Vivo S1 launched; features a 6.38-inch FHD+ display, triple rear cameras and a 32 MP selfie camera

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Jul 16, 2019

Vivo has launched the Vivo S1 and S1 Pro smartphones in its home country China earlier this year. Now, it is being reported that the company is gearing up to launch the Vivo S1 in the Indian market, which could happen soon.

Now, ahead of the phone’s launch in the Indian market, the Vivo S1 has been launched in Indonesia. The phone is now available for pre-order in Indonesia and is priced at 3599000 Indonesian Rupiah, which roughly converts to $258. It comes in two color options — Cosmic Green and Skyline Blue and will start shipping from 23rd July.

The specifications of the device are a bit different from the specs of the Vivo S1 launched in China in March this year. It comes with a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and about 90% screen-to-body ratio. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest MediaTek Helio P65 12nm octa-core SoC. The handset packs 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, which enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

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Coming to the camera department, it features a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultrawide secondary sensor. There’s also a 2-megapixel tertiary camera sensor for depth sensing. On the front side, the device comes equipped with a 32-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

As for the connectivity options, the device comes with support for Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS, and a micro USB port. The device runs Android 9 Pie operating system with the company’s own FunTouch OS on top and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for fast charging.

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Galaxy Note 10 release reportedly hit by Japan’s removal of Korea from Export White list

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 16, 2019

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 10 in a couple of months time. There are reports that the release of the Note 10 may be affected by Japan’s change in trade policy with South Korea. Japan was earlier reported to have removed South Korea from a White List of countries that were granted expedited export procedures. The move meant that companies exporting raw materials critical for semiconductor manufacture to South Korea would now have to wait for 90 days before their exports are cleared.

Purported render of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Tesla Edition

This change in policy has resulted in a hike in the prices of DRAM in Soth Korea. This is despite claims by semiconductor industry officials that stocked inventory for the modules will ensure that real-world consumer impacts from the ban aren’t immediate. The new report of how the embargo affects Samsung says otherwise. The report from the South Korean press hints that Samsung will be affected by a decrease in Exynos 9825 production.

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The Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be powered by an Exynos 9825 chipset. The 7nm chipset has a smaller feature size than its predecessor the Exynos 9820, which is present on Samsung’s Galaxy S10 lineup. According to the official, as reported by Sammobile, “This month, Samsung has cut by 10 percent the target production of the Exynos, a mobile processor that will be used for the Note 10.” The company is expected to shore up production next month but we don’t know how they hope to achieve that. Worst-case scenario, the Galaxy Note 10 may be launched as scheduled but actual sales may be delayed slightly.

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OPPO Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona Edition will be announced tomorrow

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Joel Joseph

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Jul 16, 2019

OPPO and FC Barcelona have had a long-standing partnership since 2015. This is why every year we see special FC Barcelona editions of best-selling OPPO models. This year isn’t any different with the company announcing that the special OPPO Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona edition will meet us tomorrow. This special edition of the flagship will join the likes of OPPO R11, R9, R7 Plus, and even the F1 Plus which had their own Barcelona editions.

The OPPO Reno 10X Zoom FC Barcelona edition should have some additional design elements as compared to the regular edition. With previous special editions, OPPO had made the phone available in FC Barcelona’s iconic blue and red shades along with a 18K gold plated emblem (on the F11 Barcelona edition) of the club at the back. There are usually some FC Barcelona themed customizations inside the phone too.

OPPO R11 FC Barcelona Edition — OPPO R11 FC Barcelona edition looked perfect in its iconic blue and red shade

Unfortunately, OPPO’s teaser doesn’t give us a glimpse of the upcoming device. All we know is that the phone will be revealed tomorrow. As for the specs, expect it to be identical to the high-end OPPO Reno 10X Zoom variant. So you should have the same Snapdragon 855 processor with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, 48MP+13MP+8MP triple camera setup at the back, and a large 4000mAh battery inside.

Stay tuned to Gizmochina as more details about the phone unfold tomorrow.

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Ulefone Armor 6E positioning comparison with iPhone XS (video)

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 16, 2019

The latest rugged model from Ulefone, Armor 6E, is already in the market for some time now and has won the buyers’ preference for its great performance in outdoor performance and durability. The Armor 6E has gained up to 98% of good reputation from the users since it has been launched. You have already seen several videos about its performance and durability but today Ulefone released another one demonstrating the positioning performance of the device compared with iPhone XS. Let’s have a look.

