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Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Motorola just tried to innovate the smartphones sector by releasing the One Action: a phone with an integrated action camera. But innovation is not everything, especially for a midrange device like this. There are a lot of factors which determine the success of a smartphone and the power of the competition is one of the most important ones. That is why we always compare the newly-announced smartphones with their most valid rivals. To compete with the Motorola One Action, we chose the new Xiaomi Mi A3 and the best-selling Samsung Galaxy A50. Through this in-depth specs comparison, we will try to establish whether the Motorola One Action will stand a chance against them in the global market.

 

Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

Motorola One Action Samsung Galaxy A50 Xiaomi Mi A3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2 mm, 176 grams 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm, 166 grams 153.5 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, 173.8 grams
DISPLAY 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2520p (HD+), 432 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED 6.01 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 286 ppi, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Samsung Exynos 9609, octa-core 2.2 GHz Samsung Exynos 9610, octa-core 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 128 GB  – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB  – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB   – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, Android One Android 9 Pie, One UI Android 9 Pie, Android One
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Triple 12 + 16 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2
12 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 25 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.7, f/2.2 and f/2.2
25 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 3500 mAh, fast charging 10W 4000 mAh, fast charging 15W 4030 mAh, fast charging 10W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

Despite the Motorola One Action has a way more attractive punch-hole design, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is undoubtedly the most beautiful and suggestive smartphone if we talk about the design. Indeed, unlike its rivals, it has a premium design with a glass back and an aluminum frame just like flagship phones. Both Motorola One Action and Samsung Galaxy A50 are made of plastic, even though the former is splash resistant with the IPX2 certification. Further, Xiaomi Mi A3 is much more compact due to its smaller display and its narrow bezels. If we exclude the Xiaomi Mi A3, I would go for the Motorola One Action due to its punch-hole design and its splash resistant body, despite it does not feature an in-display fingerprint reader (it is rear-mounted on the Motorola logo).

 

Display

Xiaomi Mi A3 loses the comparison because despite being equipped with an AMOLED panel, it has just a 720p resolution, so it does not provide a high level of detail. Motorola One Action has a very attractive punch-hole display as stated above, but it is an LCD panel. The most convincing one is the Samsung Galaxy A50 which boasts a Super AMOLED display with a high Full HD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint reader, as well as a bigger display size that is more suitable for multimedia, productivity users and gamers.

 

Specs & Software

If we consider the most expensive memory configurations, Samsung Galaxy A50 dominates the hardware comparison. On the paper, Samsung Exynos 9610 looks more powerful than the Snapdragon 665 found on the Xiaomi Mi A3, even though there is to consider that the Galaxy A50 is not part of the Android program and it does not have a lightweight user interface. But the Samsung Galaxy A50 is the only to be equipped with up to 6 GB of RAM which means better performance in multi-tasking scenarios.

 

Camera

If we only consider rear cameras, Motorola One Action is the very game changer here. The phone boasts an ultrawide sensor which works independently from the others and comes with some action camera-like features. It is able to record 1080p videos at 60 fps with electronic stabilization and it records landscape videos even if the phone is held vertically, in order to make mounting the phone easier on external supports just like action cameras. The ultrawide sensor does not shoot photos: for that, the Motorola One Action relies on a 12 MP sensor which also records 4K videos. While Motorola One Action has the most interesting rear cameras, Xiaomi Mi A3 is better at selfies with its 32 MP snapper. Samsung Galaxy A50 is still a great camera phone, but it sits behind Xiaomi Mi A3 and Motorola One Action.

 

Battery

The battery life champion is the Xiaomi Mi A3 not only because it has a bigger battery, but also because it has to manage a more efficient display with a smaller size and a 720p resolution. Xiaomi Mi A3 also comes with the fastest charging technology (18W power and Quick Charge 3 support). At the second place, there is Samsung Galaxy A50 with its 4000 mAh battery, but despite having just 30 mAh less than Xiaomi Mi A3 it lasts a lot less due to its more demanding display.

 

Price

Motorola One Action just hitten the European market with a €289 listing price for the 4/128 GB configuration, Samsung Galaxy A50 starts from €250 for the 4/64 GB variant, and Xiaomi Mi A3 carries a €220 price tag for the 4/64 GB configuration. Despite it is not part of the Android One program, I think Samsung Galaxy A50 is a more complete device for a lot of people due to its big battery, an advanced display, good performance, and an overall well-balanced specs sheet. But if you do not care so much about the battery life, then Motorola One Action may be a better option due to its amazing camera. If you like compact phones and beautiful designs, then you would better go for the Xiaomi Mi A3. In each case, you get an amazing mid-ranger with just marginal differences compared to its competitors.

