HTC may return to the Indian market this month

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Aug 2, 2019

In this second half of the year 2019, many flagship smartphones are expected to get launched. Samsung is all set to launch its Galaxy Note 10 series phones next week while the next-gen Apple iPhones are expected to get launched next month.

Huawei is also gearing up to launch its next-generation Mate-series flagship smartphones — Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro in the coming months. Along with those two phones, Mate 30 Lite variant is also expected to get launched.

Now, the company has been grated a couple of new patents which gives us an idea about what to expect from the upcoming Mate 30-series flagship smartphones from Huawei. The company has been granted patents for AirGlass and SuperSensing Camera.

The Mate 30 series phones are now expected to come with AirGlass screen protector on top of the display instead of Corning Gorilla Glass. The Huawei AirGlass is defined under Class 9 and its detailed description includes “Covers for smartphones; cases for smartphones; Protective glasses; covers for tablet computers; protective films adapted for smartphones; Stands for adapted for mobile phones.”

On the other hand, the SuperSensing Camera module will be used in the upcoming Mate 30 series smartphones. This was first implemented in the P-series flagship series from Huawei launched earlier this year — Huawei P30 and P30 Pro with a 40-megapixel primary sensor as a part of its quad-camera setup.

The Image Signal Processor (ISP) and the Kirin 980 chipset works in such a way that it allows 40% more light to enter, producing detailed pictures, as per the company. The same technology will now be used in the upcoming flagship smartphones.

As per the reports, the smartphone could come with four camera sensors on the back, consisting of two 40-megapixel camera sensor. The report says that the phone will come with a 40MP 1/1.5” RYYB sensor with a variable aperture of f1.6 – f/1.4. It will also have a feature called Cine Lens which can be enabled while recording a video.

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The second camera will be another 40-megapixel camera but this time it has a 120-degree ultrawide angle lens and an f/1.7 aperture. It also has the Cine Lens feature too for those times you want to record videos with the ultrawide angle lens.

The third camera is an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. This is most likely the same periscope camera as that of the Huawei P30 Pro and should have up to 50x digital zoom. There is no mention of a fourth sensor which is most likely a ToF sensor.

Reports indicate that the Huawei Mate 30 series smartphone could get launched in October this year and will be available for purchase from November 2019. While the 4G models will get launched in October, the 5G model from this series could get launched in December.

(Sources – 1, 2)

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ZTE’s self-developed 5G Chip will be available later this year

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Joel Joseph

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Aug 2, 2019

Both Huawei and Qualcomm have developed new-age 5G modems for the smartphone market. However, Huawei’s 7nm Balong 5000 modem has an edge over Qualcomm’s existing 10nm X50 modem as it supports both NSA (Non-standalone) and SA (Standalone) networks. And it looks like a new Chinese company will join the party later this year as ZTE’s executive confirms that its self-developed 5G chip will be available in the second half of the year.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G features a Qualcomm X50 modem

ZTE’s CEO, Xu Ziyang, had revealed late last month that the company was working on a 7nm based 5G chipset. But recently, ZTE’s Senior VP and Chief Strategy Officer, Wang Xiang confirmed that the 7nm based 5G chipset will be available later this year. Unfortunately, we don’t have any details about its specifications.

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He further added that 5G smartphones are costlier than 4G counterparts because it uses 50% more antennas. Another reason is that the 5G chips haven’t been mass-produced, so their costs are still pretty high. But he believes that the price of 5G smartphones will come close to 4G ones by the second half of next year.

ZTE relies on Qualcomm chipsets for its smartphones. It isn’t a big enough player in the smartphone industry to justify a self-developed 5G chipset for smartphones. So, it’s likely that the new 5G chip is targeted at CPE and IoT products.

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Sharp works with JDI to develop a foldable phone, abandons Samsung

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Airyl Jaszly

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Aug 2, 2019

While the Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X are all the rage nowadays, Sharp‘s actually had a folding phone in the works for almost just as long. They had a prototype shown off a couple of months back, but the company’s been quiet about it ever since. That was at least until earlier today, with sources claiming that Sharp has begun work with fellow Japanese company JDI to begin work on developing a foldable smartphone.

