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Jul 17, 2019

Development of the 5G technology has been happening at such a rapid pace that a few countries, such as South Korea and China have already started commercial operations of this next-generation telecom network.

With this, many smartphone manufacturers have announced their plans to launch a 5G compatible smartphone later this year. A few of them, including Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei among others have already launched their first 5G phone.

Other smartphone manufacturers, which includes the likes of Vivo, Oppo, Lenovo, and others have announced that they will be launching their own 5G smartphone in the coming months. Now, China-based Meizu has announced that it will be launching its 5G device in the first half of 2020.

In a poster announcing this development, the company also revealed that it became a member of the three leading telecom operators in China — China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom.

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The company became a member of China Mobile’s 5G Terminal Pioneer Program in June last year and China Telecom’s 5G Research and Development Alliance in September last year. Last month, it became a part of China Unicom’s 5G Joint Innovation Laboratory.

A couple of days back, Meizu founder and CEO Huang Zhang said in the company’s forum that the 5G device from the company will be launched next year, at a time when the market is mature enough to accept and adopt the 5G technology. He thinks that it’s not a wise move to be an early adopter of the 5G technology, especially at a time when 4G consumption is shooting up.

While the company has now confirmed that the 5G smartphone from Meizu will be launched in the first half of next year, there’s no information available regarding this upcoming smartphone. However, we’ll come to know more about this phone as the launch nears.

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We Go Hands On with Xiaomi Mi A3 ‘Kind Of Grey’ Variant Before Launch

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Joel Joseph

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Jul 17, 2019

There’s been a lot of buzz around the Xiaomi Mi A3 in the past couple of weeks. However, nothing much is left to our imagination since the phone has been extensively leaked. There’s already a hands-on with the device and now, we have got the Xiaomi Mi A3 in our hands too. So, let’s take a closer look at what the device has to offer.

First, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is an exact replica of the Xiaomi Mi CC9e in terms of design and specs. So it’s clear that Xiaomi is going to sell it in the international markets as a rebranded CC9e model. So you get the same dew drop display on the front with thick bezels at the bottom. The back remains the same as well, with the phone featuring triple cameras on the top left corner and the Xiaomi logo on the bottom left. However, unlike the Mi CC9e, the Mi A3 comes with a bunch of stickers on its right side, including the Android One logo. There’s CE certification as well which confirms that the phone is headed for Europe.

As for the specs, the Mi A3 stays exactly the same as the CC9e. So, yes, the phone will continue to use an HD+ screen which will be a downgrade from the FHD screen on its predecessor. The screen will be a 6.08-inch AMOLED panel and will come with in-screen fingerprint sensor. Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 powers the phone and there’s a large 4030mAh battery as well.

Finally, the triple camera setup remains the same with a 48MP sensor along with an 8MP wide-angle sensor and 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, the phone retains a powerful 32MP selfie shooter. As for the software, the phone gets a stock Android Pie flavor instead of MIUI.

We got the Xiaomi Mi A3 4GB + 64GB model but there should be other variants on the way. It’s interesting to note that Xiaomi takes inspiration from Google’s Pixel lineup in naming the color for the device. The grey color model with us is simply called as ‘Kind Of Grey’. The box includes a silicon case as well.

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The Mi A3 will be officially announced in Spain later today. However, the phone is already up for sale on Giztop.

We are currently in the process of reviewing the device, so stay tuned for more updates! You can also check out our CC9 review from here!

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Get Up To a Whopping 50% Off on Electronics, Phones and Mobile Phone Accessories on AliExpress

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 17, 2019

AliExpress is known for coming up with amazing promotions from time to time. Chuwi HeroBook

Living up to its reputation, the Alibaba Group-owned online retail service recently launched its Amazin’ Time Sale, giving its loyal users a chance to grab up to a whopping 50 percent off on a wide selection of electronic items, and more.

Aside from that, AliExpress is offering up to a noteworthy 50 percent off on a slew of phones and mobile phone accessories. The Phones & Accessories page is brimming with top-end mobile devices and highly useful phone accessories that you can now buy at lowered prices.

