At the Huawei Developers Conference 2019 earlier this month in China, the Chinese giant finally announced HarmonyOS, its homegrown operating system. This is the same OS that was in the news as HongMeng OS, the Chinese name for the HarmonyOS.
This in-house developed operating system from Huawei was touted to replace the Android mobile operating system for its smartphones. But, the company has now said that it has no plans to launch a HarmonyOS-powered smartphone this year and it wants to maintain a single ecosystem and stick with Google’s platform.
Huawei Senior Vice President Vincent Yang said that the company wants to maintain one standard and one ecosystem. He also added that Harmony would serve as an option B for the company, in case it cannot use Android.
He also hinted that the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, will be running Android operating system out-of-the-box. However, if the US government enforces the ban, Huawei would switch to Harmony on its phones, but that move wouldn’t happen until the last minute when the company would be shut out from Android.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Huawei will be launching a new budget smartphone in China by the end of this year which will be powered by the newly announced HarmonyOS or the HongMeng OS as it is called in China. The phone, expected to Mate 30 Lite, was reported to be priced around 2,000 Yuan (roughly $288). However, it now seems that the phone is not getting launched this year.
This is not shocking at all and we can understand why Huawei is reluctant to commit to HarmonyOS as a mobile operating system. The software has just debuted earlier this month and there’s virtually no app support. Earlier, the company had said that the platform is cleaner than Android and has far fewer lines of codes, and is meant to power other smart products like cars, televisions, and smartwatches.
Light color can profoundly affect the human senses. Lighting is understandably touted as one of the most important aspects of interior design as it not only enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of a place but also creates an ambiance to suit your mood.
Xiaomi Yeelight is known for offering LED light bulbs in a wide array of colors that bring your dreams to life. More importantly, you can get your hands on these moods changing lights without emptying your pockets from LightinTheBox.
Light strips are a great choice when it comes to decorating your home or to subtly divide the space, giving it a three-dimensional sense. The Xiaomi Yeelight YLOT01YL Light Strip Extended Cable is designed to bring the warmth and romance to your home without emptying your pocket.
While it usually retails for $18.47, you can now buy the Xiaomi Yeelight YLOT01YL Light Strip Extended Cable for a lowered price of just $9.89 from LightinTheBox. This noteworthy 46 percent discount is available on the white color option of the LED strip light extended cable.
You can click here to place your order through LightinTheBox and take full advantage of the discount before the promo ends.
The Yeelight JIAOYUE YLXD05YL 480 LED Ceiling Light adds superb lighting to your quality life. Featuring adjustable colors, this LED ceiling light allows you to adjust the brightness and luminous flux is up to 2200lm. Moreover, it adopts a 5-minutes installation design.
While you’d normally end up shelling out $131.99 on the Yeelight JIAOYUE YLXD05YL 480 LED Ceiling Light, LightinTheBox is giving you a chance to buy it for just $64.90. This is a 51 percent off and it will be available for the white color option of the LED ceiling light.
With only a hundred pieces remaining at the time of writing, this Lightning Sale is slated to end soon. You can follow this link to grab the discount before it wraps up.
LightinTheBox is doling out a 40 percent off on the Original Xiaomi Yeelight YLYD04YL Wireless Fast Charger LED Night Light Charging, which works with iPhone, Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi branded mobile devices. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $20.89.
An absolute steal at this price, the Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Light is made using high-quality ABS + PC materials. The night light draws its juices from a 500mAh Polymer lithium-ion battery and works with smartphones that support wireless charging.
You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Yeelight Wireless Charging Night Light and place your order. Note that there were only 100 pieces remaining for this Lightning Sale.
A great choice for your living room, study, as well as the bedroom, the Yeelight E27 Smart LED Bulb would normally set you back $29.69. Much to the delight of those who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on an LED bulb, LightinTheBox is now offering it for a reduced price of just $4.04.
This is a significant 86 percent drop in the product’s original asking price. Available in white color option, the dimmable Yeelight E27 offers an impressive eleven years of lifetime.
