Elephone A6 Max is successfully going through its presale period that is currently being hosted on Banggood and the company provided a camera sample to check out some of its shooting capabilities. What you see in the photo isn’t something astonishing but it reveals that the dual camera on the back features good dynamic range. The photo is shot just before the afternoon when the sun is ready to set and it is hard for every smartphone.
The Elephone A6 Max features a 6.53″ waterdrop notch display with HD+ resolution and a high screen/body ratio thanks to the thin bezels. It is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 octa-core SoC accompanied by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, a configuration that should be enough for almost everyone in everyday use. Also, there is a big, 3950mAh battery, the 20MP/2MP rear camera, a 20Mp front one, as well as NFC and Type-C port.
You can get the Elephone A6 Max on Banggood for just $139.99 with a free Ele Band 5 as a gift and participate in the Giveaway event running. To learn all the details about it, visit the official product page.
2017 saw the return of Nokia to the smartphone market, thanks to a new licensee, HMD Global Oy. That year saw the release of phones like the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, and the flagship Nokia 8.
All the aforementioned phones have received two major OS updates since they launched as well as regular security updates just as HMD Global promised. Now, the manufacturer is promising an extra year of security updates for them.
HMD Global says it will release quarterly updates for the phones. Starting from next month, the Nokia 3 will receive quarterly updates up until September 2020 while the Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8 will begin to get their quarterly security patches starting October 2019 up until October 2020. The security patch that arrives will also include changes from the previous patches.
Sadly, this extension will not include the US and Indian Amazon version of the Nokia 6. Updates for this version will cease in October 2019. The Nokia 2 will also stop receiving updates in November 2019.
In a world in which phablets are dominating the scene, it is becoming every day harder to find valid smartphones with compact dimensions. In 2019, mobile phones even passed the 7-inch display diagonal and, with foldable phones, they are becoming even bigger. But there are still a few compact phones out there and we decided to write a specs comparison between three of them. We are talking about the Sony Xperia Ace which is the successor of the XZ Compact line-up, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE that is an affordable variant of the Mi 9 and the Pixel 3a which is currently the most affordable Google phone. All of them are compact and lightweight, but which one is worth your money? Here you should find it out.
Sony Xperia Ace vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Google Pixel 3a
5.97 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 432 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, octa-core 2.2 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670, octa-core 2 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY
4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD slot
4 GB RAM, 64 GB
6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE
Android 9 Pie
Android 9 Pie
Android 9 Pie, MIUI
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
12 MP
8 MP front camera
12.2 MP f/1.8
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Fast charging 18W
3070 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot
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Dual SIM slot
Design
When it comes to compact phones, dimensions are more important than design, especially in a comparison like this. Sony Xperia Ace is the most compact phone here and it measures only 140 x 67 mm. That is amazing if you want a phone that is easy to use with one hand or to keep in a pocket all the time. While the Xperia Ace is the most compact one, the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is definitely the most beautiful due to its suggestive glass back and the narrow bezels around its waterdrop display. Unlike its rivals, it has a real premium design just like flagship phones. But it is much bigger than Xperia Ace.
Display
The best display experience is provided by the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE as it is the only to be HDR-compliant, so it is able to reproduce colors better, especially in multimedia content. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is also the only to have a Super AMOLED panel by Samsung and an in-display fingerprint reader. At the second place, we got the Google Pixel 3a which still got an OLED display but no HDR technology. On the other hand, it has louder stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm audio jack which are not present on the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. Sony Xperia Ace has the smallest display with a diagonal of just 5 inches, but it is just an average IPS panel. Stereo speakers and 3.5 mm jack are present on the Xperia Ace as well.
Specs & Software
The hardware comparison leaves no doubts: Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is stronger thanks to its better Snapdragon 712 chipset. Further, unlike its two opponents, it features 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Google Pixel 3a and Sony Xperia Ace are only available in the 4/64 GB configuration. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 3a comes with stock Android and, given that it is a Google phone, it is more secure and it will be updated faster and in a more constant way with the latest major Android versions and security patches. That is why Pixel 3a is the perfect phone for developers.
