Chinese smartphone manufacturers are gearing up to launch their first 5G phones in China. Towards the end of July, ZTE had started with the reservations of the Axon 10 Pro 5G phone in China. At that time, it did not confirm on the exact release date. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed that the Axon 10 Pro 5G is now available for purchase through online platforms like ZTE Mall, JD, Suning, Tmall and more.
The Axon 10 Pro 5G has landed in China with a price tag of 4,999 Yuan. By this, it has become the first 5G phone to be available for purchase in China. The handset is equipped with a hybrid SIM slot. The phone does not allow users to use two 5G SIMs at the same time. Users can use a 5G SIM and a 4G SIM simultaneously. The second SIM slot also doubles up as a microSD card slot.
The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G that features a metal and a glass combination body measures 159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9mm and it weighs 175 grams. It is fitted with a 6.47-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop-type notch. The display supports full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and it is integrated with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powers the Axon 10 Pro 5G smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM. The presence of X50 5G modem brings forth 5G connectivity on the device. The native storage of the smartphone is 128 GB. The handset boots to Android 9 Pie OS that is overlaid with ZTE’s MiFavor 9.1 UI. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4+ fast charging technology and wireless charging.
The front notch of the Axon 10 Pro 5G has a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The rear side of the phone has an LED flash assisted triple camera setup. It comprises of a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel sensor with OIS, an ultrawide 20-megapixel sensor and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with OIS support and 3x optical zoom support. The smartphone supports 20x hybrid zoom.
In the previous month, an OPPO phone with a model number of CPH1931 was spotted on the database of Bluetooth SIG. The Bluetooth SIG listing had revealed some of the key specifications of the smartphone. Today, key details of an OPPO phone with model number PCHM10 have surfaced. The leaked specifications of the smartphone suggest that PCHM10 and CPH1931 could be the same phone since they have identical specs. The PCHM10 could be China-country variant whereas CPH1931 could be the model number of its international edition. Also, it is speculated that it could be the forthcoming OPPO A9s smartphone.
SlashLeaks has come across an OPPO remote test website listing of the purported OPPO A9s with PCHM10 model number. It reveals that the handset is fueled by 1.8GHz octa-core processor by Qualcomm that includes Adreno 610 graphics. The other image reveals that it is fueled by Snapdragon 6125 which refers to the Snapdragon 665 that was first seen on the Xiaomi Mi CC9e handset. The SoC is supported by 4 GB of RAM.
The size of its display is not mentioned. However, it reveals that the display supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 and it offers a pixel density of 298ppi. The device has a built-in storage of 128 GB. The handset boots to Android 9 Pie OS that is customized with ColorOS 6.0.1. It has also received August month’s Android security update.
Shown below is the Geekbench benchmark listing of the OPPO PCHM10. Trinket mentioned in the motherboard field reminds of Snapdragon 665 powered Mi CC9e’s Geekbench listing which also had its processor mentioned as trinket. It further reveals that the device has 4 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie OS. It has scored 1560 and 5305 respectively in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench.
In July, a Bluetooth SIG listing of OPPO CPH1931 was spotted. It revealed that the phone features 6.5-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 665 chipset, 5,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi support. Since the OPPO PCHM10 and CPH1931 have SD665 onboard, they may not be different devices. So, CPH1931 Bluetooth SIG listing may belong to the rumored OPPO A9s.
Now that plenty of details of the OPPO A9s have appeared, its arrival could be close at hand.
Many mobile phone manufacturers and operators have adopted numerous methods to create their own products using 5G since the issuance of 5G licenses.
Digital advertising, the PPT of the conference, the banner of the mobile phone store downstairs are few platforms are some of the widely publicized propagandas that suggest we are on the verge of fully entering the 5G era.
While domestic operators are already `gearing up for 5G, it is worth noting that we are still considerably far from truly making our foray into the 5G ecosystem. Despite currently being into the 4G era, the primary tool for communication today i.e. the mobile phone has already taken steps in the 5G direction.
Earlier this month, Huawei took the wraps off its first commercial 5G smartphone in China. Dubbed as the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), this recently unveiled phone supports the Barron 5000 baseband, unlike the Mate 20 X. For those unaware, the Barron 5000 baseband is compatible with 5G network of NSA and SA networking. This is usually referred to as “dual-mode 5G.”
Supporting 5G connectivity, it is interesting to learn what the Huawei Mate 20 X(5G) will bring to the table. It remains to be seen exactly how will supporting 5G connection affect the phone’s battery life, or change its heat. The other burning question on everyone’s mind at the moment is where is 5G network now, and will it live up to the hype by offering faster connectivity?
This gave us a perfect opportunity to carry out a product interpretation and evaluate 5G signal of the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G).
Barong 5000 first look
I was taken back in time as soon as I switch the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) smartphone on, given that it is based on Mate 20 X upgrade. I had a chance to check out the Mate 20 X at the London conference in October last year, and since then I did not get an opportunity to hold such a large mobile phone. Much to my delight, I have finally reunited with it like two friends meeting after a long time.
Sporting a mammoth 7.2 inches display, the Mate 20 X is almost like a mini-computer. A mobile device with that kind of display would have been added to a tablet phone category about five years ago, but thanks to the emphasis on screen ratio, I don’t mind carrying this big-screen mobile phone in my trouser pocket.
The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) retains the Mate 20 X design, featuring a 7.2-inch display with 2244 x 1080 pixels resolution, rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint recognition, and the four-eye three-camera associated with the Mate 20 Series.
Including the 5G module did not drastically increase the phone’s weight. On the book data, the new machine weighs in at 233 grams, which is not a big difference with the Mate 20 X.
