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Living up to its reputation for offering a wide selection of top-end products at unbeatable prices, Gearbest comes up with amazing promotions from time to time. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store has launched the Ultimate Computer & Office promotion.

As part of this recently kicked-off promo, the Chinese online store is giving its loyal users a chance to grab a noteworthy 50 percent off in the form of coupons every day until the activity comes to an end. To simplify the search process, the products have carefully been added to specific categories.

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The first section called Limited Coupon features the Magicsee N6 Max and the Magicsee N5 Nova TV boxes, both carrying considerably lowered price tags. For instance, the N6 MAX TV Box usually retails for $115.30, but you can buy it for just $109.99.MAGICSEE N6 MAX TV Box - Black EU Plug

Moreover, you can bring the already reduced retail price of the TV box further down to just $59.99 simply by applying the coupon code assigned to the product. In other words, you can get an extra $50 off during the checkout process. These coupons will be available only for the first five customers.

The following category called Flash Sale is crammed with all sorts of electronic items including a laser projector from Xiaomi, top-branded TV boxes, and more. It is worth noting that all products featured in the aforesaid section are available for lowered prices.

For example, the EXP GDC Beast Laptop External Independent Video Card Dock, which normally sells for $38.05 has now gone up for sale for just $33.99. Aside from this 5 percent discount, you can get $50 off on orders over $99, and get a $15 off coupon for signing in daily.EXP GDC Beast Laptop External Independent Video Card Dock + Expresscard Cable Compatible with Apple / DELL / HP / Lenovo / Asus / Hasee - Black and Grey No Power

A slew of recently-added products have been included in the next category called New Arrival. It is worth mentioning here that Gearbest is doling out significant discounts on all products added to this section as well.

If you have restlessly been searching for inexpensive computer parts, mini PCs, TV box, or network devices, you might want to check out the following category dubbed as Computers & Office. This section has been split into five sub-categories including TV Box, Mini PC, Network Devices, Computer Peripherals, and Computer Components.

There are no prizes for guessing that the products available under the above-mentioned category are available for reduced prices. For example, you can avail a 10 percent off on the Alfawise M.2 SSD NGFF NVME M2 SATA Hard Drive which carries an $82.30 price tag without the discount.

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Thanks to the discount, you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $73.99. With 20 pieces already sold, this promo will be valid for just four days.

The concluding category called Office & School Supplies features products that have been divided into two sections including Office Electronics and Office & School Supplies. Only for a limited period, these products will be up for grabs carrying reduced prices.

To take full advantage of this promotion, all you need to do is to click here and visit the activity page. Note that the promo is slated to end shortly.

Vivo files trademark for the Vivo Z7 and Z9 moniker

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo recently took the wraps off the Vivo Z5 packing a Snapdragon 712 chipset. The company may drop the Z7 and Z9 sometime in the near future as it has filed for trademarks for both names. Vivo Z7

We can’t say when they will be launched or if both models will be launched at the same time but a trademark application is an indication that Vivo will use the names for successive models. At the moment, nothing is known about the models but a source claims the Z9 may feature a quad-camera setup with the primary sensor likely being a 64MP one. Both models are expected to pack an AMOLED display as well as in-display fingerprint sensors.vivo z9

Since the Z7 and Z9 are likely taking over from the Z5, they are likely to step-up on the features and specs of the Z5 and not go lower. As a reminder, the Z5 sports a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a waterdrop notch at the top. The device also packs an in-display fingerprint scanner. As stated earlier, it is powered by a Snapdragon 712 chipset paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM. The Z5 packs a big 4,500mAh battery and supports 22.5W fast charging as well as reverse charging.

 

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Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition brings custom cases, themes and gifts

The Redmi Note 8 Pro was announced today at an event that also saw Redmi unveil the standard Redmi Note 8, its first TV – the Redmi TV, and the RedmiBook 14 Enhanced Edition. The Chinese manufacturer also announced the Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Limited Edition.

Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition

The Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition comes in two variants – a “Horde” variant and an “Alliance” variant, representing the two main factions in Azeroth. Both come with different styled packaging but similar contents.

The Horde variant comes in a black and red box. The texts on the outer part of the box are written in red. Inside the box is the Electro-optic Ash variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. There is a black and red case with the emblem of the Horde at the bottom as well as some WoW cards.

Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition Horde

Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Edition Alliance

The Alliance variant comes in a white box (blue inside). Inside the box is the Fritillaria White version of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. There is a case too inside the box. It has a black and blue dual-color with the emblem of the Alliance inscribed in white on the lower half. You also get the same cards as the Horde variant above.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft Limited Edition also has custom wallpapers, themes (sync online), and icon packs. Other than the special packaging and additional items, the specs are the same as that of the regular variant. Redmi has not released info on the price and availability.

 

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Honor 20S reservations begin ahead of the launch

Honor has today confirmed that it will be announcing the Honor 20S smartphone in China on Sept. 4. The Chinese firm has also started the reservations of the smartphone. The handset seems to be the YAL-AL50 / TL50 Honor phone that was recently approved by TENAA.