To simplify and expedite the search process, these products have been split into multiple categories including The Bestsellers, Fast Shipping, More to Love, etc. More importantly, you can now get your tech greedy hands on high-end items like the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Umidigi A5 Pro, Baseus 20000mAh power bank and more without breaking the bank.

For the sake of an instance, the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM OnePlus 7 Pro variant usually sells for $749.99 – 1,032.49, but you can now buy it for just $599.99 – 825.99 from AliExpress. In addition to receiving this 20 percent discount, new users can take advantage of a $3 Off New User coupon and save more money. Likewise, you can get $2 off for each $199 spent.

You can head straight to the activity page to check out the rest of the products and avail great discounts before the sale ends by visiting this link.

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Each of the aforesaid categories is crammed with amazing products that usually carry steep price tags, but are now up for grabs for considerably reduced prices. For example, the Chuwi HeroBook laptop with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity normally retail for $274.99, but you can buy it for just $200.74, under The Bestsellers section of the promotion page.

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Special Edition Gold Redmi K20 Pro full image leaks

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Airyl Jaszly

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Jul 17, 2019

Calling the Redmi K20 Pro one of the best devices on the market wouldn’t be an overstatement. As it stands, the device is a testament to how far one can push the envelope when it comes to mid-range pricing. It’s a phenomenally good device, even with the price out of the equation, with no major flaws and very few minor flaws on top of that. So, it makes sense that Xiaomi and Redmi would want to capitalize on this.

Yesterday, the company teased a small section of a device with bright gold sheen. Today, we’ve got leaks that reveal the device to be exactly what we thought it was. Redmi is making a new limited edition Redmi K20 Pro variant with a gold colour scheme, and for once the garish gold doesn’t look too bad.

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The report also claims that this variant will go on sale in India INR 480,000 ($7000). We have no idea what sort of gold is going into this to jack up the price to $7000, but we’re not exactly huge fans. Is there really even a point to the device if it’s so expensive? We’re not entirely sure, but at the very least, the device isn’t ludicrously ugly like many gold devices are.

In terms of specs, this gold Redmi K20 Pro is pretty much exactly the same as your typical Redmi K20 Pro. All the great specs are still here, along with excellent features and design, just for a much higher price point. There’s essentially no reason to buy this device, just like there’s never been any reason to purchase ludicrously expensive device. But, it exists, and we suppose there’s probably a market for these things somewhere in the world.

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Huawei to reportedly use HongMeng OS in its first Smart TV

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Jul 17, 2019

Recently, an executive of Huawei’s sub-brand Honor confirmed that the company is working on Smart TVs. Now, insiders aware of the development say that the first Smart TV from Huawei will come powered by the company’s own HongMeng OS.

As per the reports, Huawei will be launching its first Smart TV as early as August this year. The company is aiming its Smart TV product, which it likes to call “Smart Screens”, the hub for controlling all internet-connected devices at home.

The TV will also act as an entertainment as well as an information center for the families, claims Honor President George Zhao. While he took the stage recently to confirm the development of smart TVs, he didn’t reveal much about the features of the upcoming TV.

We’ve known about the HongMeng OS from Huawei from quite some time now. After the US government put Huawei in the “Entity List”, effectively banning US-based firms to do business with the Chinese giant, Huawei confirmed that it had been working on its own operating system and it’s ready to get launched.

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As per the reports, the HongMeng OS is currently in the testing phase and is expected to get launched in the coming months. Recently, during an interview with French media, Huawei CEO confirmed that the HongMeng OS or Oak OS won’t be limited to smartphones and will run on a wide range of devices, including routers, network switches, tablets, computers and data centers.

Huawei is aiming to create a singular operating system for all of its products. The company’s CEO Ren Zhengfei also said that it’s very likely that HongMeng OS is faster than the Android and macOS. Earlier, it was reported that the upcoming operating system is about 60 percent faster than Android.

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Buy the Sabbat E12 TWS Earbuds and Redmi Note 7 Smartphone at Lowered Prices from GearVita [Coupons]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 17, 2019

GearVita launched the 2019 Mid-Year Sale on July 12th. As part of this recently kicked-off promo, the popular online is doling out great discounts on a wide range of latest products.

