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Official renders show off the Green Redmi Note 8 Pro in all its glory! 4500mAh battery confirmed

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 23, 2019

We had previously caught a glimpse of the Redmi Note 8 Pro in its beautiful green color variant. However, today, Redmi has just shown off the new device in high-quality official renders. The Redmi Note 7 Pro‘s flagship was its blue color variant but for its successor, the brand has chosen a special emerald green color. Honestly, it looks quite different and gives the phone a premium vibe.

Given that the hand positions vary in each picture, it’s as if Redmi is trying to tell us something from these images. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to decipher the code. If you do figure it out, let us know in the comments down below!

These renders also serve the purpose of showing you that the phone’s signal will be strong in any position. The company has optimized the antenna placement to ensure strong connectivity in any grip position.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro shouldn’t be too wide and should be comfortable to hold. Like previously teased, the phone will feature a quad-camera setup at the back with one of the sensors being the new 64MP Samsung GW1. We can also confirm that the fingerprint sensor will be located at the back.

While the phone may have a tall profile, it most definitely won’t be lightweight. This is because Redmi has confirmed that the Note 8 Pro will feature a large 4500mAh battery on board. Redmi’s GM Lu Weibing adds that since the Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with the Helio G90T gaming processor which is built using a 12nm process, its power consumption is higher than other 7nm processors. To solve this issue, the company decided to add an even bigger battery on the new device. He also confirmed that the phone will come with a charger faster than 10W. This was likely his way of making fun of the Honor 9X which features a slow 10W charger.

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Did we mention that the phone comes with liquid cooling too? Yes! The Redmi Note 8 Pro will come with copper pipe liquid cooling which the brand says reduces the phone’s temperature by 4-6°C. So it should be able to use Helio G90T’s full potential for gaming. The company’s teasers have confirmed that gaming is a priority feature for the device as even the antennas are placed considering a user’s gaming position to ensure the best connectivity.

Redmi Note 8 antenaa placement — Redmi Note 8’s antenna placement is optimized for your gaming stance

Overall, if the new Redmi Note 8 Pro is priced close its predecessor’s pricing, we are looking at a new champion in this segment. However, with liquid cooling and Helio G90T onboard it’s quite possible that this new generation model will be priced higher than the RN7Pro.

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Vivo Z1X with 48MP triple cameras likely debut in first week of September

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Aug 23, 2019

Recent reports have revealed Vivo India is gearing up to launch a new Z-series in the country. It is speculated that it could be aggressively phone like the Vivo Z1 Pro that was announced in July. A fresh leak by Smart Prix reveals that the rumored Vivo phone will be debuting in the first week of the coming as Vivo Z1X.

According to the new leak, the Vivo Z1X could be pitched as an improved version of the Vivo Z1 Pro. It claims one of the major highlights of the phone will be that it will come equipped with 48-megapixel triple camera setup. It is speculated that the triple camera system of the Vivo Z1X phone could be equipped with Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 48-megapixel primary lens. Probably, it could be the rebranded version of the Vivo Z5 smartphone that was unveiled this year in China in the previous month.

As far as other two sensors of the triple camera system of Z1X, it will be featuring an 8-megapixel f/2.2 aperture ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor like the Vivo Z1 Pro. It was revealed yesterday that the phone could be featuring an AMOLED display that will come embedded with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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If the Vivo Z1X is to go official in the first week of the next month, Vivo India will soon start teasing on the features of the phone through its social platforms. Even though minimum specs of the Vivo Z1X, it does appear that the company will position it higher than the Vivo Z1 Pro. On a side note, the Vivo Z1X seems to be the Indian version of the Snapdragon 712 chipset powered Vivo Z5 that was made official in July this year in the home market.

The Z-series of smartphones are expected to target online sales. The rumors of the Vivo Z1X is a clear indication that the company is now efforts to increase the sales of its devices through online channels. The Vivo Z1 Pro is currently available in three variants in India such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at Rs. 14,990 (~$210), Rs. 16,990 (~$238) and Rs. 18,990 (~$266). The Vivo Z1X is rumored to cost around Rs. 20,000 in India.

Vivo Z5 Specifications

The Vivo Z5 has a full HD+ 6.38-inch AMOLED panel with waterdrop notch. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel and a rear-mounted 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel triple camera setup. The Snapdragon 712 chipset and 4,500mAh battery are present under the hood of the device. It supports 22.5W fast charging through USB-C. The FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device.

