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HTC Wildfire X vs Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Realme 3i: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 14, 2019

After announcing its departure from the Indian market a few months ago, HTC re-entered it again by launching a new affordable handset: HTC Wildfire X. It is the first phone from a revival of the old and iconic Wildfire series which made a lot of success in the past. But will it be able to contrast the fierce competition in the same segment? It will not be easy for HTC to push the sales of this device and, in order to establish whether or not it will stand a chance against the most important brands, we decided to compare it with two amazing entry-level devices launched in the last period. We are referring to the Samsung Galaxy A10s and Realme 3i: both debuted a few days ago and both look very promising. So, let’s discover together if Wildfire X has the necessary potential to beat them.

HTC Wildfire X vs Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Oppo Realme 3i

	HTC Wildfire X	Oppo Realme 3i	Samsung Galaxy A10s
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	156.7 x 74.9 x 8 mm, 160 grams	156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm, 175 grams	156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm, 168 grams
DISPLAY	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 271 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 271 ppi, IPS LCD	6.2 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 271 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Mediatek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz	Mediatek Helio P60, octa-core 2 GHz	MediaTek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	2 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 12 + 8 + 5 MP 8 MP front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	3300 mAh, fast charging 10W	4230 mAh	4000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

Waterdrop notches, narrow bezels, and high screen-to-body ratios. All amazing designs to be simple entry-level devices. But their bodies are made of polycarbonate. Realme 3i and HTC Wildfire X look better because they have a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio and more sophisticated back covers with patterns and reflections. Which one you should go for among these two handsets is up to your tastes. I would choose the Wildfire X because it is thinner and lighter.

Display

Here it is essentially a draw as you would not notice huge differences between the displays of these handsets. All of them come with the same diagonal as well as the same kind of panel, the same pixel density, and the same resolution. So go ahead and do not focus so much on the display. In each case, you get a sufficient panel if you consider that we are talking about very affordable phones.

Specs & Software

Given that it features a way more powerful chipset, Realme 3i wins the hardware comparison. We are talking about the Helio P60 which is faster and more suitable for multi-tasking, compared to the Helio P22 found on both the HTC Wildfire X and Samsung Galaxy A10s. The only advantage of the HTC Wildfire X is that it comes in a variant with more internal storage: up to 128 GB. We would not choose the Samsung Galaxy A10s because it only sports 2 GB of RAM. Android 9 Pie is out of the box.

Camera

HTC Wildfire X has undoubtedly the most interesting rear camera department as it is the only with triple camera setup and one of the few entry-level phones to feature 2x optical zoom. We also like the pixel size of the main sensor which should help to capture more light in the dark. But when it comes to the front camera, Realme 3i should win the challenge because of its higher 13 MP resolution and 1080p video recording.

Battery

Realme 3i has a huge 4230 mAh and, despite we still did not test the batteries of each of these phones, we are pretty sure that it will last more in a lot of scenarios. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy A10s which still features a nice 4000 mAh battery, while HTC Wildfire X disappoints with just 3300 mAh, but this does not mean that its battery life will be bad.

Price

Prices and availability of the Samsung Galaxy A10s are still unannounced, but we know that HTC Wildfire X will start from €150/$170 and Realme 3i costs €100/$110 in its base variant. Even though it carries a more affordable price tag, Realme 3i looks a more valid alternative compared to its rivals, unless you want the most amazing rear cameras (in this case go for the HTC Wildfire X). If you do not care about cameras, Samsung Galaxy A10s is a more valid alternative to the HTC Wildfire X as it features a much bigger battery, but overall, it does not make so much sense to choose it instead of the Realme 3i.

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HTC Wildfire X vs Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Oppo Realme 3i: PROs and CONS

Realme 3i

PROs

Nice design
Bigger battery
Good cameras
Micro SD dedicated slot
High performance

CONS

Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A10s

PROs

Big battery
Nice cameras
Micro SD dedicated slot
Bluetooth 5.0

CONS

Just 2 GB RAM

HTC Wildfire X

PROs

More versatile cameras
More internal storage
Good WiFi connectivity
Nice design

CONS

Smaller battery

HTC Wildfire X with triple cameras debuts for Rs. 9,999 (~$140) in India

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Aug 14, 2019

In July 2018, Taiwan-based HTC had left the Indian smartphone market. The company has re-entered the Indian market with the launch of HTC Wildfire X smartphone. It is a mid-range phone that comes with a tall aspect ratio display and triple rear cameras. It has arrived with a starting price of Rs. 9,999 (~$140).

HTC Wildfire X Specifications and Features

The HTC Wildfire X houses a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It produces HD+ resolution. The smartphone delivers an impressive screen space of 88.8 percent. The Helio P22 chipset is the driving force of the smartphone and it comes with up to 4 GB of RAM. For storage, the phone offers up to 128 GB of native storage and a hybrid SIM slot for adding a microSD card.