As shown in the video, the 2km distance covered by the runner along the seaside was accurately recorded by the Armor 6E while the iPhone XS deviated from the original route. This means that in this case, the Armor 6E performed better than the $1000 opponent. The Armor 6E comes equipped with GPS, Glonass, and Beidou navigation system, offering wider and stable satellite signal reception, accurate positioning and navigation routes, making a perfect assistant when you get lost outdoors and want to find the right way.

Besides the excellent navigation capabilities, Armor 6E also comes with powerful specs like the 6.2″ FHD+ display covered with Gorilla Glass 5, Helio P70 SoC backed by 4GB/64GB memory configuration, 16MP/2MP dual rear camera setup, and an 8MP selfie shooter. In addition, there is a 5000mAh battery, face and fingerprint unlock, NFC with Google Pay support, global network coverage, and Android 9 Pie OS.

Until July 17th, Ulefone Armor 6E is on promotion over at Aliexpress costing just $197.49, a very low price for its specs. You can grab yours here.

Motorola One Macro is another Android One phone from Motorola

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 16, 2019

Last year, Motorola joined the Android One program with its Motorola One and Motorola One Power smartphones. It followed them up with the Motorola One Vision this year. There are reports there will be two new phones called the Motorola One Action and Motorola One Pro; renders of both phones have already leaked. But it seems Motorola has more phones planned. A new leak has revealed there will be another device which will launch as the Motorola One Macro.

The name of the device was revealed by Evan Blass (@evleaks) in the early hours of today. We have no reason to doubt the leak since he originally leaked the name of the other Motorola One Vision before it launched and that of the Motorola One Action and Motorola One Pro too.

There are no details regarding the specs of the phone or its design. We also can’t tell if it will launch this year or it is just a trademarked name. The Motorola One Action and Motorola One Pro are yet to launch, so the Macro might arrive much later.

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Kirin 810 performance is really amazing, almost as good as Exynos 9810

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 16, 2019

Chinese smartphone benchmark app Master Lu has released the benchmark score of two of Huawei‘s Kirin 810-powered smartphones. The Hisilicon Kirin 810 chipset was launched onboard the Huawei Nova 5 a few weeks back. It is also expected to be on board the upcoming Honor 9X.

The data released shows the Honor 9X scored a total of 270,037 points while the Huawei Nova 5 seems to have a higher clock speed, polling a total of 278,181 points. This is over 20,000 points higher than the Snapdragon 730-powered Redmi K20’s Master Lu benchmark score.

Master Lu acknowledged that since the two Huawei phones are yet to go on sale, there’s the possibility that the score of the test units and that of the commercial units may be different. However, the difference may not be too significant.

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Master Lu stressed that since both models have not yet been sold, the current number of test models is small, and it is not possible to rule out the possibility that the scores will fluctuate later. However, with the scores of Huawei’s nova 5 and glory 9X, the performance of the Kirin 810 is almost similar to the Samsung Exynos 9810 which is Samsung’s 2018 flagship SoC. The chipset seems to surpass all others in the mid-range category and that is pretty impressive.

As a reminder, the HiSilicon Kirin 810 is an octa-core processor which is built on TSMC’s 7nm node. It comes equipped with two Cortex-A76 high-performance large cores clocked at 2.27 GHz and six Cortex-A55 energy-efficient small cores clocked at 1.88 GHz. It is coupled with Mali-G52 GPU for graphics processing. It also comes with the new Huawei DaVinci architecture NPU, which consumes less energy and has artificial intelligence (AI) technology running at over 32,280 points. s stated, the AI performance of the Kirin 810 even surpasses that of the flagship Snapdragon 855.

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Alldocube participates in Amazon’s Prime Day with 6 products at great prices

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Dimitris Economou

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Jul 16, 2019

Amazon Prime Day is ongoing and manufacturers are offering more and more discounts as the final day is today. Alldocube couldn’t be absent from the big festival and they are offering six of their products at great prices. These products include the Android tablet flagship with AMOLED display Alldocube X, iWork10 Pro Windows 10/Android 5.1 dual boot tablet, KNote5 Windows 10 tablet, and MX5X/MX5XS/M8 budget Android tablets. You can see all the deals here.