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Pre-Order Vivo iQOO Pro 5G at an Unbeatable Price from Giztop

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Aug 23, 2019

Much to the delight of its huge fanbase, Vivo launched not one, but two iQOO Pro versions earlier this month. Aside from the one that supports 4G LTE connectivity, the Chinese technology company also unveiled the iQOO Pro with 5G support.

Three storage options including 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, 8GB RAM+256GB ROM, and 12GB RAM+128GB ROM of the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G model have gone up for pre-order on Giztop. Before we check out the price tags each variant carry, it is worth noting that the estimated delivery of the phone is set for early of September.

The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Vivo iQOO Pro 5G variant will set you back $699, while the slightly larger variant that ships with 8GB of RAM and offers 256GB of internal storage capacity carries a $749 price tag on Giztop.

Equipped with a whopping 12GB of RAM, this mammoth variant offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite videos, photos, music, and other multimedia content. This version understandably carries a steep $799 price tag. Note that all three models are available only in black color option.

The recently unveiled Vivo iQOO Pro 5G is crammed with awe-inspiring features and top-end specifications. It features an extra-large 6.41-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display and has an in-screen fingerprint sensor to restrict unpermitted access of your data stored on the phone.

This amazing phone is powered by 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Octa-core processor, and it packs a highly competent Adreno 640 graphics processing unit for unparalleled user experience. On the optics front, the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G has 48MP+13MP+2MP rear-mounted cameras and a 12MP front snapper for selfies.

Moreover, the dual-SIM phone runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It draws its juices from a robust 4500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charge. It also comes with Jovi voice assistant, NFC and a myriad of other useful functions.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G smartphone and place your order through Giztop.

Top 3 Best Mosquito Repellents You Can Buy for a Lowered Price from Gearbest

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Aug 23, 2019

Mosquitos can transmit some very dangerous diseases when they bite humans to consume their blood. Moreover, getting rid of these highly annoying insects isn’t child’s play.

Thankfully, there’s no dearth of products that can kill mosquitos without causing any sort of serious damage to you and your loved ones. On the downside, these products aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

We have listed the top 3 highly efficient mosquito killers that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket.

Xiaomi Mosquito Repellent Killer Smart Version

The Xiaomi Mosquito Repellent Killer Smart Version can be efficiently controlled using the Mijia APP. You can connect the device to your smartphone via Bluetooth and set the time switch through the APP.

Aside from that, you can check the amount of remaining mosquito repellent tablet, as well as the remaining power of the mosquito repellent. Backed by two AA batteries, the Xiaomi Mosquito Repellent Killer Smart Version does not need to be plugged in and can be placed anywhere in the house.

You can buy the white color version of the mosquito repellent from Gearbest for $17.99. If you end up spending over $60, you can get $2 off. Likewise, if your cart value exceeds $120, you’d qualify for a $5 discount by using a coupon code.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mosquito Repellent Killer Smart Version and take advantage of the discounts before the coupons expire.

Utorch Photocatalytic Mosquito Killer Lamp

This noiseless mosquito killer lamp from Utorch is non-toxic. It uses phototaxis of the mosquito along with a special light that adopts a human body stimulated design to cause a greater temptation to the mosquito without harming the human body.

The Utorch Photocatalytic Mosquito Killer Lamp would normally set you back $19.99, but Gearbest is giving you a chance to buy it for a lowered price of just $12.99. This 35 percent discount will be valid for the white color version of the product.

With over 180 pieces sold at the time of writing, this promo is slated to end in just five days. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

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UTORCH 2-in-1 Mosquito Killer Camping Light

Living up to its reputation for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices, Gearbest is now doling out a noteworthy 41 percent off on the UTORCH 2-in-1 Mosquito Killer Camping Light, which normally sells for $18.69. As a result, you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $10.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the UTORCH 2-in-1 Mosquito Killer Camping Light offers two brightness modes including strong and weak, allowing you to choose the brightness you want. Aside from consuming low energy, this light is soft and doesn’t hurt your eyes.

This ultraviolet mosquito killer produces a UV wavelength of 360 – 400 NM which attract insects without harming the human body. Moreover, it has a hook design that allows you to easily place it anywhere you want.

You can follow this link to grab the discount, which is currently available for the yellow color version of the mosquito killer camping light. Ninety-one pieces were already sold out at the time of writing, and the promo will end in nine days.

