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Xiaomi crowdfunds the 249 yuan ($35) Jeeback Neck Massager G2

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Jed John Ikoba
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One of Xiaomi‘s latest crowdfunding product is the 249 yuan ($35) Jeeback Neck Massager G2. Usually, when we sit for too long, especially when the wrong sitting posture is adopted, the end result is usually excessive neck muscle tension, poor blood circulation, long-term will cause chronic muscle strain, cervical deformation which could severely affect the brain blood supply and also result in dizziness and headache. The pain resulting from muscular strain is really discomforting. If you’ve ever suffered one, I’m sure you can relate to this. These sort of situations are what the Jeeback Neck Massager G2 aims to tackle.JeeBack Neck+ Massager G2

The Jeeback Neck+ Massager G2 adopts the L-style scarf design. It doesn’t put an extra burden on the neck as the entire machine weighs only 190g. The outer part of ​​the fuselage adopts ivory white colour coating with a touch of silver mirror metal.  It looks really fashionable.

EDITOR’S PICK: Tutorial: Unlock hidden wallpapers in OnePlus’s Fnatic Mode Easter Egg

The neck massager is equipped with three (3) massage heads due to different neck contours of different groups of people. Each massage head adopts a 360° floating skinning system to easily adapt to different groups of people and maintain a good skin massage effect under free action.JeeBack Neck+ Massager G2

It uses the TENS low-frequency pulse principle to simulate three major massage techniques, kneading, scraping, acupuncture. The massage techniques each have 15 levels of strength selection. There is also an automatic circulation mode.

The massager also comes with a constant temperature hot compress function. This is suitable for those who suffer from poor blood circulation due to cervical discomfort, which causes the cervical spine to be cold and stiff, especially in winter. The high-sensitivity sensor with precise temperature control at 42 °C for 3 seconds can effectively solve the cold and cold state of the cervical spine. More intimate is that you can open the hot compress function in autumn and winter to care for the cervical spine.Xiaomi JeeBack Neck+ Massager G2

Jeeback Neck+ Massager G2 use the mainstream USB Type-C charging cable for fast charging. If the massager is used for 30 minutes every day, it can last for 8 days. If the electrode pads are not in contact with the skin, they will automatically shut down after 60 seconds of operation to ensure safe use and save power. It comes with a remote controller and can also be controlled via a connected app on a smartphone.

xiaomi neck masssager

No doubt this is a vital product to have at home and it is affordable. The crowdfunding response has been explosive so far with almost 3 million yuan raise by over 11,000 backers. The gadget is expected to start shipping on September 25.

 

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Razer Phone 2 prototype with dual SIM and 512GB of storage surfaces on the web

By
Habeeb Onawole
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It was reported earlier that the Razer smartphone line has been put on hold but a follow-up report said the manufacturer is working on a successor to last year’s model which will launch later this year. Nevertheless, the Razer Phone 2 is still popping up in the news from time to time.

The last we heard of it is the massive price slash which now sees the phone sell for $399, down from its launch price of $799. This week, images of a prototype with 8 times the storage and extra features have surfaced on the web.

The Razer Phone 2 is available in two configurations which are 8GB of RAM + 64GB and 8GB of RAM + 128GB of expandable storage. The prototype that has shown up on the web has a whopping 512GB of storage. If Razer had released this variant, we are pretty sure the price would be close to a $1000.

That is not all the prototype has got. Based on the photos shared by XDA-Developers member, Kountry83, the phone has a THX logo on the back. It also has dual SIM support, Widevine L1 support, and an unlocked bootloader with the DRMs intact.

The Razer Phone 2 has a single SIM slot, so a dual SIM variant would have been a welcome choice for a lot of buyers.

The Razer Phone 2 is a great purchase at $399 considering the features it packs. It has a 5.72-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution. The display has a 120Hz refresh rate that puts the OnePlus 7 Pro’s 90Hz screen to shame.

There is a Snapdragon 845 processor under the hood which should handle any game thrown at it without hiccups. It also has liquid cooling. There is no audio jack but the Razer Phone 2 has one of the best speakers you will find on a smartphone. The dual front-facing speakers have Dolby Atmos and THX-certified amplifiers. The Razer logo on the back has Razer’s Chroma customizable RGB lighting.

It has a single SIM slot and a microSD card slot for up to an additional 1TB of storage. There is also Bluetooth 5.0, dual 12MP rear cameras, an 8MP front-facing camera, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Razer Phone 2 packs a 4000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4+ and 15W wireless charging.

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Huawei’s 5G modem has Design and Power inefficiencies says IHS Markit Report

By
Joel Joseph
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The next big smartphone revolution is through 5G technology and almost all of the major smartphone manufacturers have at least one 5G device in the market right now. In the race to release 5G enabled smartphones, companies might have to sacrifice on design efficiencies. A new report from the research firm IHS Markit highlights this particular point, especially when it comes to Huawei’s first-generation 5G modem, the Balong 5000.

Balong 5000
Huawei’s Balong 5000

In its report, IHS Markit tore down six current 5G smartphones in the market from vendors like Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, and Huawei. Samsung has its own 5G modem while other companies, excluding Huawei, relies on Qualcomm’s X50 5G modem. The teardown of Huawei’s Mate 20 X 5G model reveals some interesting design elements.

