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European retailer lists Redmi 7A ahead of release, starts at €99

After launching in India and selling out in less than a minute in its first flash sale, the Redmi 7A will be heading to Europe. The launch date is not yet confirmed but it must be really close as a retail store has listed the phone on its site already.

Screenshots of the listing from the unnamed store show the entry-level smartphone will be priced at €99 for the base model which has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. If you want the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, you will have to shell out €119. From the images, the Redmi 7A will be available in blue and black.

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The phone has a 5.45-inch 720 x 1440 screen with moderately thick bezels. For a phone with that price, it isn’t unexpected. There is a Snapdragon 439 processor under the hood and an Adreno 505 GPU. Irrespective of the variant you purchase, you will be able to expand the storage via a dedicated MicroSD card slot.

There is a 5MP camera above the display while a 13MP camera sits on the rear. There is no fingerprint scanner, so the good old pattern, PIN, or password is your best bet to keeping your phone safe. The Redmi 7A runs Android 9 Pie with MIUI on top and packs a 4000mAh battery. It has an audio jack, FM radio, and charges via a MicroUSB port.

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UP NEXT: Xiaomi gives away free Redmi Airdots with Redmi K20 purchases in China

Grab great discount coupons for XIDU laptops ahead of Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is just two days away and XIDU, the Shenzhen-based company that has made a big splash in the laptop and tablet market, is also participating with great discounts through Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, and their official XIDU store. Also, Western Europe buyers can make their purchase from the company’s official store and get shipment speed and low price equivalent to those from Amazon. If you choose to buy from the official XIDU store, you’ll also receive a mouse for free and if your delivery address is in America, you will get a laptop bag! The promotion will be held from July 15th to July 16th and let’s take a look at the offers and coupons available.

 

XIDU PhilBook Max 14.1″ touchscreen laptop

XIDU Amazon Prime Day

The PhilBook Max features a great overall design with an abrasive texture of A and D side that delivers a deluxe and comfortable touch to the aluminum alloy body. There is a 360° rotating flexible hinge that can turn the device into a tablet thanks to the 14.1″ FHD touchscreen while the backlit keyboard allows you to work with lights off. It is equipped with Intel’s Apollo Lake CPU clocked up to 2.5GHz backed by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD. Below, you can see the prices and availability on Amazon and XIDU store.

  • Amazon FR, final price €329.99 available from July 15th 00:00 BST to July 16th
  • Amazon US, final price $339.99 available from July 15th 00:00 PDT to July 16th
  • XIDU Store, final price $339.99 using coupon XIDUMAX15PRIMEDAY from July 13th 12:00 BST to July 16th 12:00 BST

 

XIDU Philbook 11.6″ touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop

XIDU Amazon Prime Day

Able to transform from a laptop to a tablet in no time thanks to the 360° flexi-hinge, the 11.6″ FHD touch display laptop is ideal for those who want a compact and efficient device. It comes with an Intel Atom Quad-core CPU as well as 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and weighs just 2.42 pounds. You can carry it anywhere you want and use it at any time. As for extra connections, it meets most of customers’ needs with 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x Mini HDMI, 1 x headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0.

  • Amazon US, final price $215.99 available from July 15th 00:00 PDT to July 16th
  • Amazon UK, final price £167.99 available from July 15th 08:40 BST to 18:40 BST
  • XIDU Store (Western Europe only), final price $199.99 using coupon PHILBOOK15PRIMEDAY from July 13th 12:00 BST to July 16th 12:00 BST

 

XIDU PhilPad 13.3″ touchscreen 2-in-1 tablet

XIDU Amazon Prime Day

The PhilPad features a golden ratio 2K 13.3″ display with touch support. The well-designed kickstand can be adjusted to multi-angles while the ultra-thin detachable keyboard allows you to turn it into a laptop in seconds. It comes with the Intel Celeron N3350 CPU and sports 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage that can be expanded to 256GB more. Unlike other products in the market, it comes with a metal body that satisfies the taste of its owners. It’s super light at just 1kg including the huge 10000mAh battery and ultra-thin at 0.4 inches. It offers 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Microphone Jack, 1 x MicroSD card slot, and Dual-band 2.4GHz/5.0GHz WiFi.

  • Amazon UK, final price £287.99 available from July 16th 13:40 BST to 23:40 BST
  • XIDU Store (Western Europe only), final price $299.99 using coupon PHILPAD15PRIMEDAY from July 13th 12:00 BST to July 16th 12:00 BST

 

XIDU Tour B12 12.5″ Windows 10 laptop

XIDU Amazon Prime Day

Finally, the 2K IPS display Tour B12 comes with Intel Celeron N3450 quad-core CPU along with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage expandable up to 256GB more via microSD. There is 802.11ac/a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 making ideal for frequent travelers since it weighs just 1Kg and sports a slim profile. Of course, it comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.

  • Amazon UK, final price £183.99 available from July 16th 13:30 BST to 23:30 BST

Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Huawei Nova 5i

Smartphone manufacturers are releasing so many mid-rangers that it became incredibly hard for the final consumers to make the right choice at the best price. That is why we always make specs comparison between the most interesting devices for both the best flagships and value for money phone. Today’s comparison regards the second category of devices and it contains three amazing affordable phones launched in the recent period. The first is Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the most affordable handset from the new Xiaomi line-up. The second is the higher-end model of the entry-level M series by Samsung: the Galaxy M40. The last is Huawei Nova 5i, also known in the global market as the Huawei P20 Lite (2019).

 

Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Huawei Nova 5i

Xiaomi Mi CC9e Samsung Galaxy M40 Huawei Nova 5i
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 153.5 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, 173.8 grams 155.3 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm, 168 grams 159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm, 178 grams
DISPLAY 6.01 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 286 ppi, Super AMOLED 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, PLS TFT 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2310p (Full HD+), 398 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, octa-core 2 GHz Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710F, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB   – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB  – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot  6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, MIUI Android 9 Pie, One UI Android 9 Pie, EMUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 32 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.7, f/2.2 and f/2.2
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4
24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 4030 mAh, fast charging 10W 3500 mAh, fast charging 15W 4000 mAh, fast charging 10W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Hybrid Dual SIM slot Hybrid Dual SIM slot  Hybrid Dual SIM slot

Design

If you bring a unit of these devices to home, you will get a very well-designed handset. Both Samsung Galaxy M40 and Huawei Nova 5i have punch-hole displays, so their bezels are very narrow and there is no need for a notch. Despite Xiaomi Mi CC9e has a more outdated waterdrop display, I prefer this device instead of its punch-hole rivals because of its better rear side and build quality. It has a stunning glass back which creates suggestive light effects depending on the reflection, and it even comes with a solid aluminum frame. Both Samsung Galaxy M40 and Huawei Nova 5i come with plastic in their design, so worse aesthetics and a cheaper build. Xiaomi Mi CC9e also has the most compact body.