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Motorola One Action launched in India for Rs. 13,999 (~$195)

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Aug 23, 2019

Motorola One Action is the latest Motorola phone to go official in India. The announcement of the phone has come soon after its global launch that was held in Brazil earlier this month. The main highlight of the phone is that it is equipped with an Action Camera feature through which users can shoot landscape shots and videos by holding it vertically.

Motorola One Action Specifications and Features

The Motorola One Action that comes with a polycarbonate body with a glossy feel has 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2mm dimensions and it weighs 172 grams. The handset is equipped with an LTPS IPS LCD screen of 6.3 inches. It has a punch-hole at its top-left corner, and it carries support for a tall aspect ratio of 21:9 for cinematic viewing experience.. The handset supports full HD+ resolution 1080 x 2520 pixels.

The Samsung Exynos 9609 SoC which is an under clocked edition of Exynos 9610 powers the Motorola One Action. The device has 4 GB of RAM onboard and it is equipped with a native storage of 128 GB. The handset will be treated with Android 10 and Android 11 updates in future as it is an Android One phone loaded with stock version of Android 9 Pie OS.

Motorola One Action render — Image Courtesy: Evan Blass

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For shooting selfies, the Motorola One Action offers users with an f/1.8 aperture 12-megapixel selfie snapper with a pixel size of 1.2micron. There is a vertical triple camera system on the backside of the phone. It features a main lens of 12-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture, a 16-megapixel Action Camera with 117-degree field-of-view and a 5-megapixel depth camera. The Action Camera is equipped with enhanced video stabilization feature.

The Motorola One Action has a 3,500mAh battery that supports only 10W charging. The ‘M’ logon the rear shell of the phone is integrated with a fingerprint sensor. The connectivity features of the One Action include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Motorola One Action Price and Availability

Denim Blue and Pearl White are the two color editions of the Motorola One Action for India. It has arrived with a price tag of Rs. 13,999. The smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase through Flipkart starting from Aug. 30 at 12PM.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro confirmed to come with liquid cooling feature

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Jeet

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Aug 23, 2019

Redmi is gearing up to launch its next-generation Note series smartphones — Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro on 29th August. The company has already confirmed that the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, which is focused on gaming users.

The company has already revealed some of the features of the upcoming devices and today, Redmi has revealed one of the major features that will be present on the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone — Liquid Cooling.

Yes, the Redmi Note 8 Pro will come with liquid cooling support, enabling users to play games for a longer duration without worrying about the heating issues. This makes sense given that the phone is powered by a gaming-centric chipset.

Earlier today, Redmi brand’s General Manager Lu Weibing shared AnTuTu score of the Redmi Note 8 Pro powered by Helio G90T chipset, which beats Snapdragon 710 SoC but ranks a bit lower when compared to Kirin 810 chipset.

The 12nm Helio G90T includes two Cortex-A76 cores working at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores working at 2GHz. It includes ARM Mali G76 graphics that clocks at 800MHz and it carries support 21:9 aspect ratio display, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10 standard, up to 10 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

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The Helio G90 series of chipsets support HyperEngine for improved connectivity between a smartphone and a cellular network. There is Dual Wi-Fi connection support that allows the phone to connect to two Wi-Fi networks at the same time. Its other features include Call and Data Concurrency, Resource Management Engine and a Picture Quality Engine.

The company has already confirmed Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 64-megapixel lens as the primary unit in the quad-camera setup of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. The camera sensors will be placed vertically with three camera sensors followed by a fingerprint reader. Alongside, there’s an LED flash and the fourth camera sensor.

In terms of design, the phone could be sporting a rear design that is quite similar to the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones. The phone will be equipped with features like NFC and IR Blaster and the battery will support 18W fast charging.

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Buy Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Bip Lite Smartwatch for Just $49.99 from GearVita [Coupon]

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Aug 23, 2019

Still riding high on the success of its well-received AMAZFIT Bip fitness tracker which was launched last year, Xiaomi-backed Huami recently unveiled a new variant of the device dubbed the Huami AMAZFIT Bip Lite smartwatch.

Available in three appealing color options including black, pink and green, the Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Bip Lite retails for $99.99 on GearVita. Fitness and sports enthusiasts on a tight budget can use coupon code ROHuamiBip2 and save $50 at checkout.