Aside from being housed in a mammoth form factor, the Mate 20 X (5G) has to lot to offer. The aesthetics of the phone itself will convince you that it is Huawei’s Mate 20 X (5G) version.
For instance, the 5G logo is clearly displayed on the back of the phone. Moreover, the back of the fuselage uses the same texture as the Mate 20 Pro and uses a cool color.
It grabbed my attention, reminding me of Jaguar classic British green.
Aside from that, the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has undergone a radical overhaul in terms of configuration. Not only does the phone supports Baron 5000 baseband, uses the SoC Kirin 980, but it also ships with 8GB of RAM and offers a hearty 256GB of internal storage capacity.
Alternatively, we can expand the storage capacity of the phone via the NM card.
Barong 5000. Photo from: Nikkei News Net
On top of that, the phone supports Huawei’s own SuperCharge 40W super fast charge. The addition of a larger 5G module may have forced Huawei to redesign the area of the new module by reducing the battery compartment space.
While the non 5G version is backed by a 5000mAh battery, the Mate 20 X (5G) draws its juices from a slightly smaller 4200mAh battery because of the data.
There are hardly any changes in the camera and system configuration departments for the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and Mate 20 X. They house a 40-megapixel wide-angle, 20-megapixel super-wide-angle and 8-megapixel telephoto.
The system runs EMUI 9.1 OS and supports Turbo 3.0.
City 5G cover ratio exceeds expectations
Note: Even before 5G enabled mobile phones are made available to the public, the layout of the 5G base station had begun.
According to the China Unicom’s plan, which was revealed in April this year, the telecom will continue to cover 5G networks along with 33 hotspots in 7 cities in China within 2019. China Unicom plans to customize 5G networks in N cities at the same time.
The seven cities include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Xiong’an. China Unicom is gearing up to open 5G commercial by next year.
While the Guangzhou based 5G base station is still in the works, you can get a strong 5G signal in the downtown area of Guangzhou with the Mate 20 X (5G).
We are in the WeChat headquarters park, Guangzhou Tower, Zhujiang New Town. Even the west of the city gets a full 5G coverage.
Thanks to this strong signal, I decided to write a manuscript at my residence. Aside from the 5G signal, there’s also a green axis keyboard that doesn’t matter how loud it is.
Moreover, other areas including subways and some indoor venues are also receiving 5G signals. In the Pearl River New City, the signal goes back to 4G as soon as you enter the mall. When you put even a foot outside the mall, you will start receiving 5G signal again.
Fortunately, I found a Starbucks with a 5G signal on the way to the test. I bought a cup of coffee inside.
Wait, I might be the first person in Guangzhou to buy coffee with 5G?
The measured peak value is 6 times that of 4G, and the speed can continue to increase.
Much to my surprise, the 5G speed in Guangzhou is quite impressive. This significant improvement in the speed has redefined my understanding of the mobile network speeds.
In the test of 5 random scenes of Speed Test, 5G can get test scores of multiple times of 4G network speed.
The 666 Mbps downlink and the 71.7 Mbps uplink rate tested under the Guangzhou Tower (node: Guangzhou Telecom, Ping value 14 ms) was the best performance.
If you convert this to a wired network, it compares to a broadband speed of 500 to 600M, which is still a whopping six times faster than the speed offered by the existing 4G network.
Before we began the road test, my colleague also grabs a cup of coffee. He noted, “Guangzhou’s 5G is still testing, and the speed will not exceed 500 Mbps.” By the time I complete this review, it looks like the speed will reduce.
Future Society in Guangzhou Tianhe North is the first 5G commercial pilot area
It is worth noting that the 666 Mbps downlink does not represent the peak of 5G speed. The theoretical data suggests that the fastest 5G downlink speed is 1GBPS. Moreover, local media have achieved a staggering 1110 Mbps speed on their road tests.
In other words, the 666 Mbps is merely 70% of the 5G peak, and the speed is likely to go up.
As far as the fundamental impact on 5G signals and speed is concerned, it alludes to the coverage between base stations. Just for the sake of an instance, when I am in the Tent Creative Park in Kecun, the coverage of the Pearl River is 5G.
However, as soon as I cross the Pazhou Bridge, the 5G signal drops down to just a single grid. Interestingly, once I get off the bridge to the Pearl River New City, the 5G signal will be fully resumed.
It seems safe to say that there is a considerable coverage area between 5G base stations, and this is highly influenced by the gaps between the base stations.
Download Eminem’s album with 5G
Even with the 3G signal, the 5G downlink speed reaches 4M/s~6M/s, allowing you to download a 20 MB volume of music in only about 2 seconds.
I felt the software download part of this test was truly impressive. In fact, under the optimization of each vendor’s own software store, the 4G network download software has reached a considerable speed, and it can download a 50 MB program in just a few seconds.
Download apps in 5G batches
This mediocre speed of 90 points has propelled to 150 points in this 5G era. What you see here may seem unbelievable and I was kind of worried about the downloading speed of 70MB/s I was getting. It took only a second to download a program of 100MB size.
Before I could press the “Pause” button, the app was already installed.
When it comes to the 1080P video that you can find in the mainstream of video websites, I can afford to ignore the waiting time of the signal when I am getting a full 5G signal.
I’d like to clarify that this is not a local video that I downloaded. You can easily achieve 0 waiting when downloading a local video with 5G connectivity.
You and I will care about heat dissipation and power consumption
Will 5G make the phone hot? Will 5G make the battery life worse?
Multiple reports about 5G surfaced online last year, leaving us all anxious about the prospects of 5G mobile phones. You cannot discount the fact that the design, heat and power consumption of the mobile phone will change after the 5G module is added to the phone of the 4G generation.