The biggest offer comes for the Alldocube M5X that sells for just $189.99 during the promotion. The M5X features the Helio X27 SoC that supports 4G/LTE networks. Compared to the previous X23 model, it comes equipped with EnergySmart Screen power-saving technology for optimum power management. The 10.1″ tablet comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB more. In addition, the display has a high resolution of 2560×1600 and the dual-band WiFi allows for fast and uninterrupted online gaming and video streaming. Lastly, the battery has a 6600mAh capacity that should be enough to take you through the day easily.

Get ALLDOCUBE M5X at $189.99 on Amazon Prime Day

MediaTek to announce Helio G90 chipset designed for mobile gaming

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jul 16, 2019

Following the launch of the Snapdragon 855+ yesterday, reports have surfaced about MediaTek‘s plan to launch a new mobile processor. The new processor which is called the Helio G90 will be the first of a new line of mobile gaming-focused chipsets.

A poster of the Helio G90 has leaked but it doesn’t reveal much other than the fact that it is targeted at mobile gaming. There are rumors it will be officially announced by the end of July, hopefully, more details will surface before then.

We are also curious to know which manufacturers will adopt the Helio G90 which it launches. Xiaomi hasn’t announced a phone powered by a MediaTek processor this year. The Mi Play released last year was the last Xiaomi phone with an MTK chipset. Other big-name manufacturers like OPPO and Vivo have announced multiple phones with MediaTek chipsets, so one of them might be the first to announce an Helio G90-powered device.

Last month, MediaTek announced the Helio P65, an octa-core processor with Cortex-A75 and Cortex A55 cores, making it more powerful (CPU-only) than the Helio P60 and Helio P70. However, it comes with a less powerful GPU, doesn’t support UFS 2.1 storage like the P70, and only supports single-channel LPDDR4x RAM. On the plus side, the P65 has a better NPU than the P60 and P70.

The Helio P65 will make its debut in the Indian version of the Vivo S1 which is reported to launch in early August.

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MINIX NEO Storage, USB-C Multiport SSD Storage Hub Review: Amazing and Practical

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Cheky Zhu

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Jul 16, 2019

How do you think about a USB-C hub with built-in SSD storage? Before I get the MINIX NEO USB-C Multiport SSD Hub, I never heard about it. A week ago, I got the MINIX NEO SSD Hub, which is an amazing product combining USB-C hub and SSD storage. Let’s check out the review.

Unboxing:

The MINIX NEO USB-C Multiport SSD Hub ships with a user manual and a storage bag.

MINIX NEO Storage, USB-C Multiport SSD Storage Hub Review

Design:

The MINIX NEO SSD Hub comes with the high-quality aluminum material which is solid and light. The cable is made from white plastic. On the middle of the SSD Hub, there is a logo of MINIX. And it shows the SSD memory on the right corner. The SSD Hub has a LED indicator, which will show green light after connecting to the laptops.

Look at the back side. The MINIX NEO SSD Hub is equipped with four rubber feet to on back surface for stable positioning.

There are some input and output details on the back side.

MINIX NEO SSD HUB is not only a storage, but also a multiport adapter. It comes with two USB 3.0 ports, a HDMI port and a USB-C port for power delivery only. It’s worth noting that the HDMI output port supports the resolutions up to 4K/30Hz.

There are two memory variants and color variants, which are 120GB/240GB and Silver/Space Gray.

In Use:

MINIX NEO SSD Hub exclusively supports for Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Air and Apple MacBook Pro. Therefore, we tested the SSD Hub on Apple MacBook.

The speed of different storage capacity external SSD is different. The performance of 120GB SSD is that the reading speed is up to 365MB/s and the writing speed is up to 350MB/s. For the 240GB SSD, the performance is better, which is up to 415MB/s on reading and 400MB/s on writing.

The hub is always connected to a flash drive and a wireless mouse in our test. The wireless mouse use smoothly, and the data transmission speed is fast enough for daily use.

Conclusion:

I think the MINIX NEO Storage, USB-C Multiport SSD Storage Hub performs well. I like its high quality material, light weight and multiport design. The MINIX NEO SSD Hub is portable, and it’s easy for you to take it out.