The first poster shown below states that the Honor 20S will be available for reservations starting from today. The other poster confirms the Sept. 4 launch date. The handset shown in the hands of the Chinese celebrity is the Honor 20S. The smartphone does not feature a rear-facing fingerprint scanner and it is equipped with a vertical camera module that includes three lenses and an LED flash.

Honor 20S Reservations

The Honor 20S is probably the YAL-AL50 / TL50 phone that had appeared with full specifications and images. The rear image of the YAL-AL50 / TL50 matches with the phone shown in the above poster. The specifications of the phone suggest that it is a lower version of the Honor 20 flagship phone that was announced few months ago.

The only major difference between the Honor 20 and Honor 20S seems to be in the camera department. The Honor 20 has a quad camera system while the Honor 20S has a triple camera setup on the rear. The TENAA listing of the phone has revealed that it is equipped with a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup.

The other specs of the Honor 20S seems to be same as Honor 20. It features a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with punch-hole design. It supports full HD+ resolution. The 2.6GHz powers the smartphone could be the Kirin 980 chipset. It seems to feature a 3,750mAh battery. The handset may come with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. For shooting selfies, it has a front camera of 32-megapixel. It is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The Honor 20S is expected to come with 20W fast charging technology. The Honor 20 supports 22.5W rapid charging. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing of the Honor 20S.

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RedmiBook 14 Enhanced Edition with 10th Gen Intel processors and new colors announced

The RedmiBook 14 was announced in May and is powered by 8th Gen Intel processors. Today, Redmi has announced a new version with the latest Intel 10th Gen processors. The new version is called the RedmiBook 14 Enhanced Version.

RedmiBook 14 Enhanced Edition

Just like the 8th Gen version, this is also available in three configurations. The new processor isn’t the only change. The RedmiBook 14 Enhanced Edition also comes in two new color variants to further distinguish it from the 8th Gen version. Below are the three configurations available:

  • Base Model – Core i5-10210U + 8GB RAM + 256GB SSD + Nvidia MX250 discrete graphics.
  • Middle Model – Core i5-10210U + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD + Nvidia MX250 discrete graphics.
  • Top Model – Core i7-10510U + 8GB RAM + 512GB  SSD + MX250 discrete graphics.

The Core i5-10210U belongs to the new Comet Lake family that was announced a little over a week ago. It has 4 cores and 8 threads with a base frequency of 1.6GHz and a max turbo frequency of 4.2GHz (single-core) and 3.9GHz (all cores). It also has a 6MB cache.

The Core i7-10510U is also a member of the new Comet Lake family. It has 4 cores and 8 threads too but an 8MB cache. The base frequency is 1.8GHz but it can go up to 4.9GHz for a single core and 4.3GHz for all cores in Turbo mode.

RedmiBook 14 Enhanced Edition

If you already own the RedmiBook 14 with an 8th gen processor then you will be heartbroken by the price of the RedmiBook 14 Enhanced Edition. Redmi has decided to keep the price tag the same save for the middle model which is more expensive than its 8th gen version.

So the base model for the enhanced edition is priced at ¥3999 (~$559) and will be available in silver. The middle model which only differs from the base model with its larger storage will be sold for ¥4499 (~$629) and will be available in silver, and also the new gray and rose color variants. The top model will be sold for ¥4999 (~$699) and will be available in silver.

Pre-orders begin today at 4:30 pm local time and the first sale kicks off on September 6 at 10:00 am local time. It will be available on Mi.com. Mi Home stores, Suning, JD.com, Tmall, and the Youpin online store.

We do not know if Redmi will continue to offer the 8th Gen model with a slashed price alongside the enhanced edition or stop production. Once we have more details, we will update you.

 

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Redmi TV with 70-inch 4K HDR display, 2 GB RAM launched for 3,799 Yuan ($531)

As promised, after teasing its launch for a couple of weeks, Redmi has today finally launched its much-anticipated Redmi TV, along with the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones.

The first smart TV from the newly independent Redmi brand is named Redmi TV. It comes with a massive 70-inch 4K HDR display, which the company says it 60 percent larger than the 55-inch panel.

The Redmi TV comes with sixth-generation Picture Quality Engine and is powered by Amlogic quad-core 64-bit processor clocked up to 1.5GHz and Mali-450 MP3 GPU clocked up to 750Mhz. The device comes packed with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

As for the connectivity option on the device, the Redmi TV comes with support for Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2 for lower power consumption. It also has three HDMI ports and two USB ports.

Just like the Xiaomi’s Mi Smart TVs, the new Redmi TV also comes with support for voice assistant and Bluetooth-powered voice-based remote controller. The company is also making use of the PatchWall user interface for this smart TV.

It also comes with Dolby Audio as well as DTS-HD audio. The Redmi TV is priced at 3,799 Yuan in China, which roughly converts to $531. It is now available for pre-booking with a deposit of 100 Yuan (~$14) to 500 Yuan (~$70).

The competition in the Smart TV market is getting intensified. Recently, Honor launched its first Honor Vision TV priced at 3,799 Yuan, but with a 55-inch display and powered by its own HarmonyOS. OnePlus is also all set to launch its OnePlus TV in India next month.