The report highlights that the Balong 5000 5G modem isn’t really efficient in terms of space and feature management. To start off, the Hisilicon’s Balong 5000 modem is the only multi-mode 5G modem in the market right now. This means that the modem can switch between 5G/4G/3G/2G without any need for an additional LTE modem. However, the Mate 20 X 5G comes with a Kirin 980 SoC that already has an integrated LTE modem inside. So, the LTE chip inside the Kirin 980 is practically unused.

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Also, the die size of the Balong 5000 is significantly larger than its competition. For example, its die size (built on 7nm) is 50% larger than Qualcomm’s X50 modem that’s manufactured on the 10nm process. Of course, Balong 5000’s multi-mode capability could add to its size, but IHS Markit states that the modem will still be comparably larger than the upcoming Qualcomm X55 solution built on a smaller 7nm process.

Further, the Balong 5000 modem is significantly denser than the competition because it comes with a staggering 3GB of LPDDR4 SDRAM inside. In comparison, other modems like Snapdragon X50 come with just a few hundreds of megabytes of SDRAM.

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G
Mate 20 X comes with Balong 5000

Well, this report practically brings out the inefficiencies of Huawei’s Balong 5000. But it’s worth adding that it doesn’t hamper its ability to support 5G networks. Huawei could have decided to go ahead with this design probably because it wanted to speed up the release of its 5G smartphone. Another possible reason mentioned by IHS Markit is that the modem was developed by its in-house Hisilicon subsidiary. Hisilicon doesn’t really have to cater to the demands from other OEMs that would have forced it to make its modem more efficient.

Well, first-generation 5G solutions were never going to be perfect. But it’s worth adding that companies are working towards making 5G modems more efficient. The IHS Markit report concludes by saying “better, cheaper and faster 5G smartphones are on the horizon”. For more information on the report, hit the source link below.

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Get Great Discounts on Phones and Accessories on AliExpress

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Vinay Patel
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It looks like smartphone lovers are in for a treat! AliExpress is offering a wide selection of mobile phones and mobile phone accessories at considerably lowered prices.

OPPO Realme 3 Pro 4G Phablet

As part of its recently kicked-off ‘Back to School Phones & Accessories’ promotion, the Alibaba Group-owned online retail service giving its loyal users an unmissable chance to buy their next mobile at an unbeatable price. Aside from that, they can get noteworthy discounts on a slew of mobile phone accessories that not only enhances the appearance of a handset but also improve its overall performance.

The activity page has been split into multiple categories to simplify and expedite the search process. The New Arrivals section features the Umidigi X, Meizu 16Xs, Xiaomi A3 and the Realme 3 Pro smartphones along with the Anker PowerPort PD 2 and the Ugreen Car Charger, bearing reduced price tags.

AliExpress Back to School
AliExpress Back to School

For instance, the realme 3 Pro Global Version with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity is currently available for a reduced price of just $188.99 – 206.84, while it usually retails for $224.99 – 246.24. Aside from this 16 percent discount, you can use a $3 off coupon to save more money and get $3 off on $3.01.

The next category called The Bestsellers is teeming with all sorts of smartphones and mobile phone accessories that you can buy without emptying your pocket. For example, the VViking 2 USB Charger usually sells for $26.67, but you can now buy it for just $16.27. This is a significant 39 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

VVKing 2 USB Charger 36W Quick Charge 3.0 Fast Charger For iPhone Samsung Galaxy s9 Xiaomi Huawei LG Phone Double QC3.0 charger
VVKing 2 USB Charger 36W Quick Charge 3.0 Fast Charger For iPhone Samsung Galaxy s9 Xiaomi Huawei LG Phone Double QC3.0 charger

If you are willing to spend $20 or more on the activity page, we recommend you to check out the Spend US $20, get $10 off section, which features amazing products carrying noteworthy discounts. Those who fancy buying more than just one item, can head straight to the following category called Buy 3, get 30% off! and save a considerable amount of money on their orders.

The concluding category dubbed, More To Love has further been divided into multiple sub-categories including Phones, Power Banks, Cases & Covers, Chargers, Cables and More. Each sub-category includes a myriad of items that you can get your hands on for unbeatable prices.

You can visit the activity page to take advantage of these amazing discounts by following this link.

AliExpress Back to School Phones & Accessories

OUTXE W20 Waterproof Wireless Solar Power Bank Review: Handy And Safe

By
Cheky Zhu
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How do you think about power bank? For me, power bank is one of the essential items. Nowadays, most of you spend several hours on smartphones. If your smartphone runs out of battery outdoors, power bank is the best solution for you. I got OUTXE W20 IP67 Waterproof Wireless Solar Power Bank several days ago, which performance is surprising me. So, let’s check out the OUTXE W20 Power Bank.

Unboxing:

The power bank ships with some practical accessories include a manual,  a 7W mini solar charger, a dual-port wall charger, a weatherproof protective carrying bag, a Micro USB charging cable, a Type-C charging cable, five safety locks and two hanging straps.

Design:

I was shocked by the OUTXE W20 Power Bank when I saw it firstly. The power bank comes with premium material, which is solider than all power banks I have ever seen. And it is also the heaviest power bank I have ever used. It is a cool power bank with almost all-black color and red.

