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Redmi K20, K20 Pro offline and open sales on Mi.com and Flipkart begin in India

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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While Xiaomi launched both the Redmi  K20 and the Redim K20 Pro smartphones in India back in July, they were available exclusively through flash sales in India. However, the devices are available round the clock on Flipkart and Xiaomi India’s official online store starting from today (August 5). The offline sales of the Redmi K20 series have also started in India. The prices are slightly higher at the offline vendor.

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Open Sale

Customers can take advantage of the Redmi K20 series open sale through Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Store app. Xiaomi is offering a special discount of Rs. 1,000 (~$14) for ICICI debit and credit card holders.The Redmi K20 has a starting price of Rs. 21,999 (~$311) for its 6 GB + 64 GB variant. The higher-spec 6 GB + 128 GB Redmi K20 variant is available for Rs. 23,999 (~$339). The K20 Pro carries a price tag of Rs. 27,999 (~$396) for the 6GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 256GB variant can be purchased for Rs. 30,999 (~$438). 

AnXiaomi India Chief Marketing Officer, Anuj Sharma said, “We wanted to work on a unique approach for the K20 and the K20 Pro. Something beyond the scope of traditional smartphone adverts. We want our ads to offer a story that resonates with our flagship product, instead of highlighting features like the camera or the design. Choosing a story with the Tai chi theme was a conscious effort to highlight the exceptionally quick performance of the K20 Pro”.

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Redmi K20 and K20 Pro Offline Sale

The Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro lineup can be purchased offline at a partnered retail store. However, customers will have to shell out Rs. 500 (~$7) more than the online store. The Redmi K20 with 6 GB +  64 GB is priced at Rs. 22,499 (~$318). The 6 GB + 128 GB variant bears a Rs. 24,499 (~$346) price tag. The K20 Pro with 6 GB of RAM + 128 GB of native storage can be yours for Rs. 28,499 (~$403). The 8 GB + 256 GB variant of the K20 Pro is exclusively available in the online store at the moment.

Redmi K20 and Redmi k20 Pro

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Specifications

The Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro features a 6.39-inch full HD+ AMOLED notch-less display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Both devices get an in-display fingerprint scanner. While the K20 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC, the K20 Pro features a Snapdragon 855 chipset under the hood.

Both devices feature a 48-megapixel Sony sensor with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. While the K20 Pro gets the Sony IMX586 sensor, the K20 uses the Sony IMX582 sensor. The front camera is a 20-megapixel pop-up unit. The K20 draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charge support. The K20 Pro gets the same battery with 27W fast charging. Both devices run on Android 9.0 Pie-based MIUI 10.

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EMUI 9.1 update brings GPU Turbo 3.0 and EROFS file system to the Huawei P10 Plus

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Huawei P10 Plus was released in February 2017. It is now over two years old but it is not yet done receiving updates. Huawei has released EMUI 9.1 for the 2017 flagship and one of the new features it brings should increase system speed.

Huawei P10 Plus EMUI 9.1 update

EMUI 9.1 is built on Android Pie, so the Huawei P10 Plus is getting its second major OS update as it launched with Android Nougat back in 2017. The update arrives as EMUI 9.1.0.252 and is rolling out in Asia already. Below are some of the new features listed in the changelog:

System

  • Add the EROFS system function which improves app speed and fluidity.

Incoming call video

  • Customizes incoming call videos for your contacts.

GPU Turbo 3.0

  • Huawei’s GPU Turbo 3.0 acceleration technology supports dozens of more games, allowing you to to enjoy an improved gaming experience.

The update should arrive in the next few days or weeks depending on the region. If you don’t get the OTA, you can go to Software Update under System Settings and select Check for Updates. If the update is available, you should be able to download it right away. You can also request for the update via the HiCare app.

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Blackview BV6100 vs Honor Note 10: Battle between 2 categories (video)

By
Dimitris Economou
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The tablet market is a dead market for Android smartphone manufacturers since big-screen smartphones have cannibalized the sales of tablets. A year ago, Honor released the Honor Note 10, a 6.95″ smartphone and brought a brand-new experience for gaming, browsing texts and social media. Last month, Blackview released their version of a big-screen phone, the BV6100 rugged smartphone with a 6.88″ display and excellent waterproof, drop-proof, and dustproof performance. These 2 phones belong to different market segments since the BV6100 is a rugged phone and Note 10 is a casual smartphone like most of the devices out there.

Blackview BV6100

If the design is your main priority, then the choice is crystal clear since the Honor Note 10 sports a sleek design with notch-less display and a glass back. On the other hand, the BV6100’s sides and corners are ruggedized with anti-wear aluminum alloy and impact buffers. It looks tough and masculine, with a notch located on the upper-right corner. Interestingly, BV6100’s front and back are covered with Corning® Gorilla Glass for aesthetics and toughness. Appearance is the most subjective criterion of all but still, Note 10 has an advantage. Let’s take a look at both in the comparison video below.