Camera
Google Pixel 3a borrows its rear camera sensor from the vanilla Pixel 3 and this means that it provides a flagship-class camera experience. Despite it has just a single camera on its rear side, it wins the camera comparison thanks to a higher-end sensor and a more advanced algorithm, as well as optical stabilization and astonishing performances in low-light conditions. Right after, we got the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE with its versatile triple camera including a 48 MP high-end sensor, a telephoto lens, and an ultrawide sensor.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is not so incredible when it comes to battery life, while Google Pixel 3a and Sony Xperia Ace are much better thanks to their better software optimization, with just marginal differences in most of the scenarios. Overall, Google Pixel 3a is the most convincing one and it also features a very fast charging technology.
Price
While Google Pixel 3a starts from €400/$443 and Sony Xperia Ace costs €396/$440, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE carries a starting price of just €280/$310. At the end of the day, I would personally go for the Google Pixel 3a because of its flagship-class camera, better Android experience, but Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a higher value for money. You should choose the Sony Xperia Ace only if you want a real compact phone with a very small size, otherwise, its rivals are better devices in terms of specifications and potentialities.
Laser projectors are designed to show traditional cable TV programs via a TV receiver such as a set-top box. Given it has an undying demand, the market is teeming with all sorts of laser projectors that usually carry steep price tags.
For those unaware, Xiaomi manufacturers some of the most popular laser projectors under the Mijia brand. We will be checking out the Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector TV Home Theater and the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector (English Version).
Much to the delight of those who fancy watching their favorite TV shows from the comfort of their rooms, without spending a lot of money, the aforesaid laser projectors are now available at lowered prices on Gearbest. Moreover, they have been assigned specific coupons that you can use to save more money at checkout.
Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector TV Home Theater
A great choice for those who do not have a large TV, the Fengmi Wemax L1688FCF 4K laser projector is a must-have for a home theater. It can effortlessly project up to 150 inches in 9000 lumens with 4000:1 contrast ratio.
The 14 – 50cm ultra-short throw distance allows you to put the Wemax L1688FCF HD projector on your regular television cabinet for an extra-large 80 – 150-inch large screen experience. It delivers an ultra-high resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels so that you can enjoy a four times clarity of 1080P.
Xiaomi Ecosystem WEMAX L1668FCF 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector TV Home Theater– Mirror Black – Mirror Black China
While the aforesaid features completely justify the steep $3500 price tag the Fengmi Wemax L1688FCF 4K laser projector normally carries, you can now buy it for a lowered price of $2999 from Gearbest. Moreover, you can extend this 14 percent discount with the help of coupon code V336E1A8D598D001.
The coupon allows you to save $299.01 more during the checkout process. As a result, the original asking price of the Wemax L1688FCF 4K laser projector reduces to just $2699.99 even before you place your order.
You can visit this link to grab the discount, which will be valid for the Mirror Black color option of the laser projector and take full advantage of the coupon before it expires.
Gearbest is doling out a noteworthy 21 percent off on the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector, which normally retails for $1772.86 on both online, as well as offline stores. In other words, you can buy this feature-rich laser projector for a lowered price of only $1399.99.
Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector – English Version – White EU Plug
An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector is touted as the world’s first ultra-short projector to adopt the ALPD (advanced laser display) technology. With up to 25,000 hours of product life, the Mijia laser projector delivers full HD quality images of up to 150 inches in 50 centimeters.
Xiaomi Mijia Ultra Short Throw 5000 ANSI Lumens Laser Projector 3000 : 1 T968 Cortex-A53 4-core 4K Android 6.0 ALPD 3.0 – English Version- White EU PlugThe device uses a compact, minimalist “box” design language to retain user-friendly design goals. Moreover, it maintains the design style consistency of the host and Bluetooth remote control. You can instantly find your favorite programs using the voice assistant and various other interactive ways.
You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mijia Laser Projector and avail the discount, which is available for the white color option. With 69 pieces already sold, the promo is slated to end in just one day.
Huawei may soon announce a new entry-level device based on a recent listing on TENAA’s database. The phone which has the model number AMN-AL10 may belong to the Enjoy or Y-series lines.
The Huawei AMN-AL10 has a 5.71-inch HD+ display. There is a 2.0GHz octa-core processor under the hood paired with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of expandable storage.