On the front side, there is a lightning logo in the middle, which is a wireless charging output. Smartphones can be charged if you place devices center onto the lightning logo. The power button is placed on the above of the lightning logo, and there are six LED indicators beside it. The first five LED lights are the battery indicators, and the last LED light is the solar panel charging or wireless charging indicator. Between the power button and the lightning logo, there is the OUTXE logo with red color, which is standing out.

Why is it called Solar Power Bank? Look at the rear side. There is a solar panel on the backside, acting as an emergency backup once your power bank is running out of battery. It is amazing that the solar panel will charge the power bank automatically if you put it under direct sunlight.

The OUTXE claims that the W20 power bank is designed with IP67 rating for waterproof and dustproof. I totally believe it because of the firm waterproof lid placed on the top of the power bank. The waterproof lid is not easy to open, that is the most important reason for me to trust its waterproof and dustproof rating. Under the lid, there is a smart USB output and a quick charge output.

On the left side of the OUTXE W20 power bank, there is a Type-C input and Micro USB input covered by a firm waterproof lid.

There is a LED light on the bottom of the power bank, which comes with three modes.

The OUTXE W20 power bank ships with four protective rubber cushion with red color.

Capacity:

OUTXE aims to position the W20 power bank as the best outdoor power bank for modern travelers. In my opinion, the most important thing for an outdoor power bank is the battery capacity. I don’t disappoint about the battery capacity of the OUTXE W20. The W20 power bank comes with 20000mAh battery capacity, which is enough for charging your devices for several times.

Performance:

As mentioned above, the W20 power bank comes with dual outputs ports, which can charge for two devices at the same time. When using both outputs simultaneously, the maximum power of the power bank will be limited within 24W to control the temperature of the product. The security mechanism is necessary for the large capacity power bank.

What’s more, with the dual input ports, the power bank supports a fastest possible recharging rate around 6.5 hours. By the way, my own power bank, which comes with 10000mAh battery and one input port, takes about 10 hours for fully charged.

In the test, I use the OUTXE W20 Power Bank to charge Realme 3 and Realme X at the same time. Let’s check out.

Realme 3 — 3% to 26% — charge for 30 minutes

Realme X — 2% to 28% — charge for 30 minutes

The charging speed is fast, and it is very handy for charging two devices at the same time.

In addition, I use it to charge iPhone XS Max with wireless charging mode.

iPhone XS Max — 61% to 72% — charge for 30 minutes

The OUTXE W20 power bank supports three charging outputs at the same time. Although the charging speed is not so fast at this mode, it can charge for three devices! I think it is very good for those who own several smart devices.

Conclusion:

OUTXE W20 is a safe, handy and portable outdoor power bank, which is definitely suitable for modern travelers. I really like the OUTXE W20 power bank, except its heavyweight. But as its market positioning and multi-features, I can understand that.

The power bank now is put on the kickstarter. If you are interested in it, you can click here to get more information and support it.

Xiaomi Mi A3 to launch in India on August 21 exclusively via Amazon

By
Jeet
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Last month, Xiaomi launched its new Android One smartphone in the European market — Xiaomi Mi A3. The phone is a re-branded Android One version of the Mi CC9e smartphone that was recently launched in China.

The company has been teasing the launch of Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One smartphone for the Indian market since quite some time. We recently reported that the phone could get launched in India on 23rd August. Now, it has been confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi A3 will launch in India on 21st August.

Xiaomi Mi A3 India Launch Date

Along with confirming the launch date of the smartphone in the Indian market, it has also been revealed that the Mi A3 will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon India.

Coming to the specifications, the Xiaomi Mi A3 features a 6-inch HD+ AMOLED display with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of native storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a triple camera setup on the back, featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor along with an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

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On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 32-megapixel sensor that is housed inside the waterdrop notch. The front camera sensor merges four pixels to form large 1.6μm pixels for better low-light images and AI beautify mode.

The key highlight of the Mi A3 is the software, which is designed for smoothness, better user experience, and quick upgrades. It runs stock Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box, given that it’s an Android One phone. The smartphone sources power from a 4,030mAh battery that supports 18W Quick Charge fast charging.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 was launched in Europe at a starting price of 249 Euros (~$278) for the 4GB + 64GB variant while the higher-spec 128GB storage variant is priced at 279 Euros (approx. $312). In India, we are expecting the smartphone to be priced under ₹20,000 which roughly converts to $281.

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Tutorial: Unlock hidden wallpapers in OnePlus’s Fnatic Mode Easter Egg

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Habeeb Onawole
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Fnatic Mode is a feature that was announced during the launch of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The feature arrived on both phones via an OTA after they launched. It has now been made available to the OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5T, and OnePlus 5.

It turns out that Fnatic Mode, which is sort of an advanced gaming mode, not only boosts your gaming experience on your OnePlus device but also has hidden wallpapers for you.

The discovery was first reported by the folks at IndiaToday and they have made a tutorial on how to access these wallpapers.

Fnatic mode wallpapers

To get the wallpapers, you have to go to Fnatic Mode which is located within the Gaming Mode under the phone settings (Settings > Utilities > Gaming Mode > Fnatic Mode). Once Fnatic Mode is open, tap the Fnatic logo five times in quick successions and you should see a text box asking for a code. Enter the words “alwaysfnatic” into the box and tap enter. This should unlock three special wallpapers. You can decide to add these new wallpapers to your already existing collection if you like them.

