Where to Buy Huawei Honor 9X Pro 4G Smartphone at a Lowered Price [Coupons]

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Aug 17, 2019

After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time and making several appearances online in the form of leaks, the long-awaited 9X Pro smartphone was finally announced alongside the equally-anticipated Honor 9X in China earlier this year.

Thanks to its notch-less display, the Honor 9X series smartphones offer relatively bigger screen space. Keeping up with the latest trends, both handsets have been outfitted with a pop-up selfie camera as well.

Before we delve further into more details, it might interest you to know that the recently unveiled smartphone is now available on GearVita and Banggood. The online stores are offering specific coupon codes that you can use to save money during the checkout process.

GearVita (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The Chinese & English version of the Huawei Honor 9X Pro 4G smartphone with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity is available bearing a $485.99 price tag on GearVita. You can choose between black and purple color options.

You can use coupon code ROHonorXP128 and save $116 before placing your order. As a result, the retail price of the phone reduces to only $369.99. You can visit this link to use the coupon before it expires.

GearVita (8GB RAM+256GB ROM)

Those who fancy having more storage capacity on their device can go for the slightly larger Honor 9X Pro model that ships with 8GB of RAM and offer a hearty 256GB of onboard storage capacity for you to save your favorite multimedia content.

The 8GB RAM +256GB ROM Huawei Honor 9X Pro variant comes in two appealing color choices including black and purple and will set you back $499.99. If you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money, all you need to do is to apply coupon code ROHonorXP256 during the checkout process.

The coupon helps you grab $100 off by bringing the retail price of the phone down to just $399.99. You can visit this link to take advantage of the coupon which is likely to expire soon.

Huawei Honor 9X Pro 4G Smartphone (8GB RAM+256GB ROM)

Banggood (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

The 8GB RAM+128GB ROM Honor 9X Pro variant would set you back $500.19 on Banggood. You can pre-order the smartphone in two color options including black and purple.

Those spending over $19.99 will be eligible for free shipping. You can click here to pre-order your favorite color option of the Honor 9X Pro smartphone.

HUAWEI Honor 9X Pro 4G Smartphone (8GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Banggood (8GB RAM+256GB ROM)

Alternatively, you can pre-order the larger model that features 8GB of RAM, along with 256GB of internal storage space. Available in black and purple color options, the aforesaid variant has gone up for pre-order carrying a $548.99 price tag on Banggood.

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, the Chinese online store is giving you free shipping if you end up spending more than $19.99. You can head straight to this link to place your order.

The highly irresistible Honor 9X Pro smartphone offer the following features:

6.59 inch LTPS capacitive touch screen with 2340×1080 pixel resolution
Hisilicon Kirin 810 Octa-core, 2×Cortex A76 2.27GHz+6×Cortex A55 1.88GHz
Mali G52 GPU
48MP + 8MP + 2MP rear-mounted cameras
16MP pop-up selfie camera
4000mAh battery
EMUI 9.1.1 based on Android 9 OS

HUAWEI Honor 9X Pro 4G Smartphone (8GB RAM+256GB ROM)

Redmi M1908C3IC full TENAA specs: HD+ display and a massive 5000mAh battery

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 17, 2019

The Redmi-branded Xiaomi phone with the model number M1908C3IC was seen on TENAA yesterday but only the images were revealed. The full listing has now been published and it reveals it will be the Redmi phone with the biggest battery capacity ever.

Based on the TENAA listing, the Redmi M1908C3IC has a 6.2-inch screen. The centered-camera hints at the screen having a waterdrop notch. There is a 2.0GHz octa-core processor paired with 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB of RAM. The phone will also be available with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of storage depending on the RAM variant. Thanks to a MicroSD card slot, owners will be able to add up to 512GB of extra storage to the device.

The images show it has dual rear cameras. TENAA says the primary camera is a 12MP sensor but doesn’t mention the secondary sensor. There is an 8MP camera in front for selfies.

The Redmi M1908C3IC also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and runs Android 9 Pie. However, its main selling point is its massive battery capacity stated as 5000mAh by TENAA. This is the biggest battery capacity for a Redmi device. Though the Mi MAX 2 trumps it with its 5300mah battery.

TENAA says it supports fast charging even though the 3C certification only mentioned 5V/2A charging.

The Redmi M1908C3IC measures 156.3mm in length thanks to its reduced bezels. However, it is quite thick at 9.4mm while its width is 75.4mm. It also weighs 190 grams. TENAA says it will be available in Black, Red, Blue, Pink, White, Green, Purple, and Gray.

While we are still in the dark regarding its official name, we can’t help but think it will launch as the Redmi 8. The display size, camera configuration, and the fact that it has a 2GB RAM version are similar features of the Redmi 7. Only time will tell if we are correct.