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A single 13MP camera along with an LED flash sits on the back. There is no fingerprint scanner but there might be Face Unlock. The selfie camera is a 5MP sensor but it doesn’t have an LED flash as we have seen on some phones.
The Huawei AMN-AL10 packs a 2920mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie. It will be available in Vermiculite Black, Amber Brown, and Turquoise Green. It weighs 146 grams and measures 147.13 x 70.78 x 8.45 millimeters.
A great choice for fitness enthusiasts who aren’t willing to throw away hundreds of dollars for top-branded fitness gadgets, the Makibes Q20 smartwatch monitors your health and physical activity without emptying your pocket.
Keeping in with the latest technology, the Makibes Q20 features a built-in heart rate monitor. On top of that, the watch offers an approximate blood pressure measurement, which a lot of other smartwatches do not offer.
GeekBuying has launched the Makibes Q20 promotion, giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to buy the coveted smartwatch for considerably lowered prices. Moreover, you can use specific coupon codes to reduce the retail price of the smartwatch before placing your order.
Makibes Q20 Smartwatch
The Q20 has gone up for sale bearing a lowered price tag of $29.99 on GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 46 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $55.99.
To extend this discount, all you need to do is to use coupon code 3JSRUTBG at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you get an extra $2 off by reducing the retail price of the smartwatch to just $27.99.
You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to expire soon. Note that the promo is slated to end in just five days. Note that the coupon will be available for the black, pink, silver and red color options only.
There’s a 52 percent off on the Makibes Q20, which usually retails for $57.99 on both online, as well as offline stores. Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, GeekBuying is offering black, pink, and red color options of the smartwatch for a reduced price of $27.99.
On top of that, you can save $3 more by applying coupon code 3JB5RFUF during the checkout process. In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of the watch further down to just $24.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.
You can follow this link to grab the discount and take advantage of the coupon before it expires. It is worth noting that the promo will end in just five days.
Check out the impressive array of features the Makibes Q20 smartwatch offer:
1.22 Inch round IPS Screen with 240×204 pixels resolution
After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, the long-awaited 9X Pro smartphone was finally announced alongside the equally-anticipated Honor 9X in China earlier this year.
Thanks to its notch-less display, the Honor 9X series smartphones offer relatively bigger screen space. Keeping up with the latest trends, both handsets have been outfitted with a pop-up selfie camera as well.
Before we delve further into more details, it might interest you to know that the recently unveiled smartphone is now available on GearVita and Banggood. The online stores are offering specific coupon codes that you can use to save money during the checkout process.
GearVita (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)
The Chinese & English version of the Huawei Honor 9X Pro 4G smartphone with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity is available bearing a $485.99 price tag on GearVita. You can choose between black and purple color options.
huawei honor 9x pro smartphone
You can use coupon code ROHonorXP128 and save $116 before placing your order. As a result, the retail price of the phone reduces to only $369.99. You can visit this link to use the coupon before it expires.
Those who fancy having more storage capacity on their device can go for the slightly larger Honor 9X Pro model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offer a hearty 256GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite multimedia content.
The 8GB RAM +256GB ROM Huawei Honor 9X Pro variant comes in two appealing color choices including black and purple and will set you back $499.99. If you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, all you need to do is to apply coupon code ROHonorXP256 during the checkout process.
The coupon helps you grab $100 off by bringing the retail price of the phone down to just $399.99. You can visit this link to take advantage of the coupon which is likely to expire soon.
The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Honor 9X Pro variant would set you back $500.19 on Banggood. You can pre-order the smartphone in two color options including black and purple.
Those spending over $19.99 will be eligible for free shipping. You can click here to pre-order your favorite color option of the Honor 9X Pro smartphone.
Alternatively, you can pre-order the larger model that features 8GB of RAM, along with 256GB of internal storage space. Available in black and purple color options, the aforesaid variant has gone up for pre-order carrying a $548.99 price tag on Banggood.
Known for offering the best bang for your buck, the Chinese online store is giving you free shipping if you end up spending more than $19.99. You can head straight to this link to place your order.
The highly irresistible Honor 9X Pro smartphone offer the following features:
6.59 inch LTPS capacitive touch screen with 2340×1080 pixel resolution
Hisilicon Kirin 810 Octa-core, 2×Cortex A76 2.27GHz+6×Cortex A55 1.88GHz
The Redmi-branded Xiaomi phone with the model number M1908C3IC was seen on TENAA yesterday but only the images were revealed. The full listing has now been published and it reveals it will be the Redmi phone with the biggest battery capacity ever.