The company is aiming to expand its Redmi brand to a multi-category company and is trying to create its own Redmi ecosystem. Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi had earlier said that the company will adhere to its strategy of making cost-effective products, which has been a major force behind the brand’s success.

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Get Deals at Just $9.99 on Brands New Releases on Banggood

Touted as one of the world’s most trusted e-commerce sites, Banggood has associated with top Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, Alldocube, DJI, and CHUWI, just to name a few.

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Banggood is celebrating its 13th Anniversary this year. This is without an iota of doubt, a red-letter day for the renowned Chinese online store, which launched the Banggood 13th Anniversary Sale on August 27th.

As part of the Anniversary Special Offer, Banggood is offering deals at just $9.99 on brands new releases. This event features a wide selection of well-received products that you can buy without breaking the bank.

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Aside from these unmissable deals, Banggood is doling out great discounts on all sorts of products that usually carry steep price tags. To simplify and expedite the search process, these products have carefully been added to specific categories.

Under the Anniversary New Launch section, you can get your hands on amazing products from leading manufacturers including Eachine, BlitzWolf, Digoo, Emax, and more. It is worth noting that are currently up for grabs bearing reduced price tags.

For the sake of an instance, the Eachine E520S foldable RC drone, which normally retails for $105.99 is now available for only $100.99. Not only can you avail this 7 percent discount, but also get free shipping on orders over $19.99.Eachine E520S GPS WIFI FPV With 4K/1080P HD Camera 16mins Flight Time Foldable RC Drone Quadcopter - 2.4G WiFi 4K HD Three Batteries

Likewise, you can grab a noteworthy 40 percent off on the 5X Zoom HD 2MP IP Security Camera, which usually carries a $49.99. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for only $29.99. Moreover, you can get free shipping if your cart value exceeds $19.99.

You can get great discounts on other top-branded products under the next section called More Alerts Lower Price. You need to visit the product details page and click the “Alert Me” button to subscribe. You’d receive alerts and lower prices once the sale officially kicks off on September 9th.

Much to the delight of brand-conscious buyers, the promotion page also features official online stores of coveted brands offering great discounts. The BlitzWolf official online store, for instance, offers up to a whopping 76 percent off on a slew of products including audio accessories, computer accessories, chargers, etc.

You can grab a 68 percent off on Eachine, 69 percent off on Geekcreit, and 73 percent off on Daniu official online stores. The concluding category called Best Selling Comparison offers quite an interesting way of winning free gifts.

To participate, all you need to do is to add your favorite product to Wishlist. Banggood will randomly select 99 participants who will receive free gifts. The section features some of Xiaomi’s most popular products including the Xiaomi Mi9T and the Mi 9 smartphones, along with the Redmi Airdots, the Mi Band 4, Mi Band 3, the Xiaomi M365 and the 2019 Xiaomi electric scooters.

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It is mentioning here that you can directly buy these products at lowered prices without adding them to your Wishlist. For example, the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi9T variant that usually sells for $499.99 can be yours for just $426.99.

You can extend this 15 percent discount with the help of coupon code BG8MM9T6. As if that weren’t enough, you get free shipping on orders over $19.99. You can choose between Carbon Black and Glacier Blue color options.

The 10-days Banggood Anniversary Special Offer on brands New releases will come to an end on September 9th (UTC+8). You can visit the activity page by following this link to avail the great discounts and take advantage of the coupons before they expire.

Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro announced in China; Specifications, features and price

Redmi has unveiled the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 today through a launch event in China. These phones have arrived with beefed up specs compared to the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro phones that were unveiled earlier this year. The main USP of the Redmi Note 8 series is that it is equipped with four rear-mounted cameras. Moreover, the Redmi Note 8 has debuted as the world’s first smartphone with 64-megapixel camera. On the other side, the Redmi Note 8 is blessed with the popular 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 lens.

Redmi Note 8 Pro Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with an IP52 splash resistant body. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The TUV Rheinland certification for the display ensures that it filters the harmful blue rays. The front and rear sides of the phone is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass 5 panels. With reduced chin, the Redmi Note 8 Pro offers a screen space of 91.4 percent.

The MediaTek Helio G90T processor fuels the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone. The smartphone comes in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions. The handset comes in storage options like 64 GB and 128 GB A dedicated microSD card slot is available on the device for more storage.

The upper half of the rear shell of the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a vertical camera system that includes three lenses and a fourth sensor with LED flash placed alongside it. The quad camera setup includes an f/1.7 aperture 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 as primary lens, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel, a 2-megapixel macro lens with 2cm focal length and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel. The mains lens that has a large pixel size of 1.6micron can capture high resolution images of 9248 x 6936 pixels. The Note 8 Pro can shoot 960fps slow motion videos. The front notch of the phone has a 20-megapixel selfie camera.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 18W rapid charging. The Note 8 Pro also comes with liquid cooling technology which can be found in popular gaming smartphones. The antennas of the phone are arranged smartly inside the phone so that it does not obstruct signals while holding the device in landscape mode while playing games. Also, the Note 8 Pro is smart enough to switch between Wi-Fi and 4G networks depending on the strength of the signal.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro boots to Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with MIUI 10 skin. For improved gaming experience, the smartphone is equipped with Game Turbo 2.0 and HyperEngine by MediaTek. The handset is also equipped with other features such as super linear speaker with smart PA, NFC, IR blaster, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

Redmi Note 8 Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 8 also features the same-sized waterdrop notch enabled display as the Note 8 Pro model and it also wears a splash proof body with Gorilla Glass 5 panels on both sides. The chin of the device is bit thick and it carries ‘Redmi’ brand name. However, the company claims that the smartphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.