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The triple camera setup of the HTC Wildfire X has a primary lens of 12-megapixel, a telephoto lens of 8-megapixel with 2x optical zoom and a depth sensor of 5-megapixel. The dual-tone LED flash assisted triple camera sensors promises better low-light photography experience and 8x hybrid zoom. Placed on the frontside of the smartphone is a wide-angle 8-megapixel selfie camera with 86-degree field-of-view.

When it comes to design, the rear shell of the phone has a 3D OPVD mirror finish which gives an attractive appeal. The handset has a thickness of 7.95mm. The other features of the Wildfire X are rear-positioned fingerprint scanner, Android 9 Pie OS, Wi-Fi, dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm headphone slot. Lastly, the smartphone has a ‘Mybuddy’ security feature that automatically activate loud alarms in emergency situations apart from sending live location to family and friends. The said feature can also send real-time audio and video of the surroundings.

HTC Wildfire X Price and Availability

The HTC Wildfire X has arrived in two model such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. They are respectively priced at 10,999 (~$154) and Rs. 13,999 (~$196). These handsets will be exclusively available for buying through Flipkart starting from Aug. 22. Sapphire Blue is the sole color of the smartphone.

For a limited period, the aforementioned Wildfire X models will be available with reduced pricing of Rs. 9,999 (~$140) and Rs. 12,999 (~$182). The smartphone comes with 1-year warranty. Also, buyers will be able to take advantage of 6 months no-questions-asked accident damage protection along with a complimentary pick and drop service.

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Download Best GCam Port for Xiaomi Poco F1

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Simranpal Singh

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Aug 14, 2019

Xiaomi Poco F1 is still a favorite choice among the users who are looking to buy a device with excellent specifications. The competitive pricing, high-end specifications, and timely support are some significant advantages of purchasing the Poco F1. However, it misses on the high-end camera carrying a dual rear camera of 12MP + 5MP. Some users are opting for Google Camera ports to gain some additional software-based features on Poco F1.

Google Camera’s HDR+ is the prime feature hailed by various Pixel users. It manages to bring a beautiful well-exposed picture even in the rough conditions. The addition of Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL) has made it even mightier than any other camera app. The smart-burst, Slow-Mo, Video Recording, Portrait Mode and some other advanced features are part of it. The color balancing, exposure settings, and saturation control are far better in the Google Camera app than the Stock Apps. The picture doesn’t get improved with more megapixels, and the ultimate magic happens on how it is processed.

The port craze was started by the Ukranian developer, B-S-G, and later he released GCam ports for several devices. Subsequently, several developers launched their respective versions of GCam ports for a variety of devices. Similarly, Poco F1 received the GCam port from B-S-G and few other developers too. However, the one from B-S-G is the most stable port based on Google Camera 6.2.

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Let’s improve the Poco F1’s camera with the Google Camera Mod. We have listed some best custom GCam Mods for Poco F1:

Best GCam Mods for Poco F1

As we know, there’s support for Google Camera Mod on Poco F1. Various developers are working to offer a stable Google Camera Mod to the users.

GCam 6.2.024 Port by BSG

This GCam Mod is developed by the person who made GCam Mods popular. It is based on Google Camera version 6.2. Since it’s a modded app, not every feature will work but will be much better than the stock camera app in terms of some features. It is compatible and works well with devices running on MIUI Stable 10.2.2 or higher version.

Features working:

Night Sight
Super Res Zoom
ZSL HDR+
HDR+ Enhanced
Portrait on front & back camera
Video recording up to 4K 30FPS
Photosphere
Slow-motion 240 FPS (1080p)

Other features such as EIS (Electonic Image Stabilisation) and Panorama mode are not working as of now.

Download

Modded GCam by Sannn111ty

Another primary developer, Sannn111ty, has also developed the Google Camera Mod for Poco F1. He has developed GCam Mods for a variety of devices. The GCam mod for Poco F1 is also based on Google Camera 6.2. Several essential features, such as HDR+, RAW, ZSL, Flash, and others are working flawlessly on the device.

Features working:

Camera (HDR+/RAW/ZSL/Flash and etc.)
Portrait Mode (Front/Rear)
Night Sight (Front/Rear)
Super Res Zoom
Slow Motion with some bugs
Video Recording (1080p30/60, 4K UHD30/60)
EIS (in 30FPS modes)

To use the AR stickers, users need to follow this special guide by S4turno.

Download

These are some best GCam Mods for your devices. We hope you are using the Google Camera mode without any issues on the Poco F1. If you do have any problems or bugs, do let us know via comments below.

There’s no denying that Xiaomi has improved the camera of the Poco F1 a lot with the recent updates. The Android Pie MIUI 10.3.4 update added essential features such as Widewine L1, game Turbo moded, Slow-MO 960fps video recording, support for 4k at 60fps recording.

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Meizu 16s Pro with Snapdragon 855+ records 460K+ AnTuTu scores

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Aug 14, 2019

Yesterday, Meizu had confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Aug. 28 to announce the Meizu 16s Pro. The key specifications of the smartphone have already surfaced through its premature listing on the official website of Meizu. Today, the Meizu 16s Pro with its model number m1973 has appeared on AnTuTu benchmarks. The smartphone has recorded 460K+ on the benchmarking platform.