Moving on to performance, the real question you should ask yourself is what kind of apps do you use the most. Honor Note 10 comes with Kirin 970 8-core SoC backed by 6GB/128GB memory configuration and Android 8.1, 16MP/13MP rear/front cameras, and 5000mAh battery. The Blackview BV6100 comes with Helio A22 4-Core SoC backed by 3GB/16GB memory configuration, a 5580mAh, Android 9 Pie, and IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G certifications.

Blackview BV6100

Of course, the Note 10 has a clear advantage over its opponent in raw power but what happens when you need a durable device? The BV6100 withstands 1.5m deep water submersion, is dustproof, and won’t break even if you drop it from 1.5m high. Besides, it’s designed with 360° all-round dust-proof protection. The tough body gains its popularity among outdoor enthusiasts, construction workers, firemen, and more. So, if specs are what you are after, go for the Honor Note 10. Choose BV6100 if you need a reliable partner for outdoors sports or for severe living environments.

Blackview BV6100

Finally, we come to the part that interests most of the buyers. If the budget is the major factor for you, the BV6100 is the ultimate winners as it costs from $149.99 to $189.99 with free tempered glass and cool phone case, while the Note 10 costs around $340. If you are in seek of a rugged big-screen phone, then check out the Blackview BV6100 promo that is currently running.

OnePlus isn’t happy with its Camera Performance, Wants to add more ‘Emotion’ to Pictures

By
Joel Joseph
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The OnePlus 7 Pro, which was launched back in May was rated very highly by DxOMark, scoring a staggering 111 points, just below the Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. However, when the phone was subjected to real-life camera tests after the launch, the results weren’t extraordinary. This led to a lot of users questioning the phone’s DxOMark score.

OnePLus 7 featured
OnePlus 7 has a pretty good camera setup too

Recently OnePlus product manager, Zack Zhang, explained the situation to The Next Web, “When people started getting the device, software which gave us really good grades, didn’t match their expectations. The photo needs to be natural and good in theory, but visually appealing as well. We didn’t do a good job at balancing those two aspects.”

While the company flagships have come a long way in terms of sheer camera performance, it still lags behind industry leaders such as Huawei, Google, and Samsung. And Zack admits that the company isn’t satisfied with its camera performance. “Even by our own standards, the camera is not where we want it to be. We’re trying to improve our image quality to match the best in the market.”

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He further reveals that OnePlus has adopted a new philosophy for its camera where it wants the pictures to be natural yet feature a lot of emotion. The company wants to optimize this balance to ensure the pictures captured from OnePlus smartphones not only come out true to life but also satisfy the expectations of the user.

OnePLus 7 logo

In this regard, the company has already setup special camera labs in four countries: mainland China, Taiwan, India, and Germany. However, it remains to be seen whether it can catch up with giants such as Huawei and Google who are well ahead in terms of computational photography.

 

Meanwhile, check out our extensive review of the OnePlus 7 Pro vs Redmi K20 Pro.

 

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UMIDIGI X launched along with Upods wireless earbuds and Huge Giveaway! (video)

By
Dimitris Economou
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After many teasers and leaks, the wait is finally over for the UMIDIGI X as today, the company officially launched the in-screen fingerprint sensor value king featuring a 48MP AI triple camera. Together with the new mid-range flagship, the Chinese manufacturer also announced the UMIDIGI Upods, the company’s truly wireless earbuds. Both will go on global sale exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress on August 26th (7 am GMT). Despite the official announcement, the price of the phone will be revealed later with the company claiming that it will be the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. So, we expect the price would be much lower than recently released Xiaomi Mi A3. Let’s check out some key specs of the new model.

 

Latest gen in-screen fingerprint sensor and AMOLED for everyone

UMIDIGI X

In-screen fingerprint sensor for the masses! This feature is not a privilege of expensive flagships anymore.  UMIDIGI brings this high-end feature to the budget segment as the X features the latest optical in-display fingerprint sensor by Goodix, the same company that supplies tech giants like Huawei and Xiaomi. Also, it’s impressive that UMIDIGI equips the phone with a 6.35″ AMOLED display panel that is usually reserved for flagships.

