. Note that there were only a hundred pieces left for Lightning Sale.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Global Version for $399 from Giztop

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 22, 2019

Xiaomi’s Mi 9T Pro smartphone has been floating around the rumor mill and making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks for quite some time now. While it is slated to hit the store shelves later this month, you can buy two variants of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Global Version through Giztop.

Equipped with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity, this Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro variant comes in Carbon Black color option. Unlike other top-branded phones offering the same storage option, the Mi 9T Pro doesn’t cost a bomb.

The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro variant has gone up for pre-order bearing a $399 price tag. Aside from that, the slightly model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity is available for an unbelievable price of $429 on Giztop.

The 128GB ROM model comes in an eye-catching Carbon Fiber Black color option. It is worth mentioning here that both models will ship out at the end of August.

Aside from that, the phone offers access to Google Play so that you can download and use apps, e-books, magazines, movies, etc directly from your phone. Moreover, the Mi 9T Pro can serve as a mobile hotspot for you to share your 4G data connection with other compatible wireless devices.

You can store and play your favorite music and other tunes in MP3 format on your phone. Those using both SIM card slots can set one card as the primary one. Note that the primary card should support 4G+/4G/3G/2G calling and data.

The irresistible Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro boasts an impressive array of other features that you can check out below:

6.39-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels
Latest 7th generation in-display fingerprint Scanner
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core processor
Adreno 640 GPU
48MP+8MP+13MP triple rear cameras
Pop-up 20MP front camera
MIUI 10 base on Android 9 Pie OS
4000mAh battery, 27W fast charging

You can follow this link to check out the rest of the features and pick your favorite Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro variant through Giztop.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Global Version

Honor 20 SE poster leak reveals that the smartphone is launching next month

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Aug 22, 2019

A poster of the upcoming Honor smartphone has been spotted in China which reveals that the company will soon launch the Honor 20 SE smartphone. Here, the Honor 20 SE refers to the Honor 20 Youth Edition, which is a lighter variant of the Honor 20.

Recently, it was revealed that the Honor 20 SE is a global variant of the Huawei Nova 5T smartphone, which is all set to get launched on 25th August. However, there have been some conflicting reports about the Nova 5T, so we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to know for sure.

The poster was spotted at an offline store of Suning Tesco and suggested that the device will be launched next month, i.e. September 2019. Further, it also mentions that the phone can be pre-ordered with a deposit of 99 Yuan, roughly $14.

Last week, an Android Enterprise listing of a smartphone called Huawei Nova 5T was spotted. The image of the phone on Android Enterprise listing had revealed that it features a display with a punch-hole at its top-left corner.

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On the specs front, it was revealed through Android Enterprise listing that Nova 5T has a 5.5-inch display and the smartphone runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box, likely with EMUI 9.1 on top.

The smartphone is equipped with 8GB of RAM and it has 128GB and 256GB internal storage options. The image of the phone had further revealed that there is indentation on the right side of the phone, which could be a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The phone is also said to come with NFC support as well as 20W fast charging.

However, it remains to be seen if the upcoming Honor 20 SE is indeed a global variant of the Nova 5T or not. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for the Chinese company to officially launch the smartphone, which should happen in the coming weeks.

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Oppo VP shows off video stabilisation on the upcoming Oppo Reno 2

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Aug 22, 2019

After launching its all-new Oppo Reno lineup for smartphones earlier this year, the company is now gearing up for its successor. Oppo has already confirmed that it will be launching the Oppo Reno 2 series smartphones in the Indian market on 28th August.

Today, Oppo’s Vice President Shen Yiren shared a video from the Oppo Reno 2 in which he is comparing the video stabilization feature or the anti-shake effect with other smartphone models. He said that “it was filmed without any stabilizer assistive devices.”

In the video clip, we can see that the output from the upcoming Reno 2, which is on the right side, is much better than the device on the left side in terms of video stability. From this, it seems that the primary lens on the Oppo Reno 2 will come with optical image stabilization (OIS).

Yesterday, in a media statement, the company revealed some of the key specifications of the Oppo Reno 2. It revealed that the phone will feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. It will also come with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

While the phone’s front panel will be protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, the back panel will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor.

The phone will pack 8GB of RAM and will come with 256GB of internal storage. Focusing on the gaming side, the company will be offering anti-cheat extensions, 25 percent better graphic processing, HDR10 Gaming support, and Game Assistant, among others.

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The company has also revealed that the device will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery which will come with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support and USB Type-C port for connectivity. Other features announced by the company include Frame Boost 2.0, Touch Boost 2.0, and Link Boost.