 

Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A50

PROs

  • Good hardware
  • Big battery
  • Micro SD dedicated slot
  • Better display

CONS

  • Cheap design

 

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

  • Good design and build quality
  • Android One
  • Amazing selfie camera
  • Long battery life
  • More compact

CONS

  • HD display

 

Motorola One Action

PROs

  • Innovative cameras
  • Splash resistant
  • Punch-hole design
  • Android One

CONS

  • Smaller battery

Testing the GameSir G6s Touchroller gamepad for iPhone

By
Dimitris Economou
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With many aspects of the tech industry having reached a plateau and other blooming, one would say that now is the best and worst time to buy a product. In short, excellent but very homogenous products are available, especially in the gaming peripherals industry.
Many tried and many failed to change this status quo and a new product is ready to try doing that again. It is the GameSir G6s Touchroller mobile gamepad. When you are someone like me that reminisces the analog gamepads of Nintendo’s NES but at the same time loves the magic of the iPhone touchscreen, my expectations were not very high when I decided to try the upcoming gamepad.

GameSir G6s touchroller

Inspired by hybrid cars’ design and philosophy, the company’s engineers and designers unveiled their idea: combine the advantages of the traditional analog sticks and the fancy touchscreen controller. The GameSir G6s touchroller gamepad for iPhone (not a very intuitive name to be honest) comes in a decent package that includes the G6s gamepad, a micro-USB cable, and a manual. Simple and clear. Holding it in hand feels great and you an wait to start pressing the buttons while gaming, as the feel like a mechanical keyboard’s keys. Clicky with clear feedback and pressing distance.

GameSir G6s touchroller

Of course, no matter how fantastic an accessory may seem, it’s a no-go if it isn’t user friendly. Thankfully, it took just 30 seconds to connect it to my iPhone X via Game G-Crux. Apart from that, gamers can customize the button mapping via G-Crux, again, the entire process is just simple and friendly. But time had come for some serious PUBG gaming.

GameSir G6s touchroller

While playing, the left side hosts the analog controllers while my right hand controls the touchscreen and R1 trigger button. Of course, every new gamepad takes a little time to get used to but as good are the ergonomics of a gamepad the fastest you get used to it. And the G6s did a great job since it took just a few minutes for me to feel comfortable using it. Well-thought design GameSir.

GameSir G6s touchroller

Another interesting feature is that the G6s is equipped with dual vibration motors and you can decide which button vibrates relating which action you do in-gaming. With this function, when firing, you can feel a delicate vibration and you feel like holding the real thing in your hand.

GameSir G6s touchroller

Of course, the perfect product is yet to be released and the GameSir G6s has its flaws too. For starters, it comes in only one color (Black) and I hope that the company will add more options in the future. The other important flaw is that there is no information about Android compatibility for the time being. That’s bad news for Android users and I really hope that they take it into consideration. All in all, I would give it an 8.4 overall score:

  • Innovation: 8.8/10
  • Quality: 8.0/10
  • Feedback: 8.5/10
  • Portability: 8/10
  • Control：8.5/10

The bottom line is that the G6s combines the advantages of an analog controller with the smoothness of touchscreen, and that could be very promising for the future of mobile gaming controllers. It certainly does serve the manufacturer’s vision of offering gamers the chance to enjoy the pure joy of gaming. The GameSir G6s Touchroller is currently in crowdfunding stage and you can back it on Indiegogo.

Motorola One Action goes official packing a 21:9 screen, ultra-wide angle camera, IPX2 rating and more!

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Motorola has officially unveiled the Motorola One Action just as scheduled. The smartphone gets its name from the amazing Action Camera which it packs at the rear. The action camera has all the dressings of the regular digital action camera , as it packs a 117° ultra-wide angle lens which can capture videos at 1080p/60fps.Motorola One Action

The Motorola One Action sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with fullHD+ resolution of 1080pixels and an amazing 21:9 aspect ratio. The display design includes a punch hole at the top left corner which houses a 12MP selfie camera. The device packs a triple camera setup at the rear and this is where you’ll find the Action camera. The triple sensors comprises a 16MP sensor which uses 4-in-1 pixel binning to improve image quality in low light and features electronic image stabilization. The 16MP sensor iis oriented in such a way that it records landscape video when the phone is held vertically. This will make mounting the phone easier as, for example, most bike mounts keep the phone vertical. The camera cannot be used to shoot still photos.Motorola One Action

For photos and regular videos, there is a 12MP main camera which can equally record 4k videos but at 30fps. . This one does feature 4K recording (at 30fps). The  third sensor is a 5MP depth sensor. There is also a fingerprint sensor at the rear which is embedded inside the Motorola logo.Motorola One Action

The device is powered by a Samsung Exynos 9609 chipset paired up with 4GB of RAM and there is 128GB storage onboard which can be expanded with a microSD slot. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie and is part of the Android One program. It comes with an IPX2 waterproof rating meaning it has protection against dripping water when tilted at 15°. The phone isn’t design to withstand impacts either, but you do get a protective cover in the box. The smartphone is fired up by a 3,500mAh battery which is charged over USB-C. The device supports 10W fast charging and even shoos with a 10W charger.Motorola One Action