You can get the MINIX NEO SSD Hub on Amazon store.

120GB variant on Amazon

240GB variant on Amazon

OPPO Reno undergoes JerryRigEverything’s durability test, See if it survives

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jul 16, 2019

OPPO took the industry by storm when it released the Reno series comprising the OPPO Reno 10x zoom and the Reno. Later the Reno Z joined the fray. The Reno 10x zoom is unarguably the top of the pack model but if you can’t afford the price tag, the Reno is a worthy replacement with mid-range specs, including a Snapdragon 710 SoC and without the periscope camera.

The Reno still retains the design of the flagship 10x zoom variant including the amazing triangular pop-up shooter that houses the selfie camera on one side and the LED flash for the rear snappers on the other side.

The OPPO Reno has now been subjected to the durability test process of Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything fame. There’s hardly the possibility that phones would go through the sort of torture that characterizes the test. However, it gives us an idea of how the phone fares under extreme conditions in real life.

First off, the YouTuber subjected the phone to a scratch test. 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 quite recover.

The one that interests us the most is the bend test. The only snag is that the glass back separates from the frame, perhaps due to weak adhesive but there is no irreversible damage to the phone.

Check out the YouTube video from down below.

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Vivo V1916A First Vivo 5G phone 3C certified; Could it be iQOO 5G?

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 16, 2019

Vivo announced the launch of the iQOO 5G at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 Shanghai back in June. The iQOO 5G is the first 5G-enabled smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer. The company had confirmed that the device will go on sale as early as the third quarter of 2019. A listing of a 5G-enabled Vivo smartphone with model number V1916A from has appeared on the database China’s 3C certification body. It could be the upcoming Vivo iQOO 5G.

The 3C listing further states that the Vivo V1916A will be shipped with the Vivo V3030A-CN charger, which supports up to 44W Fast Charging. No other information of the specs of the phone is currently available on 3C.

The regular Vivo iQOO smartphone carries support for 44W rapid charging technology. Hence, it is being speculated that the V1916A is the iQOO 5G hiding in plain sight. There is no concrete evidence at the moment to confirm on its exact identity.

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Vivo iQOO Specifications and Features

The Vivo iQOO features a 1080 x 2340pixel full HD+ 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display with waterdrop notch. It offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device is powered by a 2.84GHz octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC and gets up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. The device lacks support for expandable memory.

The Vivo iQOO runs on the Android 9.0 Pie-based FunTouch 9.0 OS, and draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery. It has a triple camera setup at the rear. The primary lens is a 12-megapixel unit, which works along with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front-facing camera is a 12-megapixel unit.

The Vivo iQOO is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The connectivity options include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C and 3.5mm audio jack. The 5G edition of the smartphone may house a smaller battery compared to its regular version.

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Huami launches the Amazfit GTR series with AMOLED displays

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Airyl Jaszly

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Jul 16, 2019

Huami has just launched the latest in their popular line of Amazfit smartwatches, the brand new Amazfit GTR. While the average Amazfit smartwatch is squarely aimed at the budget conscious market, the Amafit GTR is a clear step towards a more premium direction. It’s obvious from the presentation alone that this isn’t your typical Huami smartwatch.

The Amazfit GTR comes in two different size options at 42mm and 47mm. While there are minute differences in terms of colour and dimensions, when it comes to specifications both models are identical. Regardless of which size you pick, your Amazfir GTR will have an AMOLED display with 326PPI pixel density and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top of it.

What sets the two sizes apart are colour options and dimensions, as well as the actual display resolution itself. The Amazfit GTR 42mm watch comes in four colour options, those being starry black, moonlight white, cherry powder, and coral red. This variant is slimmer and lighter. The body is about only about 9.2mm thick, and it weighs in at a dainty 25.5g. There’s also a limited edition version of the 42mm that comes with 60 swarovski crystals.

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The Amazfit GTR 47mm, as you would expect, is slightly chunkier than the 42mm, but not by a significant amount. It comes in a bunch of more professional colours like aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium, but there’s also a limited edition Iron Man edition unit here. Unlike the other options, the Iron Man edition Amazfit GTR has a red silicone strap instead.