But much to our relief, heat, and power are two factors that the manufacturer can take care of. After downloading the 900MB update package with Huawei Mate 20 X (5G), the phone’s body temperature increased from 27 ° C to 35.5 ° C. I noticed that the lower part of the camera warmer; however, it was not as bad as I expected it to be.
As for power consumption, I 10:33 taken from the video to start using mobile phones (100%), to measure the speed in dual card + 5G WiFi throughout the state, software downloads, video playback, micro-letters, the last game update. At 7:42 pm, the phone shows 20% of the remaining battery.
At this point, the total battery life is 9 hours and 8 minutes, which is similar to the 4G mobile phone of the same capacity.
Ultra-high-speed 5G, the future has arrived
A first terminal supporting apparatus is confirmed 5G network, should be on the folding panel MWC 2019 appearance models Huawei Mate X, and its common point between the maximum 20 X 5G Mate, both sitting should be greater Dimensional body.
Rather than worrying about the performance of the 5G era will bring, it is worth noting that the increased size of the fuselage will provide more space internally. Compared to the current 4G generation, it utilizes little battery space. As a result, manufacturers can easily add a 5G baseband chip inside. Taking up time and development costs into consideration, Mate series only Mate 7.2-inch screen seems to be the most ideal 20 X 5G.
Despite the battery capacity reducing from 5000 mAh to 4200 mAh, Huawei Mate 20X 5G battery capacity still represents a large battery of endurance tests, as the result of the foregoing. With the addition of 5G network, mobile phones will be consuming more power, but the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G will still be able to retain the normal power level of “one day at a time.”
While there are quite a few 5G-enabled mobile phones slated to hit the store shelves shortly, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is the first handset to receive the network access license for 5G terminal telecom equipment in China. Moreover, it is the only 5G dual that simultaneously supports SA / NSA.
A Ministry of Industry and Information Technology spokesperson pointed out that from next year onwards, it will be necessary for 5G terminals to have the SA mode to enter the network. In other words, terminals that solely support NSA networking will be banned from network next year. There will be a full fully transition to the SA 5G network soon.
Therefore, in some people’s opinion, the Mate 20 X 5G is a truly 5G mobile phone.
With 5G commercial licenses being issued, and the successful foray of 5G terminals, operators and terminal manufacturers have come up with publicity campaigns for 5G. They suggest we are all set to embrace the 5G era with both hands. From our personal experience, we realized that 5G signals are not too hard to find either.
Nevertheless, the data rate will see a significant hike with the improvement of each generation. The changes in mobile internet that come as part and parcel of increased network speed are usually unclear during the initial stage of its popularization.
Just like 3G gave us apps, 4G introduced mobile payments, mobile online games, short videos, smart homes and more, we are quite excited to see what 5G networks bring to the table, although we are absolutely clueless about its potential at this moment.
For now, we know that we can expect a high rate of 5G networks, low latency, and the ability to do things faster than the 4G network.
The OnePlus 7 Pro is just two months old but a successor is already in development. Going by the tradition for the past few years, this successor is expected to add a “T” suffix to its name and launch as the OnePlus 7T Pro. Alleged live photos of the phone have now surfaced online.
The photos show the OnePlus 7T Pro in a case that hides its design. The clearer one of the two images shows that the phone doesn’t have a notch nor punch hole. The display is also slightly curved on the sides like the OnePlus 7 Pro. However, the speaker above the display is more visible than that of the OnePlus 7 Pro. This image also shows the phone is running a beta version of Android Q.
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OnePlus 7T Pro
OnePlus 7T Pro
If OnePlus isn’t changing the design, we can expect the phone will also have a pop-up selfie camera. The major changes will be under the hood such as the new Snapdragon 855 Plus, upgraded cameras, possibly a bigger battery capacity and maybe, just maybe, wireless charging. We can also expect the OnePlus 7T Pro to come in new color variants.
The phone is not expected to arrive until November, going by the release dates of the OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 5T, and OnePlus 6T. So we still have three months of waiting. However, before the official announcement, we can be sure there will already be more details about the phone.
The poster which was shared on Twitter by Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings). The poster which has a camera shutter design has a tagline that reads “Images of The Future”. At the top-right corner sits the Redmi and Mi logos.
We are not sure if the phone will actually launch on that day as a rough translation of the text below the tag line seems to hint that the event is a showcase of the future of mobile photography and not the phone itself. This is just speculation, so take it with a grain of salt.
Ice Universe said the phone will launch this month, so we may get more details about the device at Wednesday’s event if it doesn’t actually launch on that day.
Realme’s August 8 event is also said to be a demo too and not a proper phone launch according to the tweet below by Sudhanshu Ambhore.
The new 64MP camera technology is expected to change the mobile photography game but a lot of folks are not excited as the 64MP sensor uses Pixel Binning just like the 48MP camera. In this case, it combines four 16MP shots into a 64MP image that is brighter when you shoot in low-light.
Xiaomi has taken the wraps off its second gaming laptop – the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019. The laptop packs impressive specs and has a starting price of ¥7499 (~$1080).
Design
With respect to design, the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 looks no different from last year’s model. You have the same number of ports and vents, a 15.6-inch display with the same bezel size, and the exact keyboard layout. However, we do feel like the 2019 version comes in a darker shade of black.
Specs
While the design hasn’t changed, a lot has changed under the hood. But before that, it is important to mention that the display has an interesting new feature. It is still 15.6-inches, has the same 81% screen-to-body ratio, and 72% color gamut. On top of all that, it adds a 144Hz refresh rate for much smoother gameplay.