Moreover, it uses a 4000K color temperature, which strikes a perfect balance between warm light and brightness. Bright lighting is idle for reading a book, while dim or soft light is perfect for creating a more comfortable environment.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the Yeelight E27 Smart LED Bulb and grab the discount available on it before the Lightning Sale comes to an end. Note that there were only a hundred pieces left for Lightning Sale.
Xiaomi’s Mi 9T Pro smartphone has been floating around the rumor mill and making multiple appearances online in the form of leaks for quite some time now. While it is slated to hit the store shelves later this month, you can buy two variants of the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Global Version through Giztop.
Equipped with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity, this Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro variant comes in Carbon Black color option. Unlike other top-branded phones offering the same storage option, the Mi 9T Pro doesn’t cost a bomb.
The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro variant has gone up for pre-order bearing a $399 price tag. Aside from that, the slightly model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity is available for an unbelievable price of $429 on Giztop.
The 128GB ROM model comes in an eye-catching Carbon Fiber Black color option. It is worth mentioning here that both models will ship out at the end of August.
Aside from that, the phone offers access to Google Play so that you can download and use apps, e-books, magazines, movies, etc directly from your phone. Moreover, the Mi 9T Pro can serve as a mobile hotspot for you to share your 4G data connection with other compatible wireless devices.
You can store and play your favorite music and other tunes in MP3 format on your phone. Those using both SIM card slots can set one card as the primary one. Note that the primary card should support 4G+/4G/3G/2G calling and data.
The irresistible Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro boasts an impressive array of other features that you can check out below:
6.39-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels
A poster of the upcoming Honor smartphone has been spotted in China which reveals that the company will soon launch the Honor 20 SE smartphone. Here, the Honor 20 SE refers to the Honor 20 Youth Edition, which is a lighter variant of the Honor 20.
Recently, it was revealed that the Honor 20 SE is a global variant of the Huawei Nova 5T smartphone, which is all set to get launched on 25th August. However, there have been some conflicting reports about the Nova 5T, so we’ll have to wait for the official launch event to know for sure.
The poster was spotted at an offline store of Suning Tesco and suggested that the device will be launched next month, i.e. September 2019. Further, it also mentions that the phone can be pre-ordered with a deposit of 99 Yuan, roughly $14.
Last week, an Android Enterprise listing of a smartphone called Huawei Nova 5T was spotted. The image of the phone on Android Enterprise listing had revealed that it features a display with a punch-hole at its top-left corner.
On the specs front, it was revealed through Android Enterprise listing that Nova 5T has a 5.5-inch display and the smartphone runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box, likely with EMUI 9.1 on top.
The smartphone is equipped with 8GB of RAM and it has 128GB and 256GB internal storage options. The image of the phone had further revealed that there is indentation on the right side of the phone, which could be a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The phone is also said to come with NFC support as well as 20W fast charging.
However, it remains to be seen if the upcoming Honor 20 SE is indeed a global variant of the Nova 5T or not. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for the Chinese company to officially launch the smartphone, which should happen in the coming weeks.
After launching its all-new Oppo Reno lineup for smartphones earlier this year, the company is now gearing up for its successor. Oppo has already confirmed that it will be launching the Oppo Reno 2 series smartphones in the Indian market on 28th August.
Today, Oppo’s Vice President Shen Yiren shared a video from the Oppo Reno 2 in which he is comparing the video stabilization feature or the anti-shake effect with other smartphone models. He said that “it was filmed without any stabilizer assistive devices.”
In the video clip, we can see that the output from the upcoming Reno 2, which is on the right side, is much better than the device on the left side in terms of video stability. From this, it seems that the primary lens on the Oppo Reno 2 will come with optical image stabilization (OIS).
Yesterday, in a media statement, the company revealed some of the key specifications of the Oppo Reno 2. It revealed that the phone will feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Panoramic display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. It will also come with an under-display fingerprint sensor for added security.
While the phone’s front panel will be protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, the back panel will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G octa-core processor.
The phone will pack 8GB of RAM and will come with 256GB of internal storage. Focusing on the gaming side, the company will be offering anti-cheat extensions, 25 percent better graphic processing, HDR10 Gaming support, and Game Assistant, among others.