On top of the typical smartwatch features like showing notifications and issuing controls to your smartphone, the Amazfit GTR has a few more tricks up its sleeve. The device has BioTracker PPG bio-optical sensors to offer advanced heart rate monitoring and 12 different sports modes covering a wide range of activities from swimming to skiing. It’s also water resistant to up to 50 meters with 5ATM certification, which is fantastic to hear.

Amazfit GTR specifications

47mm — 1.39-inch (454 x 454 pixels) / 42mm — 1.2-inch ( 390 x 390 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, AF Coating
Supports Android 5.0 and above, iO S10.0 and above
BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking Optical Sensor,6-Axis Accelerometer , 3 Axial Geomagnetic Sensor, Air Pressure Sensor, Capacitive Sensor, Ambient Light Brightness Sensor
Bluetooth 5.0 LE, NFC, GPS + GLONASS
Dimensions (47mm): 47.2 x 47.2 x 10.75 mm; Weight: 36g (aluminum alloy), 48g (stainless steel), 40g (titanium metal)
Dimensions (42mm): 42.6 x 42.6 x 9.2 mm mm; Weight: 25.5g
Water-resistant and dust-resistant (5ATM / 50 meters)
47mm — 410mAh LiPo battery with up to 24-days battery life with normal use, up to 74 days in basic watch mode
42mm —195mAh LiPo battery with up to 12-days battery life with normal use, up to 34 days in basic watch mode

The standard variants of the Amazfit GTR 42mm is priced at 799 yuan ($116), while the limited edition swarovski model will go on sale for 999 yuan ($145). The Amazfit GTR 47mm aluminum alloy and stainless steel versions go for 999 yuan (US$ 145), while the titanium version and Iron Man special edition are priced at 1399 yuan (US$ 203). All of these are available for order starting today in China.

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Redmi and Realme Snapdragon 855+ smartphones may arrive in near future

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 16, 2019

Qualcomm has announced the more powerful Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform that offers better processing speeds and graphics performance than the SD855 chipset. Many Android smartphone OEMs have launched SD855 powered smartphones in the first half of the year. In the second of 2019, the ASUS ROG Phone II will be the first phone to feature Snapdragon 855+ SoC. However, there will be many other brands that could be now gearing up to launch SD855+ powered smartphones in the latter half of the year. It appears Redmi and Realme may also launch SD855 Plus phones later this year.

Soon after the announcement of the Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, Redmi General Manger Lu Weibing released a Weibo post that hinted that a Redmi phone featuring the new flagship chipset may debut later this year. The rumor mill is speculating that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be powered by Snapdragon 855+. However, the possibility of an affordable Redmi flagship phone with SD855+ cannot be ruled out. Weibing had recently hinted that the next flagship phone from the company will include features like IR blaster, dual speakers and linear motor that are not available on the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone.

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Realme too has welcomed the Snapdragon 855+ chipset by reposting Qualcomm China’s SD855+ Weibo post. Realme has mainly concentrated on launching the affordable smartphones. Hence, it hasn’t released any Snapdragon 8XX series chipset powered phone yet. Realme’s Weibo post suggest that Snapdragon 855+ Realme phone could be in works.

Leaked information that had surfaced in May had claimed that Realme may launch a flagship phone called Realme X Pro this year. The leak had claimed that it may come in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM editions with 128 GB of native storage on both models. The Realme X Pro could be priced around 2,599 Yuan. It is advisable to wait for further reports to know whether the Realme and Redmi will really release SD855+ phones in this year.

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The Jackery Prime Day Promotion Kicks Off on Amazon with Great Discounts [Promo Code]

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Vinay Patel

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Jul 16, 2019

A pioneer in the portable power industry, Jackery comes up with products that enhance mobile living and outdoor life, ensuring adventure junkies have the energy and power everywhere they go.

Much to the delight of thrill seekers who aren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a portable power station, Jackery has now teamed-up with Amazon to offer its well-received products at considerably lowered prices. Moreover, we will show how you can save more money at checkout.

Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240

A part of the Jackery Explorer family, the Jackery Explorer 240 is a high-capacity generator that is designed to energize your summer vacation. In other words, it ensures that you don’t run short of power even when you’re outside.