 

Display

Unlike most of the other devices by Samsung, the Galaxy M40 is not equipped with a stunning display. Xiaomi Mi CC9e is disappointing as well because despite it comes with an AMOLED panel, it has a lower 720p resolution than its opponents. And it even comes with a smaller display. Huawei Nova 5i is my favorite one as it sports a better IPS display with high DCI-P3 coverage and a Full HD+ resolution (1080p). So it is better at detail if compared to the Mi CC9e and better at color reproduction than the Galaxy M40.

 

Specs & Software

While Samsung Galaxy M40 loses both the design and display comparisons, it is definitely the device with the most powerful chipset, so it is potentially faster and more reactive. On the other hand, Huawei Nova 5i has more RAM (up to 8 GB) in its most expensive configuration, but I personally prefer a better SoC for higher overall performances instead of a better multi-tasking experience. Even the Xiaomi Mi CC9e has a better chipset than the Huawei Nova 5i, but it is a slightly less powerful processor than the Snapdragon 675 found on the Galaxy M40, with a worse GPU too. In each case, you get a highly-customized Android fork based on Android 9 Pie out of the box.

 

Camera

The camera department is definitely the main focus of the Xiaomi Mi CC9e and it is not a case if it wins most of the camera comparisons on its price range, including this one. It rocks a main 48 MP sensor, an ultrawide lens, a 2 MP depth sensor and even an amazing 32 MP front camera with awesome AI algorithms for selfie enhancing. Huawei Nova 5i comes right after with a quad camera including a dedicated macro camera.

 

Battery

Due to its higher battery capacity, its efficient HD+ display and its smaller size, Xiaomi Mi CC9e is also the winner of the battery comparison. Huawei Nova 5i takes the second spot in the ranking.

 

Price

Xiaomi Mi CC9e starts from €170/$190, Samsung Galaxy M40 has a €200/$225 starting price and Huawei Nova 5i starts from €260/$295. If we consider the overall specifications, Huawei Nova 5i looks more promising for most of the potential customers due to its better display, big battery, and good cameras. But Xiaomi Mi CC9e has an even better camera, a better builds quality, a more compact size (as well as a smaller display) and even longer battery life, so it may look like the best budget phone for particular niches (especially compact phones lovers and camera phones lovers). Which one would you pick?

 

Xiaomi Mi CC9e vs Samsung Galaxy M40 vs Huawei Nova 5i: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi CC9e

PROs

  • Amazing cameras
  • Affordable price
  • 1080p 120 fps video recording
  • Bigger battery
  • AMOLED display
  • UD fingerprint scanner

CONS

  • Smaller display

 

Samsung Galaxy M40

PROs

  • Better chipset
  • Punch-hole design
  • Thinner body

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

Huawei Nova 5i

PROs

  • Big battery
  • Punch-hole design
  • Dedicated macro camera
  • 8 GB RAM

CONS

  • Higher price

Xiaomi Mi A3 gets a launch date, coming to Poland first

It is raining Mi A3 news today. First, we covered renders and specs of the phone and then it was followed by unboxing photos. The latest is a launch date for the phone in the central European country of Poland.

Mi A3 launch date

A poster has surfaced on the web that reveals the Mi A3 will be launching in Poland on July 25. We think this is where the phone will make its first appearance before heading to other markets and this is because the date is sort of exactly a year after the Mi A2 launched. The Mi A2 was announced on July 24 in Spain and now Xiaomi is taking the launch of its successor to Poland a day after its 1 year anniversary.

The image says the Mi A3 will launch in Warsaw and the event will begin at 1600hrs. Those who can’t make it should be able to watch a livestream of the launch.

The Mi A3 will have an AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint, a Snapdragon 665 processor, 4GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, a 4030mAh battery, triple rear cameras, and run vanilla Android.

We expect the Mi A3 will launch alongside a less-powerful Mi A3 Lite which will also cost less.

(Source)

 

UP NEXT: EMUI 10 will launch at Huawei Developer Conference 2019

Unboxing photos confirm Mi A3 has a Snapdragon 665 processsor

If you have been looking forward to the Mi A3 having a Snapdragon 730 or Snapdragon 710, you sure will be heartbroken by this news. As the title says, we now have confirmation that the Mi A3 will have a Snapdragon 665 processor just like the Xiaomi CC9e. Exclusive unboxing photos of the phone were posted by GsmArena and they show what the retail box of the phone looks like as well as its contents.

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The Xiaomi Mi A3 will come in a white box which has images of the phone on the front part of the box. The packaging confirms the phone will come in black, blue and white. There is “Mi A3” written in bold white font in front too.

The unit in the box is black and alongside the phone is a USB Type-C cable and a charger, both in white. The peelable sticker on the front of the phone lists some of the specs.

The Mi A3 will have a 48MP triple rear camera system which includes an ultra-wide-angle camera. It will have a 4030mAh “high-capacity battery”, and a “fast in-screen fingerprint sensor”. The last specification listed is the processor which is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor.

Mi A3 unboxing

Based on these specs, one can say the Mi A3 is actually the Xiaomi CC9e with an FHD+ AMOLED display as the CC9e has an HD+ AMOLED screen.

It is understandable why the Mi A3 isn’t rocking a Snapdragon 730 processor. If it does, it will most likely affect the sales of the Mi 9T/Redmi K20 which has a Snapdragon 730 chipset. Xiaomi will most likely launch the Mi A3 in the same markets where the Mi 9T/Redmi K20 is sold (except for China), and with lots of folks preferring stock Android to MIUI, that might be a recipe for disaster.

The advantage of having a less-powerful chipset is that the phone should sell for less too. It has been reported that the starting price may be lower than that of the Mi A2.

Based on this new leak, the Mi A3’s launch is definitely around the corner and it might launch in less than two weeks. Xiaomi has already begun teasing the phone. It released another set of teasers today which show the phone will have triple rear cameras. And the hashtag #PhotoWithoutLimits confirm camera performance is a primary focus.

Aside from the processor, the Mi A3 is an upgrade over its predecessor in every other way. It has a better display, a bigger battery, brings back the audio jack, and has better cameras. It may also cost less.

There is no news of the Mi A3 Lite at the moment.

(Source)

 

UP NEXT: Mimoji, Sky replacement, Air gestures and more coming to the Xiaomi Mi 9

Buy UGOOS AM6 and X2 CUBE TV Boxes at Lowered Prices from GeekBuying [Coupon]

 

GeekBuying’s recently launched Smart Gadgets 5 Day Flash Sale features unmissable Flash Sale and great discounts on a wide selection of top-branded electronic items.

