Huami reveals it has already started working on Xiaomi Mi Band 5

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Aug 20, 2019

Huami, the company backed by Xiaomi, is widely known for making the popular Mi Band series fitness trackers and Amazfit smartwatches. It’s been just a couple of months since the Mi Band 4 got launched and now Huami has started working on its successor.

During a Q&A session after Huami’s Q2 2019 earnings call, the company was asked if it will continue to cooperate with Xiaomi in the future and will make the Mi Band 5 as well. In response to that, the company’s founder and chairman Wang Huang said: “We are actually developing Mi-Band 5 with Xiaomi.”

Wang has confirmed that the work for the development of the upcoming Mi Band 5 fitness tracker has already started. He also revealed that the device could get launched sometime next year. He said: “We do not have – we do not have a fixed time when we’re going to launch Mi-Band 5. But I would say that we have already started working on Mi-Band 5 with Xiaomi and it’s not going to take that long. So we just launched Mi-Band 4, but potentially toward the [Indecipherable] of next year, we may launch Mi-Band 5.”

The Xiaomi Mi Band series fitness trackers have been hugely popular because of its budget price tag and tons of features. When the Mi Band 4 went on sale in June this year, its sales hit the 1 million mark in just 8 days.

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The Mi Band 4 comes with a 39.9% bigger display than its predecessor and is now using AMOLED color screen, which is protected by a 2.5D scratch-resistant tempered glass. It is water-resistant up to 5ATM (50 meters) and sports an upgraded 6-axis high-precision sensor to intelligently recognize different type of swimming strokes including Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly stroke, and Medley.

It can also track six different sport modes like indoor running, outdoor running, exercise, swimming, cycling, and walking. The device comes with support for Xiao AI voice assistant which can be used for controlling Xiaomi’s IoT products.

XiaoAi assistant comes up when you lift up the band, so lifting your wrist lets you play music, set the schedules. On top of that, you can even set all these to work with voice commands. With the NFC variant, it can also be used to make payments using WeChat Pay and Alipay, among others.

As for the pricing, the NFC model of the Mi Band 4 costs 229 yuan (~$33) while the standard variant is priced at 169 yuan (~$25). The device went on sale in China in June this year but the company has not revealed details about global availability.

(Via)

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Meizu UR is a phone customization service, to launch on August 28

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2019

Meizu has been struggling lately. Last month, its Vice President and co-founder, Li Nan resigned. It was also reported that it laid-off employees and closed down several stores. It appears it is restructuring its business and trying to cut down on expenses.

The Chinese phone company is set to announce a new smartphone next week called the Meizu 16s Pro but that may very likely not be the only big announcement.

Earlier today, it was reported that Meizu had applied for a trademark for “Meizu UR”. The application was filed back in early August and was initially believed to be a new line of high-end smartphones. However, a new report says it isn’t a new line.

According to ITHome, Meizu UR is a mobile customization service which will allow users to choose how they want their phone to look. Proof of this is a leaked webpage of the service.

The Meizu UR service will not only allow you to customize how the phone looks but also what is on the inside, at least that is what the text on the page translates too. So it is practically a user building his/her dream phone. We wonder though, how will they handle updates and software support for individually made phones? Expect any phone you build to cost more than a similarly specced device from another manufacturer.

More details about Meizu UR are expected to surface in the coming days leading to the official unveiling. But before then, we want to know what you think about this? Will you pay more for a custom-made mobile phone?

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro unveiled in India; Specifications, features and price

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 20, 2019

The Realme 5 series have gone official in India. As expected, it includes Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. These phones have arrived to replace predecessor Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro phones that were unveiled earlier this year. The predecessor models were equipped with dual rear cameras. The company has not only skipped a generation to launch the successor models as Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro, but also it has leapt to quad cameras on both devices.

Realme 5 Pro Specifications

The Realme 5 Pro features a 6.5-inch waterdrop-notch IPS LCD display. The big display supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The handset promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90.6 percent. The rear side of the phone features a refreshed crystal design with holographic color effect. Also, the phone comes with splash-resistant coating.

e Snapdragon 712 chipset is present under the hood of the Realme 5 Pro. The SoC is assisted by up to 8 GB of RAM. The maximum storage available on the smartphone is 128 GB UFS 2.1. There is dedicated microSD card slot for more storage.

The 4,035mAh battery of the Realme 5 Pro carries support for 20WVOOC 3.0 flash charging through USB-C. It takes 80 minutes to fully charge the device, claims the company. The speaker of the smartphone is powered with Dirac HD and Smart PA.

The Realme 5 Pro has a front-facing camera of Sony IMX471 16-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a fingerprint scanner and a quad camera setup at the top-left corner. It includes the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view and f/2.25 aperture, 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. Chroma Boost, nightscape mode, PDAF, EIS, 960fps slow-motion video shooting, and 4K video recording at 30fps are some of the photography features of the smartphone.

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Realme 5 Specifications and Features

The Realme 5 has same-sized display as the Pro model, but it carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The company claims that it features a 30 percent reduced notch. It offers a screen space of 89 percent. The splash-resistant rear of the Realme 5 also comes with attractive crystal design.