The Snapdragon 665 that fuels the Xiaomi Mi A3 / Mi CC9e and the rival phone Realme 5 fuels the Redmi Note 8 smartphone. It comes with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on the device for more storage. The 4,000mAh battery of the phone supports 18W fast charging through USB-C.

The quad camera system of the Redmi Note 8 is placed at the top-left corner of the glass rear of the phone. It includes a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.79 aperture and its other three sensors are same as Note 8 Pro. On its front is a 13-megapixel selfie camera powered with AI beautification features. The Redmi Note 8 is also loaded with MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS and comes with the same connectivity features as the Pro model.

Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro Pricing and Availability

The Redmi Note 8 Pro and Note 8 variants and their respective pricing are as follows:

Redmi Note 8 Pro

  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,399 Yuan (~$195)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,599 Yuan (~$223)
  • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,799 Yuan (~$251)
    Color Variants: Ice Jade, Fritillaria White and Electro-optic Ash.

Redmi Note 8

  • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 999 Yuan (~$139)
  • 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – 1,199 Yuan (~$167)
  • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 1,399 Yuan (~$195)
    Color Variants: Meteorite Black, Fantasy Blue and White

For Redmi Note 8 Pro users, the company is also selling the 179 Yuan (~$25) worth game controller. The first batch of buyers can avail it for 99 Yuan (~$14). The company also announced the limited edition Redmi Note 8 Pro World of Warcraft versions. The first sale of Redmi Note 8 Pro will be held on Sept. 3 whereas the Redmi Note 8’s first sale will be held on Sept. 17.

Huawei MediaPad T5 gets Mist Blue color variant

The Huawei MediaPad T5 was announced first last year. It later made its way to India in July of this year. When the tablet was announced, it was only available in Black and Champagne Gold. Last week, Huawei announced that the MediaPad is now available in a third color variant called Mist Blue.

Huawei MediaPad T5 Mist Blue featured

The new Mist Blue color variant was unveiled last week and it is similar to the Glacier Blue Honor Tablet 5. The bezels are white like that of the Champagne Gold variant.

Not all markets have the new color variant yet. It is not available in India, neither is it available in the US (obviously). But you can pick it up on Amazon Japan, in the United Arab Emirates, but not in Saudi Arabia. It is also not available in Malaysia. You can check your local Huawei online store or authorized partners if the MediaPad T5 is sold in your country.

The MediaPad T5 has a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 display. It is powered by the Kirin 659 and paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage or 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Maximum memory card capacity supported is 256GB.

There is a 5MP f/2.4 camera on the rear while a 2MP f/2.4 camera is in front for video calls. The tablet also has stereo speakers with Huawei’s Histen audio technology. It runs EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 and has a Children’s Corner with parental controls. The tablet comes in LTE and Wi-Fi only versions and has a 5100mAH battery capacity.

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Pre-Order Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier for $49.99 from Giztop

A headphone amplifier or headphone amp can be described as a low-powered audio amplifier which carries out the function of driving headphones (worn on or in the ears), rather than loudspeakers in speaker enclosures.

Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier

You can usually find headphone amplifiers embedded in electronic devices with a headphone jack. While there’s no dearth of headphone amplifiers, these devices aren’t usually easy on the pocketbook.

If you are in the market for a budget-friendly headphone amplifier, you might want to give the Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro a test drive. Weighing in at just 4 grams, this light and easy-to-carry headphone amp connects directly to the USB Type-C port of your device and delivers Hi-Fi audio using your wired headphones.meizu Hi-Fi DAC pro headphone amplifier Moreover, the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro comes with a built-in Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC for 32bit/384KHz audio. Note that the DAC has an impedance of up to 600Ω. It is Hi-Res certified for high-resolution sound quality and is compatible with Android, Windows, and Mac OS.meizu Hi-Fi DAC pro headphone amplifier

You can pre-order the Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier from Giztop if you are willing to shell out $49.99. It is worth mentioning here that the product is likely to be delivered by early of September this year.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Official Meizu HiFi DAC Pro Headphone Amplifier and pre-order it through Giztop.

The Meizu 16s Pro Has Gone Up for Pre-Order On Giztop

Still riding high on the success of the Meizu 16s, the Chinese consumer electronics company has released a Pro version in its lineup with the recently unveiled Meizu 16s Pro.