In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the watch down to just $49.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order. An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Bip Lite boasts an impressive array of features.

It sports a 1.28-inch screen with high resolution of 176×176 pixels for easy readability. Housed in a sturdy body made using high-quality polycarbonate material, the watch is covered by Corning Gorilla 3 tempered glass + AF coating for added protection.

Since it is 3ATM water-resistant, you can wear the watch while washing hands without damaging it. Note that it is not recommended for bathing, sauna, and diving.

The AMAZFIT Bip Lite is compatible with Android 4.4, iOS 8 or above OS and draws its juices from a 200mAh LiPo battery that offers 45 days of battery life. It has useful sensors such as heart rate sensor, acceleration sensor and a slew of other functions including heart rate monitoring, message reminder, etc.

You can head straight to this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Huami AMAZFIT Bip Lite smartwatch and take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

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Oppo Reno2 video teaser hints several key features of the smartphone

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Jeet

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Aug 23, 2019

Oppo has already announced a launch event on 28th August in India where the company will be launching its Oppo Reno2 series smartphones, the successor to the Oppo Reno lineup that was launched earlier this year.

Ahead of the launch, the company has shared an animated video teaser of the upcoming Reno2 smartphone, highlighting some of the key selling points of the smartphone, including macro photography, thermal technology, etc.

In the media invite image, the company has confirmed that the Oppo Reno2 will come with support for 20x Zoom feature. However, it remains to be seen if it’s optical zoom, hybrid zoom, or digital zoom.

Earlier this week, the company had shared a small video highlighting the smartphone’s video stabilization capabilities. In a media statement, Oppo has also confirmed some of the key specifications of the upcoming device.

The Oppo Reno2 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.

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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 what the company will offer for the Reno2 series, as well as their pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch event.

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Pre-Order Vivo iQOO Pro 4G Smartphone from Giztop

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Aug 23, 2019

Vivo recently unveiled two variants of the iQOO Pro phone including one that supports 5G and the other with 4G LTE support.

Much to the delight of Vivo fans that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the long-awaited device, the 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, and the 12GB RAM+128GB ROM models of the Vivo iQOO Pro with 4G LTE have gone up for pre-order on Giztop. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.

Available in blue, as well as black color options, the 8GB RAM+128GB Vivo iQOO Pro 4G model will set you back $549 on Giztop. The larger model that packs a whopping 12GB of RAM and offers 128GB of internal storage capacity carries a $609 price tag.The aforesaid variant is available in two color options including black, and blue. It is worth noting that the estimated delivery for both variants of the phone is set for early of September.

The iQOO Pro 4G model sports a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor for added safety to your stored content. It packs a powerful 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Octa-core processor along with an equally competent Adreno 640 GPU, under the hood.

On the photography front, the Vivo iQOO Pro houses a triple camera setup compromising 48MP+13MP+2MP sensors at the back. Upfront, there’s a 12MP camera for selfies and video calling.

Moreover, the phone runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie and draws its juices from a robust 4500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charge. Aside from that, the dual-SIM phone comes with Jovi Assistant and NFC. Note that the 4G version provides 4G/4G+ bands.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Vivo iQOO Pro 4G LTE version and place your order through Giztop.

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MediaTek Helio G90T-powered Redmi Note 8 Pro’s AnTuTu score beats SD710

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Jeet

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Aug 23, 2019

Xiaomi’s Vice President and Redmi brand’s General Manager Lu Weibing has announced that the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone will be powered by MediaTek’s recently announced gaming-centric Helio G90T chipset.

He has also revealed the AnTuTu benchmark score of the upcoming Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone powered by the Helio G90T. The device scores 283,333 points, which is higher than the score of 214,739 achieved by the Snapdragon 710.

The 12nm Helio G90T includes two Cortex-A76 cores working at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores working at 2GHz. It includes ARM Mali G76 graphics that clocks at 800MHz and it carries support 21:9 aspect ratio display, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10 standard, up to 10 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

The Helio G90 series of chipsets support HyperEngine for improved connectivity between a smartphone and a cellular network. There is Dual Wi-Fi connection support that allows the phone to connect to two Wi-Fi networks at the same time. Its other features include Call and Data Concurrency, Resource Management Engine and a Picture Quality Engine.