The AnTuTu listing does not confirm the screen size of the Meizu 16s Pro. However, it states that it carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels. As the rumor mill had speculated, the Meizu 16s Pro is indeed fueled by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset that includes Adreno 640 graphics.

The SoC of the Meizu 16s Pro is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it features an internal storage of 128 GB. It could be equipped with UFS 3.0 storage. The Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the device. AnTuTu claims that the smartphone has a front camera of 20-megapixel and its rear panel has a 48-megapixel triple camera system. The average benchmarking score recorded by the smartphone on AnTuTu benchmarks is 464,411.

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Meizu 16s Pro Specifications and Price (Rumored)

The display of the Meizu 16s Pro is speculated to 90Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 120Hz. It will come with an in-display fingerprint reader. The smartphone may come in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM options. Also, it is speculated to be available in multiple storage editions such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS could be overlaid with the latest Flyme 8 UI.

The Meizu 16s Pro could be housing a 4,010mAh battery. The secondary lens of its triple camera setup could be 20-megapixel. The 3C listing of the Meizu 16s Pro had revealed that it may come with a charger that supports up to 24W fast charging. The other rumored features of the smartphone include Meizu Pay, Super mTouch and wireless charging. The 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition of the phone may have a price tag of 3,699 Yuan (~$527).

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Is Your Android Smartphone Battery draining suddenly? Google Play Services could be to blame

By

Joel Joseph

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Aug 14, 2019

Google Play Services has sort of become the nervous system of the Google licensed Android OS. The app incorporates essential Android services like GPS and background services to ensure that your Android phone runs smoothly. However, an issue with the app could very well mean trouble for your Android system in general and that seems to be the case with the latest 18.3.82 version. Reports are coming in stating that the new version of Google Play Services is draining Android’s battery.

The issue with the new Google Play Services version was first reported by Android Police who noticed an increase in Android phone battery drain reports after the update. Since the issue is with the Google Play Services app, devices across multiple Android versions and vendors are affected. In order to check whether your phone’s battery is draining because of the new update, just head over to Settings and then Battery and click on Show full device usage. In some phones, the option will pop up only after you click the three dots on the top right corner.

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If Google Play Services come up in the top 3 apps sucking up your battery, you are likely a victim of this bug. Given that the app updates automatically for most users, you won’t even realize when your phone was updated to the new version.

There is no known fix to the problem but you can always revert back to the old Google Play Service version. Just keep an eye on the app as it will likely try to update itself to the new version. Given that this issue is popping up on multiple media websites, Google should already be working on a fix.

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Gearbest Laptops & Tablets Flash Sale

Buy CHUWI Aerobook and Teclast F7 Plus Notebooks at Lowered Prices from Gearbest [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 14, 2019

Gearbest is considered as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops and more. Living up to its reputation, the Chinese online store has launched the Laptops & Tablets Flash Sale.

Featuring three of the most popular brands including Alldocube, Chuwi, and Lenovo, the recently kicked-off promo gives you an unmissable chance to get your tech greedy hands-on top-end laptops and tablets at lowered prices. To simplify the search process, the activity page has been split into multiple categories such as Hot Pick, New Arrival, Laptops & Tablets, etc.

We will be checking out the amazing discounts you can avail on the CHUWI AeroBook Laptop and Teclast F7 Plus notebook. On top of that, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.

CHUWI Aerobook Notebook

The CHUWI Aerobook Notebook sports an eye-catching 13.3 inch IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution for a superior viewing experience. It packs Intel’s powerful Core m3 – 6Y30 Dual-Core processor for smoother operation and stable multitasking experience. The laptop uses a highly efficient Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU under the hood.

The Aerobook notebook ships with 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM and offers a hearty 256GB SSD storage capacity for you to save your favorite photos, videos, and other multimedia content. Moreover, it runs the latest Windows 10 OS that warrants a powerful performance and a seamless user experience.

CHUWI AeroBook 13.3 inch Laptop Windows 10 OS Intel m3 - 6Y30 Dual Core 2.2GHz 8GB RAM 256G SSD 2.0MP Camera- Gray — CHUWI AeroBook 13.3 inch Laptop Windows 10 OS Intel m3 – 6Y30 Dual Core 2.2GHz 8GB RAM 256G SSD 2.0MP Camera- Gray

The CHUWI AeroBook Laptop would normally set you back $581.15 on both online, as well as offline stores but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $396.99 from Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 32 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

You can follow this link to avail the discount, which will be valid for the Gray color option. With 173 pieces already sold, this promo is slated to end in just five days.

CHUWI AeroBook Laptop

Teclast F7 Plus Notebook

The F7 Plus notebook features a 14.0 inch IPS screen with a high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by Intel Gemini Lake N4100 Quad-Core processor and has Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU for uninterrupted user experience while basic photo editing or playing video games. It comes with 8GB of RAM and has a hearty 256GB of SSD storage capacity.

