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Huawei prices its new 5G phone aggressively to promote quicker 5G adoption

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Jul 27, 2019

Huawei‘s latest 5G device is the Huawei Mate 20X 5G, and its the company’s first foray into the world of 5G smartphones. Early rumors claimed that the Huawei Mate 20X 5G would be priced of 10,000 yuan, which would’ve made it at least $1,453. That’s a pretty ridiculous price tag, but it’s inline with most other 5G devices. Thankfully however, Huawei’s had some restraint and have decided to price the device at 6199 yuan, which is about $901.

According to He Gang, head of Huawei’s mobile division, claims Huawei has priced its new 5G phone aggressively in order ensure better 5G adoption among consumers. He claims that for first generation 5G smartphones, companies should be focusing less on profits and more towards getting the devices into the hands of actual consumers. The focus should be on promoting faster growth of 5G development and adoption to standardize the technology.

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He Gang goes on to say that Huawei has no need to price the devices any higher than they already have. They development of 5G networks is slow, and they want to adopt more aggressive pricing to speed it up. The ultimate goal is to get 5G into the hands of as many consumers as quickly as possible. Only then will 5G networks be optimized faster. Once that is achieved, the user experience will also improve drastically.

It is worth mentioning that Huawei Mate 20X 5G is the first 5G commercial mobile phone that supports both NSA/SA networking modes. He Gang said that the difference between SA and NSA is that in the NSA networking mode, the 5G base station accesses the 4G core network. We’re eager to see whether this approach will work out for Huawei. For any updates regarding Huawei and their 5G development, stay tuned on Gizmochina.com.

UP NEXT: Huawei Mate 20X 5G hands on pictures and specs review

Xiaomi’s Mi Express courier services launched in China

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Jul 27, 2019

Earlier this month, Xiaomi applied for a trademark on the name Xiaomi Express. Based on the classes the the trademark was filed under, we made an assumption that Xiaomi was preparing their own parcel delivery service, with the name Xiaomi Express. Now we’re seeing those trademarks bear fruit, though now it’s just Mi Express, which rolls off the tongue much nicer in my opinion.

With Xiaomi having just launched their Mi Express door to door courier service, they’ll be going head to head with Chinese courier behemoth SF Express for the top spot as China’s number 1 courier service. Unfortunately, things seem to be off to a rough start as Xiaomi’s prices aren’t exactly matching up all to well with their main competition.

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In terms of pricing, SF Express seem to have Mi Express handily beaten, especially with their current promotional prices. This is somewhat surprising considering how Xiaomi is usually the price champion, but it also makes sense. SF Express has been an established player in the courier game for a while now, while Xiaomi is just now dipping their toes in the market.

Xiaomi is going to need to take some time if they’re going to properly compete in the parcel delivery market, but we’re optimistic that they’ll figure things out soon enough. It’ll be interesting to see whether the company brings the service to other countries as well. It’s possible we’ll see the service come to India soon, considering it’s their biggest market.

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Grab Great Discounts on a Wide Range of Summer Essential Products on GearVita

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Jul 27, 2019

Consumers love discounts as it allows them to get their hands on their favorite products without emptying their pockets.

In a bid to make a wide selection of such popular products available to its users at unbeatable prices, GearVita has launched the Summer Cool Deals promo. As part of this recently kicked-off event, GearVita users will be able to avail super saving on summer essential products.

To facilitate and expedite the search process, these products have carefully been split into multiple categories such as Exclusive Discount, Summer Essentials, RC & Cameras, etc. More importantly, you can grab noteworthy discounts on the aforesaid items for a limited period.

The Exclusive Discount section is further divided into Mobiles, Watches, and Earphones sub-categories. Each sub-category is brimming with top-end devices that usually carry steep price tags, but are now available for lowered prices.

For instance, the Ulefone Armor 6 4G smartphone usually sells for $399.99, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $311.99. This is a significant 22 percent drop in the phone’s original asking price. Moreover, you can choose between black and red color options.

Likewise, you can buy top-end smartwatches and feature-laden earphones from popular brands including Microwear, Zeblaze, Bluedio, and QCY without burning a hole in your pocket, under the Exclusive Discount category. The next section is called Summer Essentials and it is split into Fans, Insect Killer, and Gadgets sections.