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It has already been confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be featuring the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 64-megapixel lens as the primary unit in its quad-camera setup. The camera sensors will be placed vertically with three camera sensors followed by a fingerprint reader. Alongside, there’s an LED flash and the fourth camera sensor.

In terms of design, the phone could be sporting a rear design that is quite similar to the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones. The phone will be equipped with features like NFC and IR Blaster and the battery will support 18W fast charging.

The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphones are all set to get launched in China at a launch event on 29th August. This is the same event where the company will also launch its 70-inch Redmi TV.

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OPPO Reno A specs and image leaked

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Aug 23, 2019

A report from last month had claimed that OPPO may launch around 5 to 6 smartphones in India by October. OPPO has recently confirmed that it will be holding an unveil event in India on Aug. 29 to announce the OPPO Reno2 series. It is speculated that apart from OPPO Reno2, the series will include phones like Reno2Z and Reno2F. A fresh leak by My Smart Price has revealed that the Chinese manufacturer will be also debuting OPPO Reno A series soon. It is speculated to replace the company’s A-series of smartphones. A leaked render of the upcoming OPPO Reno A phone has appeared today along with its full specifications.

The leak claims that the phone shown in the render below is the OPPO Reno A. Its appearance is similar to the OPPO A5s and OPPO A9 phones that have launched in the recent past in India. The handset measures 158.4 x 75.4 x 7.8mm and weighs 165 grams. The rear panel of the phone has a glossy appeal and it features a horizontal dual camera setup. There is no fingerprint scanner on the backside of the device.

The display of the OPPO Reno A has a waterdrop-style notch. The absence of the rear-facing fingerprint sensor indicates that the phone could be featuring an AMOLED display and the biometric recognition sensor could be embedded in it. The leak states that the phone will be equipped with Snapdragon 710 chipset. The upcoming Reno2F phone is also rumored to arrive with the same SoC.

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The OPPO Reno A has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with dewdrop notch that offers full HD+ resolution. The handset has a 3,600mAh battery, but there is no confirmation on support for fast charging. The phone may arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage options and both models may feature 6 GB of RAM.

The dual camera setup available on the device includes a primary lens of 16-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For shooting selfies, the handset may include a front-facing camera of 25-megapixel.

The OPPO Reno A could be arriving in the market in color options like Blue and Black. The report has no information on the launch timeframe of the smartphone. Probably, it could be one of the phones that is expected to go official by October this year in India.

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OPPO Reno2F leak reveals SD710 and 48MP quad camera

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Aug 23, 2019

A leak from the previous week had revealed that OPPO’s Reno2 series that will be unleashed on Aug. 28 in India will include three smartphones such as OPPO Reno2, Reno2Z and Reno2F. The leak had revealed the rumored specs and pricing of the Reno2 and Reno2Z, but it didn’t carry much information on the Reno2F phone. A fresh report by 91mobiles claims that the Reno2F will be priced under Rs. 20,000 in India and it will be featuring the Snapdragon 710 chipset.

Citing information gained through industry sources, the publication has reported that the Reno2F will be arriving to replace midrange F-series phones from OPPO. Apart from Snapdragon 710, the smartphone will be equipped with a quad camera system that may feature Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 48-megapixel sensor.

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The OPPO Reno2Z is expected to house a 6.53-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Helio P90 SoC may power the phone with up to 8 GB of RAM. It may feature an inbuilt storage of 256 GB. It is rumored to come with Sony IMX586 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors for portrait shot effects for photos and videos. It is expected to come with a 16-megapixel pop-up camera. Its 4,000mAh battery will sport VOOC 3.0 flash charging. It may cost around Rs. 25,000.

The OPPO Reno2 will be a high-end phone that could be priced around Rs. 35,000. It is also expected to come with a 6.53-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution and in-screen fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 730G will be powering it with 8 GB of RAM. It may come with 256 GB of native storage. The quad camera system of the phone will be featuring a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 main lens, an 8-mgeapixel ultrawide lens with 116-degreee field-of-view, a 13-megapixel lens with 5x hybrid zoom and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. A shark-fin shaped pop-up camera module with a 16-megpaixel lens and an LED flash will be also available on the device. Its 4,000mAh battery will be equipped with VOOC 3.0 flash charging tech.