While the aforesaid features completely justify the $503.59 price tag the Teclast F7 Plus Notebook normally carries, Gearbest is giving you a chance to buy it for a lowered price of just $359.99. Moreover, you can even extend this 29 percent discount with the help of coupon code GBNBF7PLUS01.

The coupon helps you save $4 more by bringing the already reduced asking price of the laptop further down to just $355.99 during the checkout process. As if that weren’t enough, you get a Teclast Office Wireless Mouse as a gift.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. It is worth mentioning that 170 pieces were already sold at the time of writing. Note that the promo is slated to end in five days.

Teclast F7 Plus Notebook

‘OnePlus TV’ name and logo officially confirmed

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Aug 14, 2019

Chinese technology giant OnePlus is all set to launch the highly-anticipated OnePlus TV.After gathering ideas from the company’s fanbase for over a year, OnePlus has finally settled on the OnePlus TV moniker for its first smart TV. The official confirmation revealed their ideology behind the name. “No other brand can represent our value, vision and pride better than our own. Hence, the decision to stick with the OnePlus brand name was taken” reads the OnePlus PR. The logo for OnePlus TV was also unveiled in the same thread.

Instead of launching just one TV, OnePlus is rumored to bring a range of Smart TVs, featuring LCD and OLED panels. A certification listing from last week revealed that the company is working on an entire lineup of televisions, between 43 and 75 inches. OnePlus announced its plans to venture into the Smart TV market last year. CEO Pete Lau in a statement back in September 2018 claimed that the OnePlus TV will be a “premium, flagship option”. The plan is to offer “total connectivity” through their lineup. This is a move to counter the emerging dominance of Xiaomi’s Mi TV in the market.

OnePlus TV logo

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Tipster Ishan Agarwal, in association with My Smart Price, revealed a probable launch date of the OnePlus TV earlier this week. He claims that based on reports from people ‘familiar with the development’, OnePlus will debut its first lineup of Smart TVs between Sept. 25 and Sept. 30. The launch event will likely be held on Sept. 26. The OnePlus TV will be an Amazon exclusive product in India, apart from being sold at the official stores. The company will also sell its OnePlus TVs in China and the US, as revealed in an earlier listing on Bluetooth SIG.

OnePlus is likely to bring their 43-inch TV to India, while the 75-inch model is aimed at the Chinese and US markets. OnePlus TV could be using the Google Android TV platform with minor customizations from OnePlus. “Our homes are starting to enjoy the benefits of smart connectivity. But something as simple as displaying photos from the mobile on the television is still quite challenging. With the introduction of AI our imagination is boundless, and we are looking forward to the future.” Pete Lau added in a media interview.

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Huawei to announce Google Maps rival called Map Kit in October

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 14, 2019

Apple has its own maps app which is referred to as Maps. Microsoft also has its own which is called Bing Maps. However, Google Maps seems to be the most popular of all as it is available on more devices than the others. Now, Huawei Technologies Co. has announced that it will launch its own mapping service, called Map Kit, in October.

It is no surprise that Huawei wants to create its own mapping service seeing as the US ban means it can’t load Google services which includes Google Maps on its smartphones.

Map Kit won’t be available directly for consumer use according to the source. Instead, it is designed for developers to build applications that take advantage of its mapping capabilities.

The service will be developed in partnership with Russia’s Yandex and US travel website, Booking Holdings. It will be connected to local mapping services, be available in 40 languages, and will have coverage in 150 countries and regions. Huawei will be able to leverage on its telecom base stations across several countries to complement satellite positioning for its mapping service.

Map Kit will provide real-time traffic conditions, a highly advanced navigation system that can recognize when a car switches between lanes, and also have support for AR mapping said Zhang Pigan, the president of cloud services at Huawei Consumer Business Group.

Huawei mentioned Map Kit back at its developer conference last week. It is one of its planned Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). The others include Site Kit, Location Kit, Drive Kit, and Scan Kit e.t.c.

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Realme 5 Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 665 SoC and 4 GB RAM

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Sabbat E12 Ultra TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones QCC3020 Updated Version

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Aug 14, 2019

On Aug. 20, Realme will be holding an unveil event to announce the Realme 5 series. Rumors surrounding the Realme 5 smartphone have claimed that it could be fueled by the Snapdragon 665 that was first seen on the China-exclusive Xiaomi Mi CC9e smartphone. Thailand’s NBTC certification body has certified the Realme 5 smartphone. The listing only confirms that the Realme 5 has a model number of RMX1911. At the same time, a Geekbench listing of the Realme RMX1911 has appeared to reveal that the smartphone is indeed fueled by Snapdragon 665 mobile platform.

