Xiaomi Mi 9’s new variant 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage introduced in China

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Aug 13, 2019

Xiaomi had announced the Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship phone in February this year in China. It was introduced in two models such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The native storage of 128 GB may not be sufficient for all users. Hence, the Chinese manufacturer has launched a new variant of the smartphone that carries 8 GB of RAM and a larger storage of 256 GB. The sales of the new variant will begin on Aug. 14 in the home market.

The first batch of buyers of the newly introduced 8 GB RAM + 256 GB edition of the Xiaomi Mi 9 will get a wireless charger worth 99 Yuan. The handset carries a price tag of 3,299 Yuan (~$467). At present, the other models such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage are respectively priced at 2,599 Yuan (~$368) and 2,999 Yuan (~$425). At launch, these models were respectively priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$425) and 3,299 Yuan (~$467).

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Mi 9 features a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display with dot notch. It supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 6. The MIUI 10 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. There is no microSD card slot on the Mi 9.

The Snapdragon 855 SoC is present under the hood of the device. The 3,300mAh battery of the smartphone is coupled with 27W Quick Charge+ technology and fast wireless charging at 20W. The handset also features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The front notch features a selfie shooter of 20-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture. The LED flash enabled triple camera system of the smartphone has a 48-megapixel lens with PDAF, laser autofocus and f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with PDAF, laser autofocus, f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom support and a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens with PDAF, laser autofocus and f/2.2 aperture.

In related news, Xiaomi is said to be working on the launch of 5G version of Mi 9. It is expected to hit the market as Xiaomi Mi 9S 5G. The entire specs of the phone have been leaked through its TENAA listing. The handset borrows many of its specs from Mi 9, but features the latest Snapdragon 855+ CPU and a larger 4,000mAh battery.

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New leak shows Motorola phone with no notch and punch hole

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 13, 2019

After ditching the bezels on most of its phones, Motorola’s recent phones have either adopted the notch display design or the punch-hole display design. A new leak has revealed a Motorola phone that ditches the bezel and also skips the notch and punch hole.

The picture of the unknown Motorola phone was shared on Twitter by Evan Blass. Motorola has shaved off the side and top bezels but keeps the lower one for the manufacturer’s name. The right side of the phone is home to the volume rocker and power button while the left side of the phone is bare.

Based on the design of the display, this phone most likely sports a pop-up selfie camera

Other than this front view of the phone, Evan didn’t share any detail about the device. His caption for the image reads “Which Moto is this?”. We expect him to share more info in the coming days.

Motorola has a bunch of phones coming soon. There is the quad-camera toting Motorola One Zoom, there is also the Motorola One Action rumored to launch in India on August 23, and then the Motorola One Macro. While we have seen renders of the first two, we have no idea what the Macro looks like.

The photo above may be that of the Motorola One Macro or an entirely different device. Whichever one it is, only time will tell.

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Teaser for India-exclusive HTC smartphone reveals it has a notch

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 12, 2019

This month has been a mix of good and bad for HTC. First, it was announced that the Taiwanese company no longer sell its phones in the UK as a result of a patent dispute with the Munich-based company, IPCom. The patent in question is related to a wireless technology developed for car phones. While UK fans of the company mourn the unavailability of HTC phones, those in India are celebrating the company’s plan to return to the Indian market.

Today, HTC India released a teaser confirming its return to the country. The video chronicles HTC’s achievements – from the first touch-centric phone in 2007 to the first Android phone in 2018 and the first smartphone with a metal body in 2013 and more.

Hello India! Our journey of innovation continues.

Can you guess what's coming next?#htcIndia pic.twitter.com/bTavBjvcUw

— HTC India (@HTC_IN) August 12, 2019

The last few seconds of the thirty-six-second video shows a sketch of the phone launching in India this year. The only detail it reveals is that the phone will have a waterdrop notch.

The phone is believed to be the HTC Wildfire (2019), which according to leaks, will sport a 6.2-inch HD+ display, an Helio P23 processor, 16MP + 5MP dual rear cameras, and a 3500mAh battery. It will also have 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

As you can see in the teaser, the phone isn’t the only product teased. There is a smaller device with a wrist strap. We have no idea what the second product is but we have a guess. We think it is a power bank or a portable battery pack.