Summers can be quite hard sometimes. While you can buy various products like fans, air coolers, etc. to minimize the effect of the sunny season, these products aren’t easy on the pocketbook. In a bid to make these summer essential items available to those living on a tight budget, GearVita is offering top-branded fans and other gadgets at lowered prices.

The RC & Cameras category features a myriad of RC Toys, Action Cameras, and Gimbals that you can buy without breaking the bank. While the aforesaid items would normally set you back a pretty penny, GearVita is doling out great discounts on them as part of its latest promo.

Adventure junkies who seek the most thrills rely on various outdoor gears that don’t come cheap. Much to the delight of thrill-seekers, GearVita is offering a slew of outdoor gears for cycling, camping, and water sports for significantly reduced prices.

The popular online store hasn’t neglected fashion-conscious buyers either. The concluding section called Fashion comprises two sub-categories including Shoes and Bags. All items available under the above-mentioned sub-categories will be up for grabs bearing lowered prices until the promo comes to an end.

You can head straight to the activity page by following this link. It is worth mentioning here that the promo will come to an end on July 31st.

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Buy Xiaomi Wowstick 1F+ 69 In 1 Electric Screwdriver for Just $24.99 from GearVita [Coupon]

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Jul 27, 2019

The market is brimming with all sorts of tools and home improvement products that come in handy in day to day life.

Primarily known for manufacturing top-end mobile phones, Xiaomi also offers a wide selection of highly useful tools at unbeatable prices. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese electronics company is now offering the Xiaomi Wowstick 1F+ 69 In 1 Electric Screwdriver for a modest price on GearVita.

While electric screwdrivers are easily available on both online, as well as offline stores, these tools usually carry steep price tags. The Xiaomi Wowstick 1F+ 69 In 1 Electric Screwdriver, on the other hand, will set you back just $35.99. There’s more for you to cheer about.

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Cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on an electric screwdriver can use coupon code ROM1F69In1 to save $11 before placing their orders. In other words, you can bring the retail price of the Xiaomi Wowstick 1F+ 69 In 1 Electric Screwdriver down to just $24.99 with the help of the aforesaid coupon.

An absolute steal at this price, the Wowstick 1F+ 69 In 1 Electric Screwdriver is housed in a slim aluminum-alloy body that adopts a pen shape design. This 69 IN 1 Screwdriver set is backed by a Lithium-ion battery that delivers a battery life of 8 hours, making it an ideal tool for electronic repairing projects.

Moreover, it comes with Dual Torque 0.15/3N.m working mode and has an auto self-locking ratchet wheel orientation. Aside from that, it has 3 LED Shadowless lights that make working on repairing job more convenient. It has a magnetic board that holds the screws to ensure that you do not end up losing them while repairing.

A great choice for your daily repairing projects, the Wowstick 1F+ 69 In 1 Electric Screwdriver allows you to choose between automatic and manual operation to ensure the high working efficiency. It meets your varied working demands whether you are using it for screwing, drilling or threading.

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Buy Flydigi Wasp 2 One-Handed Gamepad for $55.99 from Giztop

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Jul 27, 2019

Touted as the main input device for a video game console, a gamepad (joypad/controller) usually alludes to a game controller that needs to be held in two hands, where the thumbs and fingers are used to provide input.

Alternatively, you can use one-handed gamepads for providing input on most video game consoles, if you don’t mind spending a bit more. While the market is crammed with one-handed gamepads that enhance your overall gaming experience, these easy-to-use joypads don’t come cheap.

Much to the delight of avid gamers that have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on a one-handed gamepad without spending a lot of money, the feature-laden Flydigi Wasp 2 One-Handed Gamepad has gone up for sale bearing an unbeatable $55.99 price tag on Giztop.

An absolute bargain at this price, the Flydigi Wasp 2 has a removable metal button placed on the back to facilitate the installation and removal process. Moreover, it’s upgraded, bigger ALPS joystick enhances your overall gaming experience.