The RMX1911 Geekbench listing reveals that the smartphone is powered by a processor that is mentioned as ‘trinket.’ Before the unveiling of the Snapdragon 665 powered Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the handset was spotted with the same trinket named processor. The Xiaomi Mi A3 is an Android One version of the Mi CC9e for international markets. It is also powered by Snapdragon 665. The multiple listings of Mi A3 on Geekbench also has trinket name for its processor.

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The Realme 5 Geekbench listing further reports that its Snapdragon 665 is assisted by 4 GB of RAM and it is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench, the Realme 5 has scored 1525. It has recorded a score of 5498 in its multi-core test.

The other specifications of the Realme 5 are currently under the wraps. The Realme 5 along with Realme 5 Pro will be debuting as the company’s first smartphones with quad cameras. The Realme 5 is expected to feature a 16-megapixel primary lens, an ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view, a macro lens and a portrait lens. The handset is expected to continue to feature a dewdrop notch screen like the predecessor Realme 3 smartphone. The Realme 5 is expected to cost under Rs. 10,000.

The Realme 5 Pro is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 712 mobile platform. Also, the company has confirmed that it will be featuring the 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 as the main lens in its quad camera setup. In related news, Realme is likely to unleash the Realme X Pro with 64-megapixel quad camera setup in October.

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Get Great Discounts on Sabbat-Branded Earphones on GearVita [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 14, 2019

The market is currently teeming with all sorts of music accessories that enhance their overall listening experience. Regrettably, those on a tight budget usually end up compromising in terms of quality. But that’s about to change.

Much to the delight of music lovers, popular music accessory brand Sabbat is now offering a slew of its well-received earphones at considerably lowered prices through Gearbest. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.

Sabbat E12 Ultra TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones QCC3020 Updated Version

Available in blue, yellow, pink, and green color options, the E12 Ultra supports APTX / AAC high-definition Bluetooth for superior sound quality and is compatible with both, Android and IOS devices. Moreover, you can use either single or dual headphones as each headphone can be used independently.

It adopts a semi-in-the-ear ergonomic design that allows you to wear the earphones for a longer period without experiencing any sort of inconvenience. The Sabbat E12 Ultra packs a QCC3020 Bluetooth Chip under the hood that produces lower latency than other Bluetooth chips.

Sabbat E12 Ultra TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones QCC3020 Updated Version

The E12 Ultra is currently available bearing a $69.99 price tag on GearVita, but you can use coupon code ROSabbatE12Ultra and save $25 before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the retail price of the Sabbat E12 Ultra TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones QCC3020 Updated Version down to just $44.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

Sabbat E12 TWS Earbuds Bluetooth 5.0

The Sabbat E12 TWS Wireless Earbuds would normally set you back $60.99 on both online, as well as offline stores, but you can now buy it for just $47.99 from GearVita. Moreover, you can even extend this 21 percent discount by applying coupon code GVSatE12 at checkout.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $6 by reducing the original asking price of the Sabbat E12 TWS Wireless Earbuds to just $41.99 before you place your order. You can choose between multiple color options including black, red, purple, silver, coffee, and copper.

The E12 uses 4 wheat noise reduction (currently Jabra is 4 wheat noise reduction) technology for an enhanced listening experience. It delivers amazing sound quality, paired with perfect audio curve comparable to SENNHEISER IE80S. Moreover, it adopts an ergonomic in-ear design and it is compatible with European, American, Asian and African ears.

You can follow this link to use the coupon, which is likely to expire soon.

Sabbat E12 TWS Earbuds Bluetooth 5.0

Sabbat X12 Ultra TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds

The X12 Ultra undergoes heavy metal plating process and delivers unparalleled electrical performance with 32 hours battery life, bilateral calls, Bluetooth 5.0 powerful Bluetooth signal, etc. Moreover, it comes with standard 7 pairs of ear caps which fit European, American, Asian and African ears.

The Sabbat X12 Ultra TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds usually retails for $49.99, but you can use coupon code ROSabbatX12 and save $10. As a result, you end up paying just $ for the X12 Ultra which comes in four appealing color options including Woodland Camouflage, Navy Camouflage, Desert Camouflage, and Purple Camouflage.

You can follow this link to avail the discount with the above-mentioned coupon before it expires.

Sabbat X12 Ultra TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds

Sabbat X12 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earphones

Designed to deliver perfect sound quality, the Sabbat X12 Pro are simply irresistible wireless Bluetooth earphones. It uses semi-in-the-ear ergonomic design to ensure the provide a comfortable wearing experience. On top of that, the X12 Pro undergoes dream color water transfer dye + pearl pure color process to ensure high durability, coupled with an awe-inspiring appearance.

The Sabbat X12 Pro usually carries a $44.99 price tag. Much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, this feature-laden wireless Bluetooth earphones have been assigned coupon code GVSatX12 which can be used to save $13 during the checkout process.

The original selling price of the Sabbat X12 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earphones drops to just $31.99 after applying the coupon at checkout. Regrettably, the coupon is slated to expire soon. You can click here to grab the discount and place your order through GearVita.