The feature works on all the devices with Fnatic Mode, so you should give it a try if you have a supported device.

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Huami’s upcoming smartwatch takes on the Apple Watch 4 with high pixel density

By
Joel Joseph
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Ever since its IPO last year, Huami has been consistently releasing new smartwatches in the market. Just recently we saw the special Amazfit GTR edition and now there’s another one incoming. Huami VP confirmed earlier today that the company’s new smartwatch will take on the Apple Watch with a higher pixel density and a similar color scheme.

Amazfit New Watch PPI high
Huami’s New Watch will have high PPI and a pink strap

Yesterday, a beta user of the said smartwatch leaked it on social media in China. Given its Apple Watch-esque design, many speculated that it was an upcoming Apple Watch Series 5 model. However, after seeing that the upcoming Huami smartwatch was already leaked, the company’s VP decided to share an official render of the watch and dismiss speculations. He further revealed that Huami has managed to beat Apple Watch’s 326 PPI screen by incorporating an even better 341 PPI display on its new watch.

Editor’s Pick: Amazfit GTR is getting custom cartoon-themed watch faces, check them out here!

Apple WAtch 4
Apple Watch Series 4

Given its design, the new watch (we don’t have a name yet) should be from the Amazfit BIP lineup but nothing is confirmed yet. The official render shows it in a special gold finish with a pink strap. This is a pretty good indicator that the company is looking to take on the Apple Watch Series 4 which also features a similar color scheme.

Huami’s VP reveals that the company will release more details on August 20.

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Buy OPPO Realme 3 Pro at Heavily Discounted Price [Coupon Inside]

By
Vinay Patel
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Launched in April this year, the OPPO Realme 3 Pro is touted as a worthy competitor to Xiaomi’s well-received Redmi Note 7, which packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, under the hood.

OPPO Realme 3 Pro 4G Phablet
OPPO Realme 3 Pro 4G Phablet

The Chinese consumer electronics and mobile communications company have tied up China’s leading online retailers including Banggood, and Gearbest to offer multiple variants of the Realme 3 Pro at unbeatable prices. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.

OPPO Realme 3 Pro Global Version – Banggood

The 4GB RAM+64GB ROM Realme 3 Pro variant has gone up for pre-order bearing a US$304.99 price tag on Banggood. You can choose between two appealing color options including Lightning Purple and Nitro Blue.

Known for offering the best bang for your buck, Banggood is giving its loyal users a chance to get free shipping if their cart value exceeds $19.99. As if that weren’t enough, you can use coupon code bgrealme3pro to bring the original asking price of the phone down to just $189.99. This coupon will be valid for the first 99 pieces.

OPPO Realme 3 Pro
OPPO Realme 3 Pro

For the remaining 199 pieces, you can apply coupon code bgrealme3p and reduce the retail price of the OPPO Realme 3 Pro to just $199.99 even before placing your order. Note that the rest of the pieces will set you back $249.

You can follow this link to take advantage of the coupons before they expire and pre-order the OPPO Realme 3 Pro Global Version without burning a hole in your pocket from Banggood.

OPPO Realme 3 Pro Global Version (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

OPPO Realme 3 Pro 4G Phablet Global Version – Gearbest

Touted as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is doling out a noteworthy 21 percent off on the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM OPPO Realme 3 Pro variant, which usually retails for $267.09. Thanks to the discount, you can now buy the Violet, as well as Ocean Blue color options of the phablet for a lowered price of just $209.99.

OPPO Realme 3 Pro Global Version 6.3 Inch FHD+ Android 9.0 4045mAh 25MP AI Front Camera 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Snapdragon 710 Octa Core 2.2Ghz 4G Smartphone
OPPO Realme 3 Pro Global Version 6.3 Inch FHD+ Android 9.0 4045mAh 25MP AI Front Camera 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Snapdragon 710 Octa Core 2.2Ghz 4G Smartphone

With 18 pieces of both the color options sold at the time of writing, this promotion sale is slated to end in just two days. You can visit this link to avail the discount before the promo ends.

OPPO Realme 3 Pro 4G Phablet Global Version (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

OPPO Realme 3 Pro 4G Phablet Global Version – Gearbest

Those who fancy having more power and storage capacity on their handsets can go for the slightly larger variant of the OPPO Realme 3 Pro 4G phablet which ships with 6GB RAM and offers 128GB of onboard storage capacity. While this model normally carries a $334.54 price tag, you can buy it for just $259.99 from Gearbest.

OPPO Realme 3 Pro Global Version 6.3 Inch FHD+ Android 9.0 4045mAh 25MP AI Front Camera 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Snapdragon 710 Octa Core 2.2Ghz 4G Smartphone
OPPO Realme 3 Pro Global Version 6.3 Inch FHD+ Android 9.0 4045mAh 25MP AI Front Camera 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Snapdragon 710 Octa Core 2.2Ghz 4G Smartphone

It is worth mentioning here that the discount is specifically available for the Violet color option only. You can head straight to this link and place your order. With 2 pieces sold, this promo will come to an end in six days.