It features Microswitch triggers. The extended side button is designed to support your fingers. Flydigi Wasp 2 One-Handed Gamepad acts as two alternative Joysticks. It supports both iOS as well as Android-based devices and adopts Bluetooth technology for connectivity.

Made using high-quality ABS material, this one-handed gamepad is compatible with OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, and OnePlus 7 smartphones. You can click here to buy the black color version of Flydigi Wasp 2 One-Handed Gamepad from Giztop.

Honor 20 Pro makes it global debut with Russia launch

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Jul 26, 2019

Chinese phone manufacturer and global smartphone brand Huawei today announced the commercial availability of the highly-anticipated Honor 20 Pro. The phone was unveiled for the global market at a media event held in Moscow, Russia. Users in Russia will be able to buy the flagship smartphone in all channels at 34990 RUB from 2nd August. The company also announced that the phone will be available in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Finland, Poland, Malaysia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and other markets in no distant time.

The Honor 20 Pro was announced alongside the Honor 20 in China on May 31. Both models pack a 6.26-inch All-View Display with the punch-hole housing a 32MP camera. The models are powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 980 flagship chipset. In China, the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro are both available in 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB memory options.

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The camera aspect is where both models differ. The Honor 20 Pro packs a quad-camera setup comprising a 16MP f/2.2 super-wide-angle camera, a 48MP main Sony IMX586 camera with an f/1.4 aperture. The f/1.4 aperture is the largest on a mobile phone. Finally, there is an 8MP f/2.4 Telephoto camera and a 2MP f/2.4 Macro camera. Both the 48MP primary sensor and 8MP telephoto lens have 4-axis OIS. There is also a laser autofocus module for superfast focusing. The Honor 20 Pro also supports up to 30x digital zoom.

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Huawei Mate 20X 5G hands on pictures and specs review

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Jul 26, 2019

Huawei Mate 20X 5G was launched earlier today in China. The phone is one of the few 5G smartphones that have been announced this year. Already, there have been wild speculations about it is launched. Some carriers, even in the UK have indicated willingness to sell the Mate 20 X 5G despite the Huawei/US government debacle.

The Mate 20X 5G version comes only in Emerald Green color with a matte finish on the back panel. The back panel also sports a 5G logo. These are the obvious difference between the 5G edition and the regular Mate 20 X announced last year.

On the internals, it packs a 4200mAh battery which is slightly lower than the 5000mAh cell on the Mate 20 X. The inclusion of 5G antennas is responsible for the reduction in the size of the 5G edition. However, the 5G version comes with a quicker 40W fast charging technology and Huawei did include a 40W charging adapter.

Also, the device comes with a Balong 5000 modem that can achieve peak download speeds of 4.6Gbps in the sub-6Hz low-frequency band. The speed improves by 10X to 6.5Gbps if using millimetre wave or high-frequency band. But the 5G network is only restricted to the first SIM slot. The second SIM is limited to 4G networks only.

he rest of the specifications remain the same with the 4G Mate 20X. That is a massive 7.2-inch OLED display with a waterdrop-style notch. The display offers an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels. The display also supports DCI-P3 color gamut, DC dimming which protects the eyes of its users from detrimental blue rays released by the screen.

The device is powered by an Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset, Huawei’s first 7nm SoC. The chipset is mated with 8GB of RAM and there is 256GB of storage onboard. Despite the massive storage, you can still ramp up the storage to an extra 256GB using the hybrid SIM slot. The 5G phone runs EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9.0 but expect the phone to be among the first to get Android Q update whenever it is available. The phone also comes with Game Turbo 3.0.

The camera setup is similar to the regular Mate 20X and it includes a 24MP selfie camera up front. At the rear, you get a triple camera setup in a square-shaped camera module. The main camera is a 48MP sensor, teaming up with an 8MP telephoto sensor and a 20MP ultrawide lens. Other features on the Huawei Mate 20X 5G include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C. But there is no 3.5mm headphone jack.

Check out more pictures of the Huawei Mate 20X 5G from below.

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Guide to install Xposed Framework on Android 9.0 Pie

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Jul 26, 2019

Xposed Framework is a favorite Mod among the users who love to modify their Android smartphones. It provides seamless customization ability on compatible Android devices. The Xposed Framework is easy to install and module based framework. It allows users to extend the functionality of the device by letting install other apps/mods/tweak at the system level.