Meizu 16s Pro

Touted as an incremental upgrade to the Meizu 16s which was released in April, the Meizu 16s Pro has gone up for pre-order on Giztop. The recently unveiled smartphone comes in three storage options including 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM+256GB ROM.

The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Meizu 16s Pro variant is available in four eye-catching color options including green, mirror black, white, and dreamy unicorn. You can pre-order this model for $449 through Giztop.Meizu 16s Pro

The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM model, which comes in green, mirror black, white, and dreamy unicorn color options, on the other hand, will set you back $519. If you fancy having more power and storage space on your phone, you can go for the larger model that offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity, paired with 8GB RAM for $579.

The simply irresistible Meizu 16s Pro is crammed with impressive features that you can check out below:

  • 6.2-inch Super AMOLED On-cell screen
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus 2.96GHz Octa-core processor
  • Adreno 640 GPU
  • Sony IMX586 48MP+20MP+16MP triple rear cameras
  • 0MP front camera
  • 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 128GB/256GB UFS 3.0 storage
  • Flyme 8 base on Android 9.0 Pie OS
  • 3600mAh battery with 24W mCharge fast charging

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Meizu 16s Pro and pre-order your favorite variant of the phone from Giztop.

Honor 20S confirmed to go official in China on September 4

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had recently teased that it will be launching a new Honor 20-series smartphone in China on 4th September. We speculated that the company could launch Honor 20S smartphone and now today the company has confirmed that Honor 20S is getting launched on 4th September.

Honor 20S Launch Date

With Honor touting the smartphone as “Beauty of the Night”, we expect the Honor 20S to come with an advanced Night Mode for photography. The phone is also shown in the company’s usual gradient color.

Recently, the Honor YAL-AL50 / TL50 smartphone that was certified by the TENAA agency in China, which is said to be the Honor 20S. Most of the specs of the Honor YAL-AL50 / TL50 resembles with Honor 20 and the only major difference is the presence of a triple camera setup on its back.

The upcoming smartphone is expected to come with a 6.26-inch display with a punch-hole at its top-left corner for its 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear side of the phone has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. Since there’s no fingerprint sensor on the back panel, it could have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The device will be powered by the company’s current flagship Kirin 980 chipset with three RAM options — 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB, coupled with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The handset has a minimum rated battery of 3,650mAh capacity but the typical capacity could be 3,750mAh, with support for fast charging technology.

Currently, the Honor 20 smartphone is selling with a starting price of 2,699 Yuan (~$376), so the Honor 20S could be priced between 2000 Yuan (~$279) and 2600 Yuan (~$264). We’ll know the phone’s full specs, features as well as its pricing and availability details in a few days when the phone gets launched on 4th September.

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Realme Q confirmed to come powered by Snapdragon 712 chipset

Yesterday, Realme announced that it is hosting a launch event in China on 5th September where the company will unveil its new Realme Q series smartphones, featuring quad-camera setup on the back.

While the company had not revealed much more about this upcoming smartphone lineup, it has now revealed the chipset powering the device. In a new post on Weibo today, Realme revealed that the Realme Q will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC.

Realme Q Snapdragon 712 SoC

It is being speculated that the Realme Q-series could be the rebranded version of the Realme 5-series smartphones launched in India last week. The Realme 5 Pro was also recently certified by TENAA, indicating that it’s coming to China for sure, but could have a different name.

The Realme 5 comes powered by Snapdragon 665 SoC while the 5 Pro packs Snapdragon 712 chipset. The upcoming Realme XT with 64MP quad-camera setup is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE chipset.

Coming to the specifications, while the Realme 5 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display, the 5 Pro comes with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display, both featuring a waterdrop notch. Both the smartphones run ColorOS 6.0 on top based on Android 9 Pie operating system.

Realme 5 Pro
Realme 5 Pro

In the camera department, the 5 Pro variant comes with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view, f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel portrait lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens with 4cm focal length and f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, it comes with Sony IMX471 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture.

On the other hand, the standard model features 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.

Realme 5 Pro
Realme 5 Pro

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, a GPS/ A-GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The 5 Pro is powered by a 4,035mAh battery and carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 flash charging while the Realme 5 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

The company currently has two phones in China — Realme X and X Lite. While the Realme X was first launched in China featuring a pop-up front camera, the X Lite is a re-branded version of Realme 3 Pro for the Chinese market.

The oppo-backed brand is also gearing up to launch its 64MP quad-camera smartphone in the Indian market. During Realme 5 series launch, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth had confirmed that the phone will be named Realme XT and will launch in India in September.

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Vivo V17 Pro to come with six cameras!

Earlier this year, Vivo had launched Vivo V15 and Vivo V15 Pro  smartphones in India and some other markets. Recent reports have claimed that the company is gearing up to launch the Vivo V17 series in India. New information reveals that the smartphone will be sporting as many as six cameras. India Today Tech’s exclusive report has carried a leaked image of the two color variants of the smartphones.

The image of the Vivo V17 Pro shows that its rear panel will be coming in a gradient color that appears light blue at the top and light pink at the bottom. The other color variant of the has a dark blue appeal. Both phones are equipped with four rear-mounted camera sensors that are arranged vertically along with an LED flash. The camera module is placed in the top half of the back panel. There is no information on the specifications of the Vivo V17 Pro.