Motorola retained the legendary 3.5mm headphone jack on top edge of the phone. There is also a loudspeaker with Dolby Audio on the bottom edge. The retail box has a protective case inside and in some countries, there will be  a complimentary headset.Motorola One Action

Motorola One Action Pricing and Availability

As for the pricing and availability, the Motorola One Action comes with a price tag of €260(around $288). The phone is available in Europe, Brazil and Mexico from August 16 (today). It will be rolled out in the coming months in other European and Latin American countries. The sleek device is also billed to hit the US and Canada in early October. The One Action comes in  two color options – Denim Blue and Pearl White.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro latest update brings DC dimming

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Huawei’s 2018 flagship, the Mate 20 Pro is still a hot-selling model and an awesome device in all aspect. The company has been consistent in pushing update to the phone and that isn’t expected to stop soon. The Mate 20 Pro started receiving the much-touted  EMUI 9.1 update at the end of June. EMUI 9.1 was announced with lots of fanfare, projected as packing several stunning features such as the new EROFS file system, GPU Turbo 3.0, and Moon mode for the camera.huawei mate 20 pro

DC dimming wasn’t one of the features the new update brought but right now, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has started getting another update that brings this feature. DC dimming is gaining widespread popularity with each passing month especially among the Chinese smartphone makers. Most of them have already pushed updates or included DC dimming on their models  sporting an OLED screens. The Huawei P30 Pro had earlier gotten its update ushering DC dimming earlier in June. The Mate 30 Pro update delivers the firmware version EMUI 9.1.0.135 and is currently on the China ROM. When it starts rolling out globally, you can enable it on your Mate 20 Pro by going to Settings > Display > Eye comfort > Enable Flicker reduction.

DC dimming essentially controls the brightness of the display by varying the power supplied to the circuit. There are two methods to control the screen’s brightness — Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming and DC Dimming. In PWM, the width of the light pulse is varied to control the brightness of the display panel while in DC dimming, the power supplied to the circuit is varied to control the brightness. You can read more about DC dimming from our article here.

 

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TENAA images reveal Xiaomi M1908C3IC has dual rear cameras

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Earlier today we reported that some Xiaomi devices have been certified by the Chinese Communications Commission. One of the phones has the model number M1908C3IC and will support 10W fast charging. Shortly after, TENAA images of the phone have surfaced online revealing its design.

The Xiaomi M1908C3IC is actually a Redmi-branded device. The phone has the manufacturer’s name on the chin which itself is quite slim. There is a camera in the middle of the display’s upper portion hinting at the phone having a notch.

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On the back, the phone has dual cameras which are arranged vertically and positioned in the middle of the phone. There is an LED flash above the sensors while a fingerprint scanner sits below. The phone also has a Redmi logo on the back. The area where the cameras, fingerprint scanner, and manufacturer’s name occupy has a darker shade than the rest of the phone.

The official name of the Xiaomi M1908C3IC is still unknown. There are speculations it may be the Redmi 8. The Redmi 7 was announced back in March and it also has 10W charging, dual rear cameras, and a notched display. More details about the phone should surface soon, most especially its full TENAA listing.

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Ulefone T2 presale date confirmed, comes with Back to School and Giveaway promos

By
Dimitris Economou
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As summer is coming to an end and back-to-school season is coming, it is a perfect time to grab a new smartphone for the upcoming school year. The newly-launched flagship-level Ulefone T2 would be a perfect choice as it sports both a fashionable design and powerful specs. For that reason, the Chinese manufacturer just launched its back-to-school promo that gives you the chance to win the new flagship for free as well as other deals with up to $110 off.

The Ulefone T2 features a large, 6.7″ FHD+ display from Sharp and comes with a notch and 19:9 aspect ratio. Ulefone upgraded the CPU to Helio P70 instead of the P60 and that means a big performance jump, especially when combined with the 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A dual-camera setup with 16MP/8MP sensors on the back takes care of your photography needs while the front camera is an 8MP that also supports Face Unlock. The  4200mAh battery with 9V2A fast charge and OTG reverse charge will never let you down in the middle of the day as in conjunction with Android 9 Pie’s power management, many hours of use on a single charge are there for you. Lastly, there is a fingerprint sensor, dual 4G/dual VoLTE support, and NFC with Google Pay.

Ulefone T2

The presale will start on August 20th and until then, anyone who guesses the final presale price will have a chance to get a free T2. In the meantime, you can also join the giveaway event. The giveaway has started today on Ulefone’s official website but there will be two more competitions on Ulefone’s official VK and Facebook pages starting on August 20th.