This actually comes as a bit of a surprise since we had originally heard that Sharp was working with Samsung on their folding phone, though it also makes sense that they chose JDI instead. Japanese companies usually avoid working with Korea due to the ever intensifying Japan-South Korea trade war, and Sharp themselves rarely work with companies outside of their home country when it comes to their own products.

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JDI is a seasoned veteran when it comes to mobile phone display production, though they have a heavy emphasis on LCDs over OLED displays. They’ve certainly produced OLED displays in the past, but it has never been one of their main selling points before. What this could mean is that Sharp’s folding phone will come with an LCD instead of the standard OLED.

Sharp isn’t exactly a big name when it comes to the smartphone market, but what they do have tends to be very solid when it comes to build and performance. We’re certainly looking forward to their inevitable folding phone, regardless of when it arrives or who makes the display. For now, stay tuned on Gizmochina.com for any updates on the matter.

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Get Great Discounts on Ulefone-Branded Mobile Devices on Gearbest

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Aug 2, 2019

Known for making the world’s top indestructible rugged phone dubbed the Armor 6, Ulefone is one of China’s biggest manufacturers of high-quality mobile devices and accessories.

The popular Chinese brand has now teamed up with one of the country’s best online stores for electronic items to offer up to $44 off on a wide selection of its mobile devices and accessories. The recently kicked off Ulefone Brand Sale features well-received handsets that you can now buy without breaking the bank.

To simplify and expedite the search process, these heavily discounted mobile devices from Ulefone have carefully been added to specific categories. The promotion page features the Armor X3 and the Note 7P phones that normally retail for $129.99.

As part of the promo, UIefone is offering the Armor X3 for the just $89.99, while the Note 7P can be yours for only $85.99. As if that weren’t enough, you get a tempered film with the Armor X3 and a protective case HD film with the Note 7P as free gifts.

Designed for adventure junkies who prefer staying in touch with their family and friends during the adventurous outdoor activities, the Armor 6E and the Armor 6 smartphones are available carrying reduced prices on the activity page.

While Armor 6E usually retails for $299.99, and the Armor 6 sells for $399.99, you can buy them for just $199.99 and $289.99, respectively before the promo ends.

Likewise, you can grab noteworthy discounts on the Power 5 and the Power 6 smartphone that would normally set you back $299.99 and $199.99, respectively. Thanks to the promo, the Power 5 is now available for just $199.99 and the Power 6 can be yours if you are willing to shell out just $159.99.

On top of that, the activity page is crammed with other Ulefone-branded handsets that you can now buy for unbeatable prices. For the sake of an instance, the Ulefone S9 Pro 4G phablet with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage capacity usually carries a $96.85, but thanks to a 17 percent discount you can now buy it for only $79.99.

Similarly, you can grab a 16 percent discount on the Ulefone Armor X 4G phablet that comes with 2GB of RAM and has a 16GB of internal storage capacity. While this model usually sells for $165.95, you can now buy it for just $139.99.

You can head straight to the activity page by clicking here to check out the rest of the mobile devices that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket. It is worth mentioning here that the promo is slated to end soon.

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Buy Beelink GT1 MINI-2 TV Box with 32GB and 64GB ROM at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupons]

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Aug 2, 2019

Still riding high on the success of the Amlogic S905X2-equipped GT1 Mini TV Box which was launched in October last year, Beelink recently unveiled the Beelink GT1 Mini 2, which packs an upgraded Amlogic S905X3 quad-core Cortex-A55 processor, under the hood.

Designed to transform your regular television into a smart TV, the newfangled Beelink GT1 MINI-2 is an irresistible TV Box that comes in 4GB RAM+64GB ROM, and 4GB RAM+32GB ROM models.

Much to the delight of cinephiles who fancy watching their favorites shows without leaving the comfort of their rooms, the aforesaid variants are now available at lowered prices on GeekBuying.

We will shed more light on these discounts, and show how you can save a considerable amount of more money before placing your order. Moreover, we will check out more details about the Beelink GT1 MINI-2 TV box in just a bit.

Beelink GT1 MINI-2 TV Box (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

This Beelink GT1 MINI-2 variant ships with 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of internal storage capacity for you to save your favorite multimedia content. While you’d expect a top-end TV box offering comparable specs to carry a steep price tag, the GT1 MINI-2 TV Box 4GB RAM+64GB ROM variant will set you back just $79.99 on GeekBuying.