The Realme 5 is the first Snapdragon 665 powered smartphone to launch in India. The SoC is assisted by up to 4 GB of RAM. The highest variant of the smartphone has 128 GB of native storage. A dedicated microSD card is also available on the device.

The Realme 5 has a massive 5,000mAh battery with fast charging technology support. The massive battery promises 718 hours of standby time, 49 hours of calling, 30 hours of music playback and 21 hours of full HD video playback. For shooting selfies, the Realme 5 has a front camera of 13-megapixel. The back panel of the Realme 5 also features a quad camera setup. The Realme 5 features a quad camera setup that consists of a 12-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel portrait lens and a 2-megapixel ultra-macro lens. The photography features of the Realme 5 include nightscape mode, Chroma Boost, PDAF, 240fps slow-motion video shooting and 4K video shooting at 30fps. The handse tis equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Realme 5 series along with redesigned ColorOS 6.0 UI. The Realme 5 Pro features for Hyper Boost 2.0 for optimized performance. The ColorOS on both devices offers better privacy features and hotspot management. The Realme 5 series also carry support for Google AR Core.

Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 Pricing and Availability

The pricing and variants of the Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 are as follows:

Realme 5 Pro:

4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 13,999 (~$195)
6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 14,999 (~$209)
8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 16,999 (~$237)

Its first sale will be held on Sept. 4 at 12PM through Flipkart and Realme’s online store in India. It will be available in Sparkling Blue and Crystal Green color variants.

Realme 5:

3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Rs. 9,999 (~$139)
4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs. 10,999 (~$153)
4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs. 11,999 (~$167)

The first sale of Realme 5 will take place on Aug. 27 through Flipkart and Realme’s online store at 12PM. Its color variants are Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple.

Other products that were showcased at the Realme 5 launch event are Realme Tote Bag worth Rs. 1,199, Realme Iconic cases that are priced at Rs. 399, bass powered Realme Buds 2 for Rs. 599. Realme 5 series buyers can take advantage of Rs. 7,000 benefits from Reliance Jio, Rs. 2,000 cashback from Paytm and no cost EMI. The Realme Buds 2 will first sale will be held on Sept. 4. From Sept. 11, it will be available at online and offline stores. The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro will be also available through offline stores in near future.

Lastly, the Chinese firm revealed that it will be releasing a smartphone called Realme XT with 64-megapixel quad camera soon. It will be made official in India by September or in beginning weeks of October.

Big Sale Promotion Event On GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 20, 2019

GeekBuying has launched The Big Sale, offering its loyal users a chance to buy amazing products at lowered prices and win 20 percent cashback.

Those who spend more than $100 on the activity page can use coupon code GKB08005 and save $5. It is worth noting that the aforesaid coupon will only be valid from August 19th to August 26th.

Likewise, GeekBuying will be giving its users who end up shelling out $100 or more a chance to get $10 simply by applying a coupon code, which will be unveiled on August 26th. This coupon will expire on September 2nd.

From August 26th to September 2nd, GeekBuying users spending $100 or more will be able to grab $20 off by applying a specific coupon code, which will be revealed on the activity soon. Aside from getting big discounts, you can save more when you buy two products under the Buy 2 Save More category.

The Big Sale Lucky Draw

In addition to getting noteworthy 20 percent cash back at The Big Sale, GeekBuying is giving you a chance to win a Xiaomi Mi9. To play, all you need to do is head straight to The Big Sale Lucky Draw by clicking here, and then log in to your GeekBuying account and win one free chance.

You can win five chances to win amazing products if you place an order. You can use your chance to spin the wheel and win one of the products or discount by clicking on the ‘Go’ button.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the lucky draw will be available from 16:00, 8.19 – 16:00, 9.02(UTC+8). You can get one chance to play after you activate and login to your account.

You can get up five extra chances to play by placing orders between 16:00, 8.19 – 16:00, 9.02(UTC+8). Gifts must be redeemed by September 15th.

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AMAZFIT GTR 47mm Smartwatch

Among a wide selection of other products, GeekBuying is doling out a noteworthy discount on the recently unveiled Huami AMAZFIT GTR 47mm smartwatch as well. Much to the delight of fitness enthusiasts who are not willing to spend a lot of money on fitness gadgets, the AMAZFIT GTR smartwatch is now available for a reduced price of just $149.99 on GeekBuying.

Note that the coveted smartwatch would normally set you back $260.99 on both online, as well as offline stores without the aforesaid discount. As if that weren’t enough, you can even extend this 43 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3LTYKZOY.

The coupon helps you get an extra $10 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the AMAZFIT GTR smartwatch further down to just $139.99 simply by applying the above-mentioned coupon before you click the ‘Place your Order’ button.

An absolute steal at this price, the Huami AMAZFIT GTR Smartwatch offers the following features:

1.39 inch AMOLED display with 454 x 454 pixels resolution
Round dial (Aluminium Alloy, Stainless Steel case material)
16MB RAM/40MB ROM
Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE connectivity options
5 ATM water-resistance
410mAh battery that delivers 24 days battery life
Sleep monitoring
Smart Notifications
Weather forecast

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

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TCL roadmap leaked; to announce TCL T1 with “Dotch” Display at IFA

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2019

TCL is the licensee for Alcatel and BlackBerry. While it has announced a bunch of new Alcatel phones this year, it hasn’t announced any new BlackBerry models and neither have the other licensees too.