As part of the promo, the Chinese online store is doling out noteworthy discounts on the UGOOS AM6 and the X2 CUBE TV boxes. Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discounts, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of more money during the checkout process.

UGOOS AM6 TV Box

Based on Android TV 9.0 OS, the UGOOS AM6 is designed to deliver high speed and seamless performance, turning your regular television into a smart TV. Moreover, it packs the Amlogic S922X 12nm six-core chip, paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB ROM.

The UGOOS AM6 would normally set you back $217.99 on online as well as offline stores, but GeekBuying is giving you a chance to buy for just $129.99. On top of that, you can extend this 40 percent discount with the help of coupon code 3ERFXSB1.

UGOOS AM6 Amlogic S922X Android 9.0 TV BOX 2G/16G 2.4G+5G WIFI 1000M LAN Bluetooth 5.0 USB3.0 - Black

The coupon helps you save $10 more by reducing the original asking price of the UGOOS AM6 TV Box to just $119.99 even before you place your order. The promo is slated to end in just two days so follow this link to avail the discount without wasting time.

 

X2 CUBE TV Box

Powered by the Amlogic S905X2 processor, the X2 CUBE is an irresistible TV Box that fully supports premium 4K UHD video. This combination of a powerful 64bit CPU and ARM Dvalin MP2 GPU ensures superior 4K graphics.

The X2 CUBE TV Box 2GB RAM+16GB ROM variant usually retails for $94.99, but you can now buy it for a lowered price of just $54.99 from GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 42 percent reduction in the device’s original asking price.

Regrettably, the promotion sale will come to an end in just three days. You can visit this link and check out more details about the X2 CUBE TV Box and buy it for an unbeatable price from GeekBuying before the promo wraps up.

 

Xiaomi Mi A3 official renders and specs surface ahead of launch

Just around the time the Xiaomi CC9 and Xiaomi CC9e phones were about to launch, news of Xiaomi’s next-generation Android One phones also surfaced again. The reason for this is because of evidence showing that the CC9 and CC9e might also launch as the Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite in other markets began to show up. Now renders of the Mi A3 including its specs have surfaced.

Mi A3 featured

The official renders and specs show that the Mi A3 will come in three color variants – black, blue, and white; the same ones as the Xiaomi CC9.

Since this is the same device as the CC9, we don’t need to go over the design again, but it is important to mention that it is nice to have the audio jack return following its removal in the Mi A2. There is also the new Android One logo at the bottom left of the phone.

Mi A3 sides

According to Winfuture.de, the source of the images and leaked specs, the Mi A3 will come with a 6.0-inch 2240 x 1080 Super AMOLED Dot Drop display with a fingerprint scanner underneath. The notch is home to a 32MP selfie camera.

On the back, the phone has three cameras – a 48MP f/1.79 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Coming to the processor, the Mi A3 differs from the CC9 as it swaps the Snapdragon 710 processor for the Snapdragon 665 chipset. This is the same info our source told us yesterday which means the Mi A3 is sort of the CC9 with the CC9e’s chipset. Nevertheless, Roland Quandt does advise that he isn’t 100% sure of the specs, so better to take it with a grain of salt.

The Mi A3 will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage and will also have support for storage expansion which Xiaomi once again removed from the Mi A2. Its battery capacity is 4000mAh and there is support for fast charging, though the exact type isn’t mentioned. The phone will have a USB type-C port and an IR blaster for controlling your electronic appliances. It will run Android 9 Pie out of the box.

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The phone is scheduled to launch soon and Winfuture reports it will be available in Germany too. It should also be available in other parts of Europe including the UK.

(Source)

 

 UP NEXT: Xiaomi is testing MIUI 10 based on Android Q

Buy Xiaomi Mi A3 Smartphone for $229 from Giztop

It looks like Xiaomi is bent on releasing a new smartphone every 15 days. It can be recalled that the Chinese electronics giant launched the CC9 series last week in China, while its popular Redmi sub-brand is slated to release the K20 series in India next week.

The equally anticipated Xiaomi Mi A3 has gone up for sale after floating around the rumor mill for quite some time and making several appearances online in the form of leaks. The black-tinted Xiaomi Mi A3 model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity is available for $229 on Giztop.

An absolute steal at this price, the Xiaomi Mi A3 boasts an impressive array of features and top-end specs. The phone sports an eye-catching 6.088-inch AMOLED waterdrop notch screen HD+ displays with a high resolution of 1560x 720 pixels. Moreover, it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.

The Mi A3 packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-core processor along with a highly competent Adreno 610 GPU, under the hood. Xiaomi incorporates Game Turbo, which can predict gaming scenes to allocate appropriate resources in order to avoid lag.

The dual-SIM phone comes with 4GB/6GB of LP-DDR4X RAM and offers hearty eMMC 5.1 storage options of 64GB and 128GB. On the photography front, the Xiaomi Mi A3 houses a tripe camera setup comprising 48MP+8MP+2MP at the back and a 32MP AI front camera for selfies and video calling.

Furthermore, the device runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie operating system and draws its juices from a robust 4030mAh battery that supports 10W FAST charging. On top of that, it has multi-functional NFC and an IR blaster.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and get your hands on the Xiaomi Mi A3 4GB RAM+64GB variant from Giztop.

Buy OnePlus 7 Pro 4G Phablet International Version for Just $779.9 from Gearbest [Coupon]

Touted as the best phone from OnePlus, the OnePlus 7 Pro is definitely one of the most outstanding handsets launched this year. The phone was unveiled at a launch event that was held in three places including New York, London, and Bengaluru simultaneously.

If you have restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the coveted smartphone without spending a lot of money, you have come to the right place. We will show from where you can buy the OnePlus 7 Pro 4G Phablet International Version at a lowered price and explain how you can save more money at checkout.

The OnePlus 7 Pro variant with a whopping 12GB of RAM and an equally hearty onboard storage capacity of 256GB understandably carries a steep $1021.09 price tag. But much to the relief of cost-conscious buyers, Gearbest is now offering this model for a reduced price of just $799.99.oneplus 7 pro featuredMoreover, you can extend this 22 percent discount with the help of coupon code GBDM07OP12. The coupon helps you get an extra $20 off by reducing the original asking price of the OnePlus 7 Pro to only $779.9 before you place your order.

The OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone offers the following features:

  • 67-inch QHD+ Fluid AMOLED 90Hz screen
  • Third generation in-display fingerprint scanner
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor
  • Adreno 640 GPU
  • 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB UFS 3.0 storage
  • OxygenOS 9.5 based on Android 9.0 Pie OS
  • 4000mAh battery with Warp Charge 30 Fast Charging

You can follow this link to check out the full specifications and grab the discount, which will be valid for the gray color option of the phone. Alternatively, you can avail significant discounts on the gold, and the Blue versions as well. Note that the promo will end in just two days and the coupon will be valid only for the first 100 pieces.

Get $0.01 Snap-Up, Up To a Whopping 80% Off, Big Coupons and More on Banggood

Banggood lives up to its reputation for offering the best bang for your buck by coming up with amazing promotions from time to time. Keeping in line with that, the Chinese online store launched the 2019 Summer Sale Encore.

As part of this recently kicked-off promo, Banggood users can take advantage of amazing offers that comprise big discounts, daily snap-ups, and more. The promotion page is crammed with well-received products that usually carry steep price tags, but are now available for lowered prices.

The Daily SNAP UP section features limited pieces of the Xiaomi Amazfit Verge, Umidigi S3 Pro, and a couple of other products that you can buy without emptying your pockets. For example, the Umidigi S3 Pro normally sells for $399.99, but you can now buy it for just $49.99.

The next category called TOP 10 STARS features equally popular electronic items like smartphones, robot vacuum cleaners, etc that you can buy without burning a hole in your pocket. Aside from carrying big discounts, some of these items have been assigned specific coupons that can be used to save more money.

For instance, the OnePlus 7 smartphone with 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM usually retails for $999.99, but you can now buy it for just $716.74, under the TOP 10 STARS section. Moreover, you can bring its already reduced selling price down to just $459.99 simply by applying coupon code BGOP7712 at checkout.

Likewise, you can avail noteworthy discounts by applying coupon codes for select products included under the next section dubbed Hot New Products. Brand conscious buyers can head straight to the Top Brands category, which is further divided into Smart Life, Electronic Technology and Portable Tool sub-categories.

RC toys lovers haven’t been ignored either. The RC Toy & Outdoor section is teeming with all sorts of outdoor gears and RC toys that you can buy for reduced prices. Moreover, you can win more than 100 free gifts.

The rest of the categories including Electronics & Tool, Smart Device & Acc, Home & Outdoor, Buy More Save More, and More Area Sales offer Banggood users a lot to cheer about. You can click here to visit the activity page to save up to 80 percent off on a wide range of products.

Banggood 2019 Summer Sale Encore

Gearbest Launches the Best Cleaning Tech Flash Sale Offering 50% Off with 2 Pcs, Big Coupons, and Gifts

Keeping your surrounding clean and tidy all the time can be a time-consuming task. Aside from requiring a lot of effort, cleaning your house or office isn’t quite a fairly self-explanatory task.

While you can resort to using various appliances such as robot vacuum cleaners to facilitate and expedite this seemingly arduous work, these gadgets aren’t easy on the pocketbook. But that’s about to change.

In a bid to make top-end cleaning appliances available to cost-conscious buyers, Gearbest has launched the Best Cleaning Tech Flash Sale. As part of this recently kicked-off sale, the Chinese online store is offering the 360 S5, Alfawise V8S Pro, Roborock S6 and a slew of other feature-rich vacuum cleaners at reduced prices.

For the sake of an instance, the 360 S5 Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner, which usually retails for $391.75 is now available for just $289.99, thanks to a 26 percent discount. This noteworthy reduction in the device’s original asking price will only be valid for three days.

Likewise, you can buy the Roborock S6 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $651.76 and the Alfawise V8S PRO E30B Robot Vacuum Cleaner for a lowered price of just $169.99. It is worth noting that the Alfawise V8S PRO E30B would set you back $248.54 without this 32 percent discount.

Aside from top-end vacuum cleaners, the promotion page features a myriad of other cleaning devices that have been carefully placed in multiple categories. The Limited Deals section includes the MOYEAH Portable CPAP Disinfector and the TINTON LIFE Professional Hair Trimmer Adjustable Electric Hair Clipper.

The aforesaid items have been assigned specific coupons that you can use to save money during the check out process. Moreover, the Oclean X Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush that normally sells for $79.99 is now available for just $59.99.

You can bring its original selling price down to just $55.99 by applying coupon code GB-HBZOCLEAX. On top of that, you get the Oclean Replacement Brush Head from Xiaomi youpin as a free gift with your order.

The Cleaning Appliance category has been split into three sub-categories including Vacuum Cleaners, Upright Vacuum, and Window Cleaner. Each sub-category features heavily discounted items that come in handy in day to day life.

Similarly, the next section called Health Care is crammed with useful products, which are divided into different sub-categories such as Oral Care, Shaving & Hair Removal, etc. More importantly, you can avail significant discounts on these items that normally carry steep price tags.

The Save 50% With 2 Pcs section includes the YESHM YHB1305 DIY Puzzle Shape Body Fat Scales, Lazy U-shaped Ultrasonic Adult Silicone Whitening Toothbrush Head, and a wide selection of other products that are available for lowered prices. You can avail up to 50 percent off on these items if you buy two of them.

The rest of the categories include Air Conditioning, Sleeping Aids, and 5 Days Arrival. You can visit the promotion page by following this link and grab these unmissable discounts before the promo comes to an end.

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Where to Buy Xiaomi Mi CC9e Smartphone at Unbeatable Prices [Coupons]

Xiaomi launched its long-awaited Mi CC9e smartphone earlier this month. As expected, the phone is garnering a considerable amount of popularity among Xiaomi’s huge fanbase.

Cost-conscious smartphone lovers, on the other hand, have restlessly been waiting for the Xiaomi CC9e price to drop. Much to their relief, here are top 5 online stores where you can buy the recently unveiled phone without emptying your pocket.

GearVita

The international version of the Xiaomi Mi A3(CC9e) smartphone with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage capacity has gone up for pre-order on GearVita, carrying a $289.99 price tag. You can choose between blue, white and gray color options.

xiaomi mi a3 smartphone 4gb/64gb

You can use coupon code ROCC9e64G during the checkout process and save $50.99. As a result, the original asking price of the Mi A3(CC9e) smartphone reduces to just $239. You can follow this link to use the coupon and avail the discount.

 

Giztop

The 4GB RAM+64GB ROM, 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Xiaomi CC 9e variants are now available on Giztop. The 4GB RAM+64GB ROM model comes in black, dark blue and white color versions carrying a $229 price tag.