The company has also revealed that the device will be powered by a 4,000mAh battery which will come with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support and USB Type-C port for connectivity. Other features announced by the company include Frame Boost 2.0, Touch Boost 2.0, and Link Boost.
Oppo has not shared details about the smartphone’s camera configuration, which seems to be the highlight of the device. In a teaser image shared by the company, it shows that the smartphone will have quad-camera setup on the back and on the front side, it will continue to offer shark-fin design for the pop-up mechanism.
As per the leaks, the Reno 2 will feature Samsung‘s 48MP primary sensor paired with a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. A 16MP sensor will be present on the front for taking selfies and video calling.
To know for sure which devices are up the company’s sleeves for the Reno 2 series, as well as their pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event, which is happening next week in India.
Vivo is reportedly working on a new Z-series smartphone for India. Like the Vivo Z1 Pro phone that was announced in July, the second Z-series handset of the year will be coming with impressive specs and pricing. The name of the smartphone is not known yet, but a fresh report from India Tech Today has revealed few of its key features.
The next Z-series Vivo phone is expected to official in September in India, but the exact launch date is currently under the wraps. The publication claims that the next Z-series phone will be arriving with specs better than the Vivo Z1 Pro. Also, it will come equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It indicates that the phone will be arriving with an AMOLED display. To recall, the Z1 Pro has a traditional rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is no other information available on the specifications of the smartphone.
The publication added that the upcoming Z-series phone will have an affordable price tag. It is expected to cost under Rs. 20,000 (~$279). Since it is rumored to come with better specs, it could a bit costlier than the Z1 Pro.
Currently, the Vivo Z1 Pro is available in three variants in the country such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 14,990 (~$209), Rs. 16,990 (~$237) and Rs. 18,990 (~$265). By adding a new Z-series member, Vivo India is on its way to expand its online retail business in the country.
A 6.53-inch LCD display with punch-hole design is available on the Vivo Z1 Pro. It supports full HD+ resolution and an aspect ration of 19.5:9. The Snapdragon 712 chipset fuels the smartphone and it houses a gargantuan battery of 5,000mAh capacity that carries support for 18W dual-engine fast charging through its microUSB port.
The rear side of the Vivo Z1 Pro features a triple camera setup that consists of a Sony IMX499 16-megapixel main lens, an ultrawide sensor of 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. There is a 32-megapixel in-display camera for shooting impressive selfies. The Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with FunTouch OS 9 runs on the device.
Xiaomi has today announced a new campaign called “Xiaomi 5G Number One Player Club” under which the company will be recruiting 100 people from across the world who will then get to experience Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone before everyone else.
The selected participants of this campaign will receive four major benefits, which includes experiencing Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone, priority purchase eligibility for the new Xiaomi 5G device, ticket to the smartphone’s launch event, and Xiaomi 5G Number One Player Honor.
To participate for this new campaign from Xiaomi, interested users will need to follow the official public number of Xiaomi mobile phone on Weibo and then send the text “5G”.
Xiaomi’s first 5G smartphone is the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 and the company has already announced that it will soon launch its second 5G smartphone. The upcoming 5G device from Xiaomi has already been certified by 3C and has received all the necessary licenses.
Reports indicate that the second 5G smartphone from Xiaomi has been named Xiaomi 9 Pro or Xiaomi 9 5G. The phone is expected to be powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core chipset and will be backed by a 4,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. It is said that the smartphone will retain the 6.39-inch display size of the original version but the resolution will be increased.
While the company is yet to officially announce this upcoming 5G smartphone, details leaked through Chinese telecom operator China Unicom has revealed that the second Xiaomi 5G smartphone will go on sale from September.
On Aug. 29, Redmi will be launching the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset powered Redmi Note 8 series in China. As expected, the series will include Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones. The Note 8 Pro will be arriving as the first Redmi phone with four rear-mounted cameras. It will be equipped with a main lens of 64-megapixel from Samsung. Earlier this week, a leaked snapshot of a video ad had appeared on Weibo to reveal the rear design of the dark green colored Redmi Note 8 Pro handset. Today, a real image of the smartphone has appeared to give a closer look at the rear design of the phone.