Based on the TENAA listing, the Redmi M1908C3IC has a 6.2-inch screen. The centered-camera hints at the screen having a waterdrop notch. There is a 2.0GHz octa-core processor paired with 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB of RAM. The phone will also be available with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of storage depending on the RAM variant. Thanks to a MicroSD card slot, owners will be able to add up to 512GB of extra storage to the device.
The images show it has dual rear cameras. TENAA says the primary camera is a 12MP sensor but doesn’t mention the secondary sensor. There is an 8MP camera in front for selfies.
The Redmi M1908C3IC also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs Android 9 Pie. However, its main selling point is its massive battery capacity stated as 5000mAh by TENAA. This is the biggest battery capacity for a Redmi device. Though the Mi MAX 2 trumps it with its 5300mah battery.
TENAA says it supports fast charging even though the 3C certification only mentioned 5V/2A charging.
The Redmi M1908C3IC measures 156.3mm in length thanks to its reduced bezels. However, it is quite thick at 9.4mm while its width is 75.4mm. It also weighs 190 grams. TENAA says it will be available in Black, Red, Blue, Pink, White, Green, Purple, and Gray.
While we are still in the dark regarding its official name, we can’t help but think it will launch as the Redmi 8. The display size, camera configuration, and the fact that it has a 2GB RAM version are similar features of the Redmi 7. Only time will tell if we are correct.
TV boxes are designed to meet the needs of cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite videos and avid gamers who opt for playing popular games without leaving the comfort of their rooms.
A TV box can effectively transform your regular television into a smart TV, offering an unparalleled visual experience along with an impressive array of other features. On the downside, a feature-rich TV box from a popular manufacturer doesn’t come cheap.
To make high-end TV boxes available to those on a tight budget, GeekBuying is now offering the H10 Allwinner H6 and the X99 mini Allwinner H6 TV boxes for lowered prices. We will shed light on these discounts and also show how you can save more money before placing your order.
H10 Allwinner H6 TV Box (4GB RAM + 64GB eMMC)
Powered by Allwinner H6 quad-core high-end master chip, the H10 is an irresistible TV box. The chip gives the TV box a powerful processing capacity and has a high decoding ability.
Furthermore, the H10 runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie OS which delivers faster speed, coupled with a seamless performance. For an unparalleled visual experience that comprises more brightness and vivid colors, the T10 uses a 6K HDR high dynamic engine and integrates multiple image quality techniques.
While the H10 Allwinner H6 TV Box would normally set you back $81.99, you can now buy it for a lowered price of $49.99 from GeekBuying. You can extend this 39 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3KMJEFLT.
The coupon helps you save $10 by reducing the original asking price of the TV box to just $39.99. You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the coupon before it expires.
X99 mini Allwinner H6 TV Box (4GB RAM + 32GB eMMC)
The X99 mini packs the Cortex A53 architecture, Allwinner H6 quad-core high-end master chip which enhances the decoding and processing ability of the TV box. It is based on the latest Android 9.0 Pie OS which turns any regular television into a smart one.
While the X99 mini usually carries a $71.99 price tag, you can now buy it for a lowered price of $44.99 from GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 38 percent reduction in the TV box’s original asking price.
On top of that, you can save $10 more by applying coupon code 3KMJIKA6 at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring the original selling price of the X99 mini Allwinner H6 TV Box further down to just $34.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.
You can head straight to this link to avail the discount and apply the coupon, which is slated to expire soon.
Teclast took the wraps off its upgraded Deca-Core tablet PC dubbed the Teclast M30 earlier this month and now, it has gone up for pre-order on Banggood.
Known for offering the best bang for your buck, the Chinese online store is giving its loyal users a chance to buy the recently unveiled tablet PC for a lowered price. Moreover, you can even win gifts.
The Teclast M30 Presale has kicked-off on Banggood and you don’t want to miss it. The Teclast M30 would normally set you back $217.59, but the first 50 buyers will be able to pre-order it for a considerably lowered price of just $144.99 through Banggood.