The OPPO Realme 3 Pro is simply an irresistible mobile phone that offers the following features:

  • 6.3-inch display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
  • Snapdragon 710 2.2GHz, Octa-Core processor
  • Adreno 616 GPU
  • 16.0MP + 5.0MP rear-mounted camera
  • 25.0MP front camera
  • 4045mAh big capacity battery
  • Android 9.0 Pie OS
OPPO Realme 3 Pro 4G Phablet Global Version (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

Xiaomi posts new Redmi K20 teaser, new variant coming 16th August

By
Airyl Jaszly
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It’s been a while since Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched the flagship K20 series in China and India. We usually don’t see many activities around launched products by these manufactures, but it seems Xiaomi has something more lined up for the the K20 lineup. The company has put up a new Redmi K20-related teaser on its Chinese social media channels. Although, aside from the August 16 date there aren’t a lot of hints.

The teaser image shows off boxing gloves, similar to K20 marketing materials, noting the text “KO” on it. What can be seen is that Redmi has partnered with ONE Championship, a Singapore-based sports media enterprise. The company will be making the announcement in partnership with ONE Championship, a Singapore-based sports media brand that works around kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and more.

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It is expected that there might be a new variant of the phone, but there is no specific hint by the company. We’ve heard rumors that the new variants will feature 12GB of RAM, but nothing’s really set in stone.

Redmi had launched the K20 and K20 Pro smartphones in China in May. At present, only the 6GB and 8GB RAM variants of Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro are on sale in China. The same arrived in India last month. Back in late May, a K20 Pro variant with 12GB of RAM got certified for sale in China by TENAA, so this may very well be its official launch event. We’ll have to wait a few more days in order to find out for sure.

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Huawei P30 and P30 Pro get Super Night Mode for selfie camera in new update

By
Habeeb Onawole
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Huawei is rolling out a new update to its flagships – the Huawei P30 and the Huawei P30 Pro. The update which is rolling out in China brings a bunch of new features and optimizations but the most interesting one is Super Night Mode for the selfie camera.

Huawei P30

The update (EMUI 9.1.0.193) is rolling out to the Huawei P30 with model numbers ELE-AL00 and ELE-TL00, and to the Huawei P30 Pro with model numbers VOG-ALOO, VOG-AL10, and VOG-TL00.

With Super Night Mode now available for the front camera, owners can now take brighter selfies in low-light environments. We haven’t seen camera samples yet but we expect them to surface when the update gets a wider roll-out.

The changelog for the update also brings a video editing feature to the gallery, optimizes the fingerprint scanner (Huawei recommends setting up the fingerprint scanner afresh to see the new improvements), default activation for VoLTE calls for China Telecom users, Bluetooth support for Huawei Gentle Monster Smart Glasses, and August’s security patch.

The changelog may be slightly different when it begins to arrive for users outside China but everyone should get the Super Night Mode for the 32MP selfie camera on both phones.

The Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro were released in the first quarter of the year. They are both powered by the Kirin 980 chipset but that is practically where the similarities end. The P30 Pro has a bigger screen, more cameras, a bigger battery,  support for wireless charging, support for a faster wired charging technology, an IR port, and an IP68 rating. The P30 is, of course, less expensive and has an audio jack which the Pro variant doesn’t have.

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Samsung dominates European smartphone market in Q2 2019: Canalys

By
Jeet
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According to the new report published by market analysis firm Canalys, South Korean giant Samsung has dominated the European smartphone market in the second quarter of this year. The company has captured a whopping 40.6 percent of the market share.

It also reported that Samsung has shipped 18.3 million smartphones in Europe in Q2 2019, higher compared to the shipment of 15.3 million units in Q2 2018. The growth in shipments, around 20 percent, is being attributed to the newly revamped Galaxy A-series of smartphones.

Europe Smartphone Market Q2 2019

Despite being in troubled water because of the US ban, China-based Huawei managed to retain its second position in the European smartphone market. It shipped 8.5 million units in Europe, which is down from 10.1 million units shipped in Q2 2018. In Q2 of this year, the company held 18.8 percent market share in Europe.

The third position in the European market was grabbed by Apple with 14.1 percent market share and shipments of 6.4 million units. Among those shipments, 1.8 million units were of Apple iPhone XR.

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Xiaomi and HMD Global, the company behind the Nokia brand, have grabbed the fourth and fifth spot with 9.6 percent and 2.7 percent market share respectively. While Xiaomi shipped 4.3 million units in Q2 2019 registering 48 percent growth, HMD Global shipped 1.2 million units in the same period.

As for the best-selling smartphones in the Europen market for the period of April 2019 to June 2019, Samsung Galaxy A50 topped the list with shipments of 3.2 million units. It was followed by Samsung Galaxy A40, which managed to ship 2.2 million units. According to Canalys’ data, the Galaxy A10, A20e, A40 and A50 together shipped more than any other phone vendor’s entire portfolio in Europe in Q2 2019.

Europe Bestselling Smartphones Q2 2019

The third best-selling smartphone was Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 with 2 million units shipped while Galaxy A20e and Apple iPhone XR got the fourth and fifth place with the shipments of 1.9 million and 1.8 million units respectively.