Ulefone T2

Lastly, pretty good discounts for other Ulefone products are also available. You can grab the super-budget triple camera Note 7P at just $79.19, the entry-level rugged phone Armor X3 for just $79.99, and the 6350mAh big battery P6000 Plus for $89.99. Also, the Power 6, Armor 6E, and Armor 6 are also available for $149.99, $199.99, and $279.99 respectively. For more details about the promotion, visit the dedicated promotion page.

Xiaomi’s latest “crowdfunder” is the Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest priced at 399 yuan ($56)

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Xiaomi has got products that cater to the needs of every member of the family including the beloved pet. Here’s a new product for our pet, the Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest. The size makes it suitable for small pets like cats or puppies or even small breeds of dog like the Chihuahua. However, the manufacturer recommends its use for cats below 8kg and small dogs that weigh below 4kg.Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest

The Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest adopts a spectacular design that resembles a space capsule. The entire space is 33L large. There are two entrances located in such a way that the pet doesn’t need to turn around to exit the nest. Both entrances each have a 19cm diameter. Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest

The nest isn’t just a cute shelter for your pet but also comes with smart temperature control which regulates the coldness or warmness of the nest. This is regulated by the built-in precision environmental sensor which uses “semiconductor heat pump” technology. The temperature is thus adjusted as the ambient temperature changes. There is also a new refrigeration system to ensure no condensation in the humid regions.

Aside from that, the Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest comes with a health monitoring feature. There is a “Whistler Bridge” at the bottom of the smart nest to accurately monitor and record the pet’s activities and sleep data in real-time. The data can be viewed via the Moestar app at any time. The app also allows the owner to change the color of the nest’s lighting at any time. The app also alerts the owner if the pet has left a poo inside the nest. Xiaomi Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest

The Moestar Spaceship Smart Pet Nest comes with a price tag of 399 yuan ($56). It is expected to start shipping in China on September 29. There is no word yet on when this product will be available for the global market.

 

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Xcentz Bluetooth Neckband Headphones Review – Excellent Quality for the Price

By
Linus
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The market of wireless earphones is pretty crowded and it might be hard to choose the right pair of buds, especially if you are on a budget. I’ve come across the Xcentz Bluetooth necklace style earphones that cost about $30 but they are just packed with features.

VIDEO REVIEW

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UNBOXING

The earphones are shipped in quite a nice looking packaging where all the accessories are packed neatly.

Inside the box, you can find a few extra ear tips, USB cable, and some paperwork.

DESIGN and COMFORT

As for design, we are looking at a very light necklace-type headset. You rubber material of the necklace is nice to the skin and feels comfortable.

The actual headphones have a quality metal housing and they can be attached to one another using magnets. The overall build quality is really good. The Xcentz earphones look and feel a bit more expensive than they actually cost.

I found the earphones to be comfortable to wear for hours and they do not fall out of my ears, which is really important to any type of music device.

The controller allows you to play/pause, increase/decrease the volume, skip tracks or turn on/off the headphones.

All of the design pictures:

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KEY FEATURES and TEST NOTES

The key features of the Xcentz earphones include Bluetooth 5 which has better range (about 30m) over previous generation Bluetooth protocols.

Further, the headset is sweat proof thanks to IPX7 certification meaning you can use the device in the rain or at the gym while sweating and burning calories.

The battery life has been really good. I could get over 8 hours of music playback on a single charge. A 10-minute charge keeps you going for 70 minutes which is another highlight feature of the Xcentz earphones.

The built-in mic assures pretty good call quality as people on the other end could hear me properly and without significant sound distortions.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality is really good considering the price of the earphones.

The sound is balanced, the volume output is really good and I like soft and punchy bass. Further, I like a good separation between lows, mids and highs. Overall, I’m really impressed with the sound quality given the price tag of just below $30.

CONCLUSIONS

The Xcentz neckband earphones are really impressive considering the price. They offer nice design, excellent build, good comfort and most importantly, the sound quality is really good.

I’ve used the earphones for more than 2 weeks and so far, I haven’t noticed any shortcomings.

If you add the latest Bluetooth 5, good battery life with quick charging support and IPX7 water resistance rating, you are looking at a high-quality pair of earphones that I can easily recommend.

Buy Xcentz earphones on Amazon

Leaked Teaser reveal OPPO Reno2 will launch in India on August 28

By
Joel Joseph
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OPPO is reportedly planning to launch the successor to the OPPO Reno series later this month. The existing Reno series was first launched in China, but this time, the new-generation model is said to launch in India first.

OPPO Reno 2 invite
Leaked OPPO Reno2 series launch teaser Source; 91Mobiles

91Mobiles has obtained a teaser for the upcoming OPPO Reno2 series launch. The teaser image reveals that the new series will launch on August 28 in India. It also confirms that the new Reno smartphone will feature a quad-camera setup at the back. So, the Reno2 model is getting an additional fourth camera as compared to the triple camera setup of its predecessor.