The slightly larger 6GB RAM+64GB ROM variant is up for grabs for $249. This model is available in three appealing color options including black, dark blue, and white. If you are willing to shell out $289, you can go for the larger model that ships with 6GB of RAM and offers a hearty 128GB of onboard storage capacity.

review xiaomi mi a3 smartphone 4gb/64gb

The aforesaid variant comes in black, dark blue and white color options. You can click here to check out more details about the Xiaomi CC 9e and buy your favorite variant of the phone from Giztop.

 

Banggood

Touted as one of China’s leading online stores that offers the best bang for your buck, Banggood is giving its loyal users a chance to buy the Xiaomi Mi CC9e 4GB RAM+64GB ROM variant for $292.79. Moreover, those who end up shelling out more than $19.99 will be eligible for free shipping.

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You can follow this link to check out the full specification of the Mi CC9e smartphone, which is available in blue, white and gray color options.

GeekBuying

You can pre-order the Xiaomi Mi CC9e smartphone for a considerably lowered price of just $262.99 from GeekBuying. This 4GB RAM+64GB ROM Mi CC9e model would normally set you back $341.99 without the 23 percent discount offered by GeekBuying.buy xiaomi mi a3 smartphone 4gb/64gb

Alternatively, you can grab significant discounts on the other Xiaomi Mi CC9e variants that include 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, 6GB RAM+64GB ROM, and 6GB RAM+128GB ROM. You can click here to visit the promotion page and grab the discount before the snap up ends.

 

Gearbest

Gearbest is offering a significant 17 percent discount available on the Xiaomi Mi CC9e 4GB RAM+64GB ROM model which usually retails for $406.96. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, this variant is currently up for grabs bearing a lowered price of just $339.48.

Aside from taking advantage of this discount, you can choose from three eye-catching color options including white, blue and black. In order to ensure you do not end up missing this great discount, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the promo will end in seven days.

Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Honor 20 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer: Specs Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A80 is now landing in the Chinese market. Finally, a device which is not as expensive as the S or Note flagship line-ups, but still offers some high-end specifications. But there are currently a lot of people wondering whether they should go for a Chinese flagship or for the Galaxy A80. We believe that comparing it to the flagships from the most affordable brands is a good way to help you make a decision about which kind of device you should prefer. So we chose the Honor 20 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer for an in-depth specs comparison which matches the price range of affordable flagships which go from €500 to the beginning of the top-tier segment.

 

Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Huawei Honor 20 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

Samsung Galaxy A80 Huawei Honor 20 Pro Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm 154.6 x 74 x 8.4 mm, 182 grams 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm, 173 grams
DISPLAY 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 393 ppi, Super AMOLED 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 412 ppi, IPS LCD  6.39 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 403 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB  8 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM,256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 9 Pie, One UI Android 9 Pie, EMUI  Android 9 Pie, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Triple 48 + 8 MP + TOF f/2.0 and f/2.2 and Quad 48 + 8 + 16 + 2 MP f/1.4, f/2.4, f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 48 + 12 + 16 MP f/1.5, f/2.2 and f/2.2
20 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 3700 mAh, fast charging 25W 4000 mAh, fast charging 22.5W  3300 mAh, Fast Charging 18W with QUick Charge 4+, Fast wireless charging 20W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot, fast wireless charging

Design

Your tastes play the most important role if we talk about the aesthetics of this trio. All of them are built with premium materials including glass for the back cover and aluminum for the frame. They have three different form factors for the display: Honor 20 Pro has a punch-hole screen, Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has a classic waterdrop notch (but it sports an amazing transparent back) and Samsung Galaxy A80 has a full borderless display without notch, neither holes in the display, thanks to its rotating camera and the absence of a traditional earpiece. Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has the best build quality (its glasses are protected by Gorilla Glass 6 and the frame is made of 7000 series aluminum), while Honor 20 Pro is the most compact. I personally prefer the Samsung Galaxy A80 due to the higher screen-to-body ratio, but not everyone likes its rear side.

 

Display

Despite it has the most affordable price tag, Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is equipped with the best display. It is a Super AMOLED panel which boasts a high DCI-P3 coverage and it is HDR10-compliant, so it has a stunning color reproduction. Right after there is Samsung Galaxy A80 with less accurate colors but a wider display size and still the Super AMOLED technology. The display is not the strongest point of the Honor 20 Pro which is equipped with a classic LCD panel with image quality similar to most of the midrange devices.

 

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer wins the comparison again when it comes to the hardware department. First of all, it sports the most powerful SoC: the octa-core Snapdragon 855 by Qualcomm. Second, it boasts up to 12 GB of RAM which is the highest amount of volatile memory ever mounted on a mobile phone. And it even comes with 256 GB of internal storage in both its memory configurations.

 

Camera

The absence of OIS on the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the presence of a dedicated macro camera, 3x optical zoom and an amazing 48 MP sensor with a very bright f/1.4 aperture on the Honor 20 Pro would make me go for the Honor 20 Pro which I consider as one of the best camera phones of the year, despite it is an affordable flagship. But if we talk about selfies, Samsung Galaxy A80 wins the comparison because it can use its triple rear setup as a selfie camera too as it is a rotating camera. So with the Galaxy A80, you can shoot very detailed selfies, 4K video selfies, and ultrawide selfies, unlike most of the phones out there.

 

Battery

Honor 20 Pro has the biggest battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. And as you are probably thinking, it lasts much more than Galaxy A80 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer on a single charge. But Samsung Galaxy A80 is still a good battery phone and it even supports a faster charging technology (Honor 20 Pro is still very fast as it reaches up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes). Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has everything but long battery life, but it is the only to support wireless charging (which is also very fast with a power of 20W).

 

Price

Samsung Galaxy A80 has a €650/$730 listing price, Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer starts from €530/$600 and Honor 20 Pro starts from €600/$675. Despite it comes with a smaller battery, at the end of the day, Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer looks more interesting not only for its very high value for money but also for its amazing hardware department, great display fast wireless charging and good build quality. But if you want the best camera and battery life, choose Honor 20 Pro. It makes sense to choose the Samsung Galaxy A80 from this trio only for selfie lovers.

 

Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Honor 20 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer: PROs and CONS

Honor 20 Pro

PROs

  • Amazing cameras
  • Compact design
  • Punch-hole display
  • Bigger battery

CONS

  • Average IPS display

 

Samsung Galaxy A80

PROs

  • Innovative design
  • Good build quality
  • Wide display
  • The rear cameras can be used as front cameras

CONS

  • High price

 

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

PROs

  • Great performance
  • Innovative rear design
  • Fast wireless charging
  • Very nice display

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Sony’s WF-1000XM3 “Truly Wireless” Earbud with Noise Reduction Is Announced

Sony recently unveiled the new generation of TWS ACTIVE NOISE headphones WF-1000XM3. The original product was launched a couple of years ago, and Sony fans are waiting with bated breath to get their hands on this headphone as it is expected to boast a slew of radically overhauled features.