 

48MP AI triple camera with ultra-wide-angle lens

UMIDIGI X

The 48MP sensors are the new… black in the smartphone industry and UMIDIGI couldn’t offer anything less than a 48MP AI triple rear camera setup (48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth). The 48MP main camera has a half-inch sensor with f/1.79 large aperture and 1.6μm (4in1) super-pixel that should perform well both in low-light and daylight conditions. The 8MP camera with the ultra-wide-angle lens on the other hand, is capable of capturing a wide view. Lastly, the 5MP depth sensor is required for accurate bokeh shots. All this hardware combined with AI algorithms allow for features like super night mode and AI scenes detection on the phone. The selfie shooter is 16MP and also uses AI to improve selfies.

 

Other goodies on UMIDIGI X

Besides the killer features of the fingerprint unlock and 48MP triple camera, the X comes with Helio P60 SoC backed by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The battery is big, at 4150mAh and supports 18W fast charging. Despite the big battery and multi-function NFC, the phone manages to remain at only 8.1mm thickness. UMIDIGI X runs on pure stock Android 9 Pie and a planned update to Android Q is coming according to the company. Of course, just like other UMIDIGI phones, the phone supports dual-4G VoLTE as well as global LTE bands.

 

Truly wireless earbuds UMIDIGI Upods

UMIDIGI Upods

Alongside UMIDIGI X, the Chinese manufacturer also unveiled its new truly wireless earbuds Upods. The Upods headset is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2mm dynamic driver, delivering a stable connection and superior sound. Also, in the likes of Apple’s Airpods, it comes with a 600mAh charging box that helps the Upods to function 24 hours continuously. Each earbud weighs just 4g and their ergonomic design makes them comfortable to wear. They also support Google Assistant and Siri activation.

 

Price, global sale date and Giveaway

UMIDIGI X

The UMIDIGI X global sale will kick off on August 26th. The price is yet to be known but a low price tag is expected since the company claims it’s the most affordable phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. In addition, the UMIDIGI Official Store is holding a guess-price contest where you can guess the price and win prizes. The first 1000 units will receive the Upods for free so you better add the phone to your cart right now to not miss the deal. Also, the first 10000 units of Upods will be available at just $9.9. You can also add them to your cart right now to grab the deal on August 26th!

Lastly, in order to improve the user experience, UMIDIGI is -as always- running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free. You can check out all the details about the two new UMIDIGI devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

 

UMIDIGI X Full Specs

Screen: 6.35″ HD+ AMOLED display
CPU: MediaTek Helio P60
GPU: ARM Mali G72 MP3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128GB

Rear camera
48MP primary camera, Samsung GM1, F/1.79, 6P lens
8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, S5K4H7, 120° wide-angle
5MP depth camera

Front camera: 16MP, F/2.0

Connectivity: Dual 4G/Dual VoLTE

Bands: 2G: 2 /3 /5 /8, 3G: 1 /2 /4 /5 /6 /8 /19, 4G: TDD-LTE 38 /40 /41
4G: FDD-LTE 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7 /8 /12 /13 /17 /18 /19 /20 /26 /28A /28B /66
Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, OTG

Battery: 4150mAh, 18W Fast Charge
Dimensions: 158.6 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 195g
Other: In-screen Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass
Colors: Flame Black, Breathing Crystal

LG X2 (2019) / K30 (2019) unveiled with 5.45-inch display, SD425 and MIL-STD 810G body

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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The LG X2 (2019) has just been announced in South Korea, and will debut as the LG K30 (2019) globally. The smartphone is the successor to the LG X2 (2018) that launched in June last year. The highlights of the 2019 X2 are tall aspect ratio, dedicated Google Assistant button. The device is designed following the MIL-STD 810G, the military standards followed by the US Department of Defense. This certifies the durability of the device through a series of six challenges, including high and low temperature, humidity, heat shock, vibration and shock. LG Electronics CEO and Mobile Marketing Manager Oh Seung-Jin said, “The device will be a good option for customers that prefer functionality over extravagance”.

LG X2 (2019) Specifications and Price

LG X2 (2019) - LG K30 (2019)

The LG X2 / K30  (2019) features a 5.45-inch HD+ FullVision display with a 720 x 1440 pixel resolution. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. The internal memory is expandable up to 2TB with a microSD card.

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The LG X2 (2019) gets a 13-megapixel primary camera with PDAF for quicker focus, and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The device draws power from a 3,000 mAh battery. Connectivity options present on the device include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It features a polycarbonate body that measures 147 x 71.5 x 8.2mm and weighs 147 grams.

The LG X2 (2019) is priced at KRW 198,000 (~$163), and is available in a New Aurora Black color. The three leading cellular operators of South Korea will begin the sales of the X2 (2019) from Aug. 9. LG has confirmed that the X2 will bear the K30 moniker in Europe, including Poland, Germany and Italy, and North America. The device will replace the existing LG K30 (2018) in the global markets, which launched back in May-June 2018 at a similar price tag.