To ensure buyers can effortlessly find what they’re looking for, all products have carefully been split into various categories such as Top Picks, Mobile & Acc, Wearables, Audio & Video, and Home & Garden. We will check out the discounts you can avail on the Sabbat E12 TWS Earbuds Bluetooth 5.0, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone.

Moreover, we will show you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

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With the perfect audio curve, the Sabbat E12 delivers sound quality comparable to SENNHEISER IE80S, but without emptying your pocket. While it normally sells for $62.19 on both online as well as offline stores, the Sabbat E12 TWS Earbuds are now available for only $47.99 on GearVita.

You can even extend this 23 percent discount with the help of coupon code GVSatE12. The coupon helps you save $6 more by reducing the original asking price of the Sabbat E12 TWS Earbuds to just $41.99 at checkout.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to expire soon. The Sabbat E12 comes in multiple color options including black, red, purple, silver, coffee, and copper.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4G Smartphone

Xiaomi took the wraps off the Redmi Note 7 smartphone in January this year. While the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi’s huge fanbase, it didn’t quite appeal to cost-conscious buyers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a handset.

In a bid to make the well-received phone available to those living on a tight budget, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM Redmi Note 7 international version for a lowered price of only $185.99 on GearVita. This is a 30 percent reduction in the device’s original selling price of $265.99.

Aside from taking advantage of the aforesaid discount, you can use coupon code GVRN764g for an extra $13 off. In other words, you can bring the already lowered retail price of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone further down to only $172.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon before placing your order.

You can choose between three eye-catching options including black, blue and gold. You can visit this link to check out the full specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4G smartphone and grab the discount before the promo ends.

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GearVita has also launched the 2019 Bestsellers List, giving you an unmissable chance to find out some great products such as the Xioami Mi 9 SE, the Mi Band 3 smart bracelet, the Lenovo Air TWS Bluetooth earphones, etc. More importantly, you can buy these products without emptying your pockets.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro DxOMark ratings show camera scores lower than most flagships

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Jul 17, 2019

Lenovo recently launched its Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship smartphone which comes with an impressive set of specifications at a competitive price. Now, months after the phone’s launch DxOMark has released the ratings of the Lenovo Z6 Pro.

The smartphone has scored 95 points in the overall camera performance. The device scored 103 points for the photo performance and 79 points for the video performance. Overall, the Z6 Pro smartphone has surpassed the ratings of Apple iPhone 8 Plus, LG V40 ThinQ, among others.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro’s 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.

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The smartphone 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. 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.

The Lenovo Z6 Pro 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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Oppo Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona Edition announced, priced at 4,799 Yuan

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Jul 17, 2019

As expected, Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has today announced the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona Edition smartphone in its home country. It features a blue-and-red color scheme with heat-press technology to create a unique gradient color effect and a gold-plated club insignia on the back.

It also comes with an FC Barcelona-themed user interface and a case having a similar design. The smartphone also comes with FC Barcelona theme, icons, and ringtones to distinguish it from the standard edition.

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Apart from these design-related changes, everything else remains the same as the standard model, including the phone’s specifications. It comes with a 6.6-inch AMOLED notch-less display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

It offers a screen-to-body ratio of 93.1 percent and the display is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6 on top. Under the hood, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 flagship mobile platform fuels the smartphone. The Oppo Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona Edition comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The phone is also equipped with a PC-grade liquid cooling technology. The shark-fin module includes a 16-megapixel selfie camera and an LED flash. It is fitted with a triple camera setup that includes an OIS enabled 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, a 13-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and an OIS assisted 8-megapixel super wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture.

The smartphone runs ColorOS 6 out-of-the-box, which is based on the Android 9 Pie operating system. The 4,065mAh battery of the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition also supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology.

The Oppo Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona Edition is priced at 899 Euros (approximately $1,008) and will be available for purchase in Spain, France, Netherlands and other parts of Europe from 26th July. It will also go on sale in China from the same date for 4,799 Yuan.

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Vivo Z5 to debut on July 31 in China

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 17, 2019

Earlier this month, a mysterious Vivo V1921 smartphone had appeared with full specifications and images on the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority. Fresh information reveals that Vivo will be holding a launch event in China on July 31 to announce a new smartphone called Vivo Z5. It is speculated that the Vivo V1921 could be hitting the Chinese markets as Vivo Z5.