HTC has made power banks in the past but we haven’t heard of a new model in a while. It makes sense if it also plans to revive its accessory business alongside its smartphone business in India.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Smart Robot Vacuum cleaner with Laser Detect Systems (LDS) launched for 1799 yuan ($254)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 12, 2019

The MIJIA smart robot vacuum cleaner is one of Xiaomi‘s popular products to date. The chinese tech giant has launched an improved version of the vacuum cleaner. This version comes with a laser detect systems and also support independent unloading as well as single sweeping and single mopping, The product is expected to go on sale on August 16. It is priced at 1799 yuan ($254).

The new version comes with support for three sweeping modes but in order to use all three modes, you may have to purchase some extra accessories. The three modes are Sweeping and Mopping mode, Sweeping-only mode and Mopping-only mode.

The Mopping mode requires a 550ml water tank whose accessories needs to be purchased separately. The standard version comes with a 55ml dustbin as well as a 2-in-1 water tank.

The robot vacuum cleaner uses a professional mopping path design to simulate manual cleaning and two-way repeated mopping. It is equipped with smart, precision and electronically-controlled water tank and micro-controlled water pump. The 3rd gear accurately controls the water output, giving it enough pressure to avoid blockage. The device can also sense the water level. The chip is smartly controlled, and does not move without water in order to protect the wooden floor.

The MIJiA Robot Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with Japanese brushless motor, adjustable air duct design, and a massive 2100Pa suction. It also supports Laser Detect System (LDS). The range it can climb is also increased to 8 meters. The device also supports app control. With app support, you can view the cleaning status and path in real time. You can also schedule cleaning and set a cleaning path via the app.

After the first cleaning, the MIJIA Smart Robot Vacuum cleaner will automatically identify the room and automatically save the partition. You can merge, split and name the partition map. In subsequent times, the cleaning will be performed according to the room partition.

In terms of battery life, the battery size wasn’t revealed but the battery can last for up to 110 minutes. That roughly translates to cleaning a 180m2 room once. After the battery is drained, the robot vacuum automatically returns to the charging dock.

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Huawei demos phone with LCD screen in-display fingerprint scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 12, 2019

So far, all phones with an in-display fingerprint scanner have an AMOLED display. About a year ago, there were reports that phones with LCD displays will also have in-display fingerprint scanners in 2019 but none has been announced yet.

Back in April, it was reported that the world’s LCD display with an in-display fingerprint scanner has been developed. Now a video of a Huawei phone rocking the new technology has surfaced on the web.

The alleged Huawei phone is hidden in a case that hides the bulk of the design but we can see it has no notch nor punch hole. Based on this, we presume it has a pop-up selfie camera.

#Huawei
This is an LCD screen fingerprint technology based on the infrared camera solution, which can basically ignore the LCD panel type and unlock the speed for 300ms. pic.twitter.com/gDb61I7GIt

— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) August 11, 2019

The unlock process is put at 300ms, a little faster than that of the OnePlus 6T which unlocks in 0.34 seconds.

We do not know if this is a prototype phone designed for the sole purpose of testing the LCD in-display fingerprint sensor technology or this is a Huawei phone set to launch soon. If it is the latter, more details should surface soon.

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Huawei worked with Meitu to improve its camera algorithm!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 12, 2019

At the 2019 Huawei Developer Conference, Huawei not only unveiled its self-developed HarmonyOS, but the company also shared some of its emerging technologies. One of the disclosure bothers on Huawei phone’s camera system. There is no arguing that Huawei phones have one of the best cameras around. Details have emerged that Huawei worked with Meitu to develop its camera algorithm.