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Elephone A6 Max officially launched with big promotions

By
Dimitris Economou
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Elephone A6 Max is finally official as today, Elephone released the official specs and price of their big-screen phone. For starters, a special promotional price will be valid between August 5th to August 12th and you can get the A6 Max on Aliexpress for $139.99 instead of the official retail price of $159.99. What’s more, there is already a Giveaway event already running and will end on August 31st. You can participate here and you might be among those that will get the device for free! Lastly, the first 100 orders will also receive an Elephone Band 5 sports bracelet for free.

Elephone A6 Max

Moving on to the specs, the Elephone A6 Max can easily be considered an entry-level flagship. It sports a big, 6.53″ HD+ with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch on the front to host the selfie shooter. The chipset inside is MediaTek’s Helio P22 octa-core SoC accompanied by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. This configuration should be enough for almost everyone in everyday use. It is powered by the 3950mAh battery that supports fast charging as well as wireless charging and should take you through 2 days of normal use. Also, there is NFC support for contactless payments and more.

Elephone A6 Max

On the camera front, there is a dual rear camera with 20MP/2MP configuration while the selfie shooter is also 20MP with face unlock support. Other specs include a USB Type-C charging port, a fingerprint reader, Bluetooth 5.0, and Starry Black plus Peacock Blue colors.

Realme ships 10 million smartphones worldwide in just 14 months!

By
Jed John Ikoba
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OPPO unveiled the independent Realme brand in May last year with the launch of the Realme 1. The move was an impressive one considering the phone was launched with several spectacular features and affordable price as its hallmark. It is now one year and two months since that maiden launch and the brand has seen over 11 phones in total and the shipment has not been disappointing either. In fact, Realme is celebrating selling 10 million smartphones within this period. realme

The announcement was made on the company’s official Weibo page earlier today. The feat was achieved between May 16, 2019, when the Realme 1 was launched and today. Roughly put, the company sold an estimated 22,000 smartphones every day but it doesn’t work that way.

After the Realme 1 with several million in shipments, Realme also launched the Realme 2, Realme 2 Pro. The Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro also joined the fray with impressive specs. The company recently added the Realme X with a Snapdragon 710 chipset and pop-up selfie camera with an affordable price tag.

Realme X Mater Edition - White Garlic
Realme X Mater Edition – White Garlic

We expect the company to continue its impressive run but in the face of competitors such as the Redmi brand, Pocophone and others, we can only expect interesting prospect for the market in which the consumer will be the ultimate winner.

 

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Realme’s 64MP camera phone could launch in China on August 15

By
Joel Joseph
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Realme has an event scheduled in India on August 8 for the launch of its new 64MP camera smartphone. It looks like the China launch of the same phone will follow soon after. According to a leaked invitation (courtesy of some bloggers in China) shared on Weibo, Realme’s 64MP smartphone could be announced in China on August 15.

realme 64MP camera leaked invite

The invite shared on Weibo reveals that the new Realme 64MP phone will be announced at an official event on August 15 at 2 PM CST. The phone is said to use a 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor with 1/1.72″ large size and very high sensitivity. The sensor is capable of shooting 9216 x 6912 resolution images. With such large resolution images, the phone should be able to capture better details than a traditional 48MP or lower resolution sensors. The new 64MP sensor utilizes Tetracell technology (similar to Sony’s Quad-Bayer) to combine four pixels to output detailed 16MP resolution images.

Realme CEO, Madhav Seth had revealed a camera sample from its 64MP phone a few weeks back which gave us a glimpse of what it was capable of. However, we are yet to see extensive samples from this sensor to see how good it is in real life.

Meanwhile, Redmi will also release a 64MP smartphone this week. The brand has scheduled an event on August 7 in China where it will showcase the new device with the new camera sensor.

Note that Realme is yet to officially confirm this Aug 15 launch event for China.

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Honor 20i Phantom Red Limited Edition released in India

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In June, Honor India had launched the Honor 20i smartphone in India alongside Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro flagship phones. At the launch it was confirmed that the phone will be available in three colors such as Midnight Black, Phantom Blue and Phantom Red. The black and blue editions have been available for purchase since its launch. The Chinese firm has confirmed that the Phantom Red is now available for purchase starting from today.

The Phantom Red is a gradient color that appears red at the top and purple towards the bottom. The new color variant is a Limited Edition. It is now listed on HiHonor India official online store and Flipkart.

Honor 20i Price in India

The Honor 20i smartphone carries a price tag of Rs. 14,999. HDFC bank debit card users can avail 5 percent cashback on Honor 20i. There is a 10 percent discount for Axis Bank Buzz credit card. Flipkart Axis Bank cred it card can also benefit from 5 percent cashback on Flipkart.