The Vivo V17 Pro lacks a fingerprint scanner. It suggests that it will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor like the Vivo V15 Pro. The front design of the phone is currently under the wraps. However, it is very likely to feature a notch-less AMOLED display with a pop-up camera setup. The module is expected to house two front-facing cameras.

Vivo V17 Pro leaked photo

There is no information on the technical specifications of the Vivo V17 Pro. The Vivo V15 Pro had released in the market with a starting price of Rs. 28,999. Hence, there is a possibility that the successor model could be arriving in the country with a price tag of around Rs. 30,000.

Vivo India is expected to use the same release strategy that it had used for the Vivo V17 series. The company may debut the Vivo V17 Pro handset first and later it may also introduce the Vivo V17 phone. The Vivo V17 Pro may go official as early as in the next month.

The Chinese firm has recently confirmed that it will be launching the Vivo Z1X smartphone in India on Sept. 6. The handset is rumored to arrive as a rebadged version of the Vivo Z5 that had gone official in China in July. The Vivo Z1X is expected to come with a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader, Snapdragon 712 SoC, triple rear cameras and 4,500mAh battery with fast charging through USB-C. It could be priced higher than the Vivo Z1 Pro.

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Moto G8 Play to pack MediaTek chipset, HD+ display, and 4000mAh battery

Lenovo-owned Motorola launched its Moto G7 series smartphones earlier this year. Thus, it’s fair to expect that the company has started working on its next-generation Moto G-series smartphones, which could get launched in a couple of months.

Just like the previous generation, there could be four different models in the next-gen Moto G-series — Moto G8, G8 Plus, G8 Power, and Moto G8 Play. Now, some of the specifications of the Moto G8 Play have surfaced online.

Moto G7 Play
Moto G7 Play

As per the report, the G8 Play will come model numbers XT2015-2, XT2016-1, or XT2016-2 depending on the market. The smartphone has already been certified by the FCC, revealing the phone’s dimensions (157.6mm x 75.4mm) and its supported LTE bands (2/4/5/7/66).

The Moto G8 Play is expected to have a 5.7-inch display and will come with HD+ screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels with 19:9 aspect ratio. Unlike its predecessors, the upcoming model will come powered by a MediaTek chipset, either Helio P60 or Helio P70.

The report further adds that the phone will come packed with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM along with 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. It will also be powered by a large 4,000mAh battery, a significant increase over the Moto G7 Play.

The phone will be running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with some customizations from Motorola. The phone is still in an early stage of development, so nothing is known about the new software features planned for the product.

The G8 Play will also come with a traditional fingerprint sensor which we expect will be placed in its usual position — on the backside embedded with the Motorola logo below the camera module.

The smartphone is expected to come in “Iron” and “Cosmo” colors and the company is preparing to launch the device in Brazil, Latin America, Asia Pacific countries, and Europe. To know more about this phone, we’ll have to wait for a few more weeks because new information will surface as the launch nears.

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Vivo NEX 3 unboxing video appears ahead of launch

Vivo NEX 3 is expected to get official in the coming month. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese firm has already released a teaser video of the phone. Now, an unboxing video of the NEX 3 has been shared on YouTube by Arun Maini who runs the Mrwhosetheboss YouTube channel. The video does not reveal any specifications of the phone but does give a good look at the much anticipated NEX 3 smartphone.

Like the predecessor NEX models, the NEX 3 can be seen sporting a notch-less display with ultra-thin bezels around it. What’s striking about the display is that it is extremely curved towards the edges. When viewed from sides, the ‘waterfall’ display shows a lot of screen area than other phones with curved screens. Hence, it seems to offer nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. An earpiece seems to be present at the edge of the top bezel of the NEX 3.

There are no physical buttons on the Vivo NEX 3. The ridged area on the right edge of the phone with haptic feedback can be used for accessing volume up, power and volume down keys. There is a pop-up camera module on the top edge of the device. The module is wide, and it seems to be housing two front-facing cameras with an LED flash. The same edge also features a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone and a secondary power button. The bottom edge of the smartphone has an external speaker, another microphone and a USB-C port.

The backside of the Vivo NEX 3 features a circular camera housing three camera sensors. Below it is an LED flash. The YouTuber did not reveal any details on the configurations of the camera sensors. He described the camera system of the NEX 3 as ‘different’ and ‘exciting.’ The Vivo NEX 3 carries support for 5G connectivity. The rest of the video shows how swift 5G connectivity performs on the device.

Rumors surrounding the Vivo NEX 3 has reveled that it will be fueled by Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform and it will be sporting a 64-megapixel triple camera system. The exact size of the battery of NEX 3 is not known yet, but a leaked render of the phone that was spotted yesterday revealed that it may arrive with support for 120W Super FlashCharge technology.