Xposed Framework not only extends the functionality of the device, but it also improves the performance by tweaking the system-level functionality of the device. The ability of easy installation of modules is unmatchable. Xposed also allows users to flash custom ROMs via Xposed Manager. It fades away the process of flashing via custom recovery. It saves time and effort while installing any module.

The Framework uses the ART (Android Runtime) to let Xposed modules to execute their methods before calling the original methods. It is an advanced version of the Magisk Module with more abilities to modify at the system-level.

Features of Xposed Framework

Ability to run on Stock ROM: Exposed Framework can smoothly run on stock ROM. It won’t affect the working of the current ROM in any way and can easily fit in it. The user needs to install the framework over the top of the OS. It is a boon for users who loves to use the stock ROM but needs some customizability access.

Easier to use: Due to the availability of different modules, Xposed Framework is quite easy to use. The users can easily plug and play with the modules. It is a boon for the users who loves to customize the smartphones.

Cross-Device compatibility: The Xposed modules can run on any device having the Xposed framework installed. Irrespective of the Android version, device manufacturer, and build type, the Xposed Modules run flawlessly on the Framework compatible device.

Save-Time Efforts: Xposed Framework saves the time of the user in customizing the UI. It can quickly improve performance and enhances the overall device’s usability.

The Xposed Framework did not support Android 9.0 Pie officially, but a Reddit user has successfully ported it to the newer Android version. It can be easily installed on all the Android devices running Android 9.0 Pie. Interested users need to install Magisk Manager and then EdXposed mode to successfully start utilizing the Xposed Framework.

Note: It is an unofficial build of the Xposed Framework. It might be risky to install it as it contains various bugs. It is even not open source. However, it is working fine on the Android 9.0, but there’s always a scope for some issues. GizmoChina.com will not be held responsible for any damage to your data and device.

Prerequisites:

Download Riru Core Magisk Module
Download EdXposed Magisk Module
Download EDXPosed Uninstaller
EdXposed Installer
Download XPosed Installer APK
You should have Magisk Manager installed on your device.
The device should be rooted.

Steps to Install Xposed Framework on Android 9.0 Pie

Download and install the Riru Core Magisk Module.
After successful installation of the above module, Install EdXposed Magisk Module.
Now, reboot your Android 9.0 Pie running device.
Need to install Xposed Installer APK by DVDandroid on your phone.
Open Xposed Installer app from the app drawer, and you will see successfully installed notification.

You will see the Xposed on Android 9.0 pie after the device gets booted successfully. Most of the users are giving positive feedback about the installation.

Xposed Framework officially supports Android 8.1 Oreo. The installation is based on Magisk manager, and it won’t affect the device’s SafetyNet. Users can flawlessly use programs like Google Pay, Banking Apps, etc.

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Vivo Y90 packing an Helio A22 SoC and 4,030 mAh battery launched, priced around $120

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Jul 26, 2019

Vivo has launched yet another entry-level smartphone. The phone adopts the moniker Vivo Y90 and is designed for fans who desire a good smartphone but don’t have a deep pocket to buy a premium mid-range model or flagship device. The Y90 comes with a sleek design which looks more like a premium mid-ranger than a budget smartphone. But the pricing won’t bore a hole in your pocket. Here’s a look at the specifications.

Vivo Y90 features a 6.22-inch HD+ FullView display with a notch on top of the display. The notch houses a 5MP selfie camera with f/1.8 aperture. At the rear aspect, the smartphone adopts a curved edge design with a single 8MP camera nested at the top left corner. The camera has an f/2.0 aperture. There is no fingerprint scanner at the back but you get the Face unlock feature using the selfie camera.

On the hardware, the device is powered by an Helio A22 SoC which is paired with a 2GB RAM. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with an overlay of Vivo’s Funtouch OS 4.5. The device equally has 32GB of storage onboard with the option to further expand it up to 256GB via microSD card. Keeping the lights on is a generous 4,030 mAh battery which charges through a microUSB port.