According to the Securities Times (via IThomes), Meitu announced during the 2019 Huawei Developer Conference that in order to further meet the user’s professional needs, it has cooperated with Huawei to provide access to System-level camera algorithms. This is also in a bid to provide a better Meitu camera experience. The cooperation isn’t beneficial to Meitu alone, as Huawei’s technology head is quoted to have said that “The strength and status of Meitu in the optimisation industry is undoubted. The Huawei exec also hinted that most Huawei phone users use Meitu camera software so the tech giant invited Meitu’s team to make special optimization and enhancement to its camera app.

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Meitu is well-known for its beauty algorithms and imaging patents. Until recently, the company was known for making selfie beautifying apps but later started making phones with selfie-centric smartphones. The smartphone arm has been sold to Xiaomi but Meitu’s camera optimization algorithm is still widely popular. Apart from Huawei, Xiaomi has also teamed up with Meitu to develop its phone camera software.

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Vivo iQOO Pro 5G (V1916A) full specifications surface through TENAA appearance

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 12, 2019

In April, the iQOO gaming smartphone brand was introduced by Vivo with the launch of the Vivo iQOO smartphone. The handset was fueled by Snapdragon 855 chipset. Recent reports have revealed that Vivo will be launching the iQOO Pro 5G smartphone on Aug. 22 as its first 5G smartphone. Being a Pro model, it is expected to come with enhanced specifications. Last month, the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G that has a model number of V1916A was spotted on the database of 3C authority in China. Now, the V1916A has appeared on TENAA with its full specifications. The only issue with the listing is that it does not include any images of the phone.

Vivo iQOO Pro 5G (V1916A) Specifications

The Vivo V1916A has a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It suggests that it could be equipped with waterdrop-style notch screen that is embedded with a fingerprint scanner like the Vivo iQOO smartphone. The dimensions of V1916A are 158.7 x 75.73 x 9.325mm and it weighs 217 grams. In comparison, the iQOO smartphone measures 157.7 x 75.2 x 8.5mm and weighs 196 grams. The TENAA listing only mentions Gold color variant for the iQOO Pro 5G.

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The iQOO Pro 5G is powered by an octa-core processor that works at 2.96GHz which is nothing but the Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform. The handset will release in 8 GB and 12 GB RAM variants in China. It is expected to release in storage editions such as 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. The Android 9 Pie OS is loaded on the device and it lacks support for external storage.

The Vivo iQOO Pro 5G has a minimum rated battery of 4,410mAh capacity. The 3C listing of the phone has confirmed that it will come with a 44W fast charger. The TENAA listing suggests that the iQOO Pro 5G could be equipped the same front-facing and rear-mounted cameras available on the original iQOO smartphone. The listing reveals that it has a front camera of 12-megapixel and a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera setup. The listing also reveals that the smartphone carries support for 5G connectivity.

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DxOMark: The Galaxy Note10+ 5G is the best camera phone

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 12, 2019

The Galaxy Note10 series has been in the news for weeks even before it launched last week. It is supposed to continue trending with reviews and more details dropping. Now, DxOMark has released a review of the Galaxy Note10+ 5G’s camera and ranks it as the best camera smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G is not only the king when it comes to the rear cameras, beating the Huawei P30 Pro with a single point for an overall score of 113, it is also the phone with the best selfie camera, dethroning the ASUS Zenfone 6 which occupied the top spot before.

The Galaxy Note10 5G has four cameras – a 12MP 1.4µm primary sensor with an f/1.5-2.4 variable aperture. The second sensor is a 16MP 1.0µm ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, the third is a 12MP 1.0µm f/2.1 aperture with PDAF and OIS, and the fourth is a ToF sensor.

DxOMark gives the phone a photo score of 118 which is where the Huawei P30 Pro surpasses it. It praises its wide dynamic range, especially in high-contrast conditions. The exposure also gets praise, “consistent and accurate across a range of lighting conditions” according to the review. The autofocus system and flash module of the phone also contribute greatly to the overall photo score of the Note10+ 5G.

For video, the phone gets a score of 101, the highest for any smartphone. It can record in 4K while maintaining a high level of detail. Noise levels, both indoors and outdoors, are also well-managed. Autofocus and stabilization are also ranked high.

For the front-facing camera, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G has a single 10MP 1.22µm f/2.2 camera with Dual-Pixel autofocus. It can also record in 4K at 30fps.