This is a noteworthy 35 percent reduction in the model’s original asking price of $123.99, but there’s more for you to cheer about. You can apply coupon code 3IIXKZLS for an extra $3 off. In other words, you can reduce the retail price of the Beelink GT1 MINI-2 TV Box to just $76.99 by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.

You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon before it expires. Note that the promo was on the verge of wrapping up at the time of writing.

Beelink GT1 MINI-2 TV Box (4GB RAM+32GB ROM)

The slightly smaller GT1 MINI-2 TV box variant with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage capacity usually retails for $111.99, but GeekBuying users can get their hands on this model for a lowered price of just $75.99. Moreover, the 32 percent discount can be extended simply by applying coupon code 3IIXXRRE at checkout.

The aforesaid coupon helps you save $6 more before you click the ‘Place your Order’ button. As a result, your grand total reduces to only $69.99. You can visit this link to grab the discount before the promo ends and use the coupon, which is likely to expire soon.

The Beelink GT1 MINI-2 TV Box offers the following features:

Amlogic S905X3 Cortex A55, Quad-Core processor
Amlogic S905X3 GPU
Android 9.0 Pie OS
5G WiFi
Bluetooth 4.0
Remote Controller Battery

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Meizu 16s Pro has reportedly received Radio Certification in China

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Aug 2, 2019

We recently reported that two upcoming Meizu smartphones carrying model numbers M973Q and M928Q have passed through the radio certification process in China. Now, the National Radio Authority in China has confirmed that the M973Q model has received certification for the entire network on 31st July.

Now, it is being believed that the Meizu smartphone with model number M973Q could be the upgraded version of the Meizu 16s, dubbed Meizu 16s Pro given that the 16s carries model number M971Q.

The certification for the device indicates that the launch of the Meizu 16s Pro should take place in the near future. Recently, Meizu’s Founder, Chairman, and CEO also revealed on the company’s forum that a new product will soon be launched in the market. Currently, there’s no information available about the Meizu 16s Pro smartphone.

Meizu 16s was launched in April this year featuring a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display which uses a COF bonding technique and has curved corners allows for a screen-to-body ratio of 91.53%. The display has a VDE Blue-light certified protection which blocks up to 33% of harmful blue light and also supports DC dimming.

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It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. As for the camera, the phone has dual rear cameras where the primary sensor is a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and 4-axis OIS. There’s a 20MP Sony IMX350 secondary sensor with an f/2.6 aperture.

There are a bunch of camera features such as Dual Super Night Scene, Portrait Bokeh Mode, and AI scene recognition. On the front side, it comes with a 20MP Samsung 3T2 selfie camera which launched this year features the world’s smallest front-facing lens. The Meizu 16s is actually the first phone in the world to use the sensor.

It also comes with Hyper Gaming technology for smooth and lag-free mobile gaming. There is also mEngine 3.0 which provides an immersive gaming experience when playing games like BuildTopia. Running on Android 9 Pie OS with its own custom user interface, the smartphone is powered by a 3,600mAh battery.

(Via)

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Get Great Discounts on Eachine-Branded Drones and Must-Have Drone Accessories on Banggood

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Aug 2, 2019

A leading manufacturer of quadcopters, FPV equipment, and Racer drones, Eachine has a reputation for offering high-quality products at unbeatable prices.

Keeping in line with that, the popular drone brand has teamed up with Banggood to offer a wide selection of its products at considerably lowered prices. Dubbed as Eachine Official Store Weekly Flash Deal, this event features great discounts, big coupons, and a slew of unmissable deals.

The promotion page is crammed with amazing products that have carefully been added to specific categories to expedite the search process. You can take advantage of the 9% OFF Coupon BGeachine9% and save a considerable amount of more money before placing your order.

The first section called Star of Flagship features the Eachine E520S FPV RC drone quadcopter, the Tyro129 FPV racer PNP, the E511S RC quadcopter, and the Eachine EV800D FPV Goggles 5. While you can get noteworthy discounts on the aforesaid items, the E520S FPV RC drone quadcopter has been assigned coupon code BGE520S for a discount.

Slated to update every week, the Weekly Deals category features all sorts of items carrying lowered price tags. Likewise, the New Arrival category miscellaneous items that would normally set you back a pretty penny. As part of this promo, Eachine is offering some of these recently added products at reduced prices.