The below shown image shows that the appeal of the dark green variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro is quite similar to the Redmi K20 / K20 Pro smartphone. The color appears towards the center and light towards the left and right edges. Both the edges are curved, and its texture also appears similar to the Redmi K20 series.
The top half of the phone features a vertical module that includes three camera sensors and below it is a fingerprint scanner. On its right is the fourth camera sensor placed below the LED flash.
The Helio G90T processor will be powering the smartphone. Recent reports have revealed that the phone will be equipped with features like NFC and IR blaster. It may come with a 5,000mAh battery that will carry support for 18W fast charging. For heat dissipation, the Note 8 Pro will be coming with liquid cooling technology.
As far as the Redmi Note 8 is concerned, it will be also featuring a quad camera setup. It is speculated to come equipped with a 48-megapixel primary lens and it could be fueled by Helio G90. It could be housing a 4,000mAh battery. The other details of the Redmi Note 8 series are currently under the wraps. Probably, the Note 8 and Note 8 Pro phones could be equipped with the same 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with dot notch like the predecessor models.
Various smartphone makers are now gearing up to launch their first 5G smartphones. Xiaomi, Huawei, OnePlus, ZTE, Samsung and LG have already launched 5G phones in multiple markets. Other brands too are expected to release 5G smartphones in the remaining months of the year. Currently available 5G phones mostly feature topnotch specs because of which they carry hefty price tags. A fresh report on Digital Trends states that HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas revealed to it a cheap Nokia 5G phone that will cost around half of the exisiting 5G phones will be arriving next year in the U.S.
In the U.S., Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G and LG V50 ThinQ 5G phones are priced around $1,000. Currently, the most affordable 5G phone in the U.S is the Moto Z3 or Moto Z4 that comes with a 5G Moto Mod. It is not really a 5G smartphone as it requires users to snap a 5G Moto Mod to the phone to connect to 5G networks. With 5G Moto Mod, the Moto Z3 is available with a price tag of around $800 through Verizon in the U.S. The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G that can be availed without a 5G data plan ranges between 800 euros to 900 euros. It is not yet available in the U.S., but it expected to release in collaboration with Sprint in the near future. Hence, it can be assumed that Nokia’s 5G phone that will be arriving in 2020 could be priced around $500 to $650.
Sarvikas further said the company is working with silicon vendors and the U.S. carriers in order to release its 5G phone in the U.S. The company has been making efforts to expand its presence in the country. Apart from selling unlock phones through Amazon and Best Buy, it is selling five smartphones through Verizon, AT&T and Cricket Mobile.
At present, there is no information available on the name of the device that Sarvikas is talking about. Probably, the phone debut first in other markets like Europe or China, before arriving in the U.S. As far as this year is concerned, HMD Global is expected to announce phones like Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, Nokia 5.2 and few features phones at the IFA 2019 in September and it is also expected to announce Nokia 9.1 PureView 5G flagship phone by the end of the year.
Recent reports have suggested that Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be debuting as early as next month in China. Now that the arrival of the Mi MIX 4 is drawing near, the rumor mill is now leaking vital information on it. A tipster from China has shared the key specs of the smartphone.
The leak does not reveal the display size of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4, but states that it will be featuring a curved screen that will carry support for 2K resolution. The Snapdragon 855+ that includes 2.96GHz octa-core processor will be powering the smartphone. It will come with 12 GB of RAM and a large storage of 1 TB. It is said to carry support for UFS 3.0 storage.
The Mi MIX 4 could be coming with a 4,500mAh battery that will offer 30W fast charging. The handset is also expected to be equipped with support for wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. It could be one of the first Xiaomi phones to feature the all new MIUI 11 that will deliver improved user experience.