As for the pricing, Vivo Y90 is on offer on Vivo’s official store in Pakistan for PKR18,999 ($120). The phone comes in Blue and Gold colors. It is expected to hit store shelves in India soon but no date has been announced yet.

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Nokia 9 PureView upholds Nokia’s brand image by passing JerryRigEverything’s durability test

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Jul 26, 2019

Nokia 9 Pureview holds a record that no other smartphone has ever come close to surpassing since it was launched in February 2019. That is the penta-camera setup with a whopping five cameras at the rear and two cameras for selfies, making a total of seven cameras. The camera samples we’ve seen clearly show this setup isn’t a gimmick. But that isn’t the only spectacular thing about the Nokia flagship. Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything fame has now subjected the Nokia 9 to his famous durability test and it passed!

Nokia’s towering reputation has its basis on the solid build the company’s mobile phones were known for even before the Android era. The Nokia 9 PureView indeed keeps to that reputation going by the durability test result.

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The test begins with the scratch test using the Moh’s hardness scale. The scratch test doesn’t really reveal anything out of the ordinary. Since there is a Gorilla Glass protection over the screen, the device will scratch at similar levels on the Mohs hardness scale. The device was also subjected to the rather pointless flame test which turns the AMOLED pixels white after around thirty seconds, and they never fully recover.

The one that interests us the most is the bend test. The Nokia 9 PureView glass panel holds on solidly when pressure is applied on the back and front. The glass at the back slightly separates from the frame when the pressure is increased, perhaps due to weak adhesive but there is no irreversible damage to the phone. The screen still works fine.

You can check out the video from below.

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Huawei announces devices getting EMUI 9.1 update

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Jul 26, 2019

Huawei‘s EMUI 9.1 update has been out for months now, though not every device has seen the update. Huawei’s now come out with a new list of devices that will be receiving the update later on the 25th of August. Among the list, we’ve got the Huawei Nova 4, the Huawei Nova 3i, Huawei Maimang 7 (Honor 20 Lite), Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus and the Honor 8X.

EMUI 9.1’s big draw is that has Huawei’s new EROFS super file system. This can allegedly increase the read speed by an average of 20%. On top of that Huawei also has GPU Turbo 3.0 on board. This update is currently available for the Chinese variants of these devices, though we’re sure it’s fully possible to install them on global units as well.

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If you’re device isn’t on the list, then it’s highly possible you’ve already received the update. You should be looking forward to EMUI 10 instead, which will based on Android Q. EMUI 10 is the true successor to EMUI 9, whereas EMUI 9.1 is mainly just an update for EMUI 9 that’s still based on Android Pie. We expect to see a list of devices getting EMUI 10 at HDC 2019.

EMUI 10 will feature a new design philosophy, or at least an updated version of the current design direction. We’ll also allegedly see a lot of improvements when it comes to the camera interface in terms of features, speed and features when it inevitably launches later at HDC 2019. In the meantime, stay tuned on Gizmochina.com for all your Huawei related news.

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Black Shark 2 Pro pops up on AnTuTu benchmarks

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Jul 26, 2019

A couple of days ago, Black Shark released a poster revealing that it would launch a Black Shark 2 Pro on July 30. A few days later, we got confirmation that it would come running the latest and greatest Snapdragon 855+ SoC, thanks to a Geekbench listing of the device. Now AnTuTu benchmarks for the device have made an appearance over on Weibo.

The version of the Black Shark 2 Pro running the benchmark is the 12GB + 256GB version, and it’s got some excellent results. The device manages to score an impressive 405598 points, almost 30,000 points higher than the Black Shark 2’s score. The main contributor to this higher score seems to be the GPU performance, which is excellent for a gaming phone.

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It seems like Black Shark are really gearing up to compete in the gaming phone market. Thanks to Weibo, we know that the new device will be sporting a redesigned rear panel, and possibly a brand new front as well. What we’d like to know is whether the company’s got a display with a higher refresh rate now, as it’s becoming the norm for gaming phones to have them. Also, will we finally get a headphone jack this time?

Things are certainly heating up in the mobile gaming market. The Black Shark 2 Pro will face tough competition out of the gate from Asus’s ROG Phone 2, which is one of, if not the most well equipped phone we’ve ever seen. If Black Shark wants to stand a chance, they’re going to need something special. Snapdragon 855+ is a start, but we hope to see more soon.