For example, the Eachine EG16 WINGGOD 4K 5G Wifi drone usually retails for $118.99, but you’d be able to buy it for just $95.99 until August 5th. Moreover, those who end up spending over $19.99 will get free shipping.

Drone enthusiasts that have restlessly been waiting for RC drone prices to drop now’s the time. The RC Drones section is brimming with amazing products that you can buy at unbeatable prices for a limited period.

For instance, the Eachine E61/E61HW Mini WiFi FPV usually carries a $34.99 price tag, but you can now get your hands on this coveted RC drone quadcopter for just $30.99, under the RC Drones category of the promotion page. This 21 percent discount will be valid until August 5th.

Similarly, you can get significant discounts on a myriad of useful accessories that have been added to the remaining categories including FPV System, Battery & Charger, Multi Rotor Parts, and RC Quadcopter Parts. You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discounts before the promo wraps up!

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro new variants spotted on TENAA

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Aug 2, 2019

Starting from today, the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming smartphone is available for purchase in China. The handset comes in two models such as 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in the home market. It appears that Xiaomi may sell the phone in more models since newer variants have been spotted on its TENAA listing.

The above shown screenshot from the TENAA listing of the Black Shark 2 Pro that has a model number of DLT-A0 shows that it has RAM variants such as 6 GB and 8 GB RAM. The listing also shows a new storage model of 512 GB for the smartphone. The company is currently selling the 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage editions of the Black Shark 2 Pro with respective price tags of 2,999 Yuan (~$434) and 3,499 Yuan (~$507).

Probably, the company may continue to sell the smartphone in 12 GB RAM variants for few more weeks before announcing its cheaper versions. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB / 256 GB storage could be the cheapest edition of the Black Shark 2 Pro.

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Black Shark 2 Pro Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro has a full HD+ 6.39-inch notch-less S-AMOLED display that’s integrated with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging. The Android 9 Pie OS on the device is customized with Black Shark OS UI.

The Black Shark 2 Pro has a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. The rear side of the smartphone features a 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup. The Snapdragon 855+ chipset fuels the smartphone and it comes with UFS 3.0 storage. The handset lacks support for microSD card slot, and it does not feature a 3.5mm audio jack. Electric Black and Ice Ash are the two color editions of the Black Shark 2 Pro.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus hand-on video shows the phone’s design

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Aug 2, 2019

Samsung is currently gearing up to launch its upcoming flagship smartphones at a launch event on 7th August — Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus. Ahead of the phone’s launch, we’ve seen a few renders of the device getting leaked.

Now, the leaks have gone a step ahead and a hand-on video using the dummy of Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus have surfaced online. It showcases the design of these upcoming devices and confirms the rumors of its design and features.

The first difference you’ll notice compared to the Galaxy Note 9 is the size of the device. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 features a 6.3-inch display, which is the smallest screen size since the Galaxy Note 7. On the other hand, the Plus variant of the smartphone comes with a 6.8-inch display.

Another thing that’s noticeable at first glance is the lack of 3.5mm headphone jack. Yes, Samsung has finally ditched that headphone jack and now you’ll have to rely on Bluetooth earphones or the USB Type-C earphones.

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The positioning of the camera module has also been changed in the upcoming next-generation Galaxy Note-series smartphones. On the backside, the camera module is now placed in the top-left corner with sensors stacked vertically. As for the front-facing camera, it is at the center of the display.

As per the reports, the triple camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come with a primary sensor, a telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide lens. On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus will come with four camera sensors on the back, where the fourth sensor will be a ToF lens that we saw on the Galaxy S10 5G model.

From the leaked video, it seems that most of the positions for the buttons will stay the same as its predecessor. The SIM card tray stays at the top while the S Pen slot is still at the bottom. As per the reports, there will be 5G models of both these devices — Note 10 and Note 10 Plus. Also, the 5G models are expected to be the same size as the 4G models.

(Source)

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Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4G Phablet for a Lowered Price from Gearbest [Coupons]

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Aug 2, 2019

Touted as one of the best phones to hit the store shelves in 2019, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 continues to garner popularity among smartphone lovers.