Overall, the European smartphone market remained flat, registering the same 45 million smartphone shipments in Q2 2019, the same number of shipments as in Q2 2018.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and Huawei Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelets at Lowered Prices from Gearbest [Coupon]

By
Vinay Patel
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Leading a healthier lifestyle can set you back a pretty penny. You need to spend a lot of money on fitness gadgets such as smart bracelets, fitness bands, etc to monitor your daily activities.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4
Xiaomi Mi Band 4

Fitness enthusiasts who go for inexpensive alternatives, on the other hand, end up compromising on quality. If you are in the market for inexpensive smart bracelets that won’t let you down in terms of performance, Gearbest’s got your back!

Known as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, Gearbest is now offering the recently unveiled Xiaomi Mi Band 4, and Huawei’s well-received Honor Band 5 smart bracelets at considerably lowered prices. Moreover, the Mi Band 4 has been assigned a coupon code that you can use to save more money at checkout.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet International Version

The long-awaited Mi Band 3 successor, dubbed the Mi Band 4 boasts an impressive array of features that satisfy your daily needs. Equipped with a pedometer, sleep monitor, and reminders, the Mi Band 4 helps you visualize your progress in terms of achieving your fitness goals.

While the market is brimming with smart wearables that offer comparable features, they aren’t easy on the pocketbook. The Xiaomi Mi Band 4, on the other hand, has gone up for sale bearing a reduced price tag of just $37.99 on Gearbest. This is a noteworthy 54 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price of $83.14.

On top of that, you can use coupon code GBBAND4MI and get an extra $5.11 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the Mi Band 4 smart bracelet further down to just $32.88 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon during the checkout process.

It is worth mentioning here that the coupon will be valid for the first 100 pieces only, and it will expire on August 16th. If you order two or more pieces, you can get 5 percent off.

With 9607 pieces already sold, this promo will end in nine days. You can follow this link to grab the discount.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet International Version

Huawei Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet Sports Smart Watch Standard Edition NFC Edition

Bearing a striking resemblance to the previous generation, the Honor Band 5 sports a 0.95-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 240 x 120 pixels at a pixel density of 282 ppi. The display is protected with tempered 2.5D glass.

The Honor Band 5 features a wide selection of dials that you can use to personalize the bracelet. Placed under the display, there’s a single touch button with a round border that controls the device. This Huawei-branded smart bracelet can be used to find your phone if both are connected. It also keeps a track of your heart rate and sleep condition.

HUAWEI Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet Sports Smart Watch Standard Edition NFC Edition
HUAWEI Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet Sports Smart Watch Standard Edition NFC Edition

The Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet Sports Smart Watch Standard Edition NFC Edition would normally set you back $39.99 on both online, as well as offline stores but you can now buy it for just $35.88 from Gearbest. Aside from taking advantage of this 10 percent discount, you can get $5 off if your cart value exceeds $50. Likewise, those who spend over $100 will be eligible for $8 off.

You can follow this link to avail this discount. Note that the promo is slated in end in just five days.

Huawei Honor Band 5 Smart Bracelet Sports Smart Watch Standard Edition NFC Edition

 

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Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) heading for China launch; Bags TENAA certification

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) that went official in European and Indian markets have STK-L21, STK-L22 and STK-LX3. A fresh listing of STK-AL00 / TL00 smartphones have appeared on the database of TENAA. It indicates that the Chinese firm could be planning to debut the Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) in China in the near future. The smartphone could be arriving in the home market with a different name. Probably, it could be called Enjoy 10.

The STK-AL00 / TL00 TENAA listing reveals that it measures 163.5 x 77.3 x 8.8mm and it weighs 196.8 grams. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.59-inch display panel that carries support for full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It has a minimum capacity battery of 3,900mAh battery which indicates that its typical size could be 4,000mAh. Last month, the smartphone had received certification from 3C authority through which it was found that it could be carrying support for only 10W charging.

The purported Huawei Enjoy 10 is fueled by 2.2GHz octa-core processor which is nothing but the Kirin 710 chipset. The handset will come in RAM editions of 6 GB and 4 GB that may probably feature 128 GB and 64 GB of storage. The Android 9 Pie OS is preinstalled on the device. There is an external storage on the device.

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019

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The rear side of the smartphone features a triple camera system that features a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel secondary lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. Its frontside will be sporting a 16-megapixel sensor. The Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) for Europe and India are equipped with 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. It appears that the Chinese edition of the phone will sport a new primary lens of 48-megapixel.

The rear side of the STK-AL00 / TL00 smartphone is fitted with a fingerprint sensor. TENAA listing reveals that the phone could be available in Black, Blue and Green color editions. The listing lacks images of the phone. As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing and availability of the Chinese version of Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) in the home market.

(source 1, 2)

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LG trademarks V60S and K50S monikers ahead of IFA 2019

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Jeet
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LG has trademarked two new monikers for the smartphones — LG V60S and LG K50S. The development comes ahead of IFA 2019 so there’s a possibility that we could hear more about these two phones at the trade show.

As per the report, LG Electronics had filed a trademark for the name “LG V60S” in South Korea. The filing was submitted to the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) on 2nd August which has been listed online.

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With LG V60 and LG K50 getting an “S” edition smartphones, it’s hard to say if the new devices will be an upgrade or downgrade over the original model. The LG G8S, which was launched soon after the launch of LG G8, was a slight downgrade. However, the LG V30S was a clear upgrade over the V30.