Yesterday, the product map for the Chinese company, which is best known for its TVs in markets like the US, leaked. Although there are no new BlackBerry models on the list, there are a couple of interesting devices including a foldable tablet.

The product map was shared on Twitter by Evan Blass and it covers devices planned to be released over the next 4 quarters.

TCL T1

First on the list is the TCL T1, a smartphone with triple rear cameras and a punch-hole display TCL has dubbed “Dotch Display”. The phone is said to arrive as early as next month at IFA 2019. Evan Blass even shared another image revealing more details about the phone.

The TCL T1 will have a 6.53” FHD+ Dotch™ Display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio. The hole in the screen is at the top left corner and is home to a 24MP sensor. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 processor and paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The three cameras on the rear are a 48MP primary sensor, a 16MP 123° super-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The cameras are arranged horizontally like that of the LG G8S ThinQ and there is an LED flash flanking the setup on each side.

The TCL T1 also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3820mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and will run TCL UI based on Android Pie out of the box. TCL even says it will get updated to Android Q by FOTA. The phone also has a USB Type-C port. Based on the images, we know the phone will be available in black and white color variants. It will also be priced between €299 and €399.

TCL T1 Pro

TCL will follow the T1 with a pro version in the first quarter of 2020. The TCL T1 Pro will have what TCL calls an Edge AMOLED display. It will also have quad-rear cameras and be priced between €399 and €499.

TCL T1 Pro 5G and TCL T1 5G

In Q2 and Q3 2020, TCL will release 5G variants of the TCL T1 and TCL T1 Pro. While the T1 Pro 5G seems to only add 5G connectivity, the T1 actually loses a camera sensor to settle for dual rear cameras. Both phones will have their price tags between €499 and €599.

TCL FLEXTAB

TCL will also announce the TCL FLEXTAB in the third quarter of 2020. This device will have a flexible AMOLED display that fold inwards. The tablet will have a price tag over €1299.

Which of these devices are you excited about? Let us know in the comment box.

(Source)

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Banggood 13th Anniversary Sale Kicks Off with Amazing Discounts, Unmissable Deals and More

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 20, 2019

Banggood has lived up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck since its launch in 2006. Touted as one of China’s best International E-commerce providers, Banggood is approaching its 13th-anniversary – a red-letter day indeed.

To show its appreciation, Banggood has launched a new promotion sale called Bangood 13th Anniversary – Family Fun Month. This recently kicked-off promo features a wide selection of amazing products that have gone up for sale carrying lowered price tags.

Aside from heavily-discounted products, Banggood has come up with a slew of unmissable deals, Snap Ups, and gifts. Starting from August 19th, Banggood users who spend over $39 on the activity page will qualify to participate in a game and stand a chance of winning a gift.

On September 19th, Banggood will draw a hundred lucky users who will receive gifts worth $10000. It is worth mentioning here that the game will come to an end at 23:59 (UTC+8) on September 2nd. Also, note that Banggood reserves the right of final interpretation.

Products added to the activity page have carefully been split into specific categories. The first section called Flash Deals Everyday offers limited-time discounts on amazing products.

For the sake of an instance, the SKMEI 1358 3ATM Waterproof Smart Watch which normally carries a $35.69 price tag is now up for grabs bearing a lowered price tag of just $16.69 as part of Banggood’s latest Flash Deals. This is a noteworthy 53 percent drop in the product’s original asking price.

You can get your hands on eight best trending products at unbeatable prices under the next category called Top Pick. Aside from carrying great discounts, select products have been assigned coupon codes that you can use for an extra discount at checkout.

For example, the 4GB RAM+128GB ROM Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 variant would normally set you back $339.99, but you can now buy it for just $327.19 from the activity page. Moreover, you can even extend this discount with the help of coupon code BG8RN74 and bring the already lowered retail price of the phone down to just $317.19.

The following section dubbed RC-Adult Smart Entertainment is crammed with all sorts of RC drones and accessories that you can buy for lowered prices. Likewise, tech buffs can check out the Tech-Play Games In the Living Room section for smartphones and mobile phone accessories that are available for lowered prices.

Electronics lovers haven’t been ignored either. The next category called Electronics & Auto all sorts of items that come in handy in day to day life. From a car MP5 player to an Android TV box — you can avail discounts on a wide range of electronic items under the aforesaid section.

The rest of the categories called Tools, Outdoor, Home, and Fashion are brimming with equally useful products that usually carry steep price tags, but are currently available for reduced prices. The concluding category on the activity page is called Low Price Snap Up and today it features 20 pieces of the RF Bridge 433 Wi-Fi Remote RF Controller, and 10 pieces of the Bakeey G20 Smart Watch.

More importantly, you have a chance to buy both the above-mentioned items at significantly lowered prices as part of this low price snap up. You can click here to visit the promotion page and take advantage of the amazing discounts before the promo wraps up!