While the Redmi Note 7 became an instant hit among Xiaomi’s huge fanbase, cost-conscious buyers have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the coveted phone without spending a lot of money. Much to their delight, Xiaomi has teamed-up with Gearbest to offer the Redmi Note 7 at a lowered price.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4G Phablet – Blue

You’d normally end up shelling out $268.06 on this blue-tinted global version of the Redmi Note 7 phablet. Equipped with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage capacity, this model has gone up for sale bearing a dropped price of $259.99 on Gearbest.

Moreover, you can extend this 3 percent discount with the help of coupon code GBN74128BLUE. The coupon helps you save $77 more by reducing the original asking price of the phone to just $182.99.

You can visit this link to avail the discount and use the coupon, which is likely to expire soon.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4G Phablet – Black

Tne equally appealing black color option of the Redmi Note 7 phablet with 4GB of RAM and a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity would normally set you back $268.06. Thanks to a 25 percent discount, you can now buy the aforesaid model for a lowered price of $199.99.

If that doesn’t impress you much, you can apply coupon code GBNOTE7128 for an extra $17 off. In other words, you can bring the already reduced asking price of the phablet further down to just $182.99 simply by applying the coupon at checkout.

You can follow this link to avail the discount and take advantage of the coupon before it expires. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is an irresistible 4G phablet that offers the following features:

6.3 inch FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa Core 2.2GHz processor
Adreno 512 GPU
4GB RAM 128GB ROM
0MP + 5.0MP rear camera | 13.0MP front camera
MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS
3900mAh built-in battery

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A surprise Samsung Galaxy A90 5G certified by Wi-Fi Alliance

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 2, 2019

We didn’t see this coming! Samsung is working on a new5G phone and it is not on the Galaxy S series. The Galaxy A90 may well become the first Galaxy A series model with 5G connectivity. The device has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G was first spotted on Geekbench last month packing the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, paired with 6GB of RAM and 5G capabilities. The device bears the model number SM-A908B model number.

WIFI Alliance certification page doesn’t reveal much about the phone. However, the certification listing confirms the device will run on Android 9 Pie and will support dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac. Earlier rumours tip the device to pack a 48 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP camera triple camera setup alongside a “Tilt OIS” feature.

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There is a 4G version of the Galaxy A90 with the model number. The 4G version has a slightly different camera setup consisting of a 48MP+8MP+5MP array. There are speculations that both phones will feature a 6.7-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolutions.

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Vivo V15 Pro gets ₹3,000 ($43) price cut in India, now starts at ₹23,990 ($346)

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Aug 2, 2019

Earlier this year, in February 2019, China-based Vivo launched its premium mid-range smartphone Vivo V15 Pro. Just a month after it launched, the smartphone emerged as the fastest-selling V-series smartphone for the company.

Now, the Vivo V15 Pro has received a permanent price cut in the Indian market for both the variants — 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM. The company has slashed the phone’s pricing by ₹3,000 which roughly converts to $43.

The 6GB RAM model of the Vivo V15 Pro will now be available for ₹23,990 (~$346) instead of ₹26,990 (~$390) while the 8GB RAM model costs ₹26,990 (~$390) instead of its original pricing of ₹29,990 (~$433). The new pricing is now live on e-commerce stores likes Flipkart and Amazon as well as offline stores.

The development comes at a time when rumors are indicating that the company has stopped the production of both the V15 series smartphones — Vivo V15 and V15 Pro. It is being reported that the phones will eventually be discontinued and will only be available in offline stores until stock lasts. At the moment, the phones are still available to buy on the online Vivo Shop.

The reason for the discontinuation of the V15 series smartphones is said to be because of the upcoming Vivo S-series which includes the MediaTek Helio P65-powered Vivo S1. Vivo is also launching the iQOO sub-brand in India soon which may also be one of the reasons for the discontinuation. Also, the recently launched Vivo Z1 is cheaper and better than the Vivo V15 smartphones.

The Vivo V15 Pro features a 6.39-inch Ultra FullView Super AMOLED display that produces Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The phone also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset and comes in two variants based on the memory configuration — 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage.

Coming to the camera department, the device comes with a triple camera setup that includes a primary Samsung ISOCELL GM1 48-megapixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 8-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a third 5-megapixel lens with f/2.4 aperture. On the front side, it comes with a pop-up selfie camera of 32-megapixel (Samsung ISOCELL GD1) with f/2.0 aperture.