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Buy H10 Allwinner H6 and X99 mini Allwinner H6 TV Boxes at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 17, 2019

TV boxes are designed to meet the needs of cinephiles who fancy watching their favorite videos and avid gamers who opt for playing popular games without leaving the comfort of their rooms.

A TV box can effectively transform your regular television into a smart TV, offering an unparalleled visual experience along with an impressive array of other features. On the downside, a feature-rich TV box from a popular manufacturer doesn’t come cheap.

To make high-end TV boxes available to those on a tight budget, GeekBuying is now offering the H10 Allwinner H6 and the X99 mini Allwinner H6 TV boxes for lowered prices. We will shed light on these discounts and also show how you can save more money before placing your order.

H10 Allwinner H6 TV Box (4GB RAM + 64GB eMMC)

Powered by Allwinner H6 quad-core high-end master chip, the H10 is an irresistible TV box. The chip gives the TV box a powerful processing capacity and has a high decoding ability.

Furthermore, the H10 runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie OS which delivers faster speed, coupled with a seamless performance. For an unparalleled visual experience that comprises more brightness and vivid colors, the T10 uses a 6K HDR high dynamic engine and integrates multiple image quality techniques.

While the H10 Allwinner H6 TV Box would normally set you back $81.99, you can now buy it for a lowered price of $49.99 from GeekBuying. You can extend this 39 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3KMJEFLT.

The coupon helps you save $10 by reducing the original asking price of the TV box to just $39.99. You can follow this link to grab the discount and use the coupon before it expires.

H10 Allwinner H6 TV Box

X99 mini Allwinner H6 TV Box (4GB RAM + 32GB eMMC)

The X99 mini packs the Cortex A53 architecture, Allwinner H6 quad-core high-end master chip which enhances the decoding and processing ability of the TV box. It is based on the latest Android 9.0 Pie OS which turns any regular television into a smart one.

While the X99 mini usually carries a $71.99 price tag, you can now buy it for a lowered price of $44.99 from GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 38 percent reduction in the TV box’s original asking price.

On top of that, you can save $10 more by applying coupon code 3KMJIKA6 at the time of checking out. In other words, you can bring the original selling price of the X99 mini Allwinner H6 TV Box further down to just $34.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.

You can head straight to this link to avail the discount and apply the coupon, which is slated to expire soon.

X99 mini Allwinner H6 TV Box

Pre-Order Teclast M30 Tablet PC for Just $144.99 from Banggood [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Aug 17, 2019

Teclast took the wraps off its upgraded Deca-Core tablet PC dubbed the Teclast M30 earlier this month and now, it has gone up for pre-order on Banggood.

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, the Chinese online store is giving its loyal users a chance to buy the recently unveiled tablet PC for a lowered price. Moreover, you can even win gifts.

The Teclast M30 Presale has kicked-off on Banggood and you don’t want to miss it. The Teclast M30 would normally set you back $217.59, but the first 50 buyers will be able to pre-order it for a considerably lowered price of just $144.99 through Banggood.

Aside from saving $72.6, Banggood users can also get free shipping if their cart value exceeds $19.99. On top of that, you can even get a free leather case for the tablet during this pre-sale.

To avail the aforesaid discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code BGTM30144P at the time of checking out. Those who miss out this opportunity can take advantage of coupon code BGTM30149P which helps you reduce the retail price of the Teclast M30 to just $149.99.

An absolute steal at this price, the Teclast M30 tablet PC boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specifications. It adopts a Deca-Core structure that comprises 2x 2.6GHz Cortex-A72 + 4x 2.0GHz Cortex-A53 + 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 Deca-Core structure and ARM Mali-T880 MP4 875MHz.

The Teclast M30 sports an eye-catching 10.1 inch IPS sharp screen with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution for a more vivid visual experience. Moreover, it ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of internal storage capacity to fully support all your apps.

It features 2.4GHz Band that effortlessly penetrates any obstacle, while 5GHz band ensures faster and more stable connection speeds. Running on Android 8.0 OS, the Teclast M30 is backed by a robust 7500mAh battery that delivers a battery life of up to eight hours.

You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discount before the coupon expires. Note that 138 pre-orders were already placed at the time of writing.

Banggood Teclast M30 Presale

Vivo confirms the iQOO Pro 5G will feature a 4500mAh battery

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 16, 2019

BBK subsidiary Vivo has confirmed the iQOO Pro 5G will feature a 4500mAh battery. A teaser poster released earlier today contained the detail about the battery size. This is a slight bump above the iQOO which had a 4000mAh battery. No doubt, it is as a result of the 5G modem the Pro 5G will have onboard. It will definitely have a slight impact on the weight and size of the flagship.