It scored 103 points in the photo score with its strongest areas being flash, color reproduction, autofocus, and exposure. Skin tones are rendered well, though there are cases of undersaturation in low-light environments. Noise control also gets a thumbs up indoors and outdoors but also takes a dip when the area is very dim. Bokeh mode is great but is not as great as those of phones with dual front-facing cameras like the Pixel 3 XL.

For videos, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G ties with the Zenfone 6. Like the ASUS flagship, it also records in 4K (by default now) and texture and details have improved.

The Galaxy Note10+ 5G will continue to hold the crown until contenders like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Pixel 4 XL get released.

The Note10+ 5G starts at $1300 and is already available for pre-order.

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“Space Capsule” shaped Blackview BV5900 images leaked! (video)

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Dimitris Economou

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Aug 12, 2019

Photos of an upcoming device from Blackview surfaced yesterday and according to these images, the Blackview BV5900 features a “space capsule” shape as well as a waterdrop notch display and smoothly curved corners. Also, a durability test video was uploaded yesterday on the company’s official YouTube channel.

If you look carefully, you can see that the frame around the display is a bit elevated, about 1mm. Our guess is that Blackview did this on purpose to protect the display from hitting directly on the floor in case of an accidental drop. It can also become handy when you put your phone on a table with the display facing down. Thankfully, this doesn’t affect the design of the phone.

But the coolest part is the back of the device. Previously, Blackview had released a publicity photo showing what seems to be a space capsule-inspired design. In the new images, the space capsule’s iconic lines that seek the ultimate balance between aesthetics and engineering are clear. We can also see that there will be a dual-camera setup on the back.

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Of course, as a rugged outdoor phone, besides appearance, the BV5900 also comes with waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof features. Can the tri-proof performance become even better? We’ll know pretty soon as it seems. In the meantime, you can subscribe on the promo page for the BV5900 to get a discount when the device is officially released.

Xiaomi’s 70Mai Smart Car DVR 2 launched with an Hisilicon chip and several improved feature

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 12, 2019

Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company 70Mai is known for its in-car smart products. The company’s products include the first-generation smart DVR dash camera, smart rearview mirrors, tire pressure monitoring, and car air purifiers. The company has launched the 70Mai Car Smart DVR 2 with some improvements over the previous model. It still comes with an affordable 299 yuan ($42).

The 70Mai Smart Car DVR 2 is equipped with a low-power OmniVision image sensor with a maximum resolution is 2560X1600 pixels. This means the camera can easily capture full HD images. The camera has a large aperture of F/1.8 and a wide-angle of 140 degrees. This model also has a wider field of view.

At the heart of the device is an Hisilicon Hi3556V200 high-performance processor which can quickly process huge driving record data. The processor has faster compression technology. Compared with traditional H.264 decoding, the compression rate is increased by 30%, which saves storage space.

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The dashcam has a built-in sensor that supports “vehicle collision automatic recording” . In the event of an emergency, the dashboard recorder can protect the live image data separately from loop coverage. The dashcam goes into sleep mode while the car is parked but the G-sensor will continuously monitor the vehicle. If a collision occurs during parking, the recorder will automatically turn on and start recording the parking monitoring video.

The device can be connected to a smartphone app via Wi-Fi which allows the owner to view live videos and even playback and also download the previously recorded videos.

There are no words on when the device will go on sale.

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Motorola One Action likely to debut on August 23 in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Aug 12, 2019

Motorola has released press invites for the launch event of a new smartphone in India on August 23. This news comes shortly after rumors of the Motorola One Action launching in India went viral last week. The Lenovo-owned tech giant has a few smartphones in the pipelines, and it is unclear whether multiple devices will launch on the said date. The press invitation carries #CaptureTheAction hashtag which hints that Motorola One Action could be debuting on Aug. 23.

Motorola is yet to officially unveil the specifications of the One Action. However, they were leaked online due to premature listings on the Android Enterprise Directory and Amazon Germany.