Capable of charging devices that operate under 200-Watt, the Jackery Explorer 240 will normally set you back $249.99, but you can bring its retail price down to just $199.99 with the help of multi-code JACKERY240. The aforesaid coupon helps you get an extra $50 off even before you place your order.

It is worth mentioning that the promo code will only be valid from July 14th 00:00PDT to July 16 23:59PDT. You can follow this link to use the promo code and save more money before it expires.

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Jackery Explorer 160 Portable Power Station

The Jackery Explorer 160 Portable Power Station is a great choice for both indoor as well as off-grid outdoor activities such as outdoor party and music festival, fishing, hunting, etc. Moreover, it can act like an emergency backup power source for lighting during power outages.

The Explorer 160 usually retails for $149.99 on Amazon; however, you can save $32 simply by joining Amazon Prime. As a Prime member, you can buy this portable power station for a lowered price of just $117.99.

You can follow this link to avail the discount. Note that the offer will be available from July 15th 00:00PDT to July 16th 23:59PDT.

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Jackery Supercharge 26800 PD Portable Charger

Touted as the first professional Power Delivery portable charger that powers USB C laptops and a slew of other devices, the Jackery SuperCharge 26800 PD enables you to continue working on your laptop even when you are away from a wall outlet. It is a must-have device for all USB C laptops and iPhone users.

The highly useful Jackery Supercharge 26800 PD 26800mAh portable charger normally carries a $119.99 price tag, but you can buy it for just $88.99 if you are an Amazon Prime member. You can save $31 as the Prime exclusive discount, which kicks off on July 15th 00:00PDT and will come to an end on July 16th 23:59PDT.

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Alleged Vivo S1 Geekbench listing reveals MediaTek Helio P65

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 16, 2019

Recent reports have revealed that Vivo will be launching the Vivo S1 smartphone soon in India. A new Vivo phone that has a model number of Vivo V1913A has been benchmarked on Geekbench. Since it is powered by MediaTek Helio P6768 chipset, it is being speculated that the Vivo V1913A could be the upcoming Vivo S1 smartphone for India.

The Vivo V1913A Geekbench listing reveals that is powered by the MediaTek MT6768 chipset has a base frequency of 1.70 GHz. It is nothing but the all new Helio P65 chipset. The SoC is supported by 6 GB of RAM and the handset runs on Android 9 Pie OS. In the single-core test, the Vivo V1913A has scored 1818 points and it has recorded a score of 6019 points in the multi-core test. In the previous month, the Vivo V1913A had appeared with its images and full specifications on TENAA.

A recent leak had revealed that the Vivo S1 that will be arriving in soon in India will be the first phone to be fueled by the MediaTek Helio P65. The leaked image (shown below) also carried the key specs of the smartphone. Apparently, the Vivo V1913A’s images and specs that appeared on TENAA seems to match with Vivo S1 shown in the leaked image. Hence, there is a possibility that the Vivo V1913A that has appeared on Geekbench could be the Vivo S1 smartphone.

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The leaked poster reveals that the Vivo S1 will come with 6.38-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader. It features a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel and a 16-megapixel + 8-meapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. The Helio P65 SoC that powers the phone is assisted by 4 GB of RAM. It has 128 GB of native storage. The 4,500mAh battery of the phone supports dual-engine fast charging. The handset is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS.

Vivo has already launched Vivo S1 smartphone earlier this year. The specifications and design of Vivo V1913A is different from the Vivo S1 for China. Hence, there is a possibility that the Vivo V1913A may launch in India as Vivo S1, but it may sport a different name in China.

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OnePlus & Huawei Flagships offered the Best Resale Value in China in H1 2019

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Joel Joseph

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Jul 16, 2019

Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives. This has also led to the incredible growth of the used phone market. The selling price of a used smartphone now influence buyers when making a purchase and if you were wondering which were phones had the best resale value, here’s a reference list from China. Huishoubao, China’s leading used phone platform has just released the list of smartphones with the best resale value.

OnePlus 7 Pro Almond hands on 06 — OP7Pro tops the list in terms of best resale value for H1 2019

According to the list, the smartphone with the best resale value in the first half of 2019 was none other than the OnePlus 7 Pro. This isn’t surprising given the brand’s incredible popularity in China as well as abroad. The latest OnePlus flagship brings top-end specs including a pop-up camera at a competitive price tag. Plus, OnePlus is known for its solid software support with even models like the three-year-old OnePlus 3T getting the new Android Pie update. These factors explain why OnePlus 7 Pro tops the chart with a maximum resale value of nearly 77% of its cost price.