The above shown screenshot of the media invite reveals that the Vivo Z5 smartphone will be made official on July 31. ln June, Vivo had launched the Vivo Z5x as its first phone with punch-hole display. The TENAA images of the V1921 smartphone shows that it is equipped with a waterdrop-style notch display. The back panel of the phone is fitted with triple rear cameras.

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Vivo Z5 Specifications

The Vivo V1921 TENAA listing has revealed that it has a 6.38-inch AMOLED display that produces full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device. It is expected to feature the latest version of FunTouch UI.

The smartphone is fueled by 2.3GHz octa-core processor along with 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. The exact name of the chipset that will be powering the device is not known yet. The handset may release in storage editions like 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB in the Chinese markets. The handset lacks support for external storage.

The minimum capacity of the battery that powers the Vivo V1921 smartphone is 4,420mAh capacity. Its typical capacity could be 4,500mAh. The 3C listing of the phone had revealed that it carries support for 22.5W fast charging. The smartphone features a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The triple camera setup present on the rear shell of the phone features a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor and a 2-megapixel tertiary lens. The handset measures 159.53 x 75.23 x 8.13mm and it weighs 189.6 grams.

As of this writing, there are no details available on the pricing of the smartphone. The Chinese manufacturer may soon confirm the July 31 launch date for the Vivo Z5 smartphone through Weibo and other social channels in China.

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HTC Wildfire E and Wildfire E Plus specifications and images leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 17, 2019

It was in 2011 that HTC had released Wildfire series of smartphones and now fresh leak reveals that the company is gearing up to debut at least four Wildfire branded phones in Russia. The Wildfire and Wildfire E1 smartphones are packed with better specs than the Wildfire E and E Plus phones. Readers can visit this link to see the images and know about the specifications of the Wildfire and Wildfire E1.

HTC Wildfire E Specifications (Rumored)

Leaked information reveals that the HTC Wildfire E smartphone measures 147.86 x 71.4 x 8.9mm and it houses a 5.45-inch display that supports HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The handset offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Unisoc (previously known as Spreadtrum SC9863) that features 1.6GHz octa-core processor is present under the hood of Wildfire E along with 2 GB of RAM. The built-in storage of the handset is 32 GB.

The rear side of the Wildfire E phone features 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. For capturing selfies, it has a front camera of 5-megapixel. The handset includes a 3,000mAh battery. The usual connectivity features like dual-SIM support, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack are available on the device. The HTC Wildfire E smartphone was also recently seen on a Russian retailer site.

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HTC Wildfire E Plus Specifications (Rumored)

The HTC Wildfire E Plus measures 160.4 x 67.3 x 8.7mm and it is equipped with a larger display of 6.99 inches. It also offers HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. The MediaTek Helio A22 chipset with 2GHz quad-core processor and PowerVR GE8320 graphics powers the smartphone with 2 GB of RAM. The internal storage capacity of the Wildfire E Plus handset is 32 GB.

Like the Wildfire E, the Plus edition also features 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel rear-mounted dual camera setup and a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. It is also backed by a 3,000mAh battery. The connectivity features like dual-SIM support, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3.5mm headphone slot are also found on Wildfire E Plus smartphone.

The HTC Wildfire E and E Plus phones are equipped with identical design that features black-colored plastic rear with horizontal dual camera setup. A fingerprint scanner is also found on the rear of both devices. There is an orange colored HTC logo on the backside of the Wildfire E and E Plus phones and they also feature an orange colored power button. The pricing and release date information of the Wildfire E and E Plus are not available yet.

The publication that leaked the details of the upcoming Wildfire branded phones claims that HTC had registered as many as 10 Wildfire phones such as Wildfire, Wildfire E Plus, Wildfire E1, Wildfire E1 Plus, Wildfire E2, Wildfire E2 Plus, Wildfire E3, Wildfire E3 Plus, Wildfire R and Wildfire R Plus.