At the upcoming IFA 2019, South Korea-based LG is expected to announce LG V60 flagship smartphone, which the company has been teasing with its dual-screen feature. It should be a clear upgrade over the V50, though we don’t have specifics yet. We are expecting the LG V60S to be placed somewhere between LG V50 and V60.

Since the LG K50 is an entry-level smartphone, we are expecting the LG K50S to be an upgrade over the original model. We also expect the company to announce the LG G8X along with these two smartphones at IFA 2019. However, the report adds that while the LG V60S will be revealed at IFA 2019, the phone will be officially launched in 2020.

(Source)

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Nokia 5.2, 6.2, 7.2 and new feature phones may go official at IFA 2019

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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At the end of the previous week, HMD Global confirmed that it will be present at the IFA 2019 tech trade show in Berlin, Germany on Sept. 5. While the company will be attending event for the first time, there is no information available on the names of the devices that will be announced in the coming month. Nokia_Anew Twitter account that is known for sharing leaked information on upcoming Nokia phones has claimed the Finnish firm may announce Nokia 5.2, Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 phones at the event.

Nokia_Anew has claimed that its sources has confirmed that the company will be launching Nokia 5.2, Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 smartphones. These smartphones will be arriving as successor editions of the Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 5. 1 phones from last year. Also, the company is also expected to announce three feature phones at the event. The source claims that the Nokia 5.2 and Nokia 6.2 phones were previously speculated to debut in May. However, their arrival was delayed for unknown reasons.

The Nokia 7.2 was spotted on Geekbench with yesterday 1.84GHz processing speeds for its octa-core processor. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the Nokia 7.2 has respectively scored 1604 and 5821 points. It is speculated that the phone could be equipped with Snapdragon 660 or Snapdragon 710 chipset.

Nokia 7.2 case render

The Nokia 7.2 that is codenamed as Daredevil is expected to come with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel, Snapdragon 660/710 chipset and up to 6 GB of RAM. The smartphone may come with up to 128 GB of native storage. Yet again, it will be an Android One device with Android 9 Pie OS onboard. It could be equipped with 48-megapixel triple camera setup and it may house a 3,500mh battery.

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The Nokia 6.2 that is codenamed as Star Lord was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 660, 3 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie O in the previous month. It is expected to sport the same design Nokia 7.2, but may come packed with weaker specs. Nothing much is known about the Nokia 5.2 smartphone. Some rumors have claimed that it could be equipped with Snapdragon 632 chipset.

The aforementioned information for all three phones is not accurate. Hence, it is advisable to wait for newer reports to confirm on their specs.

Speaking of next month’s IFA 2019 event, LG is expected to announce the LG G8X and LG V60 ThinQ smartphones and Sony is rumored to unveil Xperia 2 and Xperia 20 smartphones. Huawei may unleash the Kirin 990 chipset and later in same month, it may unveil the Huawei Mate 30 series of flagship phones.

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OnePlus 7T Pro rumored to launch on October 15

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Jeet
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In 2016, China-based smartphone maker OnePlus adopted the biannual refresh cycle for its flagship smartphones and the company has stuck to that strategy since then. In the second half of the year, the company launches an upgraded variant of its first half’s smartphone with a ‘T’ prefix in its name.

This year, the company launched the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones and the company is now expected to launch the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphones. A few days ago, the upcoming smartphone’s live images were leaked online and this time, the launch date of the OnePlus 7T Pro has been leaked.

OnePlus 7T Pro leaked photo 01

If the new leak is to be believed, then the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone will be launched on 15th October. The reported launch date is in line with the previous smartphone launches by the company.

To recall, the OnePlus 6T was launched in October last year while the OnePlus 5T made its debut in the month of November. The OnePlus 3T, the first device that started this lineup, was also launched in the month of November. Since OnePlus follows Chinese traditions, there was no OnePlus 4T as Chinese considers number 4 unlucky.

The front images of the alleged OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone revealed that it features a notch-less display, similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro. The edges of the phone are curved, and its bottom bezels appear very thin.

The speaker placed on the slim-sized top bezel of the phone appears more prominent than the OnePlus 7 Pro handset. The notch-less design suggests that the smartphone will be equipped with a pop-up selfie snapper.

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There is a vertical triple camera unit in the upper half of the rear shell. The first two camera sensors are placed together and there is a small gap between the second and third sensor. An LED flash can be also below the triple camera unit. There is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner since it seems to be embedded under the display. The rear design of the upcoming 7T Pro seems identical to the  7 Pro smartphone.

The ‘T’ edition smartphones from OnePlus usually carries improved specs but keeps design identical to the original model. So, there is a possibility that the OnePlus 7T Pro may look like the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone, but come with enhanced specs.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the OnePlus 7T Pro could be fueled by the new 2.96GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ octa-core processor and it may feature improved cameras. There is a possibility that it may come with new color options. We expect to know more about the phone in the coming weeks.

(Source)

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Google Nest Hub to reportedly launch in India next week for ₹8,999 ($126)

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Jeet
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Google Nest Hub, which was originally named Google Home Hub when it was first announced, is reportedly all set to launch in India as early as next week. The report also says that the device could be priced at ₹8,999, which roughly converts to $126.

Google Nest Hub

The reported Indian pricing makes it even cheaper than its pricing in the US where the device is currently on sale for $129. The smart home display device from Google was launched to counter the Amazon Echo Show that was launched in May 2017 and offers voice assistant and a touchscreen panel.