The smartphone is running Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box with FunTouch OS 5.0 on top. It also comes with Game Mode 5.0 for optimizing the gaming performance as well as Jovi AI. The device is powered by a 3,700mAh battery with dual-engine fast charging support.

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Black Shark 2 Pro goes on sale for the first time in China

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Aug 2, 2019

Xiaomi had launched the Black Shark 2 Pro gaming smartphone in China on July 30. At the unveil event, it had confirmed that the phone will be made available for purchase starting from Aug. 2. The day has arrived, and it is now available for purchase in the home market with a starting price of 2,999 Yuan (~$434)

Black Shark 2 Pro Specifications

The Black Shark 2 Pro houses a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with notch-less design. The handset offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display offers features like DC dimming 2.0, DCI-P3 color gamut, 240Hz touch sampling rate and 34.7ms touch response speed. It also features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855+ that is designed to offer accelerated CPU and GPU performance for gaming is present under the hood of the device. The SoC is supported by 12 GB of RAM. It comes in 128 GB and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 storage options. The handset lacks support for microSD card slot.

The Black Shark OS UI based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Black Shark 2 Pro smartphone. On the frontside of the phone is a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. The rear shell of the phone is fitted with a dual camera setup that includes a Sony IMX586 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The smartphone is packed with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging.

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Black Shark 2 Pro Price

The 12 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage model of the Black Shark 2 Pro are respectively priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$434) and 3,499 Yuan (~$507). It is available for buying in two color options such as Electric Black and Ice Ash.

The Black Shark 2 Pro is an advanced version of the Snapdragon 855 SoC powered Black Shark 2 handset that was made official in March in China. The Black Shark 2 variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are respectively priced at 2,699 Yuan (~$391), 2,899 Yuan (~$420) and 3,299 Yuan (~$478). It can be bought in colors like Shadow Black, Ice Seal Silver and Illusion Blue.

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Redmi K20, K20 Pro game controller launched for 99 Yuan (~$14) in China

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Aug 2, 2019

During the launch event of the Redmi K20 series in China that was held at the end of May, Redmi had confirmed that it will be also selling a gamepad for these smartphones. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has finally made an announcement on it through Weibo. The first sale for the Redmi K20 series gamepad will be carried out tomorrow in the country.

The Redmi K20 series gamepad is the very same game controller that was announced alongside the original Black Shark phone in April 2018. It carries a usual price tag of 179 Yuan (~$26). However, Redmi K20 and K20 Pro users can avail it at a discounted price tag of 99 Yuan (~$14).

The game controller can be attached to the left side of the Redmi K20 or K20 Pro when the handset is held in landscape mode. The device comes with features like joystick, some configurable buttons, LT and LB gaming buttons, function button that also acts as a Bluetooth indicator, Bluetooth 4.2 and 340mAh battery. The Chinese manufacturer will be holding the first sale of the Redmi K20 series game controller tomorrow at 10AM.

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Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Specifications

The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro are fitted with full HD+ 6.39-inch Super AMOLED displays with notch-less design. Both smartphones feature in-display fingerprint scanners. They are equipped with 20-megapixel pop-up selfie cameras. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro smartphones have 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel triple camera unit. The Redmi K20 has Sony IMX582 whereas Redmi K20 Pro features Sony IMX586 as primary lens in the triple camera setup.

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are fueled by 4,000mAh batteries. The Pro model supports 27W fast charging whereas the K20 supports 18W rapid charging. The Redmi K20 is powered by Snapdragon 730 chipset while the K20 Pro is driven by the Snapdragon 855 flagship chipset. The K20 comes with up to 8 Gb of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. On the other side, the K20 Pro is equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. These handsets lack support for microSD card slot.

At present, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro smartphones are available with 300 Yuan discount in China. The Redmi K20’s 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model is now priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$290). It was introduced with a price tag of 2,099 Yuan (~$304).

The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Redmi K20 Pro are now respectively priced at 2,299 Yuan (~$334) and 2,499 Yuan (~$363). Without the 300 Yuan (~$44) price cut, they were previously selling for 2,599 Yuan (~$377) and 2,799 Yuan (~$406).