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Motorola One Action Specifications and Price

Through the above mentioned listings, it has been found that the Motorola One Action features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display that features a punch-hole design. It supports 21:9 aspect ratio and 1080 x 2520 pixels resolution. Being an Android One device, the handset offers stock experience of Android 9 Pie OS. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Exynos 9609 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage.

The smartphone gets a triple-camera setup at the rear. The primary lens is a 13-megapixel unit, with an unknown ultrawide angle sensor that offers a field of view of 117 degrees and a depth sensor. The smartphone is equipped with a front-facing camera of 13-megapixel.

It draws power from a 3,500 mAh battery. Connectivity options include NFC, a USB Type-C port, with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Amazon listing that has been taken down carried a starting price of 299 euros (~$334) for its 4 GB + 128 GB edition. The smartphone is expected to release in few other cheaper variants. The base model of the phone may come with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage. Additional information will surface when the device is officially launched.

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Ulefone Armor X3 goes through a drop test and survives (video)

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Dimitris Economou

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Aug 12, 2019

The latest rugged smartphone from Ulefone, the Armor X3, is placed in the entry-level category and comes with a low price and good overall features. Of course, an Armor Series member cannot be anything less than durable as hell, even if it belongs in the entry-level segment. To prove that, Ulefone conducted a drop test to determine and showcase exactly how durable the phone is. Let’s check it out.

Thanks to the convex design on four corners and the slant design on the back, the Armor X3 can effectively withstand drops. In the video, the device is subjected to various drop tests pushing the limits of its certifications to the maximum. You can see that it survives and can work normally after falling down from stairs, hitting solid floor or rocks from more than 1 meter high, being thrown into a puddle, etc.

Besides its durability, it also can perform well in casual use. It comes with an 8MP/2MP dual rear waterproof camera for vivid and crisp photos even underwater and the selfie shooter hosts a 5MP sensor that can also be used for face unlocking. What’s more, it comes with 2 more creative features: Gloves Pattern and Easy Key for a better experience. The Glove Pattern helps you control your phone when wearing gloves and the Easy Key is a dedicated button to which you can assign a specific task when pressed. It is powered by the MT6580A SoC backed by 2GB/32GB memory configuration, there is a large, 5000mAh battery, and runs the latest Android 9 Pie. Of course, IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G certifications are a standard in the Armor Series.

The special sale of Armor X3 is coming to an end on August 13th, so you better hurry and visit Ulefone’s official AliExpress store to get it at just $79.99 along with a tempered glass as a gift. For more information, visit the company’s website.

Xiaomi registers significant YoY growth in the Chinese Tablet Market in Q2 2019: IDC

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 12, 2019

With smartphones increasing in size every year, tablets aren’t really as popular as before. And with the advent of foldables, things could look even worse for the tablet market. But in Q2 2019, it did fairly well in China. IDC reports that the tablet market grew by 2.3% YoY in China in Q2 2019.

The growth was driven by the consumer tablet market, registering an 8% increase YoY in the second quarter. The commercial tablet market didn’t fare so well, registering a decline of 15.2% YoY.

IDC CHinese tablet market Q2 2019 — 1. Apple 2. Huawei 3. Xiaomi 4. Lenovo 5. Microsoft | Chinese Tablet Market Q2 2019 Source: IDC

Apple takes the lead in the Chinese tablet market with the iPad Air being really popular among customers. In fact, IDC notes that the Air is even more popular than the iPad Mini. The Cupertino giant shipped 2.33 million units in Q2 2019, up by 0.7% YoY and taking a huge 41.4% market share in the same period.

In second place is Huawei shipping 1.54 million units and thereby continuing its impressive growth in the region. The Chinese telecommunications giant grabbed a share of 27.4% of the market, registering a solid 17.1% YoY growth, driven by its flagship MediPad M6 lineup. IDC notes that Huawei’s dual-brand strategy is particularly successful in the low-tier cities in China, which is helping it grow steadily.