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HTC Wildfire and Wildfire E1 specs, renders appear; Wildfire series to be revived soon

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 17, 2019

Earlier this week, a new HTC phone named HTC Wildfire E was spotted on the website of a Russian retailer. Fresh information shared by a Russian website has revealed leaked specs of multiple Wildfire branded smartphones such as HTC Wildfire, Wildfire E, Wildfire E Plus and Wildfire E1.

HTC Wildfire Specifications (Rumored)

The HTC Wildfire handset features a 6.217-inch LCD display with a waterdrop notch. It supports 720 x 1520 pixels HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. The MediaTek Helio P23 octa-core processor that works at 2.3GHz is present under the hood of the device along with 3 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It has an internal storage of 32 GB.

The rear side of the HTC Wildfire features a dual camera setup that houses a primary lens of 16-megapixel and a secondary lens of 5-megapixel. It has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The handset is backed by a 3,500mAh battery. The other features available on the handset include rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack. It seems to feature a polycarbonate rear with an attractive gradient color.

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HTC Wildfire E1 Specifications (Rumored)

The HTC Wildfire E1 is fitted with a 6.088-inch display that features a rounder notch. It produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The MediaTek Helio A22 chipset that includes 2GHz quad-core processor and PowerVR GE8320 graphics powers the handset with 3 GB of RAM. The native storage of the Wildfire E1 is 32 GB.

While the leak claims that it has a 16-megapixel rear camera, the text below the camera sensor and LED flash reads 13-megapixel. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The handset features a 3,000mAh battery. A fingerprint scanner is found on the polycarbonate rear. It comes with connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3.5mm headphone jack.

There is no information available on the launch date and pricing of the HTC Wildfire and Wildfire E1 smartphones. Read on to know the specifications and images of the Wildfire E and Wildfire E Plus smartphones.

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Xiaomi Mi A3 hands-on confirms phone has an HD+ display

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Jul 16, 2019

When Xiaomi eventually announces the Mi A3 in Spain today, a lot of folks will be disappointed, as one of its key features is a downgrade from the previous versions.

A hands-on article by Malaysian blog Soyacincau, has confirmed that the Mi A3 is truly a rebranded Xiaomi CC9e down to the display. This means the Mi A3 has an HD+ AMOLED screen and not an FHD+ AMOLED screen. This is a downgrade from the previous models which all have 1080p screens including last year’s Mi A2 Lite.

The screen is 6.088” in size and has a waterdrop notch at the top for the selfie camera. The particular variant of the Mi A3 they got their hands on has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which can be expanded via a hybrid dual-SIM slot.

The retail box also confirms there is a Snapdragon 665 processor inside it and the color variant is called “Kind of Grey”. It appears Xiaomi has borrowed a leaf from Google’s color-naming scheme. The color is identical to the CC9e’s deep gray variant. There is Xiaomi written on the bottom left corner of the phone and on the bottom right is the Android One logo.

The Mi A3 has a 32MP selfie camera while the rear is home to a 48MP triple camera setup. The secondary cameras are an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone also has a 4030mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack at the top. It also runs stock Android 9 Pie with June’s security patch installed.

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The source says the unit was provided by the online store Mobile2Go. The store is already taking orders, so if you reside in Malaysia and want one, you can order it for RM 1098 which roughly converts into $267. It is available in gray and blue.

The Mi A3 is expected to launch later today in Spain and then in France on Thursday, July 18.

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Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs Samsung Galaxy S10+: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Jul 16, 2019

With the Reno line-up, Oppo completely revolutionized its high-end smartphones line-up and it seems to have taken the right decisions as the new phones are doing really well in both the Chinese and the global market. The flagship device of the new series is the Oppo Reno 10x zoom (there is also a Reno 5G but if we exclude the 5G connectivity it has exactly the same specifications but a higher price) and it combines a revolutionary design with a very advanced camera experience and amazing performances. But can this device compete with the most powerful non 5G flagship released by the company which actually dominates the smartphones market? After reading this comparison between Oppo Reno 10x zoom and Samsung Galaxy S10+ you should have a satisfying answer to this question.

Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs Samsung Galaxy S10+

	Oppo Reno 10x zoom	Samsung Galaxy S10+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	162 x 77.2 x 9.3 mm, 210 grams	157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm, 175 grams
DISPLAY	6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 387 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, AMOLED	6.4 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), 522 ppi, 19:9 ratio, Dynamic AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz	Samsung Exynos 9820, octa-core 2.73 GHz
MEMORY	6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD card slot	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – 12 GB RAM, 1 TB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, Samsung Experience
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 13 MP + 8 MP f/1.7, f/3.0 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 12 + 12 + 16 MP f/1.5-2.4, f/2.4 and f/2.2 Dual 10 + 8 MP f/1.9 and f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY	4065 mAh Fast charging 20W	4100 mAh, Fast Charging 15W, Fast Wireless Charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Hybrid Dual SIM slot, IP68 certification, reverse wireless charging

Design

There is no doubt about the fact that Oppo Reno 10x zoom comes with one of the most innovative form factors ever seen on a mobile phone in the last years. It is equipped with the first “shark fin” pop-up camera and it has a screen-to-body ratio very close to 100 percent without the need of a notch. Further, it has a very original glass back, especially when it comes to that vertical stripe in the middle. While Oppo Reno 10x zoom has the best look in my opinion, Samsung Galaxy S10+ offers a better build quality as it is fully waterproof (up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes).

Display

Samsung is the best display manufacturer when it comes to mobile phones and it was pretty obvious that Galaxy S10+ had to come with one of the most outstanding panels out there. The handset sports an amazing color reproduction, a high QHD+ resolution and it is even HDR10+ compliant. If we only consider flagship phones, Oppo Reno 10x zoom has just an average AMOLED panel without HDR certification and with a just Full HD+ resolution (1080p vs 1440p on the Galaxy S10+). However, it has a wider panel, one of the widest ones on flagship phones with a diagonal of 6.6 inches. But I would definitely go for display quality instead of display size.

Specs & Software

If we consider the most expensive variants, so the ones with the best memory configurations, Samsung Galaxy S10+ largely wins the hardware comparison. Indeed, it is equipped with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 3.0 internal storage, while Oppo Reno 10x zoom stops at just 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. Both benchmarks and speed tests highlight a better software and hardware optimization on the Samsung Galaxy S10+, despite it has to manage a display with a higher resolution and a highly-customized user interface. However, in each case you got a flagship hardware department, so you should not notice any difference in daily use.

Camera

Oppo Reno 10x zoom has an amazing 10x hybrid zoom technology which allows a better zoom with a minor loss of detail compared to the Galaxy S10+, but when it comes to overall photo and video quality, Samsung’s flagship is a lot better than its rivals. It shoots brighter photos in low-light conditions thanks to its variable aperture which goes up to f/1.5, and it even shows more accurate colors when there is light. Even when it comes to selfies, Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the king with its dual front camera able to record 4K videos. So, overall, Oppo Reno 10x zoom is better only when it comes to zoom.

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Battery

Even though Samsung Galaxy S10+ has a slightly bigger battery, Oppo Reno 10x zoom is able to last more on a single charge in most of the scenarios because it has better power management and a more efficient display. Both support Qi wireless charging, but only Samsung Galaxy S10 has the reverse wireless charging feature.

Price

Do not take the price info seriously as the price of these handsets varies a lot depending on the market and the actual street prices. But in the highest amount of countries, Samsung Galaxy S10+ starts from an €830/$930 listing price, while Oppo Reno 10x zoom costs €800/$897 in its base variant. At the end of the day, Samsung Galaxy S10+ looks like a more complete device due to its better overall camera performance, a better display, water resistance, and higher-end memory configurations.

Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs Samsung Galaxy S10+: PRO and CONS

Oppo Reno 10x zoom

PRO

Periscopic sensor
Big battery
Bigger display
Stereo speakers

CONS

Bigger dimensions

Samsung Galaxy S10+

PRO

Better display quality
Reverse wireless charging
Waterproof
Better hardware
Better selfie cameras

CONS

Smaller display

Nubia Red Magic 3 to get Snapdragon 855+ edition

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Jul 16, 2019

After the announcement of the Snapdragon 855 plus yesterday, a bunch of Chinese manufacturers hinted at the launch of new phones that will be powered by the new SoC. One of such manufacturers is Nubia‘s Red Magic, and today it confirmed there will be a special edition Red Magic 3 powered by the new chipset.