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Xiaomi has sold over 5 million Redmi Note 7 series in India, even as the Note 7 Pro goes on open sale

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 2, 2019

In China, Xiaomi‘s Redmi Note 7 series sales have exceeded 15 million units since it went on sale for the first time. But in India, Xiaomi is celebrating selling an impressive 5 million units of the Note 7 series.

The Redmi Note 7 series consists of the Redmi Note 7, the Note 7 Pro, and the Note 7S. Bearing in mind that the models were launched in India in February, that means the feat was achieved in 6 months. The models were the first product Xiaomi is releasing under the independent Redmi brand since it was split from the Mi brand.

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— Redmi India for #MiFans (@RedmiIndia) August 1, 2019

Xiaomi has been selling the models through flash sales for most of this period. So, the sales margin might have been higher. The company equally announced that the Redmi Note 7 Pro is now on open sale in India. This is good news as interested buyers won’t have to wait for the weekly flash sales. The device is available on Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home, Mi Studio, and Mi Preferred Partner stores in the country. The Note 7 comes with a price tag of Rs 13,999 ($200) for the base variant.

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Xiaomi launches the Mi Bunny Trolley Suitcase Sally Bird Limited Edition

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Jed John Ikoba

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Aug 2, 2019

Xiaomi has unveiled a new product targeted at the kids. The Mi Bunny Trolley Suitcase Sally Limited Edition comes with an attractive colour but is actually a customised version of the Mi Bunny Trolley Suitcase first launched in September 2018. Although all Xiaomi MITU-branded children toys have attractive colours, the suitcase adopts a yellow paint job because it is themed after the anime character Sally Bird. The suitcase will go on sale on August 2 with a price tag of 399 yuan ($58).

The Mi Bunny Trolley Suitcase Sally Limited Edition is the product of a partnership between Xiaomi and Line Corporation, a Japanese subsidiary of the South Korean internet search giant Naver Corporation. The brand is the owner of the anime character Sally, a duck featured in the anime series Line Town. The yellow paint job that the suitcase utilises on the outside is actually the colour of the Sally Bird character. The exterior of the suitcase is even designed to look like Sally. A drawing of Sally’s face is on the body while the rollers adopt the same colour as Say’s heels.

The suitcase has a 17-inch size and weighs just 2.9 kg. The trolley rods are made of German Bayer PC material, using the vacuum forming process. The trolley has a four-speed adjustable lever, in-line all-aluminium thickening lever for a smooth touch.

The inside of the trolley case provides three separate spaces for the underwear area, the outer garment area, the shoe area or the washing storage area, and each partition is provided with a separate zipper. In addition, it has a separate front opening storage area and an innovative circular rotary switch with a volume of approximately 6.5L.

Xiaomi added a tweak to the luggage which children will likely find attractive and that is the cartoon cute eye sticker which is pasted on the smooth surface of the box. The sticker is waterproof, flexible, can be pasted repeatedly and won’t get torn easily. Even if the sticker is torn off, there won’t be any mark left on the surface of the box.

The Mi Bunny Trolley Suitcase is available in pink, navy blue and white colours.

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Huawei Nova 5i Pro goes on sale in China

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Aug 2, 2019

On July 26, Huawei had launched the Nova 5i Pro smartphone in China. The handset that is powered by the new 7nm Kirin 810 chipset is an advanced version of the Huawei Nova 5i smartphone that was made official in June. Starting from today, the Nova 5i Pro is available for purchase with a starting price of 2,199 Yuan (~$318).

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Price

The Huawei Nova 5i Pro comes in three models in China such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These variants are respectively priced at 2,199 Yuan (~$318), 2,499 Yuan (~$362) and 2,799 Yuan (~$405). It can be bought in three colors like Midnight Black, Aurora and Emerald Green.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Specifications and Features

The glass-bodied Huawei Nova 5i Pro is fitted with an attractive punch-hole display of 6.26 inches that supports 1080 x 2340 pixels full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

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Powering the Nova 5i Pro is the Kirin 810 chipset that is assisted by 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM. For storage, the phone offers an inbuilt capacity of up to 256 GB and a microSD card support through hybrid SIM slot. The smartphone boosts to Android 9 Pie OS which is customized with the latest EMUI 9.1 skin from Huawei.