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Honor 20i Specifications

The Honor 20i has a 6.21-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Kirin 710 chipset is at the helm of the device. It is equipped with an internal storage of 128 GB. A hybrid SIM slot is available on the device for more storage.

Honor 20i Phantom Red

The rear shell of the Honor 20i has a triple camera setup that includes an f/1.8 aperture 24-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. Placed inside the front notch of the device is an f/2.0 aperture 32-mgeapixel selfie camera.

The Honor 20i has a 3,400mAh battery that supports only 10W charging. The EMUI 9.1 flavored Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. A fingerprint scanner is placed on the rear shell of the Honor 20i. The other features available on the device include rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

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New OPPO Reno phone may debut this month in India, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OPPO has recently launched OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphones in India. A fresh report by The Mobile Indian states that the Chinese manufacturer will launch a third Reno series smartphone in the country. Unfortunately, the publication did not reveal its name or specifications.

Citing sources that are familiar with the development, the publication has stated that the next OPPO Reno for India will be priced at Rs. 35,000 and it may debut by the end of this month. If this info turns out to be true, very soon OPPO India may start teasing on the arrival of the new Reno phone through its social channels.

So far, OPPO has launched three Reno smartphones in China namely, OPPO Reno, Reno 10x Zoom Edition and OPPO Reno Z. Among these, only the Reno Z has not arrived yet in India. There is a possibility that the company may debut the Reno Z smartphone in India or it may launch an entirely new Reno in the country. A recent report had also claimed that the Chinese manufacturer is gearing up to launch as many as 5 to 6 phones in India by October. The report had claimed that the forthcoming phones from A, K and Reno series in the coming months. However, the report did not reveal exact names of the devices.

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OPPO Reno Z Specifications

The OPPO Reno Z features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. It supports full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The ColorOS 6 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. The MediaTek Helio P90 chipset powers the smartphone with 4 GB / 8 GB of RAM. It lacks a microSD card slot but comes with a native storage of 128 GB.

oppo reno z

There is 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system on the backside of the OPPO Reno Z. It has a front camera of 32-megapixel. The 4,035mAh battery of the Reno Z supports 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

In related news, OPPO is expected to soon launch a new A-series phone called OPPO A9sv. Recent reports have revealed that it features 6.5-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 665, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of native storage and 5,000mAh battery.

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Buy Asus ROG 2 Gaming Phone for $599 from Giztop

By
Vinay Patel
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Much to the delight of avid gamers who fancy playing popular games on their mobile phones, the market is teeming with high-end gaming phones. Regrettably, these gaming smartphones aren’t easy on the pocketbook.

ASUS recently took the wraps off its next-generation gaming smartphone dubbed the ASUS ROG Phone 2 (or ASUS ROG 2 Gaming Phone) during an official launch event that took place in China. Following the phone’s launch, Taiwan-based Electronics Company began taking registrations for the gaming phone.

With more than a whopping 2.33 million reservations received on JD.com, the ROG Phone II has already taken the smartphone gaming realm by storm. Taking the phone’s skyrocketing popularity and undying demand into consideration, Giztop is now offering two variants of the Asus ROG Phone 2 at unbeatable prices.

The Asus ROG Phone 2 8GB RAM+128GB ROM variant can now be yours if you are willing to shell out $599. If you fancy having more power and storage capacity on your gaming smartphone, you can go for the other model that ships with 12GB of RAM and offers a hearty 512GB of internal storage capacity.

Currently, up for grabs on Giztop, this Asus ROG Phone 2 12GB RAM+512GB ROM model would set you back $1,049. It is worth mentioning here that you get the phone only in a black color option, regardless of the model you choose.

Aside from packing solid power under the hood, the Asus ROG Phone 2 offers the following features that are likely to sweep mobile gamers off their feet.

  • 6.59-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate
  • An in-display fingerprint scanner
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor
  • Adreno 640 GPU
  • 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS2.1 ROM
  • 48MP+13MP dual AI rear camera
  • 24MP front camera
  • ROG Gaming X mode UI based on Android 9.0 OS
  • 6000mAh battery that supports 30W ROG HyperCharge with Quick Charge 4.0+

You can follow this link to check out the rest of the specifications of the Asus ROG Phone 2 and place your order through Giztop.

Buy Asus ROG Phone 2

OnePlus 6, 6T, 7 and 7 Pro get Android Q Dev Preview 4

By
Airyl Jaszly
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Android Q Developer Preview 4 is now rolling out to OnePlus 6/6T and OnePlus 7/7Pro devices right now, right off the back of the third recent Android Q test download.