The Mi Gaming Laptop comes in three variants:
Base model
9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H processor (base frequency 2.4GHz, Turbo Boost 4.1GHz)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
8GB DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
512GB PCIe SSD
144Hz High Refresh Rate Full HD display
High-end model
9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor (base frequency 2.6GHz, Turbo Boost 4.5GHz)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
512GB PCIe SSD
144Hz High Refresh Rate Full HD display
Top model
9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor (base frequency 2.6GHz, Turbo Boost 4.5GHz)
NVIDIA GeForce RTXTM 2060
16GB(2 x 8GB) DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
512GB PCIe SSD
144Hz High Refresh Rate Full HD display
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All the model have dual-band WI-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x 3W speakers, Dolby Audio, and a 1MP HD webcam. For ports, there are 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x Ethernet port, 1 x microphone port, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x HDMI output port, and a 3-in-1 card reader. Although the dimensions are still the same (364 x 265.2 x 20.9 mm), the 2019 version weighs a tiny bit less at 2.6kg against last year’s model which is 2.7kg.
The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 also has a 4-color LED-backlit keyboard with 3 different modes, a glass touchpad with multiple gesture control, and ships with Windows 10 Home. It has a 55Whr battery that should provide up to 4.5 hours of video playback, 4 hours of video streaming, and 4.5 hours of web browsing.
Price and Availability
The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 will sell for ¥7499 (~$1080) for the base model. The high-end model will sell for ¥8599 (~$1239). The top model, which is the only one available for pre-order on Mi.com will sell for ¥8999 (~$1297). There is no info on when the first sale will be.
A Xiaomi phone with the model number M1906GT was recently certified by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Other than this model number, nothing else is known about this phone. However, there are speculations as to which device it might be.
Some say this may be the Helio G90T phone Xiaomi/Redmi revealed it will launch soon. Lu Weibing, head of Redmi, was at the launch of the Helio G90 series and he revealed that the company will launch a phone powered by the chipset. He added that the phone will be available globally and not just in China.
In addition, apart from the Helio G90T phone, Redmi will launch a phone with a 64MP camera. There are reports that the Redmi phone will launch this month. Seeing as that has a more definite time-frame albeit unconfirmed, the Xiaomi M1906GT is most likely the Redmi phone with a 64MP camera.
Other than having a 64MP sensor, the only other thing we know is that the phone will have quad rear cameras. Its display size and type, processor, and battery capacity are unknown. However, more details should surface in the coming days if it is the device that got certified.
Gaming smartphones are slowly becoming a trend, and it is not a case given how important mobile gaming is becoming thanks to a lot of titles which are among the most played games out there. And let’s not talk about cloud gaming which will soon become popular and it will allow playing demanding games for PC and consoles even on smartphones. A few days ago, a new generation of gaming phones started popping up: Asus launched the ROG Phone 2 and Xiaomi announced the Black Shark 2 Pro a few days ago. They are the world’s first phones with the new Snapdragon 855+ chipset and that is why we decided to compare them with the other main gaming phones in the market. Today, it is the turn of the Black Shark 2 Pro which challenges Nubia Red Magic 3 and Vivo iQOO.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO vs Nubia Red Magic 3
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Vivo iQOO
Nubia Red Magic 3
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.6 x 75 x 8.8 mm, 205 grams
157.7 x 75.2 x 8.5 mm
171.7 x 78.5 x 9.7 mm, 215 grams
DISPLAY
6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, AMOLED
6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, AMOLED
6.65 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 388 ppi, AMOLED
Dual 48 + 12 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 12 + 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4
12 MP front camera
48 MP f/1.7
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4000 mAh, Fast Charging 27W
4000 mAh, Fast Charging 44W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
No matter which phone you choose: you will get very nice gaming-centric aesthetics, but there is an important difference between Vivo iQOO and its rivals. The first has a traditional premium design just like most of the other high-end phones, while Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 3 have an aggressive gaming-centric design. Vivo iQOO still has LED lights on its back and it even features capacitive triggers, but if you are a real gamer and you want a totally appropriate design with even better gaming-centric features, you should go either for the Black Shark 2 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 3. Given that I mostly care about having an elegant and compact design, I would choose the Vivo iQOO. But it is all about tastes.
Display
A wide diagonal of 6.65 inches, a high 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage and even a high 90 Hz refresh ratio: Nubia Red Magic 3 simply has an amazing display, especially for gaming lovers. The presence of a so high refresh ratio makes me prefer this device over the Black Shark 2 Pro, but this does not mean it does not have a nice display as well, especially if we consider its 240 Hz touch-sensing experience and its 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. But note that it lacks a 90 Hz refresh ratio and it has a smaller panel. Vivo iQOO does not offer the best color reproduction and neither high responsiveness, but unlike the Red Magic 3, it features an in-display fingerprint reader.
Specs & Software
The presence of the Snapdragon 855+ chipset makes the Black Shark 2 Pro the device with the highest performance (and not only in this trio, given that it recently obtained the highest AnTuTu score ever). In case you missed it, Snapdragon 855+ is an overclocked upgrade of the Snapdragon 855 which offers a higher clock frequency (2.96 GHz instead of 2.84 GHz) and 15 percent better graphics performances. However, do not underestimate the Nubia Red Magic 3 and its air cooling system which integrates a real fan running at 14,000 rpm: a perfect solution for long gaming sessions and hot weather.
Camera
The best camera seems to belong to the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: we are talking about a rear setup including a 48 MP main sensor and a secondary telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom. It provides the highest detail and it is also very versatile. Right after, we got the Vivo iQOO with its triple camera including an ultrawide sensor and a depth sensor.