The Weibo post says the phone is “coming soon” and includes a poster that shows the Snapdragon 855+ processor. It also has a bunch of text in different fonts including the name of its latest device, the Red Magic 3.

We can’t say if this new version will replace the still new Snapdragon 855 version or if both will exist side-by-side. If it will be the latter, expect to shell out more cash to get that CPU and GPU performance boosts which the Snapdragon 855+ brings.

If you already bought the Red Magic 3, you won’t be missing much. However, if you are yet to, you may want to wait until this new version is released before you order a unit.

The Red Magic 3 is the first smartphone in the world to have a built-in cooling fan. It has a 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. There is a 16MP selfie camera and a single 48MP rear camera. The phone also has touch-sensitive buttons on the side, DTS X Ultra audio, a 3.5mm jack, and packs a massive 5000mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging and USB PD.

The Red Magic 3 comes in several configurations with the base model having 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage while the highest configuration doubles the RAM to 12GB and has 256GB os storage.

Other brands that have hinted at launching Snapdragon 855+ phones include iQOO, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Redmi.

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Huawei to Invest $3.1 billion in Italy in the next three years

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Joel Joseph

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Jul 16, 2019

Huawei seems to be strengthening its position in Europe as the company announced its plan to invest $3.1 billion in Italy over the course of the next three years. The company’s Italian chief, Thomas Miao further revealed that the new investment will create 1,000 direct jobs in the market by 2021.

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Specifically, Huawei plans to invest around $1.2 billion in operations and marketing and another 1.9 billion in direct supplies in the Italian market. An additional $52 million would be spent for R&D activities. This investment comes on the sidelines of a new decree passed by the Italian government that increases the power of the state to intervene in the matters of the private ICT (information and communications technology) sector which includes 5G. The decree reportedly comes as a result of the government’s need to strengthen national security in the country’s strategic sectors.

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According to the decree, Italian companies will be required to inform the government of any purchases in the ICT sector from non-European suppliers. If this decree is passed by the parliament, then the rollout of essential ICT infrastructure networks like 5G will be monitored.

Huawei is currently the world’s largest telecom equipment supplier and a leader in 5G technology. But this decree could give an unfair advantage to European companies like the Finnish Nokia and the Swedish Ericsson who also supply 5G equipment to carriers. So, Huawei’s Miao has urged Italy to make the rules fair for all supplier and not just target non-European companies.

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Redmi 7A gets Foggy Gold variant in China

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Jul 16, 2019

When the Redmi 7A first launched in China, it was only available in Matte Black and Morning Blue. However, when it was announced in India, it got two new colors – Matte Blue and Matte Gold. Today, it was announced that the gold variant will also be available in China but as “Foggy Gold”.

The announcement was made on the official Weibo account. The attached poster says the Matte Gold variant will be available for purchase tomorrow, July 17. It will also keep the ¥549 (~$80) price tag.

We checked the official Mi online store to confirm if the new color variant will be available for the other configurations too and they are. The 2+32GB version will sell for ¥579 (~$84) while the 3+32GB version will sell for ¥799 (~$116).

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The Redmi 7A has a 5.45-inch HD+ display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 439 processor, has a 13MP rear camera (12MP in India) and a 5MP front-facing camera. There is a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. It doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner but there is Face Unlock. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a MicroUSB port, and an audio jack.

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More Elephone PX pop-up camera device surface showing its colors

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 16, 2019

Last month we informed you about the redesigned Elephone PX smartphone that is set to follow the U2 in the pop-up camera series of the company. The original Elephone PX that was announced about a year ago never made it to the market due to manufacturing problems so the company decided to reimburse all the backer of the Indiegogo campaign.

It seems that the reason behind the delay of the redesigned PX is the control of supplier resources from first-line brands like Samsung, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi that have or are about to introduce their pop-up camera phones. Eventually, the phone will hit the market and judging from the photos that surfaced today, it will be soon. The new photos reveal the color choices made be Elephone and they look stunning.

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As you can see, there are 2 gradient colors and one solid color with lumia effects on the back. To keep up to date with future Elephone products, you can visit their official website.

ROG Phone 2 Geekbench result shows how powerful the Snapdragon 855+ is

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