Sabbat X12 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earphones

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RealmeOS reported to arrive this year

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 14, 2019

In January we reported that Realme had applied for the trademark for “RealmeOS”, hinting at the company developing its own operating system which will power its phones instead of OPPO‘s ColorOS which it currently uses.

An update on the state of the new operating system says Realme may announce its new OS by the end of this year.

Details about the features the OS will have are scant but unconfirmed reports say it will be based on Android Q. The CEO of Realme, Madhav Sheth also said in an interview a few months ago that the OS will be designed to provide performance and long-term support similar to stock Android, however, it will have unique and useful features of its own.

However, we do not know if RealmeOS will be available for the current Realme lineup when it is announced or it will be limited to the more recent models.

Even with ColorOS, Realme has added features you won’t find on OPPO phones running ColorOS. The Realme 3 Pro received an update last month that brought App Market, Realme’s own app store. It also included Game Center which is a store for mobile games.

What are the features you want to see on RealmeOS? Let us know in the comment box.

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Get $50 Off on Lanmodo Car Night Vision Camera on Amazon [Coupon Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 14, 2019

Touted as the ‘Night Vision for Your Car,’ Lanmodo Car Night Vision Camera is intended to enhance a vehicle driver’s judgment and visible distance in dark conditions, as well as in poor weather beyond the capabilities of the vehicle’s headlights.

While in-built Night Vision System is currently available only for luxury vehicles, the LANMODO Night Vision System can be used even in low-cost vehicles. Just one-fifth of the cost of an in-built night vision system, the Lanmodo night vision system is a great choice for all sorts of vehicles including cars and trucks.

The Lanmodo Car Night Vision Camera, unlike in-built Night Vision System, will not set you back a pretty penny. You can get your hands on this 8.2-inch IPS screen-equipped automotive night vision system which comes in two variants – with rear camera, and without a rear camera at lowered prices from Amazon.

The American e-commerce giant is giving its loyal users a chance to save $50 on the aforesaid variants of the Lanmodo Car Night Vision Camera. To get the discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code 10LANMODO9 before Sep. 14th at the time of checking out. What’s more, you can get the same discount on the Lanmodo official website with coupon code LMDNVS_GIZC before Dec. 31th.

An absolute steal at this price, the Lanmodo Car Night Vision Camera delivers better visual effects without damaging your eyes, allowing you to quickly judge the condition of the road when driving. Moreover, it offers a 36-degree HD wide-angle vision for a broader view of the road, and the night vision distance extends up to 300m so that drivers can monitor the road condition in advance and avoid accidents.

Accidents usually happen in bad conditions such as heavy rain since it causes poor visibility. The Lanmodo vehicle night vision system is designed to reflect the road situation in such scenarios and help drivers get better control to ensure car driving security. This amazing car night vision system can be used in any car model that has a cigarette lighter.

You can click here to check out more details about the Lanmodo Car Night Vision Camera and take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

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Vivo iQOO Pro 5G real images appear to reveal design

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Aug 14, 2019

The iQOO Pro 5G smartphone is launching on Aug. 22 in China. Last month, the iQOO Pro 5G that has a model number of V1916A was spotted on the database of 3C. Earlier this week, its full specifications had appeared on TENAA. However, the TENAA listing of the phone did not carry any images. The Vivo V1916A TENAA listing has now been updated with images. Moreover, the company has also released an image of the phone to showcase its rear design.

The Vivo iQOO Pro 5G images show that the smartphone largely resembles the original iQOO smartphone. The right edge of the phone features a volume rocker and a power key. The top-left corner of the rear shell of the handset is fitted with a vertical triple camera setup followed by an LED flash.

At the bottom-left corner is the iQOO branding with a new 5G logo. The back panel of the smartphone has a textured appeal and ‘Monster Inside’ can be seen at the center. Shown below are the images of the iQOO Pro 5G that have appeared on TENAA.

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Vivo iQOO Pro 5G Specifications

The Vivo V1916A specifications that have leaked on TENAA have revealed that the smartphone will be equipped with a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with waterdrop. It will support full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It seems to be the same display that is present on the Vivo iQOO smartphone.

The 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855 mobile platform designed for enhanced gaming experience will be powering the smartphone along with up to 12 GB of RAM. The smartphone is expected to come with up to 512 GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device.

TENAA has revealed that the Vivo V1916A iQOO Pro 5G is equipped with a 48-megapixel + 13-mgeapixel + 12-meapixel triple camera setup and it has a front camera of 12-megapixel. The original iQOO phone features a 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system and a 12-megapixel selfie shooter. The iQOO handset has a 4,000mAh battery, but its Pro model is packed with a larger 4,500mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. It is a bit hefty device since it weighs 217 grams and it has a thickness of 9.325mm.

A recent leak had claimed that the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version of the iQOO Pro 5G will be costing 4,498 Yuan (~$638). Since there is no concrete evidence to back it, it is advisable to digest the pricing leak with a pinch of salt.