Unlike the Open beta programme which updates and upgrades via OTA download, you need to sideload and install the update files even if you are already enrolled in the Developer Preview programme. Installing does give OnePlus owners the opportunity to test-drive Android Q as it evolves ahead of a full release in the coming months.

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Oneplus 7 pro
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It’s worth noting that no official announcement has yet been made over on the Official OnePlus Forums. Instead, the download files have been spotted then reported by several commenters in a thread discussing Preview 3, with the download files now being shared within the thread.

The changelog doesn’t uncover a great deal of what is new. Instead, it just lists ‘System functions improvements’ as the core addition. This likely means that there are quite a few fixes with this update — which is kind of expected given that this a ‘preview’ build after all.

It’s worth noting that OnePlus has also listed some of the issues and problems you may face by installing and running the Q Developer Preview 4 on your OnePlus phone. Some of those include stability issues, app compabibility problems, fingerprint scanner recognition being reset, and Google Pay not working correctly.

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Xiaomi patents a smartphone design with a solar panel on the back

By
Jeet
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Chinese smartphone makers are on the spree of launching unique smartphones with innovative design. Xiaomi, a China-based smartphone maker has patented a smartphone design that packs a solar panel on the phone’s back.

In July last year, Xiaomi Mobile Software had filed a patent application with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) for a smartphone having a solar cell module. The patent included a few sketches of the phone’s design, giving us a look at what we should expect if it ever makes it to the market.

Xiaomi Smartphone Solar Panel

The sketch shows that the smartphone comes with a no-notch display but it’s not clear where the front-facing camera is placed. There’s also no indication of the pop-up module for the front camera. The company could be opting for an in-display camera technology for this one, the technology for which has already been showcased by Xiaomi.

On the backside, the smartphone comes with a dual-camera module with the camera sensors placed vertically and having an LED flash in between both the sensors. There’s no fingerprint sensor on the back panel, confirming the in-display fingerprint sensor module.

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Xiaomi Smartphone Solar Panel

The solar panel is the most noticeable part of the phone, which covers the majority of the phone’s back panel. Surprisingly, the solar panel is thinner than the camera module. Through this integration, it will be possible to charge through the phone via solar energy.

There are a few other companies that have explored the idea of a solar-powered smartphone and now Xiaomi is also working towards the same. However, there’s no information available regarding the phone’s launch. While the patent has been granted, this does not guarantee that the company will actually produce the phone and bring it to the market. It just means that the company is exploring the idea and is working towards it.

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Buy 360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner for Just $399.99 from Gearbest [Coupon]

By
Vinay Patel
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Still riding on the success of its previously launched robot vacuum cleaners including the 360 S5 and the 360 S6, the 360 company has now launched the 360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S7.

 

While the market is teeming with all sorts of vacuum cleaners, it is worth noting that the 360 S7 is still worth choosing over the others. You’d normally end up spending a lot of money on a high-end robot vacuum cleaner, which might not even meet your daily needs.

The 360 S7, on the other hand, offers awe-inspiring features that help you keep your environment clean and tidy, without burning a hole in your pocket. Giving you something more to cheer about, 360 has now teamed-up with Gearbest, bringing the retail price of the 360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner down to just $459.99.

This is a noteworthy 10 percent reduction in the robot vacuum cleaner’s original asking price of $509.92. On top of that, you can use coupon code GIZMOCHIINAS7 from 2019-08-05 13:30:00 to 2019-09-04 21:30:00 to bring the already lowered asking price further down to just $399.99 before placing your order.

An absolute steal at this price, the 360 S7 adopts the LDS Lidar and SLAM algorithm for more efficient cleaning routes planning. You can control the areas it sweeps and mops via APP, or use voice control through Alexa to provide instructions.

Once you install the water tank, the 360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner automatically switches to mopping mode, and switches back to sweeping when you remove the tank. It offers three noiseless, yet effective cleaning modes that produce max 2000Pa suction, max 65dB noise.Image result for 360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner - White

While cleaning carpets, the 360 S7 automatically switches to max mode, which generates a suction power of 2000Pa for deep cleaning. On top of that, this feature-laden robot vacuum cleaner automatically goes back to recharge itself when the power drops below 20 percent.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the 360 S7 Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner and avail the discount, which is available for the white color option. With 3 units already sold, the promo is slated to end in nine days.

 

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Staying true to its reputation for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices, Gearbest is now giving its loyal users something more to cheer about. The Chinese online store has collaborated with Google Express to offer a wide range of products at lowered prices.

In addition to doling out noteworthy discounts on products that have carefully been added to specific categories, Gearbest is giving you a chance to save 20 percent, and get up to $20 off your first order. To avail this discount, all you need to do is to apply coupon code JULY20SAVE at the time of checking out.