In third place is Xiaomi, bouncing back in terms of shipments in Q2 2019. The smartphone maker shipped 340,000 units in this period, which was an astounding 430.6% YoY growth. It’s not surprising given that Xiaomi’s Mi Pad 4 lineup was announced by the end of Q2 2019 and does not really reflect in the shipments accounted for in the same period. The Mi Pad 4 seems to be doing really well, helping the brand jump up to the third place.

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Lenovo occupies the fourth place, slipping down by one position in the table as compared to last year. Its tablet shipments in China also registered a 33% decline YoY. Finally, in the fifth position is Microsoft. The Windows OS maker did really well this quarter shipping around 200K units which is a 68% increase from last year. IDC adds that its partnership with JD and other promotions helped the company increase its shipments in the last quarter.

Finally, IDC reports that 10 to 11-inch screen size and 4GB + 64GB configuration are becoming standard among consumer tablets in the second quarter of 2019. The commercial tablet market is on the decline, but there is hope after 5G becomes mainstream and tablets become an integral part of medical, government, education, and security industries.

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UMIDIGI X’s optical in-screen fingerprint scanner beats the ultrasonic one of Galaxy Note 10

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Dimitris Economou

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Aug 12, 2019

The new trend in the smartphone industry is the placement of the fingerprint sensor under the display, allowing for a cleaner design smaller overall dimensions. UMIDIGI X is the first phone from the company that comes with such a sensor and the most affordable to date, as it costs around $200. It uses the best optical sensor from Goodix, the same that brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, and OnePlus use. There is another implementation though, that uses ultrasonic waves to scan the fingertip and this is what Samsung uses in its latest flagship, Galaxy Note 10. According to tests, the optical sensor is better than the ultrasonic one. Let’s check out the video below.

Except for Samsung’s flagships Galaxy S10 and Note 10, all new phones of the companies mentioned use the optical fingerprint sensor built by the same company Goodix. In theory, an ultrasonic scanner is more secure, because it uses soundwaves to map a 3D print of the user’s unique epidermis, whereas optical scanners rely on light information to capture a 2D photo of the fingerprint. There has been no evidence supporting that an ultrasonic solution is more secure than an optical solution and on top of that, real-world tests from many reviewers confirm that an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor is faster than the ultrasonic one.

Compared to the previous-gen, the latest optical in-screen fingerprint sensor offered by Goodix has a 100% larger optical sensing area, an upgraded recognition algorithm, 35% faster screen unlock, and 30% better performance in extreme situations according to UMIDIGI. We will be able to check the performance in real-life soon and decide if the $200 budget phone offers better in-screen fingerprint unlock experience than Samsung’s $1000 flagship.

Open global sale of the UMIDIGI X together with new truly wireless earbuds Upods will kick off on August 26 on Aliexpress. The sale price has not been released yet but we expect it would be about $200. The first 1000 units will also come with Upods for free, so you’d better add the phone to your cart now in case you miss the deal. You can add the Upods as well. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods, and the winners will get both. You can check out all the details about the two new devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

Embrace the future of gaming with GameSir G6s Touchroller (video)

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Dimitris Economou

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Aug 12, 2019

Since much attention of the gaming industry is shifting towards mobile gaming, gaming accessories manufacturers are shifting too by releasing gaming gadgets for smartphones. A well-known brand, GameSir, that is committed to designing and manufacturing high-quality products for gamers, released a brand-new controller on August 5th, on the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform: the GameSir G6s mobile gaming touchroller!

It is not another gamepad and it is safe to say that it is kind of revolutionary. “Touchroller” is a new term created by the company and describes the combination of a gamepad and a touchscreen controller for perfect in-game control and experience. The design is inspired by hybrid hypercars and GameSir designers and engineers put forward the design concept to achieve next-generation gaming equipment.

Analog buttons combined with touch controls both aim at boosting the gaming and control experience. You can control the analog buttons with your left hand while the touch-enabled controls with your right hand. In addition, the GameSir G6s has the most buttons in its class. The 10-button configurable layout and the ultra-thin 3D joystick are enough to tear off any solid defending.

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What’s also important is that you can safely play FPS or MOBA games downloaded from the App Store without worrying about being banned. As the “Touchroller” features micro-switches and dual-motor vibration, the gaming experience is enhanced, allowing you to enjoy interactive in-game effects.