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Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro RAM, storage and color options appear

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Aug 23, 2019

The hype around the upcoming Redmi Note 8 series is increasing day by day. The Note 8 and Note 8 Pro will go official on Aug. 29. These phones will be arriving as the first devices with MediaTek Helio G90T processor. Also, the Note 8 Pro could end up as the world’s first smartphone with a 64-megapixel camera sensor. A fresh leak has reveled the RAM and storage variants of the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro smartphones. The leak has also revealed the color variants of these phones.

According to My Smart Price, the Redmi Note 8 will be coming to China in three variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It will be hitting the market in three color options such as Meteorite Black, Fantasy Blue and White.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro will be releasing in China three editions like 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. Its color variants are Hail Green, Fritillaria White and Electro-optic Ash.

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It is confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be featuring the Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 64-megapixel lens as the primary unit in its quad camera setup. Images of the phone that have surfaced so far have revealed that it will be featuring a vertical camera module with three camera sensors followed by a fingerprint reader. Alongside it will be an LED flash and the fourth camera sensor. In terms of design, the phone could be sporting a rear design that is quite similar to the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones.

The Helio G90T will be fueling the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone and its battery is expected to carry support for 18W fast charging. The phone will be equipped with other features like NFC and IR Blaster.

There is less information available on the Redmi Note 8. It is speculated that it could be equipped with a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens in its quad camera system. It could be fueled by Helio G90 or Snapdragon 665. Also, it could be equipped NFC and IR Blaster.

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Lenovo A6 Note stuns in press renders, sports dual rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 23, 2019

The Lenovo A6 Note is an upcoming budget smartphone. Last month, it appeared on Geekbench, revealing some of its specs. Recently, it was also certified by Thailand’s network agency. Today, Lenovo‘s own Vice President, Chang Cheng posted on Weibo press renders of the phone, therefore giving us an early look.

The Lenovo A6 Note will come in two color variants – blue and black. The phone is shown to have a display with a waterdrop notch. On the back are dual rear cameras which are housed together with an LED flash. The black variant has a gold accent around the camera housing which gives it a nice touch.

Sitting in the middle of the phone is a fingerprint scanner. We are not sure what the back is made from but it most likely is plastic.

The Lenovo A6 Note has its power button and volume rocker on the right side of the frame while the SIM tray is on the left. The bottom has two grilles – one flanking the USB port on each side. One should be for the microphone while the other is for the speaker. At the top of the phone sits a 3.5mm audio jack.

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The Geekbench result revealed the phone will have 3GB of RAM, come with Android 9 Pie out of the box, and be powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 processor.

Following the official posting of the Lenovo A6 Note’s press renders, we believe the phone will be announced soon.

(Source, Via)

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Giveaway – Win a Realme 5 Pro Quad Camera Smartphone

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Cheky Zhu

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Aug 23, 2019

Gizmochina is conducting 1 unit Realme 5 Pro Smartphone as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

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Realme 5 Pro comes with 6.3-inch LCD waterdrop display, having the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Powered by Snapdragon 712 AIE processor, Realme 5 Pro runs smoothly and improves comprehensive performance by 10% compared with previous products. The camera module is surprising me because of the four cameras placed vertically on the rear panel. It packs a SONY 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture; a second 8-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/2.25 aperture, a third macrolens with an f/2.4 aperture and a last portrait lens. For the video recording, the Realme 5 Pro supports up to 4K resolution videos, which is easy for you guys to take vlogs. The Realme latest handset features a 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, coming with AI Beauty. The Realme 5 Pro is fueled by 4000mAh high capacity battery, which is capable of using for over one day with single charge.

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OnePlus executive reveals screen size for the OnePlus TV

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 23, 2019

Just a few days ago, OnePlus’ CEO, Pete Lau, revealed details about the OnePlus TV in an interview with Business Insider. However, he kept a tight lip on the screen size. Thanks to a teaser by a OnePlus executive, we now know what the screen size of the smart TV is.

Akis Evangelidis is the vice president of OnePlus France. Yesterday, he shared a photo on his Twitter account that revealed the OnePlus TV will have a 55-inch QLED display.

Pete Lau already revealed that they used Quantum-Dot LED panels instead of OLED as the latter is expensive and the price difference doesn’t match the quality difference.

Now that we know the size of the TV, this should help those who are considering purchasing the TV when it launches further cement their decision or change their minds. More sizes should launch in the future as the Bluetooth SIG listing reveals several models with different screen sizes. There will also be 43-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch versions. Based on the model numbers, the 75-inch models will not be sold in India but will be available in China and the US.