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Honor’s Smart Screen will have a 55-inch Display with a Pop-Up Camera

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Joel Joseph

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Jul 26, 2019

Honor’s President, George Zhao has revealed some juicy details about its revolutionary Smart Screen product at Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) event going on at Guangzhou today. At the event, he confirmed that the new product will be officially unveiled on August 10 at HDC 2019.

Honor president George Zhao talks about smart screen — Honor president George Zhao talks about the smart screen product at GMIC 2019

While talking at the event, he said that Honor does not want to release a traditional TV. Instead, it wants to accelerate the evolution of the TV industry with the help of innovation. He revealed that Honor’s new smart screen will be powered by Honghu 818 chipset, developed by Huawei’s Hisilicon in partnership with Baidu. This is different from the Kirin lineup that powers Huawei and Honor smartphones and looks to be optimized specifically for smart screen products. The Honghu 818’s computing power and decoding capability will ensure that Honor’s new smart screen offers excellent picture and sound quality.

Baidu had announced the Honghu chip earlier this month targeted at AI devices including smart home products. But this is the first time we are hearing about the new Honghu 818 chip from the lineup. The new chipset supports HDR, super-resolution (SR), noise-reduction (NR), dynamic contrast improvement (DCI), automatic color management (ACM) and motion estimation motion compensation (MEMC) technologies to offer a high-end video experience.

It also integrates Huawei’s Histen sound quality optimization technology that’s found on its smartphones as well. The Honghu 818 also supports 8K@30fps and 4K@120fps video decoding and up to 64MP image decoding.

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The Honor smart screen features a pop-up camera as well! The camera is likely going be used to capture pictures and make video calls. However, what makes it even more interesting is that it supports facial recognition, which could be one of the way to secure the device.

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Finally, Zhao revealed that the new Honor smart screen is already up for reservations on platforms such as JD.com. In fact, a quick look at JongDong’s reservation page reveals that the Honor smart screen will have two versions, a standard variant and a Pro variant. Both the smart screens are of 55-inches.

Overall, from the new details revealed by Zhao, we can say that the Honor smart screen will be a pop-up camera-equipped 55-inch smart display that will be more than a regular TV. Apart from the powerful entertainment-oriented features, Zhao says that there are several other features worth looking forward to.

It’s likely that Huawei’s HongMeng OS powers this new device, but we haven’t got a confirmation yet. Given that the official launch is just a few days away, we expect a lot more details in the coming days!

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Xiaomi is still leading the Indian smartphone market, Samsung close behind: Strategy Analytics

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Jul 26, 2019

India is one of the largest smartphone markets in the world and naturally, most companies are trying to get as much market share as they possibly can. And the market is also showing positive growth.

According to a new report from Strategy Analytics, the Indian smartphone shipments grew 3 percent annually to 35.6 million units in Q2 2019. It also revealed that Xiaomi remains the leading brand, followed by Samsung.

Xiaomi captured around 28.7 percent market share while Samsung is trying to close the gap for the pole position, having a 26.3 percent market share. Vivo and Oppo grabbed the third and fourth spot with a market share of 11 percent and 8.1 percent respectively.

Realme, which entered the smartphone business last year only, has managed to fix its position at the fifth spot with a 7.9 percent market share, which is quite impressive. Other brands accounted for 18.1 percent market share.

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As for the shipments, Xiaomi shipped 10.2 million units in Q2 2019 while Samsung managed to ship 9.4 million units. Vivo, Oppo, and Realme shipped 3.9, 2.9, and 2.8 million smartphones respectively.

The Indian smartphone market is currently being dominated by the Chinese companies, given that four out of the top five brands are from China, except for Samsung, which is based in South Korea.

The local smartphone brands such as Micromax and Lava have nearly been wiped out of the market, having a collective market share of less than 3 percent. It’s highly unlikely that we’ll see these companies fight for the market share this year or in the near future.