Oppo has not shared details about the smartphone’s camera configuration, which seems to be the highlight of the device. In a teaser image shared by the company, it shows that the smartphone will have quad-camera setup on the back and on the front side, it will continue to offer shark-fin design for the pop-up mechanism.

As per the leaks, the Reno 2 will feature Samsung‘s 48MP primary sensor paired with a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 16MP sensor will be present on the front for taking selfies and video calling.

To know for sure which devices are up the company’s sleeves for the Reno 2 series, as well as their pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event, which is happening next week in India.

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Vivo’s next Z-series phone to feature in-display fingerprint reader

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Aug 22, 2019

Vivo is reportedly working on a new Z-series smartphone for India. Like the Vivo Z1 Pro phone that was announced in July, the second Z-series handset of the year will be coming with impressive specs and pricing. The name of the smartphone is not known yet, but a fresh report from India Tech Today has revealed few of its key features.

The next Z-series Vivo phone is expected to official in September in India, but the exact launch date is currently under the wraps. The publication claims that the next Z-series phone will be arriving with specs better than the Vivo Z1 Pro. Also, it will come equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It indicates that the phone will be arriving with an AMOLED display. To recall, the Z1 Pro has a traditional rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is no other information available on the specifications of the smartphone.

The publication added that the upcoming Z-series phone will have an affordable price tag. It is expected to cost under Rs. 20,000 (~$279). Since it is rumored to come with better specs, it could a bit costlier than the Z1 Pro.

Currently, the Vivo Z1 Pro is available in three variants in the country such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 14,990 (~$209), Rs. 16,990 (~$237) and Rs. 18,990 (~$265). By adding a new Z-series member, Vivo India is on its way to expand its online retail business in the country.

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Vivo Z1 Pro Specifications

A 6.53-inch LCD display with punch-hole design is available on the Vivo Z1 Pro. It supports full HD+ resolution and an aspect ration of 19.5:9. The Snapdragon 712 chipset fuels the smartphone and it houses a gargantuan battery of 5,000mAh capacity that carries support for 18W dual-engine fast charging through its microUSB port.

The rear side of the Vivo Z1 Pro features a triple camera setup that consists of a Sony IMX499 16-megapixel main lens, an ultrawide sensor of 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. There is a 32-megapixel in-display camera for shooting impressive selfies. The Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with FunTouch OS 9 runs on the device.

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Selected people will get to experience Xiaomi’s new 5G smartphone before release

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Aug 22, 2019

Xiaomi has today announced a new campaign called “Xiaomi 5G Number One Player Club” under which the company will be recruiting 100 people from across the world who will then get to experience Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone before everyone else.

The selected participants of this campaign will receive four major benefits, which includes experiencing Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone, priority purchase eligibility for the new Xiaomi 5G device, ticket to the smartphone’s launch event, and Xiaomi 5G Number One Player Honor.

To participate for this new campaign from Xiaomi, interested users will need to follow the official public number of Xiaomi mobile phone on Weibo and then send the text “5G”.

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Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone is the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 and the company has already announced that it will soon launch its second 5G smartphone. The upcoming 5G device from Xiaomi has already been certified by 3C and has received all the necessary licenses.

Reports indicate that the second 5G smartphone from Xiaomi has been named Xiaomi 9 Pro or Xiaomi 9 5G. The phone is expected to be powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core chipset and will be backed by a 4,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. It is said that the smartphone will retain the 6.39-inch display size of the original version but the resolution will be increased.

While the company is yet to officially announce this upcoming 5G smartphone, details leaked through Chinese telecom operator China Unicom has revealed that the second Xiaomi 5G smartphone will go on sale from September.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro real image reveals the beauty of its dark green variant

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Aug 22, 2019

On Aug. 29, Redmi will be launching the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset powered Redmi Note 8 series in China. As expected, the series will include Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones. The Note 8 Pro will be arriving as the first Redmi phone with four rear-mounted cameras. It will be equipped with a main lens of 64-megapixel from Samsung. Earlier this week, a leaked snapshot of a video ad had appeared on Weibo to reveal the rear design of the dark green colored Redmi Note 8 Pro handset. Today, a real image of the smartphone has appeared to give a closer look at the rear design of the phone.

The below shown image shows that the appeal of the dark green variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro is quite similar to the Redmi K20 / K20 Pro smartphone. The color appears towards the center and light towards the left and right edges. Both the edges are curved, and its texture also appears similar to the Redmi K20 series.