The OnePlus TV will be powered by a custom version of Android TV that has been optimized for the best user experience. The TV will also integrate seamlessly with the smartphone allowing owners to use the phone for input on the TV.

The OnePlus TV launches in September in India before its announcement in China, Europe, and the US. OnePlus says it won’t be cheap as the TV is a premium product and will have a price tag that shows that.

(Source, Via)

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Android 10 release schedule for Nokia phones announced

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 22, 2019

For those of you still heartbroken by Google’s decision not to name the next version of Android after a dessert as has been the tradition for years, you may want to take comfort in the release schedule for Nokia phones which has also been announced.

Before we dive into the release schedule, it is fair to mention that HMD Global has done a good job with respect to updating its devices and we wish several other manufacturers will emulate them.

After being the fastest to upgrade Nokia phones from N to O and O to P, I am super excited to share with you that the Q(ueue) for Nokia phones is moving fast as we get ready to welcome Android 10 on Nokia smartphones – roll out starts in Q4, 2019! #Nokiamobile #android10 pic.twitter.com/qXM4ZXAPBo

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) August 22, 2019

The Finnish manufacturer will begin rolling out Android 10 (Android Q) to its smartphones this year. Beginning next quarter (Q4 2019), the Nokia 7.1, Nokia 8.1, and Nokia 9 PureView will be the first to receive the update to Android 10.

The update train will then move to the Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, and the Nokia 7 Plus between Q4 2019 and Q1 2020.

In the first quarter of 2020, Android 10 will be made available for the Nokia 2.2, Nokia 3.1 Plus, Nokia 3.2, and Nokia 4.2. Later the same quarter, the Nokia 1 Plus which runs Android 9 Pie Go Edition, the Nokia 5.1 Plus, and the Nokia 8 Sirocco will also receive Android 10.

The last set of phones which includes the Nokia 2.1, the Nokia 3.1, the Nokia 5.1, and the Nokia 1 which launched with Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition will be updated to Android 10 (Go Edition) in the second quarter of 2020.

None of the first-gen Nokia phones released in 2017 will be getting updated to Android 10 which explains why the flagship Nokia 8 is missing from the list. Nevertheless, it is sad that HMD Global won’t be updating the flagship to Android 10.

Based on this update schedule, future Nokia smartphones launching henceforth should run Android 10 out of the box. We are not sure about the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 which both appeared on Geekbench with Android 9 Pie but we believe they may actually launch with Android Q or get the update right after they go on sale.

Huawei Band 4e Basketball Wizard Edition now available to pre-order on Tmall for 129 yuan ($18)

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 22, 2019

Huawei had announced the Huawei Band 4e Basketball Wizard edition August 10 at the Huawei Developer’s Conference. The new Basketball Wizard edition has as its distinguishing feature, a basketball mode specially designed for basketball and sports enthusiasts. Aside from this new basketball mode and a few tweaks, the Band 4e is similar to the Band 3e that was launched last year.

The Huawei Band 4e is focused on sports especially running. The design is similar to the Band 3e and they also share similar features. The band comes with an attractive polyamide color mix strap. There is also a case for attaching the watch to your running shoes for more accurate step tracking. When worn on the wrist, apart from tracking the daily activities and sleep tracking, it also has a variety of reminder functions such as message, incoming call, alarm clock as well as other smart assistant functions including “Find my phone”.

The Band 4e also has 7-data monitoring and analysis features that come to play when strapped to a running shoe. They are ground-contact time, eversion excursion, cadence, step length, swing angle, landing impact, and foot strike placement. All these data are monitored by the fitness tracker and help you to become better at running.

The running position monitoring function and the new “Basketball Data Monitoring” function can be turned on in the shoe mode. The new “Basketball Data Monitoring” function can accurately monitor basketball data, and record data such as vertical jump, flight time, maximum sprint speed, and bounce number, in sync with advanced AI algorithm of Huawei Sports Health app.

The band scientifically and accurately record the individual’s performance on the basketball court, not only allowing the player to set targets during training and improve the indicators of weakness, but also to avoid the risk of strain in high-intensity exercise.

In terms of battery life, Huawei Band 4e Basketball Wizard Edition can be used for 14 days with a single charge. It has a maximum standby time of up to 21 days. The band also comes with 5ATM (50m) waterproof support which means it can be worn in the rain or while swimming.

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