The second and third place are occupied by the Huawei P30 duo. These two models have one of the best camera setups in the market right now, so getting a used unit is still worth the price. Not to mention Huawei’s brand value has surged in the past few months especially after the US ban when the Chinese went all patriotic to support the company.

In the fourth place is yet another smartphone that offers excellent value for money – the Redmi K20 Pro. So it’s no surprise that people looking to buy a used smartphone are ready to pay nearly 68% of its original selling price for this model. Oneplus 7, Honor View 20, OPPO Reno Zoom, Xiaomi Mi 9, and OPPO K3 take the remaining spots from the fifth place to the tenth place respectively.

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It is worth noting that flagships from Samsung like the Galaxy S10+ or the S10 are way down in the list with the best offer being just over 50% of its official cost price. In case you are wondering, Apple’s iPhones were not mentioned in this list because the Cupertino giant didn’t release any new models in the first half of 2019. This list covers all smartphones that were released from Jan 1, 2019, to June 30, 2019. The resale ratio is calculated by dividing the best resale value for a model by its official selling price of a new model.

The entire list can be found down below.

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Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro official renders leak reveals notch-less display and elevating camera

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 16, 2019

On July 23, Honor will be introducing the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro smartphones in China. The Honor 9X has already appeared with its entire specifications on TENAA, but the Pro model is yet to surface on the database of the telecom authority. The Honor 9X Pro is up for reservations in China. The reservations page of the phone on Vmall has an image that showcases its front and rear design. However, the leaked images released by MySmartPrice offers a clearer look at the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro.

The Honor 9X and 9X Pro leaked images show that these handsets spot identical design. The front side of both smartphones mainly features notch-less display which indicates that it will be equipped with an elevating camera for capturing selfie shots. The right side of the phone features a volume rocker and the regression below it suggests that it could be for the fingerprint sensor enabled power key. the chin of the device is of the Honor 9X series is slightly thick compared to its other bezels.

The Honor 9X has a black colored rear that seems to be made out of glass. It has a vertical camera unit at the top-left corner which houses two camera sensors and an LED flash. The “48 MP AI Camera” text can be seen alongside the camera module.

On the other side, the Honor 9X Pro has a gradient purple colored glass rear that features an X-shaped pattern. The “48 MP AI Camera” text is also seen besides the triple camera setup of the phone. Reports surrounding the Honor 9X series have claimed that the major difference between the two phones is that the Pro model features an extra camera on its rear. The Honor 9X features a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. The Pro edition may come with 48-megapixel + 8-meapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system.

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The Honor 9X has a 6.59-inch IPS LCD display that offers full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Kirin 810 chipset powers the smartphone with up to 8 GB of RAM. The highest configuration model of the phone will be featuring 256 GB of internal storage. The EMUI based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. The handset will be packed with a 4,000mAh battery. On July 23, Honor is expected to announce the Honor Band 5 alongside the Honor 9X and 9X Pro smartphones.

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Realme 5 may debut in October, claims report

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 16, 2019

Yesterday, Realme had held a launch event in India to announce the much anticipated Realme X smartphone along with the cheaper Realme 3i smartphone. Soon after the launch of these smartphones, 91mobiles carried a report to reveal that the company will be launching the Realme 5 smartphone just before the Diwali festival in October in the country. The report also debunks rumors about Realme 4 and Realme 4 Pro smartphones.

Based on the information revealed by an anonymous Realme executive, the publication has reported that the company is not working on Realme 4 smartphone. Instead the successor of the Realme 3 will be dubbed as Realme 5. The Realme executive did not reveal why the company decided to skip the Realme 4 moniker. It could be because Chinese firms consider number 4 as bad omen. For example, OnePlus had skipped OnePlus 4 name for the successor for OnePlus 3 and 3T that arrived in the market as OnePlus 5.