You can customize the intensity and duration of the vibration with the GameSir G-Crux app. And if you are afraid that your iPhone could be incompatible, don’t worry. The GameSir G6s is equipped with a two-stage retractable structure that fits even the large iPhone X Max.

As the saying goes, to do a good job, an artisan needs the best tools. With this vision, there is no doubt that GameSir G6s mobile gaming touchroller can become your favorite gamepad.

Leaked purchase page reveals Meizu 16s Pro specs and price

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 12, 2019

The first time we heard of the Meizu 16s Pro was in early July when a listing was spotted on Taobao. The attached image showed the phone will have triple rear cameras and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Now, a photo of the purchase page from the official Meizu website has surfaced online, revealing more details.

Starting with the design of the phone, the design is similar to that of the Meizu 16s. The bezels seem to be of the same thickness. The slit for the earpiece is shorter and the hole for the front-facing camera looks smaller but it might just be as a result of the perspective the image was taken.

On the back, there are three rear cameras arranged vertically in a single housing while the ring-styled LED flash sits below the setup. The color variant in the image is called Pearl White, unlike the Taobao listing which shows a blue variant. The page doesn’t have any other variant but we doubt Meizu will release only one color variant.

The photo reveals the Meizu 16s Pro has a 48MP AI triple rear cameras and packs a 4010mAh battery, an increase of 410mAh over that of the Meizu 16s’ battery capacity. We don’t know what type of the lens the third camera sensor is but seeing as ultrawide angle cameras are the trend among triple camera phones, this will most likely be the one Meizu goes with.

The phone will also come with OneMind 3.0 and run Flyme 8 out of the box which should be based on Android 9 Pie.

The selected version of the Meizu 16s Pro has 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage with a price tag of ¥3699 (~$524). There is also a 12GB RAM + 256GB version but the price is unknown.

We don’t know the processor under the hood but it is either the Snapdragon 855 or the Snapdragon 855 Plus processor.

Meizu has an announcement tomorrow. There are speculations it is for the Flyme 8, the latest version of its custom UI for its phones. However, we haven’t seen any post teasing the launch of a new phone, so the possibility that tomorrow’s event is for the Meizu 16s Pro is slim.

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Samsung Galaxy A10s launched packing a 4,000 mAh battery, fingerprint reader and more

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 12, 2019

Tech giant Samsung has officially launched a new A-series smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy A10s is an upgraded version of the Galaxy A10, housing some key improvements. The company has been teasing the launch of the phone for quite a while now without any specific date set for the launch. The wait is finally over and the device isn’t in any way a disappointing one.

The Galaxy A10s comes with a larger battery and also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, something that was missing on the Galaxy A10. The phone features a 6.2-inch IPS Infinity-V screen with a resolution of 720 x 1520pixels. The device is powered by an unnamed octa-core CPU paired up with 2GB of RAM. There is 32GB of storage which can be expanded via microSD.

On the camera setup, the Galaxy A10s packs a 13MP main camera with an aperture of f/1.8 and a 2MP depth sensor at the rear. For selfies, there is an 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture housed inside the water drop notch. The selfie camera supports face unlock.

For power, the device is powered by a generous 4,000 mAh battery, a 600 mAh bump from the standard A10. The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie with One UI on top. The Galaxy A10s comes in four different colours – Blue, Green, Red, Black.

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Cubot X20 Pro is the company’s next flagship with AI SoC and triple camera

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Dimitris Economou

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Aug 12, 2019

The X Series from Cubot is the one hosting the flagship devices of the Chinese manufacturer and it is about to welcome another member as the company will soon release the Cubot X20 Pro. It will be the flagship for the 2nd half of 2019 and its killer feature will be the rear triple camera.

Featuring 2.5D glass both on the front and the back, the X20 Pro will come with a 6.3″ 19.5:9 waterdrop notch display and FHD+ resolution. According to Cubot, the screen/body ratio reaches 92.8% while the overall dimensions remain compact at 157.1 x 74.6 x 8.1mm despite the large, 4000mAh battery it hosts under the hood.