Sony’s WF-1000XM3 “Truly Wireless” Earbud with Noise Reduction Is Announced

Much to the chagrin of music lovers, TWS headphones do not offer noise reduction, making the original TWS noise-canceling headphones quite an embarrassment. It is hardly surprising that the people have restlessly been waiting for a TWS headset that boasts the noise reduction feature. Taking this into consideration, Sony has launched the second-generation product.

Thanks to its in-ear TWS earphone with noise reduction function, the Sony WF-1000XM3 has propelled to skyrocketing popularity after hitting the store shelves last week. Despite bearing a slightly steep 1699 Yuan price tag, the device has stirred the interest of those who have restlessly been waiting for headphones to offer the aforesaid feature.

In terms of specs, the new generation WF- The 1000XM3 offers impressive developments in noise reduction performance, connectivity, intelligence, battery life, and overall sound quality. The WF-1000XM3 is not yet made available to the public. Aihuo.com was present at Sony’s Tokyo-based Osaki office to take a gander at the WF-1000XM3 in advance, and use it for an hour in Shibuya and share their feedback.

DESIGN AND BATTERY LIFE

The WF-1000XM3 seems to bear a striking resemblance to the previous generation in terms of appearance. It can be recalled that the previous generation WF-1000X was small, and came with a small attached storage charging box at the time of its launch. Although there were no concerns regarding the bag, it is relatively bigger than some earphone charging boxes without noise reduction available in the market today. This generation retains the same size, in fact, it seems to be a bit larger.

Sony’s WF-1000XM3 “Truly Wireless” Earbud with Noise Reduction Is Announced

However, on the body of the headphone, the WF-1000XM3 have a much professional, clean, and all-around sleek look than just the shiny predecessors.

The Logo of Sony and microphone inlet are covered with copper accents/rose gold. The lightweight and the three-point fixing structure is absolutely comfortable to the ear.

The product is highly likely to garner more popularity among businessmen and women. The WF-1000XM3 is currently available in only two color options including black and white. it is worth noting that the round corners of the earphones do not hide the tough atmosphere. The elimination of shark fin structure makes it unsuitable for heavy activities such as running. In other words, do not use it as a sports headset.

By increasing the size of the charging box, there is a great improvement in the second generation. According to official data, the WF-1000XM3 supports long standby, and it has active noise reduction and can be used for 24 hours (6 hours headset + 18 hours charging box).

Although, when the noise reduction function is off, you can use the headset for 36 hours on standby.

The creator walked around the streets of Tokyo for an hour with the headphones on and the battery was charged to 100%. The robust battery of the WF-1000XM3 supports fast charging, charging for 10 minutes and playing for 90 minutes.

The charging box supports charging the headsets three times, therefore there is no need to worry about the battery life.

Wireless charging is not required because the charging box’s size will be increased after adding the wireless charging function. Nevertheless, no one seems to be complaining about the Type-C USB.

NOISE REDUCTION AND SOUND QUALITY

The noise reduction of WF-1000XM3 is a significant element. As compared to the previous generation WF-1000X, the WF-1000XM3 offers relatively superior noise reduction; in fact, it is the best noise reduction in existing wireless headphones. Sony’s newly invented HD noise reduction processor QN1e handles the task of distinguishing and capturing the noise of the surrounding multi-band.

 

As soon as it picks up the ambient sound, the QN1e delivers a reverse sound wave in order to offset most of the outside noise. While walking on the road, the user can effortlessly isolate the noise of the car and the radio, but people around can only hear it faintly.

The QN1e HD noise reduction processor is actually a portable low-power version of the QN1 noise reduction chipset of the well-received head-mounted noise-canceling headset WH-1000XM3.

Incorporation of digital noise reduction, digital to analog converter + headphone amplifier, a 24-bit sound signal processor.

The idea is to obstruct the noise from interfering with the output through the well-built wearing structure, and then employ the double feedback microphone in order to capture the ambient noise, and eventually get rid of the environmental noise with the help of QN1e noise reduction processor.

The QN1e HD noise reduction processor combines a 6mm drive unit with a DSEE HX digital sound enhancement engine to give the WF-1000XM3 excellent output performance, which is an improvement over the previous generation. On the Headphone Connect APP, there are also a variety of sound effects and personalized equalizers.

Sony’s WF-1000XM3 “Truly Wireless” Earbud with Noise Reduction Is Announced

The WF-1000XM3 is a great choice for listening to your favorite ACG music. The sound quality is amazing and it is very close to the level of Sony neck-mounted in-ear headphones WI-1000X, although neither the noise nor the sound quality can be matched with Sony’s own and other flagship brands that have noise-canceling headphones (Non-TWS). Nevertheless, it is remarkable to achieve this level for a small TWS noise-canceling headphones.

The company is bent on improving the small form factor of the WF-1000XM3 in terms o noise reduction performance and offer high sound quality, comparable to the WH-1000XM3.

Since it packs self-developed chips, WF-1000XM3 does not support APTX and LDAC. The company pointed out that Qualcomm’s APTX fails to meet Sony’s noise reduction requirements, apart from making the volume larger in order to deliver longer battery life. The research chip is more capable of balancing the size and sound quality of the headphones.

CONNECTION AND TOUCH

Citing the lack of support for the APTX and LDAC, the WF-1000XM3 only supports SBC and AAC. Following the footsteps of its predecessor, the App offers two options including “Sound Priority” and “Stable Connection Priority.” While selecting “Stable Connection Priority” will deliver maximum flow, going for “Sound Priority” will ensure enhanced sound quality. The former uses the SBC transmission format, while the latter relies on the AAC format.

The addition of Bluetooth 5.0 technology has helped the Sony WF-1000XM3 to achieve better stability than the previous generation. A lot of people opt for “stable connection priority,” as they don’t mind losing a bit of sound quality in a bid to let the headphones flow as much as possible.

After testing a few brands of TWS headphones on the busy Shibuya, which is home for two busiest railway stations in the world, I realized that AirPods delivers the best connection performance. There was never a break. Although the WF-1000XM3 is unlikely to flow uninterruptedly, the current interruption will not happen repeatedly.

This time, the WF-1000XM3 can finally be used in one ear, and the left and right earphones simultaneously send Bluetooth signals. The two headphones don’t need to be paired any more, and the previous main/secondary ear settings are discarded.

The creator also compares several well-known TWS products. Sony WF-1000XM3 also shows great progress in terms of delay. While watching a video, several headphones can achieve synchronization of sound and picture, which is difficult to differentiate.

Dream Simulation Warfare is the only mobile game that was tested. Much to my delight, there was no delay in playing it.