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Realme 5 could be priced under Rs. 10,000 (~$141)

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Aug 14, 2019

Realme has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event on Aug. 20 to announce the Realme 5 series of smartphones. Probably, the company will debut the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro smartphones as the successors of the Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro phones that were made official earlier this year. Leaked information shared by 91mobiles states that the Realme 5 will be priced under Rs. 10,000 (~$141).

Citing information learnt from industry sources, the publication claims that the Realme 5 will be costing under Rs. 10,000 and its starting price could be Rs. 8,999 (~$127). The Realme 3 that was introduced in India in March had also arrived in the market with a starting cost Rs. 8,999. The publication has also claimed that the Realme 3 will be sporting a screen that supports HD+ resolution and it could be fueled by Snapdragon 600-series chipset.

The smartphone will be featuring a quad camera setup on its rear that may include a 16-megapixel primary lens. an ultrawide lens with 119-degree field-of-view, a macro lens and a depth sensor. Realme has also already confirmed that the Realme 5 Pro will be featuring the Sony IMX586 48-megapixel lens as the primary shooter in its quad camera system.

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Realme 3 Specifications and Features

Currently, the Realme 3 is available in three models such as 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at Rs. 8,999 (~$127), Rs. 9,999 (~$141) and Rs. 10,999 (~$155). During the ongoing sale that lasts until Aug. 16, these variants can be availed for Rs. 8,499 (~$120), Rs. 9,499 (~$134) and Rs. 10,499 (~$148). It can be bought in colors like Radiant Blue, Dynamic Black, Classic Black and Diamond Red.

The Realme 3 has a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display that offers 720 x 1520 pixels HD+ resolution. The handset is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and ColorOS 6 UI. The MediaTek Helio P70 fuels the smartphone along with up to 4 GB of RAM. It comes with a maximum internal storage of 64 GB and there is a microSD card slot on the device for more storage.

The rear side of the Realme 3 features a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. For capturing selfies, it has a front camera of 13-megapixel. The handset is equipped with a 4,230mAh battery that supports 10W charging.

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro confirmed to launch in Europe on August 20

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Aug 14, 2019

Almost two months after launching the Mi 9T smartphone in Europe, Xiaomi is now all set to launch the Mi 9T Pro smartphone in the European market. The company has today announced that the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro will be launched in Europe on 20th August.

Xiaomi’s arm in the Netherlands has shared an image on its official Facebook page confirming the 20th August launch of Mi 9T Pro. The launch referenced in the post is for the Benelux markets – Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. But the phone should roll out to other regions soon after its debut.

For those who are unaware, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a rebranded version of the Redmi K20 while the Mi 9T Pro is the rebranded model of Redmi’s flagship smartphone — Redmi K20 Pro.

Recently, the smartphone was listed online by Belsimpel, which is the official distributor for Xiaomi products in The Netherlands. The listing reveals the phone will be available in 64GB and 128GB storage versions and will be available in Blue, Black, Red, and White colors. The listing had also revealed that the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant will sell for €429 while the variant packing 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage will cost €479.

As said, being a rebranded version, the phone’s specifications are same as the Redmi K20 Pro. It features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED HDR display with 2340 × 1080 pixels screen resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, DCI-P3 Color Gamut, and 600 nits brightness.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 7nm octa-core processor clocked at 2.84GHz, along with Adreno 640 GPU. It comes with an 8-layer graphite cooling system. It runs Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with the MIUI 10 and comes with the second-generation Game Turbo mode.

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As for the camera setup, there are three camera sensors on the back panel. It consists of a 48 MP rear camera with Dual LED Flash, f/1.75 aperture, Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, 6P lens, an 8 MP secondary telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 13 MP 124.8° ultra-wide sensor with f/2.4 aperture.

On the front side, the phone comes equipped with a 20 MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture housed inside the pop-up slider. The Pro model of the K20 smartphone also features the seventh-generation in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and Qualcomm Aqstic WCD9340 Hi-Fi audio chip.

The smartphone’s connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS (L1 + L2 Dual Band) + GLONASS, NFC, and USB Type-C. The phone is powered by a 4000 mAh battery with 27W SonicCharge, a fast charging technology.

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South Korea now has over 2 million 5G users, will have over 4 million users by the end of 2019

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Aug 14, 2019

South Korea is one of the world’s first country to start offering commercial 5G services. Thanks to the strong demand for the latest gadgets and aggressive promotion strategy, the number of 5G subscribers are growing in the country.

A couple of months ago, in June this year, it was reported that South Korea was set to have more than one million 5G mobile subscribers. Now, surpassing industry expectation, South Korea hit the mark of over 2 million 5G subscribers last week.

Reports indicate that South Korea now has around 2.01 million 5G users in the country from three major telecom operations. Among them, SK Telecom has 840,000 5G subscribers, accounting for more than 40 percent of market share. KT and LG Uplus have 630,000 and 540,000 subscribers respectively.