The rear side of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be equipped with quad camera system. It will feature a main camera of 108-megapixel primary lens, a 16-megapixel superwide lens, a 12-megapixel lens and a periscope lens. The leak has no information on the front camera of the phone. The other features of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 mentioned in the leak include 3.5mm audio jack and NFC support. The leak also states that it will continue to flaunt a ceramic body. There is no concrete backing for the above leak. Hence, it is recommended to digest it with a grain of salt.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 3
Previous reports have claimed that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be equipped with 5G support. There is no confirmation on whether the phone will be coming in 5G as well as 4G LTE versions. However, before the arrival of Mi MIX 4, Xiaomi is expected to unleash the Mi 9S 5G smartphone in the market. It is expected to debut as the 5G edition of the Xiaomi Mi 9 phone that was announced in February this year.
Do you think that the above specs leak may come true for the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4? Share us your thoughts by posting your comments below.
Meizu will be launching its next flagship phone named Meizu 16s Pro on Aug. 28. It will be arriving as an advanced sibling of the Meizu 16s flagship smartphone that was announced earlier this year. A week ahead of the launch, the Chinese manufacturer has started the reservations of the Meizu 16s Pro through its official website.
The reservations page does not reveal any details on the specification of the Meizu 16s Pro. One can register for smartphone by entering a phone number. The smartphone will be coming a black colored box with ‘16s’ mentioned at the center and ‘Pro’ written towards the bottom.
Recently, Meizu Technology Vice President, Hua Hailiang had shared an image of the green colored Meizu 16s Pro. The image revealed that the overall design of the phone is almost same as the Meizu 16s handset. It features reduced bezels around the display.
The handset had recently appeared on AnTuTu to reveals some of its key details. It revealed that its display carries support for 1080 x 2232 pixels resolution and is fueled by Snapdragon 855+ chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It has a built-in storage of 128 GB and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS. It had recorded an average benchmarking score of 464,411. It was the highest AnTuTu score from smartphone before iQOO Pro 5G had appeared with 497,179 score on AnTuTu recently.
The exact size of the display of Meizu 16s Pro is not known yet. Probably, it could be featuring a full HD+ 6.5-inch AMOLED screen since the 16s has a 6.2-inch display. The handset is expected to come equipped with an in-screen fingerpint reader. Some reports have claimed that the display of the Meizu 16s Pro will offer a refresh rate of 90Hz.
A recent leak had revealed that the Meizu 16s Pro will eb running on Flyme 7.8 UI and it will tag along with OneMind 3.5 AI engine. It also revealed that the phone may arrive in China in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. Probably, these variants may respectively feature 128 GB and 256 GB of native storage.
The Meizu 16s Pro will be the first Meizu flagship phone to arrive with triple rear cameras. It is expected to feature Sony IMX586 48-megapixel lens as primary sensor. For shooting selfies, it may possess a 20-megapixel front camera. It could be housing a 4,010mAh battery that may support up to 24W fast charging. The handset may release in Blue, White and Green color variants.
The ASUS Zenfone 6 is receiving a new update that brings August’s security patch as well as some new features and optimizations.
The update comes as version 16.1220.1908.189 and is rolling out globally. Below is the full changelog for the update.
Video call tuning parameters updated.
Supported more 18 settings in smart key.
Updated audio parameter & quality Improved.
General system & app stability improved.
Optimized Translation Strings
2019 Jul. & Aug. security patch level updated
GMS_9_0_201906_r1 updated
Preload new Rajiko & HybridRadio APK for JP
Preload new Netflix APK for BR
The changelog doesn’t reveal much of the key changes in the update, so the folks at XDA-Developers who have gotten the update have listed some of the new features that are not stated in the official changelog but bundled with the new update.
New Smart Key Settings
The Zenfone 6 has an additional hardware button called the Smart Key. The key which can be used to trigger the Google Assistant is also customizable. The new update adds more options the key can be assigned to. Below is a list of the new ones:
Toggle Hotspot.
Toggle Bluetooth.
Make a call.
Show my QR code.
Calculator- Open calculator, Open currency converter, Open unit converter.
Clock- Open Stopwatch, Open Timer, Set an alarm.
File Manager – Open Recent files.
Gallery – Open photo album.
Camera – Open camera, Take pictures, Record video.
It is said that the smart key can also work as a Call Answering Key and for snoozing alarms in the top-level settings.
Google Lens Shortcut
The Zenfone 6 now has Google Lens built into the camera app. The Lens icon is positioned at the bottom right corner of the viewfinder.