You can head straight to this link to check out Google Express online store on Gearbest for an unmissable chance of buying popular products at lowered prices.

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Oppo files new patent for yet another slider phone

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Airyl Jaszly
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The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and OPPO Find X have given a new meaning to the term “slider phone” in recent years. In both cases, their manufacturers have leveraged this form of motion to develop alternatives to the all-too-common display notch. However, unlike the Mi Mix 3, the Find X‘s slider is automatic. This feat of engineering, while innovative, may not have helped the phone’s popularity.

Nevertheless, it appears that a new OPPO has been working on a 2nd generation of this technology. A new patent, allegedly found in the World Intellectual Property Office database, shows a new sliding-phone design from the company. It appears to have the exact same slider mechanism, but with colour images which show the smartphone from all sides.

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The front shows a bezeless display, with rounded edges. The difference is that on the Find X, the two rear-facing cameras are found on the back of the mechanism that slides along with dual selfie-cameras. The patented device has a vertically mounted dual-camera setup and a “V” shaped design on its rear panel. It also has two camera sensors on the slider mechanism.

This novel style also gives the phone the appearance of having a large tick-mark on the back when the slider module is activated. The new patent, apparently granted on August 2, 2019, invites speculation that it may be applied to this year’s rumored Find Z flagship. However, as the rear camera module in its images only has space for 2 lenses, there is no guarantee that this is the case.

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Redmi Note 8 is in works and will be powerful, claims Lu Weibing

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Jeet
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Redmi, after splitting from its parent company Xiaomi earlier this year, launched its much anticipated Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro smartphones. Now, the company’s General Manager has confirmed that Redmi has started working on Redmi Note 8 series phones.

Lu Weibing, Vice President of Xiaomi and General Manager of Redmi has said that the upcoming Redmi Note 8 smartphone will be powerful than its predecessor. Earlier, he had claimed that Redmi will be the first to launch a smartphone powered by MediaTek Helio G90T processor.

Redmi Note 8 Hints

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This has led to the speculations that the Redmi Note 8 will be the smartphone from the company to be powered by the Helio G90T chipset. The company is also working on a 64 MP camera smartphone and the same technology could also be used in the Redmi Note 8.

The MediaTek Helio G90T is the more powerful version of the two processors in MediaTek’s new Helio G90 from the G-series of chipsets. It has 8 processors – 2 x Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.05GHz and 6 x Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz.

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It has an ARM Mali-G76 3EEMC4 processor clocked at 800MHz. It supports up to 10GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 and eMMC 5.1 storage. There’s also an integrated Cat-12 LTE WorldMode modem and Bluetooth 5.0 too. The processor also boasts additional features like HyperGaming Technology, Dual Wakeup word for AI assistants, support for displays with a 90Hz refresh rate, and AI features for the camera.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi has scheduled an event on 7th August in China which is related to the upcoming 64 MP camera smartphone. It’s possible that the company will showcase the technology behind the 64 MP camera phone and the actual launch of the device will take place a few months later.

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Hisense NX passes TENAA, has an unusual design and a big battery

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Habeeb Onawole
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A new Hisense phone has gotten certified by China’s version of the FCC – TENAA. The phone which is listed as the Hisense NX has an unusual design. It doesn’t have a front-facing camera, sports a home button similar to that of an iPhone, and the upper part of the back has a thick bulge.

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The Hisense NX has a 5.45-inch 720 x 1440 display that is surrounded by thick bezels. The top is home to a proximity/light sensor and a slit for the speaker. The chin is significantly thicker as it houses a circular home button similar to that of the older generation iPhones. Flanking this home button on each side are two other physical buttons – a recent apps key on the left and a return key on the right.

The design of the back of the phone is quite unusual. The upper part where the camera sits protrudes before straightening out in the middle and then protruding again at the bottom.

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There is a single camera on the back flanked by an LED flash on the right and a microphone on the left. There is also a small slit at the bottom for the speaker.

The Hisense NX has its power button on the right-hand side of the gold frame. The volume buttons are split into two, with one on each side. Above the volume button on the left is the SIM tray.

TENAA says the phone is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor. There will be three variants – 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB, and 6GB + 128GB. There is also support for storage expansion (128GB max.).

The rear camera of the Hisense NX is a 13MP sensor. There is no fingerprint scanner and since there is no front-facing camera, there is also no Face Unlock. The phone runs Android 9 Pie and packs a 4900mAh battery with support for fast charging.

The Hisense NX is not only thick at 20.6 millimeters but is also pretty heavy at 260 grams. It measures 168.45 millimeters in length and is 77.8 millimeters wide. There will be only one color variant available and it is called Pearl White.