What’s more, the teaser also confirms that the shark fin selfie camera will make a return to the Reno2 series. Finally, it shows that the Reno2 model will feature 20X Hybrid zoom, which will be an upgrade from the 10X zoom on the existing model. If you recall, ZTE also added 20X Hybrid zoom to the Axon 10 Pro flagship a few weeks back.

Editor’s Pick: OPPO VP confirms new Reno models coming later this year but no in-screen camera phone

As for the specs, the OPPO Reno2 is expected to feature a Snapdragon 700 series processor with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display featuring 2400 x 1080 pixels. The quad-camera setup is likely going to feature a 48MP primary camera with an 8MP wide-angle sensor, a 13MP telephoto lens as well as a 2MP monochrome sensor. The battery department should get an upgrade, with rumors stating up to 4065mAh capacity one inside the new flagship.

If OPPO Reno2 launch is indeed scheduled for August 28 in India, we can expect more details pretty soon.

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Xiaomi TV General Manager claims Redmi TV is coming soon

By
Airyl Jaszly
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TVs seem to be the new hot thing that all the smartphone companies want in on right now. Honor made a big splash into the market with their Honor Vision. OnePlus is currently in the process of making their own smart TV. Now, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is hoping to enter the TV market very soon.

Earlier today, Li Xiaoshuang, General Manager of Xiaomi’s TV segment shared a note about the upcoming Redmi TV on Weibo. He mentioned “Xiaomi TV has a strong team, and has outstanding performance in terms of image quality, sound effects, and systems. It will take time to reach the level of Xiaomi TV”. He also added, “I found that the friends are quite powerful and should pay attention to it.”

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Before this, the Redmi TV had already appeared with the product code “L70M5” on China’s National Quality Certification Center listing. The product certification was issued on July 19th under the name TPV Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. On top of this, the TV also acquired 3C certification not too long ago.

Meanwhile, it is rumored that Redmi TV will be available in two sizes – 40 inches and 70 inches models and both TVs will be equipped with 4K UHD resolution. It will directly compete with Huawei’s Honor Smart TV and OnePlus Smart TV. We expect Redmi TV will be announced in the month of September or early this year.

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OPPO VP confirms new Reno models coming later this year but no in-screen camera phone

By
Joel Joseph
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OPPO launched its brand new OPPO Reno series earlier this year and the lineup has turned out to be quite popular among customers, especially in China. The company is now planning to take advantage of its popularity by introducing new models in the Reno series.

OPPO Reno vs Huawei P30 Pro-1
OPPO Reno vs Huawei P30 Pro

OPPO’s VP Brian Shen has been quite vocal about the brand’s upcoming products. He revealed earlier today that there would be at least two OPPO Reno branded products later this year. He also mentioned another product that’s likely not a part of the Reno series. Weibo users speculate that the new product could be OPPO’s new noise-canceling over the ear headphones. Or it could be a Pikachu themed Power Bank with support for SuperVOOC charging. We had seen a similar power bank last year, so it could be an update to the old model.

OPPO Pikachu Super VOOC power bank

Brian also confirmed OPPO won’t release the previously detailed in-screen camera smartphone this year. There won’t be an OPPO TV either.

So OPPO is likely going to focus on adding more models in the Reno series in the remaining half of year. The Reno lineup already has four models, the OPPO Reno, OPPO Reno Z, OPPO Reno 10X Zoom, and the OPPO Reno 5G.

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Star Diamond Casing goes on sale in China for 499 Yuan ($71)

By
Jeet
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Xiaomi Mi CC9 smartphone was launched in June this year and now the company has finally started selling Mi CC9 Star Diamond casing, which is priced at 499 Yuan that roughly converts to $71.

The Star Diamond case features nearly 10,000 Austrian crystal elements that show colorful luster at different angles. It is lightweight and offers a soft and comfortable feel when using it, and also comes with a beautiful gift box.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Star Diamond Case

As for the Mi CC9, the smartphone comes with a gradient colored curved 3D glass panels. It features a 6.39-inch full HD+ resolution AMOLED display with dot notch, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Always-On Display, and latest 7th-generation in-display fingerprint sensors.

The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor and is coupled with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Mi CC9 runs on MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie operating system and comes with  Game Turbo 2.0 for accelerated graphics performance for the enhanced gaming experience.

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There’s a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony lens with f/1.79 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with 120-degree field-of-view, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It supports features like handheld super night mode, portrait mode bokeh, panorama, professional, HDR, AI beauty, AI scene recognition and 960fps slow-motion video recording.

On the front side, the phone is fitted with 32-megapixel selfie snapper. It can shoot better selfie shots in low-light conditions as it can combine four pixels in one large-sized pixel. The smartphone is powered by a 4,030mAh battery and comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.