Call Volume Optimization
When your device restarts following the installation of the update, a notification asking to optimize the call volume pops up. This allows you to preset a call volume so you don’t need to adjust the volume while receiving a call.
If you own the Zenfone 6, you should check for the update. It may already be available even though you haven’t received a notification yet.
It has been nearly two years since Google announced the Home Mini, a portable smart speaker powered by the Google Assistant. According to new reports, Google is developing a new device called the Nest Mini which should be the successor to the Home Mini.
The Google Home Mini’s successor may be the upcoming Nest Mini
If you have been following the news regarding Google’s smart home products, then you should know why its upcoming speaker is called the Nest Mini and not Home Mini 2. Google announced back at Google I/O that it will be changing the names of its smart home products from Google Home to Google Nest. For example, the Google Home Hub is now known as the Google Nest Hub.
Coming back to the Nest Mini, the speaker is said to come with some significant feature upgrades. According to 9to5Google, the smart speaker will have better sound quality with a higher maximum value and better bass. It has also been reported that it will also feature a built-in wall mount.
The biggest addition coming to the Nest Mini is the 3.5mm audio jack. There are speculations that this will allow users to connect the speaker to external speakers with better audio quality. It may also be for audio input.
Another feature the Nest Mini will have is proximity awareness. It is said the proximity sensor will show the volume the speaker is when you get close enough. Unfortunately there is no mention of the Nest Mini having a built-in battery.
The Nest Mini is also said to come in new color variants different from those of the Home Mini. There is no info on pricing but it is assumed it will sell for $49 just like its predecessor. Promos and deals should see interested users get it for less than that price.
IFA 2019 is about 2 weeks away and it should kick off the phone season for the second half of the year. HMD Global is one of the manufacturers that has announced that will be in attendance. It will be their first time at the trade show and they have confirmed that new phones will be unveiled on that day.
The announcement was made via the official Nokia Mobile Twitter account. It includes a 15-second video and a caption that says brand new members of the Nokia family will be unveiled in Berlin.
The video shows silhouettes of various already released Nokia phones including feature phones and smartphones. If you watch the video frame by frame, you should make out some familiar models including the Nokia 9 PureView.
Some of the phones expected to launch on September 5 are the Nokia 7.2, the Nokia 6.2, the Nokia 5.2, and a 4G LTE version of the Nokia 2720.
Digital drawing tablets are quite popular on e-tailing platforms but your favourite Chinese brand Xiaomi has launched one under the MIJIA brand. The MIJIA LCD Digital drawing tablet is presently available for crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall and Mi Home.
The MIJIA LCD Digital drawing tablet is available in a 10-inch and 13.5-inch sizes. The 10-inch version comes with a retail price of 49 yuan ($6) while the 13.5-inch version is priced at 99 yuan ($14). The crowdfunding price is only 49 yuan ($6)/79 yuan ($11), that’s if you are buying both.
The MIJIA LCD Digital drawing tablet maintains the white minimalist style of Xiaomi products. It uses a pressure-sensitive LCD display screen with a high screen ratio. The device also has an ultra-light magnetic stylus. The tablet weighs only 7 gram, making it easy to carry around. The tablet can be used as a business assistant to take note and illustrate ideas during a presentation. It can also be used as a family message board and children’s graffiti creative tools.
The screen uses a custom LCD film formula and has been further upgraded in terms of color contrast, writing feel, and note thickness. It can be as natural and clear as paper painting. By the way, the screen is safe for the eyes as it doesn’t beam any harmful blue light.
The rear panel of the tablet is made from ABS material with well-chamfered edges. The ultra-light body makes it easy to carry around. The tablet also comes with a magnetic pen which uses four neodymium iron boron magnets for easy access and storage.
As an electronic blackboard that is always used to write inspiration ideas, Xiaomi MIJIA LCD writing/drawing board is more environmentally friendly and safer than traditional materials. Not only is there no ink dust, no blue light and electronic radiation, but it also is not easy to get fatigued when used for a long time because of the use of a zero-power LCD screen.