As said, Google had launched the Nest Hub as Google Home Hub in October last year. However, the company changed the branding at the Google I/O 2019 developer conference and put the smart home devices under the Nest brand. The company also announced a new variant of its smart display that it calls the Nest Hub Max.

The Google Nest Hub comes with a 7-inch touchscreen attached to a fabric-covered base similar to what we’ve seen on the Google Home. It comes with a built-in Google Assistant, Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity, and an Ambient EQ light sensor for adjusting the screen’s brightness automatically.

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It offers a lot of functionalities, including setting alarms, turning off lights, TVs as well as lock the front door. It comes with ‘Voice Match’ where up to six people in the home can get their own personalized Routine.

You can control 10,000+ types of smart home devices from 1,000+ popular brands, said the company. Aside from YouTube, the device also comes with support for music from Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and other popular music services.

The Google Nest Hub comes in four color options — Sand, Aqua, Chalk (Grey), and Charcoal (Black). When launched, it was priced at $149 in the US but is currently available for $129. However, it’s Indian pricing will reportedly be ₹8,999, which roughly converts to $126.

(Source)

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Meizu 16s Pro launch date is August 28

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Yesterday, Meizu had claimed that it will be making an important announcement today. The company has today officially confirmed that it will be holding an unveil event on Aug. 28 to unleash the Meizu 16s Pro smartphone. The Chinese firm is yet to confirm the specs of the phone, but the rumor mill has already leaked some of its key specs.

Recent reports have revealed that the Meizu 16s Pro will be arriving as improved version of the Meizu 16 Plus smartphone from last year and it will be a ‘Pro’ version of the Meizu 16s phone that was announced few months ago in China. In July, a listing of the Meizu 16s Pro smartphone was spotted on Taobao Chinese retailer site. The image of the phone that was seen on the listing showed that it largely resembled the Meizu 16s in terms of design. However, one striking difference on the Pro model was that it spotted triple rear cameras. Hence, the Meizu 16s Pro will be the company’s first flagship smartphone to sport triple rear cameras.

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Meizu 16s Pro Specifications (Rumored)

Screenshots of an official listing of the Meizu 16s Pro were spotted yesterday through which some key details of the smartphone were revealed. The exact size of the display of the Meizu 16s Pro is not known yet. However, there is a possibility that it could be featuring a larger screen the Meizu 16s that houses a 6.2-inch display. The leak revealed that the Meizu 16s Pro’s display supports 90Hz refresh rate and touch sampling rate of 120Hz. The display of the phone is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Meizu 16s Pro could be featuring the latest 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ chipset. The handset may come in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM options and storage models such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS coupled with Flyme 8 UI and OneMind 3.0 may come preinstalled on the device.

Meizu 16s Pro

The handset could be fueled by a 4,010mAh battery that carries support for 18W mCharge fast charging technology. The rear-mounted triple camera setup may feature OIS enabled 48-megapixel primary lens and a secondary telephoto lens of 20-megapixel. There is no information available on the third sensor of the device. The other features of the smartphone include Meizu Pay, Super mTouch and wireless charging.

Meizu 16s Pro Price (Rumored)

The 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage edition of the Meizu 16s Pro could be priced at 3,699 Yuan (~$523). Apart from the Blue model that was spotted on the Taobao, the Meizu 16s Pro is also expected to come Pearl White and Black color options as shown in the screenshots above.

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iQOO Pro 5G confirmed to feature SD855+, UFS 3.0 storage and LPDDR4X RAM

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The iQOO Pro 5G smartphone will be launching on Aug. 22 in China. It will be arriving as an enhanced edition of the Vivo iQOO gaming phone that was made official in April. While the Pro model is bound to borrow many of its specs from iQOO phone, there are some upgraded features that will be available on it.

After the ASUS ROG Phone 2 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the iQOO Pro 5G will be the third phone to feature the gaming-focused Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform. However, it will be the first SD855+ phone to carry support for 5G connectivity. The Chinese firm has also confirmed that it will be arriving with the latest UFS 3.0 storage and LPDDR4X RAM. The handset will also carry support for F2FS file format.

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G SD855+, UFS 3.0 storage and LPDDRX4

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Vivo iQOO Pro 5G Specifications

The Vivo iQOO Pro 5G that has a model number of V1916A has recently bagged certifications from 3C and TENAA authorities of China. The smartphone measures 158.77 x 75.73 x 9.325mm and it weighs 217 grams. It is equipped with a 6.41-inch AMOLED display that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the iQOO Pro 5G smartphone. It comes in multiple storage editions such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The 8 GB RAM and 12 GB RAM variants of the phone will be fueled by SD855+ SoC. The handset does not feature a storage expansion slot.

A battery with a minimum rated capacity of 4,410mAh fuels the iQOO Pro 5G. The 3C listing of the phone had confirmed that it will be arriving with support for 44W fast charging. The rear shell of the phone has a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera setup and it has a frontal shooter of 12-megapixel.

The images of the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G have not surfaced yet on TENAA. However, the official teaser image of the phone that was released in the previous month had revealed that its rear design bears resemblance with iQOO gaming phone. A recent leak had claimed that the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage of the phone could be priced at 4,498 Yuan (~$637).

(source)

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