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Xiaomi Mi A3 price in India is Rs. 14,998, leaks Amazon India listing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 20, 2019

Xiaomi India will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One smartphone in India tomorrow. It is already known that the smartphone will be exclusively available though Amazon India. Ahead of the launch, the retailer giant seems to have accidently listed two variants of the Mi A3 along with their pricing.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Price in India (Leaked)

The Amazon India Lightning Deals listings that appeared prematurely yesterday revealed that the country will be receiving two models of the Xiaomi Mi A3. The base model featuring 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and the higher variant with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage were respectively spotted with Rs. 14,498 and Rs. 17,798 price tags. It also revealed that the smartphone will be available in three color such as Not Just Blue, More Than White and Kind of Grey. Amazon India has removed the listings.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi A3 features a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. The display carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels and it is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The front and rear sides of the smartphone feature Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is fueled by 2.0GHz Snapdragon 665 chipset. There is a hybrid SIM slot on the device for expanding its storage.

The rear side of the Xiaomi Mi A3 features a vertical triple camera setup and an LED flash. It includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, an ultrawide 8-megapixel lens with f/2.2 aperture and a depth sensor of 2-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture. The front notch is equipped with a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging technology through USB-C. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preloaded on the device. Since it is an Android One device, it lacks MIUI customizations.

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[Update: Images] OPPO Reno 2 bares all its specs for TENAA

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 20, 2019

[Update: The TENAA listing has been updated with images.]

OPPO is scheduled to announce the second generation of its new Reno lineup on August 28 in India. It has been revealed that there will be three new phones – the Reno 2, the Reno 2Z, and the Reno 2F. The Reno 2 has now appeared on TENAA, baring all its specs ahead of its release next week.

The Reno 2’s model numbers are listed as PCKM00 and PCKT00. The phone will have a 6.5-inch 2400 x 1080 resolution. The aspect ratio for the phone is 20:9 just like that of the Galaxy A70 which has an Infinity-U display.

The Reno 2 is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor. A leak says the chipset is the Snapdragon 730 processor but we can’t confirm that until a benchmark result is released. The chipset will be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The phone will also have support for storage expansion (256GB max.).

OPPO will equip the phone with quad-rear cameras – a 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 sit in front for selfies and video calls.

The OPPO Reno 2 will run Android 9 out of the box. It will have an in-display fingerprint scanner and have a 3915mAh battery under the hood. The TENAA listing says it will be available in Black, Pink, and Green. Its dimensions are given as 160 x 74.3 x 9.5 millimeters and its weight is 189 grams.

Unfortunately, the listing doesn’t include images of the phone.

Update Begins Here:

The TENAA listing has been updated with images, giving us a look at the design.

The Reno 2 doesn’t have a notch nor does it have a punch-hole in the display for the selfie camera. However, there seem to be moderately-sized bezels at the top and bottom even though the device is believed to come with a shark-fin pop-up selfie camera.

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On the back, the cameras are lined up vertically in a black housing that sticks out like a sore thumb against the pink body. There is an LED flash flanking the cameras on the left. Inscribed along the back is the manufacturer’s name and the words “Designed for RENO”.

The phone has its power button on the left while the volume rocker is on the left. The side view shows the quad rear cameras are flush with the rest of the body.

The OPPO Reno 2 will also be available in black and green.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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Buy ALLDOCUBE Kbook Laptop for Just $439.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 20, 2019

Designed to offer an ‘immersive visual experience,’ the ALLDOCUBE Kbook sports an eye-catching 13.5-inch full view screen with 3000×2000 pixels resolution. The recently unveiled laptop offers brilliant colors along with realistic details for an unparalleled viewing experience.

Before we check out more details about the Kbook, it might interest you to know that ALLDOCUBE, the digital brand known for making advanced high-tech gadgets has teamed-up with Gearbest to offer its latest laptop at a lowered price. On top of that, you can use a coupon code to save more money and even get a gift.

With 8GB of RAM and a hearty 512GB SSD storage capacity the ALLDOCUBE Kbook normally retails for $641.77. Much to the relief of those looking for an inexpensive yet powerful laptop, Gearbest is offering the aforesaid model for a lowered price of $459.99.

You can even extend this 28 percent discount with the help of coupon code GB-KBOOK. The coupon helps you save $20 more by reducing the original asking price of the Kbook to just $439.99 at the time of checking out.

As if that weren’t enough, first lucky 100 buyers will get a light gray-tinted ALLDOCUBE Laptop Backpack Notebook Portable Carrying Bag worth $52.56 as a gift with your order. Note that the coupon will be valid only for the first 200 pieces and is slated to expire at 08:00 UTC on August 19th.

An absolute steal at this price, the ALLDOCUBE Kbook laptop offers the following features:

13.5 inch IPS display with 3000 x 2000 pixels resolution
Intel Core M3 – 6Y30 Dual Core 0.9GHz, up to 2.2GHz processor
Intel HD Graphics
8GB RAM / 512GB SSD Storage Capacity
Windows 10 OS
Lithium-ion Polymer Battery

You can follow this link to visit the activity page and avail the great discount before the promo ends.