(Source)

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Xiaomi has an exclusive Harry Potter 3D Book with 5 scenes costing 328 Yuan ($47)

By
Jeet
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Xiaomi has an exclusive sale of Harry Potter 3D book which when fully unfolded measures one square meter. The book is priced at 328 Yuan, which roughly converts to $47. It measures 242 x 289 x 60 mm when closed and 1.089 x 0.867 m when unfolded.

The book contains fives major scenes, which includes the main castle, tower, Quidditch stadium, Hogwarts village, and forest. There are more than 70 classic movie scenes. The book has been designed by American paper artist Matthew.

Usually, most three-dimensional books have two or three hundred parts but this book of Harry Potter has nearly a thousand parts. Some parts of the structure can also be moved to give it an interactive effect.

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Apart from the 70 movie scenes, the company also jumps out of other small stereoscopic devices such as the magic world event “Three Races”, Live Map, Weasley’s Flying Car, etc. There are interactive pull rings for the doors and windows of the building.

(Via)

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Meizu 16s Pro key specs leaked through leaked document

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Meizu has recently confirmed that it will be announcing the Meizu 16s Pro smartphone on Aug. 28. Multiple leaks have revealed the specifications of the smartphone. The smartphone has also appeared on AnTuTu to reveal some of its specs. A leaked document containing the key specs of the Meizu 16s Pro is now doing rounds on Weibo.

The leak document states the Meizu 16s Pro will be featuring the latest 7nm Snapdragon 855+ that tags along Adreno 640 graphics. Rumors surrounding the smartphone have claimed that the smartphone will come preloaded with the all new Flyme 8 UI. However, the new leak reveals that the Flyme 7.8 and it will bring along latest edition of OneMind 3.5 AI engine.

Meizu 16s Pro leaked document reveals specs

The leak further states that the Meizu 16s Pro will be coming in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM models in China. However, previous leaks had claimed that the phone could be arriving with up to 12 GB of RAM. According to the AnTuTu listing of the Meizu 16s Pro, its 6 GB RAM edition will be arriving with an internal storage of 128 GB. Hence, there is a possibility that its 8 GB RAM edition could be equipped with a native storage of 256 GB.

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The Meizu 16s that was unveiled in April this year in China has a 6.2-inch full HD+ display. Probably, the Pro sibling will be coming with a larger screen of around 6.5 inches. The 16s Pro will carry support for 1080 x 2232 pixels full HD+ resolution. It will carry support for in-screen fingerprint reader. The screen may support 90Hz refresh rate.

meizu 16s pro render

The Meizu 16s Pro will come preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS. It could be housing a 4,010mAh battery. The 3C listing of the smartphone has confirmed that it will be shipped with a charger that supports 24W fast charging. Rumors have it that it will support wireless charging. The rear shell of the Meizu 16s Pro will be equipped with 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 triple cameras. For capturing selfies, it may sport a front camera of 20-megapixel. The handset is expected to arrive in Blue, White and Green color variants.

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Get Up To a Whopping 50 Percent Off on Tech Gadgets and Accessories on AliExpress

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Vinay Patel
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While tech gadgets and accessories usually carry steep price tags, AliExpress is offering monthly deals of up to 50 percent, allowing you to get your tech greedy hands on a wide range of products without breaking the bank.

Dubbed as Super Tech Deals, this recently kicked-off promo features amazing products that have carefully been added to specific categories. Aside from simplifying the search process, arranging the products in different sections allows you to find exactly what you are looking for without wasting time.

The Ugreen USB HUB C HUB to Multi USB 3.0 HDMI Adapter Dock, 50x10x2cm Biochemical Cotton Filter Aquarium Fish Tank Pond, and Rocketek USB Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 1000Mbps Type c Hub 3.0 are available carrying lowered prices on the activity page. For instance, the Ugreen USB HUB C HUB to Multi USB 3.0 HDMI Adapter Dock usually retails for $17.32 – 62.65, but you can buy it for just $12.64 – 45.73, thanks to a 27 percent discount.

Ugreen USB HUB C HUB to Multi USB 3.0 HDMI Adapter Dock for MacBook Pro Accessories USB-C Type C 3.1 Splitter 3 Port USB C HUB

On top of that, you can use the $3 New User Coupon if this is your first time shopping on AliExpress. If you end up shelling out $109, you can save $10 with the help of another coupon.

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MCDODO 3M USB Type C Fast Charging USB C Type-C Cable Data Cable Charger for Android USB-C Micro USB Cable for Samsung S8 S9 Note 8

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Similarly, you can buy electronic equipment that comes in handy in day to day life at lowered prices under the next category called Consumer Electronics. Here you can find all sorts of items that are intended for everyday use like the RCA Cable 2RCA to 3.5 audio cable 3.5mm jack RCA aux cable, which normally retails for $2.14, but is currently available for a lowered price of just $1.24.