Banggood Teclast M30 Presale
Aside from saving $72.6, Banggood users can also get free shipping if their cart value exceeds $19.99. On top of that, you can even get a free leather case for the tablet during this pre-sale.
To avail the aforesaid discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code BGTM30144P at the time of checking out. Those who miss out this opportunity can take advantage of coupon code BGTM30149P which helps you reduce the retail price of the Teclast M30 to just $149.99.
Teclast M30 Tablet PC
An absolute steal at this price, the Teclast M30 tablet PC boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specifications. It adopts a Deca-Core structure that comprises 2x 2.6GHz Cortex-A72 + 4x 2.0GHz Cortex-A53 + 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 Deca-Core structure and ARM Mali-T880 MP4 875MHz.
The Teclast M30 sports an eye-catching 10.1 inch IPS sharp screen with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution for a more vivid visual experience. Moreover, it ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of internal storage capacity to fully support all your apps.
Teclast M30 tablet PC
It features 2.4GHz Band that effortlessly penetrates any obstacle, while 5GHz band ensures faster and more stable connection speeds. Running on Android 8.0 OS, the Teclast M30 is backed by a robust 7500mAh battery that delivers a battery life of up to eight hours.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discount before the coupon expires. Note that 138 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing.
BBK subsidiary Vivo has confirmed the iQOO Pro 5G will feature a 4500mAh battery. A teaser poster released earlier today contained the detail about the battery size. This is a slight bump above the iQOO which had a 4000mAh battery. No doubt, it is as a result of the 5G modem the Pro 5G will have onboard. It will definitely have a slight impact on the weight and size of the flagship.
The iQOO Pro 5G is expected to launch on August 22 packing a Snapdragon 855+ SoC and to also be Vivo’s first model with 5G connectivity. Vivo hasn’t revealed much about the 5G phone other than showing off the back of the phone, but the iQOO Pro 5G other than showing off the back of the phone, but the device has already appeared on China’s TENAA, giving us a generous hint about its internals.
TENAA shows the iQOO Pro 5G will sport a 6.41-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with an on-screen fingerprint scanner. The smartphone will come with 8GB and 12GB RAM. there will also be 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 for selfies upfront. While at the rear aspect, there will be a triple camera setup comprising of 48MP+ 3MP+12MP sensors.
Samsung had released an extensive range of A and M-series devices in the first half of 2019. The Galaxy M20, M30 and M40 have been its bestselling smartphones this year thanks to competitive pricing and impressive hardware specifications. Recent reports have revealed that Sasmsung is gearing up to release the successor to the M-series in the latter half of this year. Fresh details of the Galaxy M21, M31 and M41 that are expected to release in 2020 have surfaced online.
Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore revealed has shared some key information on the specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A-series and Galaxy M-series smartphones. The leak reveals that these smartphones will be arriving with some minor upgrades in features and specifications.
Samsung Galaxy M21 Features and Specifications
The new leak states that the Galaxy M21 will be powered by an Exynos 7609 SoC and its base model will have 4 GB of RAM. Details of the higher-spec variants are unavailable. The device is expected to arrive with a dual camera setup featuring a primary camera of 24-megapixel and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be succeeding the Galaxy M20 which uses an Exynos 7904 SoC and 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup.
The Samsung Galaxy M31 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It is likely to feature a triple camera setup on its rear. The unit may consist of a 48-megapixel primary lens, a 12-megapixel wide angle unit and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be arriving as a successor for the Galaxy M30 is powered by an Exynos 7904 SoC. It is unclear whether Samsung will stick use Sony IMX586 sensor or its proprietary 48-megapixel ISOCELL GM1 sensor on the M31.
Samsung Galaxy M41 Features and Specifications
The Galaxy M41 could be powered by all new Exynos 9630 chipset. It may feature 6 GB of RAM in its base variant. The device may come with a triple camera setup. It could be featuring a primary lens of 64-megapixel, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be replacing the Galaxy M40 is powered by a Snapdragon 675 chipset with 6 GB of RAM.
Since there is concrete evidence to corroborate on the above leak, it is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Known for offering the best bang for your buck, the Chinese online store is giving its loyal users a chance to buy the recently unveiled tablet PC for a lowered price. Moreover, you can even win gifts.