Battery
Given its 5000 mAh capacity, the battery found on the Nubia Red Magic 3 lasts longer than both Black Shark 2 Pro and Vivo iQOO, despite the phone features a bigger display.
Price
Prices are similar: they start from €450/$500 and €400/$445 (respectively) for Black Shark 2 Pro and Vivo iQOO, while Nubia Red Magic 3 costs €500/$556. At the end of the day, despite Black Shark 2 Pro has a more powerful SoC, I prefer the Nubia Red Magic 3 due to its amazing cooling system, its higher refresh ratio, its wider display, and its bigger battery. But if you want a better camera and max performance, go for the Black Shark 2 Pro.
A few days ago, Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S6 – the most powerful Android Tablet today. If you purchase the BookCover keyboard and switch to DeX mode, you get an Android device suited for office work.
What if you don’t like Android? Then you may want to wait for the Galaxy Book S, a computer powered by the same Snapdragon 855 chipset as the Tab S6 but which runs Windows 10. Ahead of its release, press renders of the device have surfaced on the web, thanks to Evan Blass.
Initially, we thought the Galaxy Book S will be a 2-in-1, but these pictures show that is not the case. The screen isn’t detachable as you can see. We also can’t confirm if it supports touch input and stylus input as there is no S Pen in the photo.
The Galaxy S Book has a full-sized QWERTY keyboard and a moderately-sized touchpad. The screen has slim bezels on the sides and the top. On the left side of the computer are a USB-C port and what appears to be an audio jack. The picture doesn’t show the right side of the device.
The Galaxy Book S doesn’t have a release date yet but it may not be far off. Geekbench revealed it will have 8GB of RAM and its Bluetooth certification says it has Bluetooth 5.0.
The launch of the Galaxy Note10 series is a few days away and the leaks keep pouring in. The latest is the retail price for both phones in Europe and the US.
According to Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24), the Galaxy Note10 will have a starting price of €949. This is for the 256GB variant. If you want the Galaxy Note10+, you will have to pay €1099 for the 256GB version. If you want double the storage, you will shell out €1199 for the 512GB version. He adds that there may be slight differences in the price between countries.
In a separate tweet, he said the starting price of the Galaxy Note10 will be £899 in the UK while that of the Galaxy Note10+ is £999.
Roland Quandt is the source for the US pricing and he said the Galaxy Note10 will sell for $949 for the 256GB version. The Galaxy Note10+ will have a $1099 price tag, for the 256GB version. There is no pricing for the 512GB models.
Samsung will definitely add amazing gifts for those who pre-order the Galaxy Note10 duo. As is the tradition, the gifts will vary depending on the market.
The Galaxy Note10 series will come with Infinity-O displays which has a small hole in the middle of the screen for the front-facing camera. Depending on the market, there will either be a Snapdragon 855 processor or an Exynos 9825 processor. The Galaxy Note10 will have three rear cameras while the Galaxy Note10+ will have four. Both will support wireless charging and wired fast charging. Unfortunately, they won’t have an audio jack.
Designed to ‘Connect the Future,’ the Mate 20 X 5G smartphone from Huawei is simply irresistible. It boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specs that can sweep tech buffs off their feet.
While it is hardly surprising that a Huawei-branded phone has so much to offer in terms of features and specs, it is obvious that a top-end, the feature-rich handset won’t come cheap. Keeping in line with this, the Mate20 X 8GB RAM+256GB ROM variant has gone up for pre-order bearing a staggering $1451.99 price tag on GeekBuying.
In a bid to make the phone available to those on a tight budget, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is offering the Mate 20 X 5G smartphone for a lowered price of just $1196.99. This is a noteworthy 18 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price.
An absolute steal at this price, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G smartphone sports a mammoth 7.2-inch capacitive touch screen with an FHD+ screen resolution of 2244×1080 pixels. It packs Huawei’s Kirin 980 + Balong 5000, Octa-Core 2 x Cortex-A76 Based processor along with Mali G76 720MHz GPU, under the hood.
On the photography front, the dual-SIM phone houses a triple camera setup comprising 40.0MP+20.0MP+8.0MP cameras at the back. Upfront, there’s a 24.0MP camera for selfies and video calling. It runs EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS and is backed by a 4200mAh built-in battery.
You can visit this link to check out the full specification of the Mate 20 X and avail the discount, which will be valid for the Emerald Green color option of the smartphone. Note that the phone is slated to ship in thirty-three days.
However, launching the first phone with a particular feature is one thing. How it measures up to that of the competition is another. Which explains why Redmi will also be announcing its own 64MP phone.
By the way, this month, Redmi will also release a 64MP camera phone, Samsung also restarted plans to launch 64MP A series phones in September-October.
According to Ice Universe, Redmi will announce its own 64MP phone this month (August) too but there is no date yet. We can’t say if it will be shortly after Realme’s launch or much later. What we can say is that there sure will be a lot of posts and videos comparing both phones.
So if you are looking forward to buying Realme’s 64MP quad-camera phone, you may want to wait for Redmi’s phone to launch before settling on which to buy. Redmi already shared a camera sample from the phone last month. It will also have four rear cameras like the Realme phone.
Ice Universe also revealed that Samsung will launch its own 64MP phone much later. It will be a Galaxy A phone and should arrive between September and October.
Gearbest has a reputation for offering China’s best electronic items at unbeatable prices. Staying true to its notoriety, the Chinese online store has launched a special promotion dubbed, 2019 Back to School Dorm Life Big Discount Best Deals.
As part of this recently kicked-off promo, Gearbest is doling out noteworthy discounts on a wide selection of school essentials. These heavily-discounted products have carefully been added to specific categories to simplify and expedite the search process.