The MIJIA digital writing tablet uses a button battery that can last up to 365 days even when the screen is cleared up to 100 times daily. It consumes only a small amount of power when clearing the screen. Unfortunately, there isn’t any reference to any option of saving write-ups for future reference. It is just a basic “write and wipe” tablet just like a writing board.
The Indian smartphones market just took advantages of a very valid new-entry: the Realme 5 Pro. With its incredibly affordable price tag and its astonishing specs sheet for that price, the new mid-ranger has all the potentialities to become one of the best-sellers of 2019. But in India, there are already some potential best-sellers of the second half of 2019 which may cannibalize its sales. We are referring to the new Android One-powered Xiaomi Mi A3 and to the older Redmi Note 7 Pro that is an upgraded version of one of the best-selling Android phones of the year in the global market. Will Realme 5 Pro stand a chance? Is it worth choosing it now considering the value for money? This comparison will shed some light on these questions.
Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Oppo Realme 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
Xiaomi Mi A3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
Oppo Realme 5 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
153.5 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, 173.8 grams
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 186 grams
157 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm, 184 grams
DISPLAY
6.01 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 286 ppi, Super AMOLED
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 48 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
13 MP front camera
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4030 mAh, fast charging 10W
4000 mAh, fast charging
4035 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC 3.0
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot, splash resistant
Design
If you do not need an ordinary, boring and cheap plastic body but you want a premium design more similar to flagship smartphones, you have no better choice than Xiaomi Mi A3, also known in China as the Mi CC9e (in China it has MIUI instead of Android One). It is the only composed of both a glass back and an aluminum frame, and it is even a very compact device, so it is excellent for people often using phones with one hand or traveling with their handset always in their pockets. While Xiaomi Mi A3 has the most premium design, it is worth noting that Realme 5 Pro is splash resistant.
Display
Given the higher level of detail and the wider diagonal, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 5 Pro are better options when it comes to displays, despite they have an IPS LCD panel instead of a Super AMOLED one like the Xiaomi Mi A3. The Mi A3 boasts more vivid colors and it even has an in-display fingerprint reader, but the resolution is lower and the display is smaller-sized, so it is not exactly the ideal display for advanced and multimedia users. We won’t choose a winner between Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 5 Pro because differences are marginal and we do not think it is worth focusing on them.
Specs & Software
The hardware department is a key feature of the Realme 5 Pro. Indeed, it is powered by one of the most performing midrange chipsets out there: the Snapdragon 712. And it is the most affordable smartphone with this chipset released in the second half of 2019. Further, unlike its opponents, it is equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM. The second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi A3 and its Snapdragon 665 which also features a more interesting software department thanks to Android One and its direct support by Google. Redmi Note 7 Pro is a classic Xiaomi phone with MIUI, but it has a slightly better processor than the Mi A3.
Camera
Due to its quad camera setup placed on the rear side, Realme 5 Pro is the most versatile phone when it comes to camera features. Xiaomi Mi A3 wins the selfie comparison and it also features better rear cameras than Redmi Note 7 Pro, with an additional ultrawide sensor.
Battery
Similar battery capacities, but we believe Xiaomi Mi A3 will last a lot more on a single charge due to its smaller and more efficient display which features the AMOLED technology and a lower resolution.
Price
You can get a Redmi Note 7 Pro in India for €170/$188 thanks to online street prices, while Xiaomi Mi A3 just debuted at the same price. Realme 5 Pro costs slightly more: about €177/$196. Overall, I appreciate the Realme 5 Pro more due to its great cameras, better hardware department, but Xiaomi Mi A3 and Redmi Note 7 Pro remain among the best choices available under €200/$220.
Blackview, popularly known for rugged smartphones is once again on the verge of launching a new smartphone with the largest battery capacity. The days of worrying about battery life have faded away as Blackview is soon going to introduce the new Blackview BV9100 with a 13000 mAh battery capacity supporting 20W super-fast charging.
There’s a great need for a bigger battery on our smartphones so that we can extensively use it without worrying about running out of charge. With years of development on making the device slimmer and thinner, Blackview is now working on launching the world’s largest-capacity battery rugged phone – BV9100.