The iQOO Pro 5G is expected to launch on August 22 packing a Snapdragon 855+ SoC and to also be Vivo’s first model with 5G connectivity. Vivo hasn’t revealed much about the 5G phone other than showing off the back of the phone, but the iQOO Pro 5G other than showing off the back of the phone, but the device has already appeared on China’s TENAA, giving us a generous hint about its internals.

TENAA shows the iQOO Pro 5G will sport a 6.41-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with an on-screen fingerprint scanner. The smartphone will come with 8GB and 12GB RAM. there will also be three storage options to choose from – 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. In terms of photography, the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G will adopt a 12MP selfie shooter for selfies upfront. While at the rear aspect, there will be a triple camera setup comprising of 48MP+ 3MP+12MP sensors.

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Samsung Galaxy M21, M31, M41 key specs leaked months before 2020 release

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 16, 2019

Samsung had released an extensive range of A and M-series devices in the first half of 2019. The Galaxy M20, M30 and M40 have been its bestselling smartphones this year thanks to competitive pricing and impressive hardware specifications. Recent reports have revealed that Sasmsung is gearing up to release the successor to the M-series in the latter half of this year. Fresh details of the Galaxy M21, M31 and M41 that are expected to release in 2020 have surfaced online.

Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore revealed has shared some key information on the specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A-series and Galaxy M-series smartphones. The leak reveals that these smartphones will be arriving with some minor upgrades in features and specifications.

Samsung Galaxy M21 Features and Specifications

The new leak states that the Galaxy M21 will be powered by an Exynos 7609 SoC and its base model will have 4 GB of RAM. Details of the higher-spec variants are unavailable. The device is expected to arrive with a dual camera setup featuring a primary camera of 24-megapixel and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be succeeding the Galaxy M20 which uses an Exynos 7904 SoC and 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Features and Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M31 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It is likely to feature a triple camera setup on its rear. The unit may consist of a 48-megapixel primary lens, a 12-megapixel wide angle unit and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be arriving as a successor for the Galaxy M30 is powered by an Exynos 7904 SoC. It is unclear whether Samsung will stick use Sony IMX586 sensor or its proprietary 48-megapixel ISOCELL GM1 sensor on the M31.

Samsung Galaxy M41 Features and Specifications

The Galaxy M41 could be powered by all new Exynos 9630 chipset. It may feature 6 GB of RAM in its base variant. The device may come with a triple camera setup. It could be featuring a primary lens of 64-megapixel, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be replacing the Galaxy M40 is powered by a Snapdragon 675 chipset with 6 GB of RAM.

Since there is concrete evidence to corroborate on the above leak, it is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt.

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

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Michele Ingelido

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Aug 16, 2019

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

Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

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

Design

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

Display

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

Specs & Software

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

Camera

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

Battery

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

Price

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

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

Samsung Galaxy A50

PROs

Good hardware
Big battery
Micro SD dedicated slot
Better display

CONS

Cheap design

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

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

CONS

HD display

Motorola One Action

PROs

Innovative cameras
Splash resistant
Punch-hole design
Android One

CONS

Smaller battery

Testing the GameSir G6s Touchroller gamepad for iPhone

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Dimitris Economou

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

Motorola One Action Pricing and Availability

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

Huawei Mate 20 Pro latest update brings DC dimming

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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TENAA images reveal Xiaomi M1908C3IC has dual rear cameras

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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Dimitris Economou

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

By

Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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Xcentz Bluetooth Neckband Headphones Review – Excellent Quality for the Price

By

Linus

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Aug 16, 2019

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

VIDEO REVIEW

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UNBOXING

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

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

DESIGN and COMFORT

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

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

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

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

All of the design pictures:

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KEY FEATURES and TEST NOTES

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

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

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

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

SOUND QUALITY

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

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

CONCLUSIONS

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

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

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

Buy Xcentz earphones on Amazon

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

By

Joel Joseph

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Xiaomi TV General Manager claims Redmi TV is coming soon

By

Airyl Jaszly

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

By

Joel Joseph

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

By

Jeet

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By

Jeet

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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Meizu 16s Pro key specs leaked through leaked document

By

Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 16, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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Banggood (8GB RAM+256GB ROM)

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X99 mini Allwinner H6 TV Box (4GB RAM + 32GB eMMC)

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Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

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Display

Specs & Software

Camera

Battery

Price

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VIDEO REVIEW

UNBOXING

DESIGN and COMFORT

All of the design pictures:

KEY FEATURES and TEST NOTES

SOUND QUALITY

CONCLUSIONS

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