Although South Korea now has more than 2 million 5G subscribers, it’s still less than 5 percent of the over mobile communication users in the country. However, with the improvement of infrastructures such as 5G networks and base stations and the increase of 5G smartphones, the market is set to increase substantially.

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As per the estimated, it could have 4-5 million users by the end of this year. The 5G technology is aiming to provide super-fast connection speeds, low latency and the ability to connect many more devices without the network being bogged down. However, there are still some issues over the coverage and the speed of this next-generation wireless communication system.

The minimum cost or the starting price of the 5G tariff in South Korea is 55,000 won, which roughly converts to 325 Yuan or $48 for the three network operations — SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+. For those who are unaware, South Korea was the first country in the world to launch full-fledged 5G commercial services on April 5, even before China.

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Image of Vivo NEX 3 front panel showcases Waterfall Screen design

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Aug 14, 2019

Vivo has made its Vivo NEX smartphone series for experimental smartphones and so far has launched a couple of smartphones under this lineup and now the company is gearing to launch another smartphone — Vivo NEX 3.

Now, Li Xiang, product manager of Vivo NEX has shared an image online which showcases the front panel of the upcoming NEX-series smartphone. It is now confirmed that the company will be adopting the “Waterfall Screen” design for the first time.

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In this design for the upcoming NEX smartphone, the company will be using a display that is curved on the left and the right side. This will allow the company to offer a bezel-less design and the company had previously touted about the 100 percent screen-to-body ratio, which could be hinting at this design.

There’s also a possibility that the Chinese company will opt for an in-display camera sensor technology to ensure 100 percent screen-to-body ratio. Recently, it was reported that Vivo has solved the “Window Effect” issue faced by the under-display camera sensor. So, it is possible that we could see this technology being used in Vivo NEX 3.

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

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Snap Spectacles 3 with dual HD cameras announced for $380

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Aug 14, 2019

Snap has launched its third-generation of its augmented reality sunglasses, named Spectacles 3. The redesigned AR glasses now come with a sleek new design and dual HD cameras that create depth perception.

The Snap Spectacles 3, priced a $380, will go on sale on Spectacles.com from November 2019. The glasses, which are claimed by the company to be a limited release, are twice as expensive as its predecessor which costs $150.

The Spectacles 3 comes with a new design having circular lenses in a squared-off frame. They come in two color options — Carbon and Mineral. The frame is made out of steel and as before the glasses are tinted, making them impractical after sunset.

This newly introduced glasses can capture images in a resolution of 1642 x 1642 and videos in a resolution of 1216 x 1216. As before, the content can be viewed within the Snapchat app in either portrait or landscape and the perspective remains the same regardless of how you hold the phone.

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It comes with a 4GB onboard storage that can hold around 100 videos or 1200 photos. However, you have to transfer the files manually over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi as there’s still no automatic transfer. This seems like a missed opportunity to improve the user experience when the company is charging more than twice compared to its predecessor.

The battery lets you record up to 70 videos or capture over 200 photos on a single charge and takes 75 minutes to recharge. The glasses charge within their carrying case, which has a USB-C charging connector.

The major highlight of this new glasses is the presence of the second camera, which enables Spectacles to capture depth. The company has built a suite of new 3D effects that take advantage of the device’s new depth perception ability. The new 3D effects will be exclusive to Spectacles, and the company plans to let third-party developers design depth effects starting later this year.

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Fresh Motorola One Zoom details reveal its not an Android One phone

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Aug 13, 2019

The Motorola One Zoom is an upcoming smartphone with quad rear cameras. Last week, renders and specs of the phone were leaked online. More details have surfaced today and while some confirm what we already know, some are actually new info.

The source of the new leak is Roland Quandt (@rquandt) and he took to Twitter to share the details. First, he reiterates that the phone is called the Motorola One Zoom and not the Motorola One Pro.

But don’t be deceived by the name, the Motorola One Zoom is not an Android One Phone like the other Motorola phones with “One” in their names. Roland Quandt said the phone will come with a special Amazon Alexa integration (shown in action below).

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The phone will have four cameras on the back arranged in a matrix. Below the sensors sits the familiar Motorola Batwing logo which actually lights up. We actually think that is a nice touch to add to the device.

The 48MP quad-camera setup is reported to have dual optical image stabilization. This means one of the other three cameras alongside the 48MP 1.6µm primary sensor has OIS.

It is confirmed that the Motorola One Zoom will be powered by the Snapdragon 675 just like the Redmi Note 7 Pro. It will have 4GB of RAM and 128GB UFS storage with a MicroSD card slot for expansion. There may be other variants too but the above configuration will have a price tag of €399 (~$445).

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The source has also provided renders of the phone including one with a purple/violet finish. One of the photos shows the phone has a speaker grille at the top while the opposite side is home to the SIM tray.

The renders also show the Motorola One Zoom will come pre-loaded with Amazon apps including Amazon Music, Amazon Photos, and Audible.

Motorola is expected to announce the One Zoom at IFA 2019.