The WF-1000XM3 app offers an adaptive noise reduction function (which can be switched off) to determine the user environment and activate the intelligent environment sound control automatically. Moreover, the walking”, “running” and “by-vehicle” modes are automatically identified to automatically activate the preset noise reduction level.

You get access to 20 levels of ambient sounds in total. Ideally, when you are walking, the reduction of the ambient sound will be reduced to check the road conditions and ensure the wearer’s safety. You can set these values manually. It is worth mentioning here that people generally prefer manual intervention rather than automatic identification.

Furthermore, there is no need to take off the earphone as long as your finger is touching it. You can hear the ambient sound immediately and start talking. The headset is programmed to stop playing automatically when you remove it. If you fancy using just one headset, you can switch this feature off using the app.

FINAL VERDICT

Last Friday, Sony spilled the beans on the price tag WF-1000XM3 will be carrying as 1699 yuan in China. This is expected to be slightly higher than the price it will come bearing in the rest of the countries. It was hardly surprising to see a pre-purchase boom last Friday.

If you are still unsure whether or not to buy, here are some of my observations as a first time user that might help you make the decision.

First off, it is imperative for you to be sure that you need the noise reduction feature. The rapidly developing noise-reducing market is over 800 Yuan at the time of writing.

Manufacturers are leaving no stone unturned in a bid to achieve noise reduction in their TWS earbuds. Regrettably, the difficulty faced in terms of data transmission restricts noise reduction in TWS.

Although Qualcomm’s QCC5100 series is capable of integrating dedicated hardware modules to support active noise reduction ANC, the size of the headphone is still a matter of concern in this reference design. Taking this into consideration, Sony decided to take matters in its own hand and came up with the QN1e.

The WF-1000XM3 boasts noteworthy improvements in multiple areas including noise reduction, battery life, sound quality and connectivity as compared to its precursor. Nevertheless, there is still a huge scope for improvement in a couple of areas including connectivity and intelligence.

Both, noise reduction, as well as the sound quality, is comparable, yet lower than the collar headset WI-1000X. Despite this shortcoming, it is still the best in noise reduction in true wireless noise-canceling headphones.

In other words, it is not really wireless, but true wireless without WF-1000XM3 noise reduction.

If you do not give importance to the noise reduction, the market is brimming with top-end TWS headsets such as Sennheiser Momentum TWS, which delivers amazing sound quality, as well as the stable and highly durable AirPods.

However, if you are in the market for a headphone that offers noise reduction and delivers high sound quality, the Sony WF-1000XM3 is the only device that can fill the bill. It is inexpensive, yet a high-end TWS headset with noise reduction.

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Xiaomi officially teases the Mi A3, says it’ll offer Better Value than its Predecessor

In the past few weeks, there were several leaks about the Xiaomi Mi A3 without any official confirmation from the company. But now, Xiaomi took to twitter to officially tease the new Android One lineup saying “The world’s best selling Android One series is back”.

In a second tweet, Xiaomi further confirmed that the phone will be camera centric, stating that it has incredible front as well as rear cameras.

The timing is actually quite perfect. Just a few hours ago, we exclusively revealed that the Xiaomi Mi A3 was going to be a rebranded version of Mi CC9e model. We also added that the company was already stocking up the phone for supply and an official launch was very near. So, this is actually in line with the information we received.

What’s even more interesting is the fact that Xiaomi replied to an year-old tweet from Unbox Therapy saying that the Mi A3 would offer better value for money. It even tweeted back at CNET’s review from last year saying ‘Wait until you get your first look at the A3’.

This is also in line with what we said in our previous article. Our source had revealed that the Mi A3 4GB+64GB model could start around $199, offering better value than its predecessor which started at around $235.

Editor’s Pick: We Reviewed the ‘Selfie Expert’ Xiaomi Mi CC9! 

Also, if the Mi A3 is really the CC9e, then the phone will feature the Snapdragon 665 processor, with a large 4000mAh battery, 32MP Front camera, and a 48MP triple camera rear setup. These specs definitely offer amazing value for a $200 device.

Since Xiaomi has started teasing the Mi A3, expect to get more official information in the coming days. Stay tuned!

 

UP NEXT: Xiaomi is calling Poco F1 users with touch issues to return their models, perhaps for a swap

 

Xiaomi is calling Poco F1 users with touch issues to return their models, perhaps for a swap

Xiaomi recently pushed a firmware update to the Pocophone F1 which ushered some new features and bug fixes to the cheap flagship. Apparently, some of the PocoF1 models came up with touchscreen issues after the update. Xiaomi is now calling on such affected users to bring their device for testing. This is to ascertain why they have such issues.

The head of Xiaomi’s Pocophone brand Alvin Tse made this known in an announcement on Twitter. He disclosed that the company was looking for models that are currently plagued by issues such as screen freezing, phantom touches, and touch lag in general.

The message reads “Now that 10.3.5.0 stable has been released for POCO F1 and some improvements have been reflected in the build, we are looking to analyze devices that are facing 1) screen freezing 2) ghost touch 3) touch lags. We will need to collect some devices to further test.”

We believe a replacement unit will be issued to the affected owners while Xiaomi teardown their pones for analysis. However, not just everyone is qualified to send in a unit. You’ll first need to send your user ID, contact information, videos and other details. Once the company is convinced that your phone meets the categorization, contact will be made to arrange for retrieval of the phone.

Xiaomi launched the Poco F1 powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset last year to take on budget flagships like the Realme models. The Poco F2 is expected to be launched this year. Thus, it is a good thing that the company is tackling this issue head-on. This will help build fans confidence in the brand.

 

UP NEXT: EXCLUSIVE: Xiaomi Mi A3 will Launch Real Soon as a rebranded Mi CC9e

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Mysterious OPPO CPH1931 phone with 6.5-inch display, SD665 and 5,000mAh battery spotted

A mysterious OPPO smartphone that has a model number of CPH1931 has surfaced on the Bluetooth SIG’s database. The listing has revealed some of the specs of the smartphone. The leaked specs revealed that it is an upcoming mid-range phone from the company.

The OPPO CPH1931 Bluetooth SIG listing has revealed that it is powered by Snapdragon SM6125 chipset. The SM6125 is actually the codename of the Snapdragon 665 chipset that was announced in April. It is a 11nm chipset that includes 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and Adreno 610 graphics. The Xiaomi Mi CC9e smartphone that was announced earlier in this month in China is the first SoC to feature the SD665 chip.