CHUWI Hi9 Air Tablets Android 8.0 MT6797 X20 Deca Core 4GB RAM 64GB ROM 10.1 inch Screen 2K Tablet 4G Phone Call Dual SIM

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Xiaomi Product Director hints that the MIUI 11 launch isn’t far off

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Jeet
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China-based smartphone maker Xiaomi is currently developing the next version of its custom Android user interface which will be called MIUI 11. Recently, the Product Manager and Design Director for MIUI had shared some features that we can expect from the upcoming MIUI 11.

Now, Xiaomi’s Product Director and Experience Chief for MIUI has hinted that the launch of the MIUI 11 isn’t far away. The company has said that the MIUI 11 is positioned as a “new unique OS” and along with new features, it will also address the advertisement issues.

MIUI 11

Earlier, the company had announced that it will be optimizing and monitoring the advertisements on the MIUI platform. The company has already started reducing the number of advertising spots and will further reduce the spots in the coming months.

Xiaomi is also going to introduce an easy switch in the MIUI system tools to disable advertisements. So, in the next couple of months, Xiaomi aims to provide a lighter and fresher MIUI which is likely to happen with MIUI 11.

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The upcoming user interface will introduce a brand new set of system icons that have been redesigned from the ground up. The new icons will also have a unified design. Another feature coming to MIUI is an ultimate power saving mode where all system functions are turned off except calls and messages.

In this mode, all colors will be turned off and the UI will switch to a monochrome mode to conserve power. Users will be able to customize this power-saving mode too in case they want a certain app to still function.

Further, the MIUI 11 will also automatically delete screenshots after they have been shared with others. The status bar will also be optimized and more apps will support the phone’s built-in dark mode.

(Via)

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Huawei AR/VR Glasses gets trademarked, could get launched at IFA 2019

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Jeet
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A few months ago, at the launch event of Huawei P30 series smartphones, the company had also announced a partnership between Huawei and Gentle Monster, a Korea-based fashion brand.

Both the companies have been working on developing the first smart glasses for Huawei. The said AR/VR smart glasses are expected to be stylish and will look like normal sunglasses at first glance.

Now, new trademark applications filed by the company hints that the device has gone through the development process and is all set to get unveiled at IFA 2019.

Huawei AR/VR Glasses

A couple of days ago, on 14th August, Huawei Technologies filed two trademarks application to the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) and at the UK IPO (Intellectual Property Office) for the names Huawei VR Glass and Huawei AR Glass.

Both the applications have been categorized as Class 9 with description mentioning smartglasses, smartwatches, smartphones, 3D spectacles, and eyeglasses. The applications for the same were submitted by Forresters from Munich, Germany.

This is the same company that filed applications earlier this month for the names Huawei SuperSensing Camera and Cine Lens, both are probably meant for the Huawei Mate 30 series phones, which are expected to get launched around October.

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Earlier this year, the company had shared details of its developing AR glasses, which would be the first to come with a built-in Voice Assistant. Thanks to a built-in microphone and speakers, it is also possible to to make telephone calls via the smart glasses. The glasses are IP67 certified, making it water and dust resistant.

In addition, it’s also possible to charge them through Wireless charging as well as through the included leather case with USB Type-C connection. The Huawei smart glasses will come powered by a big 2,200mAh battery.

While the company didn’t reveal the launch date of its smart glasses, there were reports about them getting launched in July 2019. Since they are not official yet, it’s possible that the company could launch them at the upcoming IFA 2019, which kcks-off on 6th September in Berlin, Germany.

(Via)

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro real images appear to show its rear design for the first time

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Huawei is expected to unleash the Mate 30 series of flagship phones in the latter half of the September month. Couple of leaked shots of the front panel of the purported Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the actual device have appeared in the recent past to reveal its display design. Two new photos of the same phone seem to have appeared today to reveal its front and rear design.

Just like the real image of the Mate 30 that had appeared in the previous week, the new image shows the handset enclosed in a case to conceal its identity. Hence, it is not clear whether the phone shown in the images belong to the Huawei Mate 30 or Mate 30 Pro.

A closer look at the display of the phone shows its pronounced curvature towards its edges. A recent leak had revealed that the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will both arrive with dual-edge curved displays. However, the Mate 30 Pro will have a curvier screen than the Mate 30.  Probably, the handset shown in the new images could be the Mate 30 Pro. A closer look at the top portion of the screen reveals the presence of a wide notch that could be housing all kinds of sensors for 3D face unlock, front camera and so on.

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Shown below is the first real shot of the rear side of the purported Mate 30 Pro’s back panel. The rear cameras are completely hidden by the case, but a long LED strip along some other sensors seems to be present alongside it. It matches with the below shown case renders of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.