The top half of the phone features a vertical module that includes three camera sensors and below it is a fingerprint scanner. On its right is the fourth camera sensor placed below the LED flash.

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The Helio G90T processor will be powering the smartphone. Recent reports have revealed that the phone will be equipped with features like NFC and IR blaster. It may come with a 5,000mAh battery that will carry support for 18W fast charging. For heat dissipation, the Note 8 Pro will be coming with liquid cooling technology.

As far as the Redmi Note 8 is concerned, it will be also featuring a quad camera setup. It is speculated to come equipped with a 48-megapixel primary lens and it could be fueled by Helio G90. It could be housing a 4,000mAh battery. The other details of the Redmi Note 8 series are currently under the wraps. Probably, the Note 8 and Note 8 Pro phones could be equipped with the same 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with dot notch like the predecessor models.

Apart from launching the Redmi Note 8 series on Aug. 29, Redmi will be also taking off covers from its first Redmi TV.

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Affordable Nokia 5G phone coming in 2020

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Aug 22, 2019

Various smartphone makers are now gearing up to launch their first 5G smartphones. Xiaomi, Huawei, OnePlus, ZTE, Samsung and LG have already launched 5G phones in multiple markets. Other brands too are expected to release 5G smartphones in the remaining months of the year. Currently available 5G phones mostly feature topnotch specs because of which they carry hefty price tags. A fresh report on Digital Trends states that HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas revealed to it a cheap Nokia 5G phone that will cost around half of the exisiting 5G phones will be arriving next year in the U.S.

In the U.S., Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G and LG V50 ThinQ 5G phones are priced around $1,000. Currently, the most affordable 5G phone in the U.S is the Moto Z3 or Moto Z4 that comes with a 5G Moto Mod. It is not really a 5G smartphone as it requires users to snap a 5G Moto Mod to the phone to connect to 5G networks. With 5G Moto Mod, the Moto Z3 is available with a price tag of around $800 through Verizon in the U.S. The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G that can be availed without a 5G data plan ranges between 800 euros to 900 euros. It is not yet available in the U.S., but it expected to release in collaboration with Sprint in the near future. Hence, it can be assumed that Nokia’s 5G phone that will be arriving in 2020 could be priced around $500 to $650.

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Sarvikas further said the company is working with silicon vendors and the U.S. carriers in order to release its 5G phone in the U.S. The company has been making efforts to expand its presence in the country. Apart from selling unlock phones through Amazon and Best Buy, it is selling five smartphones through Verizon, AT&T and Cricket Mobile.

At present, there is no information available on the name of the device that Sarvikas is talking about. Probably, the phone debut first in other markets like Europe or China, before arriving in the U.S. As far as this year is concerned, HMD Global is expected to announce phones like Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 5.2 and few features phones at the IFA 2019 in September and it is also expected to announce Nokia 9.1 PureView 5G flagship phone by the end of the year.

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 leak reveals SD855+, 12 GB RAM and 108MP quad camera with periscope lens

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Aug 22, 2019

Recent reports have suggested that Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be debuting as early as next month in China. Now that the arrival of the Mi MIX 4 is drawing near, the rumor mill is now leaking vital information on it. A tipster from China has shared the key specs of the smartphone.

The leak does not reveal the display size of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4, but states that it will be featuring a curved screen that will carry support for 2K resolution. The Snapdragon 855+ that includes 2.96GHz octa-core processor will be powering the smartphone. It will come with 12 GB of RAM and a large storage of 1 TB. It is said to carry support for UFS 3.0 storage.

The Mi MIX 4 could be coming with a 4,500mAh battery that will offer 30W fast charging. The handset is also expected to be equipped with support for wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. It could be one of the first Xiaomi phones to feature the all new MIUI 11 that will deliver improved user experience.

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The rear side of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be equipped with quad camera system. It will feature a main camera of 108-megapixel primary lens, a 16-megapixel superwide lens, a 12-megapixel lens and a periscope lens. The leak has no information on the front camera of the phone. The other features of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 mentioned in the leak include 3.5mm audio jack and NFC support. The leak also states that it will continue to flaunt a ceramic body. There is no concrete backing for the above leak. Hence, it is recommended to digest it with a grain of salt.

Previous reports have claimed that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be equipped with 5G support. There is no confirmation on whether the phone will be coming in 5G as well as 4G LTE versions. However, before the arrival of Mi MIX 4, Xiaomi is expected to unleash the Mi 9S 5G smartphone in the market. It is expected to debut as the 5G edition of the Xiaomi Mi 9 phone that was announced in February this year.

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