The first section called Super Coupon features the Lenovo HX06H Smart Bracelet Sports Watch and Aqara ZHWG11LM WiFi Zigbee Smart Gateway, both carrying lowered price tags. While the smart bracelet would normally set you back $24.18, you can now buy it for just $9.99.
Likewise, the Aqara ZHWG11LM WiFi Zigbee Smart Gateway usually retails for $67.47 but thanks to a 23 percent discount, you can now buy it for just $51.99. Those who pay using their PayPal accounts can take advantage of the coupon code PAYPAL6% and save more money before placing their order.
The following section is called Essential Computer Gear and it is crammed with all sorts of laptops, and mini PCs. More importantly, these products have gone up for sale carrying considerably reduced prices.
For the sake of an instance, you can avail a noteworthy 34 percent discount on the Teclast F5R laptop that normally retails for $502.27 on both online, as well as offline stores. In other words, this feature-laden laptop can now be yours for just $329.99.
The Study & Relax with Tech category features smart wearable gadgets and a slew of other devices that come in handy in day to day life of students. Each item included in this category will be available for reduced prices, but only for a limited period.
Those who have restlessly been waiting for smartphones and mobile phone accessories prices to drop can head straight to the Powerhouse Phone Deals section. Gearbest has added all sorts of mobile phones and amazing phone accessories in this section for students who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a top-end handset.
If you want to look cool in school without breaking the bank, you might want to check out the concluding section called Back to Cool Styles. You can get significant discounts on various cool gadgets, accessories, clothes, etc in this category.
The above-mentioned section includes everything from a USB Charging Chest Bag Casual Fashion to 3D Summer New Personality Abdominal Muscle Printing Men’s Short-Sleeved T-shirt. It is worth noting that all items available under this section carry great discounts.
To take full advantage of the discounts, all you need to do is to visit the promotion page by clicking here.
If you have restlessly been looking for an inexpensive voice translator that supports multiple languages, the Iflytek WIFI+4G 34 Languages Intelligent Voice Translator might just fill the bill.
Supporting up to a whopping 34 languages, the Iflytek WIFI+4G 34 Languages Intelligent Voice Translator can translate each language to each other. Moreover, you can use it while communicating face to face to effectively solve communication obstacles.
The Iflytek WIFI+4G 34 Languages Intelligent Voice Translator produces the most accurate translation results in real-time, and responses within seconds. On top of that, it adopts the intelligent voice recognition technology to expedite and simplify cross-language communication.
This Iflytek branded voice translator sports an easy-to-read 2.4 touch screen that shows recognized and translated content, allowing you to read, as well as listen from it. Aside from that, it is housed in a compact body so that you can carry it everywhere you go.
The languages it supports include Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Thai, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese,Vietnamese, Greek, Malay, Czech, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Swedish, Turkish, Arabic, Urals, Hebrew, Hindi,Croatian, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Telmi, Bulgarian, Catalan, and Slovenian.
The Iflytek WIFI+4G 34 Languages Intelligent Voice Translator usually retails for $529.99, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of only $459.99 from GeekBuying. As if that weren’t enough, you can save $60.99 more with the help of coupon code 3GU4C6UY.
In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the voice translator further down to just $399 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout. You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires.
Established in 2014, Huami is now the world’s largest wearable device company. With a whopping 17.1 percent global market share, the brand has sold more than 50 million units until now.
Huami offers a wide range of fashionable activity trackers under its popular Amazfit brand. Despite carrying considerably steep price tags, these fitness gadgets are quite popular among those who fancy keeping a track of their health and monitoring various activities.
Those on a tight budget usually have to hold themselves back from spending a lot of money on these smart wearables, but we got their backs. We will show how you can buy the Huami Amazfit Stratos 2S sports smartwatch and the Huami Amazfit Cor 2 fitness smartband from GearVita without emptying your pocket.
Huami Amazfit Stratos 2S Bluetooth Sports Smartwatch
Touted as a perfect personal health tracker, the Xiaomi Amazfit 2S Sports Smartwatch offers an ultra-long battery life with a standby of about five days and consumes less power. It comes with 512MB of RAM and offers a hearty 4GB of internal storage capacity for you to store your favorite pictures, videos, etc.
The global version of the Huami Amazfit Stratos 2S Bluetooth Sports Smartwatch has gone up for sale bearing a $239.99 price tag on GearVita. You can apply coupon code ROStratos2S and get $60 off before you click the ‘Place your Order’ button.
After applying the aforesaid coupon, you can buy the Huami Amazfit Stratos 2S Bluetooth Sports Smartwatch for a lowered price of just $179.99. You can visit this link to use the coupon before it expires.
Sporting a 1.23 Inch Capacitive Color IPS touch screen with HD resolution of 80 x 160 pixel, the Huami Amazfit Cor 2 is a must-have fitness smartband if you are a fitness enthusiast. Housed in a robust 316L stainless steel frame, the device uses corning gorilla glass material on top for added protection.
The Amazfit Cor 2 adopts the reflective display technology to ensure the dial is always bright without black screen. Certified to 5ATM standards, the smartband features a built-in PPG heart rate sensor, call reminder, and offers up to 15 days standby time with a 160mAh battery capacity.
The Huami Amazfit Cor 2 would normally set you back $59.99 on GearVita, but you can use coupon code ROHMCor2 at the time of checking out and save $18. In other words, you can bring the original asking price of the fitness smartband down to just $41.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon.
You can follow this link to take advantage of the coupon, which is slated to lapse shortly.