OPPO CPH1931 Bluetooth

Coming back to the CPH1931 Bluetooth listing, it carries support for Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. The handset is loaded with the latest ColorOS 6.1 based Android 9 Pie OS. The handset features a big display of 6.5 inches that carries support for HD+ resolution. It could be an LCD panel and there is no confirmation on whether it features a notch or not. It will be the first OPPO smartphone to arrive with a behemoth battery of 5,000mAh capacity. There is no confirmation on whether the huge battery will be equipped with support for rapid charging.

As mentioned above, the CPH1931 seems to be an upcoming mid-range phone from OPPO. However, readers will have to wait for further leaks to know more on the identity of the smartphone.

In related news, OPPO will be launching the OPPO K3 smartphone on July 19 in India. It will be exclusively available through Amazon India. The handset houses a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with notch-less design. It carries support for full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 710 chipset is present under the hood of the device with up to 8 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of up to 256 GB.

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OPPO K3

The rear side of the OPPO K3 features a 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. For shooting selfies, it has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. The Android 9 Pie OS coupled with ColorOS 6.0 UI comes preloaded on the device. The handset is packed with a 3,765mAh battery that carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. A recent leak has revealed that the company is also gearing up launch OPPO A9 mid-range phone in the country.

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UP NEXT: DxOMark to review smartphone from a never before tested brand; Could it be OPPO Reno 10x Zoom?

EXCLUSIVE: Xiaomi Mi A3 will Launch Real Soon as a rebranded Mi CC9e

After launching the Xiaomi CC9 series last week in China, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi will be launching its K20 series next week in India. It’s as if there’s a new Xiaomi smartphone in the market every 15 days. We say this because we have some fresh news from our supply chain sources and they reveal that the Xiaomi Mi A3 will meet us real soon too. How soon? We don’t have an exact date, but know that the phone will soon be ready for shipping.

Xiaomi Mi CC9e
Mi CC9e could be the Mi A3!

After the success of the Mi A2, there’s been a lot of speculation whether there’ll be a successor this year. Turns out, there will be one and we can confirm this information. And like Ishan revealed via MSP yesterday, it will be a rebranded CC series model. However, our source has a slightly different information. 

According to our source, the Xiaomi Mi A3 will be a rebranded Mi CC9e model. In fact, it is said that the A3 is already being stocked up. But there will be one more device, which will be a rebranded CC9 model. Unfortunately, our source couldn’t confirm the name of this model. It’s said that the rebranded CC9 model will launch in September. 

Editor’s Pick: Huawei confirms Hongmeng OS moniker, Increased its Revenue in H1 2019

There’s some information on the pricing as well. The price of the 4GB+64GB Xiaomi Mi A3 model is said to be around $199. This could be the pricing for the Indian market, which converts to around Rs. 13,700. If this is true, then the Xiaomi Mi A3 will feature Snapdragon 665 with a 48MP triple camera setup, a 6-inch 720p display and a 32MP selfie camera. Note that the Mi A3 series will continue to feature stock Android on board like its predecessors.

If you notice, this information is quite different from Ishan’s leak. He said that the Mi A3 will feature a Snapdragon 730 processor while the Mi A3 Lite would feature a Snapdragon 675 processor. But our source seems to be quite sure of the above information.

Mi A3 Android One
FCC confirms Android One on the upcoming model

Interestingly, the Mi A3 Android One model had already passed through FCC and IMDA certifications last week. And guess what – the model number of the certified Android One model, M1906F9SH was very similar to the Mi CC9e that was certified back in June. This adds even more credibility to what our source revealed. 

Review: Xiaomi Mi CC9 Is The New Choice For The Young!

However, what’s confusing is that if the Mi A3 is a rebranded Xiaomi Mi CC9e, then the company is essentially bringing down its Mi A series lineup to a lower priced category. That would also explain the cheaper $199 price tag. If you recall, the Mi A2 started at Rs. 16,999 in India last year, which comes to around $234.

Anyway, the official Mi A3 launch shouldn’t be far off. So, we’ll get to know official details very soon!

 

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Samsung Galaxy M40 gets an update that delivers improved facial recognition and camera

Samsung‘s latest Galaxy M40 has received a new firmware update that delivered upgrades to certain features. This is coming barely a month after the phone was launched but that isn’t in any way surprising. In case you’ve forgotten, the Galaxy M40 was launched in June packing a punch-hole camera and triple rear cameras.

The major improvements which the new update ushers in is for the camera and the facial recognition software. The update also delivers the June 1 security patch and the usual stability improvements and bug fixes.

The Galaxy M40 is relatively a new phone and so there may not be so many of them in circulation. But if you own one, you can go to the phone’s Software Update menu and see if the M405FDDU1ASG2 firmware is available. The update comes with a size of 378.40MB. If the update is yet to hit your mobile, don’t fret as the rollout may be in batches.

 

UP NEXT: Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is all set go on sale later this month

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Chuwi joins Amazon Prime Day with 25% off on new arrivals and more

Amazon Prime Day is set to start on July 15th and one by one most of the tech companies are starting to make their offers available. Chuwi is participating on Amazon US, Amazon EU stores, and Amazon Japan. Depending on the region you live in, different devices are available but the biggest offers come on Amazon US that -among others- the Chinese manufacturer is offering the HeroBook, AeroBook, and Hi9 Pro. See their main specs below and visit the promotion page to check out all the offers.

 

Chuwi HeroBook

Chuwi HeroBook

The Chuwi HeroBook is a new addition to the company’s lineup and will be launched next month. It packs an Intel 4-core/4-threads CPU built on 14nm process technology and 5W ultra-low power consumption. The CPU is backed by 4GB/64GB memory combo and you can expand the storage via the M.2 SSD slot. There is also a 14.1″ anti-glare display as well as a large, 38Wh battery that makes it ideal for office work since it sports a full-sized keyboard. You can get it for just $175.99. See all the details here.

 

Chuwi AeroBook

Chuwi Aerobook

Chuwi AeroBook delivers a performance that can be matched with other steeply-priced laptops available in the market today. It sports a 13.3″ IPS FHD while under the hood, it packs a powerful Intel Core m3 – 6Y30 Dual Core processor, along with a highly competent Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU for exceptional user experience. The laptop features 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM and offers 256GB SSD storage capacity. The offer price is just $399.99. For more information check here.

 

Chuwi Hi9 Pro

Chuwi Amazon Prime Day

The Hi9 Pro is an Android tablet featuring an 8.4″ 2.5K display and a full metal body offering great build quality and performance. It supports LTE connectivity and is equipped with the powerful Helio X20 SoC and it is the cheapest one on the market as other X20 tablets like VOYO i8Max cost as much as $200. So, if you want a compact tablet with great performance and LTE connectivity, don’t miss the chance to get it for only $111.98. The full specs are available here.