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Huami’s new Amazfit Watch will launch on August 27, Takes on the Apple Watch

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 20, 2019

As expected, Huami has officially announced that it will launch a new Amazfit smartwatch next Tuesday, i.e. August 27. The company’s executive had teased this watch earlier confirming that it will have striking similarities to the Apple Watch series.

The theme of the new Amazfit smartwatch launch conference is Run, Amazfit! Run! It’s clear that this tagline is inspired by the movie Forrest Gump and hints that it will be yet another fitness-centric smartwatch. Unfortunately, the teaser doesn’t reveal anything more about the upcoming device.

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However, thanks to the invites sent to the media as well as an official render shared by Huami’s VP, we know for sure that this new Amazfit watch will take on the Apple Watch series.

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

He further revealed that Huami has managed to beat Apple Watch’s 326 PPI screen by incorporating an even better 341 PPI AMOLED display on its new watch. It will feature a square design similar to the Apple Watch series and is expected to be covered with 2.5D glass. The battery life is said to extend to more than 10 days in regular mode. Plus, it will be cheaper than the Apple Watch.

It’s quite clear that Huami is directly targeting the Apple Watch lineup with its new Amazfit model. However, there are rumors that we might see one more round watch at the event on August 27. But we don’t have any details on that.

Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days.

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(Source)

Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses to go on sale on September 6

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 20, 2019

At the unveil event of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro flagship phones earlier this year, Huawei had also announced its first smart glasses in collaboration with well-known South Korean eyewear firm called Gentle Monster. At that time, the Huawei had only revealed the features of its eyewear. It was expected to hit the market by June or July.

The Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses is now officially listed. It comes in two models with the first one priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$212) and the other one at 2,499 Yuan (~$354). It will be available for purchase starting from Sept. 6 in China. As it can be seen below, the eyewear comes in four styles. The images of each model show that Huawei has put a lot of emphasis on fashion. At the unveil event, Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Yu Richard had claimed at the event that Huawei Gentle Monster smart glasses is the latest fusion of fashion and technology.

The Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses is a device allow users to talk on the paired smartphone without putting anything in the ears. It is more like a replacement for earbuds. The device does not feature a camera and there are no buttons on it. To answer a phone call, users need to simply tap on the temple of the eyewear. For improved call quality, the eyewear has built-in AI Bluetooth noise reduction technology.

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The temple of Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses has all the vital components such as antenna, charging module, chipset, a 2,200mAh battery and a pair of microphones. It features stereo speakers that are positioned above the ears. Tapping on the temple also gives to the voice assistant.

The Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses comes with an IP67 certified dustproof and water-resistant body. The eyewear can be charged through its USB-C port. It can be charged wirelessly by placing the glasses inside its leather case.

Huawei Gentle Monster smart glasses leather case

The Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses seems to be first releasing in the Chinese market. Hopefully, it will be also coming to international markets in the next few months. Huawei is expected to unveil AR glasses at the IFA 2019 tech trade show in Berlin, Germany in the coming month. There is possibility that the Chinese firm may showcase the Huawei x Gentle Monster smart glasses at the upcoming IFA 2019.

(source)

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Realme Buds 2.0 to launch alongside Realme 5 series smartphones today

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Jeet

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Aug 20, 2019

Last year, Realme had launched its first wired earphones named Realme Buds, costing ₹499. Now, the company is all set to launch its successor. As per the reports, the Realme Buds 2.0 are expected to go official along with the Realme 5 series smartphones in India.

The Realme Buds launched last year comes with in-ear design with magnets, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 11mm audio drivers for powerful bass. The Realme Buds 2.0 earphones are said to be an upgraded version with better audio quality and design. To know what has changed, we’ll have to wait for a few more hours for the launch event.

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The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones will be launching in India today, which will be featuring quad-camera setup on the back. The phone is tipped to come powered by massive 5,000mAh battery with VooC 3.0 flash charging support that is claimed to provide 55 percent of juice in just 30 minutes.

Reports indicate that the ‘Pro’ model of the Realme 5 could either be driven by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 or Snapdragon 712 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. it is likely to feature an AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint scanner, and a Sony IMX586 sensor of 48-megapixel resolution as a primary camera.

On the other hand, the regular Realme 5 is expected to come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 600-series chipset, feature HD+ display, and a waterdrop-style notch. Software-wise, both Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro are expected to have Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS running out of the box.

(Source)

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Vivo NEX 3 real image showcases the phone’s Waterfall Screen design

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Jeet

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Aug 20, 2019

Vivo and the company’s product manager Li Xiang has been teasing about the company’s upcoming experimental smartphone — Vivo NEX 3. So far, the company has confirmed “Waterfall Screen” on the NEX 3, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 5G support.

Now, a real image of the Vivo NEX 3 smartphone has surfaced online, which gives us a clear look at the phone’s design and just the render that was teased earlier. It shows that the phone with “Waterfall Screen” design but it is not as curvy as the renders showed.

Further, there are still significant bezels surrounding the display, especially at the top and the bottom, which is odd given that the company has been touting about nearly 100 percent screen-to-body ratio.