Sony‘s mobile phone business continued its losing streak in Q2 2019. The report released by the company showed that the Japanese company shipped just 900,00 smartphones between April and June that we wonder why the company has just refused to close down the mobile division. This is the lowest in the past 9 years the company’s shipments have plunged.
During this same period last year, Sony managed 2 million phone shipments. That itself was a low point compared to the likes of 2014 when the company’s shipment hovered around 10 million units each quarter.
The Japanese company has lowered its expectations for the rest of the year, putting its projected shipping estimates at 4 million phones by the end of 2019. This is 1 million down from the previously approximated 5 million units. The firm also projects that the revenue will only bring in JPY 380 billion ($3.55 million) in revenues which is 7% below the previous estimates. Operating income is will also be expected to take a hit.
Sony Xperia 1…Can it turn around the fortunes of Sony’s mobile division?
Recall that Sony rejigged the mobile phone business, with the Xperia 1 emerging as the first model that it expects to turn around the mobile arm’s fortunes. Sony is still positive that it can turn its fortunes around. The Xperia 1 was released at the end of May. So the company is looking at a positive result from the flagship in the second half of 2019.
Vivo released a lot of affordable phones with year. And when we say affordable phones, we do not only talk about mid-rangers and entry-level devices but also about affordable flagships. A few weeks ago the company announced the iQOO Neo which is currently one of the most interesting high-end phones in terms of quality price ratio. It is meant especially for gamers, but in the same price range, there are also other devices focused on the camera and other key features. In order to establish which kind of Vivo device you could actually need, we compared three of the most important affordable phones released by the company in the last weeks: Vivo Z5, V17 Neo and iQOO Neo. Let’s find out who is better and for which users.
Vivo Z5 vs Vivo V17 Neo vs Vivo iQOO Neo
Vivo Z5
Vivo iQOO Neo
Vivo V17 Neo
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
159.5 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 187 g
159.5 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm
159.5 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm, 179 g
DISPLAY
6.38 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
6.38 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED
6.38 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
Triple 13 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
12 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 16 + 8 + 2, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 22.5W
4500 mAh, fast charging 22.5W
4500 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Dual SIM slot
Design
Glass backs, waterdrop notches, very narrow bezels, and compact dimensions. That is what makes these three devices wonderful when it comes to aesthetics. I would personally choose the Vivo V17 Neo because the gradient pattern on its rear side and its colors are way more original than most of the phones out there. But you should not underestimate the Vivo Z5 which is still a very elegant handset.
Display
All of these devices seem to mount exactly the same panel. The display is a midrange-class Super AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.38 inches and a Full HD resolution with 1080 x 2340 pixels. They all offer brilliant colors but not an excellent reproduction, however, they all integrate an in-display fingerprint reader. Not excellent, but more than sufficient. Obviously, it is a draw in regards to this comparison.
Hardware/Software
If you are seeking the fastest phone and the best device for gaming, productivity, and the most advanced usage patterns, go for the Vivo iQOO Neo without thinking twice. It is the only to feature a flagship chipset: the octa-core Snapdragon 845 running at a max frequency of 2.8 GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage, but it lacks a micro SD slot unlike the Vivo Z5 and the V17 Neo. Note that the Vivo Z5 is the only to feature up to 256 GB of internal storage, while the advantage of the Vivo V17 Neo is the presence of a micro SD dedicated slot.
Camera
The camera is the strongest point of the Vivo Z5: the mid-ranger comes with the highest resolution for the main sensor (48 MP) and a very satisfying ultrawide lens, as well as an additional depth sensor. Further, it is equipped with an amazing 32 MP front camera for selfies. Vivo iQOO Neo is the most disappointing one, just like most of the gaming smartphones if we compare them with other flagship phones. Vivo V17 Neo sits in the middle as it comes with the same front camera as the Z5 but a rear camera with lower resolutions and a lower level of detail captured.
Battery
Given that Vivo Z5 and V17 Neo have a way bigger battery than iQOO Neo, both of them should last a lot more on a single charge in most of the scenarios. They both come with a 4500 mAh battery, but I believe that Vivo Z5 will last even more than V17 Neo thanks to its more efficient chipset: the Snapdragon 712 by Qualcomm built at 10 nm. Both Vivo Z5 and Vivo iQOO Neo have a faster charging technology than V17 Neo.
Price
Vivo Z5 is priced €210/$235 in its most affordable variant, Vivo iQOO Neo starts from €250/$278 and Vivo V17 Neo carries a €280/$312 price tag. If you want the most complete device with a high-end camera, a huge battery and well-balanced specifications, go for the Vivo Z5. But overall, if you only care about performance, Vivo iQOO Neo is better. Last, V17 Neo looks inferior compared to the Z5.
The tradition for a few years now has been that the Galaxy S and the Galaxy Note series will be powered by the same Exynos processor. However, that will be changing this year. The Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ will be powered by a new Exynos chipset which has been reported will arrive as the Exynos 9825.
Today, Samsung has confirmed that a new chipset is indeed coming and it will launch on August 7, the same day the Galaxy Note10 series will be unveiled.
The official Samsung Exynos Twitter account shared a video teaser ahead of the launch. The eleven-second video doesn’t reveal any detail about the chipset.
Based on reports, the Exynos 9825 will be a 7nm chipset unlike the Exynos 9820 that is 8nm. The smaller node size should bring improvements in performance and power efficiency.
The Galaxy Note10 powered by the Exynos 9825 appeared on Geekbench last month. There is even a comparison with the Galaxy S10+.
Samsung will announce the Galaxy Note10 series in New York. A few days before then, August 5 to be precise, Samsung will announce the Galaxy Watch Active 2. However, we have a feeling there will be another product announced alongside the phones at the event in New York. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube.