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Huawei Nova 5i Pro with punch-hole screen, quad cameras, Kirin 810 and 2,199 Yuan (~$319) price is official

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 26, 2019

Huawei held an unveil event today in China to unleash the Nova 5i Pro smartphone and its Mate 20 X 5G as its first 5G smartphone. The Nova 5i Pro has been introduced as enhanced edition of the Kirin 710 powered Nova 5i smartphone that was unveiled in June. The Nova 5i Pro is fueled by the newly introduced 7nm Kirin 810 chipset. It borrows the punch-hole display from Nova 5i handset. Also, one highlight of the smartphone is that it possesses a quad camera.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Specifications and Features

The Huawei Nova 5i Pro that comes with features glass panels on the front and rear with a metallic frame in between measures 156.1 x 73.9 x 8.3mm and it weighs 178 grams. The 6.26-inch display with punch-hole design offers 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution. The smartphone that boasts a high screen specs offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is TUV Rheinland certified. It is designed to protect the eyes of the users from the blue rays released by the screen.

The 7nm Kirin 810 chipset that includes a 2.27GHz octa-core processor powers the 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions of the Nova 5i Pro. These models are respectively equipped with 128 GB and 256 GB of native storage. The smartphone features a hybrid SIM slot for extending its storage.

The EMUI 9.1 flavored Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Nova 5i Pro. There is GPU Turbo 3.0 onboard for smoother gaming experience. The quad camera setup placed on the backside of the Nova 5i Pro features an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel primary lens, a 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a dedicated macro camera and another 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. The punch-hole present on the screen is the home for f/2.0 aperture 32-megapixel selfie camera. The front and rear cameras are equipped with 4-in-1 pixel binning technology for brighter shots in low-light scenarios. The other photography features of the Nova 5i Pro include portrait mode, AI beautification, AI scene recognition, HDR and so on.

The Nova 5i Pro houses a 4,000mAh battery. It carries support for 22.5W fast charging through USB-C. The other features available on the smartphone include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Price and Availability

The Nova 5i Pro comes in three choices such as Midnight Black, Aurora and Emerald Green. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the smartphone costs 2,199 Yuan (~$319) in China. The higher 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variants cost 2,499 Yuan (~$363) and 2,799 Yuan (~$407). Huawei will be carrying out the first sales of the Nova 5i Pro from Aug. 2.

After Redmi K20 Pro, the Lenovo Z6 Pro gets 60 fps HDR+ support for Game for Peace

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Jul 26, 2019

Today, Chang Cheng, Vice President of the Lenovo Group, announced through Chinese microblogging platform Weibo that the company is rolling out a new update for the Lenovo Z6 Pro introducing 60fps HDR+ support for Game for Peace.

Recently, Xiaomi-backed Redmi released an update for its flagship smartphone Redmi K20 Pro that introduces support for HDR with 60fps for the Game for Peace, which is basically a Chinese variant of the PUBG Mobile, launched to escape the ban from the government.

Lenovo Z6 Pro, launched in April this year, features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display which offers a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It comes with cinema-grade color HDR10 standard, support for full DC dimming, filter harmful blue light 33%. The screen of the phone is integrated with a sixth-generation in-display fingerprint reader which even works with wet fingers.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core chipset that is clocked at 2.84GHz. The handset packs 6/8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256/512 GB of internal storage. It also comes with Coldfront liquid cooling technology that regulates the internal temperature of the device.

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Its main camera makes use of a 48-megapixel 1/2-inch Quad-Bayer sensor coupled with a wide-angle (28mm equivalent) f/1.8 lens. Quad-Bayer sensors improve color, detail, and dynamic range by combining the signal from four adjacent pixels into one, which results in a final 12-megapixel (4000 × 3000 pixels) output.

For zoom shots, the smartphone also comes with an 8-megapixel secondary camera with an f/2.4 telelens that, just like the primary camera, comes with PDAF autofocus. On the front side, the phone comes with a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens but DxOMark has not included the front-facing camera in its testing protocols.

The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie operating system and comes preloaded with the company’s own ZUI 11 custom interface. For optimized gaming experience, the handset features Game Turbo game acceleration. The device is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for 27W fast charging through USB-C.