However, there’s no notch visible on the phone’s display, suggesting that the phone will either have a pop-up front-facing camera or will adopt the in-display camera technology. The company has reportedly solved the “Window Effect” issue faced by the under-display camera sensor. So, there’s a possibility that we could see this technology being used in this upcoming Vivo NEX-series smartphone.

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In Waterfall Screen, the display is curved on the left and the right side, allowing the company to offer a bezel-less design. Many expect the smartphone to come powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor.

Recently, Li Xang shared a partial screenshot of the upcoming Vivo NEX 3’s home screen which shows two 5G icons in the top-left and top-right corner. This confirms that the NEX 3 will come with dual 5G connectivity support.

Currently, there’s nothing much known about this upcoming smartphone. As per the reports, the upcoming Vivo NEX series smartphone could get launched in China next month. Notably, there’s no confirmation about the launch date from the company so far but we expect to know more about this phone in the coming weeks.

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Image of Redmi TV shared by the company showcases its design

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Jeet

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Aug 20, 2019

Redmi, which was a brand of Xiaomi for budget smartphones, split from its parent company earlier this year to work independently. Initially, the company focused on smartphones but it has now entered new product categories.

After launching the Redmi branded laptop and a washing machine, the company is now all set to enter the Smart TV market. The company has confirmed that the Redmi TV with the 70-inch display panel will launch in China on 26th August.

Now, ahead of the launch of this new Redmi TV, the company has shared an image of the upcoming product, giving us a clear look at its design. The design of the Redmi TV is quite simple with thin bezels surrounding the display.

There’s a little rectangle box below the “Redmi” branding, which could be housing the camera sensor. Yesterday, Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi had said that the Redmi TV will not only be smart but will also be big and the announcement will shock people. It remains to be seen what he is hinting at.

The first Redmi TV will have a massive 70-inch screen just as the model number on the 3C certificate hinted. This will put it behind Xiaomi’s own 75-inch Mi TV 4 and 75-inch Mi TV 4S smart TVs. There were rumors of a 40-inch model but we are not sure that will be launching on the same day.

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The 75-inch Mi TV 4 is priced at ¥8999 (~$1277) while the 75-inch Mi TV 4S has a price tag of ¥5199 (~$738). We believe the Redmi TV will have a price tag closer to that of the Mi TV 4S.

This upcoming TV should have a 4K display and also come with Xiaomi’s PatchWall system. Other features we expect include DTS and Dolby Audio and a Bluetooth voice remote. To know more, including pricing and availability details, we’ll have for the official launch event.

Along with this new Smart TV product, the company is also expected to launch the next-gen Redmi Note series smartphones at the same event in China on 29th August, dubbed Redmi Note 8.

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Seeback Laser Projector With 3600 Lumens at $93.99 with 20% off+$10 coupon

By

Cheky Zhu

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Aug 20, 2019

Nowadays, many are switching to smart laser projectors from the TVs. There are a few reasons why these products have become so popular. First, they occupy less space. Second, they are portable. We mean if the TVs are mounted on the wall and it’s difficult to take with you to a new house, the laser projectors weigh less and can be taken anywhere. Third, they can be connected to various peripherals and serve like a very big monitor. In fact, we can list other advantages coming our way from projectors. But there are a couple of disadvantages as well. Say, they cost more than the TVs with the same screen size. But what if we say you can get your hands on a laser projector that is priced at $93.99 with coupon code ZNUN2B5N and it can provide an image projection of 140 inches. The Seeback laser projector is the one we are suggesting.

Our protagonist has a number of key features that won’t keep any customer indifferent. Say, the Seeback laser projector can display images at up to 140 inches. Its native image resolution is 1280x720p, but the maximum supported resolution reaches 1920*1080. In other words, you will get a Full HD resolution viewing experience for a song. As you guess, various resolutions and projection sizes can be achieved putting it at a certain distance from the wall. The recommended distance varies from 3.3 inches to 18 inches.

The next most important feature of any laser projector is the lamp’s lifetime. In this sense, the Seeback laser projector comes with a lamp that can work for 30,000 hours. Shortly, you can buy it and forget about changing the lamp (or the projector) for ages. Apart from this, the brightness reaches 3600 lumens. Due to all these features as well as the unique image enhancement technology, the picture is rich in color and looks more vivid.

The Seeback laser projector also has manual correction option, an innovative cooling system that makes minimal noise compared with other video projectors on the market, and is compatible with various peripherals Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, smartphones, PS4, X-Box, etc.

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Xiaomi launches the Smate Mini Smooth Shaving Device priced at 99 yuan ($14)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 19, 2019

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Smate is the go-to guy for household shaving devices. The company is responsible for the manufacture of the top-selling MIJIA portable electric shaver and a couple of other having device. The company has launched another shaving device dubbed Smate Mini Smooth Shaving Device.

The device comes with a compact size and has a shape that looks like a soap bar. The outer body is made of soft rubber, giving the device an anti-slip property. There is a power button on the body of the device.

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The R-type rounded cutter head is used to isolate the skin from direct contact with the cutter head. Also, the serrated teeth on both sides can soften the shaving without hurting, and also protect the skin from smoothness. The ultra-thin floating wide mesh razor can shave short hair.