After the success of the 2in1 13.3″ PhilPad tablet that was well received by customers all around the world since its release, the Shenzhen-based manufacturer is launching the upgraded version of the device in order to pursue its purpose of innovation and improvement, and provide its customers with better user experience. The new model comes with Intel E3950 4-core CPU instead of the N3350 dual-core one to almost double its performance. This upgrade means less stutter and allows users to run even heavier apps like a big online game. In addition, the memory configuration goes from 6GB/64GB to 6GB/128GB providing more storage.
However, the greatest feature of the new PhilPad is its great cost-effectiveness as the price of the new model is the same as the old one. In a market where all manufacturers all pursing profits to the maximum, this is a noteworthy move from the Chinese manufacturer. Let’s see some of the key features of the new PhilPad.
2-in-1 convertible tablet
PhilPad is a Windows 10 tablet that can easily be turned into a laptop with the detachable keyboard. In just seconds, you can leave the tablet mode you used to watch movies and start doing some office work by attaching the keyboard. According to the company, the ergonomic soft keyboard really makes it comfortable to type on and the 135° rotatable kickstand enables you to use it at various angles.
Superior display
One of the best features of the PhilPad, is its display. It uses an IPS panel with 2560×1440 resolution and everything looks crisp and ultra-detailed on it. The device is also capable of some heavy gaming and the display is the perfect complement for gamers. Of course, the display is multitouch and you can enjoy writing on the screen with a stylus pen that gives full access to the Windows Workspace.
Connectivity
Featuring a Dual-Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi chip, PhilPad has strong signal and fast data transmission speeds. Streaming high-definition movies and videos is smooth and buffer-free. It also comes with 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x microphone jack, 1 x microSD card slot, 2 x speakers, 5MP rear camera, and a 2MP front camera.
Being faster and with more storage than the previous model, the XIDU 2in1 13.3″ Surface PhilPad is even more competitive than before. Whether you are a student or an office worker, you should consider it if you are looking for a fashionable, cost-effective, and portable laptop/tablet. The company is offering 1 full year warranty for each product.
Currently, the new version is available on Amazon only for British residents. people from other European countries can buy it on the company’s official store or Aliexpress store. At the same time, XIDU is offering great discounts for PhilPad. You can get it on Amazon UK £25 off using coupon ZSUHYIEA. On Aliexpress Store, you get a $10page coupon as well as an extra $15 off during checkout. Lastly, if you prefer the XIDU Official Store, you can use coupon XIDU60to save $60.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is among the best devices available in the mid-range smartphone market in India. The device packs decent hardware specifications at aggressive pricing. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset coupled with 4/6GB RAM and 32/64 internal storage variants. The device also carries a 6.3-inch display with the resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. In optics, there’s a dual rear camera consisting of a 48 MP primary sensor and a 5 MP secondary lens. On the front, there’s a 32 MP camera equipped with natural colors and edge detection features to capture beautiful selfies. Today, we will install the LineageOS 16 on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro in the easiest way.
Thanks to the efforts of the senior XDA member, xdatman who made it possible for the Redmi Note 7 Pro to get official support for LineageOS 16. The nightly build of the LineageOS 16 is available for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. It will now be getting regular updates and bug fixes directly from the Lineage’s automatic build system. The interested users can now quickly load it up on their Redmi Note 7 Pro having unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed.
What is LineageOS?
It is the most favorite custom ROM for Android devices. It is based on the Android Open Source Project with stock Android experience. LineageOS offers various customization options with some extra productivity features for your smartphone. It is the successor to the popular CyanogenMod ROM.
Benefits of a custom ROM
Extra features with the ability to customize.
It also improves performance.
Custom ROM does not carry any bloatware.
It improves battery life.
Custom ROMs allows users to enjoy newer android versions.
More stylish and feature-rich than stock ROM.
Custom Kernel support is also present.
Note: GizmoChina.com is not responsible for any kind of damage to data or device while performing the unlocking. It will also void the device’s warranty and remove all data on the device. You’re proceeding at your own risk.
Note: Some users might have to flash Magisk to use Netflix, as LineageOS 16 snaps the Widevine L1 support.
Backup data on any external media, as the installation will format the phone’s storage.
Download Gapps on your machine.
Steps to Install LineageOS 16:
First of all, enable developer options by heading to the Settings > About and then tap Build Number 7 times.
Also, enable USB Debugging Mode from the Developer Option in the phone settings.
Now, unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery on Redmi Note 7 Pro.
Download the LineageOS 16 and Gapps zip file from the links above.
Now, boot into the recovery mode by pressing Volume Up + Power button.
Upon booting into the recovery mode, go to “Wipe” and press the “Format Data” button to begin the formatting process.
Now get back to the Wipe Menu and press “Advanced Wipe” to clear Cache and System partitions. (Note: Select System and Cache)
Confirm the action by pressing “Swipe to Wipe.”
After successfully wiping system partitions and cache, go back to the previous menu and sideload the LineageOS.zip.
Now, flash the LineageOS 16 zip by tapping Advanced > ADB Sideload and press swipe to begin.
Now connect your device with the USB cable and open PowerShell or CMD in the ADB – Fastboot extracted drivers folder.
Type the below command to sideload the package. (Note: replace the filename.zip with the actual name of the Lineage zip file.)
adb sideload filename.zip
Once the installation is finished you can flash Gapps by heading to the TWRP recovery.
You have successfully installed the LineageOS 16!
You have successfully installed LineageOS 16 on Redmi Note 7 Pro. If you have any issue or problem while executing the above procedure, then let us know via the comments below.
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