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Huawei Mate 20 X 5G launched in China for 6,199 Yuan ($900)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 26, 2019

The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is the first 5G Huawei phone to go official in China! It’s a 5G version of the Mate 20 X gaming-focused phone that was announced in Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro in October 2018. One of the highlights of the Mate 20 X 5G is that it is equipped with support for dual-SIM connectivity. It comes in an attractive color and is packed with flagship specs.

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G Specifications and Features

The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G borrows most of its specs from the 4G LTE Mate 20 X from last year. However, there are some noticeable differences between the two phones. The Mate 20 X was made available in Midnight Black and Phantom Silver colors. Its 5G version has arrived in Emerald Green color and also it sports a 5G logo on its back.

The Mate 20 X featured a gargantuan 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W rapid charging technology. The Mate 20 X 5G has a smaller 4,200mAh battery that comes with a quicker 40W fast charging technology. Its because of the inclusion of 5G antennas, Huawei had to reduce the size of Mate 20 X 5G’s battery. The primary SIM of the smartphone supports 5G connectivity, but its second SIM is limited to 4G networks only. The 5G connectivity is enabled on the device thanks to the Balong 5000 5G modem that can achieve peak download speeds of 4.6Gbps in sub-6Hz low-frequency band. The speed improves by 10X to 6.5Gbps if using millimeter wave or high-frequency band.

The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is equipped with a massive OLED display of 7.2 inches. With waterdrop-style notch, the display offers an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels. The huge display supports DCI-P3 color gamut, DC dimming, and it protects the eyes of its users from detrimental blue rays released by the screen.

The 7nm Kirin 980 chipset fuels the Mate 20 X 5G with 8 GB of RAM. It offers with a native storage of 256 GB. The hybrid SIM slot of the device an be used to add up to 256 GB of nanoSD card. The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie is available preinstalled on the Mate 20 X 5G. For smoother gaming experience, it carries support for Game Turbo 3.0.

The front notch of the Mate 20 X 5G smartphone is fitted with an f/2.0 aperture 24-megapixel camera for shooting selfies. There is an LED flash and laser autofocus assisted square-shaped camera module on the backside of the phone. It includes an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel primary lens with PDF, an f/2.4 aperture 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with OIS and an f/2.2 aperture 20-megaxpiel ultrawide lens with PDAF. The other features of the Mate 20 X 5G are Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. There’s no 3.5mm headphone jack.

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G Price and Release Date

The Mate 20 X 5 has been introduced in China with a price tag of 6,199 Yuan (~$900). The pre-sale of the smartphone starts from today and it will go on sale for the first time of Aug. 16.

Buy Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earphone for a Lowered Price on Giztop

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Buy Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earphone

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Jul 26, 2019

If you have been looking for an inexpensive Airpods alternative that doesn’t disappoint in terms of performance, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 might just fill the bill.

While music lovers spend a lot of money on a wireless Bluetooth earphone and various other music accessories, buying low-priced alternatives usually mean settling for a sub-standard product. But what if you could get your hands on top-notch wireless earphones without breaking the bank?

Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, Giztop is now offering you a chance to get your hands on the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro wireless Bluetooth earphone at an unbeatable price. Available in black, as well as white color options, the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro isn’t easy on the pocketbook.

While the black-tinted Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro would normally set you back $199.99, the white color version of the wireless Bluetooth earphone carries a steep $219.99 price tag. As part of its latest promo, Giztop is now offering the black color version for a reduced price of just $114.99, and the white color version for only $134.99.

An irresistible wireless earphone, the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro adopts the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology for a stable connection. Moreover, the earbuds have an IP54 rating, which enables it to withstand sweat when you are working out.

The FreeBuds 2 Pro can be used as biometric recognition, thanks to a unique combination of voice recognition and “bone sound pattern” recognition. It is worth mentioning here that each individual has a different bone sound pattern.

The earbuds draw their juices from a 420mAh battery that lasts about 2.5 hours on a single charge, and nearly 15 hours with the charging case. You also get an impressive calling time of 2.5 hours and an AI voice interaction feature with the FreeBuds 2 Pro.

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Earphone, and take advantage of the discounts before the promo comes to an end.

Get Big Discounts on Top Variants of the Huawei Honor 9X Smartphone [Coupons]

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