UP NEXT: Vivo Z1x will go official on September 6 packing an UD fingerprint sensor and triple cameras

Fitbit Versa 2 officially unveiled packing an OLED display, NFC and Alexa support

Last year, US smart wearable device manufacturer Fitbit launched the Fitbit Versa smartwatch and it turned out to be a hit. The company has now launched a second-generation model known as Fitbit Versa 2 with several improved features over its predecessor.Fitbit Versa 2

The Fitbit Versa 2 now utilises an OLED display which is better than the LCD screen on the first-gen Versa. The Versa 2 also comes with support for Amazon Alexa voice assistant and integrates Spotify. Also, the smartwatch comes with a faster processor and longer-lasting battery.Fitbit Versa 2

The Versa 2 also gets a special edition which is only different in the type of strap that it uses. The Versa 2 Special Edition comes with an extra Polyester webbing strap in addition to the rubber strap. All variants sport an aluminium casing and there is now NFC onboard. With Fitbit Pay, you now get contactless payment support on the Versa 2. The smart wearable also provides all-round heart rate tracking. The device has 50M water resistance which means you can use it inside the swimming pool without any worries.

Further, you equally get the regular features found on the Versa such as all the standard fitness tracking modes for running, cycling, yoga as well as new sleep tracking modes. There is equally a new Sleep Score function which gives a detailed breakdown grade of your sleep patterns based on your heart rate.Fitbit Versa 2

The wearable device also features an Always-On Display which is vital when there is need to take a quick glance at the time, workout progress and battery life. The battery size wasn’t disclosed but Fitbit says it can last for 5 days on a single charge, one full day more than the Versa’s battery power.  At the left side of the device is a single control button whose function can be programmed. There still isn’t a built-in GPS on the device meaning you’ll have to pair to a smartphone to track your movements during exercise.Fitbit Versa 2

The Fitbit Versa 2 is already open for pre-order and will hit store shelves from September 15. As for the prices, the regular version is priced at $199 while the special edition comes in at $229. That’s a solid $30 for the polyester webbing strap.

Fitbit also announced a new coaching service dubbed Fitbit Premium. Subscription for the service is $10 a month or $80 per year and gives you specific guided plans for workouts, calorie intake and weight control.

UP NEXT: Google hints Huawei Mate 30 series isn’t licenced to use official Android

Google hints Huawei Mate 30 series isn’t licensed to use official Android

Huawei has been at the centre of the US/China trade war and recent happenings show the war isn’t ending anytime soon. The Chinese tech giant was placed on the United States government’s Entity List which prevents U.S. firms from working with the company but got a temporary reprieve recently. In a new twist, Google has come out to clarify that Huawei would be in violation of the ban if the Mate 30 series models come with the officially licensed version of Android that includes the Google Play Store and other Google-branded apps.Android 10

Huawei is expected to announce the Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 around September this year and it would be first major flagship model that would be coming out from its stable since it was placed on the United States government’s Entity List. But according to a Google spokesperson who spoke with Reuters, the US company would need to apply for a license from the U.S. government if Huawei was to release the Mate 30 series with a fully licensed version of Android. That is because the Huawei Mate 30 Pro would be classified as a new device and not one that existed when the trade ban went into effect. huawei-logo-featured

Huawei already has a new OS dubbed HarmonyOS which is sort of an alternative to Android but the company says it doesn’t want to release a smartphone with HarmonyOS and that it certainly has no plans to do so this year. However, it is left to be seen how Huawei will wade through this challenge that would threaten the global launch of the Mate 30 series.

Huawei could still use Android but it would need a license to offer its apps and services known as Google Mobile Services. In China, this may not be a problem since consumers over there are used to Android devices without Google services. The Google spokesperson refused to confirm or deny whether Google applied for such a license. However, Google has severally indicated that it wants to continue working with Huawei.

 

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Meizu 16s Pro vs Vivo iQOO Pro vs Nubia Z20: Specs Comparison

Despite its questionable performance in the global market and with a few recent projects, Meizu is trying once again to impose its strong presence in the flagship smartphones segment with a brand new high-end model: the Meizu 16s Pro. A phone which looks simply amazing on the paper, despite the company is all but one of the best-selling smartphones manufacturers at the moment. And it is even equipped with the new Snapdragon 855+ which is the best you can expect in the actual Android world. But is it as valid as the other recent devices with the same chipsets sold at similar price tags? There is nothing better than a comparison to figure it out: here, we compared the Meizu 16s Pro with the new Vivo iQOO Pro and the Nubia Z20, both with the astonishing Snapdragon 855+ on board.