It will end all the daily charging mess for a smartphone and making it a once in three days process. To save battery, the user doesn’t need to use smartphone conservatively. Blackview BV9100 will allow users to enjoy social media, gaming, video watching, and surfing the internet flawlessly without any interruption of battery low notification.
BlackView BV9100 recently appeared on AnTuTu benchmarks unveiling various hardware specifications. It scored 92886 points at the benchmark with the MediaTek Helio P35 processor. The device appeared with 4GB RAM + 64 GB Internal storage. The display size of 6.3-inch with the resolution of 2340×1080 pixels also leaked via the benchmarks appearance. Other features include support for expandable storage up to 256 GB with MicroSD card, dual Sony IMX298 16MP module, and another Samsung 3L8 13MP front camera.
Being a rugged device, the smartphone carries IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810 G certifications.
The specifications above are not fully confirmed. You can check the official website for verified information about Balck BV9100.
Ulefone is a top Chinese smartphone manufacturer with a splendid portfolio. The company has announced various affordable smartphones for users in the past few years. Ulefone recently announced a new mid-range smartphone – Ulefone T2 packed with Helio P70 processor and a 6.7-inch Sharp notch display. It is now live on presale for a limited time at the price of $300$269.99 from Ulefone Store at Banggood.
As an introductory offer, Ulefone will be giving a free bag along with a phone case and a protective film. The special price of $269.99 will be applciable to 99 units every day from August 21 to August 28th. A special giveaway is also going on for users who want to get it for free. The interested users can participate in the giveaway by heading to the official Ulefone website.
Additionally, Ulefone T2 is powered with MediaTek Helio P70 processor clocked at 2.1GHz coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with 256GB expandable storage. It features a 6.7-inch SHARP notch display with 1080×2280 pixels resolution and 98% NTSC ultra-wide color gamut. Its 93.9% of the screen-to-body ratio brings broader viewing experience.
In the camera department, the Ulefone T2 sports a dual rear camera consisting of 16MP + 8MP lens with a dual flash LED. There’s an 8MP selfie camera to facilitate users in face unlocking and video calling. It runs on latest Android 9.0 Pie and supports global frequency bands. Other features include a 3D glass back cover, NFC function, Google Pay support, tripe navigation system GPS+GLONASS+Beidou, and smart audio.
We are pleased to announce that we have launched a new app for Gizmochina readers on the Google Play store. The Gizmochina App is a simple app to keep you updated on everything that’s happening in the Chinese smartphone and tech industry. It’s light, fast, and features all of the articles that are published on our official website.
We have kept the UI basic and user-friendly to give you a pleasant reading experience. However, please note that the app is still in beta, which means you might come across minor bugs here and there. In case you do encounter any bugs, please send a mail to [email protected] and we’ll do our best to fix them in the next update.
Also, note that all Gizmochina App users have the opportunity to win a Realme 5 Pro smartphone. In case you haven’t entered our giveaway, feel free to do it now from here.
We have already reviewed the new handset and love what we got for its aggressive price tag. If you are still considering whether the phone is a good choice for you, do check out our Realme 5 Pro review here!
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The Mi MIX series may undergo a massive change by the time Xiaomi unveils the fourth-generation model later this year.
Apparently, a Beijing court has ruled against Xiaomi’s use of the MIX name as it is a trademark infringement. Apparently, another company trademarked the name “MIX” as far back as November 23, 2014, before Xiaomi’s trademark application on November 14, 2016.
The case was picked up by the court on March 4, 2019, after Xiaomi refused to respond to the trademark dispute. A panel was formed according to the law and it was agreed that Xiaomi doesn’t have a claim to the trademark based on Article 69 of the Administrative Law of the People’s Republic of China.
Based on the judgment, Xiaomi will not be able to use the MIX name for any of its future devices. However, there is a possibility Xiaomi may reach an agreement with the company that owns the trademark, so it may continue to use it for its device.
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MIX trademark application
Xiaomi MIX trademark
According to the source, Xiaomi hasn’t released any statements regarding the matter.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 is expected to come with a Snapdragon 855 Plus, a 108MP primary camera made by Samsung, and reverse wireless charging
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