The device adopts an IPX7 waterproof rating which means it is protected against short durations of water immersion for less than 30 minutes and at a depth of less than 1 meter. This design makes it suitable for use even when you are having your bath. The device also comes with a USB Type-C interface for charging. It can deliver enough battery power that can last up to 1 hour when charged for an hour.

The mini shaver comes with a 99 yuan ($14) price tag. It is available in pink and blue colour options.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs iPhone Xs Max vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G: Specs Comparison

By

Michele Ingelido

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Aug 19, 2019

If you are looking for a productivity phone with Android on board, you probably have no better choices than Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ or its 5G variant. It is not a case if it is one of the most expensive smartphones out there. But is it worth the money asked? Should you buy it with that high price tag ahead of its official launch on the global market? Well, one of the best ways to establish it is comparing with the other expensive phones in the market. iPhones are the symbol of elitist phones, that is why we decided to compare it with the iPhone Xs Max. And given its higher price compared to the most important Android competitors, we also chose the most expensive variant of the S line-up: the Galaxy S10 5G. Here is an in-depth specs comparison between the most amazing top-tier phones by Samsung and Apple.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Apple iPhone Xs Max vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+	Apple iPhone Xs Max	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm, 196 g	157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm, 208 g	162.6 x 77.1 x 7.9 mm, 198 g
DISPLAY	6.8 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED	6.5 inches, 1242 x 2688p (Full HD+), OLED	6.7 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Samsung Exynos 9825, octa-core 2.73 GHz	Apple A12 Bionic, hexa-core 2.5 GHz	Samsung Exynos 9820 octa-core 2.73 GHz or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY	12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – micro SD slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB – 4 GB RAM, 512 GB	8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, One UI	iOS 12	Android 9 Pie, One 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	Quad 12 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.5-1.8-2.4 + f/2.1 + f/2.2 10 MP f/2.2 front camera	Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 7 MP f/2.2 front camera	Quad 12 + 12 + 16 MP + TOF camera, f/1.5-2.4 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 Dual 10 MP + TOF camera f/1.9 front camera
BATTERY	4300 mAh, fast charging 45W, Fast wireless charging 20W	3174 mAh, fast charging 15W, Qi wireless charging	4500 mAh, fast charging 25W with Qi wireless charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68	Dual SIM slot, waterproof (IP68), Face ID	Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68, 5G

Design

The iPhone Xs Max offers the best materials (stainless steel frame instead of aluminum), the most symmetric design and even the most compact size. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has a higher screen-to-body ratio, but it is a very big phablet due to its huge display. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G comes with an in-display camera and a higher screen-to-body ratio than iPhone Xs Max, as well as smaller dimensions than The Galaxy Note 10+. There is not a clear winner here, it is all up to the user’s tastes.

Display

If I had to choose the best display I would have no doubt: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ wins. It has a wider panel, it supports the S Pen, it boasts the most awesome color reproduction and it even ships with a high Quad HD+ resolution and the new Dynamic AMOLED technology. The only real advantage of the iPhone Xs Max’s display is the 120 Hz refresh ratio which makes the user experience smoother and better for gamers. But that big notch is not the most desired thing on a phone, despite it contains the great Face ID sensors besides the selfie snapper.

Hardware/Software

Thanks to iOS 12 as the operating system, the iPhone Xs Max provides more reliable performances with higher stability and blazing speeds, despite its hardware department is inferior to both its rivals. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ as it is equipped with an upgraded chipset in its European version: the Exynos 9825 built at 7 nm, unlike the predecessor Exynos 9820 built at 8 nm. Further, it supports S Pen and it has more advanced software for productivity. There is also to consider that Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is the only which features a micro SD to expand the internal storage (you can get up to 1 TB more). But the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G can provide a faster connection thanks to the support to 5G networks, if you have 5G coverage, obviously.

Camera

The quad camera found on the Galaxy Note 10+ is overall the best camera department you can find in this trio. It features Dual OIS for an amazing optical stabilization for both the main sensor and the telephoto lens. Further, it is able to record amazing 4K videos at 60 fps with HDR10+. While Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ wins when it comes to the rear cameras, the Galaxy S10 5G has the most efficient front cameras: a dual setup with a bright 10 MP lens and a TOF camera. iPhone Xs Max is still one of the best camera phones out there, but it is pretty disappointing compared with Samsung’s flagships.

Battery

We believe the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will offer the longest battery life, at least when 5G connectivity is off. It has the biggest battery: a huge 4500 mAh unit, and it even supports reverse wireless charging. Right after, there is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ with its 4300 mAh battery and, since there is no 5G, we have no doubts about its efficiency.