Placed inside the punch-hole of the Nova 5i Pro is its selfie shooter of 32-megapixel that is assisted by 4-in-1 pixel binning technology for bright selfie shooting experience in dim-light conditions. The back panel of the Nova 5i Pro is fitted with a squared shaped module that houses for camera sensors such as an f/1.8 aperture 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-mgeapixel wide-angle lens, a dedicated macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The Huawei Nova 5i Pro features a battery of 4,000mAh capacity. The big battery supports 22.5W fast charging through USB-C. The usual features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and 3.5mm audio jack are also available on the Nova 5i Pro.

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Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) 64 GB edition won’t release in India, claims report

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Aug 2, 2019

Yesterday, Huawei had introduced the Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) smartphone. Priced at Rs. 15,990 (~$231), it is currently the cheapest phone in India with notch-less design and pop-up selfie snapper. The aforementioned pricing is for the sole variant of the phone that features 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. A Huawei official confirmed to 91mobiles at the launch even to the Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) that there won’t be any cheaper variant of the phone for the Indian market.

Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) Specifications

The Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) flaunts a 6.59-inch IPS LCD display that deliver full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a tall aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone offers an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 91.02 percent.

The Kirin 710 chipset is present under the hood of the device with 4 GB of RAM. Apart from the 128 GB of native storage, the phone offers its users with a microSD card slot for expanding its storage. The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device.

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The rear side of the phone features an LED flash assisted triple camera system. It comprises of a 16-megapixel primary lens, a secondary ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel lens for adding depth effects. The handset features a pop-up front camera of 16-megapixel that is blessed with AI and scene recognition features for capturing amazing selfie shots.

The Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. A fingerprint scanner is located on the backside of the phone. The smartphone boosts a unique design on its polycarbonate rear. The upper textured portion includes the triple camera unit and fingerprint scanner and remaining polycarbonate rear has a shimmering appeal.

Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) Price and Availability

The Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) will be available for purchase through offline and online stores from Aug. 7 in India. Priced at Rs. 15,990 (~$231), it can be availed in two attractive colors like Sapphire Blue and Emerald Green. The other smartphones that sport notch-less design and elevating cameras such as Realme X, OPPO K3 and Xiaomi Redmi K20 carry costlier price tags than the Y9 Prime (2019) phone.

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Vivo S1 pre-orders begin in India through offline stores

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Aug 2, 2019

Vivo India will be launching the Vivo S1 smartphone in India on Aug. 7. Ahead of the launch, the entire specifications of the smartphone and the pricing of its different variants have appeared in recent reports. A fresh report by 91mobiles states that the Vivo S1 pre-orders have started through offline stores in India.

Citing information from retail sources, the publication has claimed that the Vivo S1 pre-orders will continue till the Aug. 7 launch date. In order to pre-book the smartphone, users need to Rs. 2,000 to spend as a down payment amount. The remaining amount can be paid after the launch of the smartphone. The offline sales of the phone will begin at 6PM on the Aug. 7. At present, only the base model of the phone that features 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage is available for pre-booking.

Vivo S1 Price in India (Rumored)

Retail sources have also revealed that that the Vivo S1 will be available in the country with a starting price of nearly Rs. 15,000. During the pre-booking period, the Chinese firm is offering HDFC card users a cashback up of 7.5 percent on purchases, Paytm users can take advantage of up to Rs. 2,500 cashback and Instacash app users can also avail 10 percent discount.

The promos of the phone have revealed that the Vivo S1 will be available in two color options in India. Vivo has recently launched the Vivo V7 Neo smartphone as a rebranded version of the Vivo S1 in Russia. The Vivo V7 Neo is available in two color variants such as Diamond Black and Pearl Blue. It appears that the Vivo S1 in India will be also available in same colors.

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Vivo S1 Specifications and Features

The Vivo S1 features a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display with waterdrop-type notch. It offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The MediaTek Helio P65 SoC is at the helm of the Vivo S1. It is expected to come with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. A microSD card slot will be available on the device for additional storage.

The FunTouch OS 9 based Android 9 Pie OS will come preinstalled on the Vivo S1. It is equipped with a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The back panel of the phone is fitted with a triple camera unit with a 16-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 2-megapixel sensor for adding depth effects. The Vivo S1 houses a 4,500mAh battery that through supports 18W dual-engine fast charging. Also, the smartphone will come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.