Cubot focuses on camera performance this time and information say that the results are impressive. To achieve that, the company set up a dedicated camera department and hired top algorithm experts of the industry. The triple camera setup consists of a 12MP main sensor, a 20MP depth-of-field sub-sensor, and an 8MP 125° ultra-wide-angle sensor.

In terms of hardware configuration, the Cubot X20 Pro is equipped with the Helio P60 octa-core AI SoC backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage while it comes with Android 9 Pie pre-installed. Check out the main specs below.

Cubot X20 Pro main specs

Helio P60 AI SoC
6GB RAM plus 128GB storage
2.5D Double-sided Curved Glass
AI Triple Rear Camera 12MP 20MP 8MP
Main Camera: SONY IMX486 12MP PDAF
Depth Camera: SONY IMX350 20MP
125° Ultra Wide Camera 8MP
Front Camera: SONY IMX214 13MP
6.3″ 19.5:9 FHD+ display
Android 9 Pie OS
4000mAh high-density battery

Besides the Pro version, there will be a lower configuration model, Cubot X20, that will be released together. Below, you can see the differences between the two. As for the release date and pricing, all that is sure right now is that they will be available in September at a very competitive price. You can follow their official website for more updates.

Realme 5 Pro specs leaked, powered by Snapdragon 712

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Habeeb Onawole

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Aug 12, 2019

It has been confirmed that the successor to the Realme 3 series will be called the Realme 5 and it will launch on August 20. Now, specs of the Realme 5 Pro have surfaced.

Realme Quad Camera Lineup — Realme 5 Pro (middle) alongside the previous Realme Pro phones

According to a tweet by Sudhanshu Ambhore, the Realme 5 Pro will have a Snapdragon 712 processor. It is a slight upgrade in performance when compared to the Snapdragon 710 that powers the Realme 3 Pro.

The phone will also have a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary camera, a worthy upgrade to the Realme 3 Pro’s 16MP primary camera. The phone will have quad rear cameras, so alongside the 48MP sensor, it will also have an ultrawide angle camera and a macro lens. We don’t know what type of lens is the fourth camera.

Realme 5 Pro-
Snapdragon 712
48MP Sony IMX586 Primary sensor📷
AMOLED display with Waterdrop Notch
In-display fingerprint scanner#realme #realme5Pro #realme5series #Quad5quad

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) August 12, 2019

The Realme 5 Pro will have an AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. With the switch to AMOLED, color reproduction should be better. The phone will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The rest of the phone’s specs such as the battery capacity and its screen size are not mentioned but a full spec sheet should surface in the coming weeks.

The phone will launch alongside the Realme 5 on August 20, four months after the Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro. Both phones will launch with quad rear cameras.

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Meizu teases new announcement tomorrow, Flyme 8 coming soon?

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Airyl Jaszly

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Aug 12, 2019

Meizu may be struggling, but the company certainly isn’t letting it show if it is. They’ve gone to Weibo with a teaser for a new announcement taking place tomorrow, though there’s no mention of what they plan to launch. Along with that, they’ve posted a poster to go along with the teaser, asking people to essentially gear up for the announcement.

While we may not know what the announcement is for, we’ve got a pretty good idea for what it’ll be. Flyme, the custom user interface for the Android operating system from good old Meizu, is getting a new update, and a few months ago they teased the launch date of the new Flyme 8 as the 13th of August, which is tomorrow.

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What we’re not sure about is whether Flyme 8 is the only big announcement they have for tomorrow. We’ve seen multiple leaks for several different Meizu devices as of late, and it’s fully possible that we’ll see at least one of these devices launch alongside the new UI. We don’t expect to see the new flagship Meizu 16S Pro, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see a new mid-range device come out of this.

We’re very eager to see what exactly Meizu has in store for us tomorrow. While we’d love to see the company announce something big, it’s more than likely they’ll just have a small announcement for Flyme 8. I hope that they manage come out of their situation relatively fine though, I’ve been an avid fan of the company and would hate to see them disappear.

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