Meizu 16s Pro vs Vivo iQOO Pro vs Nubia Z20

Meizu 16s Pro Vivo iQOO Pro Nubia Z20
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 151.9 x 73.4 x 7.7 mm, 166 g 158.8 x 75.7 x 9.3 mm, 215 g 158.6 x 75.2 x 9.2 mm, 186 g
DISPLAY  6.2 inches, 1080 x 2232p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED 6.42 inches, 1080 x 2232p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz
MEMORY  6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB  – 8 GB RAM, 256GB 12 GB RAM, 18 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB  – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 9 Pie, Flyme Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS Android 9 Pie, Nubia UI
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  Triple 48 + 20 + 16 MP f/1.7, f/2.6 and f/2.2 Triple 48 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
12 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 48 + 8 + 16 MP, f/1.7
BATTERY  3600 mAh, fast charging 24W with mCharge 4500 mAh, fast charging 44W 4000 mAh, fast charging 27W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES  Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

The dual display drives me crazy, at least when we talk about aesthetics. That is why Nubia Z20 is my favorite device in this trio. Vivo iQOO Pro is a gaming-centric device, so there was not a lot of attention in order to make it the most elegant phone out there. On the other hand, some may like the Meizu 16s Pro due to its original front design, as it features a notch-less display but it still has a very high screen-to-body ratio thanks to its well-optimized display bezels. Further, the Meizu 16s Pro is the most compact and lightweight device due to its smaller display and battery.

 

Display

Besides having a dual display, the Nubia Z20 even seems to be the device with the best display quality. Indeed, it is the only to be HDR10-compliant, a technology which allows enhancing color reproduction a lot, especially with multimedia content. Further, the Nubia Z20 has a comfortable rear display which boasts a more compact size (5.1 inches) but still a Full HD+ resolution and the AMOLED technology. The dual display allows saving battery and using the rear cameras as front cameras too. Meizu 16s Pro’s main display is more or less at the same level as the Nubia Z20 thanks to its very high DCI-P3 coverage and 160 Hz touch sensing, very useful for gaming.

 

Hardware/Software

All of these devices boast the most amazing chipset in the Android market: the Snapdragon 855+ running at a max frequency of 2.96 GHz and offering 15 percent more graphics performance compared to the Snapdragon 855. Further, they feature UFS 3.0 storage that is like having an SSD on a phone, compared to traditional eMMC internal storages. As a performance lover, I would prefer the Vivo iQOO Pro for a simple reason: it has up to 12 GB of RAM. But if you need a lot of storage go for the Nubia Z20 as it is the only to feature up to 512 GB.

 

Camera

With a 48 MP main sensor, OIS, 3x optical zoom and 8K video recording, Nubia Z20 looks the most outstanding camera phone on the paper. It even lets you use rear cameras as front cameras thanks to the secondary display. But even the Meizu 16s Pro has OIS, as well as a high resolution for the secondary sensors. Only by testing both thoroughly we will have the chance to give you a definitive verdict, but Meizu 16s Pro just debuted, so it is not possible at the moment.

 

Battery

Vivo iQOO Pro wins the battery comparison thanks to its bigger 4500 mAh unit, but the Nubia Z20 will probably last more in some scenarios if you only use the secondary display which is way more efficient. But note that Vivo iQOO Pro has a much faster charging technology.

 

Price

€410/$455 for the Vivo iQOO Pro, €450/$500 for the Nubia Z20 and just €340/$376 for the Meizu 16s Pro. That is why the latter definitely wins the value for money award. But on the paper, Nubia Z20 looks more convincing due to its useful dual display, amazing cameras, and a bigger battery.

 

 

 

Meizu 16s Pro vs Vivo iQOO Pro vs Nubia Z20: PRO and CONS

Meizu 16s Pro

PROS

  • Amazing display
  • Thin and lightweight design
  • Notch-less
  • Nice cameras

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Vivo iQOO Pro

PROS

  • Gaming-centric
  • Bigger battery
  • More RAM
  • Faster charging

CONS

  • Worse display

 

Nubia Z20

PROS

  • Dual display
  • More storage
  • OIS
  • You can use rear cameras as front cameras

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Ulefone T2 fares excellently in the camera performance test (video)

After officially going on presale, the Ulefone T2’s camera performance test video is here unfurling various unknown camera details of the device. The affordable yet powerful – Uelfone T2 carries different outstanding specification fueling its performance.

Similarly, in the camera department, Ulefone T2 carries a triple rear camera featuring a 16MP primary camera and 8MP sub-camera to capture the beauty of the world more accurately. It can captivate the photos more vividly packing rich details with stunning quality.

The rear camera also supports different modes including Beauty Mode, Aperture Mode, Mono Mode, Pro Mode, to give personalization touch to every photo. Different modes brighten and smoothen the pictures as per the need. However, the aperture mode helps to adjust the white balance, ISO, and exposure. It is more like a pro mode for photography enthusiasts to snap a photo by doing manual settings.  On the front side, the phone embeds a front-facing 8MP camera with the ability to take beautiful and natural selfies.

Additionally, Ulefone T2 is an outstanding device at such an exceptional price. The Ulefone T2 comes with a 6.7-inch ultra-large SHARP notch display having FHD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The specs of the display cover up to 98% NTSC ultra-wide color gamut to offer vivid, colorful, and crisp images. It packs a latest MTK Helio P70 AI chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, fashionable 3D glass back cover with gradient colors, 4200mAh battery with 9V2A fast charge.

Other features include a Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS,  face-unlock & fingerprint ID and runs on Android 9.0 Pie.

It is a quite affordable device available at presale for a discounted price of $269.99 until August 31st. The buyers will also get a free bag, including a phone case and protective film.

A special giveaway for the Ulefone T2 is also going at Ulefone’s official website.

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