The recently spotted Mate 30 Pro case renders had revealed that the phone will come equipped with a round-shaped camera module with three lenses and a square-shaped LED flash inside it. However, the long strip does not seem to appear like LED flash. It also suggested that the phone will continue to sport an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro case renders
Image Courtesy: SlashLeaks

In terms of specs, the rumor mill has so far revealed that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will be housing a 6.71-inch display with quad HD+ resolution support. The 7nm Kirin 990 chipset that is slated to go official at IFA 2019 tech trade show next month could be fueling the smartphone with up to 12 GB of RAM. The handset could be equipped with a 4,200mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging and fast wireless charging. For photography, the phone could be featuring a pair of 40-megapixel sensors on its rear. Huawei is expected to unleash the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro on Sept. 19. Hopefully, the company may also unveil the massive Mate 30 X as the successor of Mate 20 X. As of this writing, there is no proof on its existence.

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Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 goes on sale in China from today

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Jeet
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Earlier this month, Xiaomi took the wraps off its second gaming laptop – the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019, which comes with an impressive set of specifications. Today, the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 will be officially available for purchase in China through JD.com at 10:00 AM local time, for a starting price of ¥7,299, roughly $1,037.

Mi Gaming Laptop 2019

The laptop comes in three models based on their configuration. The base model with 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB PCIe SSD is priced at ¥7,299 (~$1,037).

There’s another model priced at ¥8,399 (~$1,037) that packs 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 RAM, and 512GB PCIe SSD. The high-end model has the same specs but packs NVIDIA GeForce RTXTM 2060 and is priced at ¥8,799, roughly $1,250.

The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 looks similar to the last year’s model and comes with the same number of ports and vents, a 15.6-inch display with the same bezel size, and the exact keyboard layout.

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The 15.6-inch display offers 81 percent screen-to-body ratio and 72% color gamut as well as 144Hz refresh rate for much smoother gameplay. All the model have dual-band WI-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x 3W speakers, Dolby Audio, and a 1MP HD webcam.

Coming to the ports, there are 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x Ethernet port, 1 x microphone port, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x HDMI output port, and a 3-in-1 card reader. Although the dimensions are still the same (364 x 265.2 x 20.9 mm), the 2019 version weighs a tiny bit less at 2.6kg against last year’s model which is 2.7kg.

The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 comes with 4-color LED-backlit keyboard with 3 different modes, a glass touchpad with multiple gesture control, and ships with Microsoft‘s Windows 10 Home pre-installed. It has a 55Whr battery that is claimed to provide up to 4.5 hours of video playback, 4 hours of video streaming, and 4.5 hours of web browsing.

(Source)

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Redmi Note 8 seemingly 3C certified with 18W fast charger

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Redmi General Manager had recently confirmed that the company is working on Redmi Note 8 series. It is believed that the Redmi Note 8 or Note 8 Pro may come equipped with a 64-megapixel quad camera system. Two new devices have appeared on 3C authority. One of them carries support for 18W fast charging. It is being speculated that it could be the upcoming Redmi Note 8 smartphone.

Redmi Note 8 3C Certified

As it can be seen in the below shown screenshot, an unknown Xiaomi phone with M1908C3IE and M1908C3IC variants have been certified by China’s 3C authority. The listing further reveals that the phone may come equipped with MDY-09-EK charger that supports only 5V/2V (10W) charging.

The other phone has variants such as M1906G7E and M1906G7T. Its 3C certification reveals that it could be shipped with MDY-10-EC charger that supports up to 18W rapid charging. Probably, this smartphone could be Redmi Note 8 or Redmi Note 8 Pro handset. There is a possibility that it could be an entirely different device. Hence, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm on the exact identities of M1908C3IE/C and M1906G7E/T smartphones.

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Rumors are rife that the Redmi Note 8 could be arriving as Redmi’s first phone with 64-megapixel quad camera setup. Speculations are rife that the smartphone will continue to sport a waterdrop-style notch screen like the predecessor Redmi Note 7 smartphone. The handset could be either be featuring a side-mounted fingerprint sensor or an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Redmi Note 8 alleged render

Shown above is the render of the alleged Redmi Note 8 smartphone. It shows that the phone is equipped with a quad camera setup. There are three camera sensors arranged vertically and on their right is an LED flash and a fourth sensor. It could be the first smartphone ever to feature the gaming centric MediaTek Helio G90T chipset. No other details of the Redmi Note 8 are known yet.

Redmi is expected to release Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro as successors for the popular Redmi Note 7/7S and Note 7 Pro phones that were released in the first half of the year. The Redmi Note 8 series may receive fierce competition from Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones. Realme is expected to release 64-megapixel Realme X Pro smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855+ by October. It is believed that Redmi is also working on an upgraded version of the Redmi K20 Pro to take on the Realme X Pro. The upgraded Redmi K20 Pro is speculated to feature 64-megapixel camera and SD855+.

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