Price

The starting price of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is €1100/$1100, iPhone Xs Max costs €1250/$1100 and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G starts from €1160/$1099. At the end of the day, unless you need the 5G connectivity, we suggest you go for the Galaxy Note 10+ due to the support to S Pen, its bigger and better display, high performances, micro SD support, and more amazing cameras.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Apple iPhone Xs Max vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

PROS

Amazing and versatile cameras
Best front camera
Big battery
5G

CONS

Lower-end hardware

iPhone Xs Max

PROS

High performance with iOS
Awesome design and build quality
Thinner
Face ID

CONS

Smaller battery

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

Amazing and big display
Big battery
S Pen
Waterproof
Great cameras

CONS

Nothing particular

OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro launch dates leaked

By

Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 19, 2019

A number of manufacturers made big changes to their lineup this year. For example, Samsung not only released the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ but also announced a Galaxy S10e, which is a cheaper version of its siblings. OnePlus also decided to launch two flagships in the first half of the year – the OnePlus 7 and a more expensive and feature-packed OnePlus 7 Pro. It is now set to announce another duo for the second half of the year which should arrive as the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. The release dates for the phones have been leaked.

The launch details, which were published by Max J. (@Samsung_News_) on Twitter, reveal OnePlus will be making changes to its usual second-half launch schedule.

OnePlus 7T Pro leaked photo 2 — Alleged OnePlus 7T Pro

The OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro will be launching first in India this year and they will be arriving much earlier. Rather than the end of October like last year, OnePlus will unveil the phones on September 26. The Indian launch date coincides with the same date the OnePlus TV is expected to be unveiled. If the above date is correct, then the OnePlus TV should also launch in India.

The phones will then launch simultaneously in the US and Europe on October 10. Sales will begin shortly after on October 15. There is no mention of the phones’ launch date in China.

26th September India Launch
10th October US/EU Launch
15th October Sale https://t.co/yKxDlzI1O3

— Max J. (@Samsung_News_) August 19, 2019

OnePlus is also expected to launch another 5G smartphone this year. We do not know if it will launch alongside the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro or it will be a separate event.

The OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro should come with improved cameras, the new Snapdragon 855+ processor and new software features. We also expect them to cost slightly more than their predecessors.

Alleged live photos of the Oneplus 7T Pro surfaced earlier this month but they didn’t reveal any changes in the design of the phone.

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Oukitel C17 Pro: The most affordable triple camera phone starts presale soon!

By

Dimitris Economou

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Aug 19, 2019

When Oukitel announced their triple camera smartphone, Oukitel C17 Pro, they promised to make it the most affordable triple camera phone of this year. And they did it! The company announced the presale period for the device and the price is a real surprise, as from August 26th to August 30th the C17 Pro will be sold for just $89.99 instead of the official retail price of $139.99!

Apart from the really low price, the C17 Pro also comes with some cool modern features. It sports a 6.35″ incell display with up to 90% screen/body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Unlike other entry-level devices that come with a notch to host the front camera, Oukitel brings a hole punch on the top left corner to host the 5MP selfie shooter. This allows for more usable space and looks beautiful. In addition, the back cover adopts electroplating technology to make the color brighter and the grip more comfortable.

Of course, the killer feature is the triple camera with 13MP/5MP/2MP sensor configuration. The 13MP main sensor comes from Sony and together with the depth and wide-angle cameras offers excellent shooting experience. Mono mode, face beautify mode, Bokeh mode, and Pro mode are some of the camera app options you can use. The triple setup shoots better photos that other same-priced smartphones.

But the surprises don’t stop there. Oukitel chose a hardware combination that is usually found in higher category phones. The C17 Pro sports the MediaTek MT6763 octa-core SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. You can play heavy games on it as you would do on a mid-ranger. What’s more, the MT6763 is quite power-saving so the 3900mAh battery is able to support a whole day of use with no pressure.

Oukitel did everything to offer the most affordable triple camera smartphone, most affordable hole punch display smartphone, and the most affordable 4GB/64GB smartphone. The presale price will be available for just 5 days and all colors will be available: Sunrise, Twilight, and Black. You can add it to your cart right away to be ready when the presale starts.

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G with model number V1916A appears on AnTuTu benchmark

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 19, 2019

Vivo is expected to announce the iQOO Pro 5G on August 22 as its first 5G phone. Ahead of the launch, we expect the rumour mill to continue buzzing with juicy details of the device. Sure, the latest is the AnTuTu score of a Vivo model V1916A which is definitely the iQOO Pro 5G. Recall that the device had earlier appeared on TENAA with this same model number.

On AnTuTu, the iQOO Pro 5G model with 8GB of RAM and a humongous 256GB of internal storage got benchmarked. As for the score, the flagship Snapdragon 855 Plus-powered model came with a total benchmark score of 497,179 points, which is one of the highest scores on AnTuTu. The score is higher than that of the Black Shark 2 Pro which was released recently. On the individual aspects, the CPU score is 152,511 points, the GPU score is 19,1965 points, the MEM score is 92,027 points, while the UX score is 60,676 points. The high MEM score is, perhaps, the most spectacular and this could be attributed to the various technologies onboard the iQOO Pro such as F2FS file system, TurboWrite and HPB.

As a reminder, the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G will feature a 6.41-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with an on-screen fingerprint scanner and a resolution of 2340 × 1080pixels. The smartphone will come with 8GB and 12GB RAM versions. You also get three storage options to choose from – 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. In terms of photography, the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G will adopt a 12MP selfie shooter. While at the rear aspect, there will be a triple camera setup comprising of a 48MP+ 13MP+12MP combo.

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