If there is no Realme 4, there may not be Realme 4 Pro too. The publication has claimed that the executive did not reveal many details on the Realme 5. However, he has shared that the Realme 5 will be coming with features that are better than the Realme X smartphone. However, there is no confirmation on whether the Realme 5 will adopt a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera like the Realme X. Probably, there could be a more advanced model called Realme 5 Pro that may come with specs similar or better than the Realme X.

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Recently, new Realme phones were spotted on the database of Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia. At that time, it was speculated that the newly spotted devices could be Realme 4 and Realme 4 Pro. However, it now appears that these could be Realme 5 series of smartphones.

The Realme X that has been introduced with an enticing starting price of Rs. 16,999 in India features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel with notch-less appeal. It supports full HD+ resolution and offers 91.2 percent screen space. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is present under the hood of the device along with up to 8 GB of RAM. It comes with up to 128 GB of native storage. The rear shell of the smartphone features Sony IMX586 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a Sony IMX471 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. It is packed with a 3,765mAh battery that supports 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology.

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Honor TV will be heavily focused towards R&D instead of price wars

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Airyl Jaszly

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Jul 16, 2019

Honor made some waves after officially announcing that the Honor TV yesterday. Honor President George Zhao made some pretty big claims, like how he wants to revolutionize the TV industry with the upcoming smart TV. In a recent interview, he further elaborated on his thoughts regarding the television industry and Honor‘s upcoming product.

According to George Zhao, the TV hardware industry is in dire need of R&D. He claims that the television was once the hub of information for families, but smartphones have since taken that spot, relegating televisions to purely entertainment purposes. The reason for this is supposedly the absolute lack of innovation that the TV industry has seen, especially in comparison to the huge strides made by the smartphone and computer industries.

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To this end, George Zhao also claims that the Honor TV will not be competing much in terms of pricing. Instead, Honor will be investing heavily on the R&D side of things to ensure that they can push out “the future of TV”, which he calls Smart Screens. Instead of going head to head with competitors in an already saturated market, he wants to expand the market with brand new high-end and innovative options to push the industry forward.

Honor also wants to avoid direct competition or conflict with already established TV companies. George Zhao tells us how Huawei had previously provided TV chips and software processing for the TV industry, as well as how those connections have helped them in the development of their own product. It makes sense that they wouldn’t want to sully that.

Perhaps most interesting is how the Honor President wants the TV to be the central hub of a household. He claims that the smart screen should become the emotional center of the family as an audio-visual entertainment center, information sharing center, control management center and multi-device interaction center. He also explains that the specs and features should reflect this, though we’re not sure what features he has in mind.

Regardless, it seems George Zhao is incredibly optimistic on the future of the TV industry, as well as extremely confident in his own product. According to the man, the TV industry has barely begun to evolve. He also throws in an interesting little tidbit, saying Huawei themselves may be joining in on the Smart TV market in the future. This is a lot to digest, but we’re confident Honor knows what they’re doing, and we look forward to seeing the results.

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Oppo F11 Pro gets a new Waterfall Grey color option in India

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Jeet

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Jul 16, 2019

Months after launching the Oppo F11 Pro smartphone in the Indian market, the Chinese company has now introduced a new color option — Waterfall Grey. The phone is already available in two other colors — Aurora Green and Thunder Black.

The Oppo F11 Pro Waterfall Grey is priced at ₹23,990 in the Indian market and come in just one configuration — 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone is being launched as a part of the Amazon Prime Day sale in India.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Panoramic display offering a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio and 90.9 percent screen to body ratio. The phone does not feature any kind of notch and instead comes with an elevating camera that houses the front camera sensor.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the popular mid-range chipset from MediaTek — Helio P70. The octa-core processor is manufactured using a 12nm process. The phone also features a Hyper Boost technology that basically optimizes the phone’s performance.

Coming to the camera department, the smartphone features a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor along with an LED flash, f/1.79 aperture, and 6P Lens. It comes with an Ultra Night Mode for better low-light photography and a few other AI-powered features.

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On the front side, the smartphone comes with a 16-megapixel snapper with an elevating mechanism, which the company prefers to call “Rising Camera.” It supports AI-based features as well as Face Unlock feature. There’s also a fingerprint sensor placed on the phone’s back panel.

Connectivity options include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS, and Micro USB Port. As for the software, the smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS 6. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery which comes with the VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology for fast charging.

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