(Source)

 

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Buy WalkingPad A1 and Xiaomi WalkingPad A1 Pro Walking Machines at Lowered Prices [Coupons Inside]

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Vinay Patel
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With more and more people focusing on leading a healthier lifestyle, the fitness industry has seen tremendous growth in the past few years.

The market is brimming with all sorts of fitness products that help you track your overall health to achieve your fitness goals. On the downside, these devices usually carry steep price tags. Gym equipment such as a walking machine would you set you back a pretty penny on both online, as well as offline stores.

To make its well-received WalkingPad A1 and WalkingPad A1 Pro walking machines available to those on a tight budget at lowered prices, Xiaomi has teamed up with Gearbest and GeekBuying. We will not only shed light on the discounts but also show how you can save more money at checkout.

WalkingPad A1 Foldable Fitness Walking Machine – Gearbest

Marketed as a fashionable walking machine, the WalkingPad A1 from Xiaomi youpin usually retails for $472.70. As part of its latest Flash Sale, Gearbest is now offering it for a considerably reduced price of just $355.99.

If that doesn’t impress you much, you can extend this 25 percent discount by applying coupon code GBWKPA1EU during the checkout process. The coupon helps you get an extra $6 off, by reducing the retail price of the WalkingPad A1 to just $349.99.Image result for WalkingPad A1 Foldable Fitness Walking Machine from Xiaomi youpin - Gray EU Plug

An absolute bargain at this price, the WalkingPad A1 Foldable Fitness Walking Machine adopts IML technology for the panel and sandblasting texture cladding technology for the body, maintaining a simplistic, yet durable style. It comes with an embedded LED display under low light transmittance ABS panel.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the WalkingPad A1 Foldable Fitness Walking Machine and avail the discount, which will be valid for the remaining pieces for four days.

 

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Xiaomi WalkingPad A1 Pro Walking Machine – GeekBuying

The WalkingPad A1 Pro uses a simple, scientific design and adopts the IML technology for the panel. It has a hidden LED light unit which is easy to read while walking. Housed in an aluminum alloy structure, the WalkingPad A1 Pro weighs in at just 100kg so you can carry it everywhere you go.

The Xiaomi WalkingPad A1 Pro Walking Machine usually retails for $649.99, but you can now buy it for just $549.99 from GeekBuying. Moreover, you can even extend this 15 percent discount by applying coupon code 3IUBIQIH at the time of checking out.

 

The above-mentioned coupon helps you save $10 more before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the already lowered asking price of the Xiaomi WalkingPad A1 Pro further down to only $539.99 by applying the coupon during the checkout process.

You can click here to visit the promotion page to avail the discount and take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

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Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone to be available in limited quantity from next month

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Jeet
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Huawei Mate X, the Chinese giant’s first 5G as well as the first foldable smartphone, is finally all set to go on sale from next month. As per the reports, the smartphone will be launched at the Huawei Developer Conference in the coming days.

The report further adds that while the phone will be launched in a few days, interested buyers will have to wait till September to purchase the device. Also, because of the complex design, the company will be putting a limited quantity on sale because of the production and supply chain concerns.

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The Huawei Mate X smartphone was initially set to launch in June this year but the sale was delayed to ensure its durable design after the Samsung Galaxy Fold fiasco. The smartphone has now received all the required certifications to launch, so the phone’s launch in China is not far away.

The smartphone comes with what the company calls is “Falcon Wing Design”. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold, it folds completely flat with no visible gap. The company says that the hinge system used in the phone is patented and has over 100 components.

The Huawei Mate X features a large 8-inch screen with a 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution and an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded with pretty thin bezels. When folded, it transforms into a dual-display phone – one side is a 6.6-inch (2480 x 1148 pixels) 19.5:9 display while the other is a 6.38-inch (2480 x 892 pixels) 25:9 display.

Huawei Mate X

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Under the hood, it is powered by the company’s own Kirin 980 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has dual SIM support (nano only) but only SIM 1 supports 5G. You can also swap out the second SIM card for Huawei’s NM card (256GB max.). It comes with the 7nm Balong 5000 modem which brings 5G support to the device.

It features three cameras on the back, which also double as the selfie cameras. The cameras were co-developed with Leica and are made up of a 40MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens.

Huawei Mate X

The phone runs the EMUI 9.1.1 custom interface, which is based on Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box. As for the connectivity options, the device supports NFC, dual-frequency GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, and USB Type-C port.

The device has two built-in batteries, which offers a total capacity of 4,500mAh. Huawei has also debuted its new SupercCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. The company claims that the new SuperCharge allows users to charge the device from empty to 85 percent in just 30 minutes.

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